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Books I loved and why you should read them
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items I’ve been a reader forever and as someone who’s picky, these are (in my opinion) top tier recommendations! There’s something for everyone!
Danielle L. Jensen is THAT girl when it comes to fantasy romance. The fantasy and romance are always perfectly balanced. The protagonist, Freya, is strong, but also soft. I loved her journey as she found her strength-also the fight scenes felt like w...
A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfated
This is one of my favorite fantasy series! The fantasy always hits, the word building and characters are fleshed out and executed excellently-and the romance only adds to the plot, it never takes away or takes you out of the story.
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen, Paperback
As an OG Emily Henry lover, her books only continue to get better. This is her latest release and it made me feel warm and proud inside. Daphne and Miles are entertaining, realistic, but also vulnerable.
Funny Story by Emily Henry, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
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If you like literature fiction, I implore you to pick this up. You’ll feel every emotion reading this and you’ll grow to care for Mungo.
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
YA fantasy but make it immersive and addictive. Brandon Sanderson is such a master at what he does and this is such a great place to start with getting into his world!
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn Series #1)|Paperback
This is a great book to read if you want to get into literary fiction! It explores themes of adulthood, burnout, depression, and capitalism-all in a really provoking and engaging way!
Ripe: A Novel by Sarah Rose Etter, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
This was such a riveting and heartbreaking read! But it was also so impactful when it came to the discussions of humans and nature.
Once There Were Wolves: A Novel|Paperback - Barnes & Noble
A fast paced YA book that kept my attention and immersed me in the story. I don’t often read YA, but this is such a fun read that you won’t want to put down!
The Naturals (Naturals Series #1)|Paperback - Barnes & Noble
One of my favorite classics! It’s thick, but don’t let the size intimidate you. The translation linked is the best-it makes the writing palatable and displays the beautiful writing and complex story perfectly!
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Paperback
A fun and thrilling technological drama! It held my attention, it’s captivating, the world is intriguing, and it’s perfect to get you out of a reading slump!
Dark Matter: A Novel by Blake Crouch, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
I’m an OG fan when it comes to these books! They’re politically intriguing, fantastical, and the romance-while a subplot-is done well. I love this world with all of my heart.
The Cruel Prince (Folk of the Air Series #1) by Holly Black, Paperback
If you’re new to fantasy or just a fun & quick read, I really enjoyed this! It has elements of vampires, found family, and political intrigue. Theres also subplots of romance!
A Tempest of Tea (B&N Exclusive Edition) - Barnes & Noble
Such a fun time! If you like to binge series, you love found family, urban fantasy settings, romance, and an actual compelling plot-the shadow hunters world is for you! It’s like being transported to being a teen again (but in the best way). It’s so ...
City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments Series #1) - Barnes & Noble
Hunger games is the best well written YA series to exist in the world and I’m so glad that the series continued. To get background on Snow and be in his head is captivating, compelling, and chilling. It’s essential for any hunger games fan, but it’s ...
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel)
This is my favorite classic ever and let me tell you why: don’t go in expecting action and facing off with Dracula. Do go in expecting the haunting presence of Dracula and a character study of the various individuals highlighted in the book.
Dracula (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Paperback
Yellowface is fun and insightful and it makes you think & question. It’s also incredibly fast paced and great for getting out of a reading slump.
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®
Babel is lengthy and intense, but it’s also beautiful. The found family in it is pure and natural, the setting it atmospheric and compelling, and the topics and themes are important. It’s heavy fantasy, but it’s worth it.
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