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m-jelly · 2 months

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@f-ssk requested an enemies-to-lovers style story where butting heads leads to passionate love.

@ladycheesington <3

For country and love.

Levi x fem!reader

Royal AU, enemies-to-lovers, fluff, romance, falling in love, flirting, teasing, slight politics, becoming a couple, Emperor Levi, Queen reader.

You are the Queen of a very small island. The island is full of life and food. Levi is the Emperor of a much larger country which is very rich and strong. Levi is advised that absorbing your country with his would benefit his people. Determined to help his country he tries to do what is right, but you stand in his way. At first, you butt heads, but as you get to know each other from meetings you both fall deeply in love.

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Every single letter Levi had sent to the Queen of the Island he desired was first met with nothing, but then was followed by witty and smart replies. It allured him to come to see who this wonderful Queen was and the incredible Island that so many people talked about being a haven.

He released a long sigh as he stood at the front of the ship, his eyes locked onto the Island ahead of him. A heat washed over him as he marvelled at the brilliance that was the Island. The ocean was a brilliant blue, the sand a wonderful white and the green rolling hills were vast. The buildings were a nice mixture of colourful as well as pure white.

When he got closer to the docks he was expecting guards, but he only saw a warm welcome with one smiling lady with two assistants. The woman didn't look anything like a Queen, so he was a little confused. Levi wanted to meet the Queen, not some assistant or random person.

Levi climbed off his ship. "Where is the Queen?"

The woman bowed. "Welcome, Emperor Levi. The Queen is currently unavailable. She sends her apologies. She would like to extend an invitation to a guided tour around her palace, as well as lunch."

"I accept. What is the delay?"

"Our Queen is often in high demand. She is ensuring that everything is in order. She wants to be as welcoming as possible to you, in order to do that she had to do as much work as possible."

Levi felt a bit bad that he had gotten a little annoyed. "I accept."

She smiled and bowed. "Thank you. I will escort you around our Island, as well as show you what our Island is known for."

The day was so wonderful. Everything he saw was beautiful and even the people who lived on the Island seemed elated. The resources produced were all delicious and high quality. Each person who worked for a business to better the country was well looked after.

Eventually, Levi ended up at the beautiful palace with lots of balconies to welcome the wonderful warm sun. "Beautiful."

The assistant smiled. "Nothing too grand. Our Queen doesn't like to use the money of the people for something only she lives in. She downsized. She made this country better. She cares for her people."

"What a good woman."

"Thank you."

Levi flinched at the sound of an alluring voice. He slowly turned to see you riding closer on a horse. "My Queen."

You slipped off your horse and walked closer to the most handsome man you'd ever seen. You smiled sweetly at him as you dragged your gloves off. "Welcome to my country. Apologies for not greeting you at the docks, but my presence was needed elsewhere. I am also deeply sorry for my appearance. Trousers are not fitting for a Queen to wear on a first meeting."

Levi gulped hard as he admired your legs being gripped by your trousers. "You look...beautiful."

You felt your cheeks burn. "Thank you. I must say, dear Emperor, you are ravishing to the eyes. However, I do believe our meeting is not for flirtation but political business. I shall escort you around my home before we have lunch."

Levi followed you around like a puppy. Every word you uttered he listened eagerly. There was this magical hold you had on him and it excited him. The tour soon came to an end and he sadly had to part with you so you could change before lunch.

Levi changed into something that would impress you and waited for you. As soon as the doors opened and you were announced, he stood up and felt his heart flutter when you entered in a beautiful dress that hugged your figure so perfectly.

You smiled softly at him. "Please, sit. You are an Emperor and I'm a mere Queen. You hold a greater power." You took a seat and let lunch be served. "I do hope this does not come across as rude, but how long do you intend to stay here?"

He coughed a little on his drink. "Mm, I was hoping until we make some successful political arrangements."

"Such as?"

He leaned on the table. "Your country is small and cannot fully protect itself or sustain itself for long. I understand that you are trying hard and you have done an exceptional job. I truly commend your efforts. I am offering a way out. I will buy your country and sign a treaty with you. Your country will be absorbed into mine. I can offer you a royal home in a nice spot. You can even remain here."

You downed the last of your drink and hummed. "Are you done?"

Levi frowned a little. "Done?"

You hummed. "Yes, with your comical speech. I must say, you are highly entertaining. How you do not have an Empress yet surprises me. Someone so handsome and funny surely should have countless maidens throwing themselves at your feet."

Levi blushed a little. "I have no maidans throwing themselves at my feet. I was not jesting either."

You leaned your cheek on your hand and smiled. "I should have every right to challenge you to a duel. The thought of war between countries is abhorrent to me."

"The thought never crossed my mind. War is expensive." He leaned closer to you. "My Queen, your beauty and brains are mesmerising."

You dabbed your mouth. "And yet there is a but that follows this sentence."

"Paying for your country."

You rose to your feet. "My country cannot be bought."

He stood up and began following you. "My Queen, due to you running a small country people are far more demanding. It is difficult to run a country, even more so that if it is an Island."

You turned to him. "Are you saying I am failing at running my country, that I require assistance from a man such as you?"

"Your country is so small, it can barely stand against a rival country."

You stormed out of the room. "I do not wish to speak with you further. I will hear no more of selling my country."

"Your stubbornness is astonishing."

You huffed. "How dare you insult me."

"It is true. You deny me a chance to explain myself. Tch, stubborn."

"You are a ruffian, not an Emperor. I will not let my people lose who they are due to your rein."

Levi moved closer and stopped your path. "I will not change the people and their customs. I will be respectful."

You stared at him. "It is taking every ounce of my willpower not to strike you across your handsome face."

"You still see me as handsome?"

"Annoyingly." You turned. "I will retire to my chambers. You should do the same."

For days now Levi had been winding you up about your country for days now, you were fed up. It took everything within you not to strike him across the face. However, you chose to behave for the good of your people.

As you practiced with your sword Levi continued to talk to you, but his talks became more flirtatious. He moved closer to you. "Perhaps a change with the deal?"

You pointed your sword at him. "Cease your talking. I will hear no more of your deals!"

He wrapped his gloved hand around the blade and slowly ran his hand down. "The title of Empress is far more fitting for a ravishing beauty as yourself."

You felt your heart skip a beat. "Have you gone mad? In your letters, you spoke of a small battle to decide this. Once I replied, you spoke of a meeting where it was negotiations. You came to my home and demanded I sell a place I love. Now you suggest I become an Empress? I cannot. My land is not grand enough."

Levi caressed your cheek. "I meant for you to become my Empress."

You smacked Levi on the thigh with the side of your sword. "Do not jest!"

"There is no jest."

You put your sword away. "Marriage between us?"

Levi tilted his head as he took you in. "I cannot imagine anything more glorious."

You whined a little before hurrying away. "You confuse me so."

Levi chased you. "Why do I confuse you? Surely this is simple. A marriage seems the right move for us both."

You turned and glared at him. "I am reserving my hand for a man who loves me. I will not marry for political gain. I desire love. I deserve love."

"I never said the marriage would be political." He pointed at you to stop you from speaking. "Before you speak, I am yet again not jesting."

"You cannot be serious. It is not possible for you to love me."

"Why?" He reached over and took your hand. "Why is the idea inconceivable?"

You lowered your head. "All your words to me have been flirtatious, that is true but your actions have been that of a stiff royal." You dragged your hand from his grip. "Actions speak louder than words and your acts do not proclaim love. Now, cease this silly game. I have much work to do."

Levi felt his heart leap in his chest as you returned to the training ground. He was in awe of you as you worked with your trainer and showed impressive swordsmanship. Levi was madly in love with you, it was impossible to deny his heart and how deeply it longed for you.

The two of you had been inseparable over the two weeks he had been here. His heart had grown fonder with each passing day. Levi longed for your love. He was no longer considering taking your country, but in fact, was willing to give you everything he had. He had a plan in his head, he was going to show you how much you had won his heart.

Over the next few days, he presented you with countless gifts, from flowers to dresses and jewels. Each gift he presented had you flustered and showing signs of equal attraction towards Levi. However, you were refusing to give in to your desires. Every gift he presented to you was getting grander by the day.

You hurried through your palace to your room as the night drew in. Your heart would not stop racing as you thought of Levi. Recently, he had been leaving you love letters and each was making your heart yearn for his touch. There was no denying it, you were deeply in love with your rival country's Emperor.

As soon as you entered your room, you requested the maid to leave. Once you had your own space, you removed your clothes and wore a nightdress and dressing gown. You moved to your balcony and read over Levi's loving words about you. You smiled sweetly at how he had written your name, as if it was the most precious thing in the world.

A gentle call of your name made you flinch. You looked down to see Levi below you in tight high-waisted trousers with a white low-cut shirt. "My Emperor, what are you doing out here?"

He smiled up at you. "My Queen, my moonlight. I could not sleep as my mind was filled with you. I had to come see you."

You whined a little. "Could we drop our royal speech? It is tiring and there are no maids or butlers here."

Levi bowed. "Of course. I will talk to you like commoner would. Can I come up?"

"It might be a difficult climb."

"Tch, I'm strong."

You frowned when he disappeared. "Levi?"

He appeared right in front of you making you squeak. "My name sounds good on your lips. However, your lips would be even better on mine."

"You're unstoppable sometimes." You pulled back and sat on the balcony allowing Levi to climb fully up. "I can't stop reading your letter."

"I can't stop reading your replies. Your words are so beautiful."

You looked up at him. "Have you really given up trying to buy my country?"

"I couldn't give a shit about owning your country anymore. All I want is you and your love. I will give you my country and all my riches just to have you."

You blushed hard. "Levi, that's a lot to give."

He dropped to his knees. "You don't understand." He softly said your name as he took your hands. "I love you. I love you more than anything. I don't want to lose you or leave you. I want to be with you."

You hummed a laugh. "You don't need to give me anything, okay? I don't want money for your land."

"Are you sure?" He frowned. "Maybe a new dress or a ring."

You laughed. "Levi, stop. I don't need anything. I told you weeks ago that all I ever want is love. You are giving me more than anything I have ever seen before. It's so beautiful." You pulled him to stand up. "No more kneeling for me."

He pouted. "I enjoy it though."

You rose to your feet and caressed his cheek. "To think that two months ago we were exchanging negative letters and I threatened to slap you. Now, you are wiling to give up everything for me and my whole heart and body yearns for you."

Levi's eyes lit up. "You love me?"

"It's impossible to deny. Now, please kiss me before I break apart in your arms."

Levi yanked you against his body and kissed you with ferocious passion. As your lips became plump they soon parted causing tongues to meet. The heat that burned between the two of you was intoxicating and mesmerising. The world and its troubles faded into nothing and all that remained were two halves becoming one. It was as if one soul had been split for so long and was now finally one. It was impossible to deny, Levi and you were meant to be together.

You parted from Levi's sweet lips. "Lay with me."

Levi smiled softly. "I will show you body-shaking pleasure all night long."

He was true to his word. All night Levi caressed and loved your body. He knelt again before you to devour everything you gave him. When your bodies became one it was impossible to stop. The hunger you both had for each other was unstoppable. Every inch of your body was explored and loved by Levi. The two of you only stopped when you could take no more and exhaustion consumed you.

When the morning came a pain filled your heart. Dark whispers in your head said it was just a night of passion and he would be gone, that he had used you and it was a game. You were scared to open your eyes but a delicate caressing of your body and delicate kisses soothed you.

Levi smiled softly at you as you gazed at him. "What shall we do today, my darling? Shall we go shopping? Take a stroll? Read together? Ride a horse? Take a boat?" He kissed your neck. "Hold each other all day? Or are you in the mood for more loving?"

You gazed at him. "You are still here."

He pulled back from your neck. "Of course. Were you expecting me to run off?

You welled up. "I thought you would leave me, that maybe you were using me."

He wiped your tears away. "My darling, you are my everything. You are my country and the greatest treasure out of all my riches. I am never leaving you. You might have to throw me in a cell to get me away from you." He traced patterns on your stomach. "Actually, that won't work. I will just break out and claim you again."

You felt your heart race. "You really do love me."

"A crazy amount. Do you still love me?"

You giggled. "Very much."

Levi smiled. "That makes me happy." He dragged you into his arms and held you tightly. "I want to hold you like this for eternity."

"That would be perfect."

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dunyun-rings · 1 year

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ohhhh how have you been enjoying sun haven?? ive been thinking about buying it but early access always makes me go😬

I really love it so far! It’s just as addicting as Stardew Valley tbh, and has aspects that remind me of WoW and Runescape.

The only major thing that hasn’t been implemented yet is seasons, though apparently that’s coming soon. The bones are there, as in there are holidays at the end of every 28 day month and some different things happen during “summer” and so on. I haven’t minded since you can explore 2 other towns and get their crops too. The last update that came out expanded the main town to be like 3 or 4x the size that it was :0

With how much content is in it currently, I think it’s well worth the $25. I also haven’t seen any real bugs to speak of, and I’m playing on a laptop from 2008, so I hope that means most things have been ironed out!

#also all the romanceable characters are really endearing!#i was a little hesitant about them bc of the art style i guess #but now I’m having a hard time choosing #Nathaniel Catherine and Anne are my top 3 rn #sun haven #asks

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moonlitdesertdreams · 3 months

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By the Sea (part 1/?)

A/N: Why am I on a True Blood kick in February of 2024? I have no idea, but please enjoy if you also are. Tags: Eric Northman, vampires, Eric Northman True Blood, True Blood Imagines, Eric Northman x OC, Eric Northman x mythical creature!reader, Eric Northman x Reader WARNINGS: Canon-typical swearing, overwhelming amounts of sweet, confused Eric Summary: Eric's been cursed to forget all his memories, but you stick out... and have to deal with the aftermath.

Word count: 1.6k+

You had no interest in meeting with the new King of Louisiana.

Bill Compton’s new position as King had given you nothing but pause, and part of you recognized his calling upon Eric as a power play.

So you lounged in the back office at Fangtasia, drifting in and out of consciousness. You could hear the faint arguing between Sookie and Pam in the other office, no doubt about relinquishing ownership of Sookie’s house. The same issue, you assumed, that Bill had requested Eric to discuss. You chuckled at the remembrance that it was your idea to buy the decrepit old farmhouse when Sookie went missing, both to keep an eye on the new King and have a safe haven for Eric away from Fangtasia.

Despite never being fully human, sleeping was one of your favorite indulgences. And tonight you were content to let Eric handle Mr. Compton’s silly requests while Pam argued with Sookie in the other room and you remained at ease. The couch in Eric’s office was worn and comfortable, and you settled yourself underneath one of his jackets, propped against the armrest. When Sookie’s annoying voice drifted away, you were left with the dull roar of protestors outside Fangtasia.

Dreams of blue seas and daylight walks with Eric plagued your mind. The warmth of the sun on your skin, and the golden dance of his hair in a Mediterranean breeze flitted by, and you relished in the fuzzy feeling it brought.

But the invigorating daylight suddenly vanished, replaced with a drab gray office and the annoying scream of a cell phone. You quickly realize it was not in fact your cell phone, but the Fangtasia office phone ringing obnoxiously on Eric’s desk. The sound of Pam and her… company through the wall gave you the idea she wasn’t getting to the phone anytime soon, so you yawned and climbed to your feet, having half a mind to let it ring till it quieted.

However, the newest anti-Vampire movement was raging, and everything at Fangtasia now was about saving face and playing nice. You picked up the receiver and tucked it in the crook of your shoulder, putting on your best vampire purr.

“Thank you so very much for calling Fangtasia. How may I be of service?”

“Y/N?”

You grimace, recognizing Sookie’s sing-song twang. “What do you want?”

“Listen, this is no time for your normal attitude-”

A snarl breaks through your lips. “Watch your mouth, brat. I’ll be on that doorstep before you draw in your next breath.”

“Y/N!” Sookie breathes heavily. “It’s Eric. I found him walking down the road on my way back.”

You stiffen. Sookie’s house was less than a mile from Compton’s, and the thought of what happened to Sophie-Ann at his mansion invaded your mind.

“What’d Compton do to him?”

“This wasn’t Bill.” Sookie’s tone was defensive in spite of everything he’d put her through. “I’m not sure who did this. Y/N… he doesn’t remember me. Or, much of anything. He keeps saying your name.”

Your slow-beating heart ticked up a notch. “You’re home?”

“Yeah. I’ll see you soon.”

You call on every power you have, letting your eyes fall closed. Teleportation was more of just extremely fast flying, mostly manageable but just exhausting. Sookie’s front porch materializes in your mind, and shortly after you feel a warm Louisiana breeze on your face. The sound of screaming cicadas followed, ringing your ears to the point of a migraine.

Before you can get a hand on the doorknob, the wooden panel flew open. Six feet and five inches of blonde viking greeted you, big hands palming at your shoulders and arms as he drew you close in an instinctual embrace. Sookie’s scent caught your attention as well, but your face was buried in Eric’s bare chest, too busy reveling in his closeness to care. He hummed against your hair nonsensically, nose nuzzled into the roots.

“Älskling” Darling.

He murmured the Swedish word into your hair, pushing a soft rumble through his chest. You finally found it in you to return the embrace, rubbing what you imagined to be reassuring circles on his torso. His behavior was startling, as public affection was not his favorite. He wasn’t afraid of it, per say, but he was more brutish. Eric was possessive and pushy, grabbing onto you and nuzzling against your body to mark you with his scent before visiting vampires or their nests. Coddling and dotting outside of that was usually reserved for the bedroom and private rooms away from prying eyes.

“Eric?” You take a step back, and your heartstrings tug painfully on one another.

His blue eyes are wide, full of confusion and apprehension The air of calm and power he usually carries is missing, replaced with the naivety of a scared child. You reach a hand up to cup his cheek.

“What happened, my love?” You whisper, ushering him to sit on the porch swing.

As you walk away from the entryway, Sookie’s eyes meet yours. She nods briefly, and steps away before closing the door with a soft ‘click’. Eric reaches for you once he’s settled on the cushions. You allow him to have a hold of your hand, but maintain a bit of space and sit cross-legged facing him.

“I’ve missed you.” He murmurs, even though you saw him less than five hours ago.

The gush and fluttering of human emotions was something you haven’t felt in years. “I know. What’s the last thing you remember?”

“The sea.” Eric takes your hand with both of his. “Where we met. You were so beautiful.”

His words were full of emotion and love, and you hated that your face blanched. When you met, when he could smell and taste the shore of the North Sea as it danced under sunlight, was the last few days of his humanity.

“Do you remember what happened to you tonight?” You implore him to continue, trying not to choke at the sight of his ruffled hair.

Eric’s face fell, far away from the contented glaze he had when speaking about the sea. “I know I am a vampire. You are mine. But I… I don’t-”

“Shhh, Shhh.” You hush him gently. “That’s okay.”

Eric shakes his head, gripping your wrist as if you could take his memories via osmosis. He mutters in Swedish, and you prompt him to speak up. The words he utters tell you of flashes he’d seen, but couldn’t provide any context.

“Det var hon, men det var inte hon.” It was her, then it wasn’t her.

The description is of a face morphing from older to younger, but nothing more.

What the hell had Bill Compton done to him?

Sure, Eric recalled a woman’s face, but there was nothing to say Bill didn’t set him up. You were suddenly pissed at yourself for not accompanying him to the new King’s hold. You hadn’t so much as asked why he was going. Pam was her normal stoic self upon hearing about him being beckoned, but you bet she had asked why.

“Eric?” His eyes are fixed on you, unwavering and diligent.

“Yes, my queen?”

You almost blush at the pet name. “Can you go sit inside with Sookie? I just have to call someone.”

A lopsided grin stretches his face. “Anything for you.”

Eric leans in and meshes his lips with yours, and it’s the sweetest kiss he’s ever laid on you. There’s no possessive undertone, no domineering fangs brushing against your lips. It’s an innocent show of affection, driven by absolute base instinct and a loss of personality.

“I love you.” He murmurs, breath fanning over your lips.

“I know.”

That amnesiatic smile twists his lips again, and he shuffles back into the farmhouse. You dwell for a moment on the odd behavior before withdrawing your cell phone and immediately dialing Fangtasia.

“Good evening, Fangtasia, Northern Louisiana’s most fang-tastic club. What do you want?”

On any other day, you would have laughed at Pam’s greeting. And you tried so hard to be nice.

“Pam it’s me.”

“Are you really callin’ me from the other office? I thought we talked about-”

“Something happened to Eric.” You stop her, “I don’t know what’s wrong.”

The line goes silent, and you half expect her to come rushing onto the porch as you had.

“Elaborate.”

“Sookie called me… She found him wandering down the road on the way home from Fangtasia. He doesn’t remember anything.” You force yourself to keep your voice steady.

“What do you mean, anything?”

You sigh. Nervous Pam is not good for anyone. “The last thing he recalls is the last days he was human…. When we met. He knows what he is but not who.”

Pam’s voice quakes, and you can’t tell if it’s anger or fear. “Bill set him up.”

You raise a brow. “I had an inkling. What did he go there for?”

“Some new coven of fuckin’ witches in Shreveport. Rumored to have been practicin’ necromancy.”

Your blood runs cold. “And Bill sent him in alone?”

“Probably knew it was a trap, too. Wouldn’t be the first time he’s tried to get rid of Eric.” Her hatred of Bill is palpable, even through the shoddy phone connection. “If the AVL finds out, they might sign off on assassinating Eric.”

“Alright.” You scrub a hand down your face. “Thanks Pam. I’m gonna take care of him”

“Y/N… be careful. I don’t trust Sookie.”

Said southern belle is trying to covertly look at you through the window and you turn away.

“You know I will.” A pause. “And Pam?”

“You get all mushy with me and it’s just gonna piss me off.”

You laugh for the first time that night. “Just do me a favor and don’t worry.”

The line disconnects, and you know she’s worrying. From inside the house, Eric smiles at you, dopey face swaying ever so slightly in the window frame. You look at the sky, wishing you didn’t know there was no such thing as God.

“Fuck my life.”

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kitthenameless · 5 months

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I got back into Sun Haven again, so I drew my most recent character and his two husbands (Vaan and Wesley)! Posed like that Anne Hathaway Twelfth Night photo. I'm actually so happy with how this came out!

(This is my character in the game. He really likes capes, but especially that one brown one 😁)

#Sun Haven #Vaan Sun Haven #Wesley Sun Haven #Sun Haven OC #sun haven fanart #accessible art #artists on tumblr

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cosettepontmercys · 8 months

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hi friends!! i've gotten a few asks / messages about book recommendations for the new septembers readathon so i figured i'd list some here! i tried to do a range of genres & mix up YA/adult + tried to fit the autumny september vibes where i could! if anyone wants more specific recs, feel free to send me a message 🤍

a book about witches: the very secret society of irregular witches by sangu mandanna, the witch haven by sasha peyton smith, the nature of witches by rachel griffin

a murder mystery: tita rosie's kitchen mystery series by mia p. manansala, queen of the tiles by hanna alkaf, miss aldridge regrets by louise hare

a book that takes place at a private school/boarding school: every heart a doorway by seanan mcguire, if you could see the sun by ann liang, a lesson in vengeance by victoria lee

a creepy or horror book: house of hollow by krystal sutherland, the gathering dark: an anthology of folk horror, our wives under the sea by julia armfield

a book that takes place in september: answered here!

a short story collection: eternally yours, toil & trouble: 15 tales of women & witchcraft, in these hallowed halls: a dark academia anthology

a gothic novel (classic or contemporary): a dowry of blood by s.t. gibson, all the dead lie down by kyrie mccauley, wuthering heights by emily brontë

an autumnal romance: the dead romantics by ashley poston, the ex hex by erin sterling, the night circus by erin morgenstern

a book about a haunted house: mexican gothic by silvia moreno-garcia, the haunting of hill house by shirley jackson

a book about vampires: court of the undying seasons by a.m. strickland, house of hunger by alexis henderson

a cozy fantasy: legends and lattes by travis baldree, the undertaking of hart and mercy by megan bannen, half a soul by olivia atwater, emily wilde's encyclopaedia of faeries by heather fawcett

a classic / retelling: little thieves by margaret owen, a wish in the dark by christina soontornvat, enter the body by joy mccullough

a new release (published this september): you again by kate goldbeck, the wake-up call by beth o'leary, cleat cute by meryl wilsner, a study in drowning by ava reid, if i have to be haunted by miranda sun

an autumnal classic: anne of green gables by l.m. montgomery, rebecca by daphne du maurier, northanger abbey by jane austen

a dark academia book: babel by r.f. kuang, these violent delights by micah nemerever, ace of spades by faridah àbíké-íyímídé

a graphic novel: the tea dragon society by kay o'neill, the witch boy by molly ostertag, check please by ngozi ukazu, heavy vinyl by nina vakueva & carly usdin, cheer up: love and pompoms by crystal frasier & val wise, displacement by kiku hughes

#new septembers readathon #i didn't include any classics for classics but if anyone wants my classic recs lmk!

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permanentreverie · 1 year

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books read in 2023

1) get a life, chloe brown -> talia hibbert: jan 1 - 3

2) the night circus -> erin morgenstern (reread): jan 9 - 11

3) lost in the never woods -> aiden thomas: jan 6 - 15

4) on earth we're briefly gorgeous -> ocean vuong: jan 12 - 15

5) clap when you land -> elizabeth acevedo: jan 17 - 18

6) comfort me with apples -> catherynne m. valente: jan 18

7) not here to be liked -> michelle quach: jan 19 - 23

8) night sky with exit wounds -> ocean vuong (reread): jan 25

9) time is a mother -> ocean vuong: jan 27

10) anatomy: a love story -> dana schwartz: jan 28 - 30

11) babel, or the necessity of violence: an arcane history of the oxford translaters' revolution -> r.f. kuang: jan 24 - feb 2

12) next of kin -> hannah bonam-young: feb 3 - 4

13) tokyo ever after -> emiko jean: feb 5 - 6

14) once upon a broken heart -> stephanie garber (reread): feb 2 - 6

15) the ballad of never after -> stephanie garber: feb 7

16) tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow -> gabrielle zevin: feb 7 - 11

17) tokyo dreaming -> emiko jean: feb 11 - 13

18) the cruel prince -> holly black (reread): feb 15 - 16

19) the no-show -> beth o'leary: feb 17 - 20

20) time is a mother -> ocean vuong (reread): feb 20

21) sweet bean paste -> durian sukegawa: feb 22

22) before the coffee gets cold -> toshikazu kawaguchi: feb 24

23) the wicked king -> holly black (reread): feb 23 - 24

24) the queen of nothing -> holly black (reread): feb 25 - 26

25) tales from the café -> toshikazu kawaguchi: feb 26 - 27

26) daisy jones & the six -> taylor jenkins reid (reread): feb 28 - mar 2

27) before your memory fades -> toshikazu kawaguchi: feb 27 - mar 4

28) ninth house -> leigh bardugo: mar 3 - 6

29) hell bent -> leigh bardugo: mar 7 - 9

30) a good girl's guide to murder -> holly jackson: mar 10 - 11

31) portrait of a thief -> grace d. li: mar 12 - 15

32) good girl, bad blood -> holly jackson: mar 15 - 18

33) the last children of tokyo -> yōko tawada: mar 19

34) tiny pretty things -> sona charaipotra & dhonielle clayton: mar 20 - 21

35) the youthful you who was so beautiful -> jiu yue xi (reread): mar 22

36) shiny broken pieces -> sona charaipotra & dhonielle clayton: mar 23 - 24

37) the scarlet pimpernel -> emmuska orczy: mar 25

38) as good as dead -> holly jackson: mar 26 - 28

39) addicted to you -> krista ritchie & becca ritchie: mar 29 - 30

40) one of us is lying -> karen m. mcmanus: mar 30 - 31

41) kill joy -> holly jackson: apr 2

42) carrie soto is back -> taylor jenkins reid: apr 1 - 3

43) human acts -> han kang: apr 4 - 6

44) tender is the flesh -> agustina bazterrica: apr 6

45) this time it's real -> ann liang: apr 6 - 10

46) idol, burning -> rin usami: apr 11

47) i'll give you the sun -> jandy nelson: apr 12 - 14

48) the boundless -> kenneth oppel: apr 14 - 17

49) the great gatsby -> f. scott fitzgerald (reread): apr 17

50) beautiful little fools -> jillian cantor: apr 18 - 19

51) schoolgirl -> osamu dazai: apr 20

52) the witch haven -> sasha peyton smith: apr 22 - 23

53) the witch hunt -> sasha peyton smith: apr 24 - 27

54) a little life -> hanya yanagihara: apr 28 - 30

55) beach read -> emily henry (reread): may 1 - 2

56) no longer human -> osamu dazai: may 2 - 3

57) my dark vanessa -> kate elizabeth russell: may 3 - 4

58) the setting sun -> osamu dazai: may 5 - 6

59) the bridge kingdom -> danielle l. jensen: may 5 - 8

60) king of pride -> ana huang: may 8 - 10

61) happy place -> emily henry: may 11

62) the vegetarian -> han kang: may 10 - 12

63) the red palace -> june hur: may 14 - 17

64) the traitor queen -> danielle l. jensen: may 13 - 22

65) the sky is everywhere -> jandy nelson: may 22 - 23

66) beartown -> fredrik backman: may 24 - 25

67) deathless -> catherynne m. valente: may 26 - 28

68) notes on an execution -> danya kukafka: may 29 - 30

69) once upon a k-prom -> kat cho: may 24 - 30

70) almond -> sohn won-pyung: may 30

71) the white book -> han kang: may 31

72) my mechanical romance -> alexene farol follmuth: may 31

73) a room with a view -> e.m forster: jun 4

74) the poppy war -> r.f kuang: jun 5 - 6

75) the dragon republic -> r.f kuang: jun 7 - 10

76) the drowning faith -> r.f kuang: jun 11

77) the burning god -> r.f kuang: jun 11 - 15

78) emma -> jane austen: may 30 - jun 16

79) greek lessons -> han kang: jun 16 - 18

80) when marnie was there -> joan g. robinson: jun 18 - 20

81) bandstand -> richard oberacker: jun 21

82) white nights -> fyodor dostoevsky: jun 21

83) twisted love -> ana huang: jun 20 - 22

84) twisted games -> ana huang: jun 27 - 28

85) the bloody chamber -> angela carter: jun 28 - 29

86) my deepest secret -> hanza art: jun 22 - 30

87) coraline -> neil gaiman: jun 30

88) twisted hate -> ana huang: jul 1 - 3

89) sadie -> courtney summers: jul 4 - 5

90) twisted lies -> ana huang: jul 5 - 6

91) take a hint, dani brown -> talia hibbert: jul 6 - 7

92) better than the movies -> lynn painter: jul 16 - 17

93) act your age, eve brown -> talia hibbert: jul 18 - 20

94) beyond the story: 10 - year record of bts -> kang myeong-seok & bts: jul 17 - 20

95) love and other words -> christina lauren: jul 19 - 22

96) diary of a void -> emi yagi: jul 23

97) in five years -> rebecca serle: jul 24

98) us against you -> fredrik backman: jul 24 - 25

99) sirena -> donna jo napoli: jul 26

100) small things like these -> claire keegan: jul 26 - 28

101) exit, pursued by bear -> e.k. johnston: jul 28

102) red, white, & royal blue -> casey mcquiston (reread): jul 29 - 31

103) conveniance store woman -> sayaka murata: jul 31

104) the hurting kind -> ada limon: aug 2

105) one true loves -> taylor jenkins reid: aug 2 - 3

106) the deep -> rivers solomon: aug 6 - 7

107) all the lovers in the night -> mieko kawakami: aug 9

108) caraval -> stephanie garber: aug 6 - 10

109) we hunt the flame -> hafsah faizal: aug 16 - 18

110) we free the stars -> hafsah faizal: aug 18 - 19

111) i'm glad my mom died -> jennette mccurdy: aug 20

112) the ballad of songbirds and snakes -> suzanne collins: aug 21 - 22

113) kim jiyoung, born 1982 -> cho nam-joo: aug 22

114) legendary -> stephanie garber: aug 11 - 24

115) king of wrath -> ana huang: aug 23 - 24

116) the sisterhood of the traveling pants -> ann brashares: aug 27

117) out on a limb -> hannah bonam-young: aug 29 - 31

118) the winners -> fredrick backman: aug 1 - 31

119) the second summer of sisterhood -> ann brashares: aug 28 - 31

120) girls in pants: the third summer of the sisterhood -> ann brashares: sep 4 - 5

121) forever in blue: the fourth summer of the sisterhood -> ann brashares: sep 5

122) strange the dreamer -> laini taylor: sep 3 - 9

123) crying in h mart -> michelle zauner: sep 9 - 10

124) sisterhood everlasting -> ann brashares: sep 7 - 11

125) finale -> stephanie garber: sep 13 - 14

126) little thieves -> margaret owen: sep 11 - 16

127) les misérables -> victor hugo (reread): apr 3 - sep 18

128) business or pleasure -> rachel lynn solomon: sep 17 - 19

129) out there -> kate folk: sep 23 - 24

130) wuthering heights -> emily brontë: sep 18 - 24

131) painted devils -> margaret owen: sep 20 - 27

132) the foxhole court -> nora sakavic: sep 24 - 27

133) the raven king -> nora sakavic: sep 27 - 29

134) the hate u give -> angie thomas: sep 29 - oct 2

135) the king’s men -> nora sakavic: sep 30 - oct 3

136) the dead romantics -> ashley poston: oct 4 - 5

137) a discovery of witches -> deborah harkness: oct 6 - 12

138) mexican gothic -> silvia moreno-garcia: oct 13 - 14

139) the haunting of hill house -> shirley jackson: oct 15 - 18

140) the girl from the other side (vol. 1 - 11) -> nagabe: oct 19

151) fourth wing -> rebecca yarros: oct 22 - 26

152) king of greed -> ana huang: oct 26 - 29

153) yellowface -> r.f. kuang: oct 30 - 31

154) a curse for true love -> stephanie garber: nov 1 - 3

155) a study in charlotte -> brittany cavallaro: nov 5 - 7

156) dracula -> bram stoker: may 5 - nov 8

157) the joy luck club -> amy tan: sep 9 - nov 9

158) the murder of roger ackroyd -> agatha christie: nov 9 - 10

159) the last of august -> brittany cavallaro: nov 10 - 12

160) kamila knows best -> farah heron: nov 12 - 13

161) the case for jamie -> brittany cavallaro: nov 14 - 15

162) a question for holmes -> brittany cavallaro: nov 16 - 17

163) howl’s moving castle -> diana wynne jones (reread): nov 17 - 18

164) if we were villains -> m. l. rio (reread): nov 18 - 19

165) masters of death -> olivie blake: nov 20 - 22

166) jane eyre -> charlotte brontë (reread): nov 22 - 29

167) the name drop -> susan lee: dec 2 - 3

168) divine rivals -> rebecca ross: dec 6 - 7

169) the lightning thief -> rick riordan (reread): dec 9 - 11

170) the sea of monsters -> rick riordan (reread): dec 12 - 13

171) the titan’s curse -> rick riordan (reread): dec 14

172) the battle of the labyrinth -> rick riordan (reread): dec 16 - 18

173) the last olympian -> rick riordan (reread): dec 18 - 19

174) a study in drowning -> ava reid: dec 23 - 29

175) little women -> louisa may alcott (reread): dec 21 - 29

176) shadow of night -> deborah harkness: nov 1 - dec 30

177) the upside of falling -> alex light: dec 30

178) slade house -> david mitchell: dec 31

179) much ado about nothing -> william shakespeare: dec 31

180) romeo and juliet -> william shakespeare (reread): dec 31

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