the books I read in January!! *new favorite books*

[@lena-ds1ti]

haley has gotten me to read the inheritance games AND the cruel prince. love her for thattt

[@smartereveryday5996]

How was the inheritance games?

[@lena-ds1ti]

@@smartereveryday5996 it was sooo good u should def read it

[@someonesomething2718]

It literally all over TikTok, Haley didn’t recommend you anything special.

[@smartereveryday5996]

@@lena-ds1ti i would def order it, thx

[@lena-ds1ti]

@@smartereveryday5996 np! lmk if u like it

[@baileyab47]

The contradiction of the folk of the air… the romance is only a subplot yet it’s one of the most iconic romances ever ❤

[@kirstennelson2870]

I love that you can see your passion when you talk about books you love!

[@michelledieguez4444]

I felt the same way about Heir of Fire when I read it. But keep going!!! MANON BECOMES SUPER IMPORTANT IN THE LATER BOOKS and honestly, she has the best character development in the series!!!!

[@tiffg3947]

I love talking about books. I feel like it is a whole other community that we can all just relate and geek out about books

[@eshabajaj6462]

The folk of the air series has been on my tbr for foreverrr 😭 this is high key convincing me to finally ready it tho 🏃🏽‍♀️

[@renaeeng4917]

ITS SO GOOD READ IT RN

[@abbyl1591]

SO GOOOD U HAVE TO

[@rokaia9682]

U MUST READ IT!!!! U won’t be disappointed at all trust me

[@elihewsonsgf]

ITS SOO GOOD

[@leonahills73]

IM ONLY ON THE SECOND BOOK BUT ITS AMAZING

[@evehubbard1217]

Okay, I’ve read all the ACOTAR books. And I also skip spicy scenes in books. Most people make out these books as just spice and spice throughout the book. But that is not true. The first book has pretty much nothing and in the books after that, it’s just separate scenes. And very easy to skip. I really recommend giving them a try and making up your own mind!

[@teddeeboo]

FR!! i remember people talking so much shit about acotar being a book filled with smut but it was like 2 of the tiniest scenes. i was like fr this is what ppl were complaining about? i think haley would enjoy them, they're definitely skippable scenes

[@soph2904]

I would totally recommend reading the Assassins Blade before the fourth throne of glass book bc there are some characters from Assassins Blade that make a comeback in the later books :)

[@MelpoReads]

Yes! I second this. I tried it as a prequel and almost didn’t pick up the series at all but after book 3 was perfect!!

[@teejeh8771]

I read it first and then I read the series. It’s way better when you read it first.

[@ewiwo]

Honestly also got baited with the "enemies to lovers" in The Cruel Prince as I wanted to try getting into fantasy but in all honesty I started reading it because of the memes and the banter and subplot romance was good enough for me. Ended up falling in love with the series.

[@leahswan3178]

The folk of the air sieries is definitely on of my favorites! My views were very similar to yours. The first book was good but it was't until the second and third book that I became obsessed. I read the first book in a week and the second and third within three days. I also found myself really enjoying the political intrigue but what kept me so obsessed was the romance. Even though there isn't a lot of it, in my opinion what is there is elite.

[@natalidahl3743]

I love how Haley explain everything like how she talked about fantasy series, i have never thought about it like that before. We just gotta love her, she’s also so cute

[@fredrikkekristine5591]

I wanted this video to last forever. I’m so glad you loved «The folk of the air» series. It’s one of my favorites, and I totally agere that the wicked king is the best by far. I love it so much!

[@abbyklotz4425]

Keep going with the Throne of Glass Series! It’s a slow read, but the character development is on a different level imo. Also, if you continue the series, make sure you pay attention to the witches plot…it’s really important down the line in the series!

[@roda3181]

Should I read the 5 novellas or is it okay to skip?

[@abbyklotz4425]

@@roda3181 if you are talking about the assassins blade you don’t necessarily need to read it, but i recommend that you do!

[@roda3181]

@@abbyklotz4425 Thank you so much, another question though, should I read it before Throne of Glass or after?

[@saraboatman632]

@@roda3181 I've seen that you should read it before, since celaena references a character that's prominent in that book throughout at least the first two books :)

[@roda3181]

@@saraboatman632 thank you so much, this really helps!

[@elizabethharris6427]

I love the Throne of Glass Series. I was the same as you when I read Heir of Fire, I didn't enjoy the witches story line, but in the books afterwards Manon becomes one of my favourite characters so definitely try to stay engaged with that story line as much as you can! Also, regarding the Assassins blade, I would read it next because in future books, especially the last few a lot of characters you meet will have been introduced in Assassins blade.

[@mikalahwelch5557]

Wait there's witches in that series?

[@gmg906]

Yeah I agree, read assassins blade after heir of fire and EVERYTHING WILL MAKE SO MUCH SENSE.

[@elizabethharris6427]

@@mikalahwelch5557 Starting from book 3 yes!

[@blondiewithabook]

I’m so happy you finally read Folk of the Air!! IT’S SO GOOD. Acotar is basically the spicer version of that book series (however the spice scenes are very easy to skip!!). I wish you would read it because I’d love to know your thoughts on it lol I’m obsessed!!!!

[@oliviamadison4825]

If you want to read more YA fantasy/romance, definitely read These Violent Delights!!! It’s my absolute FAVORITE duology and I think you would like it!

[@kimygxx]

i can’t describe how much I love ur reading vids

[@aubreechav3z]

There is a fourth book for the folk of the air series! There is also a short audiobook that goes with the series too! Was obsessed with this series sooo much 🤍

[@fifs7400]

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[@annaroberts8363]

I read the folk of the air trilology a while back, i sobbed when finishing the last one, bc I was just like you, very new to fantasy and didn't know where to start, i absolutely loved the series with all of my heart. 5 star series for sure!

[@patriciadiaz2052]

I love Throne of glass series OMG it's literally my favorite books ever! You should keep going and I think you should read Assassin's Blade before Queen of Shadows to fully understand the plot and a few new characters! 🤗

[@sarahzadrozny1773]

I recommend shadow and bone trilogy. It got me back into reading and is one of my favorites of all time!!

[@jazz489]

I’m getting ready for school so ofc im gonna watch this at the same time :)

[@Amber-pd7lf]

Im really excited for you to read more fantasy books!! If you are looking for another series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare is really good and its a young adult series! You really inspired me to read more and I got a lot of recommendations from your videos so tysm!

[@rachelmay674]

you should read “pachinko” by min jin lee. i’m reading it right now and i can’t explain it but it feels like a movie. like i’m literally reading these beautiful words and descriptions and it all just becomes so vivid. it genuinely feels like it’s all playing out in front of me. i usually read trashy romances and can’t sit through long novels, but this one is different and so far it’s been immaculate.

[@lauraturek2968]

THIS IS LITERALLY WHAT HAPPENED THIS MONTH FOR ME BC I READ SO MUCH ROMANCE BUT THEN I READ DIVERGANT AND IT WAS SUPRISINGLY GOOD

[@emilylichtenberg4521]

I think you would really enjoy the Dance of Thieves duopoly!! It is a YA fantasy enemies to lovers with a really interesting plot and amazing characters!!

[@maddieh7113]

You should totally read the infernal devices trilogy- fantasy romance- so good. Yes yes I cried but it was amazing.

[@maddiganmarie]

i totally agree with the folk of the air series. nothing is making me as happy as that book series 😭 i love it so much

[@daisysversion2931]

the folk of the air series is actually my favourite thing in this entire world, i just love jude and cardan so much

[@caitlynmoo]

You inspire me to read more books love your book video phase Haley 💕

[@hollabear1212]

haley! im so excited that ur dipping into fantasy romance. i love the folk of air series and wanted to recommend a few others that gave me the same butterfly feeling. The Infernal Devices and the Caraval series I think capture the same feeling. They have amazing worlds that will keep you up reading all night. and beautiful, heartwarming romances that don't rely on spice. i would love if you read these and would love to hear your opinions on them! lots of love

[@maddyc8554]

Yess The Infernal devices was amazing! I miss Jem, Tessa and Will so much

[@gmg906]

After throne of glass series I would really recommend A court of thorns and roses! TOG is more action and plot based while ACOTAR is more character and relationship based. Also so glad you read the Cruel Prince series, I was soo sad when it ended! I was not a reader before I got on booktok a year ago and now I’m fangirling that you are reading the popular books that I got suckered into reading LOL.

[@yasmine-dz7tt]

read the priory of the orange tree, it’s a stand alone fantasy and the spicy scenes are so minimal and not graphic at all

[@mamaemmadaunt7209]

All the bright places, or breathless both by Jennifer Niven are absolutely amazing in every way

[@KM-690]

im so glad you started off with the folk air series, i just moved onto the wicked king yesterday and have been LOVING it so far. it was hard to get into at first but i think googling the characters and looking at the fan art helped me SO much and now i cant put the books down.

[@nikki1-415]

I just started to enjoy reading because of you Haley ❤️

[@renaeeng4917]

okay ik u don’t want the plot to be focused on smut but hear me out FROM BLOOD AND ASH SERIES is soooooo gooooodddd like how the main characters or like mainly the female lead poppy grows and learns more on who she is ITS AMAZING!!!!!! it’s a series of 6 but the forth book will be coming out on 15 march!!!!!!!

[@rodsitamara]

THE CRUEL PRINCE IS SO AMAZING, it was the series that got me back to reading! I'm so due for a reread cos the last time I read it was 2020 omg. i love the plot so much and jude omg I cannot she is the most interesting character I have ever read about. the second book shattered me, its definitely the best. i love the romanceeee and how they kept their banter the whole time. the love interest's character development omg I love him. i really recommend the king of elfhame if you like him and want to know his back story :)

[@Yasy138]

If you want to keep reading fantasy please give an oportunity to the Shatter me series!! The first book could be no that good but if you read the second I think you can really love it (like with the cruel prince) and the romance in the series is a masterpiece, I hope you give the series a chance!!

[@jessicamena3320]

The mortal instruments series and just everything by Cassandra Clare they’re all YA fantasy and romance plus the characters all flow from one book to the next and new characters get introduced as the story goes on but they stay once they’re introduced

[@maddiec5488]

ACOTAR has minimal spice. It’s more about the slow burn between them but it’s nothing too spicy. The plot and world building in it is amazing and there is so many twists and turns. I definitely recommend reading the first one at least because it is way more than just spice

[@estrellaelizabeth8633]

i’m so glad you’re reading the TOG series!! it’s one of my faves!! Sarah J. Maas is my favorite author! i definitely recommend you read A Court of Thorns and Roses next!!

[@sindhyarbooks7409]

I love when Haley posts a video 🤍🤍🤍

[@nishkasehgal]

Read Counting Down With You!! It has anxiety representation, the love interest is just, 😩, and it’s young adult!!

[@avafeuerstein456]

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[@katiedenlar1653]

I'm glad to see you getting Into fantasy! I used to hate it and now it's one of my favorite genre's lol. Also, I just bought the cruel prince and hearing you talk about it has made me so excited to read it!!!

[@allisonbutler369]

If you liked The Cruel Prince you would LOVE ACOTAR! It's really not that spicy,(except for the last book which is more of a spin off so you can easily avoid it) and the few spicy parts in the second and third book are easy to skip through. I loved it so much and the world was incredible!!!

[@roses_are_rosie4684]

I loved cruel prince & ACOTAR could you recommend me some other books i might like based off these (not cassandra clare )

[@mila7323]

@@roses_are_rosie4684 why not cassandra 😡

[@marthahilke]

i loved cruel prince but rly didn’t enjoy acotar so sadly those don’t go hand in hand 🥲

[@invinciblehoe]

nah, loved FoA, hated acotar

[@dramageek02]

AHHHH THE TOG SERIES IS MY FAVE!! I waited too long to do assassins blade for the same reason of wanting to stay on the original timeline but I really regretted reading it late. You’re right on time- read it before QOS! Also you got through the toughest reads- the rest of the series EXPLODES with plot twists and omfg it’s so good!! Im so excited to see how you like the next few! Also if you’re up for it, I highly recommend either tandem reading EOS and TOD together (they take place at the same exact time). If you’re not feeling that, read TOD 1st bc EOS ends with a huge cliff hanger and you’re gonna want to jump straight into KOA. Enjoy the journey!!

[@MelpoReads]

The Throne of Glass series books prequel, 1, and 2 are completely different books from 3-7. It only gets better and better!!!

[@ellieyorke]

i’m in the middle of reading the wicked king and i’m hooked. i love it so much.

[@bhuvisaluja153]

I highly recommend you continue on with the fourth book in Throne of Glass. That is my favourite book in the series and at this point it might put you off the series to go back in time and read The Assassin's Blade.

[@emmasguigna8131]

YOU SHOULD READ THE SHATTER ME SERIES!! I was never a big reader but wanted to get into reading and its amazing! The romance and amazing and I cant put it down

[@arianaspencer3382]

One of my all-time favorite series! I love the relationship and its buildup!

[@Gutsyoo]

Your such an inspiration and one of the best People I discovered! This is your year, I can feel it! ❤️ Also how do you feel about memoirs? I recommend crying in h mart, I think you will like it!

[@eshabajaj6462]

Omw crying in h mart is sooo good

[@phoebe6604]

love the book vids! in my opinion you should read assassins blade next before continuing on with the rest of the series, it’s what i got told to do when i was reading tog

[@yanaa369]

I read assassins blade after heir of fire. It’s really important that you read it before queen of shadows but you also can read it after crown of midnight

[@flammikko]

you should read “a pho love story” if you’re trying to avoid spice in romance books! i’ve also heard that “second first impressions” by sally thorne isn’t as spicy as her other books :)

[@lizcolchin5531]

Highly recommend the Dance of Thieves duology. YA fantasy but literally one of the best romances I’ve ever read. So so so good.

[@zohraibrahimi2726]

If you like fantasy you should read books of cassandra clair like 'the mortal instruments' I love those books

[@sophiebarnard8440]

Where the crawdads sing is so good! deff would recommend

[@ekvlogs762]

have you read harry potter? if no, you should read it. it is seriously so magical and wonderful and it is a clean book. i would love to see a video series where you read each harry potter book!

[@BookswithBryn]

The throne of glass series is so good!!!!! So happy you’re reading them!! I’d say read the assassin’s blade before queen of shadows! As always, your videos are the best

[@faith19]

i just got the cruel prince and im so happy haley talks so good about it bc now IM EXCITED TO READ IT

[@comfyreading]

i love your recommendation because im not a fantasy reader either, so i really appreciate this because i want to start with some fantasy books

[@discotig7869]

I LOVED THE FOLK OF AIR SERIES AS WELL OMGOMGOMG

[@priyankasamantaroy1235]

You will love the witches side of thing! Even i didn't care about that and then slowly it started making sense. And when these two povs combine. All hell breaks loose. So please continue reading. It gets better and better and better. I promise!!!!!

[@starryamericangirl2776]

THE CRUEL PRINCE IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE 😩😍 so glad you liked it!! 💗💗

[@csilver944]

i love how you read different genres and age ratings!

[@Mrkarleyraeschick]

Reading assassins blade before throne of glass can really help you understand the story better!

[@justme_emy]

just the mention of sarah j. maas books makes me so excited 🙆🏼‍♀️ your book videos are so calming I love them 😫❤

[@montsevelasco21]

I think if u give a try to the second book in six of crows you're really going to like it!! or shadow and bone trilogy is really good too and easier to understand:)

[@angelinamiller4585]

Also I read ACOTAR and loved it! the plot is so good and it’s honestly really easy to skip the spicer scenes in it

[@ainsleyholm1989]

I read this when I was younger but the Series Fablehaven by Brandon Mull was one of my favorites. Its a fantasy series about two siblings who stay at their grandfathers house and discover a different "world" in his backyard. I loved this series there are 5 books personally the 1st and 3rd were my favorite.

[@brennandavis2077]

i felt the same way about heir of fire. i was so bored for basically the entire book until the ending. but definitely continue with the series because queen of shadows the 4th book is so GOOD and the witches storyline is a lot better!!

[@myartworc]

I read assassins blade before throne of glass..made it easier for my brain to process things!!

[@123ashleycool]

Fantasy romance just always hits different!!

[@kassandraranni2838]

Definitely read assassins blade now! It's really important to read it before queen of shadows because you won't understand some things in queen of shadows if you don't. In heir of fire I found manons pov boring but it gets sm better! Definitely keep reading

[@aelin2800]

I'm sooo glad you're loving throne of glass.its my FAVORITE SERIES OF ALL TIME!!! I love it with all my heart and soul, that series has my entire being.

[@jessicacooley9754]

definelty read assassins blade next!! the 4th book is probably my favorite and reading assassins blade before that really helped me understand

[@mary-gracemiller6977]

i always read assassins blade between heir of fire and queen of shadows because in QOS they bring up a lot of celenas past that you read about inside the assassins blade!

[@supreetxmiglani1735]

AHHH thank god i have barely anyone in my life that likes the series cuz Jude is such a static character but what i love about that is that all of the characters around her are VERY dynamic. the romance is prefect! For YA fantasy that i love just as much as the cruel prince i RECOMMEND either: bring me their hearts (series) or shatter me!

[@madeehaislam1821]

Haley! you need to post more ur like my new favorite booktober love your videos 💕

[@TheZarbang]

If you want to try another fantasy romance, I can't recommend Dance of Thieves by Mary E Pearson enough! It has two books, and the fantasy isn't overwhelming. It has some political intrigue, but not as much as the cruel prince series as the romance does take the front seat.

[@amywade2753]

Girlll Queen of Shadows is my favorite book in the ToG series so definitely keep reading. It gets so much better!

[@briegracee]

The fact that you said you basically skimmed through the other storylines and were confused in Heir of Fire makes me feel so much better because literally in between storyline changes I was dragging and just rushing to get to the main plot (*ehem*... the romance) and I'm glad I'm not the only one lol

[@abbym4367]

omg throne of glass is one of my favourite series!!! i read the assassins blade after heir of fire but if you don’t want to i definitely recommend at least before empire of storms because a lot of characters in the assassins blade are in the last few books💕

[@they3173]

I also just read the fold of the air trilogy last week and I FELL IN LOVE, such a good series!!

[@elisapullen9901]

Haley please post another book video soon, I love them so much 😭❤️

[@maddybone853]

I read the assassins blade after Heir of fire, and I think that is the best way to read it.

[@kidcaster8051]

I take your book recommendations so seriously! You truly have the best reviews! Thank you hayley! 💗

[@annabellaleach5889]

Assassins Blade definitely before Queen of Shadows. As the series goes along you’ll start to appreciate Heir of Fire a lot more!!! I was the same way the first time I read it and now when I go back and reread it’s one of my favorites!!

[@hajiraimran5115]

U got me to read inheritance games and now I’m gonna start throne of glasssss

[@abbygoodman3238]

I always look forward to Haley’s book videos. I love them so much.

[@user-ib3pr8yq4h]

shatter me series is a fantasy romance series too and that’s pretty good

[@ericamorris1880]

assassins blade is a MUST read before queen of shadows!! so many characters come back into play so it gives more context for everything. i’m on the last book and the series has been amazing and you’ll start to care about all the povs as you get further into it

[@discotig7869]

i’m loving your recent content and i’m so proud of you!

[@gabby7749]

That’s so cool! I read the whole folk of the air series in January too😁

[@gabriellarongstad]

HALEY YOU GOTTA READ THE GLASS CASTLE. YOU WONT REGRET IT. it’s an amazing memoir by Jeannette walls!!!

[@gabby7749]

I read assassins blade before I read the series! Bc it kind of gives you background knowledge that picks up at the beginning of throne of glass

[@abbyl1591]

A really good fantasy/teenage life romance is Star-crossed series it's so underatted. I'm you don't like Greek mythology but this one is like a mix between Percy Jackson and twilight and it's like enemies to lovers and forbidden lovers trope. I SOBBED at the end

[@Showtunediva]

A Court Of Thorns And Roses was a 5 star read for me and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.