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i'm lay, she/her, 30s, queer. lover of art, elves and gothic literature. @elaydrin / lavender.quest

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Gothic Literature
Classics Starter Pack Vol I
British & Irish Classic Literature
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Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)
Rebecca
Dracula
Jane Eyre
Watership Down (Watership Down, #1)
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She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 3
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Galway Bay Folk Tales (Folk Tales: United Kingdom)
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Jester

Jester

R.C. Allan

Trained to make them laugh—now, he must make them bleed. On the rising continent of Novra, old-world empires wage a brutal contest for control. Tazio, a Danuiin street performer whose only weapon is his wit, is caught in the currents. When the conqueror Lord Falkone razes his life to ash, Tazio burns with vengeance. But to kill a king, he must learn the way of shadows—a brutal path where deception is currency, loyalty is fragile, and power answers to sacrifice. Step into a world of political feuds, magic born from dreams and desire, and players who never reveal their full hand. As ancient forces clash, Tazio is pulled deeper into a game where every step closer to vengeance claws at the fabric of who he is, and who he loves. In a realm on the brink, Tazio must decide—will he remain the fool, or become the blade that topples Falkone... Why you might love Jester: A Dark Underdog Transformation: Follow Tazio’s evolution from a sharp-tongued performer to calculating shadow, driven by vengeance and shaped by obligation Immersive Political Fantasy: Explore the Realm of Galia: emerald towers, treacherous seas, bitter old-world feuds, and the ethereal force of Etria Love Forged in the Shadows: Fierce, haunting, forbidden. Passion that collides with duty and love that tests whether the heart can survive what the soul demands Complex Cast & Multiple POVs: A rotating lens on flawed characters, each navigating ambition, loyalty, and regret High-Stakes Magic with a Cost: Power born from dreams and desire—capable of miracles or devastation, never without consequence Perfect for fans of The Lies of Locke Lamora and The Name of the Wind, Jester is an epic fantasy tale of loss, loyalty, and the ultimate long game.

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My Thorns For Your Roses

My Thorns For Your Roses

Kristen Argyres

True love takes many forms. As one of the few survivors of her generation, Lark wants to live a quiet, peaceful life. All she needs is a tolerable husband. On her 24th birthday, Lark offends the local faerie lord, the shapeshifter Tamlin, who punishes her with a rose rooted in her flesh. In her efforts to convince Tamlin to undo his handiwork, Lark visits the forest daily and discovers the breathtaking and terrifying wonders of his realm. Despite her pragmatic nature tugging her toward a mortal huntsman, Lark falls for Tamlin. After a near-fatal accident exposes Tamlin’s cruel deception, Lark moves to the capital to accept a marriage of convenience. Yet when she learns of Tamlin’s capture, Lark must choose whether to secure her future or risk it all to save the love of her life from his cannibal ex. -- MY THORNS FOR YOUR ROSES is a "Tam Lin" retelling written in the spirit of the Scottish faerie tale and folksong - for readers who enjoyed the fae in Heather Fawcett's EMILY WILDE series, retellings like Naomi Novik's SPINNING SILVER, and the complicated family dynamics of Kell Woods' AFTER THE FOREST and UPON A STARLIT TIDE. Book cover artist: Yinan Sun (Grey)

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  • Voting for community Quests, inspired by Lists NOW OPEN! (4/1/2026)

    Context: As Pagebound grows, we have been brainstorming sustainable ways to create more Quests that the community is eager to see. We're trialing a new idea for a community-voted Quest, inspired by a List. More info in the last post I made in Founder's Announcements.

    For the past week, Pagebound Royalty members have submitted nominations for Lists to inspire Quests. Jennifer and I have gone through and ensured all the Lists you'll be voting on meet our Quest guidelines. There are 86 Lists eligible for you to vote on, and you can find them in this spreadsheet.

    There will be 3 winning Lists selected from different genre categories. You can vote for up to 3 lists from different genres. Submit your votes via this form through end of day April 8th. Take note of the Quest type when voting (Column C in the spreadsheet)! Many nominated Lists share a theme but vary in length. Preference for a Side vs Main Quest could help you decide which to vote for. Most Lists will be Side Quests, but Lists with many books (~60+) will be Main Quests.

    The creators of the winning Lists will be able to accept/reject. If they accept, we will create a Quest inspired by their List, adapting the title & book list as necessary to fit Quest constraints. If they decline, we'll ask the runner-up! The resulting Quest will not be open to book additions since there will not be anyone actively maintaining the book list (similar to when a Main Quest hits its 100 book cap and is closed to further additions).

    If this is a good experience for the community, we plan to run this List nomination + voting process quarterly. Our goals here are to encourage quality List-making, give the entire community a voice in Quest creation in a sustainable way, acknowledge our Royalty supporters, and create some exciting, diverse Quests!

    Thanks for voting! Jennifer & Lucy

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