Here are some of my favourite reads that I want to share with you! I’ve certainly loved all of these and there’s a good mix between Indie Authors and popular authors showed on here! Check them out!
Circe
by Madeline Miller
Circe takes place in the Greek mythology house of Helios, the Greek God of the Sun and the Oceanid Nymph Perse. From the moment of her immortal birth, Circe was unlike any of her fellow Greek Gods/ Goddesses/ Nymphs. Being not as naturally pretty that comes from being an immortal of having the voice of a goddess, she is quickly scorned and bullied among her peers.
Madeline Miller takes us through a thousand something years of Circe’s everyday life as she continues to grow and become her own person. We meet other mythological Gods/ creatures that follow closely to the original greek mythology tales. This is not a story to miss if you love mythology, romance, and fantasy!
Themes: greek mythology, romance, YA fantasy, historical fiction, magic
Where can you buy this?
Madeline Miller: Author of Song of Achilles and Circe
Stolen Fate
By V.T. DO
Blurb from Author:
Jace: For three months, I searched her out. For Him. Everything I have done before meeting her has been for him. Everything I have done after is for her. Perhaps it was all in Fate’s plan. Whatever it was, I can’t let her go. I don’t know how.
Evelyn: There’s no such thing as fate. Or Coincidence. My meeting Jace isn’t a coincidence, nnor is it at fate’s hand. It was him. I became defenseless in his eyes. I became someone I hadn’t been in. six long years, someone I was happy to be once more. I showed him all of my soft parts, thinking he was strong enough to protect it, protect me from the world. Am I wrong?
Themes: contemporary, romance, spicy, emotional rollercoaster
Where can you buy this?
To Kill A Kingdom
by Alexandra Christo
I have to say, this was probably my favourite standalone that I’ve had the pleasure of reading in 2020. To Kill a Kingdom is a retelling of the classic Little Mermaid story.
It’s quite a dark YA fantasy, yet it has playful banter between the characters and of course a touch of romance and magic. This story was definitely a page turner for me and a book I would forever now recommend to people.
Themes: re-tellings, YA fantasy, mermaids/sirens, romance, magic, royalty, enemies to lovers
Where can you buy this?
The Dragon Princess
by Lichelle Slater
If you’re like me, and thoroughly enjoy fairytale retellings, check out the first book to the Fallen Kingdom Series by Lichelle Slater.
This one in particular is a Sleeping Beauty reimaged story that features dragons, fairies, a cursed kingdom, handsome lad, and of course, a dangerous adventure.
Themes: re-tellings, romance, YA fantasy, fiction, dragons
Where can you buy this?
https://www.lichelleslater.com/
Frost Blood
By Elly Blake
This is the first book of the Frost Blood trilogy. Our main character, Ruby, is a Fireblood (she can wield fire), in a land of Frost Blood’s (people who control ice and snow). After the a destructive raid of Frost Blood’s to her village, Ruby becomes the one person that might be able to stop the long foolish war between the races.
This series has heartache, romantic moments between enemies, plenty of dangerous situations and a greedy cruel Frost Blood King.
Themes: YA fantasy, magic, enemies-to-lovers, paranormal, adventure, war, romance
Where can you buy this?
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His Dark Kiss
By Eve Silver
Emma Parrish, broke and alone is forced to take up a position of governess to a motherless boy, despite the dark rumors said about the newly bachelor father, Lord Anthony Craven. The more time she spends on the property, the more she finds herself caught up in mysteries and dark secrets.
This book is perfect for Jane Eyre lovers. It a dark gothic, historical romance. What more do you want?
Themes: romance, gothic, historical fiction, mystery, paranormal
Where can you buy this?
Frosted
by M. C. Frank
If you like cold hearted ladies with sexy pirates, this story is for you! Frosted, is a story of our two enemies (Lady Stella DeWinter and Captain Timothee Vaughan) meet and slowly fall in love. With many seductive stares and kisses, cold and broken hearts, dancing and chaos, the road to understanding each other is never easy. Plus, who doesn’t like a hint of Jane Austen?
Themes: Enemies to lovers, regency, historical fiction, pirates, steamy scenes
Where can you buy this?
https://www.mcfrankauthor.com/
Eyes
by: Nghich Tù
Translated by: Viêt H. Nguyēn
If you like Coraline or Spirited Away, this might be the book for you! Written by a Vietnamese author, this story takes place in Hanoi, Vietnam. This action adventure type story follows after, Thanh, a college student with major trust issues as she meets and deals with all sorts of ghosts, demons, and black magic. Along the way Thanh meets Diên Muc, a ghost hunter that can’t see ghosts, has zero social experience with humans and was raised by a 500 year old spirit. Follow along as the two of them not only grow their friendship but get caught in the criminal mastermind’s web. Lives are on the line in this creepy but heart pounding novel!
Eyes is the first book of the Half Alive series by this author.
Themes: Supernatural, Adventure, Thriller, Dark Horror, Black Magic, Ghosts, Demons, Danger, Crime
Where can you buy this?
Queen of Hearts
by Colleen Oakes
Queen of Hearts is the first book of the trilogy. Each book is rather short, (average 300 pages), which is perfect for a quick read. As a re-telling of the classic Alice in Wonderland story, this trilogy is delightenly clever.
Dinah, our soon-to-be Queen of Hearts is not your average princess. She’s boyish, childlike, curious, and sometimes bratty. But as you go through the story and dark secrets arise, we watch as she grows into the queen she needs to be.
Themes: Re-telling, YA fantasy, romance, mystery
Where can you buy this?
The Search For Synergy
By Brett Salter
The Search For Synergy is the first book of the Talisman Series. In a world where Dragons exist, Rome must not only learn who and what he is, but also get along with Julian, his a fledgling knight that pledged his loyalty. But things never run smoothy, and the duo finds themselves working to fulfill a primordial destiny.
This series by Brett Salter, is perfect for anyone just starting their reading journey or has a love of the fantasy genre. Geared toward the younger ages of the young adult genre, this series is packed with plenty of adventure and growing friendship between Rome and Julian.
Themes: supernatural, dragons, knights, adventure, young adult/ middle grade, fantasy
Where Can You Buy This?
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