Top Ten Tuesday: Vampires, Shifters, and Witches... Oh My!

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl.


This week's Top Ten Tuesday topic:
Vampires, Shifters, and Witches... Oh My!
Books I've read with Paranormal/Fantasy Creatures

You all know that contemporary romance is my thing. And 99% of the time that's what I want to read. But once in a blue moon (or should that be once in a full moon?), I decide to leave my comfort zone and dip my toes into something different. And sometimes that includes a taste of paranormal/fantasy where some decidedly non-human characters are featured.

Here are some of the books I've enjoyed that include vampires, demons, dragons, witches, 
shifters, and more.



City of Heavenly Fire - Cassandra Clare
The Cruel Prince - Holly Black
Grace and Glory - Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Awakening - Nora Roberts
Wicked - Jennifer L. Armentrout
Haven - Mary Lindsey
Wild Country - Anne Bishop


Have you read any of these books?

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  1. I haven't read any of these, actually, and it's been a while since I read a paranormal romance, but I really should incorporate more!

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    1. I should probably try to incorporate more PN romance into my reading because I almost always enjoy it.

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  2. I love paranormal around this time of year. I've been wanting to rad Holly Black for forever seems like. Cassandra Clare and Anne Bishop's stuff looks fun too. I should get back into urban fantasy. I was reading some for a while...

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    1. UF can be hit or miss for me but I've found a couple authors who write the kind I seem to enjoy. Anne Bishop is at the top of that list for me. :)

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  3. I enjoyed The Cruel Prince and ACOTAR as well! The Awakening is on my TBR though and I'm looking forward to reading a "romantasy" by Roberts! A Wicked and Beautiful Garden looks good too though!

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    1. It had been so long since I'd read anything by Nora Roberts but The Awakening really intrigued. I'm excited for the second book to release next month!

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  4. I'll have to check out that Katie McGarry title!

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    1. McGarry's book was what I call fantasy lite... which is just my style. :)

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  5. I've only read McGarry's and Clare's books. I'll have to check out the others you have here.

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    1. It's been sooo many years since I read any of the Shadowhunter books but I really enjoyed them at the time.

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  6. I do love me some good paranormal fantasy on occasion :) I loved the ACOTAR and Cruel Prince series and of course the Shadowhunter series. I love the cover for that Katie McGarry book, will need to check it out!

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    1. The Katie McGarry book was a lot of fun and I'm excited to dive into the second book.

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  7. I've only heard good things about The Coldest Girl in Cold Town.

    Happy reading!
    My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/top-ten-halloween-recommendations/

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    1. It's been years since I read that one and it's still a favorite!

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  8. I’m a huge fan of UF/PR, but I haven’t read any of these. I’m a Chloe Neill, Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews, Darynda Jones, Kalayna Price kind of girl.

    My list— https://fiftytwo.blog/2021/10/26/ttt-book-covers-that-were-scarier-than-the-book/
    Happy TTT!
    Lori

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    1. Sounds like you're a big UF fan! I've heard of all of those authors except one.

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  9. Fun take on this week's TTT. I love the cover of A Wicked and Beautiful Garden. :)

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  10. I just love the Fantasy/PNR genres, but I have only read one and didn't care for the ACOTAR series. haha (I know I am in the minority in that) I have been wanting to read Wicked though. I love Jennifer Armentrout.

    Glad you have enjoyed these one though.

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    1. The Wicked series is a lot of fun! Typical JLA paranormal. :) I still need to read that final book, though.

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  11. Great list! I enjoyed The Cruel Prince far more than I expected to.

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  12. Great list! I've read half and the other half are on my TBR.

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    1. My paranormal/fantasy books are few and far between, but I've enjoyed most of these.

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  13. I have only read the Clare and SJM books. I don't really read a ton of paranormals though.

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    1. Same here, Sam. They paranormal reads are pretty infrequent.

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  14. Fun! Supernatural creatures really aren't my thing, so I haven't read any of these. I do like a fun witch story, though.

    Happy TTT!

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  15. Great list. I've read and loved several of these...the ACOTAR series, the Holly Black, and the Shadowhunters series. I haven't read the Katie McGarry yet, but that cover is stunning!

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    1. The McGarry book was kind of 'fantasy lite', which is my preference when it comes to any fantasy. I really enjoyed it.

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  16. I've heard of some of these, but I haven't read any of them.

    Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
    https://readbakecreate.com/12-books-with-orange-covers-pick-a-color/

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  17. Loved The Coldest Girl in Cold Town and Wild Country. I want to check out the Nora Roberts book. Great list here, Tanya!

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    1. The Nora Roberts book was really entertaining. I'm excited for the second book to release next month.

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  18. Love this! This post definitely makes me want to read more fantasy again! I've read a few of these.. but there a lot more on my TBR.

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    1. I very rarely reach for fantasy but sometimes it's a great change of pace. :)

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  19. I love seeing ACOTAR on this list. Did you know they're developing it in a TV Show?! I do hope they cast it right, because I can't have anyone messing up Rhysand, LOL.

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    1. No, I hadn't heard that! They will have some seriously upset fans if they mess up the casting of Rhysand! LOL

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  20. I still want to read The Cruel Prince. I remember when it first came out and was EVERYWHERE. I'm just rarely motivated to read fantasy.

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    1. Yes! It was so hyped at the time. I'm not at all a fantasy reader but I was so glad I took a chance on that one.

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  21. I haven't read any of these, but vampires are one of my favorite subjects. :)

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!

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  22. The only book from your list that I have read is Wild Country. I do have the Holly Black and Nora Roberts books on my tbr though.

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    1. I love Bishops's Others series and am so excited for the next installment next year!

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  23. Love me some Shadowhunters! Several others on your list are on my tbr. I've enjoyed other Holly Black books but not either one of those yet. Great list this week!

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    1. It's been years since I read another by Cassandra Clare but I really did enjoy the original TMI series.

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  24. I've only read the Cruel Prince from your list.

    I haven't read anything paranormal in years! I used to be obsessed and then I just stopped for some reason lol

    Karen @For What It's Worth

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    1. I rarely reach for paranormal but sometimes it's a fun change.

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  25. Love this post and I've read A Wicked and Beautiful Garden, The Cruel Prince, Grace and Glory, Wicked & Haven! BTW I still need to watch the Wicked movie, I've heard it's a ton of fun!
    Jen @ Star-Crossed Book Blog

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    1. Same here, Jen! I'm tempted to get Passionflix for the sole purpose of watching Wicked. LOL

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  26. I have skipped this week as work was insane and I had no idea but you nailed it! I love that you chose the Coldest Girl!

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    1. It's been so many years since I read that one but it's stayed with me.

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  27. I've read a lot of these. My favorite has to be A Court of Thorns and Roses.

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    1. Loved A Court of Thorns and Roses! I need to get caught up and read the most recent book.

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