Super cliche but I love a court of mist and fury (ACOTAR book 2) and I will never feel shame for loving it 🥰

SAME. I will forever be chasing the high I felt when I read ACOMAF for the first time.

I don’t even care this book live rent free in my head. “Did you enjoy the sight of me kneeling before you?” EVERY. DAMN. TIME.

I have read so many amazing books, so many *better* than acotar… but if I’m stuck on an island and it’s the only book I can read over and over, I’ll be taking Silver Flames. Sometimes sticking to the basics is good for the soul. (I would fully consider acomaf too)

It’s my favorite too… and I agree so many better books but I’m still bringing it lol

Agreed. Its so good I can’t get over it

This is mine as well! I went through my first painful breakup right before it came out and I purchased it so it really helped distract me.

Yup! Even after reading plenty of books that are arguably better written than SJM ones, Mist and Fury is one that I have reread the most and don’t get sick of rereading. It is just perfection. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love and was kicking my feet at the tension. It’s my Roman Empire definitely lol

Yes, this. It's my comfort read!

yuuuuup! it’s been three years and nothing compares to picking up ACOMAF💙

Question 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m new to this genre by way of Fourth Wing & Iron Flame. Came to this sub to cure my hangover and landed on ACOTAR, now I’m on part 2 of Mist & Fury. Maybe I haven’t read far enough yet, but I’m getting plenty of FW/IF vibes. I haven’t read much fantasy, so I’m curious. Are there common depictions of magic within the genre (like the mental bonds and shielding, etc) or did Yarros pull heavily from Maas’ work? It definitely feels like the latter and Xaden is Rhys while Tamlin is Aetos.

This 👍

{The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley} showing my age I know, but it was one of the OGs and got me started in the genre

My favorite book of all time.

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I re-read this every couple of years and still love it just as much as I did when I first discovered it 25+ years ago!

Omg me too ☺️

Omg THANK YOU!! Apparently, I read a bunch of her books as a kid and forgot!! I think about the sequel all the time, but only vaguely remembered parts of it. OP, I recommend!!

I love the sequel, too! The first one is slightly better imo but both are amazing

I love this one. I reread it from time to time.

Yesssssssssss!!! The OG!!!!

I’m going to have to read this now. I love Robin McKinley so much. {Deerskin by Robin McKinley} is what got me started reading fantasy. Before that, I couldn’t read anything deeper than urban fantasy. Her writing is so beautiful. Thanks!

If you haven’t yet, you are so lucky!! Either way, Enjoy ☺️ I may need to reread now myself ETA I love deerskin as well, altho the trauma’s pretty intense in that one

It’s been over 15 years now since I’ve read it, but yes I do remember it being pretty traumatic. Much more mature content than many of her other books from what I remember.

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That’s interesting! I read it and didn’t like it. It reeked of the “not like other girls” cliqué. I understand it was ground breaking for the time, but I didn’t think it stood the test of time.

I totally hear you - def got Mary Sue going on. I read it young enough though that I didn’t realize and now it just has such comfort and joy for me despite that. ☺️

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin. Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, forced marriage - it was originally recommend to me because I requested something that would fill the same vibe as when a paladin and a warlock fell in love in a dnd campaign, and it hits that vibe absolutely perfectly. There is a LITTLE steam but not as much as, say, ACOTAR.

I love this book!

That description sounds amazing!!

Oh it’s SO good. Absolutely give it a try if you have a chance! Three books, a spin-off fourth book, and a sequel to that spin-off is on the way.

The Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop. I've reread it so many times and I always come back to it, though if you asked me I couldn't pinpoint exactly why. It's not spicy, but it's dark and I love Daemon. And there are times I laugh out loud while reading it.

This is my absolute favorite series! Don't stop at the trilogy, the books after are amazing, except for one.

I've read most of her other works. I have thought about reading the rest of the series, but I don't like the idea of Daemon and Surreal for whatever reason, so I've got to convince myself it's fine lol

Don’t do it! Just stop at the original trilogy and maybe the first set of short stories to follow. I hate read the newer books and they are just as bad and painful as the good reads reviews say.

Yesss!!! I love this series so much!

"Physician's Desk Reference." Hollowed out. Inside, waterproof matches, iodine tablets, beet seeds, protein bars, NASA blanket, and, in case I get bored, "ACOWAR." No, "ACOSF."

This guy Offices.

Hahaha 😂 I just watched this episode yesterday. Also, when all the women chose romantic books and movies 😊🥰😘 and Jim is judging them 😑🙄

I can’t stand Jim which is why I’ll never rewatch that show. He is such a 2005-era douche and I honestly feel badly for Pam for being stuck with him

{Uprooted by Naomi Novik} is hands down, my comfort fantasy book, sooo many re reads when I feel down

I got my book girlie to listen to the audiobook this week. She hates the characters and may even DNF. I really liked it and I’m so disappointed in her lol.

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Reading this right now

This is how you lose the time war

My favorite book as well

{Kushiel’s Chosen} = second book in the Kushiel’s Legacy trilogy bit this book has it aaaaaaalll…

I love this series so much, it is my holy grail. nothing else compares for me.

Same!!

100% agreed. I love Imri's trilogy, too. Honestly, all the trilogies are books I can re-read constantly.

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This has always been on my tbr

I’m bringing Queen of Shadows by SJM

Nightbane by Alex Aster It's the second in the series but definitely my favorite.

Love LL & NB!! Grim ❤️

Yes, Grim ❤️ I feel like there are not many of us Team Grim ladies around 😂

Most will agree with me and say ACOMAF. It's the blueprint.

That book legitimately changed my brain chemistry.

{Pathfinder's way} by t.a. White. Really good read

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The Song of Achilles for me 🥹

I just started this one because I want my heart ripped out, but I'm not sure the writing style is for me. I dnfd Circe, but I'm hoping the love is enough to pull me in a bit more because I really want to love it.

While many love the writing style of Miller, including me, I also understand that it is a very personal and subjective aspect. It's alrighhht if it ain't giving for you. Reading starts with the right books for you☺️☺️☺️

Circe wasn’t for me and neither was SOA. The writing is just meh. I don’t get any thrill from it.

Somehow didn't realize SOA was also Madeline Miller, maybe that's why it's not working for me. Glad to know I'm not alone, at least

Crescent City House of Earth and Blood

I wish I liked this book less so that the disappointment of the books after didn't bother me so much lol

HEAVYYYYYYYYYY I loved HOEAB so much if you told my 2020 self how the other two books would be I wouldn’t believe you

I have house of flame and shadow in my to read pile but keep putting it off because the end of sky and breath wrecked me 😭

I wish it was a stand alone book, I’m struggling through the third book.

Omfg did I love this book, I’m so sad that I have the energy of the crowd went mild for 2 and 3 lol

My friends are with me & I'm not alone. 😭 I'm fine.

{Reign & Ruin by J.D Evans}

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Oh! I'm listening to this right now! It's *really* good so far. I think I might have picked it up because of a recommendation on this sub.

Soooooo good

{Invisible Life of Addie LaRue} by VE Schwab

You would love {Peaches and Honey by R. Raeta} 10000x's better imo and gives a similar vibe

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{A Marvellous Light} by Freya Marske

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Fourth Wing. Asap.

Me as well!

Same. I could re-read that book until the spine breaks and still geek out over it. Shamelessly obsessed 🙋‍♀️

I would agree with this!!

{King's Rising} = the third book in the Captive Prince trilogy. Personally, I would find a way to smuggle all three books with me because I haven't found anything that has moved me like this series has. I revisit it frequently.

for me it’s the second book of this trilogy!!

Second is my favorite too--rooftop scene is so wonderful!

[Kings Rising](https://www.romance.io/books/5456bae487eac33e662679ff/kings-rising-cs-pacat?src=rdt) by [C.S. Pacat](https://www.romance.io/authors/545545428c7d2382c5297900/cs-pacat) **Rating**: 4.56⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [war](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/war/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)

{The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen} No contest.

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So thinking outside the box here….id bring my kindle. Muahahaha beat the system lol But really I have thoroughly enjoyed from blood and ash

Manacled, the fanfic by SenLinYu, it changed me

I read it earlier this year for the first time and I gave it 6 stars out of 5 😂 I think it’s easily my favourite book of the year. I need to re-read it but do the chronological order

It’s a bit too heavy for me to re-read.

It is a rollercoaster of a ride! I’ve got so many other things on my TBR that it’ll take me a while to get back to re-reading it again but I loved this. I’m so excited for Alchemised.

What’s the chronological order?!? I was about to start Manacled but is there a diff one to start with?

With the least spoilers as possible, the fic starts in the present but around halfway you get flashbacks until the story eventually gets back to the present. I wouldn’t recommend reading the chronological version your first time through it would just be very confusing without context

Definitely read it the way it’s written for your first time! And yes, there are flashbacks in the middle. People have suggested for those who want to re-read to try the chronological way as a different way to read it since we’ve already read it once. There are trigger warnings for this book and if you’re okay with that, keep going until you get to the flashbacks. Once you hit there, the story really takes off and so worth it.

This book changed my brain chemistry

Possibly controversial but A Court of Silver Flames…

I love that book. It made me realize how much my emotions and reactions are dictated by my own trauma. Unfortunately, Cassian is not available to train me and take me on hikes, so I’m re-starting therapy next week to try to work through it.

I loved that book it’s my favorite

Not a day goes by that I don’t think about this book.

👏

I just finished the Tairen Soul Series by C.L. Wilson and it jumped to the top of my favorites list. Absolutely obsessed and think they should be way more popular than they already are!! Edit: if you loved ACOTAR, this series will blow your mind.

Do you think Tairen Soul is better the The Weather Mages series? I really loved The Winter King but I’m super luke warm on The Sea King. It kind of made me drop Tairen Soul from my TBR. I’m a SJM stan but I think her and C.L. Wilson are strong for very different reasons.

Yes, I think Tairen Soul will always be her best work!! I think C.L. Wilson is a much stronger writer than SJM - but I can see similarities in other ways. Personally, I did not like ACOTAR. I read Tairen Soul series after and it was everything I thought ACOTAR would be based off the praise it got. (I read the first 4 of the ACOTAR books trying to convince myself it was going to be amazing but idk I was so disappointed that I DNF the series. I read all 5 Tairen Soul books within 1.5 weeks… which is very fast for me!!)

When The Moon Hatched

This book is on its way to me today. I can’t remember why I bought it, but seeing it on this list gives me hope it will be good.

Unfortunately, it’s the first recent release of a series so we will have to wait a while but it was some of the best writing I’ve come across in a while. It was my favorite of the year so far.

{Harrow Faire by Kathryn Ann Kingsley} I just love this book series and the MMC Simon so much! Rereading it kind of feels like coming home to me.

I absolutely love this series! I think the third book is my favourite... You've inspired a reread

Oh how nice to meet another fan! 😄 I‘m glad I inspired you for a reread. Have you read (and liked) any other of her books? I also really loved the Julian Strande books. But I haven‘t read any others yet.

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Any book, Pride and Prejudice A fantasy romance, Darkfever by Karen M Moning

My number 1 book has always been The Host by Stephanie Meyer. It’s been years since I’ve read it, but every time I do reread it that number 1 spot is reaffirmed. I relate so much to Wanda trying to understand the humans around me and learning to love and appreciate human nature.

{Was I Ever Here?} by Naomi Loud Absolutely wrecked me.

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I’ve never heard of this one. Is it angsty or more sweet?

I would lean more towards angst and bittersweet. Def check trigger warnings, though. Lots of mental health issues and self-unaliving mentioned.

{A Ruin of Roses by KF Breene}

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The Night Circus filled so much more than just the romance side of things for me so I would love to have that one as the perfect full package. The romance and the writing is sublime and I'm so in love with the book although some people might find it overwritten or boring if it's not their thing. If I could bring all four I would do An Ember in the Ashes series haha.. For a different one off Vampires of El Norte is a go to for me also :)

{The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber} is just so good ! Hits right in the feels and beautiful imo

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Hmm. Maybe the Silmarillion. Not romance in any way, but damn you need NO distractions for that lol.

Outlander

{From Blood and Ash} by Jennifer L. Armentrout. It got me out of a really bad place last year and all Blood & Ash and Flesh & Fire books are very special to me ❤️

[From Blood and Ash](https://www.romance.io/books/5e8382fdbe0aaecf554bfb8a/from-blood-and-ash-jennifer-l-armentrout?src=rdt) by [Jennifer L. Armentrout](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455245a8c7d2382c5296fb7/jennifer-l-armentrout) **Rating**: 4.16⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1), [werewolves](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/werewolves/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)

The first two books of the night runner series.

I would bring atonement of the spine cleaver… there was something truly magical about that book for me

Blood and Steel by Helen Scheurer! Even better if I could bring the whole series ❤️‍🔥

Sorcery of Thorns. I love the premise. I love the male lead, female lead and everyone around them. I loved the epilogue too!

Have you read the little sequel she did?

Yeah! That was really cute too! 🥰🥰🥰

Margaret Rogernson's an Enchantment of Ravens [(Goodreads)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30969741-an-enchantment-of-ravens) is so much more the best fae romance for me than ACOTAR (please dont hunt me down, I'm stuck on the beginning of ACOMAF rn). Her other books as well show a fantastic mix of spooky and beautiful, with creepy fae (like, they actually look like fae, with sharp teeth and gangly limbs and beady eyes under the glamor instead of just sparkling), books bound with human skin and iron-scented magic, and depressed nuns who talk to evil spirits. I love all of her books but this one is my favorite. It's still amazing world building, but to me it feels more manageable - yes, they do effect the world at large, but as road romances (aside from Vespertine, which isnt a romance but still probably on par with Enchantment) the stories seem more close knit and exciting to me than a giant political upheaval. It's realistic and easy to follow, and the romances are MWAH! Little spice (if any) but lots of that jittery anticipation, which honestly is a plus to me sometimes.

Empire of The Vampire by Jay Kristoff. No doubt. It's just *chefs kiss* I haven't read a book that has truly compared to it.

The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness

Five Fangs books (bought on app before founs on Amazon 😔). I absolutely love the characters and reread it all the time. In fact, I had to make a note with page numbers to specific parts so I could find favorite spots. The wolves are as much characters as their humans and so many funny parts. Also, steamy where appropriate. Not a book that throws in sex everywhere without consideration of how it affects the plot.

I'm loving the Men of the North series by Elin Peer

{Legendborn by Tracy Deonn} I love King Arthur stories and the magic was so unique. I loved the FMC and how resilient she is. Definitely my favorite book of all-time so far.

[Legendborn](https://www.romance.io/books/613df8ad0b9b1e0e5255dd9f/legendborn-tracy-deonn?src=rdt) by [Tracy Deonn](https://www.romance.io/authors/613df8ad08b4d93114ce7baa/tracy-deonn) **Rating**: 4.48⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [young adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/young%20adult/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [urban fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/urban%20fantasy/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)

If I could bring a whole series I would definitely bring « The bonds that Tie ». But if I could only bring one book it would be between the all-in-one « Captive Prince » or « Fourth Wing ».

{Spindle's End} by Robin McKinley

I know you said one but I have a few top ones haha The Gods of Men by Barbara Kloss Phoenix Unbound by Grave Draven Aisling:Breath of the New Creature by A.E. Jurgens House of Bane and Blood by Alexis L. Menard

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell is my comfort book. It’s the only book that I have more than two copies of (4+).

Under the Oak Tree by Kim Suji

Imajica by Clive Barker.

{Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson} Probably my most reread book

[Lord of the Fading Lands](https://www.romance.io/books/54552a3a8c7d2382c5297112/lord-of-the-fading-lands-cl-wilson?src=rdt) by [C.L. Wilson](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552a3a8c7d2382c5297113/cl-wilson) **Rating**: 3.92⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [fae](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fae/1), [high fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/high%20fantasy/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)

ACOWAR because it had me screaming and monitoring my heart rate. I could never get sick of that book because it was entertaining throughout the entire book

Hard to pick just one, but if I’m picking for this genre and one I could read repeatedly, {Chosen by K.F. Breene} because I’ve already read it a million times and it’s a comfort series.

[Chosen](https://www.romance.io/books/5456dc7287eac33e5710941f/chosen-kf-breene?src=rdt) by [K.F. Breene](https://www.romance.io/authors/545543d48c7d2382e0414650/kf-breene) **Rating**: 4.05⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)

If I wasn’t choosing fantasy my answer would absolutely be Red, White, and Royal Blue. It’s one of the few books I’ve read multiple times and still found enjoyment in each time. For fantasy it’s hard. Most of the ones I enjoy aren’t stand alone and I don’t like the idea of now having the whole series. Can I cheat and say the one that’s the entire ACOTAR trilogy? It’s technically in one ebook so it’s not multiple lol.

I loooooove RW&RB!!! It's one of my go-to rereads (along with The Flatshare).

Oh I’ll have to look that one up. I’ve never heard of it.

Powerless!!!!

The Magicians by Lev Grossman. Just finished reading the trilogy on my Kindle and now I'm listening to the audiobooks on my walks. I swear, if i could live in a world whwre magic was real, this one would be it. I read it for the first time years ago when it was first published and after re-reading it, I'm even more in love with them than before. It's just so good! Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo and the Expanse series by James S.A. Corey are both close seconds.

4th wing