Recs if you like In the Veins of the Drowning...

I'm sure some of these are already on your TBR, so might as well add some more! Let me know if I am missing any of your favorites!

Have you ever wanted a fantasy book with whimsy, but dark? More gothic and twisted and creepy? Then you've come to the right place! Open to recs.

Romantasy books to read to escape reality that AREN’T ACOTAR and Fourth Wing.

we love a man who yearns in this house

If you love a pathetic, down bad, simp of a man… look no further

Duologies. Duologies! A list full of duologies. This has a collection of titles I'm interested in and some recommended to me. To save you the trouble, I made sure to put both books in a duology in this list. Enjoy! 💐

Inspired by the sea fog, whistling winds, and the dark sea crashing against the rocks in summer

mermaids, fairies, and anything whimsy is such fun way to spend these warmer months

here are some romantasy recs you may have not heard before!

Kinda spooky, probably dark and super atmospheric. May include: lady knights, academia settings, broody MMCs, haunted castles/manors, candelabras or gargoyles (BARTHOLOMEW!!)

Why settle when you can have a monster obsessed with you.

Monster, Mermen, Alien, Entity, Demons, Vampires, Wolf, Orc, ect.

Horror, Fantasy, Romance, and Smut.

Straight & queer

Standalone & series Only first books in series were added because why would you read a second book if you didn't like the first.

Romantasy books my favorite Toks are reading...both mainstream and indie

next up in the series is Ell Potter! they have a wide range, from litfic to romance to thrillers to cozy fantasy. named one of audible’s break out stars, Ell has a soothing voice and their cadence just scratches an itch in my brain in the best way. Like my last list, I’ve avoided Audible exclusives so everyone can access these titles through Libby, Hoopla, or Libro.fm.

anyone can spotlight any narrator they want at any time! 🫶

as always, please drop your suggestions below!

feel free to give recs to add!

All the 2025 BOTM monthly, add on, and Allurial titles

Want a book where someone thinks they’re a scourge on this planet, someone treats them well, and this is a life altering experience? Yea me too. I have read and enjoyed all of these books.

My anticipated 2025 romance releases!

Puerto Rican and Hispanic Storytellers A little bit of the homeland

My dark fantasy romance recommendations for dark romance readers who also enjoy fantasy. The darkness of these books vary from mild bully romances to moderate darkness.

Reminder to check CW & TW.

Some of these series start off slow but get better after book 1 (e.g. Plated Prisoner and Death series)

fantasy books that end after book 2