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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @temiomotayo
    @temiomotayo Год назад +245

    The Assassin’s Blade is a collection of 4-5 novellas!! That’s why it’s 400 pages because they combined all the novellas into one book❤

    • @evacampbell-bv1jv
      @evacampbell-bv1jv Год назад +1

      Do you read the whole thing first? 😅

    • @temiomotayo
      @temiomotayo Год назад +8

      @@evacampbell-bv1jv I read it after Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight and I definitely recommend doing that reading order!!

    • @valentiapauwels
      @valentiapauwels Год назад +3

      ​​@@evacampbell-bv1jv Between Heir of Fire and Queen of Shadows is the best place! Since Heir of Fire kind of ends on a "stop".

    • @bridget.esther
      @bridget.esther Год назад +1

      @@valentiapauwelsi’m reading in that order too! i finished heir of fire a while ago and wanted to read the novellas before i started queen of shadows and im glad i did. i’m almost done with the assassin and the desert and it’s definitely made manon’s story and background make a lot more sense.

    • @valentiapauwels
      @valentiapauwels Год назад

      @@bridget.esther Im so happy that you're enjoying this reading order like I did! I just finished the series and I already want to start reading it over again haha! ❤️

  • @jacquelinecastro4153
    @jacquelinecastro4153 Год назад +60

    The dance of thieves series which is just two books is amazing. They do also have romance as part of the plot.

  • @small_and_dangerous2068
    @small_and_dangerous2068 Год назад +3

    For short fantasies I’d recommend A Curse So Dark and Lonely (it’s a trilogy) by Brigid Kemmerer, Passenger by Alexandra Bracken (a duology), and This Savage Song by VE Schwab (a duology)!

  • @awpageofabook
    @awpageofabook Год назад +78

    Happy birthday! There's nothing better than bookshopping on your birthday!

  • @alexaraye
    @alexaraye Год назад +1

    happy birthday lovey!!! 🫶🏻

  • @lilithjunefilms
    @lilithjunefilms Год назад +9

    An enchantment of ravens for example is a standalone fantasy book and its with fairies, gives the cruel prince and general autumnal vibes. Protagonist is a painter I believe. I personally really enjoyed it 😊

  • @tamarahill7529
    @tamarahill7529 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday to You, @JustAli🎉🎊🎉🎊!!!! I hope You have a Great and Wonderful Happy Birthday🎉🎊🎉🎊!!!!

  • @Anders-EmmettPlayground
    @Anders-EmmettPlayground Год назад +51

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL IM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EXHIVED

  • @carolinapereira5095
    @carolinapereira5095 Год назад +1

    "These Hollow vows" is a two book fantasy duology. I haven't read the second one yet but I rll liked the first one!

  • @Ralucutxa2
    @Ralucutxa2 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday to my favorite RUclipsr .You truly make me happy and you feel like a true friend.

  • @nicoledorman8484
    @nicoledorman8484 Год назад +12

    Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor is 2 books. They look huge but the writing is really simple and atmospheric. A truly beautiful duet that I highly recommend

  • @allyc3310
    @allyc3310 Год назад +9

    Happy Birthday Ali!! Thanks for being such a positive force ☀️☀️

  • @Ariiii__
    @Ariiii__ Год назад +2

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🩷🩷!!

  • @ally5927
    @ally5927 Год назад +2

    Happy Birthday! book-shopping on your birthday is the best kind of present you can give yourself

  • @theemma2706
    @theemma2706 Год назад +4

    The ‘these hollow vows’ series is a 2 book series and sooo good. A must read.

  • @katazsofiakovacs1605
    @katazsofiakovacs1605 Год назад +1

    happy late late bday Ali, love you!!

  • @jenntruong6023
    @jenntruong6023 Год назад +1

    Reading at Starbucks is such a vibe, for sure 👌

  • @Clxxdyyyyyyy
    @Clxxdyyyyyyy Год назад +1

    there are a lot of fantasy duologies and trilogies that are normally pretty short, idk abt recs since idk your taste in books but also bc i read pretty chunky fantasy books

  • @Faithinhim2
    @Faithinhim2 Год назад +5

    I loved the Elfhame novella. Nice addition to the stories.

  • @Jisungs.moving.castle
    @Jisungs.moving.castle Год назад +11

    Defy the Night (it’s second book is Defend the Dawn) is an incredible book. Fantasy with romance, just up your alley. I haven’t read the second book yet but the first was SO good!!

  • @hashbrownreads
    @hashbrownreads Год назад +6

    Hooked was my first dark romance and it was a top read. I love that the villains get there moment to shine ❤

  • @stefaniaciobanu502
    @stefaniaciobanu502 Год назад +1

    For stand-alone fantasy books I recommend the night circus (it kinda has caraval vibes), house of salt and sorrows and hotel magnifique (again, caraval vibes)

  • @starlenee777
    @starlenee777 Год назад +4

    Happy birthday ali !! I love ur videos so much, you inspire me a lot ❤❤

  • @codymichaux9891
    @codymichaux9891 Год назад

    An amazing stand alone fantasy is Sorcery of Thorns!!

  • @mackenziejones2819
    @mackenziejones2819 Год назад +2

    The six of crows duology is so good. found family, heists, the whole nine yards. People say you have to read the shadow and bone triology before you go into six of crows. But I've read both series and although I do love the shadow and bone books, you can read six of crows without shadow and bone.

  • @tanyalow3346
    @tanyalow3346 9 месяцев назад

    8:51 a really good standalone romantasy is An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson!

  • @elise07666
    @elise07666 Год назад +2

    I am so excited you got Caraval!!!!!! It’s my favorite book series!!! Also if you get bored I would suggest an Audiobook version.

  • @sophiakaiafas
    @sophiakaiafas Год назад +4

    The Assassins Blade is like 5 novellas in one that’s why it says novella. Each novella is separated by a title page!

  • @zeynep3749
    @zeynep3749 Год назад +1

    Happy birthday🎉!

  • @annasharon3114
    @annasharon3114 Год назад +4

    You should read A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy Lin! It is the first book of a YA fantasy duology - both books are rather short in terms of the fantasy genre and it just has such good vibes + a unique magic system!

  • @POOKIE_LOVE247
    @POOKIE_LOVE247 Год назад +1

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎊🎉🎂🎈🎁

  • @teletubbies617
    @teletubbies617 Год назад +1

    We love a good self care!! Book shopping on your birthday yasssss!

  • @treetomaszewski4465
    @treetomaszewski4465 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday btw! Also The Day of Fallen Night is a two book series but they are long books up to 800 pages but the first book is great so far.

  • @LaceyGoodBooks
    @LaceyGoodBooks Год назад +1

    First of all happy birthday, and I also have a great fancy book recommendation. I think you may enjoy. I’m actually reading the first book of that series keeper of the lost cities. I think you will honestly enjoy that. The first book is amazing.I am half way done with that book.

  • @showtimesynergy87
    @showtimesynergy87 Год назад +1

    I just read The Love Wager and it was so good! Loved it!

  • @sofiasverdrup6087
    @sofiasverdrup6087 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday! I hope you had such a good day! 💗

  • @kandraReadsSometimes
    @kandraReadsSometimes Год назад +4

    Holly Black has a few stand-alone fantasy books if i'm not mistaken! Darkest part of the forest and coldest girl in cold town. Great video girl, I'm also venturing into my fantasy era!❤🎉

  • @dianamttzz
    @dianamttzz Год назад +1

    happy birthday Ali!! i hope you’re having a great birthday 🩵 thank u for sharing your love for books with us

  • @annalenazirks7159
    @annalenazirks7159 Год назад +1

    If you want to read a fantasy book i can recommend "She who became the sun". It is a really interesting story about a girl who wants to fulfill her brothers fate/destiny. I cant really explain it and will not say more. ( And i think that there are only one book right now, but the second will be released this year).
    Another Duology i really liked was "The six crimson cranes". It mostly some kind of an Asian fairy tale retelling. Which is a beautiful written romantic story with sibling bonds, adventure and Dragons.

  • @karli_xxxx
    @karli_xxxx Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday 🎉🎉 love all your videos ❤ your so amazing

  • @rochellegriffith17
    @rochellegriffith17 Год назад +10

    Oh my word Ali if you have not read the Dance of Thieves duology by Mary E Pierson you have to!!! It’s an amazing 5 star series!

  • @RoderickNijdam
    @RoderickNijdam Год назад +1

    happy birthday!

  • @eventingthedude
    @eventingthedude Год назад +1

    A touch of darkness is a stand alone book but there are 4 more books in the series but it can be read as a stand alone. Its such a good fantasy romance book

  • @Ilove80smoviess
    @Ilove80smoviess Год назад +1

    I LOOOOOOVE CARAVAL!!!!

  • @xxdaniekp
    @xxdaniekp Год назад +1

    Read the assassins blade first!!!!!! I red it as the third book and the other two books spoiled to much of assassins blade. The plot didnt really hit me because of. Wish I could go back in time and reverse my reading order

  • @kaelipawlak3331
    @kaelipawlak3331 Год назад +4

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have an amazing day celebrating! I recommend the dance of thieves duo-logy! It’s a five star series for me! ❤🎉

  • @AinsleyAllen-h4v
    @AinsleyAllen-h4v Год назад +23

    happy birthday Ali. also a short fantasy series is dance of thieves. don't let the length of the books intimidate you, once you get into it you will be flying through them.

  • @trishabangari1570
    @trishabangari1570 Год назад +1

    children of blood and bone is a duology. perfect amalgamation of magic, war and romance. def should read!!!!!!!!!

  • @matild.o
    @matild.o Год назад

    some of my favourite fantasy standalones are addie larue, to kill a kingdom and the darkest part of the forest (takes place in the same world as the folk of the air series), and some good duologies are six of crows ofc, mosters of verity, villians, all the stars and teeth and fable! happy birthday ali

  • @ameliathebooklover
    @ameliathebooklover Год назад +1

    Happy birthday ali! You spent the day in the best possible way 💕

  • @aseelal-zanki3534
    @aseelal-zanki3534 Год назад +1

    Happy birthday ali 🤍🤍🤍🤍in love with your videos 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

  • @keyshiadefortier4668
    @keyshiadefortier4668 Год назад +3

    Happy birthday Ali I'm am so proud of you I've been a supporter for a year now and you always seem to make my day better thx for always being so kind and beautiful I hope you had a very very good day ilysm ali❤❤❤🥳🥳🥳

  • @alexisholley3499
    @alexisholley3499 Год назад

    Happy Birthday!!! I hope you had a great week. As someone currently reading the Throne of Glass series, I wish I had read the Assassin's Blade first. I just finished it, reading it fourth as recommended, and while I did enjoy it I just wanted to get back to the main story the whole time. It put my in a bit of a slump as a result, but if I had read it first I think I would have read it much quicker. However, the argument of it not explaining the world as much is very valid. Since it's a series of novella's walking you through the stories before the first book, it doesn't fully dive into the world. I think that if you know that going into it and just have fun it would be a good start. Also, the first book ends up spoiling quite a lot of what's in the prequal, so personally it wasn't quite as emotional for me as a result. Of course everyone has preferences, but that's just a bit of advice

  •  Год назад

    Happy Birthday Ali!!!! Love you🎂💕!! For short fantasy series I'd really recommend A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, Skin of the Sea, A Magic Steeped in Poison, Lightlark, This Woven Kingdom, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, The Never Tilting World (has two romances in it), the "A Twisted Tale" series where each book is a disney princess retelling if one major detail was different, and House of Salt and Sorrows!!

  • @kristaward402
    @kristaward402 Год назад +5

    These hollow vows is a two book series. Gave me acotar vibes ❤

  • @jennyjesseisloislane
    @jennyjesseisloislane Год назад +2

    Happy birthday!! 🥳 Such a good book haul!

  • @JuliaM987
    @JuliaM987 Год назад

    The Fable series!! Technically, Fable and Namesake (#1 & #2) can be read alone and together, but there's 4 books total. All under 400 pages, a little bit of romance in each one, and just such a great world and story! In my opinion, the best order to read that series is Fable (#1), Namesake (#2), Saint (#0.5), and then The Last Legacy (#3). Saint has a few spoilers in my opinion, if you retain information well. But Fable and Namesake alone are a 5 star series in my opinion! Fable starts straight into action, and ends on a bigger cliff hanger. So, I recommend having Namesake readily available, because you jump straight back into the story like it's in the same book. Those books were a one day read for me, and I've been in love with them ever since!
    Also, Happy Birthday!! 🎉

  • @sharyxcee
    @sharyxcee Год назад +1

    Best intro in bookish history!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!! 🧁

  • @jessicalauryn6539
    @jessicalauryn6539 Год назад +1

    I’m reading forever never by Lucy score rn and omg it’s amazing I’m obsessed

  • @fallenashes
    @fallenashes Год назад +1

    Hey! i cannot stress this enough but you must read assasians blade first! It is a collection of I think 5 novellas that's why its 400 pages lol. And they all take place before the rest of the series! that's why its the prequal. The reason to read it first is because the things that happen in the book will be spoiled by some encounters in the rest of the books and so the events wont hit as hard or be as emotional as it would be if you read it first! It also gives sooooo much insight into the main character that you absolutely need. The reason a lot of people don't like the first book as much is that they feel like there is more telling then showing how amazing the mc is at her job and her cool abilities and talents because you get all of that in her backstory assaisans blade!
    Sorry this was so long but I really belive this is the right way to do it!
    Happy Birthday and Happy Reading! ♥♥🥰🥰🥳🥳

  • @Ali_lamb
    @Ali_lamb Год назад

    Absolutely loved this!! Happy Birhtdaay!! Literally spending my birthday the same way next month!

  • @Antonia-mk3sh
    @Antonia-mk3sh Год назад +1

    Happy birthday Ali!!!!!! ❤
    Hope you had an amazing birthday!!!!
    Also the best short fantasy series that I can think of is ‘the dance of thieves’ (which I know you already have and I think that you’ll love them!😊)

  • @sandraaguilarlopez3141
    @sandraaguilarlopez3141 Год назад +1

    The invisible life of addie larue, standalone, read that book

  • @sophieegana8994
    @sophieegana8994 Год назад +4

    Happy birthday Ali!!! A stand-alone rec can be Coraline by Neil Gaiman, it’s a dark fantasy horror children’s novel, but it doesn’t have romance. It has less than 200 pages, so it’s a short book and you can fly through it. I don’t know if you’ve watched the movie, but it’s very good although it’s creepy and it’s called Coraline too. I read the book because Coraline it’s one of my favorite movies. I read it in 3 days. You can read it for your next Book vs movie comparison video (if you’re going to do another one of course).

  • @mitaljadeja
    @mitaljadeja Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday 🎉

  • @alixstoond2002
    @alixstoond2002 Год назад +3

    Love watching your videos sooooo much Happy Birthday Queen 💗💗💗

  • @kiscool2100
    @kiscool2100 Год назад

    for short fantasy recs, i would recommend the dance of thieves duology and the hollow vows duet! and happy late birthday!

  • @LizzieCaitlin
    @LizzieCaitlin Год назад +1

    I wish I had read the Assassin’s blade first! I was SO confused in Throne of glass and also throne of glass spoils something HUGE in assassin’s blade.

    • @fallenashes
      @fallenashes Год назад

      Thats the exact reason i recommed to read it first!

  • @sofitocq
    @sofitocq Год назад +2

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI! When I saw that you posted my day just got 1000000000000000% better! Hope you had a really good birthday ❤❤❤❤

  • @mariaialcantara
    @mariaialcantara Год назад +2

    Happy birthday!! 🎉💛 I definitely recommend the Bridge Kingdom duology. There’s a 3rd book out, but it’s about different couple. Also the Dance of Thieves duology is amazing!

  • @Buntybunn
    @Buntybunn Год назад +2

    Children of Blood and Bone is a Romance Fantasy (Enemies to lovers) and it is a two book series but you don’t need to read the second one as it’s basically a different story❤️

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 Год назад

    You are such a light in this world (: thank you for posting about your love for books and a sweet, meaningful life❤

  • @annie8251
    @annie8251 Год назад +1

    I really love ‘to kill a kingdom’. It’s a short and sweet standalone fantasy book with a nice romance subplot and I really like the book. So if you want a fantasy standalone I highly recommend that ❤️

  • @katssofia2517
    @katssofia2517 Год назад +1

    Happy birthday ❤❤❤

  • @sarathebookworm
    @sarathebookworm Год назад +3

    Happy birthday!! I just read the Dance of Thieves duology and it was amazing. I highly recommend it....I literally finished the second book in a day😂

  • @azelynrose
    @azelynrose Год назад +3

    Ahh yes! For a standlone- Sky in the Deep (enemies to lovers AND vikings) and for a duology- Dance of Thieves! Both are sooo good! (Btw, Hooked is not a fantasy. Seems like it is one, but it is actually just a standalone, modern day, dark romance.)

  • @hazelthompson403
    @hazelthompson403 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday Ali! I read the first 3 books of the Throne of Glass series and then read the Assassin's Blade. I think this way you can understand a bit more about what's going on in the novellas and how they link in to the main series :) Altho ik that there's a bit of debate about when u should read the novellas haha :) x

  • @ellasgray
    @ellasgray Год назад +2

    Happy Birthday Ali! I just finished reading Hooked and I loved it soooo much! I think you’ll love it too 💛

  • @beatrizsuleiman895
    @beatrizsuleiman895 Год назад +1

    I can’t believe your birthday is on May 9. My birthday is on May 9. You’re one of my favorite booktubers and I cannot believe we have the same birthday. 😮🙃

  • @sydnee8689
    @sydnee8689 Год назад +2

    I just read Fourth wing. It’s a new fantasy that has a romance plot but the author definitely reminds me of Sarah J Maas. It’s super action packed too.

  • @jennaleighchisholm7340
    @jennaleighchisholm7340 Год назад +1

    Hi Ali, first off happy birthday, secondly. Any book by Margaret Rogerson as they are all stand alones, Sorcery of Thrones and An Enchantment of Ravens. both are fantasy with romance and amazing female characters. Both are in my 6 star reads and constantly think about them. I hope you find this helpful 💮🌸🌷

  • @brinleylent63
    @brinleylent63 Год назад +1

    Happy birthday Ali!!🥳 I absolutely love your videos!💕 One of my favorite fantasy stand alones is Heartless by Marissa Meyer! It is about the Queen of Hearts and it has a subplot of romance! The love interest is also one of my favorites of all time! Hope you will give it a try!💜

  • @i.am.a.collector147
    @i.am.a.collector147 Год назад

    Happy belated birthday!! Tbh there is nothing better than going book shopping on your birthday and treating yourself!!

  • @emmygranstedt6554
    @emmygranstedt6554 Год назад +1

    A curse so dark and lonely by Brigid Kemmerer is a 3 book series. It’s a beauty and the beast inspired book with lot’s of romance and adventure. I loved it!

  • @Lillythereader
    @Lillythereader Год назад +1

    Omg my bday is may 9 to!
    Happy birthday queen!

  • @perlahernandez4778
    @perlahernandez4778 Год назад

    Happy birthday Ali!! 🤍🫶🏽 i hope you had a wonderful day! you deserve the world and so much more. So glad you get to one of your favorite things for your birthday!!! 🥳 you truly are wonderful.

  • @fallonturner7441
    @fallonturner7441 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday! I’m currently reading assassin’s blade. On a friend’s recommendation, I’m reading it first (I looked online and half say to read first, half say to read midway through the TOG series 🙈😂). I obviously can’t compare to reading it later on but, so far, it feels like the right thing to read it first as the events pre-date TOG and you get to know her character. I’m very excited to get into the full series now as a big ACOTAR fan 😆

  • @kristyrapp296
    @kristyrapp296 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday!! 🥳 There’s a duology called These Hollow Vows and These Twisted Bonds. Fae/Fantasy/Romance. So good!!!

  • @anneschuijer1921
    @anneschuijer1921 Год назад

    I recommend the priory of the orange tree and then the prequel after that! Such good books!!

  • @Jamie-ps1wg
    @Jamie-ps1wg Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday!! Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson is a great stand-alone fantasy book that also has romance! It’s a tad slow, but still really fun!

  • @Mac_likes_soup
    @Mac_likes_soup Год назад

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!!!❤❤❤ love your videos and I truly hope you have a great new year of your life!

  • @charlotteroselin3981
    @charlotteroselin3981 Год назад +1

    you have to read powerless by Lauren roberts - she only has the first book out and it’s the best fantasy romance I’ve read!!!

  • @Vickie7214
    @Vickie7214 Год назад +1

    Happy Belated Birthday!! 🎊 🎂
    My Birthday is also on May 9th!!!
    Birthday Twins 👯‍♀️

  • @valentiapauwels
    @valentiapauwels Год назад

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🎉
    The Assassin's Blade is a book that contains 5 novellas on our main character! You get an amazing background vieuw of her. I would recommend watching Aviva's Library's video on the reading order of the whole ToG series. I read her recommend order and loved it! This means assasins blade is in between Heir of Fire and Queen of Shadows! ❤

  • @sophie1453
    @sophie1453 Год назад

    happy birthday!!!! i hope you enjoy the caraval trilogy, peoples opinions on it are very divided but its my favorite series of all time. enjoy and have a great birthday !!!

  • @alexandraosborn7861
    @alexandraosborn7861 Год назад

    Happy birthday! A short fantasy series that I loved was Dance of Thieves which is a duology. I also liked Sorcery of Thorns (standalone) and all the books by Rebecca Ross (standalone).

  • @Time2wine2day
    @Time2wine2day Год назад

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉❤ from one Taurus to another have a wonderful day Ali

  • @CandiBookishHobbit
    @CandiBookishHobbit Год назад

    I needed this video today. My day at work was horrible and this just made my day so much better

  • @reamichelle_
    @reamichelle_ Год назад

    happy birthday!!! i really liked hooked but the next book, scarred, is prob my fav

  • @anushkasahoo9711
    @anushkasahoo9711 Год назад

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!!! HAVE AN AWESOME DAY WITH BOOKS AND FAMILY