I used to scroll more than I read — until these books pulled me all the way back in. From emotional slow burns to addictive fantasy plots, these are the stories that fully cured my reading slump. If you’re into found family, messy romance, unforgetta...
Small town romance with spice, drama, and a protective MMC.
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
Fake-dating trope done right. A STEM girl + grumpy professor.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Childhood friends to lovers with a secret. If you liked Love & Other Words.
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
A scandalous old-Hollywood actress shares her life story. You’ll cry.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Dragons, romance, and betrayal in a fast-paced fantasy world. BookTok fave.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
A lyrical and heartbreaking retelling of Achilles and Patroclus. Beautifully tragic.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Slow start, but turns spicy, magical, and gripping. Feyre is THAT girl.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A rom-com that’s actually deep and smart. Writer + writer enemies-to-lovers.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Second-chance romance told in dual timelines. You’ll highlight every other page.
Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino
A fun mystery meets Gossip Girl. Rich family drama and puzzles.
The Inheritance Games Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
True crime energy with teen drama. Super fast-paced. You won’t put it down.
