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Historical Fantasy Books

Add to TBR! Adding these to your TBR is basically self-care. Gorgeous historical settings, a dash of magic, and characters that stick with you forever—what more could you ask for? #historicalfantasybooks #historicalfantasy #bookrecommendations #lemon8bookclub

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Historical Anime

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Historical Fantasy reads

If you list historical elements with a bit of fantasy/ supernatural then you will love these books. Both are reimagining of American historical events and is presented in an impactful way. I love both of them and I hope you do too 😊 #books #currentlyreading #lemon8challenge #lemon

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East Asian-Inspired Fantasy Books I Need To Read🫶

I have always been a big believer in reading outside of what you know and are comfortable with, and I believe that my bookshelves showcase that fairly well (but next year, I want to read even more diversely!) 💯 These are some of the East Asian inspired fantasy books I have on my shelves right n

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Historical Fantasy Duologies

There’s just something about historical fantasy that hits different, the blend of magic, history, and slowburn storytelling always pulls me in. It’s like getting lost in a fairytale that could have been real. If you love books that feel atmospheric and enchanting, I’ve got two incredible recommenda

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PERFUMES to smell like a Medieval Fantasy movie!

#historicalperfume #smelllikeaprincess #darkfeminineperfume #medieval #medievalfantasy

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Romance Historical Fantasy

LOVE LOVE LOVE ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ These Immortal Truths by Rachelle Raeta Release date: June 30, 2026 *Previously indie in 2023 but now a beautiful hardback edition for her upcoming trad release* Thank you to Tor Publishing for the opportunity to review this amazing new book on NetGalley!

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3 Black fantasy book series worth reading

1. Kalynn Bayron has never been shy to play with elements of classic tales that we know well. Greek mythology drips fr every angle. In This Poison Heart duology, a young woman with plant magic finds her fate as her found family and birth family unite. 2. a Black mermaid series is full of Africa

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A promotional poster for the K-drama "My Demon," featuring lead actors Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung. The poster lists the genre as Fantasy, Romantic Comedy, and includes details about the director, writer, producers, and main cast.

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Fantasy/ Romance K-Dramas I recommend Part 1

My Demon: If you like Rumi and Jinu than this is the k-drama version. So cute! One of my favorite k-drama couples. Alchemy of Souls: I still think season one is the best! Tale of the Nine-Tailed: My #1 favorite couple. They are so cute. Great story and happy ending! Bon Appetite Your

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Historical Romance Anime Worth Watching Pt.2 ✨🩵

These anime’s made me a night owl because they are so entertaining 🥰 Let me know which one your favorite #romanticanimes #animerecommendation #historicalanime #historicalromance #animeromance

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My top 9 fantasy reads of the year🐉🏹🌟

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Historical Myths You Learned in School

Historical Myths You Learned in School (and the truth) #history #historical #didyouknow

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but I think it’s a fantasy series worth reading

how many of you guessed the series before i revealed it? the poppy war is a grimdark military fantasy series, and it has a lot of disturbing elements. it doesn’t shy away from the realities and horrors of war, so if you find that content upsetting i would not recommend picking up these books.

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in my fantasy era 🐉

Honestly, I think I’ve been in a fantasy era since I read The Magic Treehouse as a wee child 🤭 I grew up on that series, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, the usual childhood fantasy suspects, etc etc… But NOW! The amount of adult and YA fantasy series that have called my attention are endless!! I s

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Dark historical fantasy ARC

Thank you to Netgalley and Tor Publishing for the opportunity to review this eARC! The first chapter of this book absolutely hooked me. Two pages in there is a ghost cat named Bao and an FMC in her 50's that talks to haunting spirits. What's not to love? Brief Synopsis: The Girl w

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Fantasy/Historical Fiction w/ my unhinged ratings

Do these two genres even belong together?!! These 5 books are 100% shelf worthy 📚 I saw these books on my shelves and wanted to immediately reread each one! Maybe that’ll be a new goal for 2025 😚🫶🏼 #bookrecommendations #bookfriends #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookreccomendation #booksof

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Do you remember the ‘Dear America’ historical fiction book series?

#booktok #nostalgia #90skids #90sthrowback #90sbaby

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Historical Fiction x Fantasy

REVIEW: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 4.5/5⭐️ YALL. This book had me giggling and kicking my feet from start to finish. The banter??? Roman CARVER KITT???? Incredible. Chefs kiss. Anyway onto the review. Divine Rivals, in brief summary, is the story of two journalists (Iris and Roman) compet

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My ✨Favorite✨ Historical Romantic Comedy Fantasy

India Holton and her books (especially the new series) holds such a special place in my heart. She is an author I turn to when I’m in a slump. I just love the witty, funny humor she packs into her writing. Needless to say (I have not done a flat lay in a loooong time) I cannot wait for the third

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Fabulous mix of cozy mystery, romance and fantasy!

I am officially in my historical romance era so I jumped at the chance to read The Gentleman and His Vowsmith by Rebecca Ide! A locked-room mystery with magic and romance in a historical setting that is full of humor, angst and pining? Immediately yes!! ✨ Magic 🔍 Sleuthing 💀 Mystery 💖 Romanc

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My book haul, fantasy, historical fiction

#booktok #books #pirates #piratecore #historicalfiction #fantasybooks

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A hand holds the book 'When We Lost Our Heads' by Heather O'Neill. Text describes it as a 19th-century Montreal story exploring class, gender, and sexuality, recommended for new historical fiction readers.

A hand holds the book 'Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson. Text describes it as a New York Times Bestseller about family secrets, multi-generational drama, short chapters, and a big twist.

my fav historical fiction

I was recently going through my goodreads log and realized I haven't read a historical fiction book in months. I definitely need to fix that but in the meantime I figured I could get myself in the mood by reflecting on some of my favorite historical fiction books I've read in the last few y

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Historical Romance Anime Worth Watching✨🥹

I promise you all these anime’s are worth watching and keep you on the edge of your seat.🥰🫣 #romanticanimes #animerecommendation #animeromance #animecouples #animetowatch

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Four models showcase Selkie dresses, featuring a light pink ruffled gown, a floral print gown with a high slit, a multi-colored puff-sleeved dress, and a light blue floral print dress, embodying dreamy and fairytale-like silhouettes.

Four models wear Little Women Atelier dresses, including a long-sleeved plaid gown, a long pink dress with a white collar, a white ruffled dress, and a blue and white plaid dress, evoking romantic cottagecore styles.

#fyp #fantasy #fantasydress #dress #fashiontiktok #shortdress #longdress #unqiue

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WW2 Historical Fiction Book Recs

Here are 11 excellent WWII historical fiction book recommendations: • Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland • The Fortunate Ones by Catherine Hokin • The Dressmaker’s Gift by Fiona Valpy • The Secret Letter by Debbie Rix • All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr • The Lilac G

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If you like historical romance with some fantasy 🖤

try this! Beneath the crumbling walls of Paris, where revolutionaries plot and the dead whisper, their destinies collide--and immortal knight fated to protect the crown and a rebel woman with nothing left to lose. The Darkest Oath is a gothic fantasy of sacred vows, haunted longing, and love

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The storefront of "Mandarin" coffee stand in Burlington Arcade, featuring large glass windows with colorful abstract designs and an Italian flag hanging above.

An outdoor display of various potted plants and hanging baskets under a lemon-patterned umbrella, with the "Mandarin" shop facade visible in the background.

Hidden historical gem in Pasadena

The Burlington Arcade in Pasadena was built in 1980 and was designed to be a copy of the famous mall in London that was built in 1819! Today it hosts several shops and eateries, my favorite spot is Mandarin Coffee Shop and Monstera Duet, a lovely little plant store with great prices! #lemon8

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Four actors in traditional Korean hanbok pose in front of a traditional Korean house. The image promotes 'The Secret Romantic Guesthouse'.

A man and a woman, actors from 'Alchemy of Souls', are depicted with a sword between them. The man is above, the woman below the sword.

my favorite historical k-dramas part 1 ✨📺

✨ The Secret Romantic Guesthouse • When Ryeoun, Shin Yeeun, Jo Hyejoo and Kang Hoon are in one drama, SIGN ME UP! What a great storyline and acting from every single person. Ryeoun and Shin Yeeun were so heartwarming as a couple and the obstacles they face together when against enemies was so grea

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Witchy Historical Fiction 🔮✨

Get all of the spooky vibes with these witchy historical fiction books! As a little disclaimer, two of these books are missing either the “witchy” or the “historical” elements. The Hour of the Witch technically doesn’t include magic, but it is highlighting witch trials. The Once and Future Witch

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A hand holds the book "THE SHUTOUTS" by Gabrielle Korn, described as Dystopian/Sci-fi and Queer, about a strange and exclusive new society. The cover features a distressed, window-like design.

A hand holds the book "The CRESCENT MOON TEAROOM" by Stacy Sivinski, described as Witchy fantasy and a cozy debut about clairvoyant sisters. The cover shows a whimsical tearoom under a crescent moon.

Fantasy Book Haul✨📚

Here are four new fantasy books I got this week! ✨📚 We are officially entering fantasy season (fall/winter in my opinion!) and I’m SO excited to read more fantasy books! I’m most excited for The Shutouts because I read that author’s debut novel last year and it was really amazing! This sound

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The book cover for 'The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place' by Julie Berry, featuring several young women in historical dresses, a teacup with a skull, and a figure lying on the ground.

The book cover for 'A Lullaby for Witches' by Hester Fox, depicting a tall clock tower and a house against a dark background with leafy patterns.

Autumn Reads (part 2) - Historical Fiction Edition

📚🕯🍂 #lemon8diarychallenge #booksoflemon8 #fallreads Witty, witchy, and intriguing these are some lighter fall reads on my list. Let me know if you've read them! Any book recs welcome!

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A collage of four scenes from the series "Reign." The images depict royal couples in historical attire, including a man lifting a woman, a group lounging, a man crowning a woman, and a couple looking at each other intimately.

A collage of four scenes from the series "The Empress." The images show couples in historical settings, including a man and woman in a dramatic pose, a man kissing a woman's hand, a man holding a woman's hand, and a woman looking to the side.

Top 5 Historical Romance Series I absolutely love!

🌟 Get ready to swoon, because I'm about to spill the tea on my top 5 historical romance series that will transport you to worlds of passion, intrigue, and forbidden love. Let the romance begin! 💗✨ 1. Reign: If you're into royal dramas with a side of romance, you've got to check out &

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🇮🇹 Positano Historical Places - Save for later🔖

🌍 Positano, Italy – history of Positano Italy Amalfi Coast reveals a coastal town shaped by Roman villas, medieval decline, and its rise into one of the most iconic destinations in the world. The history of Positano Italy begins during the Roman Empire, when wealthy families built luxury villas al

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A webtoon cover for "NOT YOUR TYPICAL REINCARNATION STORY" shows a red-haired woman looking at a dark-haired man in historical attire. Details include the Korean title, fantasy romance genre, author Lemon Frog, DOYOSAY, and illustrator A-jin.

A webtoon cover for "THE AGE OF ARROGANCE" features a dark-haired woman with braided hair and a dark-haired man in historical clothing. Information includes the Korean title, fantasy romance genre, author SOY MEDIA, Lemon Frog, and illustrator Hansol.

Historical Fantasy Must Reads 🥰

I'm in the process of reading all of these (except for Gently Raised Beast, I finished that one). Most of them are still releasing chapters full of romance, fantasy, and gorgeous artwork 😍📚 #webtoonrecommendation #manhwarecommendation #webtoonfavorites #romancerecommendations #webt

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An illustration of a man and woman intimately posed in a small sailboat, with the text 'Rocking the Boat in historical romance' overlayed. The woman wears a yellow patterned dress.

A book cover for 'The Hawk' by Monica McCarty and an illustration of a couple in a storm-tossed boat. Text describes Erik and Ellie's intense scene during a storm, fearing drowning.

A book cover for 'The Scandal of Rose' by Joanna Shupe and an illustration of a couple in an intimate embrace. Text describes Moore and Rose's yacht scene, followed by his engagement news.

Rocking the Boat in Historical Romance

When I saw this cover image, I knew I needed to use it in a post! I’m OBSESSED with her yellow, patterned dress, her shoes, their pose, the pillows, the little sail?? It’s all perfect and SO histrom, I can’t stand it. To be true to my cover image, I wanted to make a list of boat bangs where the

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WW2 Historical Fiction Book Recs

Here are 11 excellent WWII historical fiction book recommendations: • The Tattooist Of Auschwitz by Heather Morris • The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman • The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris • The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen • The Alice Network by Kate Quinn • The Orphan’s Tale by

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Book Recommendations: Historical Fiction

Here are some historical fiction books I like! I have tons more history related recommendations along with other genres. More slides with book recommendations as well as film media related content will be posted biweekly. - If you want to be mutuals on Letterboxd, my username @/crisp-leaves -

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Vintage / historical clothing pieces 🧵🪡

The family I purchased these from had the best old family photos dating all the way back to mid 1800s in Ohio🧵📸🧳 #historytok #vintagefashion #vintageclothes #historicalfashion #edwardian #victorian #thrifthaul

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The image displays the book cover for 'The Midnight Sea' by Kat Ross, featuring a golden winged creature. Text describes it as a YA fantasy about a girl fighting demons, questioning loyalty, and includes a Goodreads rating of 3.96. It also shows a 3.5-star Lemon8 rating from @_book.thoughts_.

It Gives Historical Fantasy

⭐️Overall rating⭐️ 4/5 📚Synopsis📚 Nazafareen lives for revenge, hunting demons with her bonded demon at her side. Coming from a small clan, she fights for the kings Water Dogs. She fights to get revenge for her sister. She fights to get revenge for herself. Through it all, while her values and

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MISSOURI HISTORICAL GRAVES

Coming this spring. The most educational resource about our history in Missouri. Follow us to the most histocal Graves. We will take you into the cemetery and show you how to locate headstones. You will learn the folk lore, what is fact and what is fiction. Follow us for this amazing journey. #c

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pretty historical witch inspired ornament✨

…that I made for my mantle this Halloween 🎃 Any other real witches out there? #Lemon8Diary #witch #COLLAGE #paper #pagan

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Historical records

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