Fairytales have been a part of our life since our childhoods. Our mothers and grandmothers would recite them to us, and we will listen to them in awe. The bewitching world, the funny-looking characters, the alluring dresses, and the evil king bounding the beautiful princess in his caste held us captive to those stories. Nowadays, fairytales have taken a modern curve with delicious plots. We bring you some of our best fairytale collections to remind you of that age-old feeling of wonderment.
P.S. The books are randomly listed and are not ranked according to how amazing they are.
#1 The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
About the book
Title: The Cruel Prince
Author: Holly Black
Genre: Faerie Fantasy/ Fiction/Thriller
Publisher: Little Brown Book for Young Readers
Type: Series (The Folk of the Air)
Books in the series: #1 The Cruel Prince #2 The Wicked King #3 The Queen of Nothing
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
Destiny forced Jude and her sisters to leave the human world and lead their lives in the faerie world. Everybody bullies Jude for not being a faerie, especially the youngest and cruellest prince of Elfhame, Cardan. He is beautiful in every way known, and even though he is wicked, Jude cannot deny the force of attraction between them. Jude is strong and does not get easily pushed by anyone. She is ready to go to any extent to prove that she is better than any faerie born.
Why do we recommend it?
The folk of the air series is an excellent series with a fascinating and bold character. The plot written by Holly Black is WOW! Jude is the most powerful character in the series. Her strategies and planning style will hold your attention. The enemies to lovers story of Jude and Cardan is incredible. Besides that, Holly has induced engaging dialogue to keep you hooked.
To buy/gift Book 1 in The Folk of the Air, click on the below link :
#2 Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
About the book
Title: Wicked Lovely
Author: Melissa Marr
Genre: Fantasy/ Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
Publisher: HarperCollins
Type: Series (Wicked Lovely)
Books in the Series: #1 Wicked Lovely #2 Ink Exchange #3 Fragile Eternity #4 Radiant Shadows #5 Darkest Mercy
Goodreads rating: 4/5
Aislinn could always see faeries. She knows they lead concealed in the mortal world. Aislinn is afraid of their wickedness, especially if they learn about her gift of sight. Now faeries are stalking her. One of them is Keenan, the summer king of the faerie world. Even though he intimidates her, she does not deny that he is captivating. He is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer. But it’s too late. Without her, summer itself will cease. He is determined to marry Aislinn and make her Summer Queen at any cost regardless of her desires because she might be the only one that can save his kingdom.
Why do we recommend it?
Everything about this book is charming. It is action-packed and filled with various adventures. Although, I think the character role of Aislinn is a little bland, despite that the book meets the expectations well. The world-building in the book was incredible.
To buy/gift Book 1 in Wicked Lovely, click on the below link :
#3 The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
About the book
Title: The Iron King
Author: Julie Kagawa
Genre: Fantasy/ Young Adult
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Type: Series (The Iron Fey)
Goodreads rating: 3.9/5
Books in the series: #1 The Iron King #2 The Iron Daughter #3 The Iron Queen #4 The Iron Knight #5 The Lost Prince #6 The Iron Traitor #7 The Iron Warrior #8 The Iron Raven #9 The Iron Sword
Goodreads rating: 3.9/5
Meghan has always felt like an outcast. She always wondered if she even belonged here in this world. Her life completely changed at age six, when her father vanished right before her. Since then, she has been looking for answers. Little did she know she was not just a human, but a half-human, half-faerie. And her father isn’t a human as well. He is the fictitious faerie king, and she is a mere puppet in the war of the unfamiliar world. She’s ready to do anything to protect the ones she loves, even if it means stepping foot into the mysterious and evil faerie world.
Why do we recommend it?
This is one legendary faerie book series you will ever come across. This book by Julie Kagawa is original and delightful. It is a page-turner and you will not even think twice while jumping on to the next books in the series. It has a detailed description of the world setting. The characters in the book are all fun and badass. The chemistry between Meghan and Ash is worth reading.
To buy/gift Book I in The Iron Frey series, click on the below link :
#4 Wings by Aprilynne Pike
About the book
Title: Wings
Author: Aprilynne Pike
Genre: Fantasy/ Magic/ Fiction
Publisher: HarperTeen
Type: Series (Wings)
Books in the series: #1 Wings #2 Spells #3 Illusions #4 Destined #5 Arabesque
Goodreads rating: 3.8/5
Laurel has been living in the human world for as long as she can remember. Soon she discovers she is not a human. She has been sent into the human world to protect the gateway to Avalon. But even though she gets comfortable being a faerie, she is not ready to turn her back on her family and friends. But as she gets summoned to Avalon, she could deny the attraction to the enigmatic Tamani. Soon she is asked to make a choice that leaves her heartbroken.
Why do we recommend it?
I recommend this book series for its humour-induced and entertaining writing style. The conversation between Tamani and Laurel is lovely but also hilarious. The book has such a unique twist on fairies. The characters were well developed, and the love triangle ignited many awws.
To buy/gift Wings, click on the below link :
#5 Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow
About the book
Title: Bitter Frost
Author: Kailin Gow
Genre: Fantasy Young Adult
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Press
Type: Series (Frost)
Books in the series: #1 Bitter Frost #2 Frost Forever #3 Silver Frost #4 Frost Kisses #5 Midnight Frost #6 Frost Fire #7 Spring Frost #8 Enchanted Frost #9 Ring of Ice
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
Breena had always dreamed about fairies as though she remained among them. Breena saw the breathtakingly handsome but dangerous Prince of Winter, Kian, in her dreams. When Breena turns sixteen, she sees fairies and other creatures mortals don’t see. Then she sees Kian, who seems intent on finding her and carrying her off to Feyland. But humans hardly endure a trip to Feyland. A kiss from a fairy means death to the human unless that human has fairy blood in them or is very strong, and although Kian looked to be her resolved, he seems to despise her and wishes her dead.
Why do we recommend it?
The unique world-building, attractive characters, and graphic experience of the series make it a must-read. It is not only entertaining but also emotional in the sense that makes you connect with the characters and stories better.
To buy/gift Book 1 in the Frost series, click on the below link :
#6 Tithe by Holly Black
About the Book
Title: Tithe
Author: Holly Black
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Type: Series (Modern Fairytales)
Books in the series: #1 Tithe #2 Valiant #3 Ironside
Goodreads rating: 3.8/5
Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern wanderer. Savage and independent, she wanders from city to city with her mother’s rock band until a prophetic attack forces Kaye to tail to her childhood home. There, amid the industrialized, blue-collar New Jersey scenery, Kaye soon discovers herself a reluctant puppet in an ancient power struggle between two competing faerie kingdoms – a struggle that could profoundly mean her death.
Why do we recommend it?
Modern fairytales is an entertaining series that keeps you hooked throughout the series. I liked Kaye’s character, even though she is high school dropout and a consumer of addiction, Kaye’s role was relatable to me. The book is packed with action. It is an original with great world-building which makes it deserving of your time.
To buy/gift Book 1 Tithe, click on the below link :
#7 Need by Carrie Jones
About the book
Title: Need
Author: Carrie Jones
Genre: Fantasy/ Supernatural Suspense
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Type: Series (Need)
Books in the series: #1 Need #2 Captivate #3 Entice #4 Endure
Goodreads rating: 3.8/5
Zara White believes a strange guy is semi-stalking her. She’s also consumed with phobias. And it’s true she hasn’t exactly been herself since her stepfather died. But turns out the semi-stalker is not a daydream of Zara’s excitable fantasy. He’s still following her, dropping a ghostly trail of gold dust. There is something wrong with this dull town of Maine. Something inhumane lurks in it. All the signs indicate Zara.
Why do we recommend it?
In this strange and fascinating breakout novel, Carrie Jones delivers romance, suspense, and a creature you never guessed you’d have to fear. It is a contemporary twist to pixies and werewolves with a steamy romantic revelation of destiny.
To buy/gift Book 1 in Need, click on the below link :
#8 Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
About the book
Title: Glimmerglass
Author: Jenna Black
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: St. Martin’s Publishing House
Type: Series (Faeriewalker)
Books in the series: #1 Glimmerglass #2 Shadowspell #3 Sirensong
Goodreads rating: 3.8/5
Dana Hathaway is in serious trouble, and she is not aware of it yet. When her mom shows up drunk at her voice recital, Dana votes she’s had enough and runs away to find her mystical father in Avalon: the only place on Earth where the everyday world and the intriguing, magical world of Faerie converge. But everything goes wrong the moment she steps foot in Avalon, for it turns out she isn’t just a typical teenage girl. She’s a Faeriewalker, an unusual individual who can cross between both worlds and the only person who can bring in magic into the human world and automation into Faerie. Dana finds herself trapped in a cutthroat game of Fae politics. Dana isn’t sure where she’ll ever fit in and who can be trusted, not to mention if her world will ever be whole again.
Why do we recommend it?
The story speaks for itself. It is original and not to mention enchanting in every sense. It was the writing that made me feel for Dana. The chemistry between Ethan and Dana is adorable. The series is action-packed and keeps the pages turning.
To buy/gift Book 1 in the Faeriewalker series, click on the below link :
#9 Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
About the book
Title: Rhapsodic
Author: Laura Thalassa
Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Fantasy
Publisher: Brower Literary & Management, Inc.
Type: Series (Bargainer)
Books in the series: #1 Rhapsodic #2 A strange Hymn #3 Dark Harmony
Goodreads rating: 4/5
Calypso Lillis is a beautiful siren. She has big problems, one that stretches up into her past. She’s been wearing a bracelet of collected black beads up her wrist for favours she’s received for the last seven years. Only death or repayment will fulfil the obligations and can make the beads disappear. Everyone knows you go to the bargainer if you need a favour, and he makes it happen, but at a cost. And everyone knows that ultimately he collects. And now the bargainer is here to collect. Desmond Flynn is not only the bargainer but also the king of the night kingdom in the underworld. It is more than to ignite their kindled love. The night kingdom is in danger, and only the siren can help him save his people and land.
Why do we recommend it?
I particularly enjoy the bargainer series for the tense and entertaining chemistry between Calypso and Desmond. All the characters in the story are bold and enigmatic. The world-building of the series is pictorial and gives out a cinematic experience. Bargainer series also highlights several social issues, like women empowerment and slave prejudice.
To buy/gift Book 1 in Rhapsodic, click on the below link :
#10 Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
About the book
Title: Throne of glass
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Genre: Fantasy/ Magic
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Type: Series (Throne Of Glass)
Books in the series: #1 Throne of Glass #2 Crown of Midnight #3 Heir of Fire #4 Queen of Shadows #5 Empire of Storms #6 Tower of Dawn #7 Kingdom of Ash
Goodreads rating: 4.2/5
Celaena Sardothein, an assassin, is summoned to the castle in a land without magic, where the king reigns with an iron hand. She comes not to assassinate the king but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she would be released from prison to serve as the king’s champion. The Crown Prince provokes her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. But something evil bides in the castle of glass and it’s there to kill. When her opponents die one by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival, and a determined hunt to eliminate the evil before it crushes her world.
Why do we recommend it?
Caelena Sardothein is one of the strongest characters I have ever seen. However, the faeries are not introduced in the first two books, but they are equally entertaining and important to understand the base of the story. The world-building is graphical. This series is a legendary fantasy thriller and it keeps the pages turning.
To buy Book 1 in Throne of Glass, click on the below link :
#11 Daughter of Light by Leia Stone
About the book
Title: Daughter of Light
Author: Leia Stone
Genre: Fantasy/ Magic
Publisher: Independently Published
Type: Series
Books in the series: #1 Seeking the Fae #2 Serving the Fae #3 Saving the Fae
Goodreads rating: 3.9/5
Why do we recommend it?
To buy Book 1 in Daughter of Light, click on the below link :
#12 Power of Five by Alex Lidell
About the book
Title: Power of Five
Author: Alex Lidell
Genre: Fantasy/ Magic
Publisher: Danger Bearing Press
Type: Series
Books in the series: #1 Power of Five #2 Trial of Three #3 Lera of Lunos #4 Great Falls Cadet #5 Great Falls rogue #6 Great Falls Protectors
Goodreads rating: 4.0/5
Why do we recommend it?
To buy Book 1 in Power of Five, click on the below link :
That’s all for now. These are a few Enchanting Fairytale Novels for your Desiring Heart.
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SO, to conclude, here is the list of the 12 Enchanting Fairytale Novels for your Desiring Heart.
| 1 | The Cruel Prince by Holly Black | Buy Box set |
| 2 | Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr | Buy Now Full Kindle series |
| 3 | The Iron King by Julie Kagawa | Buy Now Full Kindle series |
| 4 | Wings by Aprilynne Pike | Buy Now Full Kindle series |
| 5 | Bitter Frost by Kailin Gow | Buy Now Full Kindle series |
| 6 | Tithe by Holly Black | Buy Box set |
| 7 | Need by Carrie Jones | Buy Now |
| 8 | Glimmerglass by Jenna Black | Buy Now Kindle series |
| 9 | Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa | Buy Now Kindle series |
| 10 | Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas | Buy Now Kindle series |
| 11 | Daughter of Light by Leia Stone | Buy Now Kindle series |
| 12 | Power of Five by Alex Lidell | Buy Now Kindle series |
Do read books on this list Enchanting Fairytale Novels. They will help you to inspire in your creative journey.
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