Finished that one unforgettable book only to be struck with the realization that you might never be able to read another book quite as good as that one again? If this is the case, you might be experiencing a book hangover. It is a condition that impacts many readers globally, and sometimes it seems like there is no cure for it.

However, there are always hidden gems in other books that you might enjoy equally, perhaps even more! Here are four books, each beautifully written in their own right and spanning different genres.

The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

For fans of once-in-a-lifetime, fate-touched romance.

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Synopsis: Natasha and Daniel are two teenagers who couldn't be more different from each other. Where Natasha is practical, Daniel is a dreamer, yet fate manages to connect them by a chance encounter. With only a day between them, their story is sweet, desperate, and too short.

This book highlights the inescapable fact that every action you make has a thousand different ways, a thousand different lifetimes, a thousand different what-ifs? that ultimately shape our future.

My Opinion: I thought this book was very well-written. It delivered not just a butterflies-in-the-stomach romance but also offered up lingering questions about fate. The characters, Natasha and Daniel, seemed very real to me, and each had the perfect balance of human qualities.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for another romance. If you have read this book already, I recommend checking out one of Nicola Yoon's other books, Everything, Everything.

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All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

For fans of heartbreakingly beautiful historical fiction.

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Synopsis: The winner of a Pulitzer Prize, All The Light We Cannot See is mainly shared between the perspectives of Marie-Laure and Werner, who both live during World War II. Marie-Laure lives in France without her eyesight, yet she is a bibliophile and focuses on the positive aspects of life. Werner, meanwhile, is orphaned in Germany with a sister and has a strong passion for mechanics that will ultimately place him in one of Hitler's Youth academies.

Both of our protagonists seem so different from each other, and their lives progress through the book only to have one fateful encounter. With a melancholic ending, this book shows the darkest parts of history, but also the moments of light in these hard times that give us hope, for us and for the future.

My Opinion: After reading We Were The Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter, I was struck by emotions that I have otherwise never felt after reading a book. It was a really good book, and someone recommended that I should try All The Light We Cannot See if I liked Georgia Hunter's book. It is definitely a must-read.

The plot and the protagonists are woven together so beautifully, and for me, this book really emphasized the phrase "you never really understand a person until you put yourself into their shoes." It opened my eyes to see how Marie-Laure remained resilient through difficult situations, and how Werner learned to assemble radios even though he did not have anything. I highly recommend putting this book on your TBR if you have a love for historical fiction, because this book is definitely one of the best.

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

For fans of heart-pounding, hold-your-breath adventures.

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Synopsis: Orïsha: the land where magic used to bloom, but is now crushed beneath the hands and feet of the king. Wielders of magic called the maji, were all killed. Those who were spared live in a hopeless world where they are constantly oppressed.

Zélie's mother was one of the ones killed, and she is determined to avenge her by bringing magic back in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Through the journey she must embark on, Zélie begins to realize that the line between good and evil might not be as clear as she thought. With a phenomenally written world with dynamic characters, Children of Blood and Bone is one of the best fiction works yet and leaves us wondering just how far the characters will go to protect their beliefs.

My Opinion: Tomi Adeyemi created a very rich yet grounded world. While elements like magic don't exist in our world, oppression and rebellions do. Children of Blood and Bone was the perfect balance between fiction and reality so that we can see the conflicts in the book mirrored in our world as well.

I liked how there were multiple perspectives, even though Zélie is the main character. It contributed different sides and opinions that we otherwise would not have seen from a single character. Something exciting is that there is a movie production development of this book underway, and the cast list has come out!

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

For fans of emotionally swept-up fantasies

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Synopsis: For an inhabitant of a war-wrecked world, Iris has surprisingly normal ambitions: to get the role of columnist at a newspaper. The one problem? Her nemesis, Roman Kitt, wants the same job.

As the gods war, Iris and Roman war also, yet to the unbeknownst of Iris, she accidentally sends letters through her magicked wardrobe door to Roman that are meant for her missing brother. As this hatred develops into something more, Iris and Roman must confront not just their feelings but the truths of war, and the fact that the role of fate is unmistakable during war-stricken times like this.

My Opinion: Just like the previous books mentioned, Divine Rivals had an excellent world and cast of characters. While Iris and Roman's haters-to-lovers relationship might be seen as cliche, I think their relationship's development contributed much to the plot. The typewriter that Iris uses to type her letters invokes nostalgia, as typewriters are considered items of the past. I love how there is an old-fashioned flair to the story, and enjoyed seeing their story play out, set in the unavoidable reality that is war.

Conclusion

These four books are each not just masterfully written, but also possess meaningful and thought-provoking messages. Hopefully, this list gave some ideas on what book you might pick up next!