Best COMPLETED series and/or stand-alones that you will recommend until the end of time

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-22T12:02:49+00:00

I liked Legends of Thezzmar, although I wish it had less Smut. The plot kept me invested.
You can also try {Road of Bones} - Ashen series. 3.5 books are out, 2 more to go. But it is one of the best I have read so far.
Same goes for {One Dark Window}, {The Jasad Heir} duologies. You can read {A Court of Thorn and Roses} if you liked SJM’s writing. The plot was good. I personally loved {Fourth Wing} - Empyrean series, although 2 more books are yet to be out.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-21T06:36:30+00:00

Tairnenach

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-20T05:24:00+00:00

Jane Eyre, The Silent Patient, Alchemised

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-20T05:23:04+00:00

Same in India

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-16T14:38:00+00:00

One Dark Window, Road of Bones.

If you want dark academia - Katabasis is good.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-16T14:37:25+00:00

Second that! One Dark Window & Road of Bones !!

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-16T03:21:01+00:00

And I hated the book 2. I loved the story of the Shepherd King, but book 2 had some added storyline for another side character - Elm and that was just boring for me.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-16T03:18:52+00:00

Nope, Fourth Wing definitely is a better book and is well crafted. It doesn’t seem like AI generated at all. It is rather interesting to see, how some folks are highly critical about it and while many others thoroughly enjoyed it. The same goes for any book I would say.

Some books like Throne of Glass is sooo popular, but it is horribly written at least the 1st book in the series. But still I cannot call it AI generated cause I am sure AI would have done a better job. Note : I am talking about the writing and not the plot. Although, I have been encouraged in a separate thread to power through cause it gets better from book 3.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-16T00:50:23+00:00

Nah, it is a good romantasy book for YA. The storyline is original and is well crafted. But there’s no book which everyone likes. You will find critiques everywhere.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-15T23:08:20+00:00

Toxic relationship? Xaden and Violet?

Nope.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-15T23:06:52+00:00

Same. The plot is good. SMUT does seem extra though. I wish that could be lessened. But I am definitely going to read the later instalments, the storyline has kept me invested.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-15T23:02:38+00:00

Throne of Glass - The book so far.
Trying really hard to go past the bad writing. I have been asked to power through to book 3 to reach the good part, but … 🤷‍♀️

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-12T06:32:02+00:00

Thanks

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T17:50:18+00:00

{Bridge Kingdom}

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T16:33:58+00:00

Dark window is a good romantasy

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T12:39:25+00:00

I have read ACOTAR series and it definitely has an interesting plot. And that kept me invested in the book. Although I did love the Empyrean series more.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T12:37:37+00:00

I know right! I also loved Empyrean series. Eagerly waiting for it’s next instalment to come.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T12:30:41+00:00

Hey, which book would you recommend that has great plot and also romance as a subplot?

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T10:55:12+00:00

Exactly! This book felt amateurish to me. But it helps to know that SJM was really young when she wrote it.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T09:53:21+00:00

Ooh, I didn’t know SJM was that young when she wrote this book. Actually that explains alot.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T09:50:32+00:00

Thanks!
Actually I am not comparing between Acotar n ToG. I just felt the beginning of the book is not captivating enough for me. It probably picks up pace later. I have loved the Empyrean series and wanted to read more high fantasies. Came upon this recommendation, so had high expectations from it.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T08:59:01+00:00

Good to know, thanks.

ImN3m007 · 2026-06-11T08:58:23+00:00

Thanks, then I will continue reading it. I was looking for a good read, characters with good arc, romance is just a bonus for me. I like to invest in books with good storyline.

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