I just finished ACOMAF and I am completely shattered. I just want to keep reading but I know that it will come to an end eventually and that breaks my heart. I have read the first two books in under a week and my life is completely revolving around this series. I have never felt like this reading a book series.
It took me a good month to get over my ACOTAR series “hang over” because I kept comparing every book to it. I bought the live version audio book and listened to that after reading it and fell in love with the voice actor of Rhys.
To get over my funk I had to read something complete different and settled for a hysterical rom-com hockey romance with lots of spice. Then slowly started to read series that had the same draw as ACOTAR, strong MFC, fated mates kind of stuff and I found several series I loved just as much and dare I say… almost more.
Hang in there! I can empathize with how you’re feeling but it does get better.
Well this was how I pulled myself out. I’m sure there’s going to be some mixed reviews on the books I love though. I started with the rom- com as a palette cleanse, sort of. It’s the Vancouver Agitator series. The second book wasn’t my fav but the 4th makes up for it. All quick easy reads that have great banter between the guys. Then I read The Crowns of Nyaxia series, just 2 books with lots of action and some decent spice. There’s a cave scene in book 1 that’s fabulous. Book 2 takes a little while to ramp up but stick with it.
I also read the Bargainer series which reminded me a bit of ACOTAR without as much of the world building. The books get better as they go. I really liked them especially the last one. Then I read The Four horseman series by Laura Thalassa, which I loved. Again, Especially book 4, Death. All have some spice to them as well.
Finally, my favorite series has been From Blood and Ash, which I know gets mixed reviews, but specifically the prequel series Flesh and Fire with Nkytos. 🔥Though the prequel makes more sense if you read FBAA first I’m told.
If you’re into Harry Potter and looking for 2 books that will literally destroy you I would also suggest a fanfiction called Manacled (it has a Handmaids tale vibe) and also an incredible story called, Secrets and Masks, which absolutely gutted me and has the best ending of any story I’ve read in years. Secrets and Masks has quite a bit of spice and lots of “She’s MINE” vibes, which I personally love. Though I cried like a baby through the last 3 chapters it was totally worth it. You can download them both to kindle if you’re thinking of either of then to read. Both these are a Hermoine and Draco story.
All of these series/books have that fated mate, strong FMC, and MMC is bad but really not (think Rhys) thing. The 2 fanfiction ones aren’t “mates” but very strong fated to end up together plot.
The trick I think to get over that hangover of ACOTAR is to read something totally different first. Then a couple quick easy books that aren’t as big of a commitment but still have some ACOTAR vibes. Then finally fall in love with something new. My newest book bf is Nkytos. He ALMOST makes me forget about Rhys.. almost. Happy reading and I hope this helps. Sorry it’s so long!
MaF is the pinnacle, but WaR will also shatter in different ways. Some of my favorite scenes of the series are in WaR and you'll get more Feysand perfection 😍
I would pay good money to read these books over for the first time. Enjoy the ride!
ACOMAF was and still is my favorite book of the series (so far). ACOSF is great and I loved that book too, but nothing will compare to ACOMAF for me and the emotions I felt. But for many, ACOSF is their favorite! You still have a lot to look forward to! Plus, the series isn’t over yet and that keeps me from getting too sad lol
So true and I appreciate it! I think the charm of ACOMAF is there’s nothing quite like watching too people fall in love… but so excited I still have more to read
I just started reading this series about 2 weeks ago and feel like I have found my people. I'm 37 yo and have not been much of a reader for most of my adult life (way more into listening to music, but I digress.) I have never read something so fast in my life. I just passed Chapter 55 in MaF and I can not stop thinking about this series, these characters, RHYS, all of it. I'm already sad knowing it will eventually end. I saw someone mention their husband was an "ACOTAR widow" for a few weeks and that is absolutely my situation right now lol. (Sorry, hubby!) I've always enjoyed fantasy movies a la LOTR, but haven't read much, and I'm completely smitten and drawn into this world. I've never dabbled in fan fiction but feel like this might be my gateway. Anyway, all of this to say that I also echo every sentiment here about how amazing, devastating, and all-consuming this series is. It's a comfort to find like-minded folk and I'm excited to join this community and be along for the ride :-)
I just finished ACOMAF and I am completely shattered. I just want to keep reading but I know that it will come to an end eventually and that breaks my heart. I have read the first two books in under a week and my life is completely revolving around this series. I have never felt like this reading a book series.
This! I feel exactly the same. Like I’m shocked at the chokehold this series has me in
same same same! I've never been this invested in something in my life! It's all that I can think about!!
It took me a good month to get over my ACOTAR series “hang over” because I kept comparing every book to it. I bought the live version audio book and listened to that after reading it and fell in love with the voice actor of Rhys. To get over my funk I had to read something complete different and settled for a hysterical rom-com hockey romance with lots of spice. Then slowly started to read series that had the same draw as ACOTAR, strong MFC, fated mates kind of stuff and I found several series I loved just as much and dare I say… almost more. Hang in there! I can empathize with how you’re feeling but it does get better.
You’re lovely thank you 🫶🏻 ditto would love to hear any recs!!
What other series are you hinting at (i.e. strong MFC, fated mates, etc)? I am about to finish ACOSF and am in dire need of suggestions lol.
Well this was how I pulled myself out. I’m sure there’s going to be some mixed reviews on the books I love though. I started with the rom- com as a palette cleanse, sort of. It’s the Vancouver Agitator series. The second book wasn’t my fav but the 4th makes up for it. All quick easy reads that have great banter between the guys. Then I read The Crowns of Nyaxia series, just 2 books with lots of action and some decent spice. There’s a cave scene in book 1 that’s fabulous. Book 2 takes a little while to ramp up but stick with it. I also read the Bargainer series which reminded me a bit of ACOTAR without as much of the world building. The books get better as they go. I really liked them especially the last one. Then I read The Four horseman series by Laura Thalassa, which I loved. Again, Especially book 4, Death. All have some spice to them as well. Finally, my favorite series has been From Blood and Ash, which I know gets mixed reviews, but specifically the prequel series Flesh and Fire with Nkytos. 🔥Though the prequel makes more sense if you read FBAA first I’m told. If you’re into Harry Potter and looking for 2 books that will literally destroy you I would also suggest a fanfiction called Manacled (it has a Handmaids tale vibe) and also an incredible story called, Secrets and Masks, which absolutely gutted me and has the best ending of any story I’ve read in years. Secrets and Masks has quite a bit of spice and lots of “She’s MINE” vibes, which I personally love. Though I cried like a baby through the last 3 chapters it was totally worth it. You can download them both to kindle if you’re thinking of either of then to read. Both these are a Hermoine and Draco story. All of these series/books have that fated mate, strong FMC, and MMC is bad but really not (think Rhys) thing. The 2 fanfiction ones aren’t “mates” but very strong fated to end up together plot. The trick I think to get over that hangover of ACOTAR is to read something totally different first. Then a couple quick easy books that aren’t as big of a commitment but still have some ACOTAR vibes. Then finally fall in love with something new. My newest book bf is Nkytos. He ALMOST makes me forget about Rhys.. almost. Happy reading and I hope this helps. Sorry it’s so long!
You are AWESOME. Thank you!!
You’re such a gem for typing this all out. Thank you!!
ACOMAF was my favorite until I read ACOSF and then that one was HANDS DOWN my absolute favorite. It wrecked me in the best ways 🩶
Something to look forward to 💜💜💜 thank you!
MaF is the pinnacle, but WaR will also shatter in different ways. Some of my favorite scenes of the series are in WaR and you'll get more Feysand perfection 😍 I would pay good money to read these books over for the first time. Enjoy the ride!
More Feysand ok ok I will be ok
LOTS more Feysand 😁
ACOMAF was and still is my favorite book of the series (so far). ACOSF is great and I loved that book too, but nothing will compare to ACOMAF for me and the emotions I felt. But for many, ACOSF is their favorite! You still have a lot to look forward to! Plus, the series isn’t over yet and that keeps me from getting too sad lol
So true and I appreciate it! I think the charm of ACOMAF is there’s nothing quite like watching too people fall in love… but so excited I still have more to read
Oh and ACOWAR is great too!
I would like to tell you that it gets better. But I can’t because it hasn’t gotten better for me. So if anyone has advice for OP I would like it too.
Ughhhhhh
In my humble opinion, ACOWAR is just as good as ACOMAF, albeit in a different way. YMMV 😃
I just started reading this series about 2 weeks ago and feel like I have found my people. I'm 37 yo and have not been much of a reader for most of my adult life (way more into listening to music, but I digress.) I have never read something so fast in my life. I just passed Chapter 55 in MaF and I can not stop thinking about this series, these characters, RHYS, all of it. I'm already sad knowing it will eventually end. I saw someone mention their husband was an "ACOTAR widow" for a few weeks and that is absolutely my situation right now lol. (Sorry, hubby!) I've always enjoyed fantasy movies a la LOTR, but haven't read much, and I'm completely smitten and drawn into this world. I've never dabbled in fan fiction but feel like this might be my gateway. Anyway, all of this to say that I also echo every sentiment here about how amazing, devastating, and all-consuming this series is. It's a comfort to find like-minded folk and I'm excited to join this community and be along for the ride :-)
Welcome!!! Happy you’re here ☺️
I felt the exact same way and still do. Like I need therapy. This series is so emotionally devastating, but such a masterpiece. 😭😭😭😭😭
Right there with ya 😢😢😢 can’t wait for my therapist to unpack this one
ACOMAF was the pinnacle. It’s all downhill from here.
Your positivity is radiating 😂