Compelling storyline, great character development, and wonderful romance
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas
Much more compelling as an adult than when I read it when it first came out. Heartbreaking themes of war, corruption, and the fight for freedom.
The Hunger Games Book Series
Love a dark academia novel and this storyline was so compelling! Secret magic houses at ivory league colleges? Yes please!
Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Wrecked me emotionally. It’s been months since I’ve finished and I’m still not over it. Based loosely on very real war crimes during the Sino-Japanese war, expect ALL triggers to be written about. Still loved this series so much.
The Poppy War Series by R.F. Kuang
A space opera fantasy that runs on a color caste system. A low class red joins a rebellion to be the highest class gold and overthrow the system.
Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
Loved loved loved the magic system here. Stunning writing.
The Shepherd King Series by Rachel Gillig
Oh my gosh this series is incredible!!!!!
The Way of Kings: Book One of Stormlight Archive
I wish the movies followed the books more closely
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins
My favorite book in the series. Hands down.
Catching Fire - (The Hunger Games): 9780545586177
This is a stunning fairy tale. No notes. It was incredible.
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Space opera at its finest
Golden Son (Red Rising Series) - Books
I love the mythology, the setting, everything in this book
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
I love the setting, the characters, the works building.
Race the Sands by Sarah Beth Durst
My favorite book of the series. No notes. Navani is a favorite character to learn about
Rhythm of War: Book Four of The Stormlight Archive
Did not love the end of this trilogy but the authors take on magic is so unique and fantastic
A Plague of Giants (Seven Kennings, #1) by Kevin Hearne
I loved this book so much I accidentally bought it twice! Love the world building and the magic system. And the size of the books! I like mine super long!
The Mask of Mirrors (Rook & Rose, #1) by M.A. Carrick
I love the magic in this series. I don’t know if I love the romance arc but the atmosphere and world building is magical
One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1) by Rachel Gillig
TJ Kline writes beautifully. I love his magic and characters.
Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1) by T.J. Klune
Travel to 17th century Scotland in this epic historical saga
The Outlander Series
T Kingfisher is an auto buy author. This is a dark fairy tale retelling that I devoured in a matter of hours.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
Historical/magical fantasy following a group of thieves. The characters are witty, the plot is twisty, it’ll keep you turning pages!
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1) by Scott Lynch
Dystopian sci-fi
This was supposed to be fiction, not an instruction manual!
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
This was an eye opener in high school and my first taste of dystopian literature.
1984: 75th Anniversary Edition by Orwell
I routinely go back and read this book. It’s just so good.
Brave New World: 9780060850524: Huxley, Aldous
Historical Fiction
Brutal but beautiful retelling of a classic, but from a different perspective than Achilles’ version.
The Silence of the Girls (Women of Troy, #1) by Pat Barker
I know this is a rumor and will never be confirmed but just like the conspiracy that Shakespeare was a woman, I love the idea of a female pope.
Pope Joan: A Novel - Cross, Donna Woolfolk: Books
This series is a guilty pleasure for me. A woman offered as a bride to a warlord in exchange for peace. I love the way this author writes.
Warprize (Chronicles of the Warlands #1)
This look at the Vietnam war through the eyes of a nurse was heart breaking and yet in places, heart warming. Loved every single page even if some of it was horrific.
The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
This book is atmospheric and gothic with the house being a main character. I loved it.
