As the first month of Autumn comes to pass, we have just a handful of months left before the year ends. To make them significantly good for reading I have the top 5 Duology recommendations for you.
Now you may ask why duologies and not standalone/ other series. Well, the fact that it’s the coziest time of all and we want to delve into something long-lasting enough, that does not diminish in a single book nor is it too overwhelming to start: Think thrice before picking it up. So without further ado, here we go:
1. Villains Duology by V.E Schwab
Genre: #fantasy #sciencefiction #paranormal
Trope: Friends to Enemies
Two roommates who are secluded by the world because of their arrogant behaviour and united by their immense love for research. Trying to experiment with the Adrenaline that rushes just seconds before a person dies, they discover something ExtraOrdinary (EO power). But in this game of winning over power, they might have to lose much more — even their friendship!
2. The Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo
- Six of Crows
- Crooked Kingdom
Genre: #fantasy #ya #fiction #magic
Trope: Found Family, friendship
The second series in the #Grisha universe can also be read as an independent series. Setup in Ketterdam- a hub for trade, Kaz and his gang are marking their names as the heroes of Crimes. Driven by revenge, power and saving the world from destruction by Magic, they have to make a wiser choice.
3. These Violent Delights Series by Chloe Gong
- These Violent Delights
- Our Violent Ends
Genre: #retellings #ya #fantasy #mystery
Trope: Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love
This retelling of Rome and Juliet is my favourite!!! Framed in a modern age, the tale of 2 major gangs ruling over Shanghai are now facing a monster and to even have a chance at defeating them- they must work together! A plot dripping with conspiracy, love and treachery is bringing you an amazing story that will remind you of the horrors of Covid times.
4. Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan
- Daughter of the Moon Goddess
- Heart of the Sun Warrior (out Nov 2022)
Genre: #mythology #fantasy #ya #asianliterature
Trope: Forbidden Love
Indulging in the different realms of Gods(Celestial), Humans and Demons — the tale involves aspects of Chinese Mythology related to the Moon. A young girl has been driven away from her home and her mother has decided to win her Mother’s freedom back. No matter what perils she has to face, she has struck a deal with the Celestial King to free her mother in exchange for something very dear to the Dragons! The second book in the series is coming out this November which can be the perfect time to read these books
5. The Roots of Chaos by Samantha Shannon
- The Priory of the Orange Tree
- A Day of Fallen Night (out Feb 2023)
Genre: #epicfantasy #adult #LGBT #magic
Trope: Close Friendships, Feminists
This book my friends is for those who can carry heavy burdens (literally). Each of these books is 800+ pages and will take a lot for you to read — but is worth it for the right audience. An epic retelling of St George and the Dragon, the book is on the heavy fantasy side with detailed plots and character build-ups.
Hope you all have a wonderful time reading them!
Signing Off
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