Persuading you to read my March reads ✨ | fantasy, billionaire romance, romantasy, book recs

Описание: I LOVED my March reads, and I’m hoping by the end of this video I would have persuaded you to pick up 1 or 2 of these books. I had a horrid cold whilst filming so I’m a bit loopy & get my words muddled up throughout the video LOL!

What was your favourite March read?

Hope you enjoy ✨

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Title, author and synopsis of all books mentioned in the video below 👇

✧ The Book of Azrael (Gods & Monsters #1) by Amber v. Nicole

This plot follows Dianna and Liam, two individuals with intertwined destinies, as they reluctantly unite against ancient foes threatening their world. Dianna, a desert-dweller, sacrificed her life to save her sister, only to face a monstrous adversary in return.

Liam, known as the World Ender, has long abandoned his responsibilities until an attack forces him back into action. Now, these enemies must set aside their differences to save their world and every realm in between.

✧ King of Wrath (King of Sins #1) by Ana Huang

Dante Russo, a ruthless billionaire CEO, is coerced into an engagement with Vivian Lau, a jewelry heiress and daughter of his newest enemy, due to blackmail threats. Despite his initial intentions to destroy evidence of their betrothal, Dante finds himself unable to let Vivian go once he has her.

Meanwhile, Vivian, portrayed as elegant and ambitious, reluctantly agrees to the arranged marriage out of duty, even though Dante's demeanor clashes with her expectations of a dream partner. However, as their relationship progresses, Vivian unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with Dante, complicating their already tumultuous situation.

✧ Two Dark Reigns (Three Dark Crowns #3) by Kendare Blake

Set on the island of Fennbirn, every generation brings forth a set of triplets, each possessing a unique and coveted magical ability. Mirabella commands elemental forces, Katharine is immune to poisons, and Arsinoe has a gift for nature manipulation.

Despite being equal heirs to the crown, becoming the Queen Crowned requires a brutal battle for survival. As the sisters turn sixteen, their fight for supremacy begins, plunging them into a deadly struggle where victory means life and defeat means death.

The last queen standing gets the crown.

✧ Babel by Rebecca F. Kuang

This sotry follows Robin Swift, an orphaned Chinese boy brought to London in 1828 by the enigmatic Professor Lovell. Trained in languages and magic at Oxford's Royal Institute of Translation, known as Babel, Robin grapples with the conflict between his loyalty to Britain and his Chinese heritage.

As tensions rise between Britain and China over silver and opium, Robin finds himself torn between serving Babel's quest for power and joining the Hermes Society, which opposes imperial expansion. Caught in a web of political intrigue, Robin must navigate a world where knowledge and magic are intertwined with colonial ambitions.

✧ The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1) by Rebecca F. Kuang

This is a gripping historical military fantasy set in a world inspired by China's turbulent twentieth century. Rin, a dark-skinned peasant girl from Rooster Province, defies all odds by acing the Empire-wide test and securing a place at Sinegard, the most prestigious military school in Nikan. However, her success comes with its own challenges as she faces discrimination from her classmates due to her background.

Despite the obstacles, Rin discovers she possesses a powerful gift for shamanism, a skill that could be the key to saving her people from the looming threat of war with the Federation of Mugen. As Rin delves deeper into her abilities, she grapples with the moral complexities of wielding such power and fears the cost it may have on her humanity.

✧ Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang

We follows June Hayward, an unknown figure, who seizes an opportunity for literary success after the tragic death of renowned author Athena Liu. June plagiarizes Athena's unpublished manuscript, passing it off as her own work under the alias Juniper Song.

However, as June's deception unravels and evidence threatens to expose her, she is forced to confront the lengths she will go to maintain her stolen success. Exploring themes of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, Yellowface offers a sharp critique of societal norms and the dark underbelly of social media culture.

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Timestamp:

00:00 Intro
00:58 King of Wrath
06:36 The Book of Azrael
15:02 Two Dark Reigns
19:39 Yellowface, The Poppy War & Babel
20:17 Rebecca F. Kuang’s new book news
22:30 Summary
22:52 What my next video will be!