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Must reads for escaping reality

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I wasn’t always a bookworm, but something in me changed during the pandemic. These are some of the books that have literally changed my life, touched me and made me feel something real. They are heartbreaking, funny, touching and inspiring. Have fun ...
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Fantasy

 
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The complexity of fae politics and how a mortal, seemingly harmless and weak creature, outsmarts them in their own game and wins everything she ever desired. The whole series is sooo worth it, the characters are so complex and deeply thought out ever...
The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air Series #1) by Holly Black, Paperback
 
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Really strong and detriment female character, with great development and twists. Going from the sea to pertending to be a human to being a prisoner. Nothing is impossible in this book. The main character is so powerful and strong, giving everything f...
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo, Paperback
 
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Absolute masterpiece, amazing writing and world building. Every character and event is so well thoughtout, it’s magical and mystical, really magnetises you. Some characters are more likeable and interesting than others but all are well written and as...
A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin
 
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AMAZING can’t say enough about this book!! Great insight to the Targaryen history leaving enough mystery for before they came to dragon stone and became the most powerful house of Westeros. Really adds to the world of Westeros and helps understand Ho...
Fire and Blood - George R.R. Martin | Public βιβλία
 
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Absolutely in loveee , all the information needed to understand the depth and history behind the world of Westeros. Laid out perfectly in chronological order and divided by houses is amazing. If you want to learn more about Westeros and Essos, the do...
World of Ice and Fire - George R.R. Martin | Public βιβλία
 
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A very nostalgic book for the fans. It’s a nice spinoff although we focus on a whole different character, she is great and I see Jude in her with a bit more softness. The story is completely different but has some interesting similarities with the ma...
The Stolen Heir Duology #1 - Holly Black
 
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Really underrated, unique magic and plot first time seeing something like this. Great paced and the main character has great development. It’s a dual pov and we of course see the mmc and it really adds to seeing both sides of the story. A really inte...
The Stolen Kingdom by Jillian Boehme
 
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Just wow, unique magic system, kinda twisted plot you definitely don’t see coming, the reason behind the events and the characters personalities can leave you wondering at times how does one come up with such complex and twisted plot?. I laughed out ...
A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson
 
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I loved this book even if it’s targeted for a younger audience I enjoyed it as a late teenager, laughed out loud and enjoyed the whole series. It has unicorns like you have never seen them before, elemental magic, evil twists, a deathly tournament, A...
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
 
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Really enjoyed reading this, the world is a great and the characters are well written. Loved the bond between Sathira and Eragon. It’s a bit big and sometimes a bit “heavy” due to the slow pace and world building but it’s worth it , with a plot twist...
Eragon Book One - Christopher Paolini | Public βιβλία
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Romance

 
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Although a bit awkward at times it’s really enjoyable and easy read. Nice character developments for everyone involved and the romance is everything you need from a fake dating book… if you know what I mean 🤭😉
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
 
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A very cute romance story, really enjoyable and interesting, loved the cameos of characters from love hypothesis. Overall a great book,nice romance with funny characters and the cutest funniest pet hedgehog.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

Classics

 
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Lived and breathed this movie growing up. Outerly obsessed, it contributed to my horse obsession. Loved this book it broke my heart and put it together again a thousand times over and over again. It highlights perfectly the perception some people hol...
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Dystopian

 
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This series was a wonderful experience, the characters, some more than others, are really likeable and enjoyable. The development of the story felt really natural, the way it is written you truly feel like you are living it. I laughed out loud and at...
Shatter Me Series
 
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What can I say about this book other than amazing? Amazing world, a great main character, great humour and unfolding of the events. A bit slow at times but necessary for the flow and understanding of the story. Ate this up in five days as a slow-dysl...
An Ember in the Ashes #1