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My 2025 Reads I’d Recommend
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items Books I’ve read so far this year and would recommend to fellow readers! Genres include: Young Adult, Fantasy, Christian Living, Romantasy , Non-Fiction and more!
Some are part of a series, some are stand alones! If they’re part of a series, I’ve inc...
Sections
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Young Adult
Fantasy
High Fantasy
Christian Living
Romantasy
Non-Fiction/Memoirs
Young Adult
My favorite out of the Twilight books. This was my first time reading the series (wasn’t allowed to as a teen when it came out :(), and after finishing the series, I found it to be the most engaging out of the saga, as I had a harder time putting it ...
New Moon (Twilight, #2) by Stephenie Meyer
An oldie but a goodie! I would recommend it to those who enjoy the “chosen one” trope, a complex cast of main characters, and a caste system based on blood/powers! Bonus points if you like a book world that has Marvel superhero vibes!
Red Queen (Red Queen, #1) by Victoria Aveyard
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So glad Suzanne Collin’s decided we needed Haymitch’s backstory! It really adds depth to his character, and gives us some background on what helped shape the Haymitch we meet in The Hunger Games. Would recommend to fans of the Hunger Games world, or ...
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Fantasy
My favorite book in the Folk of the Air series, a great sequel to “The Cruel Prince”! Love it for its slow burn tension between the FMC and MMC, Enemies to Lovers trope, and the power struggle that is a theme throughout the series on multiple fronts.
The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air, #2) by Holly Black
Great conclusion to the Folk of the Air trilogy! Was sad to see it end, but enjoyed it nonetheless! Would recommend to those who enjoy fair folk (faerie) fantasy, or a courageous and adventurous main character!
The Queen of Nothing (Folk of the Air, #3) by Holly Black
High Fantasy
Honestly was iffy on whether I would like this one because I’m not always a fan of heist tropes, but it was so good! The world building was rich, the writing was superb, and the characters were so well-written! Sanderson is masterful at creating worl...
Mistborn (The Mistborn Saga, #1) by Brandon Sanderson
The 2nd installment in the Mistborn series! Was a little slow pace-wise, but definitely full of crucial world-building and storytelling points. Makes me really excited for the next book and where it’s gonna go!!
The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, #2) by Brandon Sanderson
Part of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe, but can be read as a standalone! Recommend this book for its unique world building that takes something we consider ordinary like the ocean and sailing and completely reimagines what it could be! I love t...
Tress of the Emerald Sea (The Cosmere, #24) by Brandon Sanderson
Christian Living
I’ve read this one multiple times, I really like what it has to say about what femininity truly is (and isn’t). Would recommend to women interested in the topic of femininity and the Bible.
Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge
Really enjoyed this book and its definition of what justice is. Had some really compelling points and truly insightful overall.
Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just by Timothy J. Keller
Lots of great stuff in here! An easy read chocked full of great insights.
Lead Like Jesus Revisited: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time by Kenneth H. Blanchard
Really enjoyed this book for its rawness and reflectiveness! A very quick read, only about 2 hours long via audiobook.
A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis
Romantasy
This is the 3rd book in the Empyrean series, so you’ll want to read The preceding books first (“Fourth Wing” and “Iron Flame”). Highly recommend for those who like books about dragons/dragon riding, magic in an academic setting, and found family trop...
Onyx Storm (Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros
Only regret is that I hadn’t read this one sooner! The world feels so refreshing and original, it’s one of those books that you wish you could read it for the first time again! Recommend to those who enjoy strong, complex FMCs + MMCs; elegant and ref...
Spark of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga, #1) by Penn Cole
Enjoyed this book for how much it took what it established in the first book and really built on it! I also enjoyed how this series never really feels like there’s a significant lag in the arc/trajectory of the story. It always feels like it’s moving...
Glow of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga, #2) by Penn Cole
I really loved that we get to explore the different realms in this book much more up close and in depth! Penn Cole does such an amazing job of not just telling but showing the diversity of the different realms. Recommend to fans of slow burn and foun...
Heat of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse Saga, #3) by Penn Cole
Highly recommend to fans of a swoony MMC shadow daddy! The story is a little slow at first, but once it gains momentum, it will have you thinking about it until you finish it! Think Fair Folk meets dark swan princess vibes!
A Feather So Black (Fair Folk, #1) by Lyra Selene
Non-Fiction/Memoirs
John Green does an excellent job of taking the topic of tuberculosis and connecting it to much larger themes such as compassion, justice, and equity. I highly recommend to those who have a heart for social justice, as well those willing to be challen...
Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green
As someone who has previously been on birth control, this book was so informative and insightful! I highly recommend to anyone who ever was, is, or is thinking of getting on birth control. There were things she connected to the pill and our hormones ...
This Is Your Brain on Birth Control by Sarah E. Hill
This memoir was very raw and honestly a little shocking. I grew up watching iCarly and never would’ve guessed what was happening behind the scenes. I would recommend to those who enjoy behind the scenes looks at the lives of Hollywood actors. Trigger...
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy