16 Must-Read Winter Fantasy Books To Keep Your Spirits Bright
When the nights are longer and darkness falls sooner, having a tale of magic to dive into makes all the difference for my mental health and well-being. There’s nothing better than an immersive fantasy read in the heart of winter and I’ve got 15 winter fantasy book recommendations lined up here – for every type of fantasy reader — to keep your spirits bright this chilly, cozy season.
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Things I’ve Been Leaning Into & Loving Lately
I’ve taken significant time off this summer, unplanned, just being and refocusing. Trying to recalibrate my priorities and find my purpose, drive, and motivation again. It’s really been amazing, being checked out and offline, reacquainting myself with other priorities and things that need my attention. And while I was away, these were all the things I was leaning into, and absolutely loving, during my time off.
3 Books That Made Me Forget I Was Reading
I love this feeling when I’m reading a book. Nothing compares! This sense of being completely immersed and lost inside the pages of the story — like you could live there endlessly, never get enough of the plot and characters and yearn to get more of the story once you’re finished. Here are the last 3 books that made me forget I was reading.
In My Rereading Era: The 10 Books I've Reread Since 2022
In honor of recently finishing another reread, I thought I’d highlight all of the books I’ve reread since 2022. 2022 was definitely the year of rereads – the most I’ve ever done – and it’s honestly been wonderful. Let’s review all of the books I reread in 2022.
Most Anticipated Fantasy Reads of 2023
Here we are again! On the cusp of a brand new year and it’s time to cover some of the most anticipated reads of 2023. In this list, we’ve got over 50 fantasy and fantasy romance reads. From Leigh Bardugo and Shannon Chakraborty and their immersive, epic magical worlds to sizzlin’, heartstopping fantasical romances from Katee Robert and Sarah A. Parker, we’ve got a plethora of new releases to look forward to in the new year.
Book Review: To Snap A Silver Stem by Sarah A. Parker
Happy release day to Sarah A. Parker and To Snap A Silver Stem, book 2 in the Crystal Bloom series! This book utterly gutted me and I’m still dazed from the impact. Moving prose, vivid imagery, overflowing feeling and gut-wrenching emotion. This book is all consuming and soul shattering. Check out my latest book review of To Snap A Silver Stem by Sarah A. Parker.