BlueWaterLily

A reader of fantasy and romance. I stay up way too late reading. Kindle Reader. Open to new genres. 🇬🇧

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A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4)

City of Lies and Legends (House of Devils, #3)

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Never Run From An Immortal (Immortals #1)

The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1)

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A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly: Compelling Fates Saga

Sophia St. Germain

Half-Fae Elessia could have had everything. Literally. Since her magic allows her to compel anyone to do her bidding by merely looking into their eyes, the world was at her feet. But after a tragic accident, she is thrown into the Fae king’s dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath to him, binding her to his service. Five years later, she’s living amongst humans in Ellow and has created a life for herself—as much as she can with the king’s promise to call in his debt looming over her. When he finally comes to collect, she is made to infiltrate the human elections to determine whether the current regent is involved in the strange things happening in the land of Fae. With the promise of freedom from the king’s claws, Elessia is determined to see it through. Liberty is within reach as long as she can keep the lethal Fae guard watching over her from eliminating her before she unearths the information the king seeks. But as she grows closer to the brooding human regent and secrets begin to unravel, Elessia realizes greater forces may be at play. And she might stand before the choice between her own freedom and that of a nation.

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Heir of Illusion: A fast-paced fantasy romance with gods and fae

Madeline Taylor

An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate. Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king. Forced to play the role of his obedient pet, she plots in secret to destroy him and claim the freedom she has always been denied. When a mysterious reaper arrives in the city with his sights set on the same weapon Ivy needs, she must decide how far she’s willing to go for her freedom. With a tenuous alliance tying them together, Ivy learns there is more to her reluctant companion than meets the eye. He sparks her curiosity and ignites dangerous desires within her. But will their newfound connection lead them to triumph? Or will the secrets they harbor destroy each other? Above all, Ivy must remember she is not the pet they tamed. She is the beast they let inside. And she will show no mercy. FOR FANS OF JENNIFER L ARMENTROUT, REBECCA YARROS, AND SARAH J MAAS COMES A FAST-PACED FANTASY ROMANCE FULL OF TWISTS, BANTER, AND BETRAYAL.

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Traitor Son (Empire of the Stars, #1)

Melissa J. Cave

A battle-scarred knight who dreams of peace. A secret princess who knows the Empire’s darkest truths. And a marriage written in blood and betrayal. After seven years of brutal war, Remin of Andelin has become the Empire’s greatest hero—and its most feared general. His reward may be more dangerous than any war. After a campaign he was never meant to survive, his prize is a ravaged duchy and the hand of a princess no one’s ever heard of. Princess Ophele Agnephus has spent her life in an exile prison, the illegitimate child of the divine Emperor and a disgrace to the sacred stars. She never asked to be wed to a brutal conqueror, or to leave behind the only home she’s ever known for a cottage on a dangerous frontier. Trapped by her father’s bloody legacy, she can only choose whether she will protect secrets that could shatter the Empire—or step out of the shadows she’s lived in all her life. Remin wants no crown, no glory. Only a home for his knights, and a future built on something better than vengeance. But in the Andelin valley, where devils stalk through the ruins of bloody conquest, even peace is a battle. Epic in scope and intimate in heart, Traitor Son is a romantic fantasy about love in the ruins of a century of war—and the impossible dream of peace. Perfect for fans of The Witcher’s monsters, Game of Thrones’ high-stakes strategy, and Outlander’s sweeping history and unforgettable romance. Begin an epic journey with Traitor Son—and witness the beginning of a love that could redeem an Empire.

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Traitor Son (Empire of the Stars, #1)

Melissa J. Cave

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The Wolf Gift (The Wolf Gift Chronicles, #1)

Anne Rice

The time is the present. The place, the rugged coast of northern California. A bluff high above the Pacific. A grand mansion full of beauty and tantalizing history set against a towering redwood forest. A young reporter on assignment from the San Francisco Observer. . . an older woman, welcoming him into her magnificent, historic family home that he has been sent to write about and that she must sell with some urgency . . . A chance encounter between two unlikely people . . . an idyllic night—shattered by horrific unimaginable violence. . .The young man inexplicably attacked—bitten—by a beast he cannot see in the rural darkness . . . A violent episode that sets in motion a terrifying yet seductive transformation as the young man, caught between ecstasy and horror, between embracing who he is evolving into and fearing who—what—he will become, soon experiences the thrill of the wolf gift. As he resists the paradoxical pleasure and enthrallment of his wolfen savagery and delights in the power and (surprising) capacity for good, he is caught up in a strange and dangerous rescue and is desperately hunted as “the Man Wolf,” by authorities, the media and scientists (evidence of DNA threaten to reveal his dual existence). . . As a new and profound love enfolds him, questions emerge that propel him deeper into his mysterious new world: questions of why and how he has been given this gift; of its true nature and the curious but satisfying pull towards goodness; of the profound realization that there are others like him who may be watching—guardian creatures who have existed throughout time and may possess ancient secrets and alchemical knowledge and throughout it all, the search for salvation for a soul tormented by a new realm of temptations, and the fraught, exhilarating journey, still to come, of being and becoming, fully, both wolf and man.

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Under the Tulip Tree

Michelle Shocklee

Sixteen-year-old Lorena Leland’s dreams of a rich and fulfilling life as a writer are dashed when the stock market crashes in 1929. Seven years into the Great Depression, Rena’s banker father has retreated into the bottle, her sister is married to a lazy charlatan and gambler, and Rena is an unemployed newspaper reporter. Eager for any writing job, Rena accepts a position interviewing former slaves for the Federal Writers’ Project. There, she meets Frankie Washington, a 101-year-old woman whose honest yet tragic past captivates Rena. As Frankie recounts her life as a slave, Rena is horrified to learn of all the older woman has endured―especially because Rena’s ancestors owned slaves. While Frankie’s story challenges Rena’s preconceptions about slavery, it also connects the two women whose lives are otherwise separated by age, race, and circumstances. But will this bond of respect, admiration, and friendship be broken by a revelation neither woman sees coming?

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Ravenminder

Lindsay Cummings

A kingdom at war. A girl with a gift. A destiny to be revealed. Your new romantic fantasy obsession awaits in this captivating epic adventure, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas. ……… The sky is a dangerous place for a girl without wings. In the war-torn kingdom of Lordach, Ezer has spent two years as the Ravenminder of Rendegard. Chained in a prison tower’s aviary, she pays the debts of the man she calls uncle, who rescued her after shadow wolves killed her parents. With three glittering scars on her cheek and mystical ‘strangeties’ unlike any magic in their world, Ezer is haunted by dreams of her death at the hands of an unknown warrior. Then a Sacred Knight arrives to recruit Ezer for the fight against the enemy, the Acolyte. When her affinity with birds reveals itself on the journey to Citadel, she is given a new mission: to help the Prince of Lordach tame one of the Acolyte’s captured raphons. Half giant raven, half black panther, these creatures are as loyal to the Acolyte as his strongest darksoul soldiers . . and only they can make the flight to infiltrate his lair. While Ezer forges an unbreakable bond with the raphon, her heart becomes torn between the loyal Knight and the mysterious Prince. But as her dreams take on new clarity, she finds herself faced with a choice and a question: has the darkness been her destiny all along? Perfect for fans of: 💘 Romance ⚔️ Action & Adventure 🔮 Magic 🐦‍⬛ Mysterious creatures

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Lady_of_the_Library

Let's see what the favourite trope is!

List your favourite trope.

If your trope is more niche, feel free to define it so others can know more about it! Can be common or niche tropes!

Beneath it, put your favourite book recommendations for that trope!

Let's see what tropes are the most popular on this platform!!!

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scampireads

FriYAY!!!

Thank god its friday!!! I finally get to read!!!! What are you guys reading this weekend? Do you have any other plans? I'm gonna finish my current read and might start 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' + im gonna watch some F1🚗

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BlueWaterLily

What's your favourite genre(s) to read?

What's your favourite genre(s) to read and why? I love romance because I like the fact that they are very character-focused and it's centred around how these characters interact. Plus, it compliments other genres very well when done correctly. I love fantasy because I love escaping into fantastical worlds. It's the perfect blend of epic plots with rich character development. When people think of fantasy, they often think of Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones medieval type books but there's so many unique subgenres encompassed in the fantasy genre as a whole. I love Romantasy because when it's done correctly, it's a beautiful pairing of some of my favourite aspects of fantasy and romance.

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What's your favourite genre(s) to read?

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Between Fae & Flames (Daughter of the Gods Book 1)

Trinity Matthews

A bride needs to be chosen for the human King. Girls are dragged from their homes by their hair. Homes and belongings, destroyed - all in search of an unwilling bride. I’ll be executed for treason if I refuse. But I’m saved by a dragon rider. The deadly Fae King. The fae are supposed to be deadly, lethal, and vicious. But the human lands are barren and cruel -- not much is different between the two lands. But something sinister is stirring in the human lands.

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What Are The Odds (Phil-U #1)

Madi Leigh

Needing a change of scenery after her parents' death, Grace Hughes applies for an exchange to Phil-U - an American college in Philadelphia. There she meets the popular and cocky hockey captain, Levi Holloway. With a historic rivalry with the football team, Levi wagers a bet with the football captain that whoever gets the Australian exchange student to fall for them first wins their team rights to the gym. Only Levi doesn't expect to fall for Grace for real. Before long, he's attempting to convince her to stay in America after graduation, and doing more to ensure she doesn't find out about the wager. WHAT ARE THE ODDS is the spicy first book of the Phil-U series. It can be read as a complete standalone.

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A Foretale of Silver Fables : A Dark Fantasy Vampire Romance (The Chronicles of Imiryion Book 1)

Amy R. Emberhart

In a realm where deceit reigns, truth hides amongst the fables. Who can you trust when the only one daring to tell you the truth is the villain you were raised to fear and hate? She is the twin sister of the Foretold One. The one without magic, but with trauma galore. She was never meant to matter, but fate had other plans. He is the Vampire King. The vicious creature the Foretold One must defeat. When Aimee gets kidnapped by the vampires in a classic case of mistaken identity, she comes face to face with Killian, the Vampire King. As the prophecy unravels and shocking revelations shatter her entire belief system, Aimee must choose between following her heart and fighting for the so-called wrong side, or keep playing it safe in the shadows. A Foretale of Silver Fables is the debut novel of Amy R. Emberhart—a spicy dark fantasy romance with instant attraction and soul yearning—set in a dark world of ruthless vampires, duplicitous Faes and forgotten fates.

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The Wheel of Time is a series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan, with Brandon Sanderson as a co-author for the final three.

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chelssicle

How are people planning the end of the year?

There's only about 2 months left until 2025 is over (WHAT?!). I'll give you a moment to cry.

Moment over.

I'm wondering what everyone's plan is? For those that do reading challenges are we focused on finishing those up? Is anyone focused on finishing some quests maybe? Are you randomly picking out of a jar? Or are we just vibing until the end of the year? (relatable really)

I have a couple quests that's I'm 1-2 books away from gold so I was considering working on those but I still have to work on reading at least one of the seasonal books. I guess I'm just struggling to decide what I want to do! The seasonal readalongs are timely so it makes sense to get some of those done but finishing quests also makes me happy 😂 I'm a bit of a completionist!

What about you guys? Tell me all your plans, the more chaotic the better!

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infinity

rethinking my TBR

i’ve seen people handle their TBRs in so many different ways. i've seen some people only add the first book in a series, some add every single one, and some only add their next reads. soo i'm curious... how do y'all handle your TBRs? 👀

i've always added every book in a series to my TBR, but since i only tag the first book in my series tags, i’m kinda thinking about only keeping that one on my TBR instead

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Looking for Medieval/Tudor Recs

Any recommendations for historical fiction set in the medieval or Tudor period? I'm planning on reading books by Hillary Mantel and Philippa Gregory, but I can't really think of any other authors or books.

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Where to start with Russian Literature?

I've been wanting to challenge myself and try Russian literature. The only book I can think of is War and Peace, but I think that's going to be too challenging for me at the moment. Any suggestions?

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Ray Bradbury

One of Ray Bradbury’s best-known and most popular novels, Something Wicked This Way Comes, now featuring a new introduction and material about its longstanding influence on culture and genre.For those who still dream and remember, for those yet to experience the hypnotic power of its dark poetry, step inside. The show is about to begin. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life touched by its strange and sinister mystery. The carnival rolls in sometime after midnight, ushering in Halloween a week early. A calliope’s shrill siren song beckons to all with a seductive promise of dreams and youth regained. Two boys will discover the secret of its smoke, mazes, and mirrors; two friends who will soon know all too well the heavy cost of wishes…and the stuff of nightmares.Few novels have endured in the heart and memory as has Ray Bradbury’s unparalleled literary masterpiece Something Wicked This Way Comes. Scary and suspenseful, it is a timeless classic in the American canon.

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