Hello friends! First of all, today is my birthday! I got a Kindle, which I’m super excited about. Mostly because I’ve switched my NetGalley profile to librarian and have all the access to eARCs now. Also library books! I’ve been reading more ebooks lately, so I can’t wait. Also, this week A Court of Silver Flames comes out! I never got a chance to re-read the other books, but maybe before my library hold comes in! We shall see. In honor of that, that’s what this week’s theme is: A Court of Thorns and Roses!
If you’re in a fantasy mood, definitely check out some of these books! A Court of Thorns and Roses has some explicit sex scenes (be warned!), but not everything on this list does. Stay tuned for some great fantasy reads! Or check out some of my other So You Liked posts for other recommendations!
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Top Read-A-Likes for A Court of Thorns and Roses
Do you like Beauty and the Beast re-tellings?
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
In order to save his kingdom, Prince Rhen needs to have someone fall in love with him. When Harper is transported to Emberfall, her original goal is just to get back home. But maybe, just maybe, there’s something between her and Rhen. The final book in this trilogy is out, so definitely pick this up and binge the whole trilogy!
Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston
Rosie Thorne feels stuck in her hometown, using Starfield novels as her escape. Vance Reigns is Hollywood royalty, but needs a place to hang low for a while. When their paths collide, they first hate each other. But as they get to know each other, maybe there’s something there. A contemporary twist on a classic tale.
Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon
A feud between the Rao’s and the Emersons can be related back to an ancient curse. So, when Jaya Rao gets the chance to take revenge on Grey Emerson, she takes it. But she might be Grey’s only chance at a normal life. A bit of a twist on the classic tale, but still fun and magical, just like the classic tale.
Looking for court-themed romance?
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
Malik is just trying to escape and start a new life with his sisters–until one of his sisters is abducted by a vengeful spirit. Now, he must assassinate the princess in order to save his sister. Meanwhile, princess Karina’s mother was just assassinated and now she has to rule the country. But there is one spell that could bring her mother back–and she just might need Malik to do it. A court romance akin to ACOTAR.
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Tired of being overlooked, Alessandra has a plan to get power. And it has to do with the Shadow King. In order to gain his power, she must kill him. But she’s not the only one plotting to kill the Shadow King to get his power. In order to succeed, she has to be cunning and devious. And ready to outsmart everyone else.
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Tarisai has had a pretty lonely childhood, growing up in a house where her mother (The Lady) was often absent. Then, the Lady sends Tarisai to be a part of a competition to be a part of the Crown Prince’s Council. In order to assassinate him. But as Tarisai gets to know the people at court, she doesn’t think she wants to go through with the plan her mom created. Maybe she wants to make her own path. Which she can, if she’s willing to make sacrifices to do it.
Maybe more of enemies to lovers?
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
Emilia and her sister Vittoria are witches, always warned against the wicked by their grandmother. But when Vittoria turns up dead, and it looks like she might have had a deal with a demon. Or a prince of Hell. In order to get to the bottom of it, Emilia might have to make a deal with Wrath, another prince of Hell.
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
In 1920s China, the Scarlet Gang and the White Flowers rule the underworld. Juliette is heir to the Scarlet Gang, and Roma is heir to the White Flowers. When a monster starts stalking the people of Shanghai, they might have to work together to solve it. But working together might ignite old feelings from their past.
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man in order to provide for her family. Nasir is the Prince of Death, an assassin carrying out the king’s orders. When word comes of a lost artifact that can restore magic, they both embark on a quest to find it. And maybe, just maybe, feelings spark between the two along the way.
Or maybe you just want to read about faeries?
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Jude was only seven when she was brought to the High Court of the Fae. And ever since then, all she’s wanted to do is become one of them. Except the Fae hate humans, especially Prince Cardan. In order to get what she wants, Jude has to defy him. But doing so could cost her her life. Courts, faeries, and everything you could want after reading A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Mar
Aislinn has always seen faeries, but knows that to acknowledge them is to dangerous. But when a faerie named Keenan starts stalking her, asking her questions she doesn’t want to answer. See, Keenan is looking for his Summer Queen. And he believes Aislinn is the one, no matter what she really wants. Danger and darkness lurk around every corner.
Lament by Maggie Stiefvater
When a mysterious boy, Luke, enters her small town, Deidre is first intrigued. But then, she learns that he’s gallowglass, a soundless faerie assassin. However, it turns out she’s also being stalked by Aodhan, who are both on a mission from the deadly faerie queen. Who wants Deidre dead. While Deidre wanted her life to be more exciting, being a part of a faerie war isn’t exactly what she wished for.
Perhaps you just want to read about powerful women.
Wicked As You Wish by Rin Chupeco
Years ago, the Kingdom of Avalon was encased in snow when the Snow Queen waged war. It’s crown prince is currently hiding in a small town in Arizona, with no magic. And his friend Tala is the only one who knows his secret. When the Firebird appears after the first time in decades, it might be time for the prince to take his thrown once again. If Tala can help him make it there in one piece.
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
After the death of her mother, Bree doesn’t want anything to do with her memories or childhood home. Escaping to a program at UNC seems like the perfect solution, until she witness an attack her first night there. It’s here, she learns about a secret magical society protecting the world from demons. When a spell failure sparks Bree’s own magic, Bree starts down a path to find the truth about the society. And decides whether she wants to fight it or join it.
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Daniela is the top student at the Medio School for Girls, which trains girls to be wives for high society men. Each man gets two wives, one to run the household and one to make babies. When Daniela’s status is questioned, she has to join the resistance to maintain her place. But a forbidden love might put everything she’s worked for in jeopardy.