Recs if you like Deathless...

books in which Death, or a god of Death, or the Grim Reaper (or a Grim Reaper), is personified. This list will NOT include the works of Neil Gaiman (ew)

For all the multitaskers on here (including myself): books featured on 2+ quests! Go get those badges everyone

Fantasy inspired by Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, and/or Russia (myths, setting, etc.) Will also be including Slavic inspired fantasy books here as well.

Books that blend the magic of fantasy with real world history (i.e., books set within actual historical time periods and not inspired-by settings). Feedback and recs welcome!

Books in this list are in at least two quests. Thus helping to earn more badges. Books will span different genres. Once I scan through all the quests, I plan to further organize the list. I am thinking of creating a seperate list and moving the books with three or more quests to the new list and keeping the two badge books in this list. Are there other ways you would organize a list this big?

less of the usual culprits if you please!

Is it fantasy? Horror? Magical realism? Sci-fi? Litfic? It's best not to ask questions.

A mix of classics & modern literature, that have to do with the witchy, gothic and horror genres ✨

Subverting expectations and getting meta in the genre sandbox! Books that play with genre, subvert the traditional, switch things up with language and form, offer a new angle for a retelling, or mash and mix things up before spitting out a brand new tale. Includes works that are mainstream now but were considered a subversion of the familiar in the time period in which they were published. Suggestions always welcome!

books in a eastern european/slavic/ashkenazi setting that focus on folktales and magic

Books of artful writing and beautiful prose; like a fairytale come to life

I need more slavic folklore in my life and maybe u too 🙌✨️

Feel free to recommend books for this list 🙂‍↕️

Retellings of classics, myths, or books with a cult following with a horror or dystopian slant.

novels based on mythologies and folklore around the world -- recs welcome!!

For where desire is just another move on the board. Cunning, morally questionable people, who are usually several steps ahead draw in an underestimated women into worlds of politics, manipulation, secrets, and power. She learns his rules, becomes harder and smarter, and eventually the power may shift.

The vibes of mentorship with ulterior motives, court intrigue, strategic marriages, obsession disguised as guidance, and a heroine realizing she might enjoy having teeth.

Hardest Reading Challenge You’ll Ever Do! Subject to changes since I’m fickle. All 150 books plus the 2 bonus! I’m probably crazy for trying 🫠 I have repeated authors mostly because I’m trying to use books I already own. I’m not sure if that’s taboo or not…

It's always there just oozing into every part of the story

List with dreamy and magical fantasy books with a bit of romance

Weird, New Weird and Postmodern (Speculative) Literature Books for everyone who needs a break from other kinds of novels.