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Steph Pilavin Book Recommendations
Steph Pilavin (starrysteph) is one of the top BookTokers in the world.
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This is How You Lose the Time War
by Amal El-Mohtar
"This novel is beautiful chaos; you just have to let go & immerse. It's a story of love across space and time and sides of a forever war." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
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Freshwater
by Akwaeke Emezi
"This is a skilled, lyrical story of identity, and trauma, and finding one's spirituality. You'll leave with chills and a deep sense of awe." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Thistlefoot
A Novel
by GennaRose Nethercott
"Thistlefoot is about the power of storytelling as memory, disruption, and defiance. And the optimism of seeing the world... as it could be." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Fever Dream
A Novel
by Samanta Schweblin
"This novella is a surrealist, trippy nightmare. It's unsettling and terrifying and otherworldly. It is best read in one sitting." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Ring Shout
by P. Djèlí Clark
"This is a terrifying masterpiece of a story mixing Black mysticism, horror, and historical events. How do “ordinary” people become monsters?" - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Anxious People
A Novel
by Fredrik Backman
"Major themes include loneliness, connection, and empathy ... and though the book touches on tough subjects, there's a big splash of humor." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Sick Kids In Love
by Hannah Moskowitz
"This book was healing – it's written for those with chronic illnesses, but also great education for readers with no disability experience." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Hell Followed with Us
by Andrew Joseph White
"It's a rage-filled challenge to those who align queerness with monstrousness... but also a celebration of love and acceptance and identity." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Light From Uncommon Stars
by Ryka Aoki
"It’s WILDLY imaginative. Characters learn how to reclaim their family history, grapple with their identities, and grow tremendously." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
Black Sun
Between Earth and Sky, Book 1
by Rebecca Roanhorse
"This is a GRIPPING epic fantasy inspired by the civilizations of the pre-Columbian Americas. You dive deep into each character's morality." - Steph Pilavin (Source)
