I started reading again a couple of years ago, and this list celebrates the books that made me fall in love with stories all over again. Some are dark and intense, others funny and fast-paced, but every single one is absolutely worth your time.
Sections
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Fantasy
Science Fiction
Romantasy
Dystopian
Fantasy
My current book obsession. We get academia, competitions, unexpected friendships, mysteries and plot twists.
The Will of the Many by James Islington, Paperback
A heist with a cute romantic subplot.
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn Series #1) by Brandon Sanderson ...
Modern-day magic, secret societies, and Arthurian legends.
Legendborn (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Tracy Deonn, Paperback
Basically “what if a bunch of morally gray teenagers tried Ocean’s Eleven in a fantasy world?”
Six of Crows (Six of Crows Series #1) by Leigh Bardugo, Paperback
This was such a fun read despite being a big book. You get a murder mystery and a deadly contest where elite contenders fight for the crown.
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson, Paperback
Fairytale inspired story of a girl who needs to break her step mothers curse to save her family.
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim, Paperback
Shadowhunters face dark secrets, forbidden magic, and tangled romances.
Chain of Gold (Last Hours Series #1) by Cassandra Clare, Paperback
An amazing short story that talks about grief, fear, and coming to terms with loss.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, Jim Kay, Paperback
This book pulled me right into Fitz’s world. It's full of politics, magic, and a young apprentice learning to survive in a dangerous court. Truly unforgettable.
Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Series #1) by Robin Hobb, Paperback
Such a nostalgic book that started my fantasy reading journey as a child.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Stenciled Edges) (Harry Potter, Book 1)
I loved getting lost in this world of magic, friendship, and high-stakes intrigue.
The Shadow of What Was Lost (Licanius Trilogy Series #1)
A fast-paced read that is set in a virtual world where players are competing to win a grand prize.
Ready Player One: A Novel by Ernest Cline, Paperback
Science Fiction
Humanity beat death, but now someone has to play grim reaper. Fascinating concept, great characters, and big moral questions.
Scythe (Arc of a Scythe Series #1) by Neal Shusterman, Paperback
A lone guy wakes up on a spaceship with no memory and has to save humanity.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Paperback
Starts as a story about revenge, turns into a full-blown revolution.
Red Rising (Red Rising Series #1) by Pierce Brown, Paperback
A fun sci-fi adventure that follows Spensa, a young pilot determined to prove herself in a world under constant attack.
Skyward (Skyward Series #1) by Brandon Sanderson, Paperback
Romantasy
Murder mystery with a slow-burn romance consisting of a morally grey blond man.
Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart Series #1)
Two souls from opposite worlds find each other in this magical, heart-warming tale.
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter: A Cosmere Novel
Dystopian
A tense book that showcases survival, power, and self-discovery in a society that fears young women.
The Grace Year: A Novel by Kim Liggett, Paperback
One of my books of the series. This is the origin story of president Snow and how he came to be the cruel man in The Hunger Games.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel)
This series was first introduced to me by my dad when I was 13 and it got me hooked into reading. I've reread the series so many times and it's still an absolute favourite of mine.
Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Boxed Set Deluxe Edition ...
