i know its a childrenās book BUT HEAR ME OUT!!! itās such a good book and if you know me then you know how much i love fantasy, especially when itās dark fairytale based. Adam Gidwitz is an amazing author and adds a comedy element to these stories in the best way. If youād like something quick, funny, and a little dark and quirky youād 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 doesnāt follow the standard āchosen oneā 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 itās actually the anniversary of his passing and I donāt know why but I laughed and it just made me feel like no matter how long heās been gone heāll still be with me. Just have to pay attention to the small things :)
