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Our Most Recommended Books
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items The books that live in our heads and hearts rent free. You should really give them a read.
Sections
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Romantasy
Historical Fic
Romance
Romantasy
The roman empire but with a twist! Gladiators, vampires and mythical creatures with an FMC to seriously root for.
We Who Will Die (Deluxe Limited Edition) - (Empire of Blood) by Stacia Stark (Hardcover)
A MMC to swoon over, an FMC that is a badass and a magic system and world that is in turmoil. What's not to like.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart, Paperback
The magic system, world, and characters are so unique, and it's a romantasy unlike any other. The dragons are so stunning.
When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1) by Sarah A. Parker
The perfect horror, moody, romantasy for Oct.
Anathema (The Eating Woods, #1) by Keri Lake
Pirates, adventure, and an MMC to fall for. You really can't go wrong.
The Ever King (The Ever Seas, #1) by L.J. Andrews
A werewolf romantasy with trials? Say less.
Direbound (The Wolves of Ruin, #1) by Sable Sorensen
If you love dark fantasy, golden power, and slow-burn obsession, The Plated Prisoner will own you.
Gild - (The Plated Prisoner) by Raven Kennedy (Paperback)
A witchy romance perfect for spooky season. Bespelled by Laura Thalassa delivers autumn magic, slow-burn love, and cozy charm—and the prequel Bewitched is just as enchanting
Bespelled - (Bewitched) by Laura Thalassa (Paperback)
Beautiful, haunting, and unforgettable. The Knight and the Moth will stay with you long after the last page, and the sequel The Nave and the Moon can’t come soon enough.
The Knight and the Moth - (The Stonewater Kingdom) by Rachel Gillig (Hardcover)
Betrayal, passion, and politics collide in The Bridge Kingdom, where nothing is as it seems and love can be the most dangerous weapon
The Bridge Kingdom - by Danielle L Jensen (Paperback)
In every lifetime she dies. In every lifetime he kills her. But this time Evelyn refuses to surrender. Our Infinite Fates.
Our Infinite Fates - by Laura Steven (Hardcover)
Buckle up for some emotional damage, critical thinking and a devastating and beautiful story. The magic system is as interesting as the characters and how they function in a war torn world.
Alchemised by SenLinYu
Just so much yes! Whitty banter, charming characters and enough quirkiness to last a lifetime. The author took our fairytales of childhood and brought them up a notch with humor and charm to make any reader dive right into this world.
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Irreverent, satirical, and full of hilarious banter those book is easily one of my favorite of the year! The grumpy sunshine trope between the MMC and FMC made me smile and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Throne in the Dark (Villains & Virtues, #1) by A.K. Caggiano
Highly anticipated and worth every second of the wait! It was packed full of Kingfisher and Carrion banter, plot twists I didn't see coming and Saeris being a badass.
Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy, #2) by Callie Hart
If you love Throne of Glass this is your next 6 star read!
Lady of Darkness.
A Scottish romantasy with wolf shifters and a love triangle done right. Plus the MMC gives all the Jamie Fraser vibes. An absolute yes. It is the first in a series.
The Wolf King - by Lauren Palphreyman (Hardcover)
The second installment in the Wolf King series did not disappoint. Find out what happens to Aurora in this book. Plus the deluxe edition is beautiful.
The Night Prince (Deluxe Edition) - (The Wolf King) by Lauren Palphreyman (Hardcover)
This series is an all around yes. If you read the first one you already know.
Apprentice to the Villain - by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Paperback)
The third installment really ends in a cliff hanger!
Accomplice to the Villain - (Assistant and the Villain) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Paperback)
Alex's debut into the adult romantasy does not disapoint! True enemies through this book and the MMC is truly an enemy. Will he become a lovere in book?
Starside (Target Exclusive) - by Alex Aster (Hardcover)
This whole series is stunning! The plot, the magic system, the FMC, the MMC… all of it is perfection.
Daughter of No Worlds - (The War of Lost Hearts) by Carissa Broadbent (Hardcover)
The series just gets better.
Children of Fallen Gods - (The War of Lost Hearts) by Carissa Broadbent
Epic and truly highlights Carissa Broadbent's talent.
Mother of Death and Dawn - (The War of Lost Hearts) by Carissa Broadbent (Hardcover)
I missed Raeve and Kaan! It was so good to get them back and continue this epic. Warning you may cry.
The Ballad of Falling Dragons (Deluxe Limited Edition) - by Sarah A. Parker (Hardcover)
Historical Fic
Kristin does it again. This book is full of wild adventure, coming of age, and family dynamics during a time that divided the United States and brought home soldiers from war scarred and broken. It is a beautiful story of how one family navigated thi...
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
This story is beautiful and gripping! I cried SO much at the end. Kristin Hannah is incredibly talented.
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
A beautiful and devestating story set in WWII following 2 people are very opposite sides of the war and how their lives intersect.
All the Light We Cannot See (Hardcover) by Anthony Doerr
This book is an incredible story of friendship among women and how we can hold eachother together through the worst of times. It follows a young nurse through her experience through the Vietnam war. It is as beautiful as it is heartwrenching.
The Women - by Kristin Hannah (Hardcover)
Following a woman/mother through the devestation of the dust bowl and great depression and how she fights to make a life for her children. It is a true testament to what this era was like and shows that a mother will stop at nothing to make a better ...
The Four Winds - by Kristin Hannah (Paperback)
Romance
The Roman Empire of books
Outlander #1 - Diana Gabaldon
This story is as tragic as it is moving and sweet! I loved this story and the main characterd were sweet, endearing and easy to connect with. A must read for anyone wanting an easy to read romance.
Archer's Voice (Where Love Meets Destiny, 1): Sheridan, Mia