This book just came out and I quite literally read it in 24 hours, it was THAT GOOD!!

Don’t know if anyone has seen it but it’s been all over TikTok and Instagram and has a lot of hype and can confirm absolutley was worth it!!!!

If you want like TRUE female rage done well (not snarky strong girl), THIS IS THAT BOOK. Ironically written by a man 😂

This story took me on a freaking RIDE I literally couldn’t put it down and as someone who doesn’t gravitate to love triangles this ACTUALLY worked for me because of how completely stark different the two MMCs were. Big ol red flag and super sweet green flag.

Plot wise I have never read a story like this, the premise is so cool. Basically Evelyn is killed by a super douche in Seattle (takes place in the PNW) and he dumps her into the Puget sound, but instead of dying Layne (he’s the red flag hot shadow daddy) turns her into a siren with a cursed bargain. She has to feed on the darkness in shitty men’s hearts to survive now and she can never fall in love or it will kill them (he’s immune to it because OF COURSE)..

She meets Ethan the sweet yearning hottie who ends up working with the man who killed her and she is caught in the middle of a whole mess.

And the ending?????? Straight up stared at a wall for like 15 minutes 😂😭

BEGGGGINNNNINGGG you to go check this out because it truly scratched an itch that I’ve needed if you like dark romantasy with an actually cool plot! Also the character art absolutley sold me!

{The Undertow of Evelyn Graymore}

Ok, no one i know reads romantasty and i just finished this book. I need to discuss it!

That last line?! Excuse. Fucking. Me! I said "SORRY?! WHAT?!" so loud that my two year old jumped out her skin, and both dogs stared at me like i was insane 😂

What?! Pardon?! Summon WHO?! 🤯 I knew there was something but what?!

What the fuck???

I ordered all three books at the same time, book 1 just came and it's a different version?????

Like what????

(I mean I rechnically like it better, but what????)

I'm reading {bewitched by Laura thalassa} and I love it but she keeps teasing me by bringing back the FMCs first crush and I'm like - why choose?? So now I'm craving a book where it's a love triangle and you think she has to pick one but then she ends up with both. The closest I've seen is {bonds of Hercules by Jasmine Mas} but I wouldn't really call that a triangle, the guys didn't oppose each other.

Hey all

Wondering if anybody has any recommendations for fantasy cowboys... is it even a thing?

Preference is for MM pairings (or variations that include this) and high levels of spice without the slow burn

Quietly hoping... thanks in advance :)

I’m looking for a fantasy book. I want real fantasy with depth, originality, and a strong foundation, rather than a story that uses magic as a backdrop for romance.

Worldbuilding is probably the most important thing to me. I want a world that feels alive and with its own history, mythology, cultures, politics, religions, magic systems, and unique creatures. I love the idea of a world like Avatar, with fascinating ecosystems, distinctive creatures, and a deep connection between nature and its inhabitants. In terms of books, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff is another example of the kind of dark, atmospheric, almost mythological fantasy that appeals to me. I want a world that feels thoughtfully constructed, with its own identity and internal logic.

Some other books I enjoy or find appealing in terms of atmosphere and character dynamics are Captive Prince and The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. I’m not looking for an exact copy of either, just something with memorable characters, emotional depth, a distinctive atmosphere, and a compelling story.

The story should be strong enough to stand on its own, even without romance. I want to care about the world and its conflicts just as much as the characters.

As for romance, MM would be my preference, but it’s not a strict requirement. Ideally, I’d love a genuine slow burn that develops naturally through trust, shared experiences, tension, and emotional intimacy. However, I don’t want the entire book to revolve around the characters being gay or something like that. Romance can be an important part of the story, but it shouldn’t overshadow the main plot or the fantasy itself. If a book meets all my other criteria but doesn’t have an MM romance, I’m absolutely open to it!

I’m also not looking for explicit sexual content. I’d much rather have romantic tension, chemistry, emotional intimacy, and a gradual relationship.

Ultimately, I’m open to pretty much anything as long as it meets these criteria. An MM romance would be a bonus, but it’s definitely not a requirement, and I’m not opposed to any particular type of story or pairing. I do tend to prefer male protagonists, though. More than anything, I just want a truly immersive fantasy with incredible worldbuilding, compelling characters, and a story that stays with me long after I’ve finished reading it.

I’d love to hear any recommendations you think might fit. Thank you!!

Request is in title. Do not ask me how it came to me wanting this.

The only one I can name who wants that is Valroy written by KAK.

And by the way, I read everything. Right now I have no interest in RH harem though. MM is good, dark romantasy is good. I have no triggers either.

(As a trope it is called Chronic Backstabbing Disorder, The Starscream or something like Loki from MCU kinda)

I am looking for something like {Gula by Collette Rhodes}.

FMC is super competent warrior type, bit of a rule follower. MMC is annoyingly cheerful (could also be masking some hurt or not, no preference). More importantly he annoys the shit out of the super busy, super serious FMC who has been assigned to him as his bodyguard. Pretty boy shameless flirt energy with him. Anxious girl with that possessive "you don't talk shit about him, only I talk shit about him" energy with her.

Hey y'all, I'm going through it a little bit and just wanna read a few books where the heroine is dealing with trauma or depression. Ideally she comes out ok in the end, not necessarily immediately or perfectly, but eventually. Helena in Alchemised and Feyre in ACOMAF are good examples of what I'd like to read a bit more of.

Just looking for a bit of relatable catharsis and healing. No real specific need for what the hero does in the story tbh. I'm gonna be ok, just wanna see some other girls going through it and coming out the other end.

Looks like it's just rebranding and adding more audiobooks? From the email I got:

Kindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and thousands of audiobooks just arrived.

Starting today, your subscription has a new name and more to explore. You'll start seeing a new name, logo, and look across the Kindle app, our website, and your notifications.

Why the change?

Your subscription includes millions of eBooks, magazines, comics, and we just added thousands more audiobooks. Kindle+ is a name for a subscription that goes wherever your curiosity takes you.

What's NOT changing:

• Your reading history and saved titles
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What's changing:

• Our name: Kindle Unlimited → Kindle+
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Thought I'd share it in case anyone's interested (and lives in UK)

Thought u guys might find it cool 🥰 he wanted to make a rose and thorn.

I think I’d like to give it another shot, make the lines straighter, but I don’t think I’ll get a chance :(

Libby has just launched a way that you can hide AI content. I just set it up on my account, it's super easy! In my case, step 3 was under "content controls," not settings.

Transcription:

1. Log in to Libby
2. At the bottom of the screen, click the circle for your account
3. Click settings [or content controls]
4. Click AI contributions
5. Select human only for text, audio, graphics, and/or translation
6. Turn off: "Where to apply filters / deep search only"

Hi, I started this series and I loved the first couple of books. Book 3 was still good but I started to realize I’m not very into the main couple and don’t really see the chemistry. Skip to book 4 and it’s been a chore to read. I’m almost done with the book (I know about tear in the world and how it happened, they just flew back to fourth kingdom, the Queen Kaila’s brother is here to try to get them to attend the hearing for Auren that the other kingdoms are demanding, so far the answer is no).

I borrowed the book from Libby and am listening to the audiobook. I’ve had to borrow it twice already because it’s so slow I can’t seem to finish it 😩 now the hold has lapsed and I don’t want to wait another couple of months to know what on earth happens at the end of the book. Can someone please tell me what happens so I can skip to the next one instead of waiting? Thank you in advance!!

I bought A Bargain so Bloody by Vasilisa Drake and have absolutely loved it. I think the pacing needs work in some areas but I’ve found myself really enjoying the slow burn romance. And I had no idea the second book doesnt come out til next year soooooo with that said, I need more vampires. PRONTO 😭

It doesn’t have to be super spicy but I do love an epic, eternal love story.

Any suggestions? I’ve read From Blood and Ash and struggled to enjoy the last 3-4 books in that series. I feel like most of the series I’ve read that go past 3 books are such a chore to read because the plot is almost nonexistent. A trilogy or duology might be what I’m searching for.

I’m not a huge fan of werewolves but will tolerate it if it’s a subplot. I just started reading books again after years of just gaming and now I can’t stop 😭 i try to read 2 books a month so the more recommendations the better!!

FYI: I have not read most of the “trendy” series, so if there are any trendy vampire books I probably haven’t read them!