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My Top Fantasy Books

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Step into a collection where magic and myth intertwine with every turn of the page. This list is a carefully curated selection of fantasy novels that have captured my imagination, featuring epic quests, intricate worlds, and unforgettable characters....
 
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I had a feeling this book would be awesome from all the hype on social media, but I didn't expect it to be *this* amazing. Seriously, by the time I hit the 20% mark, I knew it was a 5 book. The world-building, the attention to detail, the sheer plann...
Fourth Wing|Hardcover
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This is the 2nd book for Fourth Wing - Empyrean series 3,75⭐️ - big revelations - enemies to friends - found family - miscommunication Yeah, Iron Flame didn’t quite match up to Fourth Wing. Still, it was great, the storytelling was solid, and the att...
Iron Flame|Hardcover
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No surprise here for fantasy and romance enthusiasts, especially with some steamy elements. It marked my introduction to YA fantasy and ignited my passion for the genre.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #1)|Paperback
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Holly Black has an uncanny understanding of her audience's desires. She doesn't coddle us because she knows we prefer it that way. "The Cruel Prince" kicks off with a savage murder, thrusting Jude, her twin Taryn, and their older sister Vivienne into...
The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air Series #1)|Paperback
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Red Queen is an intense and dark fantasy filled with intricate betrayals, morally complex characters, and blurred lines in a multifaceted war. While not entirely original, it's a gripping page-turner that left me gasping and muttering 'damn' as I dev...
Red Queen (Red Queen Series #1)|Paperback
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While it's tempting to compare "Crave" to "Twilight," that would do the author a disservice. In 2020, we seek more from our heroines and literature. "Crave" may fill the vampire love story gap left by Meyer's series, but it stands on its own. Katmere...
Crave (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Crave Series #1)|BN Exclusive
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I freaking loved this book! My obsession with Greek mythology found its perfect match here. I hadn't delved into Hades and Persephone's story myself, but this rendition blew other myths out of the water. The descriptions were on point and totally fre...
A Touch of Darkness (Hades X Persephone Series #1)|Paperback
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My mind stretched and spun repeatedly throughout, yet explaining this book leaves me blank. Magical competition, six competitors, dark academia, books, and countless lies. The writing, like poetry, didn't deter me. Characters, rich with struggles and...
The Atlas Six|Paperback
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In Rebecca Ross's Divine Rivals, young journalists Iris and Roman, rivals at the Oath Gazette, unexpectedly find love amidst a magical connection, but must confront gods and the depths of hell to secure their fate while Iris grapples with family stru...
Divine Rivals: A Novel|Hardcover
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I'm absolutely in love with these series! A recently released TV show is just perfect, especially for fans of Greek mythology and adventure books.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (w/poster)|BN Exclusive
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4⭐️ - assassin - the chosen one - anti-hero - enemies to lovers On my second read-through of this book, my rating stayed the same. As a romance girly, I was hoping for a bit more of it —no surprises there. I admired that Calaena projected this streng...
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas | Waterstones
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4⭐️ - assassin - the chosen one - love triangle - lovers to enemies. In the second book, we delve deeper into the assassin side of Calaena. She's stuck doing the dirty work the king throws her way, but here's the twist - she offers her victims a choi...
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass Series #2)|Paperback
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- fated mates - second chance romance - dangerous hero - forced proximity. Callypso Lillis, a siren with a troubling past, bears a bracelet of magical IOUs owed from her, each bead symbolizing a favor. Seeking help from the enigmatic Bargainer, she f...
Rhapsodic|Paperback
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