Loved ACOTAR or Murderbot? Read This

Your weekly dose of literary news and stories, with Arthur Rivers from Fully-Booked.ca

Arthur Rivers
May 18, 2025

Hey guys,

Arthur Rivers here, your bibliophile in residence at Fully-Booked, where our shelves are stacked high with danger, desire, and delightful chaos.

This week, we’ve been riding emotional rollercoasters, decoding sarcastic robots, and getting cozy with psychological thrillers that mess with your head in the best way possible. Whether you're craving court intrigue and fae drama, post-apocalyptic heartbreak, or cybernetic sass, we’ve got your next obsession right here.

Here’s what’s brewing in the stacks:

🎙️ If You Loved ACOTAR Or Murderbot, Read These Next
- In our latest podcast episode, we match the high drama of fae courts and the dry wit of rogue bots with your next must-reads. Trust me, you’re going to want to hear these pairings.
🎮 Why Darkly Might Be The Next Big Psychological Thriller
- For fans of horror with a side of gamer lore, this one’s for you. Darkly is creeping in with big ideas and bigger paranoia. Think Black Mirror meets Gone Girl, but with more pixels.
🧟 Can’t Get Over The Last Of Us? These Books Capture The Same Vibes
- Post-pandemic stories with heart, horror, and humanity. If Joel and Ellie broke you, these reads will put you back together just to ruin you all over again.
🤖 Can’t Get Enough Of Apple TV+’s Murderbot?
- We’ve lined up some equally snarky, anti-social AI tales that deliver the laughs and existential dread in equal measure. Perfect for fans of sarcasm and system hacks.
📰 And the latest bookish news