These are books I loved reading and highly recommend for your next read! They’re perfect if you’re in a slump or want to try something new. Each book has its own vibe and are unputdownable!
Sections
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Romantasy
Thriller
Murder Mystery
Young Adult
Historical Fiction
Non-Fiction
Romantasy
The dragons and the world building surrounding it!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Read this as an ARC last year and absolutely LOVED it!! Highly recommend!
SCORCHED: A Ballad of Fire by Reese Sherron, Paperback
My very first intro into Romantasy and the SJM universe!
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #1)
A really good Romantasy filled with magic, supernatural creatures & found family!
Wicked Onyx (Special Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy
A little underrated and an easy read! Great for fans of Scotland, academies, universities and romance!
Nightshade: Sorrowsong University Book 1 by Autumn Woods ...
An amazing series inspired by the Chinese civil war and fantastical elements!
The Poppy War (Poppy War Series #1) by R. F. Kuang, Paperback
The second book in the ‘Once Upon a Broken Heart’ series but it’s my favorite out of all three!
The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart Series #2)
A trilogy inspired by the Chinese civil war and the Chinese zodiac that will leave an everlasting impact 😭🫶🏻
The Poppy War (Poppy War Series #1) - R. F. Kuang - Barnes & Noble
This one is for all the dystopian fans and girlies! It’s a mix of Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner and reminiscent of the lower levels of Coruscant in Star Wars!
To Cage a Wild Bird (Divided Fates #1) by Brooke Fast | Goodreads
Thriller
If you like Strange Pictures by Uketsu and The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, then definitely pick this one up!
Hidden Pictures: A Novel - Jason Rekulak - Barnes & Noble
One of my all-time fav thrillers with a shocking plot twist!
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Want a thriller and murder mystery based around theatrics and performances? Then this one is for you!
The Fury by Alex Michaelides, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
For the crazy plot twists and insane action!
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
This will keep you up all night and freaked out during the day 😅
Bird Box by Josh Malerman, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Want to know how messed up an alternate reality of our world can be? Check this one out!
Dark Matter: A Novel by Blake Crouch, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Arguably one of the best thrillers out there and I absolutely love it!
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
My favourite Lisa Jewell thriller with engaging and immersive text formats to tell the narrative :)
None of This Is True: A Novel by Lisa Jewell, Paperback
Murder Mystery
One of the best murder mysteries out there!!
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, Paperback
Worth a read if you like locked room mysteries and/or murder mysteries focused on isolated locations and buildings!
Strange Houses: A Novel by Uketsu, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
One of the best locked room mysteries I’ve read!
The Clock House Murders - Yukito Ayatsuji - Barnes & Noble
One to read if you like creepy pictures that tell creepy stories!
Strange Pictures: A Novel by Uketsu, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
A locked room mystery where the narrative is told backwards to show why and how the murderer committed his crime
Malice: A Mystery by Keigo Higashino, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Young Adult
A must read if you’re into assassins, action and reading about a princess from a long, lost kingdom <3
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass Series #1) - Barnes & Noble
One of my fav YA book series of all time with an amazing female lead! 🔥
The Hunger Games Book Series - Barnes & Noble
A good one to pick up if you like gaming and video games! BTS makes an appearance in this duology too!
Warcross (Warcross Series #1) by Marie Lu, Paperback
One to read if you like your protagonist being the villain 😈
The Young Elites (Young Elites Series #1) by Marie Lu, Paperback
One to pick up if you enjoy shows like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette!
The Selection (Selection Series #1) - Kiera Cass - Barnes & Noble
I cannot get enough of the main two characters in this! 🔥
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle, Paperback
My favourite YA series of all time & arguably has one of the best film adaptations too <3
The Maze Runner (Maze Runner Series #1) - Barnes & Noble
Nothing beats the first book 🙂↕️
Divergent Book Series | Barnes & Noble®
A very underrated YA that I loved! If you like fencing and Avatar the Last Airbender, this is a series you need to read!
Steel and Fire Special Edition Hardcovers - Jordan Rivet
Historical Fiction
Was introduced to this by a friend and it’s changed my life forever 🥺
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
Non-Fiction
Taught me so much about my own strength as a woman and how we are strong enough to be enough and overcome many life challenges and obstacles 💪🏻
Stronger by Poorna Bell | Waterstones
An insightful memoir detailing Felton’s life after Harry Potter and some life changing events that have influenced who he is today
Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard