the best books i’ve read in the past two years, from cute romances to thrillers that’ll keep you up at nif
Sections
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boys of tommen
mystery/thriller
rom-coms
classics
boys of tommen
the greatest book series in the world—list is in chronological order (if you’re pushing off reading this extremely long series or are skeptical of the storyline; just a reminder you’ve read 250,000+ word wattpad books in one night)
JOHNNY KAVAGNAHHHHHHH!!!!!
the first book of this ongoing series is a deeply emotional, slow-burn romance about two broken teens finding comfort in one another. shy and traumatized Shannon Lynch escapes her past by enrolling in a new school, where ...
Binding 13
johnny kavagnah pt.2 !!!!!
keeping 13 picks up where the heartbreak left off—shannon and johnny are falling deeper, but the world around them is starting to crack. shannon is trying to heal, but the past keeps pulling her under. johnny’s rising rug...
Keeping 13
JOEYYY LYNCHHH (i can fix him (no really i can))
saving 6 dives into the story of joey lynch—shannon lynch’s protective older brother—, a boy burdened by family responsibility, addiction, and grief, just trying to stay afloat. when aoife molloy sees ...
Saving 6
redeeming 6 continues joey lynch’s journey as he battles the demons that nearly destroyed him. with aoife by his side, he’s trying to rebuild—step by painful step—but healing isn’t linear, and the past doesn’t let go easily. as joey fights to stay cl...
Redeeming 6
GERARDDD GIBSONNNNN
taming 7 follows gibsie and claire—best friends with a messy past and feelings they’ve tried to ignore. he hides pain behind jokes, she’s always been the steady one. but when secrets come crashing down, their friendship teeters on...
Taming 7
a knight in shining armor and his princess
releasing 10 is a raw, emotional journey into the complexities of love, trauma, and healing. lizzie young, diagnosed with bipolar disorder at a young age, has always felt like she was too much—too loud, to...
Releasing 10
mystery/thriller
adored this book, such a quick read (literally read it overnight) and kept me on my toes. loved pippa and the storyline, i love finding novels that have a real plot and romance as a side genre.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
such an enrapturing thriller that’ll keep you engaged till the end
The Housemaid
rom-coms
such a sweet romance, and read it so quickly! loved the childhood friends/fake dating trope as well!
Better Than the Movies
loveeeee this book, THE summer romance book!! perfect for teens, or people with young adult genre preferences! such a quick and wholesome read based in martha’s vineyard
The Summer of Broken Rules
classics
such a beautiful story, feels like a warm spring morning written on paper. one of my favorite classics and will always recommend this novel