March has knocked on the door, and how about offering yourself something different to make the most of your free time during the month? The tip is to leave your cell phone, TV or computer aside and indulge in intense reading that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
If you don’t know where to start, here is a list of recommendations that brings together literary sagas for all tastes. You can choose between period romances, thrillers, series of true crime, mystery plots and very Brazilian superheroes. Check out!
1. The Unusual Citizen and The Uncommon Citizen 2: Surreal
For those passionate about Super heroesthe series The Uncommon Citizen narrates the journey of Caliel, a young Brazilian who develops superpowers. Set in São Paulo, the story addresses social issues while the protagonist tries to deal with new skills. With the support of his friend Eder, he faces challenges such as helping homeless people, confronting powerful people and unmasking a large company responsible for exploiting the Amazon. The series will receive a film adaptation and a comic book edition.
two. Assassin Women Collection
More than just murderers, they became legends in the world of crime and beyond due to the perversity and repercussion that their crimes received. Suzane von Richthofen beat her parents to death. Elize Matsunaga dismembered her husband, and Flordelis came up with a diabolical plan to also kill her partner. The books about Brazil’s most famous criminals received an exclusive box set, with revised and expanded editions.
3. Like this? and Don’t even think about it!
In this series of comic books, psychologist Juliana Russano helps young people develop emotional intelligence in a playful way. Each comic depicts problems and solutions to common situations, such as the fear of failing at school or the fear of social exclusion. Thus, she discusses topics such as anxiety, depression, dysfunctional thoughts and self-esteem in a light way. The books include theoretical parts and practical activities, to help teenagers understand feelings and cultivate self-knowledge.
4. Secrets of the Past (Parts 1 and 2)
Divided into two volumes, Secrets of the Past follows the journey of Myla, a young woman who flees to Rio de Janeiro after years of psychological violence. However, her tumultuous past comes back to haunt her when her ex-husband tracks her down. She turns to her intimate life as an escape valve and has the support of Vincenzo, a criminal lawyer. With spicy scenes, the romance explores important topics such as mental health, family abuse and patriarchal culture.
5. Belladonna and Purpurea
For those who enjoy a gothic vibe, the tip is the trilogy Belladonna, published in Brazil by Plataforma21. With lots of luxury, betrayals, poisonings and good doses of suspense, the reader meets Signa Farrow, a 19-year-old girl who falls in love with the personification of Death and is later courted by Destiny. In a lethal game of seduction and revenge, the protagonist discovers, in addition to immortality, a dark power within herself that makes her a danger to those around her.
6. The Cursed Night and Drifting
Vampires are on the loose The Cursed Night and Driftingprequel 1 and 2 of the saga The Vampire King. When a terrible evil was unleashed on humanity, half of the people fell into a sleep so deep that they seemed to be dead. Of those who woke up, some had become vampires, while the rest needed to fight for their own survival. To do this, they built a fortress around the São Vitor hospital. But is this enough to stop the advance of the night owls?
7. Goddesses of London (trilogy)
If you think that writer Paula Toyneti Benalia is going to give you “cute” period romances, you’re wrong! In this trilogy, the author presents three protagonists strong and fearless, willing to do anything for the same goal: revenge. Revenge from her husband, society and family is everything Helena, Nataly and Marshala want. However, at the same time as they enjoy the sweet taste of revenge, they discover overwhelming passions.
8. The Poison in the Mountain
Although the continuation of this duology has not yet reached bookstores, anyone who follows writer Bianca Jung knows that, soon, Kalina Kaster’s story will have a sequel. So, take the opportunity to “get ahead” with your reading. In this work, the young protagonist commits a crime to enter Insula prison, where she needs to recover something. Accessing the spiders’ lair was easy, but will Kalina have the strength after all to not get tangled up in the sticky webs?
9. Binds of Destiny
First volume of a duology, Binds of Destiny takes place in the bustling heart of the forest. In it, an unlikely friendship is born between Lunna, a curious and determined girl, and Poti, a young indigenous man who has a deep connection with his ancestral roots. As the years pass, the innocent friendship turns into passion. This is an exciting journey of love and self-discovery that transcends cultural and temporal barriers.
10. The literary patrolman
First volume of the series Conspiracy in Literary, The literary patrolman tell to history of Archimedes, a unique librarian recruited to save the Literary universe, a parallel reality in which illustrious writers coexist in new lives and occupations. With good humor, the author mixes adventure and mystery in a plot filled with musical and pop culture references and geek.
By Gabriela Bubniak
