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my 5 star fantasy/sci-fi reads part: 1 📚
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items I’m recommending these because they’re the kind of fantasy/sci-fi books that shook me to my core. They’re dark, emotional, and unforgettable. They each have characters who stay with you long after the last page.
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Standalone. One of most gripping first chapters of a book I have ever read. Blends dark academia and gothic intrigue with a hauntingly original magic system.
Blood Over Bright Haven: A Novel|Hardcover
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It’s cheaper at Target, but if you are not shopping there, then I recommend B&N
Blood Over Bright Haven - by M L Wang (Hardcover)
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Perfect if you love dark academia mixed with brutal political intrigue. Imagine a cutthroat school where power is earned through manipulation, secrets, and survival, yet every lesson ties into a larger, empire-shaking conspiracy The sequel comes out ...
The Will of the Many|Special
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(Cheaper at Target)
The Will of the Many - (The Hierarchy) by James Islington (Paperback)
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The Sword of Kaigen is a sweeping standalone fantasy. Epic battles, elemental magic, and a devastatingly human story of grief, resilience, and love.
The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
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BOOK 1: Brutal and haunting. Blends myth, military fantasy, and history into a story that doesn’t shy away from trauma. It’s dark, triggering, and devastatingly powerful. For those who can face it, it’s unforgettable.
The Poppy War (Poppy War Series #1)|Paperback
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BOOK 2: Darker and heavier than The Poppy War. This rips into themes of genocide, addiction, and betrayal. It’s gutting, but unforgettable.
The Dragon Republic (Poppy War Series #2)|Paperback
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BOOK 3: Closes the trilogy in fire and ruin. Graphic, unrelenting, and heavy with trigger warnings. A devastating masterpiece for those who can bear it.
The Burning God (Poppy War Series #3)|Paperback
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They come in a boxed set (if you wanna save a little bit of $$)
The Complete Poppy War Trilogy Boxed Set: The Poppy War / The Dragon Republic / The Burning God|Paperback
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This is sci-fi. I highly highly recommend listening to this as an audiobook. Narrator is amazing. It’s smart, funny, and full of heart. You should read/listen it now before the movie comes out!
Project Hail Mary
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BOOK 1: Not just for the bros. This is a gripping story of deadly trials, ruthless schools, and the cost of power. Packed with politics and emotion.
Red Rising (Red Rising Series #1)|Paperback
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BOOK 2: Red Rising hooked me, but Golden Son blew me away. Bigger stakes, sharper twists, and even better than the first book.
Golden Son (Red Rising Series #2)|Paperback
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BOOK 3: The twists, the battles, the heartbreak. This was a finale to the first trilogy and delivered an epic, emotional payoff.
Morning Star (Red Rising Series #3)|Paperback
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BOOK 4: With the time jump, this feels like diving into a whole new era of the Red Rising world. Fresh POVs, tangled politics, and nonstop drama.
Iron Gold (Red Rising Series #4)|Paperback
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BOOK 5: This book tore me apart. Its pure chaos in the best (and worst) way. Violent, emotional, and guaranteed to leave you wrecked.
Dark Age (Red Rising Series #5)|Paperback
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BOOK 6: It’s thiccc but worth every page. I laughed, I raged, and yes, I ugly cried. Can’t wait for Red God (next year)
Light Bringer (Red Rising Series)|Paperback
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If you want to save a lot of money and just get the whole series.
Red Rising Series 6-Book Collection Set