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Personal Library Reccs
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items Here is a list of different books I have read and have yet to read!
I'm trying to make reading a hobby again, so I'll do my best to update this list as much as possible.
Sections
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Fantastical Fiction
Myths and Legends
Soulful Lessons
Manga, Manhwa, and other Illustrated Literature
Childhood Favorites
Current Reads!!
Fantastical Fiction
We all need a bit of gritty escapism every now and then
This book has riveting storytelling of a young girl who defies her origins and those against her.
You'll be glad to know afterward that it's the first book of the Poppy War series.
The Poppy War (Poppy War Series #1) by R. F. Kuang, Paperback
If you like the Lion King and Robin Hood with a bit of darkness, you'll like this!
Prince of Thorns (Broken Empire, #1) by Mark Lawrence
Take a look at the animated movie adaptation. Little me was absolutely sure that unicorns existed.
The Last Unicorn: 9780451450524: Beagle, Peter S., Rothfuss, Patrick
Alright, this one does have some spicy bits in it. I, personally, thought the book was good and deserved the hype it got. But, it does read like any other teenage high-stakes drama genre. It really reminded me of Divergent!
Fourth Wing (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 1): Yarros, Rebecca
Myths and Legends
Escape into exciting twists of classic myths and legends
A modern retelling of the greek legend, goddess, and witch of the sea, Circe. The outcasts nymph trials against wrongs and proves her right to have her own destiny.
Circe - Madeline Miller
Soulful Lessons
If you're looking for a nice read with helpful guidance, I gotchu!
The whimsy realty in this book helped me with my goals and aspirations as a reader. I've never felt more inspired by a book than I did after I finished reading.
Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest
Manga, Manhwa, and other Illustrated Literature
I'm a huge imaginative reader, and these let my mind have a break. Plus, I love looking at people's illustrations and portrayals of characters that I may have seen differently.
If you're looking for something gritty with a unique art style, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND JUNJI ITOS WORK!
This book contains graphic imagery and a disturbing storyline that keeps you on your toes.
Gyo (2-in-1 Deluxe Edition)|Hardcover
Childhood Favorites
A safe space to add all of my childhood favorite books, whether they are weird or popular.
This one gives a "realistic" take on the famous King Arthur Legends. You follow a young girl as she travels with Arthur's band while posing as a young boy under the guidance of Merlin, Arthur's bard, and storyteller.
If you read this, I appreciate y...
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve
Current Reads!!
So, this is a darker romance book that has a lot of twisted depictions of love, murder, and...I think vampires. I'm barely through the first section but the back synopsis really drew me in. My guess, I think its about one of Dracula's brides.🤭🤭
A Dowry of Blood