My favorite series of all timeeeee!! An urban fantasy trilogy with two prequel novellas. This has the best character work and political intrigue I’ve ever experienced
Jade City (Green Bone Saga #1) by Fonda Lee, Paperback
One of my favorite fantasy trilogies of all time. A grim dark historical fantasy based off the war of Nanking in China VS Japan. Very dark and gruesome. You see the harsh realities of war and the main character will make you angry throughout the enti...
The Poppy War Series by R.F. Kuang
The BEST ya fantasy series!! It’s much heavier than I would have expected since it’s YA. Has one of the best romance subplots as an added bonus
An Ember in the Ashes #1
The craziest action packed Norse mythology inspired fantasy series. The pacing in this insane. Has the coolest battle scenes and female main character. Also love the found family in this one
The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1) by John Gwynne
One of the only sci fi series I’ve read but I absolutely loved this. Action packed and has the best found family. I think this is a great introduction to the sci fi genre
Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
One of my favorite books OF ALL TIME. And this one has to be listened to on audio this is 10000% required. The reading experience will not be the same
Project Hail Mary: A Novel - Books
One of the very few books that have left me SPEECHLESS. My jaw was on the floor and I was genuinely not okay for awhile after finishing this. A standalone dark academia fantasy that has you questioning humanity
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
A standalone Japanese military fantasy. You’ve got samurai’s with elemental magic. The best battle scenes. This book is TRAUMATICCC. Has one of the strongest female main characters
The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
A YA dystopian trilogy that took me by surprise! Incredibly unique and thought provoking
Arc of a Scythe #1 - Neal Shusterman
An AMAZING middle eastern inspired fantasy trilogy. Has the coolest magic system and world building with one of my favorite slow buuuuurn romances
The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy, #1) by S.A. Chakraborty
A YA dystopian series that got me back into reading as an adult. So much cringe but in the best way possible
Shatter Me Series
The most addicting urban fantasy series of all time I don’t understand what kind of crack the authors put into this book but it’s insane. The writing is terrible but I eat up every single page not gonna lie. We have slow burn enemies to lovers the te...
Zodiac Academy (12 book series) Kindle Edition
One of my god tier fantasy series. There’s only two books out but wow this is just absolutely phenomenal. The main character is one of the smartest characters and he’s always ten steps ahead of everyone
The Will of the Many (Hierarchy, #1) by James Islington
A very unique fantasy debut!! The special edition for this book is GORGEOUUSSS with a reversible dust jacket. The author is an illustrator for anime and I can see her love for art shine through with this.
House of the Beast by Michelle Wong
One of the best standalone fantasy books to exist. It’s very short and could be read in one sitting. It’s a little confusing at first but in a good way. It’s very intriguing and keeps you hooked and wanting to understand what is happening. Piranesi i...
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
An AMAZING follow up to the ember in the ashes quartet. I was so confused for the first 50% of the book I sos not DNFd but I think that was intentional. Be patient with this one because the ending was so worth it
Heir Duology #1 - Sabaa Tahir
An Egyptian inspired fantasy duology that I’m currently reading so I’ll be back with updates
The Jasad Heir (The Scorched Throne, #1) by Sara Hashem
A dark gothic fantasy with only the first book out in a series but I LOOVED. Such a unique story with one of the most wholesome characters EVERR. I enjoyed this more than the one dark window duology
The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1)
One of the most addicting YA fantasy duologies I FLEWWW through this. It’s just a fun time nothing serious. An easy read and great for beginners to fantasy
Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1) by Kristen Ciccarelli
A magical realism duology that is SOOO UNDERHYPPEDD. I listened to this on audio and I was hooked. Way more action packed and devastating than I ever would have thought.
What the River Knows (Secrets of the Nile, #1) by Isabel Ibañez
A YA standalone fantasy that’s a retelling of the count of montecristo. We have a strong FMC with a fast paced plot. I loved this one!!
For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga
One of my favorite booktok romantasies! I think this 100% deserves the hype. We have a human in a vampire trial. Love this
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
The first book in a series with the sequel releasing soon!! Such a fun romantasy with a marriage of convenience and sharing a bed 🤪
The Serpent and the Wolf by Rebecca Robinson
A epic dragon rider fantasy that has such a classic feel with the chosen one trope. This series is LOOOONG with a HUGE cast of characters so this is a very advanced fantasy series
Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and the Broken, #1) by Ryan Cahill
One of my favorite cozy standalone fantasies!! I’m not usually a fan of cozy fantasy but this just has the perfect amount of stakes. Such a unique magic system and had fun characters
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
A fun series that’s very bingeable. Not my favorite but a fun fantasy for beginners
Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades, #1) by Mai Corland
A standalone fantasy that’s 150 pages you can read this in on sitting. I don’t understand how fonda Lee created this world with such loveable characters in such a short amount of time. Such a solid rea
Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee
A YA fantasy duology that deserves all the hype that it gets. It’s a little instalovey but I absolutely loved the characters together
Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1) by Rebecca Ross
One of my favorite YA Romantasies!!! SO UNDERRATED
This Woven Kingdom #1 - Tahereh Mafi
One of my new all time favorites!!! The best fantasy romance ever. Comparable to Jade city
Red City (The New Alchemists, #1) by Marie Lu
A very fun romantasy!!! I actually really love the male love interest in this
Phantasma (Wicked Games, #1) by Kaylie Smith
A BEAUTIFUL fantasy romance ever
Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
An epic fantasy series with the chosen one, epic adventure, and animal companions
Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1) by John Gwynne
An absolutely stunning debut fantasy novel. One of the best Asian inspired fantasies I’ve read
The Poet Empress by Shen Tao
An absolute EPIC fantasy series I’m obsessed with
Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1) by John Gwynne
Absolutely fire stand alone sci fi
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee | Goodreads
Go into this book blind. It’s. A strange one. That’s all I will say
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
A fun fast paced romantasy. Great for beginners
Trial of the Sun Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos, #1)
An absolute amazing historical fantasy book! Comparable to the poppy war
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
A easy and fun fantasy book
Vicious (Villains, #1) by V.E. Schwab
A fun dystopian romance
To Cage a Wild Bird (Divided Fates #1) by Brooke Fast
A dystopian romance that is worth the hype!
Daggermouth (The Heart Duology Book 1) eBook
A fantasy romance
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
A new favorite fantasy with romance that I’m OBSESSEDDD with!!
The Road of Bones (The Ashen, #1) by Demi Winters
Thriller/horror
One of my favorite thrillers! So action packed I was GLUUUEDD to this one
The Chain by Adrian McKinty
My all time favorite horror novel!!! So unique and spooky. Definitely read this one physically so you can see the creepy pictures the kid drew. This has one of the CRAZIEST TWISTS
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
One of my favorite OG thrillers!! This is the book that got me into the genre. I read it years ago and still think about it
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A Favorite of mine! The twist was spectacular and this one had me on the edge of my seat the entire way through
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
One of my favorite thrillers of aallll time I recommend this to everyone! Dark gothic spooky and the ending gave me whiplash this one is crazy
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Another terrifying horror book by Monika Kim! Deeply disturbing
Molka by Monika Kim
A super fun spooky horror!! Crazy endings are Riley Sagers specialty
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
Very thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through. A solid thriller
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
A very hyped book but an amazing one. Such a great introduction to the thriller genre and I’m so excited for the movie!
The Housemaid: McFadden, Freida: 9781538742570
A very fun and short fast paced read
The Inmate: A gripping psychological thriller - Kindle edition by McFadden ...
One of Freida’s better books! This is a fun one
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
One of my favorite horror books. I read this in literally one sitting I did NOT MOOVEE
Penpal by Dathan Auerbach
One of the darkest most graphic books that I’ve read but one of my favorites. This one has stuck with me for years
Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
This is not going to be a book for everyone but I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! This one is crazy weird and feels like a trip. Nice and short you can read it in one sitting
Bunny #1 - Mona Awad
A new favorite of mine wow this was absolutely amazing!! Such a unique story and kept me on the edge of my seat. If you want to read something a little different this one is great
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
Such an underrated thriller!
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
A super fun fast paced thriller! Lisa jewel never misses
Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
A Japanese translated book that’s super short you can read it one sitting. Has THE BESTTTT revenge plot
Confessions by Kanae Minato
Wow one of the darkest thrillers ever. This one is not for the wrak
A very weird and dark thriller/horror with first generation Korean American characters. I particularly resonated with this book coming from an Asian immigrant family myself
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
One of my favorite mysteries ever! The ending was crazy
Guess Again by Charlie Donlea
A super fun and fast paced thriller!!
The Last Word by Taylor Adams
A super fast paced and heart pounding thriller! One of my favorites from 2025
You'll Never Know by Caleb Stephens
Freida’s newest release that I had so much fun with!!!
Dear Debbie - McFadden, Freida: Kindle Store
A very fast paced and fun thriller
Love, mom - Livre - Fnac
My favorite book from this author! A very dark thriller, not for the week
Gray After Dark by Noelle W. Ihli - Goodreads
One of my favorite thrillers EVERRR! A more meaningful thriller
The Mad Wife by Meagan Church | Goodreads
A fun thriller with a jaw dropping ending
Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino | Goodreads
One of my new favorite thrillers. Absolutely loved the Japanese mythical stories blended into the story
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker | Goodreads
My favorite Alice Feeney book this was absolutely amazing!!! I was hooked from chapter one
My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney | Goodreads
Another absolutely fire horror from this author
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer | Goodreads
A very fun and unique book!
Strange Pictures by Uketsu | Goodreads
A super fun and fast paced thriller that you cannot go wrong with
The Housewife by Natalie Barelli
A dark gothic horror book that’s perfect for fall
You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews
A YA dark horror novel that’s pretty dark for YA. It’s so addicting
Don't Let the Forest In
Another banger from David Ellis. A fast paced addicting thriller
Keep Them Close by David Ellis
One of my favorite thrillers of all time. You can’t trust anyone in this book
Look Closer - Ellis, David: Books
An absolute INSANE horror book im obsessed!!
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer | Goodreads
An amazinnggg horror book with Japanese mythiloy
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker | Goodreads
A super disturbing a dark short story collection to on that’s perfect for spooky season!
Sometimes I Scare Myself: A Collection of Horror
General fiction
One of my favorite series OF ALL TIME. Fredrick Backman is a master of his craft. I swear he understand humans on a whole different level. I see myself in so many of my characters and it makes me thinking about myself every time. This series is liter...
Beartown (Beartown, #1) by Fredrik Backman
Another favorite from Fredrick Backman. This book had me SOBBINGGGG
A Man Called Ove: A Novel - Books
This is a popular one for good reason. Fredrick Backman strikes again with a cast of characters that is just amazing
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
One of my favorite books of all time!! There’s a cozy mystery with an octopus’s POV. Such a wholesome story I can guarantee you will love
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Read with Jenna Pick: 9780063204157: Van ...
A very solid read! A beautiful story of love and friendship that I read a couple years ago but has stuck with me
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Another amazing character driven story by Fredrick Backman the most talented author of the generation
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Not my usual genre but the drama and toxicity is just so addicting
Magnolia Parks Universe Series by Jessa Hastings
One of my favorite books of 2025. An absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful story
Broken Country (Reese's Book Club): 9781668078181: Hall, Clare Leslie
A very dark book with many triggering topics. But su ch a meaningful and important book to read
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell | Goodreads
One of the best reads of all time. Deeply emotional
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
Another amazing yet emotional book by Sarah damoff
The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff
An extremely dark and emotional book that's perfect
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell | Goodreads
Historical fiction
My all time favorite historical fiction and favorite Kristin Hannah book
The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
One of my favorites by Kristin Hannah. A story of motherhood, trauma, love, and loss
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
One of my favorite books of all time. A beautifully tragic story
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
One of my favorite books OF ALL TIME. Beautifully tragic and the ending to this has my jaw ON THE FLOOOR INTO THE CORE OF THE EARTH OKAY PLEASE READ THIS
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
A classic by Kristin Hannah that’s a great introduction to the historical fiction genre
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
A heartbreaking and tragic but beautiful story that I will never forget
