Last week, I shared some scary and dark books. This week, I’m going to talk about some of my favorite magical creatures and the books they feature in. They’re not necessarily dark or halloween-ish, but they definitely have the capability to be! It all depends on the author, I’d say, ha.
Today’s topic is supposed to be “Longest Books I’ve Ever Read” but since I purposely did that one back in September, I’m going with “Favorite Magical Creatures”!
Those of you who know these books, will know immediately what creature I’m hinting at. Werewolves, of course! I’ve always loved stories about these creatures, all the different rules authors come up with. Whether they live in packs or not, whether they have mates, whether they’re blood-thirsty or have their nature under control.. I don’t even want to know how many alpha werewolf-related stories I used to read on Wattpad all those years ago!
I can’t not mention fairies, right! There are so many fae-books I read in the past, but they really don’t top the ones I read in the last two years. Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black have definitely conquered my fae-loving heart on that front! I know I still have some other books on my TBR and I’m secretly hoping those authors – Kiersten White, Margaret Rogerson and Carrie Jones among others – will surprise me in the best way possible.
I really haven’t read a lot of books with sirens or mermaids, but I do know that I love those creatures! If not because they’re so mysterious, it’ll be because they’re dark – or at least very able to be. I know I have a couple of other books with sirens / mermaids on my TBR – and I can’t wait to read them – but for now, Daughter of the Siren Queen and To Kill a Kingdom are definitely my favorites!
What ‘s your favorite magical creature?
What’s your favorite book with that creature featured?
Books & Munches 
I love dragons and there aren’t enough books with them in!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/top-ten-tuesday-180/
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Interesting topic! I don’t read many books about magical creatures, but I do like the Harry Potter critters. And dragons.
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Oh, dragons! Yes! Although it’s been a while since I read a good dragon-related book. The last one was Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows and I didn’t really enjoy that one.. I should totally pick up The Last Namsara soon, since.. I think that one has dragons? If I remember correctly. Hahah.
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I have not read any of the novels on your TTT post! They look like really good reads. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to get around to reading a few of them!
Here’s a link to my TTT post this week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2018/10/top-ten-tuesday-longest-books-ive-ever.html
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I love stories about the fairfolk, too! The Iron Fey is an all-time fave, really.
* TTT: Top 10 longest books I’ve read in 2018 🌻❤🌻❤
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For some reason, I’ve never gotten my hands on those books and I really should, hah!
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I’d kill for a great Siren book right now.
Also, I want to send you and the big some love! 💜 I can’t wait to meet Spaghetti!
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Hahahaha. Spaghetti is kicking his meatballs around and around. Good practice for when he has to eat them, I guess?
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😂😂😂
I LOVE hearing that. I honestly do. I told my mom about your situation, and she was weepy when she found out he’s okay. I can’t wait to meet him. 💜
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Aaawh! Bless her! ❤
Haha, it'll be so weird sharing something other than books to introduce this small creature when the time comes but since it'll be such a big part of my life, I can't NOT introduce him, right?! 😀
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I need to read more books with sirens! The lore is so fascinating. I love the topic you picked, mythical creatures in fantasy are the best to read about. Great post!
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There simply aren’t enough siren books! [Yet? Fingers crossed!]
Thank you! 🙂
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You’re welcome! I’m going to sit (im)patiently for those siren books now!
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Yes for mermaids and sirens!
Here is my take on this week’s prompt: https://rosebooksblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/top-ten-tuesday-longest-books-read-in-2018/
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I’ve heard good things about To Kill a Kingdom.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
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It’s very dark and eerie – hope you give it a shot someday! 🙂
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I feel like I’ve hardly read any werewolf books – although I’d definitely recommend Gail Carriager for all things supernatural.
I love fairies. I’m giving ACOTAR another go on audiobook and really enjoying it. And Cruel Price was excellent! Have you read An Enchantment of Ravens?
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Oh, I tried reading her Finishing School series but those weren’t really my cup of tea. I gave up after the second installment. Not too sure about picking up any of her other work, hm.
Awesome! Hope you love the sequels as well! 😀 I’m really no exception on this but ACOMAF is definitely my favorite, haha.
I haven’t but I do own a copy! Eventually!
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Definitely try the Parasol Protectorate books, I like them a lot more than the finishing school books.
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I’ll add them to my TBR and.. maybe one day, hah. Once I get through my unread mountain.. :’)
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Im surprised you didn’t list Eclipse instead of Twilight since thats the Werewolf/shifter centred on. Love your list though, I am really into Faeries at the moment too.
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Now that you mention that.. I guess my brain just went “everyone knows there’s werewolves in this series” and automatically went with the first book, hah. 🙂
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Ooh I love this post! I’m a big fan of werewolves and faerie creatures, so I was glad to see those. And I like a good siren or mercreature story too!
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Fairies and mermaids are the best!! I also love werewolves and vampires but there are so many stories about them that it’s difficult to find the good ones.
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Hah, that’s definitely true. Sometimes it’s like trying to find that one special flower in a field filled to the brim with ordinary ones. I do think it’s a pity there aren’t any new releases with vampires and werewolves though. The focus is very much on fae in fantasy lately.
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I agree, fae and mermaids seem to be popular lately.
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Sirens and mermaids will always have a special place in my heart!! Love this post!❤️
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Same here. Thank you! ❤
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