I’ve never in over 250 books I’ve read seen a worse name for the love interest than KINGFISHER. Kingfisher has become one of my favorite book boyfriends of all time like Rhysand, but I cringe everytime I hear his name.
@@HonestFiction I watched your video and realized one of the books had appealed to me and your description stayed with me, I couldn't remember the name and thought I would have to rewatch the video but I found it so easily thanks to your time stamps. I really appreciate it.
I just received my order with Under the Oak Tree, and though it looked pretty in your videos, I must say I have no words how gorgeous that book is! I haven't gotten around to Quicksilver yet, because Binding/Keeping 13 has completely overtaken my life, but I only have 8 more hours to go there, which I both dread and am excited for, then it's book club time! 😻 Also, my favorite spicy romantasy is definitely ACOTAR, and the Never King was pure why-choose smut of the best kind. I haven't read most of what you recommended here, so thanks for another fun video! 💜
When I hear the name Kingfisher my 90s brain thinks of Rugrats. Wasn’t there a commercial or something where grandpa was looking at the ‘Kingfisher 3000’? Was it a boat? 😂🤷🏼♀️
I actually really liked A Ruin of Roses! It was difficult to get into, but it ended up being really good and has SO many hilarious moments lol. Despite how steamy it was, the world building and plot ended up being PHENOMENAL. I almost DNF'd during the first book and I'm so glad I didn't. Hadriel is literally my favorite supporting character out of any other book I've read as well lol, and I adore the MMC! One other thing I really liked about that series is how great the FMC is. She actually HAS a personality, she has hobbies and interests outside of the MMC, if someone acts like an ass (MMC included, he's broody so he has some of these moments at first) she doesn't hesitate to put them in their place, she doesn't whine about everything, she's very intelligent, etc. and it was very refreshing.
I have read all of Under the Oak Tree, before she decided to publish it physically. The spice stays about the same, I"d say about as spicy as the main books of Acator. The communication troupe is pretty much through the entire series, but the relationship is pretty wholesome. My favorite part was Maxi's growth throughout. There is a few topics that could use a trigger warning though, so may want to look into that first before reading.
I do have Under the Oak Tree on my wish list since you talked about it so much now that I want to read it lol. I also have Nectar of the Wicked on my wish list. In fact, I have a few Ella Fields books on my list. I haven’t read her yet but I want to.
The rest of the legacy of the nine realms are so good! Very much like the last 30% of the first book. And the deliciously dark fairy tales series legitimately has made me LOL. Great characters.
Can highly recommend the Fifth Nicnevin Series 4/5 books released) by Marie Mistry - one the best reverse harem why choose fantasy romance in my opinion. It’s spicy and there is an amazing scene (including chapters leading up to it) when the fae FMC experiences a fever which induces her and her mates into a hazy lust state. Very unique and also comedic throughout
I agree with a ruin of roses but if you can push through the next few books are amazing and then the continued series, a cage of kingdoms. Also check out the ledge series by Stacey mcewan
The bonds that tie is my fav series of all time! My cat knows they are the only books I care about so when he begs for food and I say “no, you JUST ate” he will try to destroy the books 😂😂 he will knock books off my bookshelf one at a time as he’s begging for a third dinner. (He has dry food in his bowl, he just wants more wet food lol!)
I totally agree, the magic and world concept gets more and more interesting and developped. I haven't finished the series yet, but the final book is on my tbr list. Do try it
Spicy = more explicit steamy scenes / Dark = examines themes such as power dynamics, psychological trauma, and the darker facets of human nature (from google - I had to look it up since I have no idea how to define dark romance 😅)
The second book of a Crown of Oaths and Curses was good and I don’t know why people are having such a problem with it except it is complex and political, not something you see in all fantasy romances.
I'm not going to lie that I cringe every time I hear of Zodiac academy. I am a fraternal twin and I was bullied quite a bit growing up. Like the sisters, my twin and I never spent more than a week apart until college. I just can't get on board with how the twin sister relationship is portrayed.
Quicksilver was my top fav this year!❤❤
Yes!!💯🌶
Nectar of the wicked has been one of my top 5 for this whole year for Romantasy!! It was so good!!
The fact that nobody talks about the book How To Seduce Your Boss Wife talks about flirting and manipulation with girl
I love that edition you have of acotar! 😮 beautiful!
I'm so glad someone else has the same opinion on Kingfisher's name! 😂
It’s such an interesting choice for a love interest 😅
I’ve never in over 250 books I’ve read seen a worse name for the love interest than KINGFISHER. Kingfisher has become one of my favorite book boyfriends of all time like Rhysand, but I cringe everytime I hear his name.
Thank you so much for the links and time stamp. So good.💖
Ahhh thank you for this comment!!! They are a pain to include in every video but I’ll keep doing it if people find them useful! ♥️🫶🏼
@@HonestFiction I watched your video and realized one of the books had appealed to me and your description stayed with me, I couldn't remember the name and thought I would have to rewatch the video but I found it so easily thanks to your time stamps. I really appreciate it.
@ this makes me so happy! Thank you 🥹♥️
Bonded by thorns does get spicier and the series gets so much better
I read The king of flesh and bone duology because of you Jess and I loved them!
Ahhh this makes me so happy!!! 🖤🫶🏼
Hi Jess I was wondering where you got all your bookish shirts? Love your videos!
@@mistyfinley5615 Hi! The one I’m wearing in this video is from The Bookish Box, I also have a bunch from MyBookGoddess & HelloLovely 🥰
@@HonestFictionthank you so much for telling me !
Good morning and thanks for sharing another wonderful video
@@21loverose Thank YOU for such a sweet comment! 🥰
@HonestFiction thanks you for always working hard to give us great recommendation for books to read
I just received my order with Under the Oak Tree, and though it looked pretty in your videos, I must say I have no words how gorgeous that book is! I haven't gotten around to Quicksilver yet, because Binding/Keeping 13 has completely overtaken my life, but I only have 8 more hours to go there, which I both dread and am excited for, then it's book club time! 😻
Also, my favorite spicy romantasy is definitely ACOTAR, and the Never King was pure why-choose smut of the best kind. I haven't read most of what you recommended here, so thanks for another fun video! 💜
Under the Oak Tree is SO GORGEOUS, I totally agree! 😍
When I hear the name Kingfisher my 90s brain thinks of Rugrats. Wasn’t there a commercial or something where grandpa was looking at the ‘Kingfisher 3000’? Was it a boat? 😂🤷🏼♀️
@@meganbaum8832 OMG!!! You just unlocked a childhood memory I didn’t know I still had 🤣 I immediately thought of that scene from Rutgers
Kingfisher 9000😂
I loved The Mate Games series! It was such a fun time!
I actually really liked A Ruin of Roses! It was difficult to get into, but it ended up being really good and has SO many hilarious moments lol. Despite how steamy it was, the world building and plot ended up being PHENOMENAL. I almost DNF'd during the first book and I'm so glad I didn't. Hadriel is literally my favorite supporting character out of any other book I've read as well lol, and I adore the MMC! One other thing I really liked about that series is how great the FMC is. She actually HAS a personality, she has hobbies and interests outside of the MMC, if someone acts like an ass (MMC included, he's broody so he has some of these moments at first) she doesn't hesitate to put them in their place, she doesn't whine about everything, she's very intelligent, etc. and it was very refreshing.
Totally agree! I thoroughly enjoyed this series, it was so much fun!
I have read all of Under the Oak Tree, before she decided to publish it physically. The spice stays about the same, I"d say about as spicy as the main books of Acator. The communication troupe is pretty much through the entire series, but the relationship is pretty wholesome. My favorite part was Maxi's growth throughout. There is a few topics that could use a trigger warning though, so may want to look into that first before reading.
I do have Under the Oak Tree on my wish list since you talked about it so much now that I want to read it lol. I also have Nectar of the Wicked on my wish list. In fact, I have a few Ella Fields books on my list. I haven’t read her yet but I want to.
You NEED to read nectar of the wicked it was SOO good!!!!
You've got great taste! Ella Fields is amazing 💖
Beasts of Briar 😭😭😭😭 I can't. I am so in love with Farron. I actually made AI renditions of what the males look like 😍.
The rest of the legacy of the nine realms are so good! Very much like the last 30% of the first book. And the deliciously dark fairy tales series legitimately has made me LOL. Great characters.
Can highly recommend the Fifth Nicnevin Series 4/5 books released) by Marie Mistry - one the best reverse harem why choose fantasy romance in my opinion. It’s spicy and there is an amazing scene (including chapters leading up to it) when the fae FMC experiences a fever which induces her and her mates into a hazy lust state. Very unique and also comedic throughout
Lore 😍
Have you read the Savage Lands series by Stacey Marie Brown? SOOO good!!
Love the first two books but never finished! 😅
I agree with a ruin of roses but if you can push through the next few books are amazing and then the continued series, a cage of kingdoms. Also check out the ledge series by Stacey mcewan
Ooh, I enjoyed the Ruin of Roses series and am very excited to read the Cage of Kingdoms series!
Why am I only finding this channel NOW?!?
@@sweettart130 haha idk but I hope you continue watching it! ♥️🫶🏼
The bonds that tie is my fav series of all time! My cat knows they are the only books I care about so when he begs for food and I say “no, you JUST ate” he will try to destroy the books 😂😂 he will knock books off my bookshelf one at a time as he’s begging for a third dinner. (He has dry food in his bowl, he just wants more wet food lol!)
That's hilarious! Sounds like you've got a dedicated book-hating cat lol!
I always forget about the Novella. It just doesn’t go with ACOTAR I blocked it out from my memory.
I wish I could permanently block it out of mine 😭
I am reading Until the World Falls Down and the spice starts by page 25-30 lol. So far writing is pretty good! It’s a labyrinth story!!!!
I love a good labyrinth story! Might have to add that to my TBR!
The Deliciously Dark Fairytales series by KF Breene is great, if you liked the first book, I would totally recommend finishing it!!
I’ll have to check them out!
I totally agree, the magic and world concept gets more and more interesting and developped. I haven't finished the series yet, but the final book is on my tbr list. Do try it
HOW DO I READ THE ZODIAC ACADEMY IN THE BEST ORDER?!
Publication order
okay fine! i'll read zodiac academy
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gets out notes app. writes down everything.
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Is order of scorpions a stand alone
@@ChroniclesofKarla Yep!
What the difference between spicy and dark romance? I knew to this whole thing.
Spicy = more explicit steamy scenes / Dark = examines themes such as power dynamics, psychological trauma, and the darker facets of human nature (from google - I had to look it up since I have no idea how to define dark romance 😅)
The second book of a Crown of Oaths and Curses was good and I don’t know why people are having such a problem with it except it is complex and political, not something you see in all fantasy romances.
I really like political fantasy so maybe I’ll end up enjoying it! 🤷🏻♀️
As someone who did not like Beauty and the Beast, I'm so tired of Beauty and the Beast 'retellings' lol.
I'm not going to lie that I cringe every time I hear of Zodiac academy. I am a fraternal twin and I was bullied quite a bit growing up. Like the sisters, my twin and I never spent more than a week apart until college. I just can't get on board with how the twin sister relationship is portrayed.