Or “ethereal”

Moods that can be described as “eerie”

Clever takes on familiar plots/tropes or fresh retellings that completely subvert expectations.

Strong familial bonds: both biological and found

Fantasy that has big Studio Ghibli energy, wondrous and strange.

There are two types I’m drawn to:

-the soft character who is too pure for this world and must be protected at all costs

-the brittle character who has been through some shit and is desperately trying to hold it together

Been thinking over the types of stories I gravitate to, and noticing some common elements.

So, I guess it’s kind of a forever #MSWL? Just a thread of things I love (and love to work on).

My #MSWL includes escapist reads and feel-good stories these days. Romcoms, lighthearted characters, lower-angst conflict, light paranormal elements, humorous cozies. Stories with cookies and puppies and bighearted characters. Make me smile!
#carinachat

“Within culture I’m looking for diverse takes on current events, politics, niche cultures and interesting voices.” @maureen_moretti #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

I have a big time #MSWL for a story like Never Have I Ever! There’s just so much to love about this show. It’s everything I’ve wanted and more in a coming of age comedy for teens. Also, I wish I had a Paxton Hall-Yoshida when I was in high school. 😍

#MSWL Romantic Comedy, Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Inspirational Romance, Amish Romance, Historical Mystery, Historical Romance, Middle Reader Mystery, True Crime, Cookbooks Follow query instructions at blueridgeagency.com Looking forward to reading!

This. #MSWL

The tone, the humor, the shenanigans. I love it.

“I’m looking for all kinds of non-fiction, especially cookbooks, memoirs, essay collections, wellness, and pop-culture history books.” @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl

Mythical MG monster stories that flip the narrative on its head. I love stories where things are not what they appear. #MSWL

A contemporary MG that deals with a friendship breakup #MSWL

A MG that comps to PRINCESS MONONOKE or SPIRITED AWAY #MSWL

A MG with Great British Bake-off vibes. #MSWL

Rich MG fantasy in the vein of TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia #MSWL

I finally watched the Violet Evergarden movie last night. 😭 It was so beautiful, and now I just need stories with a similar aesthetic. Thanks. #MSWL

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