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In my reading era — books that’ll have you in your feels

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Books that had me craving more, crying, and feeling all the feelings
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Fantasy

From magic to fallen angels; a fantasy lover’s haven
 
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This series is my absolute favorite! If you like fallen angels you’ll LOVE this
Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush Saga Series #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick, Paperback
 
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Love love love this series and the show based on it. Magical worlds meet reality.
The Magicians (Magicians Series #1) by Lev Grossman, Paperback
 
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Fallen angels, boarding schools, and paranormal romance. What more could you need?
Fallen (Fallen Series #1) by Lauren Kate, Paperback
 
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This series and the Netflix adaptation had me in a chokehold for sure. If you watched the Netflix show, READ THESE
Lockwood & Co. Book Series by Jonathan Stroud
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Awesome female main character and just a great series in general. Long series, but it’s worth it for sure!
Mortal Instruments Book Series
 
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Connected to the mortal instruments series but can be read standalone too. I LOVE these characters
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Thrillers

These ones will have you on the edge of your seat!
 
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Genuinely unhinged in the best way. I can’t say enough good things about it
House of Leaves (Remastered Full-Color Edition) by Mark Z. Danielewski, ...
 
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Another great Becca Fitzpatrick book that had me on the edge of my seat
Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick, Paperback

Dystopia

Dystopian novels that’ll draw you in
 
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Popular? Yes. But that’s for a reason! This series is SO GOOD
The Hunger Games Book Series
 
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If you’ve read the hunger games series, this is a must read! So many tidbits that connect back to the main series
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)|Hardcover
 
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Action, adventure, & romance wrapped in a dystopian world
Divergent Book Series
 
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Another longer series, but worth the read for sure!
Maze Runner Book Series
 
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YA dystopian series that turns being “pretty” on its head
Uglies (Uglies Series #1) by Scott Westerfeld, Paperback
 
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A series where feelings aren’t allowed and mental health issues are “cured” through memory erasure. A fight for autonomy and identity.
The Program by Suzanne Young, Paperback
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Queer stories

Always here to share some queer rep!
 
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One of THE most gorgeously written books I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, Paperback
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Heart-wrenchingly, soul-crushingly good. If you like mythology and queer stories, this is for you
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Paperback

Poetry

For when you want a little more depth
 
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An absolutely stunning read that will hit you right in the gut and not stop
Crush by Richard Siken, Paperback
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Another stunning piece by Ocean Vuong. Poetry that explores family, heritage, and identity
Night Sky with Exit Wounds - Ocean Vuong