It’s the major topic of discussion around here and I know my house isn’t the only one buzzing and falling in love with this game.

So, while this is pushing me out of my comfort zone in more ways than one, I thought it would be fun to talk to those who love the game and compile book recommendations similar to the game. But when I googled it, I found little to no help. So I turned to my Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 experts for help.

I absolutely loved the representation in this book. I know, I say that alot, but I can’t help it. Using Etan to get a better understanding of the struggles, including physical struggles of selective mutism and talking about the psychological component was awesome. And then, Malia came into the story. Malia who has eczema, something my daughter struggles with (on a lesser degree but it’s still a struggle).

Time will leave memories

Life will leave pain

But the world will still turn

She’ll be stronger.

In this Sleeping Beauty reimagining, Princess Lex learns that, when she was born, a fairy cursed her.

So, go with me here. Imagine Baseball but instead of using all of the traditional rules, some of the rules are new, fresh and very much not baseball.

Honestly, I was drawn to this book because of the cover. I mean, did you see it? How could you walk past that? Of course, synopsis on the back didn’t hurt my need to read it. And it was a need.

Oh it's oh so sweet/

What my childhood needs/

myself and the likelihood of knowing me

I have a….rocky…relationship with The Hunger Games series. When I read the first three books, I didn’t read many books like it. The dystopian craze hadn’t hit and something so dark and angry wasn’t exactly what I was drawn to. But someone I trusted told me I had to read it and, so, I did.

These 10 reads have been picked for one of a few reasons. Maybe they have SPN (Supernatural) vibes or maybe the book/story has been referenced at some point in the show. These books span a variety of formats, genres and ages (believe it or not).

In everything I’ve read of his thus far(three books),he perfectly intertwines who he is and what he loves into gripping, emotional, heartfelt stories with a bloody coating in a way that can only be called art. He can make my stomach churn, my heart break and me cry all with in a few pages.