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books to read instead of acotar/fourth wing
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(diverse) fantasy books to read instead of those two series written by problematic authors
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romajuliette retelling but make it 1920s shanghai and the main enemy is bugs
These Violent Delights
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i remember someone saying it reminded them of game of thrones. i kind of agree.
An Ember in the Ashes (Ember in the Ashes Series #1)|Paperback
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xiran jay zhao's storytelling ability is incredible. and the world is so immersive.
Iron Widow #1 - Xiran Jay Zhao
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do it for cyrus of nara.
This Woven Kingdom Series by Tahereh Mafi
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a literal epic adult fantasy trilogy that felt like a wong kar wai film with kickass action and intense family dynamics
Jade City (The Green Bone Saga, #1) by Fonda Lee
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this book will break you. i mean it.
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
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an epic fantasy trilogy set in a world inspired by ancient india
The Jasmine Throne (The Burning Kingdoms, #1) by Tasha Suri
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ZAFIRA AND NASIR.
Sands of Arawiya | Series
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i think it's one of the best fantasy books out there...
The Poppy War Series by R.F. Kuang
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a hidden gem of a fantasy duology with lush writing.
The Wrath and the Dawn Series by Renée Ahdieh
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talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before.
The Legendborn Cycle Series by Tracy Deonn
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do it for bartholomew.
The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1) by Rachel ...
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an east-asian fantasy retelling of the grimm brothers' fairytale, ‘the six swans’.
Six Crimson Cranes - Elizabeth Lim
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holy SHIT. why aren't more people talking about this book?
Dance of Thieves #1
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intricate world building and insane main characters in this egyptian-inspired fantasy duology.
The Jasad Heir (The Scorched Throne, #1) by Sara Hashem
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