Only books I would actually recommend reading!
My 4/5⭐️ rating is a great book (or series) but nothing too special or crazy that made it stand out enough for a 5/5 - still fun, feel good reads!
My 5/5⭐️ rating are books i LOVEE, genuinely couldn’t ...
5/5⭐️ book one of The Shepard King duology- gothic fantasy, romantasy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, unique magic, cursed kingdom
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, Paperback
5/5⭐️ book two of The Shepherd King duology- dark romantasy, slow burn, found family, dual POV, healing arc, curse breaking, grumpy x sunshine energy.
Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King, #2) by Rachel Gillig
The hype is real… so good!! 5/5⭐️ACOTAR series — romantasy, fae world, enemies to lovers, found family, political intrigue, slow burn, strong female lead, high-stakes romance
A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set (5 books)
5/5⭐️ book one of The Empyrean series — romantasy, dragon riders, enemies to lovers, academy setting, grumpy x sunshine, high stakes, found family
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
4/5⭐️ book two of The Empyrean series — romantasy, dragon riders, found family, slow burn, betrayal, political tension, emotional growth, high-stakes sequel, surprise ending
Iron Flame (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 2): 9781649374172
WILD! Super taboo standalone — forbidden romance, age gap, forced proximity, love triangle, grumpy x sunshine, spicy and emotional
Credence by Penelope Douglas
5/5⭐️ book one of The Folk of the Air trilogy — fae politics, enemies to lovers, morally gray characters, court intrigue, power struggle, slow burn
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black
5/5⭐️ epic high fantasy series — assassin, found family, slow burn romance, royal intrigue, magic awakening, enemies to lovers
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas
4/5⭐️ The Dreamland Billionaires series — billionaire brothers, grumpy x sunshine, enemies to lovers, workplace romance, forced proximity, witty banter, emotional and spicy
The Fine Print (Dreamland Billionaires, #1) by Lauren Asher
4/5⭐️ Caraval series — whimsical fantasy, sisters bond, enemies to lovers, magical competition, mystery and illusion, lush world-building, romance and sacrifice
Caraval Series by Stephanie Garber
5/5⭐️ book one of the Crown of Nyaxia series— dark fantasy, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, hidden kingdoms, deadly secrets, magic and intrigue, high-stakes adventure.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
4/5⭐️ The Grisha Trilogy — YA fantasy, chosen one, light vs. dark, enemies to lovers, magical war, found family, power and sacrifice, destined love.
Shadow and Bone Series by Leigh Bardugo
4/5⭐️ Never After Series — dark fairytale retellings, fantasy romance, morally gray characters, enemies to lovers, magic and danger, twisted fate, passion and betrayal.
Never After Series by Emily McIntire
5/5⭐️ Quicksilver — romantasy, forced proximity, mystery and suspense, gifted heroine, danger and desire, secrets unravel, slow-burn
Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1) by Callie Hart
5/5⭐️ The Kindred’s Curse — dark romantasy, enemies to lovers, fated mates, ancient magic, betrayal and destiny, danger and desire