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Psycho Academy by Jasmine Mas
This set of three books continues the timeline from the first three “Psycho Series” books. Only now we are following Aran on their journey through fate.
Aran is by far my favorite character in the entire series, and her bizarre combination of self depreciation and overt overconfidence feels very human. She is dealing with some heavy shit from her past and is now dumped into an academy full of grade-A assholes who are out to make her life more difficult.
The sexual tension and slow burn continue for our FMC while we get a heavy dose of side character on page smut. The will they/won’t they romantic tension killed me. Again, how can something be so downright smutty while being torturously slow burn!
This is one of those series where there is still a really good fantasy plot rather than being smut over the plot. I loved this series. I wasn't the biggest fan of the final few chapters purely because the “peace time” life felt very jarring after the brutal events of the earlier books.
*Update, this series has moved to Roman Empire status because it is CONSTANTLY in my head, and the itch to go re-read it is growing every day.*
Perfect for fans of
Fated Mates
Reverse Harem
Strong FMC
Slow Burn Tension
True Enemies to Lovers
Toxic Masculinity
Forced Paring
MM and Group Romance
This set of three books continues the timeline from the first three “Psycho Series” books. Only now we are following Aran on their journey through fate.
Aran is by far my favorite character in the entire series, and her bizarre combination of self depreciation and overt overconfidence feels very human. She is dealing with some heavy shit from her past and is now dumped into an academy full of grade-A assholes who are out to make her life more difficult.
The sexual tension and slow burn continue for our FMC while we get a heavy dose of side character on page smut. The will they/won’t they romantic tension killed me. Again, how can something be so downright smutty while being torturously slow burn!
This is one of those series where there is still a really good fantasy plot rather than being smut over the plot. I loved this series. I wasn't the biggest fan of the final few chapters purely because the “peace time” life felt very jarring after the brutal events of the earlier books.
*Update, this series has moved to Roman Empire status because it is CONSTANTLY in my head, and the itch to go re-read it is growing every day.*
Perfect for fans of
Fated Mates
Reverse Harem
Strong FMC
Slow Burn Tension
True Enemies to Lovers
Toxic Masculinity
Forced Paring
MM and Group Romance
Psycho Shifters by Jasmine Mas
Omegaverse reverse harem.
This was a pretty quick read but sits in a weird niche. It is omegaverse, but it's own version that is way different from most "typical" omegaverse canon.
The best description I can think of would be mixing Den of Vipers (mafia reverse harem) with Broken Bonds (paranormal reverse harem). However, the first book felt a little cheesy. This series is as close to reality TV as you can get while being a smutty fantasy book.
The plot is a bit wonky at first with book one being mainly set up. Not much happens other than some backstory and establishing rapport. However, once we make it into the second and third book, the action ramps up as well as the sexual tension. I don't know how a book manages to be so sexual and smutty while also being a slow burn for the FMC, but I was living for the anticipation. Once we finally enter pound town, it is definitely smut city.
By the end of book three, I was absolutely buzzing for more. The plot is interesting and chaotic. Even as an experienced fantasy reader, I was thrown for a loop by some of the reveals along the way.
The main plot line continues in book 4, but we switch FMC's for the remaining 3 of 6.
This series is very self-aware, which does not come across fully in book one but becomes more apparent by book two and beyond.
Perfect if you like;
Reverse Harem
Omegaverse
Toxic Masculinity
Sexual Tension
Slow Burn
Diverse Love Interests
Trauma Bonds
MM & Group Romance
Omegaverse reverse harem.
This was a pretty quick read but sits in a weird niche. It is omegaverse, but it's own version that is way different from most "typical" omegaverse canon.
The best description I can think of would be mixing Den of Vipers (mafia reverse harem) with Broken Bonds (paranormal reverse harem). However, the first book felt a little cheesy. This series is as close to reality TV as you can get while being a smutty fantasy book.
The plot is a bit wonky at first with book one being mainly set up. Not much happens other than some backstory and establishing rapport. However, once we make it into the second and third book, the action ramps up as well as the sexual tension. I don't know how a book manages to be so sexual and smutty while also being a slow burn for the FMC, but I was living for the anticipation. Once we finally enter pound town, it is definitely smut city.
By the end of book three, I was absolutely buzzing for more. The plot is interesting and chaotic. Even as an experienced fantasy reader, I was thrown for a loop by some of the reveals along the way.
The main plot line continues in book 4, but we switch FMC's for the remaining 3 of 6.
This series is very self-aware, which does not come across fully in book one but becomes more apparent by book two and beyond.
Perfect if you like;
Reverse Harem
Omegaverse
Toxic Masculinity
Sexual Tension
Slow Burn
Diverse Love Interests
Trauma Bonds
MM & Group Romance
Psycho Shifters by Jasmine Mas
Omegaverse reverse harem.
This was a pretty quick read but sits in a weird niche. It is omegaverse, but it's own version that is way different from most "typical" omegaverse canon.
The best description I can think of would be mixing Den of Vipers (mafia reverse harem) with Broken Bonds (paranormal reverse harem). However, the first book felt a little cheesy. This series is as close to reality TV as you can get while being a smutty fantasy book.
The plot is a bit wonky at first with book one being mainly set up. Not much happens other than some backstory and establishing rapport. However, once we make it into the second and third book, the action ramps up as well as the sexual tension. I don't know how a book manages to be so sexual and smutty while also being a slow burn for the FMC, but I was living for the anticipation. Once we finally enter pound town, it is definitely smut city.
By the end of book three, I was absolutely buzzing for more. The plot is interesting and chaotic. Even as an experienced fantasy reader, I was thrown for a loop by some of the reveals along the way.
The main plot line continues in book 4, but we switch FMC's for the remaining 3 of 6.
This series is very self-aware, which does not come across fully in book one but becomes more apparent by book two and beyond.
Perfect if you like;
Reverse Harem
Omegaverse
Toxic Masculinity
Sexual Tension
Slow Burn
Diverse Love Interests
Trauma Bonds
MM & Group Romance
Omegaverse reverse harem.
This was a pretty quick read but sits in a weird niche. It is omegaverse, but it's own version that is way different from most "typical" omegaverse canon.
The best description I can think of would be mixing Den of Vipers (mafia reverse harem) with Broken Bonds (paranormal reverse harem). However, the first book felt a little cheesy. This series is as close to reality TV as you can get while being a smutty fantasy book.
The plot is a bit wonky at first with book one being mainly set up. Not much happens other than some backstory and establishing rapport. However, once we make it into the second and third book, the action ramps up as well as the sexual tension. I don't know how a book manages to be so sexual and smutty while also being a slow burn for the FMC, but I was living for the anticipation. Once we finally enter pound town, it is definitely smut city.
By the end of book three, I was absolutely buzzing for more. The plot is interesting and chaotic. Even as an experienced fantasy reader, I was thrown for a loop by some of the reveals along the way.
The main plot line continues in book 4, but we switch FMC's for the remaining 3 of 6.
This series is very self-aware, which does not come across fully in book one but becomes more apparent by book two and beyond.
Perfect if you like;
Reverse Harem
Omegaverse
Toxic Masculinity
Sexual Tension
Slow Burn
Diverse Love Interests
Trauma Bonds
MM & Group Romance
Psycho Shifters by Jasmine Mas
Omegaverse reverse harem.
This was a pretty quick read but sits in a weird niche. It is omegaverse, but it's own version that is way different from most "typical" omegaverse canon.
The best description I can think of would be mixing Den of Vipers (mafia reverse harem) with Broken Bonds (paranormal reverse harem). However, the first book felt a little cheesy. This series is as close to reality TV as you can get while being a smutty fantasy book.
The plot is a bit wonky at first with book one being mainly set up. Not much happens other than some backstory and establishing rapport. However, once we make it into the second and third book, the action ramps up as well as the sexual tension. I don't know how a book manages to be so sexual and smutty while also being a slow burn for the FMC, but I was living for the anticipation. Once we finally enter pound town, it is definitely smut city.
By the end of book three, I was absolutely buzzing for more. The plot is interesting and chaotic. Even as an experienced fantasy reader, I was thrown for a loop by some of the reveals along the way.
The main plot line continues in book 4, but we switch FMC's for the remaining 3 of 6.
This series is very self-aware, which does not come across fully in book one but becomes more apparent by book two and beyond.
Perfect if you like;
Reverse Harem
Omegaverse
Toxic Masculinity
Sexual Tension
Slow Burn
Diverse Love Interests
Trauma Bonds
MM & Group Romance
Omegaverse reverse harem.
This was a pretty quick read but sits in a weird niche. It is omegaverse, but it's own version that is way different from most "typical" omegaverse canon.
The best description I can think of would be mixing Den of Vipers (mafia reverse harem) with Broken Bonds (paranormal reverse harem). However, the first book felt a little cheesy. This series is as close to reality TV as you can get while being a smutty fantasy book.
The plot is a bit wonky at first with book one being mainly set up. Not much happens other than some backstory and establishing rapport. However, once we make it into the second and third book, the action ramps up as well as the sexual tension. I don't know how a book manages to be so sexual and smutty while also being a slow burn for the FMC, but I was living for the anticipation. Once we finally enter pound town, it is definitely smut city.
By the end of book three, I was absolutely buzzing for more. The plot is interesting and chaotic. Even as an experienced fantasy reader, I was thrown for a loop by some of the reveals along the way.
The main plot line continues in book 4, but we switch FMC's for the remaining 3 of 6.
This series is very self-aware, which does not come across fully in book one but becomes more apparent by book two and beyond.
Perfect if you like;
Reverse Harem
Omegaverse
Toxic Masculinity
Sexual Tension
Slow Burn
Diverse Love Interests
Trauma Bonds
MM & Group Romance
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
I'll be the first to admit that Brand Sanderson books are a bit daunting to get into. He writes so many, they're in depth, and heavily detailed. I've read many.
This series is pleasantly easy to start and stay engaged with. I would say it is lighter than a lot of his other series (looking at you Way of Kings)!
The FMC is sassy and bloodthirsty. The quips and clever threats that come out of her mouth had me chuckling throughout the book but, MBOT had me dying! There is strong character growth and development from the FMC and the book nears the end.
Although there are hints at a romance to come in future books, there is none in this particular book.
This book gives strong Ender's Games vibes in a good way. It is definitely pilot jargon heavy, but not to an extent that effects my enjoyment of the read.
The overarching plot is a bit predictable, but the individual decisions are not.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and plan to continue the series to completion.
I'll be the first to admit that Brand Sanderson books are a bit daunting to get into. He writes so many, they're in depth, and heavily detailed. I've read many.
This series is pleasantly easy to start and stay engaged with. I would say it is lighter than a lot of his other series (looking at you Way of Kings)!
The FMC is sassy and bloodthirsty. The quips and clever threats that come out of her mouth had me chuckling throughout the book but, MBOT had me dying! There is strong character growth and development from the FMC and the book nears the end.
Although there are hints at a romance to come in future books, there is none in this particular book.
This book gives strong Ender's Games vibes in a good way. It is definitely pilot jargon heavy, but not to an extent that effects my enjoyment of the read.
The overarching plot is a bit predictable, but the individual decisions are not.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and plan to continue the series to completion.
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
I freaking loved this book. Period. It was such a fun read with a very interesting world.
I know I say this a lot, because I have a FMC type 🤣, but Raeve is very Aelin coded. Assassin, hidden memories, rude/agressive male love interest who is actually a cinnamon roll. This story gave all the ToG vibes but with all new creatures and a very different world.
You should read it if you were a fan of:
Throne of Glass
Spark of the Everflame
One Dark Window
Eragon
Serpent and the Wings of Night
My one warning, this book is VERY fantasy heavy. On a scale of 1 to learning a new language, we're at a 9 or 10. There is a very big info dump in the 4 page epilogue. From introducing gods, to creatures, to the world and its cities, it's a lot of information all at once paired with new terms for well establised things, i.e. 'the sun'. To the extent that the author breaks my one cardinal rule of keeping fantasy palatable, "keep the basics simple so they don't distract."
There is little to no need to change the basic words like bed, table, eating, and sleeping. Changing names for the passage of time is somewhat more acceptable, but it should not be jarring or confusing, and WtMH almost fails that test.
Just be aware of that going into the book. Info dumps and detailed fantasy is not for everybody and that's okay!
Happy reading!
I freaking loved this book. Period. It was such a fun read with a very interesting world.
I know I say this a lot, because I have a FMC type 🤣, but Raeve is very Aelin coded. Assassin, hidden memories, rude/agressive male love interest who is actually a cinnamon roll. This story gave all the ToG vibes but with all new creatures and a very different world.
You should read it if you were a fan of:
Throne of Glass
Spark of the Everflame
One Dark Window
Eragon
Serpent and the Wings of Night
My one warning, this book is VERY fantasy heavy. On a scale of 1 to learning a new language, we're at a 9 or 10. There is a very big info dump in the 4 page epilogue. From introducing gods, to creatures, to the world and its cities, it's a lot of information all at once paired with new terms for well establised things, i.e. 'the sun'. To the extent that the author breaks my one cardinal rule of keeping fantasy palatable, "keep the basics simple so they don't distract."
There is little to no need to change the basic words like bed, table, eating, and sleeping. Changing names for the passage of time is somewhat more acceptable, but it should not be jarring or confusing, and WtMH almost fails that test.
Just be aware of that going into the book. Info dumps and detailed fantasy is not for everybody and that's okay!
Happy reading!
The Kindred's Curse Saga by Penn Cole
This series scratched and inch that I have been chasing since Throne of Glass. I absolutely ate this series up! I finished all three books in 5 days despite it being a cumulative 2,101 pages.... that's 421 pages per day. I can't wait until June when book 4 comes out so I can hop right back into this world.
Diem is super Aelin coded and probably the closest feeling character I've found since finishing ToG. She makes secret decisions without telling anyone and constantly blows minds with her subtle mind games. She is not quite as conniving as Aelin, but she is every bit as ruthless while somehow maintaining her morality and innocence in a way that Aelin was never allowed to.
The slow burn romance with her shadow daddy is amazing, and the constant will-they, wont-they tension is exquisite. The books are clean until book 3, but the little scenes feed that romance itch just fine. The number of giddy school-girl giggles that came out of me every time Luther called Diem, "my queen!"
The twists, the turns, the unexpected gasp worthy moments! I am an avid fantasy reader, but there were so many unexpected moments, thanks to having an unreliable first-person pov, that I was gasping and clutching my pearls.
The world is detailed and complex. Each realm has very unique governing bodies, and the further in you get, the more details we get. It is very easy to get into because the world builds as the books go on, rather than info dumping right at the start.
I can not recommend this book enough. Think Aelin, if she was a healer, not an assassin. Think Violet Sorrengail, driven by feminine rage. READ IT! I am BEGGING you!
This series scratched and inch that I have been chasing since Throne of Glass. I absolutely ate this series up! I finished all three books in 5 days despite it being a cumulative 2,101 pages.... that's 421 pages per day. I can't wait until June when book 4 comes out so I can hop right back into this world.
Diem is super Aelin coded and probably the closest feeling character I've found since finishing ToG. She makes secret decisions without telling anyone and constantly blows minds with her subtle mind games. She is not quite as conniving as Aelin, but she is every bit as ruthless while somehow maintaining her morality and innocence in a way that Aelin was never allowed to.
The slow burn romance with her shadow daddy is amazing, and the constant will-they, wont-they tension is exquisite. The books are clean until book 3, but the little scenes feed that romance itch just fine. The number of giddy school-girl giggles that came out of me every time Luther called Diem, "my queen!"
The twists, the turns, the unexpected gasp worthy moments! I am an avid fantasy reader, but there were so many unexpected moments, thanks to having an unreliable first-person pov, that I was gasping and clutching my pearls.
The world is detailed and complex. Each realm has very unique governing bodies, and the further in you get, the more details we get. It is very easy to get into because the world builds as the books go on, rather than info dumping right at the start.
I can not recommend this book enough. Think Aelin, if she was a healer, not an assassin. Think Violet Sorrengail, driven by feminine rage. READ IT! I am BEGGING you!
The Kindred's Curse Saga by Penn Cole
This series scratched and inch that I have been chasing since Throne of Glass. I absolutely ate this series up! I finished all three books in 5 days despite it being a cumulative 2,101 pages.... that's 421 pages per day. I can't wait until June when book 4 comes out so I can hop right back into this world.
Diem is super Aelin coded and probably the closest feeling character I've found since finishing ToG. She makes secret decisions without telling anyone and constantly blows minds with her subtle mind games. She is not quite as conniving as Aelin, but she is every bit as ruthless while somehow maintaining her morality and innocence in a way that Aelin was never allowed to.
The slow burn romance with her shadow daddy is amazing, and the constant will-they, wont-they tension is exquisite. The books are clean until book 3, but the little scenes feed that romance itch just fine. The number of giddy school-girl giggles that came out of me every time Luther called Diem, "my queen!"
The twists, the turns, the unexpected gasp worthy moments! I am an avid fantasy reader, but there were so many unexpected moments, thanks to having an unreliable first-person pov, that I was gasping and clutching my pearls.
The world is detailed and complex. Each realm has very unique governing bodies, and the further in you get, the more details we get. It is very easy to get into because the world builds as the books go on, rather than info dumping right at the start.
I can not recommend this book enough. Think Aelin, if she was a healer, not an assassin. Think Violet Sorrengail, driven by feminine rage. READ IT! I am BEGGING you!
This series scratched and inch that I have been chasing since Throne of Glass. I absolutely ate this series up! I finished all three books in 5 days despite it being a cumulative 2,101 pages.... that's 421 pages per day. I can't wait until June when book 4 comes out so I can hop right back into this world.
Diem is super Aelin coded and probably the closest feeling character I've found since finishing ToG. She makes secret decisions without telling anyone and constantly blows minds with her subtle mind games. She is not quite as conniving as Aelin, but she is every bit as ruthless while somehow maintaining her morality and innocence in a way that Aelin was never allowed to.
The slow burn romance with her shadow daddy is amazing, and the constant will-they, wont-they tension is exquisite. The books are clean until book 3, but the little scenes feed that romance itch just fine. The number of giddy school-girl giggles that came out of me every time Luther called Diem, "my queen!"
The twists, the turns, the unexpected gasp worthy moments! I am an avid fantasy reader, but there were so many unexpected moments, thanks to having an unreliable first-person pov, that I was gasping and clutching my pearls.
The world is detailed and complex. Each realm has very unique governing bodies, and the further in you get, the more details we get. It is very easy to get into because the world builds as the books go on, rather than info dumping right at the start.
I can not recommend this book enough. Think Aelin, if she was a healer, not an assassin. Think Violet Sorrengail, driven by feminine rage. READ IT! I am BEGGING you!