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Gripping Fantasy Recs

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The Empyrean Series

Overall, this is an amazing series that really keeps you hooked from page one. There is lots of world building and character development. Also, there are dragons and powers that you just can't get enough of.
 
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Amazing world building and lots of drama and trials. Also they ride dragons you can't beat that.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
 
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So much drama and fun. Giant cliffhanger.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
 
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Biggest cliff hanger ever! I absolutely loved this book. It put me in such a slump because nothing can compare. I need book 4 immediately.
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition) by Rebecca Yarros, Hardcover

Lightlark Saga

Very gripping YA fantasy series. There are games and trials and the risk of the end of the world. The love triangle is amazing as well. While keeping you on the edge of your seat there are also many heart breaking situations that keep you wanting mor...
 
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Great YA fantasy book. Game and trials as well as a love triangle. Great for those who want an engaging fantasy book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) by Alex Aster
 
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Heartbreaking and gripping. I promise you will want more. #teamGrim
Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2) by Alex Aster
 
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Massive cliffhanger. Book 4 comes out soon!
Skyshade (B&N Exclusive Edition) (The Lightlark Saga Book 3)
 
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Love Love Love learning more about the men
Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition (A Lightlark Saga Deluxe Companion)

Leia Stone Books

Leia Stone is an amazing author who keeps her books short, fast-paced, and entertaining. Many of my recommendations are her YA books. The way she is able to do such a great job with character development and world building in a less than 300-page boo...
 
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Quick paced read that will keep you wanting more. I absolutely love her writing.
House of Ash and Shadow by Leia Stone, Paperback
 
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It's such a short but amazing read. Fast-paced and gripping.
House of War and Bone by Leia Stone, Paperback
 
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Amazing ending to this short but intense fantasy read.
House of Light and Ether by Leia Stone, Paperback
 
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I just can't get enough of her books. My boyfriend is a non reader and he absolutely eat up Leia Stone's books. Highly recommend checking her out.
The Last Dragon King by Leia Stone, Paperback
 
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Continuation to The Last Dragon King
The Broken Elf King by Leia Stone, Paperback
 
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Book 3 to The Last Dragon King
The Ruthless Fae King - Leia Stone
 
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Last book to The Last Dragon King. Absolutely amazing ending and I wish there were more books in this fantasy world.
The Forbidden Wolf King by Leia Stone, Paperback