#veronica speedwell series

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4 Reasons to Read the Veronica Speedwell Series

If you know me, you know I absolutely ADORE the Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn. When I returned to blogging and launched my Instagram, one of my goals was to get as many people as possible to read this series, and I’m proud to say I’ve done that over the last 3 years! If you haven’t read this series yet, now is the perfect time to do so, as the ninth book, A Grave Robbery, was…

[lucy-moderatz]

[broresteia]

veronica speedwell!!

[annafromuni]

Deanna Raybourn Returns with A Grave Robbery, But is it a Swing and a Miss?

Deanna Raybourn’s A Grave Robbery is the ninth book in the Veronica Speedwell series, but I fear it may be the last I read. While this series has interesting characters and strong personalities directing the plot, it seems to lack the depth and complexities of everyday life that I enjoy seeing in these historical fiction books. The plot in A Grave Robbery feels empty, not due to a lack of…

[bookswithbets]

✨ October Wrap-Up ✨

It was a month that flew by too quickly. But I packed a lot in. I'm making a point to tackle two series that have many books (Veronica Speedwell & Mistborn) just so I can say I've completed something 😅

Still can't seem to read a single book I own. It's become a real problem. And it haunts me every day.

16 Books

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Halo: The Fall of Reach (Halo~1) by Eric Nylund - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐.5

Unbirthday (A Twisted Tale ~10) by Liz Braswell - 📙

⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

The Hero of Ages (Mistborn ~3) by Brandon Sanderson - 🎧

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A Perilous Undertaking (Veronica Speedwell~2) by Deanna Raybourn - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

Hide by Kiersten White - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Archives of Icíng-Régn, Book 1: The Heirs of Menonias (~1) by Garrett K. Jones - 📱

⭐⭐.5

A Treacherous Curse (Veronica Speedwell ~3) by Deanna Raybourn - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

A Dangerous Collaboration (Veronica Speedwell ~4) by Deanna Raybourn - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

Secret History (Mistborn ~3.5) by Brandon Sanderson - 📱

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

The Alloy of Law (Mistborn ~4) by Brandon Sanderson - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

Sisters of the Vast Black (Our Lady of Endless Worlds~1) by Lina Rather - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sisters of the Forsaken Stars (Our Lady of Endless Worlds ~2) by Lina Rather - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Final Girls by Riley Sager - 📱

⭐⭐⭐.5

Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass ~3) by SJM - 📱

⭐⭐⭐.75

Shadows of Self (Mistborn ~5) by Brandon Sanderson - 🎧

⭐⭐⭐⭐.25

5 Graphic Novels

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The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo (~1) by Drew Weing - 📙

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The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo: The Monster Mall (~2) by Drew Weing - 📙

🌟🌟🌟⭐🌟

Aster and the Accidental Magic (Aubépine ~1) by Thom Pico - 📙

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Aster and the Mixed-Up Magic (Aubépine ~2) by Thom Pico - 📙

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Gnome and Rat (~1) by Lauren Stohler - 📙

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📙 - Physical Copy

🎧 - Audiobook

📱 - eBook

[the-wip-project]

Hoppla! With all the fictober stuff and Halloween, I nearly forgot! It's time for

Planning All The Plans!

So, looking back at the plan, I did not hit the 12k I was aiming for, I'm near 9k though. But it's mostly fanfic because I'm utterly blocked on that original story.

I also said I would at least finish reading one fiction book, which I did! I read the second book in the Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn, a victorian mystery series, which was a delight to read, just like the first book.

I did not finish reading a writing advice book, instead I bought two more. Yeah, I may have a problem.

Onto the plan for next month.

Once again, aiming for the 10-12k wordcount if possible. I need to analyse what exactly is blocking me with the original fiction to get that off the ground. I failed at avoiding the couch this month, that may be part of the problem why I didn't hit the goal. Gonna focus on more butt in chair time in November.

I'll also publish some more Dragon Age fanfic, even though every Dragon Age fan besides me is busy playing the new game (I don't think it will make any difference in interaction anyway, and my friends will still read). Fanfiction is my writing vacation and I want to keep that.

I'm also aiming for reading through another novel AND working through the samples I downloaded to clear those off my kindle.

Let's hear your plans for November!

~ barbex

[mirai-desu]

Miss Scarlet & The Duke Read-a-likes

I had already started on a post of Miss Scarlet & The Duke read-a-likes before The News, and now I want to prove that hey, you can have historical mysteries with romance and the leads get together! When MSATD first came out I thought, this is like the books love to read! (whoops). The following are series that I feel like, as a librarian, skew closer to the actual original premise (ahem) of MSATD, but aren't the Historical Romance genre (i.e. these books are rated closer to the TV show, when it comes to the steam factor). In these cases, I chose titles that aren't just mysteries but feature the romance prominently, but also aren't just HR with a mystery in the background.

Disclaimer: mileage may vary; for some of these it's been awhile since I've read them and there might be mistakes. There's also a few other series that might work that are on my TBR list, so I might be updating this list in the near future.

Top Picks:

Veronica Speedwell 1880s, London | POV: First person; heroine You've probably seen this book listed as a MSATD read-a-like before, because not only is the time period similar, but so is the dynamic between the leads. The main difference is that the protagonists are actually natural historians and not detectives, and some of the plots are more adventure-like (think "Cell 99") than police cases. If I had to pick one series to rec, it's this one.

Molly Murphy 1900s, New York | POV: First person; heroine While in New York (har har), this series I think has a most general set up to MSATD; a lady detective with an agency that she takes over, and her love interest, a detective with the police force. There's even an Arabella. But don't fret! (ngl, though, this series proves that William wouldn't have an easier time with the NYPD than he does SY… RN might have wanted to do some research…)

Captain Jim & Lady Diana 1890s, India, US, UK | POV: Differs between books, 1st book is more his POV The first book in this series has a more layered approach with the setting of British India (which is fascinating in its own right), but the next two are more in line with MSATD and the other series listed.

Carpenter & Quincannon 1890s, San Francisco | POV: Third person limited, both hero and heroine This series is written by a husband and wife duo (HA), and might be a little confusing to figure out the order given the characters' appearances in their other works, but the actual series linked here is about two former Pinkertons who form their own detective agency together. Some of the cases are a little predictable, and there are a few books where their cases don't intertwine as well as the others, but it's still an enjoyable read of two detectives who make it work both professionally and personally.

Other Picks:

Wrexford & Sloane Regency, London | POV: Third person limited, both hero and heroine The latest volumes actually name check MSATD in their blurbs. I think the feel is slightly different, given the time period and a few other elements that are clear when you start reading them, but they are similar enough that I get the comparison.

Daisy Dalrymple 1920s, UK | POV: Third person limited, both hero and heroine 1920s historical mysteries with romance are a genre all into themselves, but I recommend this series over some of the others because of the HEA. (also tacking this on here: Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is loads better as a TV series, which is why I don't recommend the books).

Inspector Corravan 1870s, London | POV: Third person limited; hero There's only two of this series so far, but I feel like the male lead has shades of William to him.

Athenian Mysteries Ancient Greece | Male POV (from what I remember) This one is off the beaten path compared to the others, but I do recommend it because of the dynamic between the leads and the HEA.

Great series but… the Slow Burn is Still… Slow

Bess Crawford WWI, UK/France | POV: First person; heroine I really do like this series, but I have to have a somewhat spoilery caveat: we are still in the slow burn 13 books in. But I have to recommend it anyway, because there's some striking similarities in that the female lead's father is the mentor to the male lead. I will warn you; there are a few books that he barely appears in. So maybe try this one last lol

Promising Start

Dr. Julia Lewis 1860s, London | POV: Third person limited; hero and heroine + villain My hold on this debut literally showed up the day after I almost finished the post, but I after reading the first one, it's definitely in the same vein (there's also a very overt reference to something that I'm certain is a nod to MSATD...). Looking forward to the next one for sure.

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AUGUST 2023 WRAP UP

[ loved liked okay no thanks DNF (reread) bookclub*]

Witch Week | A Perilous Undertaking | 2 AM At the Cat's Pajamas | The Last Sun | The Lives of Christopher Chant | The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo* | (The Angel of the Crows) | The Enchanted April | The Art of Prophecy | A Curious Beginning | Q's Legacy | The Grimoire of Grave Fates | Charmed Life | Ocean's Echo | (Band Sinister) | (Unfit to Print) | Camp Damascus | Wanted, A Gentleman | Translation State | The Mistress of Bhatia House

I’m late I’m late I’m late! Oops

It’s only a month late, right? ‘Only’ lol, work has been exhausting! Anyways:

At this point I wonder if Ann Leckie can ever do wrong, Translation State was good! I was completely enthralled, which is all I ask, even if I don’t get as passionate about it as the main trilogy.

I continued the KJ Charles reading, with these supposed stand alones that are also kind of related? Honestly it’s no less of a stretch than Society of Gentlemen to Lilywhite Boys, so I don’t know why she can’t officially list them together. Anyways, mostly fine, and Band Sinister is still a delight!

Camp Damascus…I’m thrilled for Chuck, really, and I think he’s a delight to follow, but this one wasn’t for me. Religious trauma is turning out to be a hard no.

Ocean’s Echo was good! In some ways I definitely thought it was better than Winter’s Orbit - miscommunication is the worst I’m sorry, this story was more consistently engaging! I just like the characters from WO a bit more.

Chrestomanci! I’ve been going by the suggested reading order on Goodreads, and while I wasn’t particularly enthused by Charmed Life, once I had a grasp on the world the other books have been fun! Im very sad this might be my last DWJ, as I seem to have exhausted my library’s collection of her audiobooks :(

Grimoire of Grave Fates had a really interesting premise that lured me in, despite my reservations - an anthology where all the stories work together to solve the mystery of a murder at a magic boarding school? I thought it worked fairly well (and could definitely spin itself out into a series of novels), but just ok for me. Maybe one day I’ll finally concede I can’t read YA or boarding school books anymore.

Q’s Legacy was the last (I think) of the 84 Charing Cross Road books, and honestly the worst. It had its interesting moments, but it lacked the cohesion of the other two, speed,-running the before and during of those stories, to then spend the second half on the adaptations. It was not at all what the descriptions led me to expect. Maybe worth a single read but not a revisit.

I will also be honest, I didn’t really like the first Veronica Speedwell! The plot felt a bit contrived, and Veronica was so blunt as to almost read as rude or mean. Also very unexpectedly…clinically horny? Does that make sense? I’m not quite sure what prompted me to continue, but I’m now several books in and enjoying it! To be blunt myself, the historic setting is just set dressing, the plots can feel contrived, the mysteries are mediocre, but the real draw is the Veronica and Stoker show once they get themselves settled in and comfortable with each other. It’s a hoot.

I’d heard good things about The Art of Prophecy, but I still didn’t know quite what to expect going in. It was wonderful. Maybe a little long, but if you’re looking for a fantastic fantasy with lots of fight sequences, no romance, and some fascinating characters, this is a great read. The sequel comes out soon and I can only hope it doesn’t take as long for my library to get the audiobook as it did for this one.

I don’t know where I first found An Enchanted April, but it’s been on my TBR for a little bit, and I thought it would be the perfect fit for my classics challenge I gave myself this year! It wasn’t what I expected at all - it’s entirely character driven and very focused on their flaws, and the entire first half I thought I was going to hate it. But the second half, there’s a twist, almost, born of some very  naïve optimism that nonetheless works out. Very improbably, but I was happy for them, you funky little weirdos. 

What can I say about The Angel of the Crows except that it is still very good! It’s maybe lost a little of the shine it held when I got obsessed with it for a few months last year, but it is definitely now one of my comfort books. I really ought to read more canon Holmes though lol.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was, to be fair, one of my suggestions for book club. It was OK, but there were definitely parts that really did not work for me, the frame narrative in particular. The other members of the club really liked it but I don’t have any plans to read more of the authors work.

I’m almost tempted to put The Last Sun last just so I can yell more. I’d heard such good things about this series, but turns out my expectations were a bit skewed - it is not historical or secondary fantasy world, oops. So we got off to a bit of a rough start, not to mention all of the Capital Words. Not usually a good sign. And while I still wouldn’t say I love the worldbuilding necessarily, or that these are the next great work of fantasy, the action is really great, and the characters are flipping fantastic. You’ve got a pair of 30 year olds who are bad ass fighters, have a traumatic past, are immature assholes, can be so so kind, and accidentally adopt a posse of troubled teenagers? Sign me up, I love them, this reminds me so much of my days reading tons of Teen Wolf fanfic AUs.

My history with 2 AM At the Cat's Pajamas is that they cannot stop recommending this thing on the Book Riot podcasts. When I found a copy at Goodwill, I thought surely it’s meant to be! Well. It was not bad, but it was not great. I don’t know. It just wasn’t for me and I will not be keeping my copy. I probably should have DNF’d it, but I continued in hope.

Only one actual DNF this month though, The Mistress of Bhatia House - the newest Perveen Mistri book. I was actually fairly excited for it despite my reservations about the earlier books, but I hit a mental roadblock with this one. There was some contrived feeling tension with her sister-in-law, but really, I realized that one of my main problems with this series is that, despite being in a very precarious social position, Perveen is just incredibly reckless - usually in the name of doing good! - but it just hit all the wrong nerves at the moment. I’m hoping there will be a better time to read this, but not right now. 

[phiralovesloki]

I'd like to thank my beloved @ohmightydevviepuu for recommending the Veronica Speedwell series to me. Absolutely delightful. Like a Victorian Era version of Bones. I'm on book 3 but would recommend on just what I've read.

[emma-ofnormandy]

To fill the void left by the Miss Scarlet news, I am fully throwing myself in the Wrexford and Sloane series with no more reservations. At this point I have nothing to lose.

As for books that I have already conquered, love in all aspects, and know will fill the void, I wholeheartedly recommend the Veronica Speedwell series. I’m sure most have already heard of the series, but it you haven’t or are wary of starting, jump in and do it. It will be a balm to your bruised heart.

[thereadingchallengechallenge]

Read in June 2024

I finally had some down time in June so I got to do some reading :D if only I'd found the energy to post more reviews too 🙈

Series read: The Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig

One Dark Window - 3/5

Two Twisted Crowns - DNF

Veronica Speedwell Mysteries by Deanna Raybourn

A Grave Robbery - 5/5 (audio)

Backlog books:

The Nesting by CJ Cooke - 3/5

Nimona by ND Stevenson - 5/5

The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder - 3/5 (audio)

Other reads:

Metal From Heaven by August Clarke - 5/5 (ARC)

Where He Can’t Find You by Darcy Coates - 4/5

Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie - 4/5 (audio)

May the Best Man Win by ZR Ellor - 2/5 (audio)

Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin - 5/5

Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey - 4/5 (audio)

Into the Mouth of the Wolf by Erin Gough - 1/5

Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry - 3/5 (audio)

Epically Earnest by Molly Horan - 3/5 (audio)

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson - 5/5 (audio/reread)

A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee - 4/5

Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie - 4/5 (audio)

You Don’t Have a Shot by Racquel Marie - 5/5 (audio)

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid - 2/5 (audio)

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes - 4/5 (audio)

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes - 4/5 (audio)

If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come by Jen St Jude - 4/5 (audio)

The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay - 3/5

[dontfearthe]

This reminded me of a series I'm reading Veronica Speedwell.

[always-coffee]

A Grave Robbery

My friend Deanna has a new mystery book out next week, the next in her Veronica Speedwell series! If you haven't read them yet, do. They're excellent--great pacing, excellent human, and perfect tension. And no, I'm not just saying that because she's my friend.

I was a certainly a fan first, quite by chance. I received her first Julia Grey novel as a gift, ended up following her blog, then we emailed for a while, and now she is one of my dearest humans.

And here is a photo of D and me, from back when I had my original hair color, in NYC. (Did I Marilyn that day, twice? Yes.) That was one of my favorite days, ever.

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any book recs?

SO MANY OMG ill try to recommend some non-booktok/not mainstream series and books.

ill go by genres:

first my favourite book series in the world and forever my favourite book series is the percy jackson series <333 idc thay its for kids it’s so fun and emotional and entertaining i love it. has my all time favourite fictional couple and fictional character (percy and percabeth)

fantasy:

the cruel prince series (holly black; YA), the political intrigue and character development in this series is so good! also has one of my favourite protagonists and book couple :)

falling kingdoms series (morgan rhodes; YA), again more political intrigue and it is a bit slow at first but the plot picks up. also this has multiple povs!!

lost boy (christina henry; YA/NA?), MADE ME CRY AND IDEK WHY. retelling of peter pan but in captain hooks pov (he used to be one of peters lost boys). finished it in one night

storm and fury (jennifer l. armentrout; YA), probably the only series from her ill read. really like the main character and romance :) did not read the last book tho if im being honest LMAO

poison study series (maria v. snyder; YA ish? leaning towards NA high fantasy), i ADORED the premise of this book and rlly enjoyed the characters, world building and plot. the romance is subtle but is there and it’s all around a really interesting and immersive read.

dystopian:

all these monsters duology (amy tintera; YA), i rlly adore the main characters and the romantic subplot🫶🫶

angelfall series (susan ee), ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED AND FUN DYSTOPIANS !! love the female mc + love the male lead + made me cry + angels = perfect. the romance in this was also so cute

mystery:

malice (keigo higashino; adult) so SO clever and hands down my favourite mystery book. if you like smart, nuanced mysteries that leave you guessing at every turn then this is the one!

the 7 deaths of evelyn hardcastle (stuart turton; adult). this book is my favourite stand-alone of all time and it is so unique, SOOO clever, and so fun. it’s basically a time-loop, clue-style, body-swapping murder mystery that i guarantee you won’t be able to guess the plot twist of.

the word is murder (anthony horowitz; adult), super cool concept that is executed well (in my opinion), enjoyed the narration and the actual mystery! unlikeable deuteragonist tho

the inmate (frieda mcfadden; adult), had me stressed out the entire book🧍🏻‍♀️ also had another plot twist i did NOT see coming at the very very end.

basically anything agatha christie, queen of mystery novels, but mostly: and then there was none, and any hercule poirot novel

contemporary romance:

y’all i don’t rlly like contemporary romance but kulti, the wall of winnipeg is me, wait for it, and lukov with love (all by mariana zapata) are very good!! they are slowburn romances and HEALTHY (!!!!!!!!) relationships.

historical fiction:

veronica speedwell series (deanna raybourn; YA), a badass lepidopterist, a hot grumpy taxidermist, a setting in victorian london, murder mysteries, and BANTER !!!! what else do you need?

stalking jack the ripper series (kerri maniscalco; YA). basically all that above except forensic scientists^^^ this series also has one of my favourite book couples ever and is overall incredibly entertaining and clever.

classics:

the iliad and the odyssey🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶 (homer LMAO)

ANYWAY this was a lot but i hope i helped :) i love romance but mostly as a subplot because i enjoy plot-driven novels more (especially fantasy and mystery). some of these do center a bit on romance tho so if that’s what ur looking for then please feel free to check them out!

[theinquisitxor]

Best & Worst Series 2023

I saw a booktuber do a video of these questions and I really liked them, so thought that I could answer them here! Credit goes to bookslikewhoa & thoughtsontomes on youtube. Feel free repost and add your own answers!

My post from last year

In total I read roughly 32 series in some shape or form:

I read and completed 12 series this year (meaning I read books 1-- end)

I finished/wrapped up 2 series this year

I started 11 series

I caught up with 2 series

I continued with 0 series

I DNF'ed 7 series

1.What is the best series that you caught up with this year that is still a work in progress? Legendborn by Tracey Deonn for sure. I read books 1 and 2 this spring and it's a new favorite. Also the Wayward Children series deserves to be on here, because I finally caught up with the books back in Jan/Feb.

2. What is the best completed series that you are still catching up with? Technically I'm reading the Damar books by Robin McKinley. I read book 1 a few days ago and I'm currently reading book 2, so I guess I'm catching up on it.

3.What was your favorite first book in a series this year? Favorite was Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, but I also really enjoyed A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by HG Parry and The Fifth Season by NK Jeminson too.

4.What is a first book in a series you read this year that you think should have been a standalone, not a series? Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim. I enjoyed this book quite a bit, but I think it should have been a standalone. I did not read the sequel, nor do I plan to.

5.What is your most over-hyped series of the year? The Poppy War by RF Kuang 😬. I generally liked it, but by no means thought it was worthy of the hype it got. Same with Empire of Sand.

6.What is a series that you DNFed this year? A bunch: Empire of Sand, The Last Binding, Six Crimson Cranes, The Isles of the Gods, Fourth Wing, The Mimicking of Known Successes, The Cemetery of Forgotten Books.

7.What was your favorite series finale of the year? The finale to The Expanse series, Levithan Falls. A very satisfactory and good conclusion.

8.What was the biggest cliffhanger you had in a series this year? Probably the ending of The Stolen Heir by Holly Black.

9.What is your most anticipated next book in a series that you read this year that will come out next year? Again, Emily Wilde- with the second book coming out Jan 2024.

10.What is your most anticipated series to catch up on with? The third Crescent City book by SJM. This is shaping up to be my favorite sjm series so far.

11.What was your favorite series that you finished this year? I had so much fun with the Age of Darkness series by Katy Rose Pool that I just have to include this one. It's maybe not the best ever, but I really enjoyed it. Also the Broken Earth series by NK Jemison.

12. What is the most surprising series you liked this year? I decided to give the Mistborn Era 2 a try, and I ended up enjoying it. It was a good audiobook to listen to during my drive into work, and I'm glad I read another Sanderson series.

13.What is a series you finally bailed on after holding onto it for a long time? None.

14.What is the series you meant to catch up with or finish this year that you didn't? Possibly the Veronica Speedwell books, but I haven't read one of those in a few years now, so it might just be a dnf 🤷‍♀️

15.What is a series you finished or caught up with this year that you think is greater than the sum of its parts? I reread the Heroes of Olympus series on audio and while there are certain books/scenes I like from the series, I would consider it overall greater than the sum of its parts.

If you're still here and reading, then here are all the series I read this year. This is obviously more for my record keeping than anything else!

The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books) by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Not planning on continuing any time soon.

Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire. Read books 4-7 on audio. (caught up)

Ninth House (reread) + Hell Bent by Lehigh Bardugo (caught up)

Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (new series)

The Folk of the Air trilogy by Holly Black (reread on audio)

Kingsbridge books 2 , 3 & 0 by Ken Follett

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black (new series)

A Day of Fallen Night by Samatha Shannon

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty (new series)

The Expanse 7, 8 & 9 by James SA Corey (completed series)

Legendborn & Bloodmarked by Tracey Deonn (caught up)

The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordian (reread on audio)

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske (series dnf)

The Mimicking of Known Successes Malka Ann Older (dnf on audio)

Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri (series dnf)

Age of Darkness trilogy by Katy Rose Pool (completed)

The Poppy War trilogy by RF Kuang (completed)

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim (series dnf)

The Shadow Histories by HG Parry (completed)

The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman (series dnf)

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (series dnf?)

Skyhunter & Steelstriker by Marie Lu (complete)

The Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemison (complete)

Shades of Magic trilogy by VE Schwab (reread on audio)

The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordian

The Fragile Threads of Power by VE Schwab (series start)

Mistborn era 2 by Brandon Sanderson (complete on audio)

Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (inheritance spinoff?) (series start)

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance (reread) & All the Hidden Paths by Foz Meadows (complete or caught up?)

Howl's Moving Castle trilogy by Diana Wynne Jones (partial reread)

Damar by Robin McKinley (complete)

The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper (reread on BBC radio version)

[ijustkindalikebooks]

Got any recs for books that are similar to these movies/games?

1. The Mummy franchise

2. Indiana Jones

3. Tomb Raider

4. Uncharted games

I need something with these kinda vibes! 😭

Hello!

Thanks for your question!

Here are a few recs that I just thought of:

In Deeper Waters by F. T. Lukens - it has pirates, it has LGBT romance, it has great adventure.

If the archeology is the vibe: Labyrinth by Kate Mosse - Alice finds a cave excavating with a labyrinth covering the walls and the bodies of two people, we are then taken on an adventure showing how this all came to be, the holy grail is involved.

Guarded Treasure by Mae Lovett - if you like the romance of The Mummy and do not mind a little spice this is the book for you.

The Fargo Series by Clive Cussler - these books do date back to the seventies, just a heads up but they are all what you are looking for with adventure, treasure to be found and good plot.

The Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn - historical fiction set in Victorian times about a young woman who goes on adventures. (If you like this you might like Crocodile On The Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters).

And a classic that you might like: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson I would also recommend Kidnapped! By the same author.

I really hope these help and feel free to message again!

Vee xo