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4⭐️ & 5⭐️ Reads: 🎯 Edition

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Some of my favorite reads that you can find at Target. Keep an eye out for their book deal days too!
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Fantasy

 
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The first of the series. This one set the stage and really is amazing, but will break your heart. If you are a fan of Divergent/Hunger Games you will probably like this series.
Fourth Wing - by Rebecca Yarros (Hardcover)
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This is a given. You have to read a series in order, this one seems long and repetitive, but I promised you need the info!
Iron Flame - (Empyrean) - by Rebecca Yarros (Hardcover)
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Yes Yes Yes....without spoilers just know you need this, but it will break you and make you mad!
Onyx Storm (Deluxe Limited Edition) - by Rebecca Yarros (Hardcover)
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I cannot say enough good things about this book. I am not usually one to pick up a cozy read but this was a bookclub pick. I fell in love almost immediately. Caz is hilarious and the magic in this was amazing. I cannot wait to read her next book this...
The Spellshop - by Sarah Beth Durst (Hardcover)
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This series is another that people are mixed on. I really loved it as a whole. The first book was a little slow for me, but picked up about half way through, but the last book was my fav.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set (5 Books) - by Sarah J Maas
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The books are so freaking good. I saw the movie first and it doesn't even compare to the books!
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Child ( Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children) (Hardcover) by Ransom Riggs
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Thriller/Suspense/Horror

 
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If you like thrillers then you need this series! This was wild! I really like Freida's books but I LOVED this whole series, so they are all in this list. I was not expecting the 2nd part of this book.
The Housemaid - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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This is the middle of the series and will still keep you guessing! You have to do the whole series...no slacking!
THE HOUSEMAID'S SECRETFREIDA MCFADDEN (Paperback)
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This one did have alot of repetition, but I was not expecting the twist in this one.
The Housemaid Is Watching - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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I didn't expect this. I binged it on a road trip while being a passenger princess and it was SOOOO good!
Silent Patient - by Alex Michaelides
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Both of the books in this series are so good if you like thriller/suspense reads. I wanted to read it because I love her podcast and it didn't disappoint!
The Butcher and the Wren: A Novel - by Alaina Urquhart (Paperback)
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This one kept my head reeling trying to figure out what was going on. A really good suspense read!
All the Dangerous Things - by Stacy Willingham (Paperback)
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Binge worthy suspense read!
A Flicker in the Dark - by Stacy Willingham (Paperback)
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This book was WILD. I was not expecting it go the way it did. I haven't read alot of Stephen King, but I do love the movies based off his books so gave this one a go.
Holly - by Stephen King (Hardcover)
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Romance

 
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I just started this series in Jan of 2025 and I LOVE it, the second is my favorite but they were both great. I love banter.
Butcher & Blackbird - by Brynne Weaver (Paperback)
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So many people hate on CoHo, but I really do enjoy several of her reads! The movie doesn't compare to the book at all! Read the book!
It Ends with Us - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
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I LOVED this CoHo book!
November 9 - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
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This is an emotional read. For me it was a little triggering because I didn't look at the TWs before reading and something caught me off guard. So, this is your reminder to just always check content warnings.
Ugly Love (Paperback) by Colleen Hoover
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Other Fiction

 
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I really enjoyed this. This one is hit or miss for some people. If you like historical fiction then you might like it. It does bounce between timelines which is something that some people do not like. I HIGHLY recommend doing an immersive read if you...
The Lost Apothecary Collector's Edition - by Sarah Penner (Hardcover)
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