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Books- must read fantasy/romantasy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ only
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items Such a great book, but of world building to get through in the first 1/4, which was a bit confusing, but then it all came together and bam we have a must read fantasy series.
Realm Breaker #1 - Victoria Aveyard
If you are a fan of Rebecca Ross this is a must read.this book is amazing, her best yet.i was a quarter way in and it had already hit 5 star status.
Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
Book 2 in a projected series of 8. Only 3 published at the moment. Love this series. After 2 books it has surpassed ‘red queen’ series by same author. What I love about this series is the multiple characters. We have 7 main characters in the ‘good’ s...
Blade Breaker (Realm Breaker, #2) by Victoria Aveyard
Loved this book. 1st book in the series and off to a great start. Loved the world building,it was so descriptive, I could easily visualise it. Looking forward to continuing the series.
Blood & Steel (The Legends of Thezmarr, #1) by Helen Scheuerer
One of my most favourite Indie Authors. She produced my favourite series ever (see a pocket of lies) this is book 1 in her latest series. What I enjoy most about her books is her characterisation of fmc’s. They are older, imperfect,realistic,average ...
To Touch a Silent Fury (Bride of Eavenfold #1)
Artefacts of Ouranos is a brilliant fantasy series. Reminiscent of ACOTAR at times. This is the final book in the series,and finished off the series perfectly. World building was top notch. I could imagine this so easily. This series would make a bri...
Tale of the Heart Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos #4)
Yes this book is all that!! It is beautifully written. World building is incredible. Character development and diversity is on point. I really have nothing negative to say about this book. Yes it’s over 1000 pages but it doesn’t drag. It is an epic r...
Alchemised
Book 2 in legends of thezmarr series. Wow so far this series is amazing. I love the magic system in this,which we are just learning more about. I also enjoy that it’s not all about the magic,board work, practice and grit. The characters continue to d...
Vows and ruins
Book 3 in the realm breaker series. This one was my least favourite of the 3, but still a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I just thought the pace was off a little in this one,a bit too drawn out. But the writing was still perfection. I love all of these characters. What I ...
Fate breaker
Wow wow wow - can’t believe I only just discovered this series. I read this first book in a matter of hours!! I love it, after 1 book this has already shot to the top of my most favoured fantasy series. And the best thing is that they are not massive...
Gild - book 1 in the Plated prisoner series by Raven Kennedy
This series is my everything at the moment. I had to break my self imposed book buying ban so that I could buy this book. Just like book 1, I devoured it, read it in a matter of hours. Went to go order 3rd one and it won’t get to me for 5 days,no way...
Glint - book 2 in The plated prisoner series by Raven Kennedy.
Loved this new fantasy book. It is book 1, and left is on quite the cliffhanger. Cannot wait for the next book. This book is very easy to read, not too long or confusing. The world building is there but not over complicated. My fave thing 2 FMC’s. Th...
Ever Blessed: A spellbinding new fantasy series with magic and spicy ...
Wow this series keeps up the momentum. 3rd book in a series of 6 and i am still hooked!!! I love the storyline, there was so much personal growth and self love coming through in this book for the FMC. I really love how it flicks back to the past now ...
Gleam- plated prisoner series book 3 by Raven Kennedy
I absolutely loved this book- gives ‘outlander’ vibes - only because of the Scottish aspect of it lol- but those kilts and the accents mmmmm.
It was really well written, I enjoyed the character development and the world building. As far as romantasi...
The wolf king by Lauren palphreyman
Book 3 in the legends of thezzmar series. This is one of the best series I have read in the fantasy realm. The magics are different to what has been written before, the monsters are different and the world and storyline is completely unique. These bo...
Fate and furies
This book is 2 novellas in one book. Based on the two mmc’s of the ‘lightlark’ series by Alex aster. This book in the hard cover format is simply the most beautiful book I have ever seen or owned. This is easily my most favourite book of 2025. I love...
Grim and Oro
Wow wow wow what a way to finish off a series. This is book 4 in the ‘legends of thezzmar’ series. I absolutely love this authors writing, and this series will live with me always. This is a romatasy series that I will recommend to everyone. It was s...
Shadow and storms
I read this particular book a couple of years ago. Am adding these now as I have just finished the accompanying ‘dual
Novella’ - ‘grim and Oro’ my fave book of 2025. And I have just started ‘Crowntide’ which I is the final book
Of the series.
This s...
Lightlark - book 1 - Alex aster
Book 2 in ‘lightlark saga’ I absolutely loved this series. Currently reading fourth book which was released in late 2025.
This is a great series for young and old readers alike. It is an easy to read fantasy, great for those just starting out in thi...
Nightbane - book 2 - Alex aster
Book 3 in the ‘lightlark saga’ by Alex aster. I read this book a while ago now (when it was first released) adding now as am currently reading the final book, and just completed the duelling novellas. This series is an easy to read fantasy, so great ...
Skydhade - book 3 - Alex aster
My favourite read so far in 2026. Devoured this book in 2 days. So easy to read, story flows wonderfully, and isn’t confusing (as some fantasies can be) loved the world building, as a visual person that’s a must for me. The characters were very diver...
Metal slinger
Absolutely loved this book. Wasn’t one I sought out to read, saw it discounted on a book shop, so picked it up. Was such a wonderful, heartbreaking read. I actually enjoyed this more than ‘the invisible like of addie la rue’
I really enjoy not only t...
Gallant
What can I say it’s ’project hail Mary’ it was amazing!!! I gave the book a 4 star only because it was very science heavy which went over my head. But I wasn’t cross about it because you know it had to have a lot of science in it to make the story w...
Project Hail Mary: A Novel : Weir, Andy
Book 2 of ‘the wolf king series’ . Really enjoyed this book, didn’t rate it as well as the wolf king, but that happens a lot with ‘middle’ books. The main reason for this was the fmc was really annoying me 😂😂😂 and I find it a bit much when all
Men...
The night prince (book 2 in the wolf king series)
You know those fantasy series that you are going to ‘live for’? This is one of them!!! I didn’t think I would enjoy this as much as I did. At the end I was like right another epic fantasy series, onto book 2 immediately, but sadly it’s not released y...
House of bane and blood book 1
This book is a very unique take on vampires, which I love. Forget twilight or interview with a vampire, this is completely different. A short book coming in at only 200 and something pages. It is book 1 of a series. The author looks at vampires from...
Prophecy of a Vampire
It’s not often that book 2 in a series surpasses book 1. But in my opinion that is what has happened here. I absolutely loved this book. It wasn’t filled with spice- yay- but really focused on characters own development, growth and each had their own...
Rites of the Starling
A new romantasy kid on the block. I really enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. There is a lot of world building ( which you expect in book 1) but I enjoyed that. I loved the diversity of characters, the different magic system great start ...
Metal Slinger: Instant Sunday Times Bestseller
This is book 1 of 6!! So that’s quite an investment of time, money and effort. So tried book 1 to test the waters. Needless to say book 2 has already been secured!!! I was a bit confused in the book initially, as there are so many characters introduc...
HQ Lady of Darkness.
Book 1 in the ‘ashes of thezzmar’ series which follows on from ‘the legends of thezzmar’ I enjoyed this book so much more than I thought I would. Once you have read legends you wonder if the next can live up to that, and boy oh boy it did. Helen’s wr...
Iron & Embers: The Ashes of Thezmarr Book 1
The final book in ‘the gilded prisoner’ series. Wasn’t my favourite of the series, but it tied all storyline’s up. I felt it wasn’t as cohesive as the other books, and maybe felt a little rushed, but still happy that I read it, and that all storyline...
Goldfinch
I wasn’t too sure about this book pre read, as I believe the series is 6 books. That’s a huge commitment. But after reading the first book, sign me up for the series. We all love some bad ass women, and this book brings them. I enjoyed all the variou...
Lady of darkness book 1 of series
I read this as a book selected by another for my ‘sisterhood if travelling stories’ I was a bit hesitant, as I had not enjoyed another book by the same author. But this one I loved!! Was left wondering why author didn’t bring this epic writing to ‘kn...
One dark window - book 1
I was lucky enough to receive this book as an arc. This is book 1 of a new series by this author. I love her writing stile and the world building that goes into her novels, I am transported to within the pages. This book explores a completely new mag...
Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli - BIG W
Book 2 in the ashes of thezmarr series. Wow wow wow, I love this authors writing, she is one of my favourite romantasy authors. This series is a follow on from the legends of thezmarr series. I prefer this series (which is a hard call to make) when e...
Thorns & Fire (The Ashes of Thezmarr Book 2) by Helen Scheuerer
Book 3 of 3 in the Ashes of Thezmarr series. Absolutely loved it. I adore this author and her writing, she is easily one of my favourite romantasy authors. Beautifully written,I am always transported to the worlds she creates. This series follows on ...
Silver & Smoke: The Ashes of Thezmarr Book 3
Wow this book just wow. I came across this on booktok, and lets be honest many booktok books don’t live up to expectations, this however is not the case here. Once I started reading I couldn’t stop, this is a book you just devour. The magic system is...
EMYLIA: The Agertherian Chronicles
This is book 2 in the Lady of Darkness series. This is heading towards being my favourite fantasy/romantasy series of 2026. I believe there are 6 books, and wow the second was just as good (if not better than the first) As I write this I am currently...
HQ Lady of Shadows (Lady of Darkness).
I am very very surprised that this was so good, because let’s face it Quicksilver was not well written at all. I had never intended on reading this (based on my quicksilver opinion) But got to a point where I was at a loss for what to read so decided...
Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy Book 2) by Callie Hart
Book 2 in this series. Sommer is a self published Aussie Indie Author, and deserves a publishing deal. Book 2 lived up to book 1, which is hard to do. The writing is wonderful, the storyline unique. And a completely new magical abilities storyline, w...
Dawn of the Druia (The Clove Duet)
To be honest I only rated this 4 stars, and was a but disappointed after Metal Slinger. The second half was definitely the better half. Worth it to finish off the series though,
Light Wielder: Sunday Times Bestseller Sequel
This book lives up to all expectations. This is a High Fantasy, Book 2 in a series, so yes it can be daunting and you definitely need to concentrate in order to follow along. The writing is phenomenal, as is the world building and character developme...
The Ballad of Falling Dragons
This is book 2 in a 3 book series. Absolutely loved it, I really enjoy the fact that this book is based in Rome centuries ago, but naturally with that fantasy twist with dragons and magic. I am enjoying that the characters are a bit older than (many)...
Bloodsinger: The Fire That Binds Book 2
This book is a YA fantasy, I rated this 5 stars. I must say it was the best YA I have read this year. I cannot wait for book 2 to come out, once I started this book I couldn’t stop, suitable for all ages. This is a must read if you are a fantasy/roma...
Shadow Reaper
Loved this book, it was the 2nd book in a duology, in the end I preferred this book to the first one (and that’s hard for a 2nd book to accomplish) had me on the edge of my seat, so very tense. I was a little confused initially, but had been a while ...
The Thorn Queen: The Rose Bargain #2: Book 2
This is book 4 in the ‘lady of darkness’ series. This series is top tier, it is my top 3 of romantasy series that I have read in 2026. This many books in, and there are new characters, new storyline’s being introduced and I am here for it. This book...
Lady of Embers: Dark Fantasy Romance 2025
Booktok hit this one on the head, brilliant!! Was worried going into it, due to all the hype, but was happily suprised that this lived up to the hype. You know those books that you start reading, and within a couple of pages you are ‘wow this is goin...
Daggermouth
I was lucky enough to be receive an arc of this book. I am a huge fan of this author, absolutely love everything she writes. I really enjoy her world building, she is exceptional at that. This was a completely unique story which can be hard to create...
The Fallen Faithful
Really enjoyed the second book in this duology. I preferred this to book 1 and I loved book 1. It’s hard to have a second book live up to book 1, but this surpassed, so well done to the author. All storyline’s were tied up wonderfully, I wasn’t left ...
Two Twisted Crowns - Book 2 of One Dark Window
Love love love, my favourite of September. Who knew I was into pirate fantasy?? 😂😂😂 I really enjoyed that these characters have lived, and are more mature and older, I enjoy that the fmc is a sneaky, selfish self serving person, it was refreshing ...
Tempest: Pirate Fantasy by Red Queen Author