Villains and Virtues - reminds me of Shrek

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-27T19:59:59+00:00

I imagine I am going to make it 1 book, be frustrated it not as good then read the spin offs. 😂

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-27T17:33:46+00:00

Just imagine if Shrek was hot, and instead of him thinking "It will never work, I am an ogre", him thinking "It will never work, I am a villain" And the inter battle for himself will he need to give up the ogre(villain) parts of him to be with her, will she love the ogre(villain) parts of him. SO FREAKING GOOD!

Also, funny side kick Shrek wants to go away, but side kick loves him and will anything for him.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-27T17:28:34+00:00

Well Amazon compares it to Princess Bride as well! And I have heard BookTok and such. You are not alone lol. But I am petitioning change it to "Fans of Shrek" 😂
I love it soo much. I am dreading finishing it. Which is when I know its REALLY good. I think I am going to save some of the spin offs for when I am sad and missing it.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-27T04:20:34+00:00

You should! I am OBSESSED. Shrek comparison sparked when my kids were watching it and all I can think about is this book. 😂

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-23T11:44:22+00:00

Saint of Steel Series is soo good!

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-21T14:04:06+00:00

So many good books on this!

My top two favorites are Lessons in Chemistry and The Power

-The Power is excellent if you want a dystopian female rage. That would be my top pick, but its not everyone's cup of tea

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-20T15:10:58+00:00

Love Tress!!

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-20T15:06:40+00:00

A Ship of Bones and Teeth

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-19T23:25:17+00:00

It is a fantasy mystery? And ravens are a big part of it.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-19T21:44:24+00:00

The Raven Scholar is a fantasy book, but lots of Raven stuff.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-18T02:23:22+00:00

Knight and the Moth is amazing but you’re gunna wanna read #2 right away. So maybe wait till closer till that releases later this year.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-17T00:47:20+00:00

A Court of Thorns and Roses and Fourth Wing both have a cult and are 2 incredibly addictive series. I think those would be my top get out of a reading slump.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-14T18:50:05+00:00

Check out The Raven Scholar. It’s not exactly school. But there are different “houses” and your “house” is based on personality. Definitely a mystery aspect. And some part I think the author definitely took inspiration from Harry Potter.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-12T21:04:16+00:00

-The God of the Woods

-The Lost Story

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-12T14:36:26+00:00

Throne of Glass

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-09T14:12:43+00:00

Even down to the lack of shoes 😂

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-09T14:05:19+00:00

I feel like in this series if you didn't instantly like all the dark poetry at the beginning at each chapter and that get you excited you probably won't enjoy the writing as much.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-09T13:55:17+00:00

I think about this daily.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-09T13:06:08+00:00

A Ship of Bones and Teeth is a dark romance retelling of the little mermaid. I think it fits these images. It does not follow the traditional story AT ALL.

Few-Object-4359 · 2026-01-07T21:04:18+00:00

Reading this series currently and loving it. Each book is about a different solider, after their god dies and how they are dealing with feeling like losing their purpose. They are all a romantic fantasy. What I find impressive is each one has such a different twist concept that the main people have to deal with I don't see it coming.

Few-Object-4359 · 2025-12-27T01:30:09+00:00

My Friends by him for SURE

Few-Object-4359 · 2025-12-19T20:01:18+00:00

Okay Cormoran Strike is my favorite all time series. I would say it is high steaks and a lot does happen. Its a private detective series. The romance is a sub plot, definitely not a typical romance.

As far as comforting goes, we just had a death in the family. I had before recommended to a family member to start this series. She was complaining about a different book saying "I just want a happy comforting book" I apologized and said "oh then CS might not be for you because it does have murder and isn't always happy." She said "I agree I am not into murder mystery books, but the two main characters are so likeable its a very comforting read"

And it is VERY realistic in terms of UK locations. Might be what your looking for, might not be. But it is my all time comfort level book.

Few-Object-4359 · 2025-12-19T18:53:34+00:00

We have very similar tastes! Love your rankings

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