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So many I love have already been mentioned, so I just like to say I completely support >> Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress Cat(herine), Kim Harrison's Rachel, Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson, Kate/Nevada/Julie aka Aurora by Ilona Andrews, Jane Yellowrock etc.As for Hailey Edward's books: the one earlier mentioned was great, but definitely also read Potentate of Atlanta and the Black Hat Bureau (I actually liked these 2 even more), Deborah Wilde (Magic After Midlife, but also the Unlikeable Demon Hunter).
I still like to add some extra in no particular order:
1. Chloe Neill Chicagoland Vampires (which also has an Heirs of Chicagoland afterwards)
2. Diana Rowland - Kara Gillian series. I like her zombie series too, but it's a tad different
3. Robyn Peterman's Fashionably series. Please do NOT read if you're quickly shocked. There's plenty violence, oodles of swearing, sexy times and Satan is a main character. Peterman wrote batsh*t crazy characters into a hilarious series, but it takes a special kinda of humour to appreciate it. (If you have that and know more funny UF series, tell me! )
3b. Good to the last Death series, also by Robyn Peterman.
4. Uncanny Kingdom- Stella Familiar (London Coven)
5. Uncanny Kingdom- Rita Hobbes (Hexed Detective)
^^ all the Uncanny Kingdom series are written by David Bussell and M.V Stott - sometimes going by Matthew Stott. Tbh I prefer their male MC's in both the Spectral Detective and Dark Lakes series, and those series are better too, but these are good too. NB. There are 2 more FMC series. Branded and Uncanny Ink. I considered Branded "meh" and haven't read Uncanny Ink yet.
6. L.R. Braden's The Rifter Series (Mira). I gave book 1 five stars in my review. I almost never do so. Going to review book 2 soon.
7. Amanda M. Lee. First read the Covenant series in the right order, then the Aisling Grimlock series and then Death Gate Grim Reapers. While all 3 series can be read without reading the others I first read Aisling, in which constantly a very powerful mage would turn up. Turned out: she was the FMC of Covenant College/Dying Covenant. The Grim Reapers books had its own FMC, but Aisling and family turn up too. Often. Hence me saying: read them in the correct order to enjoy them best ;).
8. Amanda M Lee. Yes, yes, she was nr7, but the 3 above are somewhat related. The Moonstone Bay series is a cozy paranormal/ fantasy mysteries and fun to read in between because it's good but less heavy. But the FMC is badass... she just didn't know it ;).
9. Annabel Chase, Federal Bureau of Magic series
10. Annie Anderson, Grave Talker + Soul Reader series (intertwined. See her website for best order).
11. Tracey Martin, Miss Misery (not exactly 'clean')
12. Kalayna Price - Alex Craft series
And that was a look into a part of my 2022/2023 reading list when it comes to FMC kickass characters. I hope you'll find sth to your liking. I know I'm always looking for new authors and series!
Hi--Since this is one of my favorite type of heroine in all types of media I made a Kickass Heroine Fighter Goodread list. It includes some of books listed in posts above, but some that haven't been recommended yet. Hope this helps.
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Let me add Wynter Dellavale to this list. She's the heroine in Suzanne Wright's new series.Start with book 1 - The Wicked In Me.
Kickass. Funny. Vengeful. Smart. Deadly.
Looking for kick butt heroines along with a truck load of funnies, and some major sizzle?Then lucky for you book 2 of Jane Cousins awesome Vexatious Valkyries series is out now.
No one does bloodthirsty banter better than this author:
A Demon Is Forever
Stuck at a deadend job at Valkyrie HQ, Shaw must team up with the flirty, fun Demon/Kaleb. Wooing Godly clients. Soothing pissed off she-demons, thwarting assassination attempts - so many little & big laughs, along the way these two try to fight their building attraction but thankfully they can't.
Do yourself a favour and start with book 1 - What's Up, Buttercup?
Snark & sizzle - you'll love these kick ass heroines.
I started Jan 24 with The Sun, the Storm, & the Shadows by Mikayla D Hornedo. I got it on “stuff your kindle” day- it’s so good! Ft. Two bad ass heroines ❤️
EmmaMay wrote: "Looking for kick butt heroines along with a truck load of funnies, and some major sizzle?Then lucky for you book 2 of Jane Cousins awesome Vexatious Valkyries series is out now.
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A Demon Is Forever
was five star fantastic fun.Shaw totally crushes kick butt - no one does snark better.
KarenMac wrote: "EmmaMay wrote: "Looking for kick butt heroines along with a truck load of funnies, and some major sizzle?Then lucky for you book 2 of Jane Cousins awesome Vexatious Valkyries seri..."
Couldn't agree more, it was awesome.
Heard on the GR grapevine that Ilona Andrews has committed to writing two more Aurelia (Julie) books - assume to follow up - Blood Heir
All hail - Ilona Andrews
Fee wrote: "Heard on the GR grapevine that Ilona Andrews has committed to writing two more Aurelia (Julie) books - assume to follow up - Blood Heir All hail - Ilona Andrews"
I did read this and freaking loved it. I felt like some liberty was taken with the mythology that made me stretch my imagination a wee bit, but I still enjoyed it a LOT. (I'm a very character driven reader.)
I'd also like to add Aletheia by Megan I. Tennant. 736 (yes, that's her name, trust me it makes sense) is an incredible character.Aletheia
EmmaMay wrote: "E.H. wrote: "Firstly, I have to recommend Aletheia Fantastic blend of dystopia and zombie fiction. Seriously, so good!For my second recommendation, I'll go on the record and say t..."
Fair I deleted the comment. Wasn't meaning to be disrespectful, I legit have a lot of groups. So thanks for the heads up!
Rye wrote: "EmmaMay wrote: "E.H. wrote: "Firstly, I have to recommend Aletheia Fantastic blend of dystopia and zombie fiction. Seriously, so good!For my second recommendation, I'll go on the ..."
Hey thanks for the heads up! Honest oops on my part so I did delete it. No excuses, I follow a lot of groups and got my dumb self mixed up. I wasn't trying to being disrespectful and I'll try to pay more attention to where I am next time.
Happy reading all
~Drake
How about kickass Kat from the kingmaker chronicles? The first 2 books in the series are excellent - we won’t mention book 3 where things go seriously astray.
Book 1 A promise of fire.
Jade from the Dowser Series by Meghan Ciana Doidge (and all the spin-off series and the new series she is writing)Jane Yellowrock series by Faith Hunter
Leveling up by KF Breene
The Accidental Queen by Kristin Painter
Forty Proof series by Shannon Mayer
A Demon's Guide to the Afterlife series by Kel Carpenter
The Beginners Guide to Necromancy series by Hailer Edwards
These are a few.
Rye wrote: "I have been on a run of fabulous kick butt heroines of late. These women are the whole package - tough, smart, snarky, funny and capable. Not to cast shade on several other fantabulous heroines suc..."Yes, not to be cheeky, but I purposely wrote The Hunted series to empower women, show that growth through emotional intelligence and resilience is possible in women protagonists. I hope you enjoy the entire series if you get the opportunity to read them.
The Hunted
The Damned
The Aligned
The Condemned
The Delivered
the Blood and flame saga by EA Winters, the 1st book is called the Dragon's Kiss and it has a kick butt female assassin as the main lead. it's 4 books of political intrigue, dragons, assassin plots, war and a slow burn romance (no spice).also A Thousand Steps Into Night by Tracie Chee has a strong female lead, but a different kind of strong. she's just an ordinary girl doing what needs to be done. Befriending spirits and gods, defeating demons, rescuing other damsels in distress, etc.
I love when the strength is in the character's.... well... character
our h, Dylan, not only told us continually that she was kickass - she followed through & delivered. Our girl is no shrinking violet, assume her 3 mates in later books in the series will eventually learn to deal with her independent ways
graceling has a great kick ass FMC and romance too
Hey folks, just joined and wanted to share some great books I’ve read with Kick butt heroines. Big fan of Alex Westmore’s Riders of the Apocalypse and The Silver Legacy. Her other series I enjoyed too! Darkness Descends
Ride for Tomorrow
K.A. Linde is a new author to me. I'm halfway through - A wren in the holly libraryNot only is the book fresh and awesome, our heroine, Kierse, is a kick ass thief with a layered troubled back story.(fingers crossed the book finishes strong)
at the risk of sounding self-serving, I think my main character Rowena fits that description. she's a bit of a gunslinger.I'd post a link to the cover but I'm not sure how to do that yet haha
but I AM currently looking for someone to read it!
The Beast of Gloomenthrall - by Jane Cousins was awesome. 
Two very strong - kick butt - heroines in this read, sisters. Alia excels at all weapons. Whilst Peri uses her healing knowledge to kick ass.
Loved this romantic funny tale - as the sisters go on the hunt for their vengeance
I'm a huge fan of Jude from the Cruel Prince series. she is a wicked unique, deep, fck w me and die character. I love Holly Black
no one can replace Kira...but have finally succumbed to my need for some T.A White as I wait for the next Firebird Chronicles book and have started reading her Aileen Travers series.
The books get better and better as the series progresses, and Aileen softens and becomes more relatable - though never less kick ass.
came across S.K. Dunstall and their Stars Uncharted series (2 books so far)It's sci-fi - and has 2 kick-ass heroines; Josune, an engineer who can never be packing enough weapons. And Nikka, a body modder, specialising in transforming people's looks and health.
space pirates, evil corporate henchmen, and treasure to be found.
going to have to add - Ada - to the list. Check out - The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews. Capable, deadly and coming to grips with new magic and skills in a deft manner.
How about an unconventional kick ass heroine? One who makes chocolates and cookies? But is also an elemental mage with a poison testing sidekick bunny who can regurgitate what ever she needs to defeat the bad guys. Hilarious. And a hot PNR read.Just love Gigi and all her wacky family
To Crave A Curse
i have a few of recomendationslost sentinel series ( 4 books). by ivy asher
AMAZING!
one that make my brain blown is
"Mindf*ck Series", 5 Books by
S.T. Abby inn. audiobook amazing Marie Hawkins &TJ Clark
Lily Yu - Homicide/FBI detective is a kick ass heroine with a badge, a strict code of honour and a rare sensitivity to magic. Her entanglement with Rule Turner - Prince of the werewolves - leads to action, adventure and romance.
Start with book 1 - Tempting Danger