Listen, sometimes the best way you can recharge and gear up for the next fight ahead is to dive deep into fantasy -- into the magic of how things could be. High fantasy books help open our mind to possibilities, I think, and free of us the realities of this godforsaken world. So, here's some to give you reprieve.
DAUGHTER OF THE DROWNED EMPIRE
Fourth Wing meets Cleopatra in this steamy, action-packed forbidden love romantasy. First book in the Drowned Empire Series.
THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI
Pirates of the Caribbean but with Middle Eastern mythology. High seas adventures and a chance at glory. First book in the Amina Al-Sirafi series.
A KISS OF IRON
Morally grey FMC, courtly intrigue, enemies to lovers romance. Action-packed and full of angst. First book of the Shadows of the Tenebris Court Series.
TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN
Ten women. One deadly contest. A badass FMC who's going to get her freedom and her revenge. First book in the Artefacts of Ouranos Series.
HEAVY IS THE HEAD: LOVE & WAR
Political intrigue, slow burn romance AND dragons? Not to mention Katrina's a local author! First book in the Heavy is the Head Duology.
A COURT OF BLOOD AND BINDINGS
For your ACTOR hangover. Super cool magic system, morally grey MMC and high-stakes plot. First book of the Fae Isles Series.
STARDUST
A classic. A fallen star, a desperate lover, scheming witches. A world that's so easy to slip into. Standalone.