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The Books That Broke My Reading Slump๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿฅ€๐Ÿ“š

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Your next five-star obsession starts here! This is a collection of books I've rated 4 stars and above. From world building fantasy books and slow burn romances to dark twists and must finish thrillers. These are the reads I'd actually recommend to a ...
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Romantasy & Fantasy Romance ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿฅ€

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Enemies to lovers? Yes pleaseeee
Quicksilver (The Fae & Alchemy Series Book 1)
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Duty. Blood. Honor. Power.
Brimstone (Fae & Alchemy #2)
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SERIES NOT COMPLETE. This book got me out of my reading slump. I couldnโ€™t stop not put it down and I got the next two in the series right away.
Fourth Wing โ€” Rebecca Yarros | #1 NYT Bestselling Author
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Legendary lovers๐ŸŽถ
Iron Flame (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 2)
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This entire book is a love letter from Xaden to Violet๐Ÿ˜ญ book 4 needs to come out ASAP
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros
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Feyre darling. Probably the best book in the whole series so far IMO
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A buildup to a war. We get lots of character development.
A Court of Wings and Ruin
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โ€œThere you are. Iโ€™ve been looking for youโ€ ๐Ÿ˜ญ
A Court of Thorns and Roses
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I loved this one! It was so fun. A holiday themed novella of the ACOTAR series. Quick read.
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
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Honestly so much going on with this one. Lots of world building but intriguing.
The Aspect of Essence (The Aelfyn Archives Book 1)
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A mortal girl who is kidnapped and raised in the treacherous High Court of the Faerie.
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black
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Jude has tricked Cardan into taking the crown, binding him to her command as a puppet king for a year and a day.
The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air, #2) by Holly Black
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After being declared the High Queen of Faerie, Jude Duarte is abruptly exiled to the mortal world by King Cardan. Stripped of her influence, she lives a quiet, restless life with her siblings. She gets a chance to return but has to confront not only ...
The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3) by Holly Black
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INCOMPLETE SERIES. Hunger Games meets Fourth Wing.
The Wolves of Ruin Series by Sable Sorensen
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Interesting take on the tale of King Midas
Gild (The Plated Prisoner #1)
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Dark Romance ๐Ÿ–ค

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If he canโ€™t have her, no one else can.
Insatiable (The Edge of Darkness, #1) by Leigh Rivers
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Heโ€™ll never forget her, but heโ€™ll never forgive her either.
Voracious (The Edge of Darkness, #2) by Leigh Rivers
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The weapon they created will be their destruction.
Restitution (The Edge of Darkness, #3) by Leigh Rivers
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NOT A HEA. After Elena is saved from a violent assault by "the Silencer"โ€”an infamous, masked serial killer and vigilanteโ€”he develops an intense, frightening obsession with her.
Under Your Scars: A Dark Romance Novel - Books
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Not going to lie this book was actually crazy. But for some reason I couldnโ€™t stop reading it.
Does It Hurt?: An Enemies to Lovers Romance eBook
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Mystery & Psychological Thrillers ๐Ÿ”Ž

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A psychiatric patient who predicts murdersโ€ฆdown to the details.
Patient 7 by Sabrina Wade
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Molly Gray, a 25-year-old neurodivergent hotel maid at the Regency Grand Hotel who finds a wealthy guest dead in his bed and becomes the prime murder suspect.
A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel (Molly the Maid)
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Molly Gray has risen from maid to Head Maid at the prestigious five-star Regency Grand Hotel. Her orderly life shatters when world-renowned mystery author J.D. Grimthorpe collapses and dies from poisoning on the hotel's tearoom floor during a public ...
The Mystery Guest (Molly the Maid, #2) by Nita Prose
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Moral of the storyโ€” everybody lies.
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
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Sheโ€™s looking for the perfect man. Heโ€™s looking for the perfect victim.
The Boyfriend: A Twisty Psychological Thriller
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There are two sides to every story: yours and mine, ours and theirs, His & Hers.
His & Hers by Alice Feeney
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Dark thriller about marriage and revenge.
Beautiful Ugly: A Novel - Feeney, Alice: Books
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The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie?
Behind Closed Doors: A Novel: Paris, B.A. - Books
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So good they made it into a Netflix series
Behind Her Eyes: Suspenseful Thriller
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Romance worth swooning over โค๏ธ

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Mera is treated as an outcast and traitor in her pack after her father attempts to kill the pack leader. Just before her first shift, she attempts to escape, but is dragged back. When she faces her true mate, she is shockingly rejected. During a subs...
Rejected (Shadow Beast Shifters, #1) by Jaymin Eve
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You either love it or hate it. I wouldnโ€™t recommend if I hated it. But I am also not going to rush to read the next book
The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1)
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Wed me. Bed me. Slit my throat.
Crown Me Dead (Heartstring Duet, #1) by Liv Zander
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Heartbreak in a book but I wish I could read it again for the first time.
Crown Me Yours (Heartstring Duet, #2) by Liv Zander
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Professional bull rider ruins his image by getting into a brawl. His agent wants to clean up his image so he brings in his daughter as a full time supervisor. You canโ€™t read the rest.
Flawless (Chestnut Springs, #1) by Elsie Silver
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Binge-worthy series ๐Ÿ“–

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The story follows Skyla Parris, who is summoned from London to Salem, Massachusetts, by her father, Henry Parris. He forces her into an arranged marriage with Asher Putnam to continue a powerful bloodline for a secret society known as the Brethren at...
Deceit (Gallows Hill): Taylor, Katelyn - Books
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Too spicy but I couldnโ€™t stop reading ๐Ÿคญ Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the story continues a dark, twisting narrative involving family dynamics, secret societies, ghosts, and complicated romantic entanglements
Descent: Gallows Hill, Book 2
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I didnโ€™t want to fall in love. But I canโ€™t let him go. While he is saving lives, I am taking them.
The Risk (The Mindf*ck Series) - S.T. Abby: Books
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In Sidetracked, their tense dynamic shifts as Logan's job places Lana directly in the line of fire. An FBI colleague named Hadley begins sniffing around and investigating Lana, creating an immediate threat to her safety. Concurrently, Lana has to dea...
Review: Sidetracked (Mindf*ck #2) by S.T. Abby
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In this installment, the "Boogeyman" case resolves, Lana reveals her identity to agent Hadley, and the investigation shifts toward Delaney Groveโ€”the cult-like town tied to Lanaโ€™s past trauma. The book concludes on a suspenseful cliffhanger.
Scarlet Angel: Mindf*ck Series, Book 3
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The narrative focuses heavily on the psychological tension of a dual investigation and the imminent collapse of Lanaโ€™s secret identity.
All The Lies (The MindF*uck Series) Book 4
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The story serves as the explosive conclusion to the revenge arc of Lana Myers, a serial killer targeting the men who wronged her in her past.
Paint It All Red (Mindf*ck, #5) by S.T. Abby
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I read this entire series in less than 2 weeksโ€ฆ
Hades x Persephone Saga (8-Book Series)

Kindle Essentials ๐Ÿ’›

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I take this with me everywhere! The battery lasts so long and with my kindle+ subscription, I have so many books to choose from. This got me out of my reading slump.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB)
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The exact model that I have. Can last me even more than a week without charging.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature 32GB 2024 Black
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A Smart Case that helps to save batter and protects your kindle. Soft covering but hardshell back.
aMZCaSE Case for Kindle Paperwhite 7 inch (12th Genalation 2024 Release) & Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition,All New Slim Durable PU Case with Smart Sleep/Wake for Kindle Paperwhite 2024,Light Pink
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A hands free page turner for kindle. You might not think you need it but trust me, you do!
Kindle Page Turner by Amazon
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Kindle holder with a place for snacks! You will be reading for hours ๐Ÿคญ
Tablet Pillow Stand
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You know the feeling when you want to slam a book shut and throw it as far away from you as possible? You canโ€™t really do that with a kindle. But if you doโ€ฆyouโ€™re going to need this.
CoBak 3 Pack Screen Protector for Kindle Paperwhite 2026/2024 & Colorsoft | for 7" Signature Edition 2026 & 2024, Anti-Glare Matte, Fingerprint Resistant, PET Film for Kindle Paperwhite Accessories
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Might be unnecessary but it is cute
Dust Plug Charm Type C for Kindle, USB-C Charging Port Plugs with E-Reader, Anti-Dust Plug Covers with Heart & Letter, Dust Protector Accessories for Book Lovers, Women, Men (Black, S)