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Trust Me On These Books
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items As an avid reader, I’d like to think I’ve curated a list of pretty good books over the years. You may recognize some titles under here, but I promise they’re worth the hype. I don't waste time with books that aren't. These books will not only leave ...
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Fantasy
Romance
Thriller & Horror
Sci-fi
Contemporary
Nonfiction
Fantasy
High fantasy, low fantasy, all kinds of fantasy
Another fascinating addition to the cosmere universe, delve into a world where colorless and colorful collide. Every person on this planet is born with the power of one Breath, it can be taken or collected and sold, and used to awaken objects that ob...
Warbreaker: A Cosmere Novel
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson is the start to a series unlike any you’ve read before. Sanderson has a way of keeping you interested throughout all parts of the long journey, pulling you into the strange Cosmere.
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Book 2 of the stormlight archives within the cosmere universe. As usual, Sanderson pulls us in with his relatable characters and unique world. The storms of Roshar carry more than deadly winds, and it doesn’t help that war is brewing below. You’ll fi...
Words of Radiance (Stormlight Archive Series #2)
A continuation of the stormlight archives, and we’ve got such an unhealthy love for our main characters (at least I do). War is still brewing yet other outside forces rise to the surface that prove our MCs might be more screwed than they thought.
Oathbringer (Stormlight Archive Series #3)
The fourth book in the stormlight archive series…at this point, we’re eager to continue on and find out what happens to our favorite trio. This time, we’re now trying to resolve issues with the Spren, who knew they’d become an issue. Again, we stand ...
Rhythm of War (Stormlight Archive Series #4)
Continue the journey with our beloved stormlight characters as they prepare for the contest between Dalinar and the dark god Odium. The rest of our crew gets spread out to the shattered plains, Thaylenah, and shinovar where fighting continues and not...
Wind and Truth (Stormlight Archive Series #5)
If you’re just getting into the Cosmere, personally I think Elantris is a fun book to determine if you’d like to go further into the universe and the author’s works. It’s dark and a little mysterious, a beautiful city now plagued and the gods nowhere...
Elantris: Tenth Anniversary Author's Definitive Edition
A brilliant first book to a world of metal. You’ll have never imagined metals being used in the way Sanderson has made them in this world. Another series in the cosmere where you’ll fall in love with the weirdest characters that have the weirdest pow...
Mistborn: The Final Empire (The Mistborn Saga, 1)
The start of Era two in the Mistborn series, fall in love with a new set of characters that will carry you through the future of Scadrial and the modern problems the Mistborn face. Wayne is my favorite character in the series and his ability to “shif...
The Alloy of Law (Mistborn Series #4)
One of the best reads I’ve had this year, and I’m not exaggerating. This series is unique and the characters are so easy to fall in love with. Open this story that takes place on an Earth way into the future and changed beyond recognition with spunky...
The Starless Crown (Moonfall Book 1)
The second book to the Moonfall series, this book will have you just as emotional as book one. There may be a looming apocalypse, but in the meantime we get to watch the sweet relationship between our MC and her brother from another mother. This book...
The Cradle of Ice
The last book in the Moonfall saga, and an what an end it was. In the past two books we go along with Nyx and her adorable, fierce brother Bashalia as we gather allies from all over the world to find a way to stop the world from ending. In this book ...
A Dragon of Black Glass
The Poppy War series is a devastating read that follows the tragedies of war. Our strong female lead is not always the hero we expect main characters to be. This series has great character development and shows us the journey the main character has t...
The Poppy War 3 Books Collection Box set
A classic Anne Rice book, it’s a classic for a reason. Anne Rice knows how to toy with our emotions like the vampires in her stories. A fun read!
Interview with the Vampire
Another great Anne Rice novel, this time we were in early 1900s Egypt and instead of vampires we have mummies. A young, woman navigates life in Egypt with an immortal companion now at her side after an interesting night and learns that the ambition o...
The Mummy or Ramses the Damned: A Novel
The author brings to life the witch from Greek Mythology we know as Circe, but in a new light. This book has a more feminist take compared to the male centeredness of most Greek myths, and instead told the story of the woman that is the witch. Miller...
Circe
A beautifully written story that will tear down your emotions and build them back up. A story of self discovery and overcoming cultural norms to rebuild community and family and one’s own worth.
The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
Romance
Love. Whether it be queer love or straight love.
One of the greatest queer reads of all time. And although great, I must warn that it is also heart wrenching and devastating. In this beautifully written story of Achilles and Patroclus, go back in time and read as the two grow closer and explore the...
The Song of Achilles: A Novel
This book is not your typical one about witches and knights, the author Tasha Suri creates a world where everyone’s lives are tethered to tales. In this tale, read as the Knight and Witch fight to take control of their fate and their love against a q...
The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri
I read this book during my trip in NYC this past spring, and that is the way I’d recommend anyone read this book…while you’re in the city (if possible). In this book we get carried throughout the city on the Q train and get to watch a sapphic love s...
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston - Goodreads
A super sweet sapphic romance novel that takes place in the good ole NYC, we get some amazing butch and trans representation in this book along with a building roommate romance that will leave you cheering the MCs on. I love how relatable the main ch...
Make Room for Love
This series is one of the most underrated fantasy romances out there. Our MC is struggling to find a job and most importantly her calling, relatable though that may end for most when she ends up at the circus. Stay with us now because I promise it on...
Tiger's Curse (Tiger's Curse Series #1)
A continuation of the fantasy romance Tiger’s Curse, and our MC returns to India for another quest. During this quest a tension brews in the trio, and our MC has feelings herself that she contends with. Ride this rollercoaster of emotions, follow eac...
Tiger's Quest (Tiger's Curse Series #2)
Continue along with Kelsey as she fights to break the Tigers’ curse. This time, she’s doing so while heartbroken. Ren, one of the brothers, has lost his memory of her. No more sweet nothings or words between each other as things tense up between them...
Tiger's Voyage (Tiger's Curse Series #3)
I’m not even going to spoil this one with any words. Just read this last book to find out if they break the curse, and who wins our MC,s heart. You will probably cry, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Tiger's Destiny (Tiger's Curse Series #4)
Thriller & Horror
Something to shake things up and get you rattled
This insane book takes place on an Irish island where things are more feral and dangerous than you’d expect. Horror and mythology come together for a young woman just trying to figure out who she is after waking up six feet under. The author’s writin...
The Burial Tide
It’s a strange read and unlike what you may be used to grabbing. Read through this book in the eyes of a hungry young woman as she deals with the anger inside of her. An exploratory piece about family dynamics and the inner turmoil that further break...
The Eyes Are the Best Part
This was actually such a fun read. A collection of stories from multiple indigenous authors, flip to a section and start reading, some of these stories aren’t what they seem and that’s what makes this book a unique read. Some tales get under your ski...
Never Whistle at Night: Indigenous Dark Fiction
An interesting take on a journey through the underworld. Follow the MC through vile lands filled with lost souls, demons, and old gods as he tries to save his family. Not all vile beings remain forgotten in purgatory, some roam the surface with the m...
Lost Gods: A Novel
This book had so many twists and turns, I couldn’t guess what was going to happen. This was an interesting thriller read, quick to get through and an interesting concept. McFadden lures you through the book with some of her unpredictable turns.
The Crash by Freida McFadden
This book was dark and explored a part of sci-fi that is just so vast and has endless possibilities in the literary world. The main character was easy to sympathize with and the development of the story keeps the reader turning the page well past mid...
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
I honestly debated whether or not to add this book to the list, solely because it was one of the most disturbing and disgusting books I’ve ever read. However, I believe that discomfort is important. This is a dystopian alternate reality where all ani...
Tender Is the Flesh
Sci-fi
Let’s take things to another level, or dimension, or universe
This book is such an intriguing introduction to one of the most rollercoaster and craziest series you’ll read. The author does a great job world building and creating characters that will have your emotions all over the place. A crazy and thrilling r...
Red Rising
Book two in the most devastating series you’ll ever read, this is where things really start. The first book was just an introduction, everything from here on out is on a whole other level. Betrayal upon betrayal, building tension due to a high risk s...
Golden Son (Red Rising Series #2)
Are you ready for this one? After the last book, make sure you’re well enough to start this book.
Morning Star (Red Rising Series #3)
This series was really cool read! The sci-fi solar system of necromancers was fun to learn about and the characters were interesting and pulled me in all different directions. Did I mention it’s a lesbian sci-fi??! I’m going to have to reread this ag...
Gideon the Ninth (Locked Tomb Series #1)
I’m not going to lie, this book was a bit confusing at first. In that confusion you learn about a love that transcends time and space, found within the skirmishes of war. You’ll slip into world far away and times that sound familiar yet alien will p...
This Is How You Lose the Time War
This book is like watching your favorite YouTuber going through a gameplay of a new game, except this time they’re actually in the game and can most definitely die. This book explores the new world and planetary system Earth enters during a takeover ...
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)
I’m not going to lie, I haven’t read this book in years but I remember loving it. It takes place in a dystopian future where once you reach a certain point un your life, you’re assigned a “Match” aka your new fiancé, and then a job that best suits yo...
Matched (Matched Trilogy Series #1)
Contemporary
Random reads that I promise are not boring…
This read was different from my usual, but the author’s writing style really draws you in, in a calm like manner. You get to immerse yourself in the mind of a Japanese woman and cook as she navigates her own struggles within the strict confines of Ja...
Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder - Japanese Bestseller
This book will have you hooked from the start. Hardcore Christian tradwife in the modern day clashes with reality in this thriller and commentary on traditional values and womanhood - think a Ballerina Farms esq woman that went psychotic and extreme ...
Yesteryear
Nonfiction
Let’s learn more…challenge what you already know and see if your views on this reality change.
All I will say for this one is, if you want to challenge what you already know about history, read this. Women’s role in this world has always been so much larger than they have made us believe, see just how much shaped today’s society despite the st...
Who Cooked the Last Supper: Women's History