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My Favorite Book Recs
23
items These are the books I’d put straight into your hands if you asked me what to read next.
Sections
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Romantasy
Dark Romance
YA
Rom-Coms/Contemporary
Romantasy
I had the pleasure of receiving an ARC for this, and the story DID NOT disappoint!! It was worth the wait and purchase! (I definitely grabbed a Barnes and Noble Exclusive)
Wild Reverence (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
What a lovely gothic fantasy romance! The magic system in this series was unlike any I have read so far and it was so enjoyable. It's a great Fall read! Perfect for spooky season!
The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set|Paperback
This book was SO GOOD. I had high expectations, especially after her Shepherd King duology, so I was a little nervous going into it. However, I did not need to worry. Rachel Gillig did it AGAIN.
The Knight and the Moth
This book snuck up on me with how much I loved it. The slow burn was SOO GOOD. And I loved the Korean mythology aspect of this. It's mythology I don't know a lot about, just bits and pieces, but this makes me want to read more!
The God and the Gumiho|Paperback
Dark Romance
This books lives up to the hype! A fun comedy romance with dark elements? Sign me UP. I devoured this book like I was starved!
Lights Out
One amazing night gone terribly wrong! Revenge sought after! Love comes instead? This series of interconnected standalones was so fun to read. I loved each couple, but I definitely had my favorites.
Devil's Night Series by Penelope Douglass
This is such a great introduction to dark romance because of the comedy. If you enjoyed Lights Out, you'll enjoy this!
Butcher & Blackbird (Ruinous Love Trilogy #1)|Paperback
3rd book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy. Just as hilarious as the other two!
Scythe & Sparrow (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Ruinous Love Trilogy #3)|Paperback
2nd book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! LOVED this couple. Was so excited for them.
Leather & Lark (Ruinous Love Trilogy #2)|Paperback
A dark military romance?? SIGN ME UP. I could NOT put this book down. And the author is coming out with a duology in the same universe soon and I can not wait to read it.
Leave Me Behind (Deluxe Edition)|Paperback
This series is a MUST if you like dark romance. An absolute MUST.
The Ritual|Paperback
This book is definitely dark, but I could NOT put it down. Definitely check the trigger warnings on this one though.
The Sinner|Paperback
Possibly my favorite in the original trilogy?? Is that too bold to say? Listen, Tyson can get it anytime. I would happily walk down the aisle if he told me to.
The Sacrifice|Paperback
I've reread this three times and enjoyed it each time. Something about Saint Beckham Carter has got a chokehold on me!
Carnage|Paperback
Oh Haidyn. That's all I'll say. This dark romance was a fun one!
Madness|Paperback
This was my first Leigh Rivers book, and I was hooked! Although, take care if you don't like spiders. This may not be for you.
Little Stranger: A Dark Taboo Romance|Paperback
I just recently finished this trilogy, and I'm mad I didn't read it sooner! This was so good. My poor babies went through HELL, but they love each other so much.
Insatiable (The Edge of Darkness: Book 1)|Paperback
YA
One of my FAVORITE YA books of all time. This is the first book in the series, and it captivated me so much. The supernatural elements are so nice, the characters are likeable, and the relationships built and explored are so beautiful. Truly a wonder...
The Raven Boys (Raven Cycle Series #1)|Paperback
THIS SERIES RIGHT HERE. I was OBSESSED with this series in high school and any teenager girl wanting to read romance with a bit of fantasy in it HAS TO READ THESE BOOKS.
The Mortal Instruments, the Complete Collection (Boxed Set): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels; City of Lost Souls; City of Heavenly Fire|Paperback
Going through a dark angel phase?? READ THESE. Patch is the bad boy you can't get enough of and the banter in this was so fun. I still think of this series 15 years later.
The Complete Hush, Hush Saga (Boxed Set): Hush, Hush; Crescendo; Silence; Finale|Paperback
Rom-Coms/Contemporary
When I tell you I was reading a book a day when diving into this universe, I mean start to finish, I would read one a day! It's so fun and cute. If you haven't read it, you have to!!
The Deal by Elle Kennedy aka my FAVORITE hockey romance
This was SO CUTEEEE. What a great little romcom between a grumpy florist and spunky wedding planner who are ALSO ex's.
Forget Me Not|Paperback
This duology was fun to read. I loved the setting and the characters were extremely likable. Overall, enjoyed this more than I was anticipating.
Crossroads by Devney Perry