The Plot Thickens: Within These Wicked Walls
Find out why you should read Within These Wicked Walls, a perfect dose of romantic angst, mystery, magical mayhem, and consistent worldbuilding that breathes fresh air into Jane Eyre.
In a world where new books by BIPOC writers are released every day, choosing your next read can be overwhelming. Allow us to give you some thicc plot suggestions ;) Curated and written by story-obsessed Porshèa, you’ll find a bevy of fantasy, non-fiction, and some romance recommendations in Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult categories. Like what you see, you can purchase a copy at our Bookshop!
Word to the wise: Porshèa’s preferences are fast-paced, adventurous, and somewhat dark tales with a lot of love for fairytale retellings. We try to place content warnings where appropriate, but please reach out if you read a recommendation that needs warnings that may have been overlooked by the team.
Find out why you should read Within These Wicked Walls, a perfect dose of romantic angst, mystery, magical mayhem, and consistent worldbuilding that breathes fresh air into Jane Eyre.
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