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The 20 books you NEED on your October TBR đâ¨
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items This list is a full roundup of the twenty books I finished in September that absolutely belong on your October TBR. It blends the best of BookTok favorites, viral dark romances, and sweeping romantasy sagas into one place so you can find your next ob...Â
Within this list you will see the epic dragon rider romantasy of Rebecca Yarrosâs Empyrean series with its brutal trials, political intrigue, and enemies to lovers tension that has completely defined the romantasy category this year. Alongside it is ...Â
On the darker side, I read the infamous Cat and Mouse duet that has become one of the most talked about dark romances on BookTok with its stalker obsession, heavy triggers, and unhinged antihero. I also dove into the taboo Web of Silence duet which t...
Paranormal romance lovers will find the reverse harem chaos of Owned by the Alphas with its primal werewolf rituals, while dark academia fans will be drawn to the gothic setting and forbidden professor romance of Nocticadia.Â
For readers who crave sprawling interconnected series, this list also includes the Legacy of Gods world by Rina Kent with six books that follow the King and Volkov heirs through campus settings, mafia legacies, and relationships built on obsession, b...Â
This is your one stop guide to building an October TBR filled with dragons, obsession, betrayal, slow burn, forbidden love, and the exact kinds of characters and worlds that keep readers hooked from the first page to the last.
Within this list you will see the epic dragon rider romantasy of Rebecca Yarrosâs Empyrean series with its brutal trials, political intrigue, and enemies to lovers tension that has completely defined the romantasy category this year. Alongside it is ...Â
On the darker side, I read the infamous Cat and Mouse duet that has become one of the most talked about dark romances on BookTok with its stalker obsession, heavy triggers, and unhinged antihero. I also dove into the taboo Web of Silence duet which t...
Paranormal romance lovers will find the reverse harem chaos of Owned by the Alphas with its primal werewolf rituals, while dark academia fans will be drawn to the gothic setting and forbidden professor romance of Nocticadia.Â
For readers who crave sprawling interconnected series, this list also includes the Legacy of Gods world by Rina Kent with six books that follow the King and Volkov heirs through campus settings, mafia legacies, and relationships built on obsession, b...Â
This is your one stop guide to building an October TBR filled with dragons, obsession, betrayal, slow burn, forbidden love, and the exact kinds of characters and worlds that keep readers hooked from the first page to the last.
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Dragons and Romantasy September đâ¨
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My Spicy September ReadsđĽđ
Dragons and Romantasy September đâ¨
This section pulls together all of the romantasy I read in September, perfect for anyone building an October TBR filled with dragons, deadly battles, and slow-burn romances. Here youâll find epic fantasy sagas where dragon riders fight to survive at ...
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Romantasy of dragons, deadly trials, and enemies to lovers.
The viral romantasy sensation of 2023, Fourth Wing follows Violet Sorrengail at Basgiath War College as sheâs forced to survive deadly trials and bond with dragons. Packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, action, and found family, itâs perfect for rom...
The viral romantasy sensation of 2023, Fourth Wing follows Violet Sorrengail at Basgiath War College as sheâs forced to survive deadly trials and bond with dragons. Packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, action, and found family, itâs perfect for rom...
Fourth Wing - The Empyrean 1
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Romantasy sequel of betrayals, conspiracies, and survival.
The high-stakes sequel to Fourth Wing, Iron Flame raises the danger with political sabotage, brutal trials, and shocking betrayals. Violet must fight harder than ever to protect her dragons and the people she loves. A must-read for fans of high-stake...
The high-stakes sequel to Fourth Wing, Iron Flame raises the danger with political sabotage, brutal trials, and shocking betrayals. Violet must fight harder than ever to protect her dragons and the people she loves. A must-read for fans of high-stake...
Iron Flame - The Empyrean 2
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Fantasy romance with memory loss, rare dragons, and intrigue.
Book three of the Empyrean series brings twists, new dragon lore, and memory tampering that shake Violet and Xadenâs bond. With political intrigue, shifting alliances, and shocking reveals, Onyx Storm keeps the tension high. Perfect for romantasy rea...
Book three of the Empyrean series brings twists, new dragon lore, and memory tampering that shake Violet and Xadenâs bond. With political intrigue, shifting alliances, and shocking reveals, Onyx Storm keeps the tension high. Perfect for romantasy rea...
Onyx Storm - The Empyrean 3
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Fantasy romcom with banter, schemes, and a villain crush.Â
A witty fantasy romcom where Evie accidentally takes a job as the villainâs assistant and finds herself wrapped in conspiracies, magic, and banter-filled slow burn. Perfect for fans of morally gray heroes, workplace tropes, and lighthearted fantasy w...
A witty fantasy romcom where Evie accidentally takes a job as the villainâs assistant and finds herself wrapped in conspiracies, magic, and banter-filled slow burn. Perfect for fans of morally gray heroes, workplace tropes, and lighthearted fantasy w...
Accomplice to the Villain
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Brutal romantasy opener with war, politics, and slow burn.Â
The first book in the Legend of Thezmarr series introduces a brutal world of war, betrayal, and political intrigue. Featuring a fierce heroine and a powerful love interest, it blends slow-burn romantasy with high fantasy grit. Ideal for fans of Sarah...
The first book in the Legend of Thezmarr series introduces a brutal world of war, betrayal, and political intrigue. Featuring a fierce heroine and a powerful love interest, it blends slow-burn romantasy with high fantasy grit. Ideal for fans of Sarah...
Blood & Steel (The Legends of Thezmarr, #1)
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Fantasy romance sequel of vows, betrayal, and painful sacrifice.
The second book in the Legend of Thezmarr series escalates with political scheming, magical costs, and painful betrayals. The romance deepens even as loyalty and love are tested. A darkly addictive sequel for fans of romantasy sagas filled with angst...
The second book in the Legend of Thezmarr series escalates with political scheming, magical costs, and painful betrayals. The romance deepens even as loyalty and love are tested. A darkly addictive sequel for fans of romantasy sagas filled with angst...
Vows & Ruins (The Legends of Thezmarr, #2)
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Prophecy romantasy of shifting loyalties, destiny, and choice. Â Â
In the third installment of Thezmarr, prophecies and fate complicate choices of loyalty, love, and survival. With heightened drama and twists, it continues the saga for fans of destiny-driven romantasy. Perfect if you love prophecy tropes and morally...
In the third installment of Thezmarr, prophecies and fate complicate choices of loyalty, love, and survival. With heightened drama and twists, it continues the saga for fans of destiny-driven romantasy. Perfect if you love prophecy tropes and morally...
Fate & Furies (The Legends of Thezmarr, #3)
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Epic romantasy finale with battles, magic, and tested love.
 The final book in the Legend of Thezmarr series concludes with war, hidden powers, and a love story tested by chaos. Packed with epic battles and emotional payoffs, itâs a sweeping finale for romantasy readers who want both magic and romance in their...
 The final book in the Legend of Thezmarr series concludes with war, hidden powers, and a love story tested by chaos. Packed with epic battles and emotional payoffs, itâs a sweeping finale for romantasy readers who want both magic and romance in their...
Shadow & Storms (The Legends of Thezmarr, #4)
My Spicy September ReadsđĽđ
This section is where the darker reads live, with romances built on obsession, forbidden dynamics, and high spice. Here youâll find cult-favorite dark romances with stalker MMCs and heavy triggers, taboo duets built on silence and secrets, paranormal...
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Dark academia with forbidden romance, parasites, and secrets.
A gothic dark academia romance set at Dracadia University, filled with parasites, secret societies, and morally gray science. Lilia becomes the assistant to the infamous âDoctor Deathâ and discovers a dangerous mix of obsession, forbidden love, and h...
A gothic dark academia romance set at Dracadia University, filled with parasites, secret societies, and morally gray science. Lilia becomes the assistant to the infamous âDoctor Deathâ and discovers a dangerous mix of obsession, forbidden love, and h...
Nocticadia by Keri Lake
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Stalker dark romance with obsession, clues, and suspense.
A cult-favorite dark romance known across BookTok, Haunting Adeline follows the disturbing stalker-obsession dynamic between Zade and Adeline. It blends diary entries, gothic suspense, and taboo tension with heavy triggers, graphic scenes, and a mora...
A cult-favorite dark romance known across BookTok, Haunting Adeline follows the disturbing stalker-obsession dynamic between Zade and Adeline. It blends diary entries, gothic suspense, and taboo tension with heavy triggers, graphic scenes, and a mora...
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #1) by H.D. Carlton
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Graphic dark romance sequel with vengeance, rescue, and toxic love.
The conclusion to the Cat and Mouse Duet pushes even darker, diving into human trafficking rings, vigilante justice, and the consuming toxicity of Zade and Adelineâs bond. Intense, graphic, and relentless, itâs a brutal sequel for readers who want ex...
The conclusion to the Cat and Mouse Duet pushes even darker, diving into human trafficking rings, vigilante justice, and the consuming toxicity of Zade and Adelineâs bond. Intense, graphic, and relentless, itâs a brutal sequel for readers who want ex...
Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet Book #2)
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Paranormal reverse harem where possessive alphas claim their mate.
A paranormal romance where human virgins are offered to werewolves under the blood moon, and one heroine ends up claimed by three alphas. This high-heat, primal reverse harem is fast-paced, trope-driven, and unapologetically spicy. Great for fans of ...
A paranormal romance where human virgins are offered to werewolves under the blood moon, and one heroine ends up claimed by three alphas. This high-heat, primal reverse harem is fast-paced, trope-driven, and unapologetically spicy. Great for fans of ...
Owned by the Alphas by Jen Cooper
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Taboo duet opener of secrets, silence, and dangerous devotion.
The Web of Silence Duet begins with Olivia and Malachi in a story about trauma, silence, and dangerous devotion. This taboo-leaning dark romance mixes family secrets, obsession, and psychological tension. Ideal for readers who want angsty forbidden d...
The Web of Silence Duet begins with Olivia and Malachi in a story about trauma, silence, and dangerous devotion. This taboo-leaning dark romance mixes family secrets, obsession, and psychological tension. Ideal for readers who want angsty forbidden d...
Little Stranger: A Dark Taboo Romance (The Web of Silence Duet Book 1)
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Forbidden duet finale of lies, trauma, and obsessive love.
The conclusion to the Web of Silence Duet unravels secrets and lies as Olivia and Malachiâs relationship spirals into obsession and intimacy. Emotional, raw, and taboo, itâs the darker finish that cements the duet as a must-read for fans of forbidden...
The conclusion to the Web of Silence Duet unravels secrets and lies as Olivia and Malachiâs relationship spirals into obsession and intimacy. Emotional, raw, and taboo, itâs the darker finish that cements the duet as a must-read for fans of forbidden...
Little Liar: A Dark Taboo Romance (The Web of Silence Duet Book 2)
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Antihero bully romance with trauma, obsession, and power.
God of Malice: A Dark College Romance (Legacy of Gods Book 1)
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Bully dark romance with enemies to lovers tension.Â
The second book in the Legacy of Gods series follows Creighton King, a ruthless antihero, and Annika Volkov, the girl who challenges his cold façade. Their romance is fueled by cruelty, obsession, and the thrill of enemies who canât stay away from ea...
The second book in the Legacy of Gods series follows Creighton King, a ruthless antihero, and Annika Volkov, the girl who challenges his cold façade. Their romance is fueled by cruelty, obsession, and the thrill of enemies who canât stay away from ea...
God of Pain (Legacy of Gods, #2) by Rina Kent
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Enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance with obsession and rage.Â
Jeremy Volkov and Cecily Knight form one of the most explosive pairings of the series. Jeremy is cold, ruthless, and fueled by rage, while Cecily is defiant and determined not to be broken. Their romance is full of danger, obsession, and volatile att...
Jeremy Volkov and Cecily Knight form one of the most explosive pairings of the series. Jeremy is cold, ruthless, and fueled by rage, while Cecily is defiant and determined not to be broken. Their romance is full of danger, obsession, and volatile att...
God of Wrath (Legacy of Gods, #3) by Rina Kent
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Dark academia romance of art, revenge, and twisted loyalty.Â
Landon King, the prodigy artist haunted by his past, meets Mia Sokolov, whose family legacy tangles them in betrayal and revenge. Their relationship is destructive yet magnetic, fueled by obsession, jealousy, and unhealed trauma. This book blends aca...
Landon King, the prodigy artist haunted by his past, meets Mia Sokolov, whose family legacy tangles them in betrayal and revenge. Their relationship is destructive yet magnetic, fueled by obsession, jealousy, and unhealed trauma. This book blends aca...
God of Ruin (Legacy of Gods, #4) by Rina Kent
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Forbidden dark romance of loyalty, betrayal, and dangerous obsession.Â
Nikolai Sokolov and Brandon King share one of the most intense relationships of the series. Their story unfolds as a forbidden, high-stakes romance where loyalty to family collides with undeniable desire. Expect betrayal, obsession, and heavy emotion...
Nikolai Sokolov and Brandon King share one of the most intense relationships of the series. Their story unfolds as a forbidden, high-stakes romance where loyalty to family collides with undeniable desire. Expect betrayal, obsession, and heavy emotion...
God of Fury (Legacy of Gods, #5) by Rina Kent
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Enemies-to-lovers romance with memory loss, dominance, and desire. The finale follows Eli King and Ava Nash in a romance twisted by memory erasure, manipulation, and obsession. Ava wakes up in a hospital with no memory, only to discover she is marrie...
God of War (Legacy of Gods, #6) by Rina Kent