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Any outstanding fantasy/mythology recommendations?

Sofia wrote: "Any outstanding fantasy/mythology recommendations?"

Ugh Three Dark Crowns is so aesthetic and perfect I will never understand why people hate it

I just checked that out from Libby! I'm excited to read it :)

Sofia wrote: "I just checked that out from Libby! I'm excited to read it :)"

yes!! excited to read your review :)

I highly recommend The Book of Pearl! It's more folktale-ish than mythology, but it's definitely still fantasy.

That sounds cool! I'll check it out

I recommend the Star-Touched Queen.

I love Roshani Chokshi. I should probably check that out.

is really good

Half a King is really good for all y'all grimdark fans

That synopsis though XD perfection

Sofia wrote: "That synopsis though XD perfection"

I know!! One of the rare fantasy books that had me from the start

I recommend: The Legend of Greg by Chris Rylander. It is really unpopular and i do not know how easy it is to find this book, but i honestly loved it and the characters!

Also Caraval by Stephenie Garber, but i know that not everyone will like it

I liked Caraval, just not the random plot twists at the end that were totally unneeded and may or may not have broken my brain

Sofia wrote: "I liked Caraval, just not the random plot twists at the end that were totally unneeded and may or may not have broken my brain"

You mean the end of the first book or the end of the series? I am so confused. I do not remember almost any plot twists.

The end of the first book. It was so confusing. I still don't know who Legend is or why Tella had to die to be free. But whatever. Maybe my brain is just small.

Have you read the rest of the series. It will make more sense after third book

I haven't, but I plan on continuing soon.

I recommend The Medoran Chronicles series! It's good if you're looking for something clean, and it's a lot like Harry Potter—the boarding school, the friendship group etc. And anything like Harry Potter is good!

Lovely War incorporates mythology, historical fiction, and romance, so if you like those other genres, i'd definitely check it out!

but for strictly fantasy, the A Darker Shade of Magic trilogy is fantastic (ha)! the first book was really good, the second one i gave 4 stars, but the last one was kinda bad. so it could be read as a standalone unless you're really invested!

House of Dragons (I read it recently and really enjoyed it)

I heartily recommend By These Ten Bones by Claire B Dunkle. it's a werewolf story taking place in old Scotland. Spooky, but also ends up being very satisfying!

THE FOLK OF THE AIR OMG IT'S SO GOOD

My book recs.

Middle Grade:
Beyonders Trilogy
The Unwanteds series

Young Adult:
Folk of the Air series
Seven Realms series
Shadow of the Fox
House of Dragons*

Mature YA/Adult:
Strange the Dreamer duology
Mistborn: The Final Empire

Honestly I will throw every book of Brandon Sanderson into the list.. The highly recommended ones in my opinion are Warbreaker, The Way of Kings and The Final Empire.

if you're a fan of ya, i'd recommend ruinsong! it's a phantom of the opera retelling, but with magic! the magic system is really interesting, and the antagonist is actually quite scary... there are some parts that will haunt me forever. it also has a wlw romance btw :)

I recommend: Black sun

I cannot recommend the Winner’s trilogy enough. The writing is so lyrical, the heroine is smart and the slow burn romance is one of the best I’ve read. If you love political intrigues and romance, this series is one to watch.

Salma19 (High Lady of the Dawn Court) wrote: "I cannot recommend the Winner’s trilogy enough. The writing is so lyrical, the heroine is smart and the slow burn romance is one of the best I’ve read. If you love political intrigues and romance, ..."

The Winner's Trilogy is my third favorite series of all time

Annie (Sad Water Bottle) wrote: "Salma19 (High Lady of the Dawn Court) wrote: "I cannot recommend the Winner’s trilogy enough. The writing is so lyrical, the heroine is smart and the slow burn romance is one of the best I’ve read...."

Another series I really need to get to

@Annie

So glad you loved it too! I have yet to read the Midnight lie, but as soon as a copy is available, I will get to it.

@AtTheReader

I hope you will love it too😊. I am scandalized about how underrated this series is.

Salma19 (High Lady of the Dawn Court) wrote: "@Annie

So glad you loved it too! I have yet to read the Midnight lie, but as soon as a copy is available, I will get to it.

@AtTheReader

I hope you will love it too😊. I am scandalized about how..."

:) Thank you! I only heard of this series because of Goodreads friends.

Gods of Jade and Shadow (adult/may appeal to YA) I finished it last month and it is based on Mayan mythology!

Is the book “Cinderella is dead” worth reading? I love the cover of the book and I think the illustration on the cover is so pretty. I was just wondering if it’s actually a good read?

Jessie wrote: "Is the book “Cinderella is dead” worth reading? I love the cover of the book and I think the illustration on the cover is so pretty. I was just wondering if it’s actually a good read?"

I haven't read it yet, but I have heard some mixed reviews of it. I know that it takes place long after Cinderella's time, and has to do with feminism. I plan on reading it some time in the future because of those aspects, so hopefully you enjoy it.