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Books to Obsess Over
22
items I've fallen back in love with reading, and you can, too! This list is broken out in different sections for different vibes ✨
Sections
2
Dark Romance
Romantasy
Dark Romance
Please check the trigger warnings! Dark romance is my favorite genre - I love exploring the beauty hidden in twisted plots and flawed characters, where even the darkness can fall in love.
The book that altered my brain chemistry. Not a day goes by without recollecting this story…
Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova
YKMH is the first book in the Dark Forces duology by KM Moronova. Set 10 years before the events of Leave Me Behind, this is a brilliant dark romance/military romance masterpiece that will have you questioning your own sanity.
Your Knife, My Heart (Dark Forces, 1) by KM Moronova
MBYB is the conclusion to Your Knife My Heart (comes out in December!)
My Blade, Your Back (Dark Forces, 2) by KM Moronova
The Predator is book 1 of the Dark Verse series. A tense enemies-to-lovers story of rival mafia heirs and a 20+ year secret alliance. Plot twists and dynamic characters, a perfect entry to this genre.
The Predator by Runyx (Dark Verse, Book 1)
Taboo age-gap and grumpy vs sunshine tropes, but this book is filled with angst and tension. Highly recommended for fans of military romance.
Mariposa by Lexie Axelson
The dark romance that started it all for me and broke my 10-year reading hiatus. Just check your trigger warnings please. But trust the process 🙏
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) by HD Carlton
Second half of Cat & Mouse duet
Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet book 2) by HD Carlton
Novella following the events of Cat & Mouse Duet - read after for closure!
Where's Molly by HD Carlton
A solid enemies-to-lovers, formerly friends-to-lovers with a comprehensive plot and the most lovably deranged characters you’ve ever met. Buckle up! This trilogy reads as one book!
Insatiable (The Edge of Darkness Book 1)
Book 2 of Edge of Darkness trilogy, this is the gut wrenching sequel to Insatiable. Series must be read in order.
Voracious (The Edge of Darkness Book 2)
Book 3 of Edge of Darkness trilogy, this is the gut wrenching finale to the series. Series must be read in order.
Restitution (The Edge of Darkness Book 3)
The Devils Night series has something for everyone. It is the perfect story to read during the spooky season 👻
Corrupt (Devil's Night Book 1) by Penelope Douglas
Second book in the series - Kai and Banks POV
Hideaway (Devil's Night Book 2) by Penelope Douglas
Third book in the series - Damon and Winter POV
Kill Switch (Devil's Night book 3) by Penelope Douglas
Devil's Night Novella to be read before Nightfall, after Kill Switch
Conclave: A Novella (Devil's Night Book 3.5) by Penelope Douglas
Fourth book in the series - Will and Emory POV
Nightfall (Devil's Night book 4) by Penelope Douglas
Devil's Night Novella - last book in the series 4.5
Fire Night: A Holiday Novella (Devil's Night Book 4.5) by Penelope Douglas
Romantasy
Romantasy combines the conventions of both fantasy and romance genres, where both are central to the plot. As a “fantasy-lite” reader, these books are easy to follow without exaggerated world-building .
Even if you’re not a fantasy reader, this book is a must read. A war college, tension, and snarky dragons who make the rules, this can’t be beat. The magic system is easy to follow too!
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, 1) by Rebecca Yarros
Sequel to Fourth Wing but IMHO this is the best of the series so far!
Iron Flame (The Empyrean, 2) by Rebecca Yarros
The latest release and third book of the series. This book was so good it put me in a month long slump 😅
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros
A romantasy for lovers of dark romance, we have a Knight (demigod) and a Knight/General (demon) who have fought in a war for 20 time loops. To break the curse, she offers herself as his bride. Beware the cliffhanger, but definitely give this a chance...
Once Upon a Demon's Heart (Cruel Fates Duet) by KM Moronova
Zodiac Academy - lost twin princesses find out the truth about themselves and the world they were stolen from. This is a bully romance at a college-level academy for Fae. It has ….all the things. Give this series a try!
Zodiac Academy (12 book series) Kindle Edition