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Reaper of Souls by Rena BarronThe Iron Raven by Julie Kagawa
YA Releases of February, 2021
67 books — 212 voters
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid KemmererLore by Alexandra BrackenWinterkeep by Kristin Cashore
YA Releases of January, 2021
53 books — 205 voters

Falling Kingdoms by Morgan RhodesPoison Study by Maria V. SnyderThe Queen of All that Dies by Laura ThalassaEntwined by Heather Dixon WallworkGrave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
Hidden Gems in YA
312 books — 332 voters
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
YA Releases of November, 2020
43 books — 229 voters

Among the Beasts & Briars by Ashley Poston
YA Releases of October, 2020
67 books — 170 voters
Dark Rise by C.S. PacatThe Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
YA Novels of 2021
782 books — 2,470 voters

Wild Sign by Patricia BriggsThe Hidden Palace by Helene WeckerThe Queen's Weapons by Anne BishopThe Iron Raven by Julie KagawaEmpire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
Can't Wait Books of 2021
1,172 books — 2,357 voters
Runemarks by Joanne HarrisKłamca by Jakub ĆwiekRunelight by Joanne HarrisThe Hammer of Thor by Rick RiordanThe Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
Loki: God of Mischief
191 books — 221 voters

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny HanThe Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataThe Deal by Elle Kennedy
Best Pretend Boyfriend/Girlfriend Romance Plot
172 books — 420 voters
The Last Graduate by Naomi NovikRule of Wolves by Leigh BardugoThe Hidden Palace by Helene WeckerWild Sign by Patricia Briggs
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2021
592 books — 1,488 voters

Abandon by Meg CabotReceiver of Many by Rachel AlexanderSeeds Volume One by M.M. KinAsphodel by Lauren Hammond
Books with Hades
86 books — 119 voters
First Grave on the Right by Darynda JonesMort by Terry PratchettKeturah and Lord Death by Martine LeavittGrave Witch by Kalayna PriceMy Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
Death Gods and Reaper Protagonists
251 books — 315 voters

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
YA Releases of September, 2020
90 books — 357 voters
Artemis Fowl by Eoin ColferVicious by V.E. SchwabPrince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceThe Young Elites by Marie LuThis Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
Heroes / Heroines who belong in Slytherin
212 books — 43 voters

Uprooted by Naomi NovikThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Atmospheric Woods
60 books — 49 voters
Poison Study by Maria V. SnyderThe Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen TurnerElantris by Brandon SandersonStolen Songbird by Danielle L. JensenThe Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
Epic Fantasy Romance
719 books — 1,240 voters

The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. JensenStolen Songbird by Danielle L. JensenThe Book of Ivy by Amy Engel
Forced marriage
33 books — 47 voters
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Books Ever
74,935 books — 277,894 voters

Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt
Books You Wish More People Knew About
17,349 books — 10,353 voters
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerRuby Red by Kerstin Gier
The Best Time-Travel Romance Novels
984 books — 4,117 voters

Neron Rising by Keary Taylor
Reylo Trash Books
114 books — 60 voters
The Last Jedi by Jason FryStolen Songbird by Danielle L. JensenKeturah and Lord Death by Martine LeavittThe Cruel Prince by Holly BlackThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
For Reylo Shippers
98 books — 56 voters

This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh MafiGallant by V.E. SchwabShades of Rust and Ruin by A.G. HowardMy Imaginary Mary by Cynthia HandThis Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede
YA Novels of 2022
760 books — 1,403 voters
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia LevensellerRule of Wolves by Leigh BardugoMy Calamity Jane by Cynthia HandCall Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater
Young Adult Novels 2020
384 books — 789 voters

Prince of Thorns by Mark LawrenceArtemis Fowl by Eoin ColferHeartless by Marissa MeyerPestilence by Laura Thalassa
Villain Protagonist
383 books — 637 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingThe House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4.5 and above and With At Least 100 Ratings
1,943 books — 2,661 voters

Shadow and Bone by Leigh BardugoUnravel Me by Tahereh MafiClockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareSplintered by A.G. HowardThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Awesome Covers that DON'T Have Shirtless Guys or Girls in Dresses
790 books — 216 voters
Brave the Tempest by Karen Chance
2019 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (July - December)
49 books — 147 voters

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Most Anticipated Romances of 2016
1,083 books — 4,274 voters
Outlander by Diana GabaldonThe Subtle Knife by Philip PullmanInkheart by Cornelia Funke
Displaced To A Different Time Or World
843 books — 332 voters