Tag: recommended reading

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas

alexiselizabethaellaLeave a comment
“A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas

I started this book right after Christmas, and have just finished the fourth in the series, and am about to start the most recently released book. This isn’t the usual type of genre I read, but after seeing all the hype about it on the internet and #booktok, I decided to give it a try. This is what I would consider Fantasy/Romance. There are spicy sex scenes, but the book is also full of magic, war, politics, interpersonal relationships, mythological creatures, trauma, Fae, travel, and beautifully described locations. I have been plowing through these fairly quickly, and have really enjoyed the story. The initial books are from one character’s point of view, but later in the series the chapters vary for whom you are reading from. There are some amazing quotes and dialogue, good representations of various forms of trauma and mental health, sexy men, and bad villains who don’t deserve to be redeemed. Overall great read so far. It’s defiantly fantasy, and I wouldn’t say its a standard “romance novel”. Though there is a major love story theme, it walks hand in hand with the plot line of war.

“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins

alexiselizabethaellaLeave a comment

“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins

This has always been one of my favorite series. The third book in the trilogy really portrays a great representation of PTSD as well. The awesome district maps people have made of the USA are always fun to look at as well. I have the unofficial cookbook companion to this series, which talks about a lot of different foods as well. It’s a really great all around series, and I love the way the author describes things, as well as Katniss’ internal dialogue.

“Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur

alexiselizabethaellaLeave a comment

“Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur.

Some seriously amazing poetry. It’s all very raw and honest and gritty. Written by a woman, it covers topics like parents, love, sex, relationships, and sexual abuse. Haven’t read a poetry book in forever it seems, but this one will definitely be added to my collection.

“Stalking Jack the Ripper” By Kerri Maniscalco

alexiselizabethaellaLeave a comment

“Stalking Jack the Ripper” By Kerri Maniscalco

Got this gem at a yard sale today for .25¢! Now that I’m two chapters in, this is definitely my current read. “Stalking Jack the Ripper” By Kerri Maniscalco. Her first novel, the language is pretty amazing, and what isn’t interesting about cutting up cadavers or Jack the Ripper?
.
Here’s the book description: ‘Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born into privilege but leads a forbidden secret life. Against her father’s wishes and society’s expectations, Audrey spends most of her time in her Uncle’s laboratory to study forensic medicine by dissecting cadavers. But when their work on a series of gruesome murders and savagely killed corpses pulls them into a serious criminal investigation, she may not be able to keep her double life from her father or society much longer. But she is determined to find answers, for both herself and the murdered women. Set in 1888, this seamless blend of history and fiction places its characters directly in the middle of the Whitechapel murders attributed to Jack the Ripper.’

“Dracula” by Bram Stoker

alexiselizabethaellaLeave a comment

“Dracula” by Bram Stoker

Next to Frankenstein, this is by far, hands down, one of the best Gothic Fiction books ever written, and it continues to be one of my all time favorites. (The film with Gary Oldman is just as sexy.) The entire book is written in newspaper articles, telegrams, phonograph recordings, legal documents, and journal entries.

Poetry by Amanda Loveless

alexiselizabethaellaLeave a comment

“The princess saves herself in this one” and “The witch doesn’t burn in this one” by Amanda Lovelace.

Finally got my own copies so I stop accidentally writing in the ones from the library. (In pencil, calm down.) These are now on my shelf next to the great old classical poets.

“Fire & Blood” by George R.R. Martin.

alexiselizabethaellaLeave a comment

“Fire & Blood” by George R.R. Martin.

The 300 year history of the Targaryens in 2 volumes. Been anticipating this book’s release for years, and I finally just unwrapped it at Christmas. (Thank the God’s I was worried Santa wouldn’t bring it.) I’m only a few chapters in, and wow. MIND BLOWN. This is the stuff us hardcore fans have been waiting for. While the HBO show of Game of Thrones is brilliant, epic, and sexy, it is still the tip of the iceberg compared to the world built in these books. And of course I had to take the photo in front of my Night’s Watch banner. Got to represent my people, obviously.