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I feel like this has been asked on here before, but I’m looking for sapphic fantasy/sci-fi books with a similar feel to Fourth Wing or even Divergent.

What I really loved about these books was the competition/training aspect. Our main characters have to train, improve, and prove themselves in these ruthless environments. They are dealing with assassination attempts, honing their own skills and in Fourth Wing, their signets/powers.

Whenever I see recommendations for similar books, they tend to focus mostly on the dragons/fantasy elements, or the dystopian plot, which I also love, but I’m specifically looking for books that feature a training camp/competitive survival setup and opening.

Does anyone have any recommendations?!

Her Spell That Binds Me (Luna Oblonsky) has been the closest to what I’m looking for so far because it has a school/training environment, enemies/rivals-to-lovers, and a competition. If possible, I’d also love something on the spicier side! Thanks!!

My mind immediately goes to authors like Marissa Higgins and Kristen Arnett. Specifically Sweetener (two married woman recently separated seeing the same woman who is pretending to be pregnant) and Stop Me If You've Heard This One (Milf-obsessed lesbian clown).

I love reading books with bizarre premises and wacky/unexpected storylines. Sometimes the protagonists are insufferable, other times they are weirdly endearing, but by the end of the book they are unforgettable. What other books like these have y'all read??

Not just both of the leads are sexy as fuck, so it's hot, I want good banter and dialogue as well! I'm talking memorable couples! They were made for each other, couldn't be with anyone else! I want to be swinging my feet by the end of the book!!!!

I just finished "Jericho" by Ann McMan and fell in love with how quippy and clever the main characters were. Chasing that sort of playful banter. Aside from that sort of dynamic, I'm not picky! I will read any genre, any trope, any spice level.

Thank you!