BookTok Favorites That Are Actually Worth Reading

1. Babel by R.F. Kuang — A dark academia masterpiece that takes on language, colonialism, and power in 1830s Oxford.

2. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — A moving story about friendship, creativity, and video games that will surprise you with its depth.

3. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller — A lyrical retelling of the Iliad through the eyes of Patroclus. Guaranteed to break your heart.

4. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas — Yes, it’s fantasy-romance, yes, it’s dramatic, but it’s also an addictively readable exploration of trauma, healing, and becoming who you actually are.

5. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid — Old Hollywood glamour, bisexual icon energy, and a twist that will leave you breathless.

6. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart — A short, twisty read, perfect for one sitting.

7. The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake — High-concept magic, academic rivalry, and six incredibly gifted (and deeply flawed) characters locked in a secret society.

8. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi — Once it hooks you, you’ll binge the entire series before you know it.