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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 Star Reads)
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items These books were perfect. No questions, no notes. PERFECTION!
Sections
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Fantasy/Romantasy
General Fiction
Historical Fiction
Kinda Fantasy, but Set in the Real World
Mystery/Thriller
Romance/Rom Coms
Fantasy/Romantasy
This…is my favorite genre. ♥️
A stunning debut with a twist I didn't see coming!
Lore of the Wilds: A Novel
**BOOK THREE IN A SERIES** BAD ASS FMC and a top tier book boyfriend, all based in Persian mythology.
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom Book 3)
**BOOK TWO IN A SERIES** and Tahereh Mafi doesn't miss. Persian mythology and Jinn? Sign me up.
These Infinite Threads (This Woven Kingdom Book 2)
**BOOK TWO IN A SERIES** and this book had one of my FAVORITE sentences a fantasy book can have…but, alas, it's a spoiler so I can't tell you what it is.
Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2)
This book is what dark academia dreams are made of.
A Study in Drowning
**BOOK THREE IN A TRILOGY** **MUST READ CARAVAL SERIES BEFORE THIS SERIES** Stephanie Garber relishes in our pain.
A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart 3)
**BOOK TWO IN A DUOLOGY** Rebecca Ross is a wizard, Roman C. Kitt is a dream, and Iris Winnow is everything you want in a FMC.
Ruthless Vows: Letters of Enchantment, Book 2
**BOOK ONE IN A DUOLOGY** Ethereal and beautiful, set in what sounds like Scotland. If you love music and Outlander, this duology is for you.
A River Enchanted: Elements of Cadence Book 1
**BOOK ONE IN A DUOLOGY** This book/duology grabbed me by the soul. If you love Hozier's “no grave can hold my body down…I'll crawl home to her” line, you'll LOVE this book.
Divine Rivals: A Novel (Letters of Enchantment 1)
**BOOK ONE OF A SERIES** Amber D. Lewis is an auto-buy author for me. This series follows Astra and Kato, twins that live in a world where magic has been dead…until their 18th birthday.
The Night the Stars Fell (Fire & Starlight 1)
**BOOK TWO OF A SERIES** Amber D. Lewis is an auto-buy author for me. This series follows Astra and Kato, twins that live in a world where magic has been dead…until their 18th birthday.
The Starlight in the Shadows (Fire and Starlight 2)
**BOOK THREE OF A SERIES** Amber D. Lewis is an auto-buy author for me. This series follows Astra and Kato, twins that live in a world where magic has been dead…until their 18th birthday.
The Stardust in the Ashes (Fire and Starlight 3)
**BOOK ONE OF A SERIES** Amber D. Lewis is an auto-buy author for me. This series follows Astra and Kato, twins that live in a world where magic has been dead…until their 18th birthday.
The Stars Amid the Storm (Fire & Starlight 4)
**NOVELLA ONE OF A SERIES, READ AFTER BOOK ONE** Amber D. Lewis is an auto-buy author for me. This short story gives more insight into Alak's past.
Scars: Alak's Story (Fire and Starlight Saga)
**NOVELLA TWO OF A SERIES, READ AFTER BOOK TWO** Amber D. Lewis is an auto-buy author for me. This short story gives more insight into Cal's past.
Star-Crossed: Cal's Story (Fire & Starlight Saga)
**NOVELLA THREE OF A SERIES, READ AFTER BOOK THREE** Amber D. Lewis is an auto-buy author for me. This short story gives more insight into a quest Kai embarks on.
Stray: Kai's Story (Fire and Starlight Saga)
**BOOK ONE IN A SERIES** **MUST READ SERPENT AND DOVE SERIES FIRST** Vampires in the world of Serpent and Dove…need I say more?
The Scarlet Veil
**BOOK ONE OF A SERIES** Fun fact: I got an ARC of this book that I wanted to keep pristine, and when my sprayed edges first edition came in, I frantically scribbled all of the notes I'd made on post its while reading the ARC directly into my first e...
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean Book 1)
**BOOK ONE IN A SERIES** **MUST READ THE FOLK OF THE AIR SERIES FIRST** This series follows Oak, Jude's younger brother.
The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame
**BOOK ONE IN A TRILOGY** **MUST READ CARAVAL SERIES BEFORE THIS SERIES** Stephanie Garber relishes in our pain.
Once Upon a Broken Heart (Book 1)
**BOOK TWO IN A TRILOGY** **MUST READ CARAVAL SERIES BEFORE THIS SERIES** Stephanie Garber relishes in our pain.
The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart 2)
Emily Henry doesn't disappoint, and Charlie Lastra is heart eyes.
Book Lovers
**BOOK ONE IN A SERIES** Remy is believed to be the last Red Witch alive, and she intends to keep that status…until she's captured by the “evil” Prince Hale.
The High Mountain Court: A Fantasy Romance
**BOOK TWO IN A SERIES** Remy's sister Rua has the Immortal Blade…and the attention of the known witch killer Renwick.
The Witches' Blade: A Fantasy Romance Novel
**BOOK THREE IN A SERIES** Bri is forced to travel to the Western Court to protect the mistrustful Princess Abalina.
The Rogue Crown (Five Crowns of Okrith 3)
**BOOK FOUR IN A SERIES** Bookish fan-favorite Neelo Emberspear teams up with Talhan to investigate the rampant drug use in their court.
The Evergreen Heir: The Five Crowns of Okrith 4
**PREQUEL IN A SERIES** This prequel details Remy's life prior to meeting Hale.
The Witch of Crimson Arrows (Okrith Novellas 1)
**BOOK ONE IN A SERIES** When a witch falls for a priest…
Serpent & Dove
**BOOK THREE IN A SERIES** This one's gonna hurt…
Gods & Monsters (Serpent & Dove Book 3)
**BOOK EIGHT IN A SERIES** I will go to my grave that this series is her best work. My recommended reading order, which I will judge you immensely if you don't follow:
Throne of Glass
Crown of Midnight
Heir of Fire
Assasssin’s Blade*
Queen of Shadows
Empire of Storms
Tower of Dawn
Kingdom of Ash
WITH NO TANDEM READING
*Assassin’s Blade can be read after Crown of Midnight or after Queen of Shadows, but I do NOT recommend reading it first.
Throne of Glass
Crown of Midnight
Heir of Fire
Assasssin’s Blade*
Queen of Shadows
Empire of Storms
Tower of Dawn
Kingdom of Ash
WITH NO TANDEM READING
*Assassin’s Blade can be read after Crown of Midnight or after Queen of Shadows, but I do NOT recommend reading it first.
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass Book 8)
**BOOK TWO IN A DUOLOGY** **MUST READ SHADOW AND BONE TRILOGY BEFORE READING THIS DUOLOGY** My favorite band of miscreants are back to investigate rampant drug use in Ketterdam.
Crooked Kingdom: A Sequel to Six of Crows
**BOOK FIVE OF A SERIES** Nesta's book! She becomes far more likeable.
A Court of Silver Flames (ACOTAR Book 5)
**BOOK THREE IN A SERIES** It's fitting that this book's acronym contains WAR.
A Court of Wings and Ruin (Thorns and Roses 3)
**BOOK TWO IN A SERIES** Arguably my favorite book in the series so far.
A Court of Mist and Fury (Thorns and Roses #2)
**BOOK THREE IN A SERIES** Tahereh Mafi does no wrong, and Aaron Warner is the best fictional man there is. *Be sure to get copies that include the novellas!
Ignite Me (Shatter Me Book 3)
**BOOK ONE IN A SERIES** Five of the most dangerous liars around Yusan are brought together to kill the god king Joon.
Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades Book 1)
General Fiction
The best book I've ever read, and my favorite book of all time. Please check trigger warning and take care of yourself.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
If you've ever found yourself easily becoming a keyboard warrior criticizing a celebrity you think isn't worth much…this book is for you. Some may consider this a romance book, but it has a lot more important aspects on top of the romance.
Stars in Your Eyes
A Black teenager is killed by law enforcement. Riley, a TV journalist, is assigned the case, investigating her best friend Jen's husband, who was involved in the shooting.
We Are Not Like Them: A Novel
Historical Fiction
A lovesick girl in 17th century China becomes both a love story, and a ghost story.
Peony in Love: A Novel
One of the most stunning books that's ever been recommended to me. Several Greek gods recount their involvement in the lives of four humans during WWI.
Lovely War
If THE SONG OF ACHILLES broke you…prepare to be hurt again, bestie. (Something to note: this is a short story.)
Galatea: A Short Story
A stunning Cinderella retelling that will have you falling in love with the “wicked” stepmother.
Lies That Princess Told You: Cinderella Retelling
Kinda Fantasy, but Set in the Real World
What would you do if no one could remember you the second they take their eyes off of you?
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
They both really do die at the end.
They Both Die at the End
If you found doors that could take you across worlds, would you be brave enough to step through them?
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
A freaking stunning debut. An apothecary owner in 1790s London secretly mixes poisons for women to free them from terrible men. In present-day London, an aspiring historian finds an old apothecary vial and begins to investigate this lost apothecary, ...
The Lost Apothecary: A Novel
This is one of the best books I've ever read. Go in blind--don't read anything about it. Then come back and thank me later.
The Unmaking of June Farrow: A Novel
As fantastically Southern Gothic as a book could get. And the MMC is referred to as looking like a “sick crow.” It was perfect.
Starling House: A Reese's Book Club Pick
**BOOK TWO OF A SERIES** This series pulled me through having to come off antihistamines during one of my peak allergy seasons and has a god-tier book boyfriend.
Crush (Crave Book 2)
**BOOK FIVE OF A SERIES** THIS IS THE BEST BOOK IN THE ENTIRE CRAVE SERIES. This series pulled me through having to come off antihistamines during one of my peak allergy seasons and has a god-tier book boyfriend.
Charm (Crave Book 5)
**BOOK FOUR OF A SERIES** This series pulled me through having to come off antihistamines during one of my peak allergy seasons and has a god-tier book boyfriend.
Court (Crave Book 4)
**BOOK THREE OF A SERIES** This series pulled me through having to come off antihistamines during one of my peak allergy seasons and has a god-tier book boyfriend.
Covet (Crave Book 3)
STUNNING debut! Practical Magic meets the camaraderie of Stars Hollow--with RECIPES!
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak & Magic
The tale of the Weyward women that spans three timelines: Altha in 1691, on trial for the murder of a local farmer, Violet in 1942, trapped in her family's estate and dreaming of the education handed to her brother, and Kate in 2019, fleeing from an ...
Weyward: A Novel
**BOOK TWO IN A SERIES** Arthurian legend at UNC Chapel Hill, an excellent FMC, and a love triangle!
Bloodmarked (The Legendborn Cycle Book 2)
**PREQUEL IN A SERIES** Just…be ready for pain.
The First to Die at the End
**BOOK TWO IN A TRILOGY** The Ray brothers, fanboys for the Spell Walkers, are thrust headfirst into the world of magic wielders.
Infinity Reaper (Infinity Cycle Book 2)
**BOOK THREE IN A TRILOGY** The Ray brothers, fanboys for the Spell Walkers, are thrust headfirst into the world of magic wielders.
Infinity Kings (Infinity Cycle Book 3)
A secretly magical teenager finds himself at a secretly magical HBCU as he seeks to solve the mystery of his mother's disappearance.
Blood at the Root
Mystery/Thriller
I never, ever could have predicted that ending.
Behind Her Eyes: A Psychological Thriller
My first foray into the mind of Alex Michaelides, and it did not disappoint. I recommend reading THE SILENT PATIENT first, though, as there are spoilers for TSP towards the end of THE FURY.
The Fury
Romance/Rom Coms
If you don't fall in love with these cuties I'm not convinced you have a heart.
Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel
Read this on a beach vacation and 10/10 could not put it down. Augustus Everett is everything.
Beach Read
I can't decide which main character I loved more.
People We Meet on Vacation
Where do you see yourself in five years?
In Five Years: A Novel
A wonderful debut featuring a karaoke king (who also happens to have cerebral palsy) who falls for a feisty dancer.
How to Dance: A Novel
Pro tip: have LOTS of Chinese food available as you fall in love with Red String Girl, her NASA Engineer beau, and the red string theory of Chinese mythology.
Red String Theory
Lana Ferguson doesn't miss. If you've never read paranormal romance, let this be your introduction.
The Fake Mate
**BOOK THREE IN A LOOSE SERIES** These books can be read out of sequence. This is 13 Going on 30 but with a 23 year old male comedian.
New Adult (Boy Meets Boy Book 3)
It's even better than the movie. <3
Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel
I'm not saying it's a great idea to accept rides from strangers, but…this was a fun one!
Mrs. Nash's Ashes
I saw this referred to as Heartstopper meets Crazy Rich Asians and I need to add…with FOOD. All the food. You'll be hungry the whole time.
Fake Dates and Mooncakes
As with any LKJ book: HAVE FOOD! A master Chinese zodiac matchmaker and the developer of a dating app that uses Chinese zodiac principles in its matchmaking cross paths...a lot.
Lunar Love
Cassie's new boss also used to be her biggest subscriber on 0nlyFans…and he doesn't know. What's a girl to do?
PS: If Lana writes it, I will love it.
PS: If Lana writes it, I will love it.
The Nanny
**BOOK TWO IN A LOOSE SERIES** These books can be read out of sequence. Schitt's Creek meets Red White and Royal Blue…at Christmas!
You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince (Boy Meets Boy 2)
I wasn't sure if this book would live up to the hype but MY GOD. READ THIS BOOK.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
The only two members of the bridal party that didn't get food poisoning--the maid of honor and best man that loathe each other--are forced to take the free honeymoon trip so that it isn't wasted.
The Unhoneymooners
This started as a Kylo Ren x Rey fanfic. I don't care about Star Wars, but I absolutely care about Adam Driver.
The Love Hypothesis
Lana Ferguson wrote this, DO I NEED TO SAY MORE? Hockey romance, brother's best friend, fake dating, cinnamon roll MMC, this book has it all.
The Game Changer
“Help, I’m fake dating my ex fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex.” Emily Henry is the best of the best.
Funny Story
Could you enemies-to-love someone that was accidentally involved in your life's greatest tragedy?
How to End a Love Story: A Novel
A forbidden affair, science, and Ali Hazelwood's signature flair. I loved every second of this book.
Not in Love
There's just something about a monster man in a kilt…
Under Loch and Key
Teen/YA
Sky's EPIC prom-posal is leaked, and now he and his friends set out to spend the month leading up to prom figuring out who did it.
The Sky Blues
Teenaged Daunis is forced to root out corruption both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. Please check trigger warnings and take care of yourself.
Firekeeper's Daughter
Did Syd's baking really just curse everyone's relationships to end in heartbreak?!
The Heartbreak Bakery
Legally Blonde but it's teenaged Blaine who has his sights set on Student Council President instead of Harvard.
Blaine for the Win
**BOOK ONE IN A DUOLOGY** Star-crossed lovers have an epic meet cute then attempt a first date three times. Will things work out for them?
What If It's Us
Dark academia meets horror as three teens are forced to investigate their principal's murder in order to prove they're not the killers.
Promise Boys
A time-loop romance you absolutely want to read!
If I See You Again Tomorrow
Avery is uprooted from her home in DC and into a home in the south with her mother and terminally ill grandmother, where she is forced to unearth family secrets and deal with the inherent racism of the South.
We Deserve Monuments
A grieving teenager enters a study for teens who are “struggling socially” and uncovers some devastating secrets.
Another First Chance
Memoir/Autobiography
If you were around and aware in the 90s, this one is gonna hurt you.
The Woman in Me
I will die a Meghan Markle stan, so this was incredibly enlightening.
Spare
Tom Felton is a gem, and even though Harry Potter has been ruined for so many of us—his experiences with the franchise were still magical to read.
Beyond the Wand: Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up
This is a difficult read that delves into the horrors that child actors endure at the hands of their stage moms, as well as eating disorders and child abuse. Please check trigger warnings and take care of yourself.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
Nonfiction
I've followed Trae on social media for years and this book was everything I hoped it would be. 10/10 recommend the audiobook version, read by the authors!
Round Here and Over Yonder: A Travel Guide
Cozy Fantasy
**PREQUEL TO A SERIES** LEGENDS AND LATTES but make it fixing up a failing bookstore. A dream of a book.
Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes)
**BOOK ONE IN A SERIES** Potionmaster Ambrose Beake runs the best--and only--potions shop in the city. That is, until Eli opens his shop across the street. The coziest of cozy fantasies!
A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering (Side Quest 1)
Graphic Novels
A beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love.
Hungry Ghost
**PREQUEL IN A SERIES** The Darkling's origin story.
Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel