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Hi, pornies! I hope you’re having a great, safe week. ^^ I wanted to share some thoughts with you in case anyone’s wondering what I like to read. Despite I cannot afford buying books right now, I’m a total bookworm and comic lover, and like to support in any way I can when I see talent. This is mostly for authors and creators who’d like to send me a review copy, but readers can take this as a chance to get to know me better. To avoid assumptions about what I like the most, the lists are in alphabetical order, and of course I read a more topics and genres, but these are my main areas of interest. As a general rule, I try to avoid negative reviews, so if I give it at least 3 stars, I will publish the review.
NON-FICTION
Around 90% of the non-fiction books I read are about Witchcraft and Paganism, but I don’t miss the opportunity to know more about other spiritualties and religions. However, I take cultural appropriation VERY seriously: if your book’s about Native American spirituality, you better be either Native American yourself or have been properly trained and be able to prove this last one if so.
- Death: I love to learn about death, the funerary customs and traditions around the world, myths about death-related figures and deities, and so on. I strongly believe a society is defined by the way it treats their dead and how they honor them. Plagues, the mortuary industry, cemeteries, and all the like are a straight-forward yes for me. Bonus if it includes necromancy in any way!
- Psychic Development: If there’s a new divination method, a new take on a well-known one, its history, mediumship, or about psychic development in general, I’ll say yes. I’m always open to new ideas and approaches on the matter and that enhance and build a solid practice. A real Witch doesn’t depend on tools and ingredients, and book that reflect this are a must-have for me.
- Faery: I’m totally in love with all things faery and devour books about them in the blink of an eye! I love to know more about the Fair Folk, work with them, connect with them and discover their world. Their myths and legends have taught me a lot, not only as a Witch but also as a human being. As a bonus, I also love traditional fairy tales and folklore studies that go deeper.
- Healing: This is a big part of what I do as a Witch, something I’m constantly searching for and learning about. I’m not the most versed in Green Witchcraft, a topic I just recently got started with, but if it’s a book about reiki, energy healing, gemstones, the chakras, animal spirits, or anything similar, me wants. However, I’m not that much into personal experiences and anecdotes on their own.
- LGBT+/Sexuality: Although there has been a big progress regarding LGBT+ issues, I always try to keep myself informed on its study because there’s still too much work to do. Same goes for sexuality, its history, analysis, the right use of pronouns, studies about identity, and so on. Big bonus points if it’s masculine-related, because we need to shatter every single mindless toxic masculine stereotype.
FICTION
I’m always open to erotic books and kinky poetry, but sex on its own is… quite boring. I like books and comics that have room for more than just sex. Just one thing: I have nothing against graphic content, but if you’re trying to make rape look good, sexy, funny, romantic, positive, or anything else than the degenerative, traumatic thing it is… Nope, kindly stay the fuck away from me.
- Drama: I love, LOVE a good dose of drama. I’ve stayed awake whole nights just to know what happens next. The mystery, the thrill of wondering and the enigmas are good, but synopsis that present complex relationships, age gaps, mental traumas, conflictive past and a love that has all the odds against it get my attention right away. I want stories to make me laugh, fear, cry and more
- Fantasy: This is perhaps one of my all-time favorites. I always have time to get out of this world or discover magical, mythical, legendary creatures on it. Medieval Europe and Arthuriana are okay, but stories that go beyond this, like underwater adventures, trips to the underworld, Eastern or Asian inspired worlds, catch my attention faster. It’s all about creativity and world-building, in the end.
- Horror: This genres has gotten so much hate over the ages, but it shows humanity’s deepest, darkest fears and thoughts. I’m a fan of slasher and cult movies, and Gothic fiction, ghost stories, monsters and gore have a special place in my heart. I want it to be shocking, terrifying, and taken straight from the pits of hell. Blood and guts are only great if you tell me why the bad guy is so damaged.
- Retellings: With a never ending love for all things folklore, faery, legends, myths and fables, if you wrote something inspired by a known (or, even better, a not so known) tale, let me know as soon as possible! I never have enough of these type of stories. For me, they are the best a writer can challenge themselves and the reader and show how creative and imaginative they can be.
- Romance: Who doesn’t like a good dose of love? Contemporary, dramatic, fantasy, erotic, paranormal, (maybe not too much) SciFi, MalePreg, comedy, polyamorous, you name it, but if it has sexy guys falling in love with each other, and character and relationship development, I’m in. I like happy, bittersweet and even sad, tragic endings. Just stay TF away from insta-love.
Soooo, for the readers, what about you? What do you like to read? What do you think about these genres? ^^ Let me know in the comments!
Kinky regards, K!
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