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My God Tier Books

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The best of the best, the creme of the creme, the books that everyone needs to be reading or they aren't doing it properly.
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Emperean Series

My Roman Empire, my best of the best, nothing can possibly top this series for me

 
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The greatest series to grace the earth and you can't convince me otherwise.
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
 
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This second book did not disappoint
Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) by Rebecca Yarros
 
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This book will have me rocking in the foetal position until 2027
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros

Maas Universe

The series that collectively broke girls out of their 10 year reading slump and straight into spicy Fae books

 
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This book is the single reason why I got back into reading after 10+ years! It will forever hold a special place in my heart <3
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
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You know some books are great, but the second book tops it, this is the standard. The found family is everything in this book and this is what TRULY hooked me into Romantasy :D
A Court of Mist and Fury: 9781635575583: Maas, Sarah J.
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Feyre in her peak villain era and she made me fall in love with rage-filled FMCs who have been made to feel meek or small for their entire lives!
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
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The most beautiful novella that branches Feyre's story to Nesta's. It's just like a little Christmas special. Also Chapter 22, you will forever live rent free in my mind!
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
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Let's make one thing clear, the other books were spicy, this is straight up SMUT.
A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
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We step into another world now as we follow Calaena Sardothien, an assassin who is brought to the castle by the Crown Prince, Dorian Havilliard. This book got me into games and trials in the best way!
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas
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Let me be clear, this book will emotionally destroy you, and this is only book 2 of 8.
Crown of Midnight | Throne of Glass Wiki - Fandom
 
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Where the story truly starts to take off. I honestly love this book so so much as Celaena starts to become the character we know and love through the rest of the series. If you thought you knew emotional discomfort, this series will push you to your ...
Heir of Fire | Throne of Glass Wiki - Fandom
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Now, everyone's got an opinion on when to read this book in the series. My opinion, this needs to be read AFTER Heir of Fire for the highest potential emotional breakdown.
The Assassin's Blade
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Gods, this book. For me, this is hands down the best in the series. All the character's stories start to come together and I literally could not put it down. If I need to give you any reason to love this series, it is this book right here.
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4) by Sarah J. Maas
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Alright, look, this book is going to emotionally destroy you. I know I've said that about three other books in this series, but this one, man. I was reading the end of this book on a plane to Japan. The last 50 pages had me hardcore weaping in the mi...
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5) by Sarah J. Maas
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I highly recommend reading this book in tandem with Empire of Storms, especially if you are not the biggest fan of Chaol going into this book. It will not disappoint.
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The epic ending to this monumental series! This book is hands down one of the best fantasy books I have ever read. It's also the book that solidified for me that this will NEVER make a good TV series because I genuinly don't think they could do these...
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, #7) by Sarah J. Maas
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The Nightborn Duet

A must read for girlie who are early (or late) in their romantasy journey

 
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This book straight up got me into slow burn. There is so much delicious tension and build up that I was ready to explode before the end!
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
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We wrap up Oraya and Raihn's story in this book and it did not disappoint! This got me fully hooked onto Carissa Broadbent :)
The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent
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This is a super easy novella that is a part of the story told in the Nightborn Duet. You don't need to read this book as part of the duology, but it does add plenty into the Universe! I had the best time reading this book and would highly recommend r...
Six Scorched Roses (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1.5) by Carissa Broadbent
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