chibimoon90

YA Fantasy and Mythology Shoujo and Josei manga

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An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1)

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 1 (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Renewal Edition, #1)

Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 1

The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn, #1)

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A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1)

Becky Chambers

ASIN B08H831J18 moved to the more recent edition Centuries before, robots of Panga gained self-awareness, laid down their tools, wandered, en masse into the wilderness, never to be seen again. They faded into myth and urban legend. Now the life of the tea monk who tells this story is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They will need to ask it a lot. Chambers' series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?

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Half a Soul (Regency Faerie Tales, #1)

Olivia Atwater

It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment - a condition which makes her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season - but when the strange, handsome and utterly uncouth Lord Sorcier discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into dangerous and peculiar faerie affairs. If Dora's reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all of high society, then she may yet reclaim her normal place in the world. . . but the longer Dora spends with Elias Wilder, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love, even with only half a soul. Bridgerton meets Howl's Moving Castle in this enchanting historical fantasy, where the only thing more meddlesome than faeries is a marriage-minded mother. Pick up HALF A SOUL, and be stolen away into Olivia Atwater's charming, magical version of Regency England!

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The Tea Dragon Society (Tea Dragon, #1)

Kay O'Neill

From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After comes The Tea Dragon Society, a charming all-ages book that follows the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons. After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta sees how the craft enriches their lives—and eventually her own.

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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy (The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, #1)

Megan Bannen

Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the strange and magical wilds of Tanria. It’s an unforgiving job, and Hart’s got nothing but time to ponder his loneliness. Mercy never has a moment to herself. She’s been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat in defiance of sullen jerks like Hart, who seems to have a gift for showing up right when her patience is thinnest. After yet another exasperating run-in with Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed simply to “A Friend”. Much to his surprise, an anonymous letter comes back in return, and a tentative friendship is born. If only Hart knew he’s been baring his soul to the person who infuriates him most – Mercy. As the dangers from Tanria grow closer, so do the unlikely correspondents. But can their blossoming romance survive the fated discovery that their pen pals are their worst nightmares – each other?

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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Sangu Mandanna

A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family--and a new love--changes the course of her life. As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don't mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she's used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos pretending to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously. But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and...Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he's concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when a threat comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn't know she was looking for....

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Our Vicious Oaths

N.E. Davenport

Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport—a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue—as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot. Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her. Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom—in the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights she’s never experienced before…but who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King. For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh. On Kadeesha’s wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land. But she is no true hostage. The two form a she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakable…and so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High King’s jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals.

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I'm having some serious decision paralysis.

Hey, Club. I'm really wanting to start a new book, but I'm having an extremely hard time making a decision, mostly thanks to my ADHD brain. I'm not even sure what I'm in the mood for... just something that I will love. I'm in the middle of a short story and the Wuthering Heights community read, but it's just not hitting right at the moment.

(Some sample genres and tropes that are chef's kiss for me are: romantasy, dark romance, epic fantasy, rom-com, suspense, thrillers, witty banter, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and 🌶️ is welcomed. Bonus if the audiobook is great/has an audiobook. Also feel free to raid my library TBR shelf and tell me what to read from there! 😂)

I'm looking forward to seeing your suggestions! 🫶

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Arthurian retelling recs with Merlin TV show vibes

I love Arthurian legends. I have read all the classics from Mallory to the romantic period. I have read and enjoyed the Legendborn series and Kiersten White's Camelot Rising. What I would really like is a fun, cute, somewhat lighthearted take on the legends. With similar vibes to the Merlin BBC TV show. I love Merlin as a character and the TV show is one of, if not my favorite retelling of the legends.

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Arthurian retelling recs with Merlin TV show vibes

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Recommend me Latine Focused cozy fantasy or fantasy with a dash of romance

Looking for some cute cozy fantasy with some Latine leads or Latine representation.I love YA fantasy and my favorite authors include Renee Ahdieh, Sabaa Tahir, Elizabeth Lim and Sue Lynn Tan.

As a Puerto Rican woman I also love reading stories that include but are certainly not limited to Latine representation and I noticed that I'm not finding a lot of Fantasy that features Latine leads. Some of my favorite latina authors include Elizabeth Acevedo and Mia Sosa, but they primarily write contemporary fiction. I haven't been able to get into the work of Daniel Jose Older. I enjoy the world building of their work, but not the plot/prose.

My first book of 2026 that I enjoyed was Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan my favorite reads of 2025 were A Forgery Of Fate By Elizabeth Lim, Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo, and The Scorpion and The Night Blossom, By Amelie Wen Zhao. I finished Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan two nights ago and although I adore her other works, I was not the biggest fan.

I don't mind adult fantasy. I just prefer for any intimacy scenes not to be too explicit. Fade to black is preferred. The occasional steamy, yet not overly explicit scene is okay

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chibimoon90

Recommend me Latine Focused cozy fantasy or fantasy with a dash of romance

Looking for some cute cozy fantasy with some Latine leads or Latine representation.I love YA fantasy and my favorite authors include Renee Ahdieh, Sabaa Tahir, Elizabeth Lim and Sue Lynn Tan.

I don't mind adult fantasy. I just prefer for any intimacy scenes not to be too explicit. Fade to black is preferred. The occasional steamy, yet not overly explicit scene is okay

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A Song to Drown Rivers

Ann Liang

Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister’s murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy, seduce their immoral king, and weaken them from within. Trained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect blade. But she knows Fanli can see through every deception she masters, the attraction between them burning away any falsehoods. Once inside the enemy palace, Xishi finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king’s advisors while the king himself shows her great affection. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher Xishi climbs in the Wu court, the farther she and Fanli have to fall—and if she is unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down.

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