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Books that absolutely altered my brain chemistry
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items Book recommendations for when you’re in the mood to have your heart broken & want to go on a huge adventure. All of these books are near & dear to my heart, & I’m so happy I get to share them!
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Fantasy books that changed how I read
Romance books that changed me
Fantasy books that changed how I read
I got into romance mid-last year & I haven’t looked back since. A lot of the books I read now are fantasy, and I’ll even prefer that genre over romance now. It’s just so interesting learning about different magic systems, political powers - the f...
This BOOK. The gothic setting, unique magic system, the side character & the slow burn in this is so so good. Rachel always creates such a magical experience while reading & this is no exception.
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig, Hardcover
This entire trilogy was such a ride!! Stephanie has a way of transporting you into her worlds & unique magic systems so easily, it’s scary. The entire read is so entertaining & keeps you on your toes. This one is YA but it doesn’t really read...
Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart Series #1)
For a debut book, this one was incredible. It’s a dark fantasy, with sprinkle of romance but it’s honestly so much more than that. The writing was amazing, the characters were so unique & you either love them or hate them. It felt like I was watc...
Alchemised (B&N Exclusive Edition) by SenLinYu, Hardcover
Another Gillig book! I like this one a little bit more than TKATM, just because this magic system in here was so so strange but unique! We get introduced to so many characters but it doesn’t ever get overwhelming, and the quest that’s in this book an...
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, Paperback
This was my first full on fantasy read & let me tell you, it’s now one of my favorite series ever. The writing is so addicting & this one also felt like I was watching a movie. There’s so many things that happen in this book - there’s dragons...
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
Romance books that changed me
All of these books I think about constantly. The seven year slip is an absolute favorite of mine that I will never forget, if there’s one top recommendation, it’s that one.
Ashley Poston + magical realism = phenomenal. For an intro to magical realism, this book is EVERYTHING. it was entertaining, whimsical & like an “everything happens for a reason” type of read too! I absolutely adore the characters so much & I...
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, Paperback
When I tell you I was put into a reading slump after this one I mean it. It’s a WW2 setting which follows a granddaughter of a woman who survived in the war. So heartbreaking but absolutely amazing. The writing…so great. Rebecca is such a talented au...
The Things We Leave Unfinished - by Rebecca Yarros (Paperback)
Just when you think the book is going to lead one way, it goes another. This is also another war inspired read that has love, heartbreak, loss & truth. Rebecca said that this is one of her saddest books written & I completely agree.
The Last Letter - by Rebecca Yarros (Paperback)
This read was so real, raw & memorable. It portrays grief exactly how you would go about it, and both characters have so much great growth in this one. It’s one of my favorite books of the year.
Promise Me Sunshine: A Novel by Cara Bastone, Paperback
In my honest opinion, this is one of Abby’s best books. This was so real & raw as well, it had funny elements woven into it as well which helped with the heaviness of it…it’s just so well written. The FMC reminds me a lot of myself & I think ...
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, Paperback