Discover Your Reading Archetype
Every reader is unique, with different preferences for emotional intensity, story scope, and character perspectives. I've categorized my books into eight reader archetypes to help you find stories that match your reading personality.
Not sure which archetype you are? Take the Reading Quiz to get personalized recommendations.
The Eight Reader Archetypes
Scarred TitanYou seek epic, emotionally intense experiences across vast landscapes. As a Scarred Titan reader, you shoulder the burden of universe-spanning decisions and find meaning in profound journeys through the unknown. Scarred Titans enjoy books featuring:
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Interstellar EmpathYou navigate emotionally complex journeys across cosmic landscapes with human companions. As an Interstellar Empath, you connect deeply with others while facing grand challenges, valuing emotional resonance amid universe-spanning adventures. Interstellar Empaths enjoy books featuring:
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Lucid SojournerYou immerse yourself in intense, focused stories featuring alien perspectives. As a Lucid Sojourner, you experience profound emotional journeys through the lens of unfamiliar beings, valuing intimate transformation in exotic yet personal contexts. Lucid Sojourners enjoy books featuring:
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Hearth WarriorYou confront profound emotional challenges in familiar, human-centered settings. As a Hearth Warrior, you defend what matters most while experiencing deep personal trials, valuing emotional authenticity in everyday contexts. Hearth Warriors enjoy books featuring:
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Cosmic ObserverYou survey vast alien territories with intellectual curiosity and emotional distance. As a Cosmic Observer, you appreciate grand concepts across unfamiliar civilizations without emotional overwhelm, valuing discovery and wonder above emotional intensity. Cosmic Observers enjoy books featuring:
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Lighthearted AdventurerYou enjoy exciting, sweeping quests with human touchpoints and minimal emotional toll. As a Lighthearted Adventurer, you seek fun, optimistic stories with high stakes but low emotional devastation, preferring wonder and action in recognizable contexts. Lighthearted Adventurers enjoy books featuring:
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Galactic TouristYou sample alien settings and perspectives with casual curiosity and emotional lightness. As a Galactic Tourist, you appreciate novelty without intensity or commitment, valuing brief, pleasant journeys through intriguing alien territories. Galactic Tourists enjoy books featuring:
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Cheerful NeighborYou delight in comfortable stories with familiar human settings and characters. As a Cheerful Neighbor, you seek warm, gentle experiences in relatable contexts, valuing the comfort of human connection with minimal emotional turbulence. Cheerful Neighbors enjoy books featuring:
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Still Unsure?
Your reading preferences are as unique as you are. Take our personalized reading quiz to discover your archetype and get tailored book recommendations.
Note: Many readers identify with more than one archetype. This is not only normal but expected! Your primary archetype represents your strongest preferences, but you may enjoy books from several categories.