A mix of romance, fantasy, history and mythology book recommendations!
This story follows two sisters in France in 1939 during Nazi occupation. Vianne, the older sister, is at home struggling to make ends meet. Isabelle, the younger city, joins the resistance and risks her life.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
A mythology retelling of Helen and Clytemnestra and their close bond.
Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood
This is a thriller which follows Millie becoming a housemaid in the home of a couple but things get very weird
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
The second book in the ACOTAR series. This one is particularly gripping!
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
The third book of the ACOTAR series! Another gripping one with constant plot twists!
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas
A must read!!! If you love dragons, fantasy and survival!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
This follows the myth of Medusa, portraying her not as a monster but a young, vulnerable girl
Stone Blind
This follows the life of Tiberius and his dangerous rule and Aggripina’s plans to sort it
Nero by Conn Iggulden
A retelling of Clytemnestra’s life - a must read!
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
This book follows the lives of 18 individuals throughout history and what they were doing at the age of 18.
Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Lives
A great fantasy read! Gripping and exciting!
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
A gripping fantasy! In a world full of powers, Paedyn, who is powerless, has to learn to survive!
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
My favourite read of the year! This follows 6 classics students and the aftermath of their bad decision!
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A fun history fact for every day of the year! A very amusing read!
The History Gossip: 366 Historical Curiosities
Here’s what it would have looked like if the women became queens instead of the sons taking reign!
