Gossawyrm
They/them Enjoying cozy reading and other hobbies in my free time :) Avid gothic fantasy and high fantasy enjoyer
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Thoughts from 3% (page 10)
This book has short chapters! Always works out so well with my schedule.
So far, I can tell that Alana is already an amazing character. I like how she is written so far.
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Princeweaver
Elian J Morgan
âA lush reimagining of the English conquest of Wales⌠a debut not to be missedâ C.S. Pacat, NYT bestselling author of the DARK RISE seriesâA glittering love sharp as blood and beautifully woven with magic and mythâ Holly Race, bestselling author of SIX WILD CROWNSâA lush, lingering heartache of a book⌠reminiscent of The Goblin Emperor. Morgan is a shining new talent in fantasyâ Annabel Campbell, author of THE OUTCAST MAGEâPrinceweaver is a dark and tender folkloric love story, flowering with yearning and intrigueâ Tasha Suri, bestselling author of THE ISLE IN THE SILVER SEAâRich in Welsh folklore and steeped in slow-burn yearning, PRINCEWEAVER is a tale that will leave readers breathless and desperate for more ⌠An absolute gem of a debut novelâ Kalie Reid, author of THE SACRED SPACE BETWEEN
Their marriage is to save a warring kingdom. But in the process, it might destroy them bothBorn with forbidden, nature-infused magic in an occupied land, anxious apothecary Meilyr survives by keeping his head down. Until he ends up engaged to invading prince Osian in order to save his brotherâs life. Now, he is in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to hide his true self.When nobles in Osianâs court are gruesomely murdered by the same magic that flows through his veins, Meilyr realises someone is seeking revenge for his homeland. As suspicion towards him grows, he and the prince work together to uncover the killer or risk losing the crown â or their lives.Between court politics, unwieldy magic and a murderer on the loose, Meilyr must keep his wits about him. Especially as his feelings for Osian grow deeper with every passing dayâŚCombines the court intrigue and slow-burn yearning of A Taste of Gold and Iron with the folkloric grounding and lore that readers of Naomi Novik and Stephanie Gerber will enjoy
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đ§ââď¸Book Suggestions HERE!
Moving forward please comment your book suggestions for quest additions here!
I will take note of all suggestions however this does not guarantee a suggested book will be chosen for the quest. I aim to keep diversity in authors and stories in mind, and the research I put into the booklist takes this into account, as best as I possibly can.
When commenting a book suggestion, please be kind đ I haven't come across any impolite requests however, please remember this (and all quests) are created by a quest owner who cares a lot about their niche.
The forum can get quite cluttered, so I appreciate your assistance in condensing suggestions to this post!
Happy reading!đŚ
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Besieger
Kalina Mitova
A Vampire Coven is thrown into chaos after its maker and master is found dead under mysterious circumstances. With the assassin hiding among them, the Vampire Council must choose a new Coven Master, and who better than the man who wants the throne the least. A deserter from the First Crusade, Silvio is saved by Dulior, a vampire determined to turn and bind him at the altar. In the midst of a cycle of arranged marriages to mortals, Dulior uses Silvio as her escape from her domineering maker, and a promise, finally, of a true love match. Although granted immortality, Silvio sees no value in eternity if he cannot share it with Emerick, the man he has sworn to protect. Husband to a woman he despises, bound to a man he wants to drown in pleasure, Silvio will have to become a pawn in the Covenâs schemes if it helps him break free from his wife and mistress.
"Besieger" is a Gothic romance with elements of historical fiction, perfect for fans of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, Angela Carter's "The Bloody Chamber", S.T. Gibson "Dowry of Blood", and Kat Dunn "Hungerstone".
2026 PUBLICATION DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
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Vallista (Vlad Taltos #15)
Steven Brust
Full of swordplay, peril, and swashbuckling flair, Steven Brust's Vallista is a treat for longtime fans of this popular fantasy series, a deep dive into the mysteries of Dragaera and all within it.Vlad Taltos is an Easternerâan underprivileged human in an Empire of tall, powerful, long-lived Dragaerans. He made a career for himself in House Jhereg, the Dragaeran clan in charge of the Empireâs organized crime. But the day came when the Jhereg wanted Vlad dead, and heâs been on the run ever since. He has plenty of friends among the Dragaeran highborn, including an undead wizard and a god or two. But as long as the Jhereg have a price on his head, Vladâs life isâŚmessy. Meanwhile, for years, Vladâs path has been repeatedly crossed by Devera, a small Dragaeran girl of indeterminate powers who turns up at the oddest moments in his life. Now Devera has appeared againâto lead Vlad into a mysterious, seemingly empty manor overlooking the Great Sea. Inside this structure are corridors that double back on themselves, rooms that look out over other worlds, andâjust maybeâanswers to some of Vladâs long-asked questions about his world and his place in it. If only Devera can be persuaded to stop disappearing in the middle of his conversations with herâŚ
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The Storm Gathers (Stormfall, #0)
Maelan Holladay
One day, my dear daughter, you will destroy the world.
After being forced from her home five years ago, Alana Zaya has finally been given the opportunity to return and claim her rightful place on the Okaron throne. When her voyage is waylaid by pirates, she soon finds herself stranded at sea, surrounded by strangers harboring dark secrets. But hers are perhaps the darkest of all.
Across the world, Rae Toma is a warrior who can't walk away from a fight. After years of using her skills to rebel against the regime that trained her, her treachery is revealed, forcing her to flee into the Shatterâa maze of islands that no one has ever returned from.
There, she finds Nur Del Sue, a Stormwitch on a mission to prove herself in a world determined to ignore her.
Forced from their homes, can these characters survive long enough to uncover the deadly mysteries at the heart of their world?
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Apr 11, 2026
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Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 3.5Characters: 4.0Plot: 5.0
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A Study in Drowning
Ava Reid
Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales. Haunted by visions of the Fairy King since childhood, sheâs had no choice. Her tattered copy of AngharadâEmrys Myrddinâs epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, then destroys himâis the only thing keeping her afloat. So when Myrddinâs family announces a contest to redesign the late authorâs estate, Effy feels certain itâs her destiny.
But musty, decrepit Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task, and its residents are far from welcoming. Including Preston HĂŠloury, a stodgy young literature scholar determined to expose Myrddin as a fraud. As the two rivals piece together clues about Myrddinâs legacy, dark forces, both mortal and magical, conspire against themâand the truth may bring them both to ruin.
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Thoughts from 100% (page 384)
When I first began the book, I had make a post criticizing the repetitiveness of a few of the underlying themes of the book. Mainly centered around Effy and the inner workings of the world. Now that I have finished the book, I see that those plot points have tied up rather nicely taking into account the climax of the story.
I do still think Reid could have cut or shortened a few of those paragraphs out though. Or maybe bring them up later on in the story.
Overall a satisfying read. Iâll be continuing on with the second book in the future :)
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Turns of Fate (Isle of Wyrd, #1)
Anne Bishop
A young detective investigating crimes of the uncanny will learn that bargains can change your fateâfor good or illâin this darkly enthralling fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Others and the Black Jewels series.
Words have power. Intentions matter.
Most people come to Destiny Park for entertainment. They come to have their cards read to tell them a bit about their future. They come to walk through a beautiful park and to eat at the hotelâs restaurant. They come in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Arcana, the paranormal beings who rule the Isle of Wyrd.
But some people come to make a bargain with the Arcanaâto change their fate. And some people come for dark purposes.
When Detective Beth Fahey is sent to Destiny Park to inquire about a âghost gun,â she will begin a strange journey on which she must learn to navigate the Arcanaâs unforgiving laws and dangerous attractions. Her search will draw her into seemingly impossible cases and the secrets of her own past as tensions rise between the Arcana and their human neighbors across the river.
For the Isle of Wyrd is a place where the dead ride trains to their final destinations, predators literally become prey, and seekersâ true natures are revealed in the ripples of destiny unknowingly stirred in their wakes.
Who will live? Who will die? And who will be lost in between?
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Mad Sisters of Esi
Tashan Mehta
Myung and Laleh are keepers of the whale of babel. They roam within its cosmic chambers, speak folktales of themselves, and pray to an enigmatic figure they know only as 'Great Wisa'. To Laleh, this is everything. For Myung, it is not enough.
When Myung flees the whale, she stumbles into a new universe where shapeshifting islands and ancient maps hold sway. There, she sets off on an adventure that is both tragic and transformative, for her and Laleh. For at the heart of her quest lies a mystery that has confounded scholars for centuries: the truth about the mad sisters of Esi.
Fables, dreams and myths come together in this masterful work of fantasy by acclaimed author Tashan Mehta, sweeping across three landscapes, and featuring a museum of collective memory and a festival of madness. At its core, it asks: In the devastating chaos of this world, where all is in flux and the truth ever-changing, what will you choose to hold on to?
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A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent, #1)
Marie Brennan
You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heartâno more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of momentsâeven at the risk of one's lifeâis a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . .
All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.
Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.
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The Unmagical Life of Briar Jones
Lex Croucher
Dark academia meets crossover fantasy in this spellbinding story of childhood best friends turned bitter enemies when one gets into magic school and the other doesnâtâŚ
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The Revenant of Surolifia
Florence Chien
In the vein of The Traitor Baru Cormorant and The Unbroken, The Revenant of Surolifia is a gripping political fantasy of empire, identity, and impossible choices, where rebellion blazes in the streets, loyalty is a double-edged sword, and the price of peace may be too steep to pay.
Secrets are often liabilities, but sometimes they are power.
Lucas Rhine has seen enough violence. When the Empire of Colours slaughters 17,000 of his silver-eyed kin, Lucas buries his hatred, hides his eyes behind coloured lenses, and vows to become the imperial gendarmerieâs commander. He will liberate his annexed island home through a diplomatic secession.
Usurped prince Faye Phlorik wants his throne back. When violent revolutionaries help him escape from prison, he joins them. They need a silver-eyed champion to rally the people, and he needs their resources to defeat the gendarmerie protecting the usurper.
When Fayeâs escape costs Lucas his promotion, Lucas adds revenge to his list of reasons to stop the bloody revolution. While the two hunt each other across the country, the Empire's warships are landing in two weeks to exterminate everyone with silver eyes. If Lucas and Faye can't unite their forces against the imperial fleet, there will soon be nothing left of the people they're both trying to liberate.
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Cosy/whimsical adult fantasies WITHOUT romance
Had some lovely exciting recs from cosy fantasy forum and @siobhanwhimsy who even made a list on my req! (List pinned in comments - thank you @strawberrymilk!) Added these books to TBR but havent found something I want to read now⌠(so neutral and very grateful)
Looking for:
- adult fantasy/protagonist
- No romance (peripheral romance for side characters is okay) !!!!!!!
- Whimsy!!!!!
- Friendship/found family
- Loveable characters
- No abuse or graphic violence. Nothing too emotionally heavy
- Ideally no epic fantasies or fantasies that r very targeted towards (cis) men (no hate, just not my personal style)
For your inspiration⌠Whimsy examples from recent and current reads:
- neverending hot chocolate from tea pot
- Singing/magical dresses
- Magical cakes/food
- Magic shops
- Cute animal friends (talking or not talking!)
- Maps that lead u to a perfect book
- Magical libraries/books
- Enchanted or sentient trees/plants/flowers/objects/houses
- Trees that sweep away snow
- Portals
- Statues that cry (NOT in a creepy way!)
- Characters who naturally are a lil silly/whimsical/goofy and may not realise it
- Winning a swordfight/fight to the death by simply having the best needlework
- Conjuring (only) buttons from thin air (and they flick you in the head)
Please if you have any recs id love to know !!! And if you can give short desc about the book and how it fits what im looking for thatd help sm <3 thank you!!!! B
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The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne
Summer N. England
Love grows in the most impossible of places in Summer N. England's debut sweet and spicy cozy romantasy for fans of The Spellshop and For Whom the Belle Tolls! All gardener Clara Thorne wants is to live "happily ever after" in her beloved town of Moss, magically growing herbs and vegetables and trying to write her book. But Fate has other plans when The Goddess unexpectedly bestows her with an impossible quest. Clara has one month to travel to the cursed and abandoned town of Dwindle and grow them a garden. If she fails, she will be banished. Only Clara's magic doesn't work outside of Moss, a fact she has kept hidden for years. Worse, the Goddess has assigned the absurdly sexy, annoyingly cheerful Hesper Altanfall to keep her safe. All leather and crossbows, Hesper is as determined to protect Clara as she is full of secretsâbut Clara would rather eat thorns than accept help. Nevertheless, the two can't help but grow closer as they make their way across enchanted woods, share one too many tavern beds, and work together to rebuild Dwindle one garden bed at a time. Clara, however, refuses to give in to their blossoming romance. Sheâs had one too many losses, and Hesper might the one to break her beyond repair. But if Clara can find the key to opening her heart, she may just unearth the life and love she's always believed to be impossible. Â
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