Recs if you like Where Dreams Descend...

books where characters step through mirrors into new or different worlds.

« In sleep he sang to me, in dreams he came…🎶 » 🕯️🖤💃 This is a list of retellings of The Phantom of the Opera; preferebly with an alternate ending (aka where Christine ends up with Erik). But any retelling or even book that gives off similar vibes without officially being a retelling, is very welcome 🖤

I haven‘t read all of them, so feel free to correct me or offer other recs This list goes from YA to (spicy) dark romance, so check your content warnings!!!

there is something about the sub-genre of (typically young adult) whimsical fantasy that i cannot live without. the fanciful ways to play with fantastic elements and a sweeping romance, unmatched!

I love whimsy and books around a circus (or circus adjacent vibes like whimsical carnivals, festivals, etc)

A list of all the books featured as monthly picks for the Owlcrate YA Sub. ◽️ Not Including sequels or special editions outside of the monthly sub.◽️ I will include new books about a month after release to avoid spoilers.

The world is their stage. I'd say break a leg, but these characters are already going through it

Books set in or around circuses or carnivals

the night circus has the most fantastical setting ever and i am on a quest to find another book like it that truly makes me wish i lived inside its pages

ps: this is a tbr