Happy new year, avid readers and Kindle enthusiasts! As we step into the exciting realm of reading in 2024, what better way to kick off the new year than by diving into a treasure trove of captivating ebooks on Kindle Unlimited?
We know navigating through the vast selection of books on Kindle Unlimited can be overwhelming, making it challenging to find those binge-worthy reads that keep you glued to your device. Not to mention, Amazon’s Kindle interface leaves much to be desired in terms of search and browsing.
Fear not, we’ve done the hard work for you, and ranked some reads that have captivated readers and become a popular choice on many Goodreads TBR lists.
Kindle Unlimited has become a haven for book lovers. It offers a vast and diverse collection that caters to every literary taste. In this blog post, we’ll guide you into stuffing your digital shelves with steamy romances, magical literary fiction and fun fantasy ebook picks!
Let’s dive into our Kindle Unlimited reads for January 2024!
This thriller is the epitome of a page-turner! You’ll be speed-reading through the twists and turns and before you know it you’ll be gasping at the end. This is a great pick if you need to get out of a reading slump, or don’t want to get too deep into a mess of layered, political worldbuilding. Just straight fun all the way through!
Read this if you liked: Verity by Colleen Hoover, The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Divine Rivals
Magically captivating, this romantic enemies-to-lovers meets historical fiction set in a world on the precipice of war – a war of the gods.
Two young journalists are fighting for the top spot, when their lives are turned upside down as they’re sent out to the real world to report on the war. Heartbreaking, tender and absolutely spellbinding, this is a must read for fantasy and romance lovers alike, as it entwines the two in a perfectly satisfying way.
Read this if you liked: Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
The Hunger Games
Okay, hear us out. If you’ve never read The Hunger Games, now is a great time to binge this epic series that shaped an entire generation of millennial readers.
Katniss Everdeen is a symbol of strength, resilience and love in this YA dystopian trilogy, that will keep you reading long into the night. It’s gripping, action-packed, and a must-read for readers of any age.
Read this if you liked: Red Rising by Pierce Brown, The Inheritance Games by Jennifery Lynn Barnes
The Silent Patient
This Goodread’s award-winning novel follows a criminal psychologist attempting to break the silence of one of his patients, who recently, violently shot her husband and refuses to speak about the incident.
This is one thriller that warrants the moniker of “unputdownable” as it grips you from beginning to end, with interesting characters and a satisfying twist.
Read this if you liked: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
Carissa Broadbent has a knack for creating absolutely captivating, epic but extremely realistic characters, whether they’re human or vampire. The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a must-read for any YA fantasy reader, but this one really sets itself apart with its well-rounded world-buildling and engaging dialogue between characters.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night sets the scene for an epic fantasy world, filled with dark magic, bloodthirsty vampires and secrets of power yet to be discovered.
Read this if you liked: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Hooked
This dark, steamy Peter Pan retelling is a fairy tale reimagined. This one isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you enjoy twisted villains, steamy forbidden love and lots of nods to traditional fairy tales, then you’ll love Hooked!
Not a direct retelling, the story follows Peter’s twenty-year-old daughter Wendy, who becomes entranced by Hook and in the end, gets sucked into his web of seduction, treachery and passion. Check the content and trigger warnings on this one, as it is NOT intended for all audiences!
Read this if you liked: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton, The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
King of Wrath
The first installment of the Kings of Sin world, this contemporary novel with fantasy elements is a billionare/arranged marriage romance. A ruthless and arrogant CEO must succumb to blackmail by marrying a low-status woman he barely knows.
Steamy, seductive and downright addictive, if you love dual-perspective romances and insta-love tropes, then this installment by popular author Ana Huang (Twisted Games) should be a quick Kindle pickup for you!
Read this if you liked: The Fine Print by Lauren Asher, Ruthless Rival by L.J. Shen
The Bell Jar
A realistic, haunting, and emotional semi-autobiographical story about a young woman dealing with mental illness, this one hits hard for women and girls as they mature and grow into adulthood.
Ripe with deep, meaningful conversations about existentialism, depression, and sexism, this is an American classic that has an impressive ability to make you laugh and cry. Sylvia Plath is one of the most iconic classical authors in American literature, and for good reason.
Read this if you liked: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, Bunny by Mona Awad
