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📚✨ Worlds Worth Getting Lost In
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Liya Rae 🌺 Beauty, Self Care & Everything In Between
A high fantasy Kindle collection for when you want magic, depth, and emotional damage in equal measure.
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Slow-burn, lyrical, devastating. Kvothe is the kind of character that lives in your head rent-free.
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Ocean’s Eleven meets fantasy heist. Witty, brutal, and clever with worldbuilding that slaps.
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) by Scott Lynch
If you liked Stormlight, this is Sanderson at his best: fast-paced, gritty magic system, satisfying plot twists.
THE MISTBORN® SAGA - THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY
Feminist high fantasy with dragons, secret orders, and gorgeous prose.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Dark, myth-inspired war fantasy that doesn’t pull its punches. Emotional and intense.
The Poppy War Series by R.F. Kuang
Dystopian fantasy with a twist — if you like chosen-one stories with psychic powers.
The Bone Season, by Samantha Shannon
Viking-inspired fantasy. Animal companions, found family, and brutal action scenes.
The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
A clever, tech-like magic system meets anti-capitalist heist vibes. Satisfying and fresh.
Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett
African-inspired military fantasy. Fast-paced, cinematic, and character-driven.
The Rage of Dragons (The Burning, 1)
Divine murder mystery meets political thriller — complex worldbuilding done right.
City of Stairs (The Divine Cities, #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett
Pre-Columbian-inspired world, prophecies, and star priests. Unique and atmospheric.
Black Sun (Between Earth and Sky, #1) by Rebecca Roanhorse
Story-within-a-story structure, chaotic but brilliant if you love complex narratives.
The Ruin of Kings (A Chorus of Dragons, #1) by Jenn Lyons
If you like Stormlight's epic battles, you’ll vibe with this. A classic good vs. evil tale, but not cliché.
Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1) by John Gwynne
Broken Earth series starter. Brutal, brilliant, genre-defying. A must.
The Fifth Season - N.K. Jemisin
Parallel Londons, moody magic, and a coat with too many pockets. Stylish fantasy.
A Darker Shade of Magic: A Novel (Shades 1)
Short, powerful, and beautifully written. Great for a weekend read.
The Emperor's Soul - The Coppermind - 17th Shard
A standalone with a decaying city of gods. Good for a one-shot Sanderson fix.
Elantris - Brandom Sanderson
Standalone with anime-style fight scenes and emotional punches.
The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
A political character study with heart and grit. Under-hyped gem.
The Wolf of Oren-Yaro by K.S. Villoso
Slow-burn, rich world, deeply emotional. If you like pain, this one’s a treasure.
Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) by Robin Hobb
The classic. Comforting, nostalgic, and a perfect soft start to epic fantasy.
The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien: Books
