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Most-Loved Books!

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Fictions titles: romantasy, sci-fi, and some feel-good favorites!
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Romantasy

My favorite romantasy novels!

 
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Prequel to the Throne of Glass series, this is a series of short stories about our well-loved main character, Celaena.
The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas
 
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The beginning of the Throne of Glass series. The entire series is a must-read! Not super spicy.
Throne of Glass: Throne of Glass, Book 1
 
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Second in the Throne of Glass series.
Crown of Midnight: Throne of Glass, Book 2
 
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Book 3 in the Throne of Glass series.
Heir of Fire: Throne of Glass, Book 3
 
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Book 4 in the Throne of Glass series
Queen of Shadows
 
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Incredible romantasy series, with original characters and lots of spice!
From Blood and Ash
 
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5th book in the Throne of Glass series
Empire of Storms
 
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Book 6 of the Throne of Glass series
Tower of Dawn
 
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The final book in the Throne of Glass series. A great ending to one of the best romantasy series out there!
Kingdom of Ash
 
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Blood and ash series book 2… the spice continues!
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash Book 2)
 
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Book 3 in the Blood and Ash series.
The Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood And Ash Book 3)
 
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Book 4 of the Blood and Ash series
The War of Two Queens (Blood And Ash Book 4)
 
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5th in the Blood and Ash series, but honestly you can probably skip it. It's in Cas's PoV and many have not enjoyed it. I did though!
A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel
 
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One of the greatest romantasy series of this era!
A Court of Thorns and Roses
 
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Book 2 in the ACOTAR series. Spicy!
A Court of Mist and Fury (10th Anniversary)
 
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Book 3 in the ACOTAR series!
A Court of Wings and Ruin (10th Anniv)
 
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Book 4 in the ACOTAR series. Honestly my least favorite and I don't feel it adds to the plot, but still still read it as a part of the series.
A Court of Frost and Starlight
 
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Book 5 in the ACOTAR series!
A Court of Silver Flames
 
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Dragons and magic and lots of spice! One of my favorite series to come out thus far.
Fourth Wing|Paperback
 
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Second book in the Fourth Wing series. The entire series is definitely worth the read!
Iron Flame|Paperback
 
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The most recent book in the Fourth Wing series, the 3rd. It is not the final book of the series, but the next one is not out yet!
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)|Hardcover
 
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First book of the Crescent City series. The world-building is INSANE and can be a little much at first, but push through and you get an incredible beginning to the story.
House of Earth and Blood (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Crescent City Series #1)|BN Exclusive
 
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Book 2 in the Crescent City series, and I think it's my favorite one! Things get intense. Lots of spice of course.
House of Sky and Breath (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Crescent City Series #2)|BN Exclusive
 
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Book 3 in the Crescent City series. We see Sarah J. Maas' worlds collide! Its very exciting.
House of Flame and Shadow (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
 
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This was a great read, a little hunger games-like with magic! It's book 1 and the second is not out yet!
A Forbidden Alchemy|Hardcover

Sci-Fi

Sci-fi books that had me hooked.

 
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Dystopian sci-fi novel exploring themes of class struggle, oppression and freedom. A fast-paced adventure!
Red Rising
 
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Opened my eyes to sci-fi novels! Absolutely could not put this down.
The Will of the Many (Hierarchy)
 
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The thrilling book 1 in the Licanius Trilogy by James Islington.
The Shadow of What Was Lost (Licanius Trilogy Series #1)|Paperback
 
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Book 2 of the Licanius trilogy. This book takes it up a notch!
An Echo of Things to Come (Licanius Trilogy Series #2)|Paperback
 
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The final book in the Licanius trilogy. The ending shocked me (in a good way)!
The Light of All That Falls|Paperback
 
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Book 2 of the Red Rising series. Think more battles but this time in space!
Golden Son (Red Rising Series #2)|Paperback
 
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Book 3 in the Red Rising trilogy, and my favorite so far! Oh my gosh the rise of Darrow after Golden Son has been a joy to read.
Morning Star (Red Rising Series #3)|Paperback
 
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Honestly I would have loved this book just on its own, but its the first in a trilogy and the rest is great too. Very unique magic system and the world-building is great!
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn Series #1)|Paperback
 
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Book 2 in the Mistborn series. If you loved the first one, continue! This book is great.
The Well of Ascension (Mistborn Series #2)|Paperback
 
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Final book in the Mistborn series. Each one adds incredible depth of world-building and character development. Incredible ending.
The Hero of Ages (Mistborn Series #3)|Paperback

Feel Good Fiction

Novels that will take you out of a slump!

 
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A really touching story about an older many coming back to life.
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
 
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Heart-warming story about being different and still being accepted. Truly one of my favorite books.
The House in the Cerulean Sea
 
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Wow! a really interesting read with a unique twist in the end!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo|Paperback
 
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LOVED how this book was written, with it being interviews of different band members later. So unique and a great fast read.
Daisy Jones & The Six|Paperback

Deeper Dramas

Have your tissues handy… these books will pull on your heartstrings!

 
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Emotional, historical dramatic novel, with action and mystery.Highly recommend. Strong adult content with drugs, sexuality and violence.
The Goldfinch (Pulitzer Prize Winner)|Paperback
 
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A historical fiction about the role of women in the Vietnam war, with some really sobering themes. Great read. Have your tissue box prepared.
The Women: A Novel
 
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WW2 through the eyes of two sisters who were separated and their roles in the war. Some strong scenes of violence and SA. I gripping read, although its sad.
The Nightingale
 
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An incredibly moving novel following to individuals and how they find and give help during Nazi occupation.
All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel

Thrillers

 
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TW: SA, kidnapping, violence. This book follows a young woman after her tragic kidnapping.
Find Her (Detective D. D. Warren Series #8)|Paperback
 
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TW: SA, serial killer. This heart-wrenching thriller is about a missing person, love, and hope.
All the Colors of the Dark (Read with Jenna Pick)
 
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Definitely a disturbing thriller, but one that I could not put down! A quick read.
The Housemaid|Paperback