I’m getting back into reading as well as updating fanfiction online, which I know two separate things but again the title!
I would love if someone could recommend me a book that’s not popular on booktok. The same stories being advertised are seemingly for one demographic, which I mean no offense. However, as someone not from Euro descent I feel already more detached. Mostly if we, the reader are meant to relate and support the character even if they are absolutely 100% in the wrong!
One book I do enjoy that was advertised was ‘My Husband.’ Another I also enjoy unrelatedto booktok or trends, ‘Franz Kafka: Metamorphosis.’
I don’t necessarily need the cast to be diverse in sexuality, or if they’re a person of color like myself, I simply just want a good story. It’s annoying when goodreads and tiktok recommened very similar copy paste women, written by similar authors.
(again no offense, it’s mostly the algorithm’s fault!)
What I’m looking for :
1) Dark books, whether it be horror, dark romance, murder.
2) Topics of obsession,
3) Pieces to make you think.
Though, I’ll admit.
I love, love, love when writers have main characters who give in to their desires or bad traits and have to do damage control. Or even better, they’re obsessively in love with a person, hobby, interest, phenomenon, etc.
I simply just want something that makes me think, or relate to a subject or analogy and makes me self reflect or commentate mid read.
Notice: I don’t necessarily care for smut or sex scenes, as most mean nothing to me if I don’t understand the WHY and the symbolism. So if you recommend, do not worry I do not read for the sex or hot bits, I read for character, narrative, explanation and symbolism. Think of analysis videos on subjects, characters, or TV shows – that’s interesting!
Thank you <3333
by Arlovos
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