As someone with a love for fantasy, my list of standalone books or series here is one I will always and forever show my fellow book lovers. You'll find plenty of fantasy, YA, dystopian, and romance books!
Sections
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Greek Myths
Classics
A Dark Twist
Romantacy
Greek Myths
A true childhood classic by the man himself: Rick Riordan. Delves into the world of Greek myths and how modern-day adolescents would act if they had to live in such a world as humans.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians — Rick Riordan
For all the Greek myth lovers out there that want something romantically involved.
The Song of Achilles — Madeline Miller
A classic for the ages—for my Greek myth lovers as they delve into a wonderful author's world.
The Odyssey — Homer
To pair with the Odyssey—a classic unlike any other.
The Iliad — Homer
Classics
An oldie but a goodie! Delves into a woman's role in society, and pushes those boundaries with some romance involved.
Pride and Prejudice — Jane Austen | A Woman's Role
A Dark Twist
Dystopian chaos about teen girls and their bodies changing in unusual deformities.
Wilder Girls — Rory Power
A world where natural deaths are no longer a thing—people are chosen to become a living grim reaper and choose whose time is up.
Scythe — Neal Shusterman | Population Control
Human girl involved in the black market, yet with a twist of fantasy that leaves a mark.
Not Even Bones — Rebecca Schaeffer | Market of Monsters
You know what they say about Derry: No one who dies here ever really dies.
IT — Stephen King | You'll Float Too
A series loved by all. 12 districts. 24 tributes. 1 victor.
The Hunger Games — Suzanne Collins | A Fight To The Death
Romantacy
Always wanted to read about female dragon riders? Now you can!
Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros | #1 NYT Bestselling Author
Meant for those that enjoy the classic chosen-one plotline with romance and jaw-dropping secrets.
Red Queen — Victoria Aveyard
A twist of fate between three sisters who are forced into the fae realm after losing their parents. A true enemies-to-lovers, I would say.
The Cruel Prince — Holly Black | #1 Romantacy Lover
A fantastical world with forced proximity leading to deep connection.
Dance of Thieves — Mary Pearson
An apothecary girl who does her best to rid people of disease alongside her mysterious male counterpart.
