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Favorite read of 2024 (so far)
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This is a hard one, but I really loved the Song of Achilles and Heartless! I think they are tied for my favorite , but they were both so wonderfully written and tragic, and I loved both of them so much ! I cried when both of them were over lol.
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the outsiders. it’s an obsession of mine now lol and i LOVE it. there’s a movie too that i love. i just really like the different gangs who fight a lot and i like violence and fights and death in books and movies so i thought this book was perfect for me💛
Our violent ends and crooked Kingdom. They were both sooooo good
Cruel Prince and Powerless! LOVEEEEDDDD them sm 🫶(I also enjoyed AGGGTM and Beach Read)
The Change - by Kirstin MillerLove love love! Heavy fantasy and elements of magic realism taken place in real world involving superpowers and feminism and themes of justice.
Crowns of Nyaxia, Folk of Air and Plated Prisoner series 🥰
Atonement of the Spine Cleaver as stand alone, ACOTAR for series, with honorable mention to Ever Kings series for an incredible new world...
The Ravenhood Trilogy by Kate Stewart was absolutely hands down my favorite series of the year so far, and I’m not sure anything will come close to it. First book is called ‘Flock’ - sorry in advance for the tears shed if you read it.
Amanda wrote: "The Ravenhood Trilogy by Kate Stewart was absolutely hands down my favorite series of the year so far, and I’m not sure anything will come close to it. First book is called ‘Flock’ - sorry in advan..."I trust your judgement. I loved ACOTAR, Bone Cleaver, Ever Kings - fantasy with a different world, spice and cool plot. Fine with slow burn. Is this for me??
@Andrea Hi! Flock is a contemporary/dystopian fiction romance so it’s a bit of a departure from the fantasy aspect. But if you’re looking for something as a breather in-between the fantasy realm series(sometimes I get fantasy burnout), I highly recommend this one. It’s so so good (heartbreaking in the best way) and also well written I think you’d love it regardless. Most of my friends on here loved it too!
Well, that's enough for me. I'm finishing the Blood of a Fae series, than I start. I consider this a death debt. Not really, but I like getting that term into a conversation...
My favorite read for 2024 so far are tied with fourth wing and iron flame!!
the romcommers The empyrean series
the many lives of mama love
tell me everything
the great divide
lesson in chemistry
tiny moons
Mexican Gothic
the giver of stars
in order to live
Tuesday with Morrie
on Writing
Under Your Scars by Ariel N Anderson! Best read of 2024 so far
1, the book of azrael2. you, with a view
3. play along
4. the seven year slip
5. we could be so good
6. funny story
7. vicious- v.e schwab
8. divine rivals
9. yours from the tower
10. all of us villains
11, i hope this doesn't find you
12, ace of spades
Mine is Spark of the Everflame and The Crimson Moth
discovering ACOTAR this year was definitely the highlight, with ACOWAR being my favorite
So many good ones! I’d say the Shepard King Duology and also Feathers so Vicious Duology for my dark fantasy girlies. Honorable mention to The Heartless Hunter/Crimson Moth.
not even finished yet but I'm already in love with When the moon hatched
1. The cruel prince (entire series)2. Agggtm (entire series)
3. TBONA
4. Carrie Soto is Back
5. Five Survive
This was so hard to choose tho😭✋
read so much this year but Im still stuck on a court of silver flames....
The devils night series by Penelope Douglas!!!
Amanda, did I thank you for Flock? I've read the whole trilogy 4 times now, sent the book to my BFF, and will buy merch soon. Best, best contemporary book I've read in years. You are beloved.
@Andrea That brings me so much joy! I tell everyone I know to read that series, it’s so good. I’ve read a couple other books of Kate Stewart’s, and every single one is emotional and a great read. Glad you loved!
@Amanda I read the Drive books also. But Flock, etc ? I wanted her to be with all 3. Something I would NEVER think of in any other fictional world. I was crazy about those boys, and was brokenhearted when a certain guy was killed. I swear I felt like she did!
One Dark Window is my favourite so far
The whole book of azrael series, im dying here wating for the next book😭😭
It's not a fantasy book, but Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt has been my favorite read so far this year! It was witty and heart warming. My emotions were everywhere near the end.I recommend this book to everyone who just wants to read a feel good book!For fantasy though is Lightlark...I know it's not a ground breaking book but Grim has me in a chokehold😂
Well, I just finished it 10 minutes ago, but got to say Empire of storms. What an ending!
@malina red rising is on my tbr! I’m excited to read it!
Stephanie wrote: "It's not a fantasy book, but Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt has been my favorite read so far this year! It was witty and heart warming. My emotions were everywhere near the end.I re..."Yes! The Lightlark trilogy is the best! I also loved reading Cruel Prince and need to finish the series!
I made a lightlark group if u want to join!
For now, it's Chimeras of Estmer by Heather Marsh. I may change my mind as I'm about to start reading The Navigator's Children (the final book in Tad Williams' The Last King of Osten Ard series). But I've known about the Osten Ard books for a long time, so Chimeras of Estmer will definitely remain a great discovery of the year for me. This book is everything I look for in a good fantasy novel. The world building is phenomenal, the magic system is unusual, the plot has many twists and the characters are great and very diverse as they belong to different cultures and peoples. It may be a bit slow at first, but it quickly becomes a fast-paced adventure full of humour, romance, magic, friendship and amazing twists.
It's a really clever mix of classic fantasy and YA. I have no idea how the author managed to make this combination work, but I think that's what makes this book so great. It's super easy to read and also reminds me of great books like LOTR or ASOIAF.
Fourth Wing... I'm just a basic girl, and that's ok.
I’m on the Throne of Glass series at the moment, finished Queen of Shadows in like 4 days. (Fast for me, usually a slow reader!) So good!! ❤️❤️❤️
I enjoyed Until the world falls down by Jordan Lynde ❤️🔥
I've read so many amazing books this year but if I have to choose just one I have to say Throne of glass series! I still haven’t recovered from that one yet 🔥
In the fantasy genre I would say forthwing and ironflame
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon! I was honestly blown away whilst reading this. I have read so many Fantasy books that use Romance as the plot itself and have been on a hunt to find a Fantasy novel that uses Romance as a sublot. This book definitely did that for me! I loved the world building in this book as well. The dystopian vibes I got whilst turning the page truly made this book stick with me!
