Born to explore, Sagittarius readers live through the thrilling books they read. These adventurous reads will take you across unknown lands and heart-pounding journeys that mirror your free spirit. From epic fantasies to real-world explorations of humanity, these titles will make the perfect literary friend for your next journey. Let’s dive into the ultimate list of adventure-filled reads for the daring Sagittarius reader.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
Trigger warning: This book contains descriptions of abuse, depression, and suicide. Please read the full list of TWs before purchasing.
Schwab’s beloved novel follows the extraordinary life of Addie, a young woman cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets in exchange for immortality. Desperate to establish her legacy, Addie spends the next few centuries focused on combating boredom and attempting to feel connected in a world that wouldn’t change without her in it. Until one day, Addie meets a man who somehow remembers her name. Join Addie on the once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will be her relationship with this man of intrigue in The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
When long-time friends Sam and Sadie collaborate on the development of a video game, they never could have imagined the heights it would reach. Suddenly launched into stardom, the two friends will need to navigate their relationship with each other alongside the search for identity in a world that knows their name but not their hearts. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow will take you on a journey that you’ve never taken before, exploring the never-ending need for love.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Trigger Warning: This book contains descriptions of miscarriage and suicidal ideation. Please exercise personal care while reading.
Espach’s The Wedding People follows a disgruntled young woman on her search for her purpose after heartbreak. Lila has planned her wedding day down to the tiniest detail; nothing will get in her way of the perfect day. She has everything ready except for the unexpected arrival of Phoebe, a stranger who has run away from her life at home to the Cornwall Inn. When Lila meets Phoebe in the elevator, they begin to confide in each other, each finding an escape in the safety of confessing their deepest fears to a complete stranger. How will their lives intersect as Lila’s wedding day is put on hold for Phoebe in this immensely human story?
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Trigger warning: This book contains descriptions of homophobia and misogyny. Please read the full list of TWs before purchasing.
When Joan, a woman with an intense fascination with the stars, is given the opportunity to be one of the first female scientists to join NASA’s space shuttle program, she dedicates her days to training for a trip into space. As Joan grows closer to the crew that she will be spending months on end with, they form a bond stronger than gravity itself. How will their relationship develop as they begin their mission and learn to live in a new world confined to the space of their flight deck in Reid’s Atmosphere?
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab
Trigger warning: This book contains descriptions of abuse, suicide, and death. Please read the full list of TWs prior to purchasing.
Schwab’s Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil has much more to offer beyond the gorgeous cover. This story follows the supernatural lives of a group of vampires as they search for meaningful connections in a world filled with creatures unlike themselves. Spanning across history, we witness three women become vampires in vastly different circumstances. If you’re looking for gorgeous prose paired with incredibly tense interactions, this title is for you.
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
Trigger warning: This book contains descriptions of cancer, drowning, and adult-minor relationships. Please read the full list of TWs prior to purchasing.
When a mysterious woman washes ashore on a secluded island that a close family calls home, they aren’t quite sure what to do with her. Dominic, though, is starting to think that this woman might be exactly what his family needed to combat the feelings of isolation that come with living alone on an island. Before long, the woman and Dominic both discover that they’re hiding things from one another. Reveal their secrets and find out what happens in McConaghy’s Wild Dark Shore.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
In Evan’s The Correspondent, our introspective main character, Sybil, has lived a life filled with love and loss. She uses letters to reflect on her days, writing continuously to the people she needs to confront. When Sybil starts to receive responses to her letters, she must begin to face the mistakes she’s made throughout her life. This novel is incredibly human, exploring regret, forgiveness, and connection. If you’re looking to be deeply moved, look no further than Evans’ The Correspondent.
The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett
Trigger Warning: This book contains descriptions of child death, alcoholism, and suicide. Please read the full list of TWs before purchasing.
In this heart-warming novel, middle-aged father PJ is given a second chance at love when he finds out that his high school sweetheart’s husband is single. After the death of his eldest daughter and the fallout of his marriage, PJ jumps at the chance to walk through life happily again, packing his family into a car and setting off on the road trip of a lifetime. With Hartnett’s The Road to Tender Hearts, you will follow a physical journey accompanied by an equally monumental emotional one for a man who once thought his life was over.
Heart the Lover by Lily King
Trigger warning: This book contains descriptions of cancer, death, and grief. Please read the full list of TWs before purchasing.
Jordan never expected the love triangle of her youth to haunt her into her adulthood, but here we are. Best friends Sam and Yash invite Jordan to stay with them in the house they’re housesitting for their professor, leading to the development of a passionate love triangle. Years later, Jordan thought she had left both the boys behind her until an unexpected visit resurfaced buried feelings from her past. Will Jordan honor her heart, or is her new life just too good to sacrifice for another chance at young love in King’s Heart the Lover?
The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson
Exploring the strength it takes to find acceptance after running from the past, Butson’s The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds follows Thea. After escaping her complicated life in New Zealand, Thea finds herself in Guatemala, where she meets a couple who support her desire to forget about life and party the days away. When disaster strikes, Thea flees to Tasmania and finds herself in a new relationship that will require her to not only open up about her past, but fully come to terms with it before she can move on. This stunning title takes you on an international journey of exploring the lengths that one will go to in hopes of avoiding the truth.
The adventure never ends for Sagittarius readers. These books capture the thrill of exploration and the beauty in risk that defines your beautifully fiery sign. Whether you’re planning your next expedition or just looking to embark on a literary journey, these titles will keep your curiosity alive. Let these stories remind you that freedom is the greatest journey.
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