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Spice Guide

Want to find your next spicy read or the latest TikTok book trending? Here's the place to look for what Larsen-Sant Library has to check out! 

Don't forget to check out the Libby App for an even bigger selection of Spice!  You can also request Inter-Library Loans for titles or request to have the library order them in.

Here's the in library PDF copy while the page is under construction. 

Spice Guide

Currently under construction. Please use the PDF above. 

The image features a cute cartoon chili pepper with a playful expression, set against a simple background.

Here's the rating scale I use. It's the same as romance.io Which is a great tool and the books are rated by the readers. 

The image features cute cartoon chili peppers with varying levels of spiciness, ranging from mild to hot.
The image features cartoon chili peppers, indicating varying levels of spiciness, from mild to hot.
The image features cute cartoon chili peppers with varying colors and expressions, indicating different spice levels.
The image features four red chili peppers and one gray pepper, possibly indicating varying levels of spiciness.
The image features five cartoon red chili peppers with happy expressions, arranged in a line.
(The Beautiful #1) Renée Ahdieh Romantasy/Historical
Located in Adult Fiction  Vampires
Call #: Ah2 Ahdieh, Renee Actually a Young Adult series
The image displays the covers of four books by Renée Ahdieh: "The Beautiful," "The Damned," "The Righteous," and "The Ruined."
From Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout Romantasy 
 Located In Adult Fiction  Vampires and Werewolves
Call #: Ar5 Armentrout, Jennifer   
The image features the "Blood and Ash" book series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, with spicy pepper emojis indicating its intensity.
Standalone Romantasy
McNaughton section Vampires
Call #: McN Bardugo, Leigh
The image features the book "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo, with animated chili pepper icons displayed below.
House of Night series by P.C. and Kristin Cast Paranormal Romance
Adult Fiction   Vampires 
C27 Cast, P.C. Actually a Young Adult series
The image features book covers from the "House of Night" series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, along with chili pepper emojis.
Broken Blades series by Mai Corland Romantasy 
Adult New Fiction
C81 Corland, Mai
The image features three fantasy book covers by Mai Corland: "Four Ruined Realms," "Three Shattered Souls," and "Five Broken Blades."
The Sacred Stones Series by Kate Golden Romantasy
Adult Fiction 
G56 Golden, Kate
The image features three book covers by Kate Golden: "A Dawn of Onyx," "A Promise of Peridot," and "A Reign of Rose," along with chili emojis.
Maple Hills Series by Hannah Grace Sports Romance
Adult Fiction  Hockey Romance
G75 Grace, Hannah
The image features two book covers by Hannah Grace: "Icebreaker" (a hockey-themed romance) and "Wildfire" (a summer romance).
Standalones Contemporary  Romance
Adult Fiction  Rom Coms
H39 Henry, Emily
The image showcases book covers by Emily Henry and playful chili pepper illustrations.
Multiple Series and Standalones  Contemporary Romance
Most of her books are 2 to 3 spices. 
H76, Hoover Colleen Click on the image below to go to the author's website. 
The image features book covers by Colleen Hoover, including titles like "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," along with chili pepper icons.
 A Fire in the Sky Series by Sophie Jordn Romantasy 
Adult Fiction  Dragons
McN Jordan, Sophie
The image features the book "A Fire in the Sky" by Sophie Jordan, with a flame-themed cover and a magic theme indicated by peppers.
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas    Epic/High Fantasy 
Adult Fiction 
M11 Maas, Sarah Actually a Young Adult series
The image features the "Throne of Glass" book series by Sarah J. Maas and shows a chili pepper rating system.