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In the last 6 months I have re-read almost all of my favorite books, read a few new series that were fine-to-good, and now I either have to dig deeper into my archives (interesting note, now that my anxiety is properly recognized and controlled, I don't re-read books nearly as much, though I do still enjoy diving back into true favorites) or spend hours I don't have trying to find new authors and series.
Please help. I read 2-3 books a week, use the Dallas public library to borrow and download them to my Kindle app, and I really only like to read things that are completely beyond our current reality.
An unranked and unorganized list of things I've read lately:
- From Blood and Ash, by Jennifer Armentrout. Enjoyed the first few books, grew less interested by book 4. Haven't even checked if there's a 5.
- Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros. Delightful, loved it, look forward to the rest of the series.
- House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City Book 3), by Sarah J. Maas. Loved Crescent City 1 and 2; enjoyed having this one to read, but ultimately didn't think it was nearly as good. Some parts were too long, others far too quick, and Bryce felt like a different character at times. Still love the world and other characters and will immediately read anything published by the author.
- A Court of Thorns and Roses series: Didn't love the first two books, but enjoyed them enough to keep reading. Interestingly the most recent one, A Court of Silver Flames (about Nesta) was my favorite. Hoping for more in this world.
- Throne of Glass series: Really loved this. All of it. My favorite of her series. Would like more please even though I know this arc is done.
- Divine Rivals, by Rebecca Ross. Fun. Not perfect, but enjoyed it. Haven't downloaded book 2, which probably says something, but I'm sure I'll read it.
- The Serpent and the Wings of Night, by Carissa Broadbent. Enjoyed this and #2 (The Ashes and The Star Cursed King). I think there will be more books in this world (?) and I will read them. Like From Blood and Ash and Divine Rivals, these are good, but they are definitely not Tier 1 Ilona Andrews or Sarah J Maas series.
- From the Grave, by Kresley Cole. SHE FINALLY FINISHED THE ARCANA CHRONICLES. For as highly anticipated as this book was for me, I knew before I started it couldn't possibly end in a way that was truly satisfying. And it didn't. I really enjoyed this series and all the characters we met along the way and I felt like the world was too narrow by the end. Still enjoyed it, and would still recommend it, but feels like it had potential that didn't fully get realized.
- Immortals After Dark series, by Kresley Cole. Cole is finally releasing a new book in this series (March 26!) so I went back and read some favorites. It's still great and I was surprised how much I liked her last two Sweet Ruin and Wicked Abyss.
- Blood Heir, by Ilona Andrews. I really loved this book. Also Iron and Magic. And Magic Claims and Magic Tides. And not just because I love Kate Daniels, she's actually become a more settled less interesting character (which is good, she deserve it), but because Ilona Andrews are doing a great job giving other characters a chance to shine in this great world they've made. Eagerly anticipating all new books from them forever.
- Hidden Legacy series: Loved this series so much. Hoping there's more here too. I re-read these often.
- Innkeeper series: Also love this one. Same and same.
- Psy/Changling Series, by Nalini Sing. I enjoy this series and continue to enjoy it as she puts out new books.
- Archangel Guild series. I don't like this one as much, but usually catch up on it when new books are made available for free through my library downloads.
- Rock Kiss and Hard Play series. These are light, but fun non-fantasy more modern day romance series. Not my usual thing, but I liked them.
- Mercy Thompson series, by Patricia Briggs. I've enjoyed this, though I feel like it's gone a little long? I'll still read anything new once I can borrow it though.
Please share your recommendations!