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Books that got me out of my reading slump- Romantasy, Chaos, and Heartache Included 💕🔥
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items These are the stories that reminded me why I love to read! Whether I wanted dragons, slow burns, or full-on emotional destruction, this list has you covered.
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🕯️Fantasy Worlds That Feel Like Falling in Love
💘 Romance That Feels Like Summer (Even When It’s Not)
🏹 Addictive Dystopia + Page Turning Worlds
💔 EMOTIONAL DAMAGE BUT MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL
🌸 BOOKTOK-CORE COMFORTS
🏒 FLIRTY SPORTS ROMANCE & COLLEGE-ERA CHAOS
🕯️Fantasy Worlds That Feel Like Falling in Love
For when you want to escape real life (and maybe fall for a morally gray man while you’re at it).
Assassin. Prisoner. Survivor. The world is just starting to open up, and you can feel the promise of something bigger building.
Throne of Glass - by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
The pace picks up, the stakes rise, and the plot twists hit harder. This is where Celaena starts to show who she really is. It’s darker, faster, and way more emotional.
Crown of Midnight - (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
The emotional turning point of the entire series. Training, trauma, and power; This book transforms Celaena into someone unstoppable. Easily one of the most loved installments for character growth.
Heir of Fire - (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
Revenge, redemption, and pure chaos. Every thread starts to weave together here, and it’s so satisfying.
Queen of Shadows - (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J Maas
The one that rips your heart out and tosses it into the ocean. Massive world-building, huge reveals, and that ending… it’ll leave you shattered in the best way.
Empire of Storms - (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J Maas (Hardcover)
A change of pace but so worth it. Healing, discovery, and surprisingly emotional.
Tower of Dawn - (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J Maas
The finale. Every tear, every scream, every victory; it all pays off here. It’s an emotional marathon but one of the most rewarding fantasy conclusions ever written.
Kingdom of Ash - (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J Maas
Want the whole series?!! Get it here!!! Assassin queen energy, found family, and the ultimate slow-burn payoff. If you want to feel something epic again, start here.
Throne of Glass Box Set - by Sarah J Maas (Hardcover)
Beauty-and-the-Beast meets fae intrigue. It starts like a fairytale but quickly turns dark, dangerous, and surprisingly steamy. A perfect gateway into romantasy.
A Court of Thorns and Roses - by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
One of the best sequel glow-ups ever. Found family, healing, and self-discovery wrapped in breathtaking world-building. You’ll finish this one wrecked in the best way.
A Court of Mist and Fury - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
War, loyalty, and love collide. The action explodes, but the emotional payoffs hit even harder. Feels like watching every storyline come to life.
A Court of Wings and Ruin - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
A cozy holiday novella that breathes between battles. Domestic moments, quiet healing, and a little festive fluff to exhale with.
A Court of Frost and Starlight - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
Gritty, emotional, and empowering. Follows a side character’s journey through trauma, friendship, and unapologetic fire. Raw, sexy, and deeply healing.
A Court of Silver Flames - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
Fairytale + fantasy + spice = pure serotonin. A perfect bridge out of a reading slump. Want the whole series??! Get it HERE!!!
A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set (5 Books) - by Sarah J Maas
Dragons. War college. Enemies-to-lovers chaos. This book grabs you on page one and does not let go. The world feels alive, the tension is electric, and the romance is addicting. If you’ve been in a reading slump this is your comeback book.
Fourth Wing - by Rebecca Yarros (Paperback)
The stakes get higher, the battles get bloodier, and the emotions cut deep. This sequel builds on everything you loved in Fourth Wing but hits even harder. It’s about resilience, found family, and fighting for your place in a world that wants to brea...
Iron Flame Books - Paperback & Hardcover Editions
Explosive, emotional, and full of revelations. The world expands in ways you didn’t see coming, and every page feels like a payoff. You’ll laugh, yell, and maybe cry, but it'll keep you locked in.
Onyx Storm- Rebecca Yarros
Dragons, rivals-to-lovers, and nonstop adrenaline. These books hook you instantly. Want the whole series??!!? Get it HERE!!
Empyrean Series Books | Hardcover & Paperback Editions
💘 Romance That Feels Like Summer (Even When It’s Not)
For when you need sunshine, slow burns, and the kind of love that feels like a deep breath.
Heartache, nostalgia, and healing all rolled into one. Exes pretending to be together again? Emily Henry makes it hurt so good.
Happy Place - by Emily Henry
Witty, heartfelt, and full of chemistry. Abby writes rom-coms that actually make you feel something deeper.
Just for the Summer - Target Exclusive Edition - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
Messy, nostalgic, and full of feelings. It’s summer heartbreak and growing up all at once and it’s addicting.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy Books
For when a small-town cinnamon roll man ruins your high-functioning city girl era.
Part of Your World - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
A small-town Schitt’s Creek-style rom-com. Fishermen, spice, and character growth … aka pure serotonin.
It Happened One Summer - by Tessa Bailey (Paperback)
Music, friendship, and longing: it’s a quieter, sweeter vibe than its sister book but still flirty and full of heart.
Hook, Line, and Sinker - by Tessa Bailey
Nostalgia in book form. Second-chance love, lakeside summers, and the ache of growing up. This is emotional comfort reading.
Every Summer After - by Carley Fortune (Paperback)
For when you swear you won’t fall for him… and then absolutely do anyway.
This Summer Will Be Different - by Carley Fortune (Paperback)
For when you’re stuck on what could’ve been and destiny finally gives you a do-over.
Meet Me at the Lake - by Carley Fortune (Paperback)
🏹 Addictive Dystopia + Page Turning Worlds
For when you crave chaos, rebellion, and the thrill of choosing your own fate.
Iconic for a reason. Political tension, survival, and heart. It’s gripping from the first page and still hits just as hard now.
The Hunger Games: Books, Box Sets ...
Factions, rebellion, and identity. Fast-paced and nostalgic. Just the kind of series that gets you turning pages again.
Divergent - By Veronica Roth ( Paperback )
The Bachelor meets royalty. It’s dramatic, romantic, and deliciously addictive. Perfect when you want something light and fun but still emotionally satisfying.
The Selection Series by Kiera Cass
💔 EMOTIONAL DAMAGE BUT MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL
For when you’re in the mood to cry, heal, and fall apart just a little (it’s self-care, promise).
Short but emotional. Music, love, and loss told in a way that sticks with you. Perfect if you want something meaningful but quick.
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Atmospheric and poetic. A slow, haunting story about loneliness, resilience, and nature. This is the kind of book that lingers after you close it.
Where the Crawdads Sing - by Delia Owens (Hardcover)
Tender, nostalgic, and quietly devastating. It captures first love in all its awkward, beautiful imperfection.
Eleanor & Park (Hardcover) by Rainbow Rowell
🌸 BOOKTOK-CORE COMFORTS
For when you want something cozy, flirty, and just the right amount of dramatic.
Grumpy scientist meets sunshine academic. Nerdy, flirty, and full of STEMinist energy. The banter is top-tier.
The Love Hypothesis - by Ali Hazelwood (Paperback)
It’s about love, ambition, and believing in yourself all wrapped in swoon-worthy science romance.
Love on the Brain - by Ali Hazelwood (Paperback)
The perfect grumpy-sunshine story. This one is quietly emotional but still so comforting and you're sure to miss the characters the second your turn the last page.
Funny Story - by Emily Henry (Hardcover)
For when you want fake dating, real feelings, and enough emotional whiplash to keep you up all night.
Yours Truly - (Part of Your World) by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
For when you need perspective, laughter, and a love story that feels like living fully.
Life's Too Short - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
For when a random dog, a rock star, and fate team up to wreck your emotional stability.
The Happy Ever After Playlist - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
For when you want to laugh, cry, and accidentally develop a crush on your best friend.
Friend Zone - By Abby Jimenez ( Paperback )
🏒 FLIRTY SPORTS ROMANCE & COLLEGE-ERA CHAOS
For when you want witty banter, messy feelings, and athletes you’ll accidentally fall for.
For when enemies-to-lovers meets figure skates and locker room tension.
Icebreaker: A Novel - by Hannah Grace (Paperback)
For when summer camp turns steamy, and catching feelings is definitely not part of the plan.
Wildfire - Target Exclusive Edition - by Hannah Grace (Paperback)
For when you want comfort, charm, and that soft, slow-burn love that sneaks up on you.
Daydream - (The Maple Hills) by Hannah Grace (Paperback)
For when you want campus chaos, slow-burn tension, and men who fall first but pretend they didn’t. Get the whole trilogy here!!
List of Books by Hannah Grace