i know its a children’s book BUT HEAR ME OUT!!! it’s such a good book and if you know me then you know how much i love fantasy, especially when it’s dark fairytale based. Adam Gidwitz is an amazing author and adds a comedy element to these stories in the best way. If you’d like something quick, funny, and a little dark and quirky you’d love this series
ik it is just a YA fantasy book and it would be way cooler of me to mention a more adult book that i love but ever since i read this in middle school it instantly became one of my favorites. it has magic! crime! gay ppl & queer love! poc! disabled rep! discussions of ptsd and trauma! addiction! and more!!!
plus it is apart of a larger book universe (aka the grishaverse) and has an equally banger direct sequel if you are itching for more. plus ig there was a netflix adaptation that combined all the grishaverse stuff into one slightly loveable train wreck of a show but thats neither here nor there.
With your interest in whimsy and YA fiction I would highly recommend Shepherd King Duology by Rachel Gillig. I flew through these books they were so engaging and had a really interesting magic system and a plot that doesn’t follow the standard “chosen one” you see in a lot of fantasy.
It can be so silly at times. Last night I was picking out what to wear to sleep and chose a shirt that belonged to my late uncle, which I had avoided wearing for the longest time, anyways today my father texted me that it’s actually the anniversary of his passing and I don’t know why but I laughed and it just made me feel like no matter how long he’s been gone he’ll still be with me. Just have to pay attention to the small things :)
It seems so simple and yet people tend to forget just how important it is to REGULARLY let the people around know how much you care and appreciate them. It can be nice to hear from other people that you care for me or you think I’m pretty or funny, but it means 1000x more coming from you!! Stop being afraid to show you care, it’s never stupid and its always appreciated
