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Books That Stayed With Me
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items Reads that left a mark on me and that 📚 YA fantasy + romance obsessed I’m always looking for books that make me feel everything. I love stories with strong female leads, enemies-to-lovers, beautiful writing, and emotional slow-burns. Some of my all-...
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⚡ Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. Juliette can’t touch anyone without hurting them, and her voice is so raw and poetic it feels like reading someone’s heart. The whole series is full of action, betrayal, and a romance that goes from enemies to lovers wit...
Shatter Me Series by Tahereh Mafi
👑 Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. This series is everything—badass assassins, royal drama, magic, and a main character who goes from broken to absolutely unstoppable. Celaena is the kind of heroine you root for, even when she’s being reckless. The...
Throne of Glass
💌 Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. This book broke my heart and stitched it back together. It’s set in a war-torn world where gods are fighting and people communicate through letters that magically appear in wardrobes. The romance is super soft but so...
Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1) by Rebecca Ross
A Court of Thorns and Roses 🧚♀️
This is THE BookTok book honestly. It starts a bit slow, but once you get into it, you’re fully obsessed. The romance + fantasy combo is addictive, and the characters stay in your head for days. If you like drama and...
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Fourth Wing 🐉
Dragons, enemies to lovers, and chaos—this book has everything. I didn’t expect to like it that much, but it’s actually so addictive. It’s one of those books where you say “just one more chapter” and suddenly it’s 3am.
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
It Ends with Us 💔
This one is more emotional than romantic. It looks like a love story, but it hits way deeper. I remember finishing it and just sitting there like… okay wow. Definitely not light, but worth reading.
It Ends with Us (2024)
The Cruel Prince 👑
More political, more tension, less “cute romance.” I love it because the main character is actually smart and a bit ruthless. The vibe is darker but really interesting.
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1)
The Love Hypothesis 🧪
Super cute and easy to read. Fake dating trope done really well. Perfect when you want something light and comforting.
THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS TikTok Hit - Ali Hazelwood (Ali Hejzelvud)
Beach Read 🌊
Feels like summer in book form. Light but still meaningful, with really good chemistry between characters.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 🕰️
This one is slower but really beautiful. It’s more about feeling and atmosphere than plot. Perfect if you’re in a reflective mood.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Lightlark 🌙
A bit controversial, but still fun. I’d read it more for the vibes than the plot honestly.
Lightlark, Vol. 1 | Delfi knjižare | Sve dobre knjige na jednom mestu
The Summer I Turned Pretty ☀️
Feels nostalgic and emotional. It’s more about growing up than just romance.
The Summer I Turned Pretty (TV Series 2022–2025)
The Atlas Six 🧠
More intellectual, darker, less romance-focused. Good if you want something different.
The Atlas Six (The Atlas, #1) by Olivie Blake
Credence 😳
Okay this one is… wild. Not for everyone, but definitely memorable.
Credence by Penelope Douglas
Haunting Adeline 🖤
Dark romance, very intense. You either love it or hate it.
Haunting Adeline | Delfi knjižare | Sve dobre knjige na jednom mestu
Red, White & Royal Blue 🇺🇸
Very fun, cute, and easy to read. Perfect if you want something romantic but not heavy.
Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Six of Crows 🖤
This one is actually really well written. Strong characters, clever plot, and darker tone.
Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Ugly Love 😭
This one hurts. Like actually hurts. It’s messy, emotional, and very real in a way that stays with you.
UGLY LOVE TikTok Hit - Colleen Hoover (Kolin Huver)
Twisted Love ❤️🔥
Classic BookTok romance. It’s dramatic, a bit toxic, but very entertaining. Not something you overthink—just enjoy the vibes.
Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) by Ana Huang