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swoon worthy romance reads
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items i'd like to think of myself as something of a romance connoisseur. i have explored a broad spectrum of romance novels, from classics to rom-coms, and fantasy to coming of age. it can be difficult to find a story that's compelling enough to keep you w...
for anyone who loves a romantic fantasy read (bonus since it's a series). serpent and dove is a compelling story that combines some of the greatest tropes: enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, and forced proximity. amazing. it can be quite slow in t...
Serpent & Dove (Serpent & Dove, #1) by Shelby Mahurin
would it be a romance novel list without better than the movies? lynn painter knows how to do a YA romance, and this is one of her best. you'll fall in love with the characters (wes bennet is one of my favourite mmc's!). it's overall just such a ligh...
Better Than the Movies
all i can say is underrated. liana cincotti does not fail, and if you are feeling in the mood to pick up a good romance, let it be this one. i know that with many YA romances, the writing can feel quite basic. but the writing style is truly beautiful...
Don't Be In Love by Liana Cincotti
another fantasy. the plot of divine rivals is really intriguing (magical letters, war of gods, etc), which gives the romance a brilliant stage. its enemies to lovers, insane yearning, tied into a story told through a beautiful writing style. this is ...
Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1) by Rebecca Ross
another liana cincotti, but it would be a crime not to recommend this. again, beautiful writing and characters. i am a sucker for fake dating, and while i know this trope can sometimes be extremely irritating, liana does it so well. the yearning from both sides is amazing. again, a really nice light hearted YA story, with relatable characters for many i think.
Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti
this one is heavy but really quite life changing. all the bright places is much more than a simple romance, focussing on themes like depression, grief, and suicide. so the relationship is more a means of exploration into these topics. but in its weig...
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
the literal blueprint for enemies to lovers! i won't lie, it took me a while to get through this book because old english can be a challenge to read. but once you get used to it, the love story between darcy and elizabeth is classic for a reason. it'...
Pride and Prejudice
this is one of my favourite books of all time. there is heavy romance, although it isn't be a purely ‘romance novel.’ the love story is tear inducing in so many ways, and i don't think i have ever read a book as beautifully written as this one. i wil...
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
another lynn painter, sorry can't help it!!! as i've mentioned, i LOVE fake dating and this is another top tier take on this trope. it's light and easy for those relaxing evenings, and the love story will make you put the book down and giggle in your...
Fake Skating by Lynn Painter