#winterreading

Do you love stories full of tension and heart? Have someone on your holiday list who does?

If you’re looking for a winter read that blends atmosphere, emotion, and high-stakes sci-fi, Imber might be for you.

Reviewers praise its immersive worldbuilding and call it “a gorgeous portrait of humanity” and “a slow-building fire that gradually consumes you.”

We're only ONE WEEK AWAY from @wintercourtweek!

'Tis the season for cozy reading, and when we asked, you delivered!

See which fics your fellow fans recommended to help us celebrate the season below. Don't forget to leave a like and comment on the fics you read to show the authors some love! (Divider: @tsunami-of-tears).

Ice Under the Mountain by Intrinsic_gray (Pairing: Kallias x Viviane)

A short one shot of Kallias & Viviane before the events in Under the Mountain (50 years prior to ACOTAR). Short insight of their relationship (Kallias POV). Rating: G

Here You Come Again by MuseOfTheFanatics (Pairing: Kallias x Viviane)

Kallias and Vivianne are meeting again after years away from each other, and trying to navigate their friendship, family, emotions, and the impending danger of their home. Rated: T

My Frozen Heart by HugeWingspans (Pairing: Kallias x Viviane)

Kallias and Viviane are 13 when they first meet in a secluded clearing outside the Winter Palace. What starts out as a tentative offering of friendship grows into undying devotion as Kallias tries to navigate the dangers of court and Viviane tries to get her stubborn father to see her value as a soldier. Power schemes and plotting royals stand in their way as the court grows more and more perilous - and on the horizon, a shadow is gathering its might to ravage all of Prythian and leave no good or living thing untouched. Rating: T

if we dreamt of snow by numericalpie (Pairing: Kallias x Viviane)

Viviane always knew she'd run out of time eventually. Somehow she'd never thought it would be quite this soon. Or: How Viviane of Glacia became the Lady of Winter. Or: The Fall of the House of Kuklahéen of Winter. Rated: M

The Fates That Intertwine by peoniesinparadise (Pairing: Kallias x Viviane)

Kallias and Viviane have always been close, he'd sacrifice things beyond imaginable just to keep her safe and close, but Viviane's never noticed, has she? While Kallias was under the mountain, Viviane tried to take her life. Viviane couldn't say she regretted it, but since the Mother had granted her a second chance, she decided she would make plenty use of it. Rated: M

A Dance in Winter by @animezinglife / wyse_ink (Pairing: Elain x Lucien)

While visiting the Winter Court leading up to Solstice, Elain and Lucien find some time alone. Rated: E

Upon a Midnight Clear by @bloomingdarkgarden / ehoney (Pairing: Kallias x Viviane)

“Long night?” she quipped, bitterness lacing her tone as she sharpened a particularly formidable arrow tip. “What are you asking me, Viviane?” Rare of him to use her name. Kal leveled her a stare, which always had a way of undoing her. Those piercing blue eyes, sharper than honed sapphires, saw it all. The invisible essence beneath her skin. Viviane was never any good at backing down from that stare. Rating: E

Snow Scattered Hearts by Novelhub (Pairing: Kallias x Viviane)

Fifty years before A Court of Thorns and Roses, Seven High Lords fell for a trap set by the wicked Amarantha. This story follows Viviane, a dear friend to one of those High Lords; Kallias. She struggles while he is gone, has trouble coming to terms with what it will mean for the Winter Court, and most importantly, makes a discovery about their relationship that will greatly affect the two Fae forever... if he ever makes it home. Rating: E

As we enter the cosy season of crackling fires again, it was definitely time to visit our favourite bookshop and stock up for winter. I could spend hours in here, it’s such a lovely space and has so many wonderful old books to choose from. My happy place … 😊

Happy Sock Sunday Book Friends!