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Fantasy books📚WORTH reading
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items Ever feel duped by books recommended on BookTok? I've been disappointed, too! These are the books I've read that were actually WORTH the read and the hype!
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For the VIBES & the ANGST
For the PLOT & the WORLD
For the CHARACTER & the HUMOR
For the VIBES & the ANGST
I know, not exactly an original recommendation. But any book that includes different types of characters in marginalized groups is worth a read! This book is a great read for the vibes and angst, making it easy to turn your brain off!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
This quickly became one of my favorite series! The story is ever evolving and the yearning is everything
Spark of the Everflame: A Novel by Penn Cole, Paperback
Do just want to feel something? The angst, the drama, the battle of what the heart truly wants? Two love interests constantly competing for your heart? This is the series for you! Will you be Team Grim Or Team Oro?
Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1)|Paperback
A game of magic and deceit, a tournament meant to be a testament to the most powerful in the kingdom. Instead, an ordinary girl infiltrates and begins to charm the princes. A forbidden love to scratch your angsty itch! VERY similar to The Red Queen!
Powerless|Hardcover
Of course, you can't ignore the cult classic, ACOTAR has been cited as one of those books that gets you back into reading. It's a good series! Lots of highs and lows and a charming love story!
A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set (5 books)|Paperback
While a daunting series, I will tell you that I find it worth the read! I did mess up and read the prequel first, which made it a little confusing at time, but if there are reading orders posted online! It's a solid story that keeps you shocked every...
From Blood and Ash Special Edition|Paperback
Very interesting premise! I enjoy the dynamic between the main character and Death. I encourage EVERYONE to read this series and do not stop! The magic comes through, I promise!
Belladonna (Belladonna Series #1)|Paperback
I love the dark, dreary setting and the suspense this author managed to put into her story. With a powerful premise and air of mystery, you will want to know everything about everything!
House of Salt and Sorrows|Paperback
An original take of old school fairy tales - but in space!
Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1)|Paperback
A mysterious competition in an imaginary fair ground draws many together to celebrate Caraval! The Legend himself gets caught in schemes and mischief full of angst and forbidden love!
Caraval Boxed Set: Caraval, Legendary, Finale|Hardcover
I had such high hopes! While the world is amazing, the love story felt rushed. Still a great read!
When the Moon Hatched: A Novel|Paperback
This world has promise, but the vibes very much overtake the plot. Steamy, reluctant soulmates forced to work together to harness age old magic of the Seven Gods
Quicksilver (Deluxe Limited Edition)|Paperback
For the PLOT & the WORLD
This is a unique story with an interesting magic system. A classical dark romance without being too dark. Very limited spice, which is nice!
One Dark Window (Deluxe Limited Hardcover Edition)
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Such a fun read! I really enjoyed the story and constant tug of war between the main characters. It’s not overly tropey which is nice these days!
Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1 by Kristen Ciccarelli, Hardcover
I can NOT recommend this series enough! The world building is wonderful and the story is epic! It is so well written and even has a little (lot) of spice.
Gild by Raven Kennedy, Paperback
I know, I know. SJM fans are rabid. But I can’t help to say that this story really is worth the read. The character development and growth of everyone involved is so inspiring. If you can get past the cringey fans, I think you will enjoy it. No press...
Throne of Glass Series
The “Grishaverse”, as her fans call it, is a diverse, immersive world featuring many different cultures and rich stories. I highly recommend any works by Leigh Bardugo!
Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone Trilogy #1)|Paperback
Rachel Gillig did it AGAIN! A totally unique world with characters that make me chuckle! More unique magic mystery comes out and makes a very compelling story!
The Knight and the Moth|Hardcover
I can't get over Leigh Bardugo! Another installment of the Grishaverse, this book follows a new ensemble that are as formidable as they are laughable. With a colorful cast of character and gripping heists, I encourage everyone to give this book a go!
Six of Crows (Six of Crows Series #1)|Hardcover
Danielle Jensen creates a vivid world of politics and intrigue! The world is shown to you through the eyes of different characters from around the world and they all manage to interest beautifully!
The Bridge Kingdom (The Bridge Kingdom Series #1)|Paperback
This prequel series sets up the main series SO well! I love these characters and the world building this series provides and it quickly became one of my favorites!
A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire Series #1)|Hardcover
I love how Holly Black is the queen of the all things fairy and is able to intertwine multiple plotlines in one world. The Cruel Prince is merely one out of three, but has such a redeeming arc and brilliant strategy. I had fun reading this series!
The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air Series #1)|Paperback
If you liked the show, you will LOVE the books. So much is missed, changed, or glossed over that you really get to immerse yourself into their world. And God's be Good, but the final book will be better than the final season.
George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons|Paperback
Tried to get into True Blood but couldn't get over Sookie's voice? Imagine your own in this book series! A classic supernatural mystery series will always keep you guessing and changing which suitor you are rooting for!
Dead until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse / Southern Vampire Series #1) (True Blood)|Paperback
This series is so SO underrated and I wish I had someone to talk about it with. An age old blood feud between two magical families come to a head when history repeats itself, just as the curse demanded.
Witch & Curse (Wicked Series) - Nancy Holder
I love the vibe of old world with new technology combination! And a matriarchal society? 10/10. A compelling history and love story!
The Hurricane Wars Deluxe Collector's Edition: A Novel|Hardcover
For the CHARACTER & the HUMOR
This book was SO not what I expected but boy did I laugh! With a more mature protagonist comes adult humor and a better gaze than YA. I promise you won’t regret picking this book up!
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher, Hardcover
You will either love or hate this series! While still managing to visit some serious themes, it is very much written as a normal College Campus - with a little dark shadow magic woven in. The characters are memorable ad have their own quirks and you ...
Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening|Paperback