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The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E Harrow
The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E Harrow

★★★★★

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It’s safe to say I inhaled this book on my lengthily morning commute to work. Even at thirty pages long, this may well be one of my top reads of this year - if of all time. This, I think, is a testament to Alix E. Harrow’s ability to craft such a phenomenal narrative within the confines of a mere 30 pages. I simply adored this.

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The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig

★★★★★

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Rachel Gillig has done it again - of course she did, she’s Rachel Gillig. My initial Goodreads review read:

I am just beyond words - this was utterly stunning and completely beautiful. I am absolutely floored.

And though it may have taken me a few days to find the words to discuss this book, I am still absolutely floored. Rachel Gillig's The Knight and the Moth is a captivating gothic fantasy following Sybil, a skilled diviner, and Rodrick, a heretical knight, as they uncover dark secrets within a world where gods, gargoyles, and elemental hamlets intertwine. My main advice for the Knight and the Moth is to go into it with the view of a Fantasy book with a subplot of romance rather than a ‘Romantasy’. I can certainly say it’s all the better for it.

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Double the Magic: My Favourite Fantasy Duologies ‪‪❤︎‬
Double the Magic: My Favourite Fantasy Duologies ‪‪❤︎‬

I read to escape into worlds full of magic, wonder, and unforgettable characters and so for me, these fantasy/romantasy duologies have it all.

From epic world-building to sincere and authentic romance, each one reeled me in with every page. If you love immersive stories that make you feel ✨everything✨ I would absolutely recommend these reads!

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Enjoyed the Knight and the Moth? Here’s What To Read Next
Enjoyed the Knight and the Moth? Here’s What To Read Next

It’s been a week since I finished ‘The Knight and the Moth’ by Rachel Gillig and I still can’t stop thinking about it.

In case you’re struggling with your own book hangover, here’s my curated list of enchanting fantasy and romantasy novels filled with magic, romance, and adventure. Whether you crave faerie courts, dark intrigue, or epic quests I hope you can find your next favourite read from these recommendations!

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Hi! I’m Lauren, an ex bookseller and lover of bird watching, cosy armchairs, Yorkshire gold and fantasy books. I created my Instagram page ‘loweslibrary’ after I’d left my beloved job as a bookseller so that I could keep sharing my love of books with old and new book-ish friends.

Whether you’re looking for new book recommendations or ponderings on your favourite fantasy reads, I do hope you can find it here!

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Book cover for 'The Twisted Throne' by Danielle L. Jensen, featuring a woman with long brown hair, a fantasy-style landscape with a castle, and a decorative purple and gold border.

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The Twisted Throne

by Danielle L. Jenson