Overview
Books I’m reading, have read, and want to dive into next. A mix of technical deep-dives, professional development, and pure curiosity reads.
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Recently Completed
2026
- Brimstone by Callie Hart (Fae & Alchemy #2) ⭐ 4.09
2025
Fantasy & Romantasy
- Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Graceling Realm #1) ⭐ 4.08
- Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli (The Crimson Moth #2) ⭐ 4.26
- Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli (Crimson Moth #1) ⭐ 4.28
- Lady of The Lake by C.N. Crawford (Fey Academy for Spies #3) ⭐ 4.24
- Vale of Dreams by C.N. Crawford (Fey Academy for Spies #2) ⭐ 4.32
- Avalon Tower by C.N. Crawford (Fey Academy for Spies #1) ⭐ 4.12
- Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (Shield of Sparrows #1) ⭐ 4.53
- Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux (Souls Trilogy #2) ⭐ 4.25
- Soul of a Witch by Harley Laroux (Souls Trilogy #3) ⭐ 4.31
- Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux (Souls Trilogy #1) ⭐ 4.03
- Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #4) ⭐ 4.69
- Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Fae & Alchemy #1) ⭐ 4.49
- Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean #2) ⭐ 4.33
- Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean #3) ⭐ 4.16
- Phantasma by Kaylie Smith (Wicked Games #1) ⭐ 4.12
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean #1) ⭐ 4.55
- Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #7) ⭐ 4.74
- The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #0.1-0.5) ⭐ 4.28
- From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Blood and Ash #1) ⭐ 4.18
- Curse of Shadows and Thorns by L.J. Andrews (The Broken Kingdoms #1) ⭐ 3.85
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #5) ⭐ 4.71
- Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #6) ⭐ 4.45
Sapphic Romance
- Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey ⭐ 4.00
- Love Next Door by Rachael Sommers ⭐ 4.25
- No Rings Attached by Rachel Lacey (Ms. Right #2) ⭐ 3.80
- Stars Collide by Rachel Lacey ⭐ 4.00
- Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey (Ms. Right #1) ⭐ 3.65
- Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner ⭐ 3.89
- Down to a Science by Haley Cass ⭐ 4.13
- On the Same Page by Haley Cass ⭐ 4.34
Non-Fiction
- Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens by Kathy Belge ⭐ 3.90
2024
- Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #3) ⭐ 4.51
- Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #2) ⭐ 4.51
- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass #1) ⭐ 4.26
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (ACOTAR #1) ⭐ 4.35
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (ACOTAR #2) ⭐ 4.72
- A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas (ACOTAR #3) ⭐ 4.60
- A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas (ACOTAR #3.5) ⭐ 3.97
- A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (ACOTAR #4) ⭐ 4.60
- House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City #1) ⭐ 4.58
- House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City #2) ⭐ 4.56
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House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City #3) ⭐ 4.41
Want to Read
High Priority
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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker (Moonfall #1) ⭐ 3.95
Fast-paced fantasy romance with witty banter, dragons, and a love that blazes through the ages -
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (The Shepherd King #1) ⭐ 4.24
Enemies to lovers fantasy romance in a mist-locked kingdom -
Powerless by Lauren Roberts (The Powerless Trilogy #1) ⭐ 4.16
Rare Elemental hiding among Elites, thrown into brutal Purging Trials -
Peaches & Honey: These Immortal Truths by R. Raeta ⭐ 4.18
Immortality gift from a shapeshifting god, spanning centuries -
The High Mountain Court by A.K. Mulford (Five Crowns of Okrith #1) ⭐ 3.68
Red witch and fae prince on quest to stop Northern Court King
On the Radar
Fantasy Romance & Fae
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller ⭐ 4.29
- Court of Shadows (Institute of the Shadow Fae #1) by C.N. Crawford ⭐ 3.88
- Spark of the Everflame (Kindred’s Curse #1) by Penn Cole ⭐ 4.18
- House of Crimson Hearts (Kingdom of Immortal Lovers #1) by Ruby Roe ⭐ 4.02
- A Game of Hearts and Heists (Girl Games #1) by Ruby Roe ⭐ 3.90
- The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1) by Caroline Peckham ⭐ 3.79
- On Wings of Blood (Bloodwing Academy #1) by Briar Boleyn ⭐ 3.91
- The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air #2) by Holly Black ⭐ 4.27
- The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air #1) by Holly Black ⭐ 4.00
- Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber ⭐ 4.06
- Caraval by Stephanie Garber ⭐ 3.97
- Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco ⭐ 3.86
- The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni ⭐ 4.14
- A Dawn of Onyx (The Sacred Stones #1) by Kate Golden ⭐ 3.84
- Court of Blood and Bindings (Fae Isles #1) by Lisette Marshall ⭐ 4.02
- The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman ⭐ 4.14
- Amid Clouds and Bones by Ella Fields ⭐ 3.74
- Nectar of the Wicked (Deadly Divine #1) by Ella Fields ⭐ 3.94
- Marked by Masks and Secrets (Everlasting Possession #1) by Maggie Sunseri ⭐ 4.04
- Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin ⭐ 3.92
- Bewitched by Laura Thalassa ⭐ 3.83
- How Does It Feel? (Infatuated Fae #1) by Jeneane O’Riley ⭐ 3.63
Dragons & Magic
- Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts #1) by Carissa Broadbent ⭐ 4.02
- Promised in Fire (Of Dragons and Fae #1) by Jasmine Walt ⭐ 3.60
- The Iron Traitor Special Edition (The Iron Fey #6) by Julie Kagawa ⭐ 3.94
Dystopian & YA
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins ⭐ 4.34
- Divergent by Veronica Roth ⭐ 4.13
Sci-Fi & Time Travel
- Aurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle #1) by Amie Kaufman ⭐ 4.08
- Timeborne (Blade of Shadows #1) by Sara Samuels ⭐ 2.94
Grisha & Shadow
- Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone #1) by Leigh Bardugo ⭐ 3.85
- King of Scars (King of Scars #1) by Leigh Bardugo ⭐ 4.15
Epic Fantasy
- The Lies of Lena (The Otacian Chronicles #1) by Kylie Snow ⭐ 4.19
- A Fate Inked in Blood (Saga of the Unfated #1) by Danielle L. Jensen ⭐ 3.94
- The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen ⭐ 4.00
Urban Fantasy - Ilona Andrews
- Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles #1) ⭐ 4.10
- Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2) ⭐ 4.30
- Burn for Me (Hidden Legacy #1) ⭐ 4.26
LGBTQ+ Romance
- Second Verse by Natasha West ⭐ 4.13
Historical Fiction
- The Alice Network by Kate Quinn ⭐ 4.30
Reading Stats
- Books read in 2025: 31 books
- Books read in 2024: 11 books
- Books read in 2026: 1 (so far!)
- Favorite genre: Fantasy Romance & Fae
- Current reading goal: 35 books/year
Last updated: January 14, 2026