What to Read While You Wait for ONYX STORM
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Romantasy Books to Read While You Wait for Onyx Storm
Who isn’t struggling with the wait for Onyx Storm to be released? Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series came on strong with the first two books, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, released in quick succession, and now we’ve all been tapping our feet, eagerly awaiting book number three. January 21 is so, so close. Our preorders are in. Those midnight release parties are booked. And yet, there are still days to go and books to read. Fear not, because I have a handful of amazing romantasy books that you can read right now.
Decorate Your Reading Nook Like a Wes Anderson Movie
Want to create the picture-perfect reading nook, but don’t want to spend beaucoups of dollars on it? You’re in luck, because I’ve got the goods you need to decorate your reading nook like a Wes Anderson movie for less than $150.
8 Cozy Winter Mysteries to Curl Up With
“It’s winter and it’s too cold outside. Stay inside and read a book.” This is a paraphrase of a meme I saw recently, which rang true. Yes, it is too cold to be outside for a lot of us. Why not stay inside with a book, a soft blanket, and a cup of tea? Add a dog or cat on your lap to make it sublime.
Of course, the meme went on to note that every season was either too wet, too hot, or too windy—why not stay home and read? But winter feels particularly like a good time to get cozy. It’s a time for reflection, resting, and recharging. So reading seems like the perfect activity to go along with that. And since we’re being all cozy, doesn’t it seem perfect to pair it with a cozy mystery about winter?
The Perfect Read for Fans of Stranger Things
What sinks it for me in the horror genre is endearing characters. I need characters I can relate to and ones I can root for. I need to feel the scares with these characters and watch them be brave despite their dire circumstances. That way, I can envision a possible future where I might become a little bit brave too.
It’s something I love about the Netflix series Stranger Things. Despite the scary content, the fascinating world-building and heartfelt character dynamics absolutely make the series for me. Katherine Arden’s book Small Spaces series offers this too.
New and Fresh YA and Fairy Tale Retellings
We know the stories. We’ve seen the happily ever afters. But there’s something about fairy tales that makes them worth hearing again and again and again. Especially when the author offers a new twist on an old classic. These young adult novels offer new and fresh takes on the fairy tales you already know and love. Best of all, they were all released within the past few years. So while these books are definitely new in the world of fairy tales, they will probably also be new to you!