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My favorite book recs
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items Some of my favorite novels that were bingeable and made me fall back in love with reading. I cannot continue recommending these enough! - This list contains affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost ...
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Fantasy
Heartwarming Romance
Historical Fiction
Mystery/Suspense
Spicy Books
Fantasy
The world-building is amazing, Brandon Sanderson is a phenomenal author. I have reread this series multiple times, as I love to immerse myself in the story. Each of the main characters are compelling, and the magic system is quite intricate. It is de...
Mistborn Series
Love love love this series! Sarah Maas does a great job building the characters and the world. It is perfect for fantasy lovers, I would consider it more of an adult fantasy. It is a long series, but each book is worth it.
Throne of Glass
A great introductory to the fantasy world, I flew through this series and absolutely loved each book!
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
Now, this is a huge book that took me about a month to finish. However, I loved the entire thing! A complete fantasy revolving around 4 women and dragons, it captivated me from start to finish.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
A dark urban fantasy that kept me on my toes, 5/5.
This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity, #1) by Victoria Schwab
Just as good as the first book, and an epic conclusion to the duology. I highly recommend this series!
Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity, #2) by Victoria Schwab
My ultimate favorite adult fantasy series! It is a long one, but it is so worth it! The characters and the world-building is amazing, and I honestly think it may be time for a reread.
Sword of Truth Series by Terry Goodkind
The trilogy that got me into fantasy. Supernatural, romance, and wolves--what more is there to love?
The Shiver Trilogy - Maggie Stiefvater - #1 New York Times Best Seller
A story for the Queen of Hearts and how she came to be. An amazing tale in Wonderland, showcasing that even the villains need their own story.
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Another epic fantasy trilogy centered around assasins and magic. Can't miss this one!
Night Angel Series by Brent Weeks
Finally starting this long series, and I'm in love! I was hooked from the premise, of Fae, elemental magic, shapeshifting, romance. . . . All of the parts of fantasy I love. Definitely recommend this series!
Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening
If you are good with multiple POVs and a longer book, this one is for you! I love how all of the characters interact and how the storylines begin to fall into place.
A Day of Fallen Night | Samantha Shannon
I started this book for a book club, and I cannot put it down! Honestly the best, and saddest, start to a novel I have read so far, and it just kept getting better! This is also a stand-alone for those that do not love the long series fantasy books.
Blood Over Bright Haven: A Novel|Paperback
I know, I know, this is a giant book. . .however, it is so worth it! There were so many things I was not expecting, especially the ending! If you want a complex but compelling adult fantasy, this is for you!Now on to book 2. . .
The Shadow of What Was Lost (Licanius Trilogy Series #1)
Heartwarming Romance
Best book boyfriend!
Yours Truly (Part of Your World, #2) by Abby Jimenez
Made me cry, but the story is so beautiful, definitely a must read. 5/5
One True Loves: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Silly, fun, romance, what else could you want in this quick read novel? 5/5!
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
It’s in the title! 5/5, perfect book for anyone wanting to escape into a heartwarming romance.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
These books wrecked me in the best way.
Boys of Tommen (6 book series)
A very different love story from all the rest, but a great one at that.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
There are so many books now recommended on TikTok, or should I say BookTok, that sometimes it can be difficult to weed out the ones that are actually good. This is one of those. An unforgettable story, but definitely have your tissues at hand.
The Last Letter
My first ever Nicholas Spark novel, that encouraged me to read more of his books. If you are a fan of romance and storytelling within a story, this one is for you.
The Wish | Nicholas Spark
From the same author who wrote Thirteen Reasons Why, this is a holiday romance that may also may you cry.
What Light | Jay Asher
Historical Fiction
I believe that everyone should read this book, at least once. A beautiful story set during World War II, had me hooked from the very first page.
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
Never thought a book set in Alaska would hook me in this much, 5/5.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Set during the Great Depression, this novel was a great learning experience about the heartbreaking hardships people went through during this time.
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
The first book I read by this author on what it is like to live in Afghanistan for young boys. A classic, literary must-read.
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
A story of the struggles in Afghanistan. A beautiful, heartwrenching novel centered around family, friendship, love, and faith.
A Thousand Splendid Suns: Hosseini, Khaled
I found this book in an antique store and thought the blurb was intriguing--and then I never put it down. I loved this book so much, it is such a heartwarming but sad story. Especially since this is based on real events, this is a must-read.
Before We Were Yours: A Novel
I read this beautiful book when I was in middle school, having no idea what it would entail. And I am so glad that I picked it up. History and fiction blend perfectly, centered around a blind french girl and a german boy during the throes of World Wa...
All the Light We Cannot See | Anthony Doerr
Mystery/Suspense
The best YA mystery series, full of twists I never expected
One of Us Is Lying Series by Karen M. McManus
This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time, had me from start to finish with a twist I could never have expected. Very fast and addicting read.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Loved this book before the TV show came out
We Were Liars
Was a book club read, did not expect to like this as much as I did! Romance, spicy, mystery, and suspense? Yes please!
Indigo Ridge (The Edens #1)|Paperback
Spicy Books
For fans of the spicy side and supernatural beings, this is a must. Also check trigger warnings before purchasing
Revelations (Fire & Brimstone #1) by Nik Knight
A reverse harem, supernatural thriller. And did I mention a shapeshifting fox?
The Vixen's Lead (Kit Davenport Book 1) James, Tate
I loved this series before it became a TikTok sensation. Full of morally gray bad boys, every book girl's dream!
Flock (The Ravenhood, #1) by Kate Stewart
A reverse harem standalone and a boy band, whatever will happen along the tour?
Lilac by B.B. Reid