Recs if you like Empire of Shadows ...

A subgenre that I'm absolutely loving. Please let me know if you have any suggestions!

I'm big into the theme of stories having archaeological plots. Even if the story isn't fully centered on archaeology--if it has a hint of it or similar fields of study--I'm in love. These stories might not have the same feel as "the Mummy" or "Indiana Jones", but they will have a hint of archaeological-adjacent themes smattered within at least.

A collection of fantasy books featuring elements of light academia.

Pirate stories, grand adventures and quests for treasure and more

Dark Academia's lighter and cozier counterpart. Mostly fantasy and nature books.

Historical fiction with magic, whether a lot or a little. I've mainly included books set in the 19th century to the early 20th. Some don't specify what year they're set in but have the 'vibes' of that era.

First book in a series counts as the entire series.

We love a good duology! Mostly fantasy, with a few sci-fi ones thrown in!

Fantasy ebooks available through the Kobo Plus subscription. If you have any recommendations, please let me know! For book series, I've only put the first book, but the entire series will usually be available. For some series, the first book is also free but the rest are available through Kobo Plus.

Books with fun archaeological plots, some with romance, all with adventure, clue trails, and puzzles. Think Indiana Jones, National Treasure, Outer Banks

Magic, a beautiful, far away place, adventure, action and romance with a dash of banter... If you loved The Mummy and want to read books that have the same vibes, then this is the list for you. (Based on community recs.)

no spice doesn’t mean no heat. pls recommend other swoon-worthy books/series so i can give them a read!!

For readers who believe every excavation deserves a little sexual tension. Featuring archaeologists, historians, treasure hunters, ancient curses, and enough unresolved feelings to fill a tomb. Come for the artifacts, stay for the kissing.

Series that follow the same detective/detectives solving different mysteries each book. Set in historical times, mostly the 1800s. Typically with a romance subplot 💕

ˏˋ°•⁀➷ 𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝑻𝑩𝑹 ✧.

*vibes may not be accurate

aka rivals to reluctant allies to... you know...

Books where MMC are good guys, show emotions, etc. Golden Retriever vibes. Suggestions welcome.

Collecting books that would categorise as romance/romantasy/fantasy with prominent romance subplot that booksandlala has rated 4 stars or higher.

Feel free to suggest more books that would fit into this list, correct wrongly added books or suggest improvements to this list ☺️

Only one rule: there is a snake on the cover. It doesn’t have to be a specific genre, it doesn’t have to be a specific age group, it doesn’t even need to be a good book.

Bonus points if it’s the original book snake!