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Passion filled Books that I'm obsessed with 📚
120 items
By
Megan O'Lena
This is a list of absolutely delightful ADULT books and series🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Mostly Romantasy, but some variety!
Sections
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Hard Cover
Kindle
Audio Books
Paperbacks
Hard Cover
Hard Cover books that I recommend for Romantasy lovers
My top Indy read of 2024
House of Bane and Blood
The prettiest shelf trophy. Dark academia, spicy Wednesday vibes, stand-alone novel
Gothikana
Dragon Riders, Shadow Daddy, Diversity, Chronic Illness Representation
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, 1)
Sequel to Fourth Wing
Iron Flame (The Empyrean, 2)
Sequel to Iron Flame, available for Pre-order
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 3)
First in a series, JLA = must buy, MMC feeds on pleasure, interesting magic
Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Awakening, 1)
Favorite book of 2024, available on KU, interesting magic, dragon riding, Assassin FMC, I couldn't put it down
When the Moon Hatched: A Novel (Moonfall 1)
Great intro to shifter romance
Bride
Strong FMC, prequel to the Legends of Thezmarr but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Shadow Prince
Strong FMC, Crowns of Nyaxia story but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror (Mortal Enemies)
This series single-handedly brought me into my obsession with reading Romantasy
A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1
The second ACOTAR book!
A Court of Mist and Fury (Thorns and Roses, 2)
The third ACOTAR book
A Court of Wings and Ruin (Thorns and Roses, 3)
The Fourth ACOTAR book, a festive Novella!
A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOTAR, 4)
The fifth ACOTAR book, and my FAVORITE of the series
A Court of Silver Flames (Thorns and Roses, 5)
This series is incredible- five stars - read them all IMO
Blood & Steel: An epic romantic fantasy
This series saved me from my post-ACOTAR slump
From Blood and Ash: A Blood and Ash Novel
The second Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible!
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire: A Blood and Ash Novel
The third Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible, check them out!
The Crown of Gilded Bones: A Blood and Ash Novel
The fourth Blood and Ash book - it's time to binge this series.
The War of Two Queens: A Blood and Ash Novel
The fifth Blood and Ash book - Cass POV which is fun!
A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel (5)
Read this after reading the Blood and Ash series & Flesh and Fire series. Super fun world building/expansion.
Visions of Flesh and Blood: A Compendium
The prequel is even better than the original series - obsessed with Sera and Ash
A Shadow in the Ember: A Flesh and Fire Novel
The second Flesh and Fire novel - amazing 🤩
A Light in the Flame: A Flesh and Fire Novel (2)
The third Flesh and Fire novel - so good 🤩
A Fire in the Flesh: A Flesh and Fire Novel (3)
Kindle
EBook book links for you kindle folks
It's available on KU as well!
House of Bane and Blood (Order and Chaos #1)
Book 2 is ready for pre-order!
City of Mirth and Malice: Vows of Vengeance Bk 2
Available on KU as well! Bridgerton+ACOTAR+Vampire
A Kingdom of Frost and Malice (Winter Court 1)
A delicious sequel to a Kindom of Frost and Malice, available on KU
A Lord of Snow and Greed (Winter Court Book 2)
The third book in the series is available for Pre-Order!
A Hallow of Storm and Ruin (Winter Court 3)
Available on KU - Dark, Shifters, Enemies to Lovers, Fated Mates, magic
Feathers so Vicious: Dark Fantasy Romance
Equally dark sequel to Feathers So Vicious
Shadows so Cruel: Dark Fantasy Romance (Book 2)
Stand-alone Dark Academia. Spicy Wednesday vibes
Gothikana
I recommend reading Throne of Glass, then ACOTAR, then Crescent City!
Crescent City ebook Bundle: A 3 Book Bundle
Amazing palate cleanser - one of the only contemporary romances on my list - Grumpy x Sunshine + secretly Cinnamon Roll MMC
Forget Me Not
Chronic Illness rep, diversity, shadow daddy, dragon riders
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean Book 1)
Sequel to Fourth Wing
Iron Flame (The Empyrean Book 2)
Sequel to Iron Flame available for pre order
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean Book 3)
JLA is a must buy, interesting magic, MMC feeds on pleasure
Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Awakening Book 1)
Favorite book of 2024, available on KU, interesting magic, dragon riding, Assassin FMC, I couldn't put it down
When the Moon Hatched (The Moonfall Series Book 1)
Great intro to Shifter Romance!
Bride
Available on KU - Strong FMC, prequel to the Legends of Thezmarr but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Shadow Prince: Enemies to Lovers
Available on KU - Strong FMC, Crowns of Nyaxia story but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror (Mortal Enemies)
Available on KU - Stand alone, though there's an Easter egg in A Kingdom of Frost and Malice! Fated Mates, Ireland, Witch FMC
Curse of the Fae Prince: The Spring Court
This entire series is a must read, and just keeps getting better
A Court of Thorns and Roses
The second ACOTAR book!
A Court of Mist and Fury (Thorns and Roses 2)
The third ACOTAR book
A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOTAR Book 3)
The fifth ACOTAR book, and my FAVORITE of the series
A Court of Silver Flames (ACOTAR Book 5)
Available on KU - This series is incredible- five stars - read them all IMO
Blood & Steel: An epic romantic fantasy (Book 1)
This series saved me from my post-ACOTAR slump
From Blood and Ash (Blood And Ash Series Book 1)
The second Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible!
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash Book 2)
The third Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible, check them out!
The Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood And Ash 3)
The fourth Blood and Ash book - it's time to binge this series.
The War of Two Queens (Blood And Ash, Book 4)
The fifth Blood and Ash book - Cass POV which is fun!
A Soul of Ash and Blood: Blood And Ash Book 5
Read this after reading the Blood and Ash series & Flesh and Fire series. Super fun world building/expansion.
Visions of Flesh and Blood: A Blood and Ash Compendium
Obsessed with Ash and Sera. The prequel series are even better than the original!
A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire Book 1)
The second Flesh and Fire novel - amazing 🤩
A Light in the Flame: A Flesh and Fire Novel
The third Flesh and Fire novel - so good 🤩
A Fire in the Flesh: A Flesh and Fire Novel
Audio Books
Audible book links, specifically for Audible
The Audiobook just released!
House of Bane and Blood: Order and Chaos, Book 1
Bridgerton vibes + ACOTAR vibes + Vampires
A Kingdom of Frost and Malice: Winter Court 1
DARK, Shadow Daddies, Shifters, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers
Feathers So Vicious: Court of Ravens, Book 1
Equally Dark sequel to Feathers so Vicious
Shadows So Cruel: Court of Ravens, Book 2
Stand-alone dark academia - Spicy Wednesday Vibes
Gothikana
Really enjoyable contemporary romance - Grumpy X Sunshine + cinnamon roll MMC
Forget Me Not
Chronic Illness Rep, Diversity, Dragon Riders, Shadow Daddy
Fourth Wing: Empyrean, Book 1
Sequel to Fourth Wing
Iron Flame: Empyrean, Book 2
Interesting Magic, MMC feeds on pleasure, JLA is a must buy
Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Audible Audio Edition)
Strong FMC, prequel to the Legends of Thezmarr but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Shadow Prince
Strong FMC, Crowns of Nyaxia story but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror: A Crowns of Nyaxia
My current read, and I'm already loving it - interesting magic system, fae captive, hoping for enemies to lovers!
Court of Blood and Bindings: Fae Isles, Book 1
Available on KU - My current read, and I'm already loving it - interesting magic system, fae captive, hoping for enemies to lovers!
Court of Blood and Bindings: Fae Isles Book 1
Stand alone, though there's an Easter egg in A Kingdom of Frost and Malice! Fated Mates, Ireland, Witch FMC
Curse of the Fae Prince: The Spring Court
My preferred audio version of ACOTAR
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Dramatized Adaptation)
The second ACOTAR book
A Court of Mist and Fury
The third ACOTAR book
A Court of Wings and Ruin
The fourth ACOTAR book, a festive Novella
A Court of Frost and Starlight
The fourth ACOTAR book, a festive novella
A Court of Frost and Starlight (Book 4)
The fifth ACOTAR book, and my FAVORITE of the series
A Court of Silver Flames
This series is incredible- five stars - read them all IMO
Blood & Steel: The Legends of Thezmarr, Book 1
This series saved me from my post-ACOTAR slump
From Blood and Ash: Blood and Ash, Book 1
The second Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible!
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire: Blood and Ash, Book 2
The third Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible, check them out!
The Crown of Gilded Bones: Blood and Ash, Book 3
The fourth Blood and Ash book - it's time to binge this series.
The War of Two Queens: Blood and Ash, Book 4
The fifth Blood and Ash book - Cass POV which is fun!
A Soul of Ash and Blood: Blood and Ash, Book 5
Obsessed with Ash and Sera. The prequel series are even better than the original!
A Shadow in the Ember: Flesh and Fire, Book 1
The second Flesh and Fire novel - amazing 🤩
A Light in the Flame: Flesh and Fire, Book 2
The third Flesh and Fire novel - so good 🤩
A Fire in the Flesh: Flesh and Fire, Book 3
Paperbacks
Paperback book links, mostly to Amazon
My favorite indy read of 2024
House of Bane and Blood (Order and Chaos Series)
ACOTAR+Vampires+Bridgerton = vibes
A Kingdom of Frost and Malice: Winter Court
A delicious sequel to A Kingdom of Frost and Malice
A Lord of Snow and Greed: Winter Court Series
DARK, Shadow Daddies, Shifters, Why Choose, Enemies to Lovers
Feathers so Vicious: A Dark Fantasy Romance
An alternative cover option!
Feathers so Vicious: A Dark Fantasy Romance
Equally Dark sequel to Feathers So Vicious
Shadows so Cruel: A Dark Fantasy Romance
Stand-alone dark academia novel, spicy Wednesday vibes
Gothikana: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance
Amazing Palate Cleanser - one of the only contemporary romances on my list! Grumpy Vs. Sunshine ☀️
Forget Me Not
Dragon Riders, Shadow Daddy, Chronic Illness Representation, Diversity
Fourth Wing (International Edition)
Sequel to Fourth Wing
Iron Flame (The Empyrean series - Book 2), Intl Ed
JLA is a must buy, MMC feeds on pleasure, interesting Magic
Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Awakening, 1)
Favorite book of 2024, available on KU, interesting magic, dragon riding, Assassin FMC, I couldn't put it down
When the Moon Hatched
Completed series, Portal fantasy, Fae, Romantasy, Bargainer I Would Like to Make a Deal
The Bargainer Series 4 Books by Laura Thalassa
Great intro to shifter romance
Bride
Strong FMC, prequel to the Legends of Thezmarr but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Shadow Prince: Enemies to Lovers
Strong FMC, Crowns of Nyaxia story but also a Mortal Enemies to Monster Lovers book
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror
My current read, and I'm already loving it - interesting magic system, fae captive, hoping for enemies to lovers!
Court of Blood and Bindings: A Steamy Fae Romance
Stand alone, though there's an Easter egg in A Kingdom of Frost and Malice! Fated Mates, Ireland, Witch FMC
Curse of the Fae Prince: The Spring Court
This series is considered the Gold Standard for Romantasy by many folks - it absolutely eased me back into reading as an adult.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1)
The second ACOTAR book
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns 2)
The third ACOTAR book
A Court of Wings and Ruin (Thorns and Roses, 3)
The fourth ACOTAR book, a festive Novlla
A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOTAR, 4)
The fifth ACOTAR book, and my FAVORITE of the series
A Court of Silver Flames (ACOTAR, Book 5)
This series is incredible- five stars - read them all IMO
Blood & Steel: An epic romantic fantasy
This series saved me from my post-ACOTAR slump
From Blood and Ash (Blood And Ash Series)
The second Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible!
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
The third Blood and Ash book - these are all incredible, check them out!
The Crown of Gilded Bones
The fourth Blood and Ash book - it's time to binge this series.
The War of Two Queens
The fifth Blood and Ash book - Cass POV which is fun!
A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel
Read this after reading the Blood and Ash series & Flesh and Fire series. Super fun world building/expansion.
Visions of Flesh and Blood: A Blood and Ash Compendium
Obsessed with Ash and Sera. The prequel series are even better than the original!
A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire)
The second Flesh and Fire novel - amazing 🤩
A Light in the Flame: A Flesh and Fire Novel
The third Flesh and Fire novel - so good 🤩
A Fire in the Flesh: A Flesh and Fire Novel
