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Book Recs to Keep you awake at Night💃
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items Here to recommend some of my favorite books and authors, so that you experience the same pain, joy and laughter I did.
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Some of the best books you will ever read.
A beautifully written fantasy trilogy that blends political intrigue, adventure, and heartfelt character development. Perfect for readers who want a fantasy story with real emotional impact and a found family. If you loved the below books, this trilo...
Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles) by Melina Marchetta
A beautifully written coming-of-age story about a girl growing up alone in the marsh. With vivid nature writing and a quiet murder mystery, it’s emotional, atmospheric, and unforgettable.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
A young shepherd named Santiago leaves everything behind to follow a mysterious dream about hidden treasure. Along his journey, he learns that the greatest treasure lies in pursuing one’s destiny and listening to the heart. ✨📚
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
You will learn, and you will cry.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
This book will alter your brain chemistry and leave you ugly crying at 2am in the morning. Hands down of my most favourite books of ALL time.
On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
A quiet, observant girl starts her final year at a once-all-girls school that’s suddenly filled with boys, throwing her world off balance. As friendships shift and life at home grows uncertain, Francesca must find her voice and discover who she reall...
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
After a devastating loss shatters his family, Tom Mackee drifts through life numbing his pain with alcohol and distance. But when he’s forced to confront his grief, he begins a difficult journey toward healing, forgiveness, and finding his way back t...
The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta
Two girls fleeing tragedy disguise themselves as boys and join a wagon train traveling the dangerous Oregon Trail. Along the journey, friendship, secrets, and unexpected love test their courage as they fight for a chance at freedom and a new life. 🌄...
Under a Painted Sky by Stacey lee
Through the eyes of young Scout Finch, a small Southern town is shaken when her father defends a Black man wrongly accused of a terrible crime. As prejudice and injustice surface, Scout begins to understand courage, empathy, and the true meaning of d...
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Because Mr. Darcy of course- do you need any more reasons?
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Pick this up if you're looking for a story where power, passion and politics collide.
The Serpent and the Wolf by Rebecca Robinson
This book feels like stepping into a dark, enchanted forest. One Dark Window combines a fascinating card-based magic system with a mysterious voice living inside the main character’s head. It’s creepy, magical, and completely addictive. Straight to o...
The Shepherd King Duology by Rachel Gillig
The yearning in this series is UNMATCHED
This Woven Kingdom Series by Tahereh Mafi
Shield of Sparrows is a sweeping romantasy that blends monster-filled fantasy, political intrigue, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance. If you enjoy books with strong heroines, complicated alliances, and high-stakes world-building, this one del...
Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
A magical, haunting trilogy that feels like a winter fairy tale come to life. If you love folklore-inspired fantasy with strong female leads and rich worldbuilding, this series is unforgettable.
Winternight trilogy by Katherine Arden
A princess forced into a brutal gladiator arena must fight for survival in a world where her death is meant to entertain the masses. As alliances shift and secrets surface, she realizes the arena isn’t just a prison—it’s the key to changing the fate ...
We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark
A healer with forbidden magic is captured by the enemy and brought into the dark kingdom she was taught to fear. As she grows closer to its mysterious ruler, she realizes the true threat to the realm may not be who she was told. 🖤✨
A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden
A princess trained from childhood to spy and betray is sent to marry the king of a rival kingdom she’s meant to destroy. But as she uncovers dangerous secrets and unexpected loyalty, she must choose between the mission she was raised for and the man ...
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L Jensen
A mortal girl raised in the dangerous world of the fae will do anything to gain power in a court that despises humans. As she clashes with the cruel and captivating prince Cardan, deadly politics and betrayal force her to play the most dangerous game...
The Folk of the Air
A criminal mastermind gathers a crew of outcasts for an impossible heist that could make them rich beyond their wildest dreams. But as secrets, betrayal, and dangerous magic collide, they’ll have to risk everything just to survive. 🖤🔐✨
Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo