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The End of October by Lawrence Wright

The End of October by Lawrence Wright

At an internment camp in Indonesia, forty-seven people are pronounced dead with acute hemorrhagic fever. When Henry Parsons–microbiologist, epidemiologist–travels there on behalf of the World Health Organization to investigate, what he finds will soon have staggering repercussions across the globe: an infected man is on his way to join the millions of worshippers in the annual Hajj to Mecca. Now, Henry joins forces with a Saudi prince and doctor in an attempt to quarantine the entire host of pilgrims in the holy city.… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Child sexual assault
Graphic blood & gore depiction, including dead bodies
Graphic autopsy scene
Death of a parent
Animal death

Everything Is Teeth by Evie Wyld

Everything Is Teeth by Evie Wyld

Ever since she was a little girl, passing her summers in the brutal heat of coastal New South Wales, Evie Wyld has been captivated by sharks—by their innate ruthlessness, stealth, and immeasurable power. Young Evie would listen intently as farmers and fishermen told stories about being alone on the water at dusk; she would lose herself in books about legendary shark attacks, mesmerized by the photos of the victims. And even though she returned to London at… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Blood & gore depiction
Shark attack
Bullying

Never Have I Ever by Isabel Yap

Never Have I Ever by Isabel Yap

“Am I dead?” Mebuyen sighs. She was hoping the girl would not ask. Spells and stories, urban legends and immigrant tales: the magic in Isabel Yap’s debut collection jumps right off the page, from the joy in her new novella, ‘A Spell for Foolish Hearts’ to the terrifying tension of the urban legend ‘Have You Heard the One About Anamaria Marquez’.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Homomisia
Deadnaming
Misgendering
Rape
Statutory rape
Suicide
Blood & gore depiction
Murder

A Light Amongst Shadows by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood

A Light Amongst Shadows by Kelley York & Rowan Altwood

James Spencer is hardly the typical “troubled youth” who ends up at Whisperwood School for Boys. Instead of hating the strict schedules and tight oversight by staff, James blossoms, quickly making friends and indulging in his love of writing, while contemplating the merits of sneaking love poems to the elusive and aloof William Esher. The rumours about William’s sexuality and opium reliance are prime gossip material amongst the third years. Rumours that only further pique James’ curiosity to uncover what William is really like beneath all that emotional armour… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Homomisia
Rape recounted
Depression
Drug abuse
Blood depiction
Murder, off-page
Torture
Blackmail

Moon Fever by Ileandra Young

Moon Fever by Ileandra Young

Danika Karson, recently promoted team leader within the Supernatural Prohibition, Extermination, and Arrest Regiment (SPEAR), is tasked with containing a new pack of werewolves who have entered Angbec and staked their claim with violence and brutality. Their ferocious rampage not only endangers humans but falsely implicates Wensleydale Gordan, dear friend and alpha of the smaller, more vulnerable Dire Wolf pack. With such powerful adversaries, Danika must again enlist the help of Rayne: girlfriend, fellow agent, and powerful vampire. Unfortunately, Rayne… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Sexism
Transmisia
Blood depiction
Torture

Both Ways by Ileandra Young

Both Ways by Ileandra Young

Danika Karson, field agent of the Supernatural Prohibition, Extermination, and Arrest Regiment (SPEAR), has the highest capture and kill rate on record. That is, until the mayor of Angbec makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Moonlighting as a rogue private investigator, Danika must find the mayor’s son, presumed kidnapped by vampires. Determined to solve the case, Danika’s only lead is Rayne, a vampire whose power and beauty mask a kind and gentle heart. They race against time to find the missing boy, dodging vampires, evading SPEAR agents, and fighting the attraction that sparks between them.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Homomisia
Misgendering (accidental)
Pregnancy
Blood depiction

Darling by K Ancrum

Darling by K. Ancrum

On Wendy Darling’s first night in Chicago, a boy called Peter appears at her window. He’s dizzying, captivating, beautiful—so she agrees to join him for a night on the town.

Wendy thinks they’re heading to a party, but instead they’re soon running in the city’s underground. She makes friends—a punk girl named Tinkerbelle and the lost boys Peter watches over. And she makes enemies—the terrifying Detective Hook, and maybe Peter himself, as his sinister secrets start coming to light. Can Wendy find the courage to survive this night—and make sure everyone else does, too?

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Adult-minor relationships
Grooming
Child abuse & neglect
Anxiety
Panic attacks
PTSD & trauma
Alcohol consumption
Blood depiction
Death of a parent
Death of a child
Murder, off-page
Gun violence
Police brutality
Stalking
Kidnapping

Starfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Starfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Once every hundred years, a black foal is born, prophesied to either unite or destroy the five herds of flying horses that live in the land of Anok. He is fated to become the most powerful pegasus in all of Anok. Star is this black foal.

Even though Star has malformed wings that make him unable to fly, the leaders of each herd will take no risks and want to execute Star before his first birthday. With the help of his friends, Star must escape the clutches of the powerful leaders, and his epic journey of self-discovery turns into a battle between good and evil that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Blood depiction
Animal death

Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie

Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie

The end is coming. Logan Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him but it’s going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the King of the Northmen still stands firm, and there’s only one man who can stop him. His oldest friend, and his oldest enemy. It’s past time for the Bloody-Nine to come home.

With too many masters and too little time, Superior Glokta is fighting a different kind of war. A secret struggle in which no one is safe, and no one can be trusted. His days with a sword are far behind him. It’s a good thing blackmail, threats and torture still work well enough… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

Slavery
Chronic pain
Blood & gore depiction
Torture

Fallow by Jordan Hawk

Fallow by Jordan L. Hawk

Between the threat of a world-ending invasion from the Outside and unwelcome revelations about his own nature, Percival Endicott Whyborne is under a great deal of strain. His husband, Griffin Flaherty, wants to help—but how can he, when Whyborne won’t tell him what’s wrong?

When a man from Griffin’s past murders a sorcerer, the situation grows even more dire. Once a simple farmer from Griffin’s hometown of Fallow, the assassin now bears a terrifying magical corruption, one whose nature even Whyborne can’t explain.

To keep Griffin’s estranged mother safe, they must travel to a dying town in Kansas. But as drought withers the crops of Fallow, a sinister cult sinks its roots deep into the arid soil. And if the cult’s foul harvest isn’t stopped in time, Fallow will be only the first city to fall.

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Trigger & Content Warnings:

Homomisia
Racism
Blood & injury depiction
Autopsy
Gun violence
Physical assault
Kidnapping
Loss of autonomy (mind control)
Death by train