My physical TBR grows longer every time I open up TikTok or Instagram. I can’t help myself!

With so many books to read, there’s no telling when I’ll get through them all but I’m hoping I can sway one or two of you to read one of these books with me. 😉

Trigger Warning Legend:

🌶️sex

☠️death/violence/torture

👊 abuse

🛑 sexual violence

👶child loss

💙 suicide/suicidal ideation

💊drugs/alcohol

🐕 animal cruelty/death

These triggers warnings are not a complete list of triggers for the books listed. I try my best to include some of the most notable triggers I can find but please research the book for any specific triggers that you may have.

Some trigger warnings may contain spoilers.

To Paradise

By: Hanya Yanagihara

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Through three stories set across different eras, each one reflects the struggles of characters seeking connection in a world marked by societal constraints and personal betrayal. The book invites readers to consider what paradise truly means amidst a backdrop of historical and speculative realities, ultimately examining humanity’s enduring quest for belonging and safety.

The Poppy War

By: R.F. Kuang

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First book in The Poppy War series.

Rin, a war orphan from the impoverished south of the Nikara Empire, defies the odds and gains admission to the prestigious Sinegard military academy. There, she discovers her own abilities, leading her to confront the horrors of her country’s past and the brutal realities of war. As political tensions rise and a foreign threat looms, Rin must navigate treachery, battle her inner demons, and make choices that will alter the course of history.

Legends & Lattes

By: Travis Baldree

First book in the Legends & Lattes series.

Viv is an orc barbarian who has decided to trade in her sword for an espresso machine. Seeking a peaceful life in the city of Thune, Viv’s dream is to open the town’s first coffee shop in a world unfamiliar with the joys of coffee. As she embarks on this new adventure, Viv faces challenges from her past and the quirky local characters she meets along the way.

Beach Read

By: Emily Henry

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Romance writer January Andrews and literary fiction author Augustus Everett couldn’t be more different—except that they’re both suffering from writer’s block and stuck as neighbors in beach houses for the summer. To shake things up, they make a pact to swap genres: January will try writing a serious novel, while Augustus takes on writing a rom-com. But as they dig into each other’s worlds and share more than words, they discover that love, like life, can surprise you when you least expect it.

Prelude to Foundation

By: Isaac Asimov

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A prequel to the Foundation series.

Hari Seldon is a brilliant mathematician who will one day create the science of psychohistory to predict the future of civilizations. As he presents his groundbreaking ideas, Seldon is pursued by powerful figures who want to control his theories for their own ends. With the help of a mysterious companion, he navigates the depths of the complex empire, uncovering secrets that could shape the fate of humanity.

Mistborn: The Final Empire

By: Brandon Sanderson

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First book in the Mistborn series.

The world is ruled by the immortal Lord Ruler, a tyrant who has held power for a thousand years. The oppressed skaa people live in despair—until a street urchin named Vin discovers her rare powers as a Mistborn, someone who can wield all the abilities of the mysterious Allomancy. Joining a daring plan to overthrow the Lord Ruler, Vin and her mentor Kelsier must fight for freedom in a world shrouded in ash, mist, and secrets.

The Wicked King

By: Holly Black

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Second book of The Folk of the Air series.

Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who is thrust into the treacherous world of Faerie after her parents are murdered. Raised among the fae, Jude is determined to gain power and respect despite her human vulnerability. She must navigate deadly court politics, her complex feelings for the wicked fae prince Cardan, and her struggle to survive in a world where deceit and danger lurk at every turn.

Glow

By: Raven Kennedy

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Fourth book of The Plated Prisoner series.

The Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy reimagines the King Midas myth through the journey of Auren, a woman cursed with golden skin and trapped in a gilded cage by the tyrannical king. As she discovers her own strength and struggles to break free from Midas’s control, she finds allies, enemies, and an unexpected dark romance that pushes her toward self-liberation.

Bridgerton: The Duke & I

By: Julia Quinn

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First book in the Bridgerton series.

Daphne Bridgerton, the charming and determined eldest daughter of the Bridgerton family, struggles to find a suitable husband in London’s high society when the dashing Duke of Hastings, who has sworn never to marry, enters the scene. Together, they devise a clever scheme: a fake courtship that will make Daphne more desirable to other suitors while keeping Simon free from marriage-minded women. But as their plan unfolds, they discover that pretending can lead to real feelings—and unexpected complications.

Assistant to the Villain

By: Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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First book in the Assistant and the Villain series.

Evie Sage finds herself in the unlikeliest of positions: working as an assistant for the kingdom’s most feared villain. Desperate to support her ailing family, she reluctantly accepts the role despite its dangers—and the growing attraction she feels for her charmingly wicked boss. But just as she’s adjusting to the peculiarities of villainy, she discovers someone is secretly sabotaging his operations. Now, Evie must protect her job, her boss, and maybe even her heart as she navigates a plot that could destroy the villain’s empire from within.

Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide

By: Rupert Holmes

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First volume of a series.

Set in the prestigious, hidden McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts, students with “ethical” motives are trained to rid the world of individuals who truly deserve it—without getting caught. Here, courses in deception, disguise, and murder are all part of the curriculum, and graduation requires executing a flawless, consequence-free elimination. Blending clever wordplay, satire, and suspense, Holmes’s novel is a fiendish delight that invites readers into a world where “getting away with murder” is just a final exam away​.

A Game of Thrones

By: George R.R. Martin

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First book in A Song of Ice and Fire series.

In the world of Westeros noble families vie for control of the Iron Throne. As intrigue and betrayal spiral through the Seven Kingdoms, the honorable Lord Eddard Stark is drawn into a dangerous web of lies that threatens not only his family but the stability of the realm. Meanwhile, beyond the Wall, a mysterious force stirs, and in the distant East, the exiled Targaryens plot their return. This is a book of power, loyalty, and survival where winters can last a lifetime and a single misstep can mean death.

The Women

By: Kristin Hannah

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Frances “Frankie” McGrath’s life takes an unexpected turn when, in 1965, she decides to join the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. Raised in a conservative household, Frankie has always been encouraged to follow a traditional path, but her brother’s deployment and a heartfelt encounter awaken her desire to serve. As she witnesses the war’s brutality, Frankie also grapples with a divided homecoming to a politically fractured America.

Empire of Silence

By: Christopher Ruocchio

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First book of the Sun Eater series.

This book tells the story of Hadrian Marlowe, a man remembered as both a hero and a monster. Born to privilege but yearning for freedom, Hadrian defies his family’s ambitions and embarks on a journey across the stars. A mix of epic science fiction and space opera, Empire of Silence is the tale of a man who changed the galaxy forever—though not at all in the way he intended.

Assassin’s Apprentice

By: Robin Hobb

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First book of the Farseer Trilogy.

Fitzis the royal bastard of a noble line. Cast aside and raised in the shadows, he is trained in the art of assassination to serve the throne. As he grows, Fitz uncovers dangerous secrets within the court and faces the threat of a mysterious raider force. With his assassin’s skills and the magic Skill, Fitz must navigate a deadly path to protect his kingdom—and survive his own dangerous destiny.

The Grace of Kings

By: Ken Liu

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First book of The Dandelion Dynasty series.

Two unlikely friends, Kuni Garu, a wily bandit with a love for life, and Mata Zyndu, a towering, fierce scion of a noble family, rise together to overthrow an oppressive emperor. This book is an epic tale of rebellion, honor, and betrayal set in the sweeping archipelago of Dara.

A Court of Silver Flames

By: Sarah J Maas

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Fifth book in A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Feyre, a young huntress, finds her life completely changed after killing a wolf in the woods—only to discover that the creature was a faerie. Bound by a centuries-old treaty, Feyre is taken to the magical land of Prythian as punishment. Beneath the beauty of this new land, a deadly curse threatens everything Feyre holds dear. With danger closing in, she must find the strength to confront her darkest fears—or risk losing everything.

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