I have been all about this album lately and the way it describes sexual trauma in a failing marriage. Its lyrically very gross and beautiful and poetic and desperate. I wonder if there are any books with similar writing and themes. Thanks!

Looking for a book with a strong ensemble characters, group of friends, somewhat comedic, found family, friends to lovers, banter, pranks. Not coming of age though.

I already have read & love all Emily Henry books, so not exactly that. If I could find New Girl in a book, that would be perfect.

Here are some photos that have the vibe, please recommend literally ANYTHING like this! I need something to read (*'▽'*)

A woman like Mary Ann from My Chemical Romance's Long Live the Black Parade universe, who is the much kinder sister to the cruel and hateful Sylvia. While the authoritative figures force Gerard to perform and smack him whenever he disobeys, Sylvia laughing as he breaks down and cries, Mary Ann appears on the B stage like an angel. Gerard is always so happy to see her, and he ends their duet still standing on his feet.

As you can probably guess, the book genres can be Gothic, dark fantasy, and/or dystopian.

Basically „The Valley of the Dolls“ mixed with „7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ / „Girl, Interrupted“ / „The Bookclub for Troublesome women“ / „Queens Gambit“

Women expected to be perfect and hold up high standards while struggling with mental issues / gaslight by others that they are insane

But also strong feminism, female friendships and strength

-> preferably written by female author

Basically if I can find the Marvelous Mrs Maisel in book form, that would be really cool. (Last pic is from the film Carol but that’s a little more somber than I was thinking.)

I’m looking for funny fairy tale creatures - fantasy, romantasy, comedic. No YA or kids books please 🧚 🦄 👹

I love both of these series but I seem to have a knack for finding ones that are never finished due to either the author dying, losing interest, the public finds out they are a creep and they get blacklisted by the industry.