If you love the vibes of autumn – the scents, the flavors, and the colors – and you also love creating a matching, cozy TBR, then this list is for you. In this post, you’ll find book recommendations that will give you the perfect seasonal experience.
Hera by Jennifer Saint
Read if you love:
mythology retellings 🪽
lyrical writing 🎼
characters that feel real 👥
immersive setting 🗺️
ARC Review: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley – Mystery/Thriller
Read this if you love books with:
💀 Cult and paranormal vibes
☢️ Toxic relationships
🔪 Revenge plots
❌ Unlikeable characters
👻 Haunting atmosphere
ARC Review: Bespelled (Bewitched #2) by Laura Thalassa – Adult Fantasy/Romance
I expected to absolutely love this, and I ended up thinking it was just okay. Regardless, as of right now, I still think this series is worth the read and hopefully will continue to be so. And I still definitely think this series deserves way more hype and attention!
ARC Review: The Hemlock Queen (The Nightshade Crown #2) by Hannah Whitten – Adult Fantasy
I love being in this story world and I feel so connected to all the characters and invested in what’s going to happen next. I can’t wait for the third and final installment of this trilogy! I think it’s going to be a wild, explosive ride to the finish. If you’re debating whether to continue with this series, I definitely recommend it!
ARC Review: The Tainted Cup (Shadows of the Leviathan #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett – Fantasy
This is going to be a favorite book of the year (easiest five-star thus far) and quite possibly of all time. Everything was perfection for me.
Queens of Themiscyra (The Grecian Women Trilogy #3) by Hannah Lynn
I highly recommend to any readers that love mythology and retellings! I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
ARC Review: A Fate Inked in Blood (Saga of the Unfated #1) by Danielle L. Jensen – Fantasy
Obsessed!!! I loved everything about it. Probably going to be a new favorite fantasy series of mine. All the stars for this one!
Best of 2023: Fantasy & Science Fiction Books (My 5-Star Reads)
With Goodreads Choice Awards becoming largely a popularity contest, I decided that this year I wanted to share what I consider to be the best new books that I read in 2023. These are my top, five-star, fantasy and science fiction reads from 2023.
Somewhere in the Deep by Tanvi Berwah
If you are looking for something that is light and predictably entertaining, this is a good choice. I enjoyed the story and do recommend it to lovers of this genre if you’re looking for an easy read that is fun and satisfying, even if not necessarily mind-blowingly memorable.
The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman
The writing is lyrical, flowy, immersive, and poignant. The story is powerful, magical, and emotional. The romance is so cute and swoon-worthy.
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
This is a book to get lost in. I highly recommend this book to all fantasy readers, and even non-fantasy readers alike. It’s a definite five star from me and I’m already anticipating what Reid has in store for us next!
