Hi there! I run a bookstagram account (@liztheliterary) and these are some of my favourite books that I've read over the years and can 110% recommend!
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Fantasy favourites
Thrilling thrillers
Special editions
Contemporary x romcoms
Fantasy favourites
I like how dark and gritty it is
Vicious by V. E. Schwab, Paperback
A woman sees Death and they have to solve a murder together 👀 amazing trilogy!
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
Read this if you liked Katniss and Peeta's relationship from The Hunger Games!!!
A Dance of Lies by Brittney Arena
One of the best fantasy series I have ever read.
These are the US paperback editions.
Shades of Magic trilogy by V.E. Schwab
An amazing YA duology - dark and addictive! Finished both books in 24 hours.
Monsters of Verity Series by Victoria Schwab
Such a great YA series. I read it for the first time as an adult when they announced the Disney adaptation and it was incredible. I didn't feel too old for it and thoroughly enjoyed every book!
The spines and covers both form a big picture when plac...
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Loved this series so much that my friends gifted me this beautiful new set. I love the statues on the spines!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
A beautiful and haunting story about a girl who can see past the veil. Middle grade read!
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
Ve Schwab's debut novel - such a treat!
The Near Witch #1 - Victoria Schwab
Such an in depth, academic read about being oppressed in academia. Not for everyone, but made me WEEP.
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Twilight but for adults!
Watch A Discovery of Witches
Absolute perfect read anytime of the year, but especially for spooky season!
Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1) by Leigh Bardugo
The Queen of Hearts' villain origin story ❤️💫
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
A stunning sapphic vampire book!
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
Thrilling thrillers
A scientific research project on a ship goes wrong when the researchers found exactly what they were looking for - sirens.
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
A super compelling murder mystery with an interesting format - emails and other correspondences!
True Crime Story by Joseph Knox
Great YA murder mystery trilogy! US edition
A good girls guide to murder book series by Holly jackson - us edition
The BEST thriller I have ever read. Extremely dark but stays with you for a long time.
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
A super short and satisfying read if you need to achieve your reading goal!
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
Such a good read with quite an original plot!
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
Nobody does thrillers like Gillian Flynn!
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
A time travel murder mystery - a must read!!!
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Such a unique thriller - combining humour and mystery!
Matchmaking for Psychopaths by Tasha Coryell
A science experiment on sasquatches gone wrong 👀
Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre
Special editions
One of my favourite series ever, as evident by my many editions 🤣 these are some of my favourite editions! I love the foiling and art work.
Shades of Magic trilogy by VE Schwab, US collectors editions
The BEST fantasy trilogy I've ever read! These stunning copies have a special place in my heart.
Shades of Magic trilogy - UK Collectors Edition
Really loved this YA murder mystery series a few years ago but hated the original covers. So had to get these when they were announced and absolutely love them!
A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson - collectors edition
A beautiful edition of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! This book is a The Hunger Games prequel, exploring President Coriolanus Snow's introduction to The Games.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel)
Gorgeous collectors edition of This Savage Song by V.E Schwab. One of my favourite books!
This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity, #1) by Victoria Schwab
Contemporary x romcoms
An incredibly well researched and executed book about love and space.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
My favourite book of 2025. That's it.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
A girl makes a deal with the dark....
The paperback edition of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by VE Schwab. An absolute must read!
