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romantasy books: dragons, fae & fictional worlds i'd rather live in 🐉✨
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items for the girls who would trade their entire lives for a magical kingdom, a dragon, and a morally gray love interest. 🗡️✨ these are my fantasy and romantasy reads, from five-star obsessions to books that were just a fun escape from reality.
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the empyrean series - rebecca yarros
throne of glass series - sarah j. maas
a court of thorns and roses series - sarah j. maas
the grishaverse - leigh bardugo
crave series - tracy wolff
other magical reads
the empyrean series - rebecca yarros
dragons, enemies to lovers, a deadly war college, and xaden riorson??? girl, i read this TWICE. the tension, the friendships, the plot twists. this book genuinely had me in a chokehold. 🐉
Fourth Wing (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 1)
i thought fourth wing was stressful, but apparently rebecca yarros took that personally. the secrets, the romance, the dragons, THAT ENDING. i was absolutely unwell.
Iron Flame (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 2)
at this point, i'm so emotionally attached to these characters that i'll read literally anything about them. more secrets, more danger, and more reasons to scream into my pillow.
Onyx Storm: DISCOVER THE FOLLOW-UP
a little extra empyrean content? don't mind if i do. i will happily take every opportunity to spend more time in this world.
Threshing Day
throne of glass series - sarah j. maas
an assassin competing for her freedom in a castle full of secrets? immediately yes. celaena is such an entertaining main character, and this was the beginning of an obsession.
Throne of Glass:Maas, Sarah J.: Books
the secrets, the betrayal, the character development??? things get SO much more interesting in this book. i was hooked.
Crown of Midnight: #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
this is where the series really started feeling epic to me. the growth, the new characters, the friendships, and the emotional damage. absolutely incredible.
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3) Maas
the revenge. the reunions. the iconic female characters. i wanted to stand up and applaud multiple times. one of my favorite books in the series.
Queen of Shadows [QUEEN OF SHADOWS] [Hardcover]
the backstory that makes everything else hurt so much worse. seriously, do not skip this one if you're reading the series.
The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Prequel
🎀 on my tbr, i already know this book is going to emotionally destroy me. i've loved watching these characters grow, and i cannot wait for more magic, battles, and romance. although knowing sarah j. maas, i should probably prepare to cry.
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass
🎀 on my tbr a whole new adventure in the throne of glass world? yes please. i'm excited to explore another part of this universe and get to know more of its characters.
Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass Book 6) eBook
🎀 on my tbr i am simultaneously dying to read this and absolutely terrified to finish the series. i've gotten so attached to these characters, and i already know saying goodbye is going to hurt. 🥹
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass Book 7) eBook
a court of thorns and roses series - sarah j. maas
a magical land, a dangerous fae lord, and a girl who has absolutely no idea what she's getting herself into. this book started my obsession with prythian, and i would give anything to experience this world for the first time again.
A Court of Thorns and Roses: Maas, Sarah J.
RHYSAND. THE NIGHT COURT. VELARIS. do i even need to say more??? the romance, the healing, the found family. this book is everything i love about romantasy wrapped into one beautiful story.
Court Of Mist & Fury by Sarah J. Maas
the battles, the sacrifices, the friendships, the emotional damage. i was stressed, crying, cheering, and completely obsessed. this series really knows how to destroy a girl emotionally.
A Court of Wings and Ruin
a cozy little visit with my favorite fae family. not as action-packed as the others, but sometimes a girl just wants to hang out in velaris and pretend she lives there.
A Court of Frost and Starlight
nesta archeron's character development deserves its own standing ovation. the friendships, the healing, the romance, CASSIAN. i loved this one so much.
A Court of Silver Flames
🎀 on my tbr, FINALLY, another trip to prythian!!! i've been waiting for more of this world, and i am so ready for the magic, romance, and night court drama. i already know i'm going to be obsessed.
A Court of Splintered Harmony: The Valkyrie Cycle
the grishaverse - leigh bardugo
a girl discovers she has extraordinary powers and gets pulled into a world of magic, secrets, and dangerous people. such a fun introduction to the grishaverse.
Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy 1)
nikolai lantsov. that's the review. okay, but seriously, the adventure, the magic, and the political drama made this even better than the first.
Siege and Storm (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, 2)
the final battles, the sacrifices, the heartbreak. i was so invested in how everything would end. such an emotional conclusion.
Ruin and Rising (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, 3)
a bunch of morally questionable criminals attempting an impossible heist? sign me UP. the found family, the banter, the characters. kaz brekker is an icon.
Six of Crows: 9781627795098: Books
this book made me love the crows even more, which i didn't think was possible. the twists, the loyalty, the heartbreak. i wish i could experience this duology for the first time again.
Crooked Kingdom: A Sequel to Six of Crows
nikolai getting his own book was everything i needed. the politics, the magic, the complicated characters. i was absolutely invested.
King of Scars Duology (2-Book Series) Kindle
the battles, the romance, the sacrifices, and all the grishaverse drama. this book gave me everything i wanted and a whole lot of feelings.
Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Book 2) Bardugo
crave series - tracy wolff
a mysterious boarding school in alaska, vampires, supernatural secrets, and a very attractive boy with a whole lot of baggage??? this book gave me all the dramatic paranormal romance vibes i could ask for. 🖤
Crave By Tracy Wolff
the plot twists??? the supernatural drama??? HUDSON VEGA??? girl, this series really knows how to keep things interesting. i was absolutely living for the chaos.
Crush - Tracy Wolff
the romance, the tension, the complicated relationships. at this point, i was so attached to these characters that i needed to know absolutely everything that happened to them.
Covet: Epic Dark Academia Paranormal Romance
the stakes just keep getting higher, and apparently nobody in this series is allowed to have a peaceful day. the action, the romance, and the magical drama had me hooked.
Court: Epic Dark Academia Paranormal Romance
more hudson and grace??? YES PLEASE. i loved getting to explore their relationship and uncover more of the story. the banter and chemistry were everything. 💋
Charm: Epic Dark Academia Paranormal Romance
the final book in the crave series, and i was not ready to say goodbye to this chaotic supernatural world. vampires, romance, friendship, and so much drama. such a fun series to get lost in.
Cherish: Epic Dark Academia Paranormal Romance
other magical reads
a deadly competition inside a haunted mansion, a mysterious man, and the most delicious gothic atmosphere. spooky, romantic, and absolutely addictive. 🥀
Phantasma: Dark Fantasy Romance (Wicked Games 1)
🎀 on my tbr, after loving phantasma, i am so ready for another gothic fantasy romance. dangerous games, magic, and a mysterious love interest? absolutely yes.
Enchantra: Spicy Fantasy Romance (Wicked Games 2)
dark academia, a secret magical society, and a bunch of brilliant people who probably shouldn't be trusted. the atmosphere and morally gray characters were everything.
The Atlas Six: Olivie Blake: 9781529095234
🎀 on my tbr: more dark academia, more magical secrets, and more characters with questionable motives. i'm so curious where this story goes.
The Atlas Paradox (Atlas Series, 2): Blake, Olivie
🎀 on my tbr: the conclusion to a world full of magic, ambition, and morally gray geniuses. i need to know how all these complicated stories end.
The atlas complex: Blake, Olivie: 9781529095364
a modern hades and persephone retelling, but make it spicy. forbidden attraction, greek mythology, and a surprisingly sweet romance underneath all the steam.
Neon Gods: Hot Modern Hades & Persephone