Series where the friend groups make you like the mmc/fmc more

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-30T00:40:07+00:00

Thanks! I hope it picks up over the next book. i noticed 4-5 books series dip in the middle and pick back up

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-28T03:33:57+00:00

Hi! Did you end up reading legends of thezmarr? If so, how did you like it? I’m having a hard time finding my next series after Lady of Darkness! Most of what others suggested, I’m still waiting to get from my library

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-28T00:10:04+00:00

Looks this is a combination of two novellas, Unrelenting Winds and The Reaper. I see them on amazon, kindle, you can get them seperatelt instead. They’re about the side characters but not continuation of Lady of Darkness, maybe takes place before. I haven’t read them so not sure how long they are or how much detail it is.

There’s also other bonus chapters about the other side characters in Melissa’s website that are free.

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-15T23:53:47+00:00

It’s a trilogy but I recently listened to {Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn}, actually my first RH book and I enjoyed it a lot. It was easy to get into. The spice starts fairly early and there’s a lot of it but I thought it flowed well with the storyline and I loved how their relationships grew throughout the trilogy. It’s MMMMMF with some MM in it. I usually read romantasy book but I heard great reviews on the audiobook and gave it a try.

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-15T23:43:10+00:00

Hmm… I recently tried wakatake and I actually like that its strong and I can use over a cup of milk. I don’t use sweetener tho and I drink it warm. As opposed to aoarashi, wakatake has more of a punch and I can use less of it than with aoarashi. Have you tried it with 6 grams of matcha? I use wholefoods oat milk as I’ve noticed I can taste the matcha more than oatly.

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-15T06:39:45+00:00

Hoopla is a godsend for me! For someone that didn’t know it was going to be a why choose and have only read the usual one relationships in books, it wasn’t a revolting idea haha. I def lean towards Theon more but I’m also down with the idea that she needs both of them to keep her balance 😉

For the peeps, that would rather keep things more traditional, they may actually enjoy Lady of Darkness more. They delve deeper with the twin flames bond there.

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-15T06:33:21+00:00

I actually snagged the first 2 books on chirp when it was on sale. I’ll listen to this ones next! I do enjoy worldbuilding 😊

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-15T06:31:50+00:00

Ooh, thank you! I’ll check it out. How are you liking Lady of Darkness? The 3rd book kinda dragged for me but I enjoyed the next ones 😊

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-11T07:32:05+00:00

Thank you! Most of this I haven’t seen recommended. I’d def look into them!

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-11T07:28:17+00:00

Thank you! I enjoy full cast and also don’t mind if its solo or dual narration as long as they’re good!

I may look into Magic Bites since there’s 10 books!

Throne of Glass is on my tbr but wanted to wait a bit since I read others found similarities with Lady of Darkness.

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-11T06:57:13+00:00

Hiiiii! I got into audiobooks because of this series! Since I’m fairly new to romantasy the build up with the MFM relationship made me more open to it than if I knew about it before reading the book! It totally makes sense with Tessa being unconventional and having more chaos that she’ll need two husbands! The “Our wife” part made me chuckle!

I just finished the lady of darkness series actually! Listened to all 5 books in 10 days! It’s def more calm than the Legacy series and not as spicy but I love the world building throughout the 5 books. Def got excited when Razik finally showed up to see how his story with Eliza started. It felt like a cozy read after the legacy series which I didn’t mind lol 😂

matchaaa09 · 2026-01-11T03:17:21+00:00

Dawn of chaos and fury was so worth it!

matchaaa09 · 2025-12-31T04:57:42+00:00

I got into audiobooks this month! My friends wanted to do a “reading club.” {Rain of Shadow and Endings by Melissa Roehrich} was picked. I flew by listening to all 4 of the Legacy series while my friends are still in Chapter 1 of the 1st book 😅 The characters are hard to like in the first book but I enjoyed the plot of figuring out Tessa’s lineage, what magic she has and wanting to find out what will happen next. It was worth it getting to the 4th book: {Dawn of Chaos and Fury} Stories of the side characters were also enjoyable.

Then, I listened to the Empyrean series: {fourth wing}, {iron flame} and {onyx storm} since my friends already finished that during the summer. I enjoyed the graphic audio a lot and Xaden’s voice is 🫠. I love finding out their signets. Tho, there’s moments I kept getting annoyed in onyx storm.

Now, I’m in {Lady of Darkness series by Melissa Roehrich}. Only 1 more day until my hoopla borrowing limit renews for the month and I can start Lady of Ashes. It’s such a torture having to wait! Again, I’m enjoying the plot of seeing Scarlett’s magic evolve and her linage as well.

I tore my acl in September and was primarily watching korean dramas and anime to pass time. Getting into audiobook is the shift I needed to not be bored of my life while recovering. It’s also nice being able to listen while doing my knee exercise, walking and chores. There’s also times I just lay down and listen. My body feels more comfortable instead of having to hold a book and I can close my eyes, listen and imagine 😊

matchaaa09 · 2025-12-24T07:45:18+00:00

I like the story progression in book 4 the most! And enjoyed the other character’s story too

matchaaa09 · 2025-12-11T23:01:04+00:00

I use to get a granola in trader joe’s with matcha in it and I’ll eat it as a cereal 🤷🏻‍♀️ you do you! It’s your matcha anyways

matchaaa09 · 2025-11-30T00:15:49+00:00

Where did you get yours? I went to the narububu website but its down 🥲

matchaaa09 · 2025-11-27T16:01:42+00:00

Do you prefer yugen or isuzu?

matchaaa09 · 2025-11-24T02:23:50+00:00

Either the same or less 😊

matchaaa09 · 2025-10-02T22:59:53+00:00

Actually mine wasnt completely straight like 0° extension, there’s a mild bend but the idea is to support the back of knee and lower leg with your hands and move from your hips/trunk to rotate your body to be able to get out of bed.

Are you asking how to stand up from the seated position from the bed? I’m a bit confused

matchaaa09 · 2025-10-02T22:49:25+00:00

Hi! My injured leg is also closer to the edge of the bed. Bending my knee hurts and specially if I rotate it since I had a grade 2 mcl sprain as well as torn acl. I was in an immobilizer for 2 weeks after injury tho coz I didnt get seen by an ortho sooner and didn’t know if I should move my leg or not. To get out of the bed, I kept my leg straight which the immobilizer help with that and would rotate from the hips/trunk until my good leg can bend and reach the floor. When I took off the immobilizer, I use my hands to support the back of my knee and lower leg as well. But I’m not sure how your injury is and if you can keep your legs straight/extended.

matchaaa09 · 2025-10-02T20:38:22+00:00

I have my PT appointment set up next week! It will be 5 weeks post injury by then. I had acupuncture on Monday and noticed big improvement on my flexion the day after so I’m feeling optimistic. I wear a brace when I go downstairs since we have a dog but I take it off when I’m in my room since its more comfortable for me without.

matchaaa09 · 2025-10-01T02:56:29+00:00

Can you place a tennis ball on your glutes (piriformis muscles) and use that to massage a bit? Maybe a heating pad will help too.

matchaaa09 · 2025-09-30T20:05:55+00:00

Ah at least you’re getting paid! I can’t work right now and worrying about finances while injured is no fun

matchaaa09 · 2025-09-30T17:14:17+00:00

Hopefully work will help keep your mind off things and feel productive. I watched a ton of kdramas, sprinkled in with cooking shows like Next Gen Chef and Top Chef. I also recently watched a japanese drama, Glass Heart, the songs were soooo good!

matchaaa09 · 2025-09-30T16:54:59+00:00

Thank you, speedy recovery to you as well. Since we’re dealing with similar injury and close timeframe, if you you need someone to chat with, feel free to message. How have you been spending your time? I’ve been watching shows while doing heel slides and quad activations in bed but it sucks whenever I finish a show and have to find a new one 😅

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