2025 Fantasy Reads is my go-to list of magical stories that feel perfect any time of year. ✨ If you love getting lost in new worlds, swooning over unforgettable characters, or just want that perfect book to curl up with no matter the season, this lis...
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5.5⭐ (I don't know if I will ever fall in love with a book as much as I did Crescent City Book 1)
House of Earth and Blood
5⭐ (Hands down my favorite in the series and genre!)
A Court of Mist and Fury
5⭐ (A YA series that I haven't let go of since childhood. I really love all the symbolism!)
Beautiful Creatures
5⭐ (This and the first book in the Beautiful Creatures series are probably my favorites!)
Beautiful Chaos
5⭐ (Hands down the best in the Empyrean Series so far! The world building is on point!)
Fourth Wing
5⭐ (The mystery that surrounds the reader at the beginning, matched with all the twists and turns, makes this a super compelling read!)
From Blood and Ash
4⭐
4.5⭐ (Hard to beat the pull of the first book, but I feel like this sequel is pretty close!)
Beautiful Darkness
4.5⭐ (A really powerful sequel to the first book in the Blood and Ash series!)
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
4.5⭐ (This book got me back into reading! Not my favorite in the series/genre, but does a great job with world building and romance!)
A Court of Thorns and Roses
4.5⭐ (I actually prefer Book 3 over Book 2 in this series. There's so much action that happens cover to cover in this one!)
House of Flame and Shadow
4.5⭐ (Haven't finished this one yet! But so far, I am loving the intrigue and light-hearted fantasy! Makes for an easy and enjoyable read!)
Once Upon a Broken Heart
4.5⭐ Hands down my favorite of the Zodiac Academy Series (of what I've read so far!) Book Four finally feels like it rising to the occassion and gives us the action and rollercoaster ride that fantasty novels are known for! The first three books are ...
Zodiac Academy 4
4⭐ (It took me a moment to warm up to Nesta, but once the book picked up, I was hooked and loved her journey!)
A Court of Silver Flames
4⭐ (Hard to beat the first book in this series, but I like where Yarros goes with the plot in this sequel!)
Iron Flame
4⭐ (Definitely not as good as book 1 - but still a great fantasy read! Of course, I am a little biased of this series!)
House of Sky and Breath
3⭐
3.5⭐ (Probably my least favorite in the series - but it is SO worth the read if you're going through the series!)
A Court of Wings and Ruin
3.5⭐ (My least favorite in the series, but a must-read if you're going through the series!)
Beautiful Redemption
3.5⭐ (I wanted to love this one so bad, but had a hard time finishing it. The pacing wasn't my favorite, but it still had everything I loved about this series!)
Onyx Storm
3⭐ (The first two books were SO strong, but the third left me wanting more. Still worthy of a read if you're binging the series!)
The Crown of Gilded Bones
3.75⭐ (I really liked this for what it was! I enjoyed reading it, but it didn't get me hooked like others.)
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
3.5⭐ (I felt a little disappointed in the pace and plot in this first book of the series, BUT it pulled me in enough to want more answers. Currently my binge series!)
Zodiac Academy 1
3⭐ I find the start of this series to be on the slower side, but the first couple of books were intriguing enough to keep me wanting more! Highly recommend if you're looking for a “chill” fantasy series with LOTS of books in the series!
Zodiac Academy 2
3⭐ Another pretty good book in the Zodiac Academy series! Every book ramps up more and more, which means you should stay invested as the fourth book is my favorite! ;)
Zodiac Academy 3
2⭐
2.5⭐ (Didn't hold my attention the first few books did and I stopped carring about the characters. Hoping to pick it back up with the release of the new book in the series!)
The War of Two Queens
2⭐ (I wanted to love this series but Book 2 just left me with more questions and confusion. This might be the only series I would say “You Only Need to Read Book One…”)
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King
Favorite Audiobook Apps
If you've got a library card, I highly recommend downloading Hoopla! I have found all of my favorite audiobooks for free here!
Hoopla
I listen to SO many audiobooks that this one gets a little $, but the app intergrations make it worth it!
Audible
The best place to find free (maybe not the best 😅) audiobooks!
