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I have been on a journey back to reading #Romantasy #StrongFemaleLead #EnemiesToLovers #BookTokHit
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items After not reading for a couple of years, I have gotten back into it thanks to the help of my book club! Here have been some of my favorite buys in 2025
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Fourth Wing Series
Bridgerton
ACOTAR
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Fourth Wing Series
I love ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ but I was a little skeptical about dragon rider romance book. This hands down was the one book that got me out of an almost 10 year reading slump! You'll Love It if you are looking for:
• Enemies-to-lovers romance
• ...
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
I waited to the week before Onyx Storm was released before I bought Iron Flame and, even though I still preferred the storyline of Fourth Wing, I still enjoyed the character development in this sequel.
You'll Love It if you love:
• Political intrigu...
Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) by Rebecca Yarros
I could not wait for this book to come out and it definitely builds on the character backgrounds and motivations. I began to like previously disliked characters which is always an emotional rollercoaster!
You'll Love It If You Love:
• Epic battles
• ...
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros
Bridgerton
There is some debate on how Daphne develops as a character in this novel but I actually found her quite likable and believable given the world and era that she lives in. I love this story and I much enjoy how Daphne is portrayed in the book as oppose...
The Duke And I by Julia Quinn - 9780062911414
This was my favorite season in the show but I liked the book as well! I do prefer the sisters’ relationship and storyline in the book vs the series though
The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgerton Series #2) by Julia Quinn, Paperback
This was hands down my favorite book although you can see similarities to the story of Cinderella. Benedict became my firm favorite brother in this novel 🥰
An Offer from a Gentleman (Bridgerton Series #3) by Julia Quinn, Paperback
What I can say, the carriage scene in the tv series did not disappoint! However, I did prefer the novel and it was probably my most highlighted quotes in the whole book series
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgerton Series #4)
Obviously we haven’t gotten the tv season yet but I much prefer how Sir Phillip is described in the book! The brothers in this book are classic though and I absolutely adore seeing this side of them!
Bridgerton: To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons Book 5) by Julia Quinn
I do suspect the tv show is going to go a bit rogue on this one but I really enjoyed Francesca’s love story! I also think the actress chosen to portray her is quite perfect!
When He Was Wicked (Bridgerton Series #6) (With 2nd Epilogue)
ACOTAR
With fans eagerly awaiting the release of the sixth book, here are my thoughts on the first five!
Where do I begin? I did not realize that fae folk was as tantalizing as they were! Also, I felt that this book held parallels to my favorite film of all time, Beauty and the Beast!
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Wow! I did love this book and I absolutely fell in love with Rhys! I couldn’t believe how quickly my heart turned during the reading of the book!
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #2)
I absolutely love Feyre’s fire in this book! It also great to see that her sisters become more prominent in the series from this point onwards!
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #3)
Other
It took a little time to get into it but I am so glad I did! It is a sweet story and it has the romantic element as well as the development of heartwarming friendships!
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst, Paperback
I bought the deluxe version as I loved the book so much! Enemies to lovers, fae and some hot romance!
Quicksilver: Deluxe Limited Edition - Fae & Alchemy (Hardback)
I did not know that there was another book in the series so this was a very pleasant surprise! 🥰 it does not disappoint!
Brimstone by Callie Hart
Back to the dragons, but a beautifully created world as a backdrop to a romance that does not disappoint!
When the Moon Hatched Deluxe Edition by Sarah A. Parker