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Top Ten Books I've Read So Far This Year
I've actually read 28 books so far, which is a huge improvement for me from the previous years. I have my goal at 35, but by the end of the summer, I'll definitely be around 50, WHICH WILL BE AWESOME. I love reading books guys :D
I'm going to separate it into two categories. The first being books that I knew I was going to love, and the second being books that surprised me and won a place in my heart.
I'm going to separate it into two categories. The first being books that I knew I was going to love, and the second being books that surprised me and won a place in my heart.
the awesome, and ones I totally recommend and love:
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - The whole first love theme is just too cute.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer - YES ONE OF THE BESTS OF THIS YEAR. I'm super excited to read Scarlet!
Lirael by Garth Nix - Ahahah the Disreputable Dog. Awesome fantasy YA, and it needs more recognition!
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein - I literally cried my heart out. And also, Verity is freakin awesome!
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo - THIS BOOK! Also super excited to read Siege And Storm next!
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor - The second book of this series was just as good as the first, minus a few angsty moments but oh well. Can't read to read Dreams of Gods & Monsters!
surprises that I did not expect:
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - Not expecting this to be a historical fiction AND fantasy novel. I've never read TMI series, but this has definitely gotten me interested in all of her books!
Sabriel by Garth Nix - Someone recommended this to me and it has become one of my all-time favorites!
The Spirit Thief by Rachel Aaron - The same someone recommended this one as well, and I do not regret reading it at all! It was everything I wanted and more.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - The whole first love theme is just too cute.
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I'm back from my road trip, so I will be commenting tons!
I'm back from my road trip, so I will be commenting tons!
I'm always so surprised when I see that people are still discovering Garth Nix's Abhorsen series...and then I get excited because yay people are still finding this series and loving it! Lirael is definitely my favourite - Sabriel was totally badass, but teenage me who discovered these novels totally related to Lirael's angst. (And most importantly, there's the Disreputable Dog, of course)
ReplyDeleteYay! I only discovered them this year, and I'm glad I did! I absolutely love Mogget and the Disreputable Dog <3. I think I love Sabriel and Lirael equally, and I love how Sabriel makes appearances throughout the second book. I still have to read Abhorsen, AND THEN GARTH NIX IS COMING OUT WITH CLARIEL. :D
DeleteAhhh such a good series.
I am a fan of the Sabriel series. Bet you can't wait to read the third book. It is the best of thes series, too. I also am a fan of Eleanor and Park.
ReplyDeleteI NEED THE THIRD BOOK. It's the best of the series you say? Well I will pick it up next week then :D
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ReplyDeleteCode Name Verity is a great book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading that. I also loved Shadow and Bone and Eleanor & Park. Great list!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've seen Cinder on soo many lists today! It definitely seems to be a popular read this year. I haven't gotten around to reading its sequel yet, but I am looking forward to it. Shadow & Bone is seriously one of my favourite books I read last year. <3 And I keep hearing spectacular things about Rainbow Rowell, though I haven't read any of her books, yet. :)
ReplyDeleteWhile I read and loved Fangirl last year I haven't gotten around to Eleanor and Park yet but I have seen it on sooo many lists this week! Same with Cinder, Scarlet and Cress =)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved Fangirl! I think I may have liked it more than Eleanor and Park though. My list of Rainbow Rowell goes like this: Fangirl > Eleanor and Park > Attachments
DeleteI just bought Cinder like a month ago, but I haven't started reading yet because my ARCs keep getting in the way. I can't wait to get started on the book :D I've heard so many good reviews of the book. I'm so excited! Great list :)
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Yay for Clckwork Angel and Shadow & Bone!! <33 Now, I am curious...are you fond of will or jem...or both? Both is not impossible :p
ReplyDeleteWell, honestly. I DON'T KNOW. I think I need to read the other two books in the series, or at least the next one, to decide. I think I'm kind of leaning towards Will, but then I also really like Jem, AND JUST augh. I don't know Abby you're making my life hard right now.
DeleteI adored Eleanor & Park--it prompted me to get back into reading YA again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Here are my Top 10 of 2014.
ReplyDeleteShadow and Bone has been popping up a lot lately...I'm going to have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, thanks for stopping by, following, and commenting on my blog!!
YES to Cinder, Shadow and Bone, Clockwork Angel, and Daughter of Smoke & Bone!! All four of these series are some of my favorites!! Also, I really, really need to read Eleanor & Park.
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Shadow and Bone is on my list too - so great! My TTT
ReplyDeleteI own a copy of Cinder and Shadow and Bone, but I haven't read them yet. Great list, and thanks for stopping by my TTT earlier!
ReplyDeleteI loved Cinder and Eleanor & Park so much. I want to get to Shadow and Bone and Daughter of Smoke and Bone as soon as I possibly can. It's nice to have you back, Val!
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So many of these are my faves too! Great list!
ReplyDeleteMissie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
Yay for Shadow and Bone and Code Name Verity! And Cinder, of course, I just read it last year. Marissa Meyer is amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteEleanor and Park is so so freaking lovely. It would've made my top ten too. :)
ReplyDeleteSo many great books Val :-)
ReplyDeleteOf the 3 I haven't read, I own - Code Name Verity and The Clockwork Prince, and I need to hurry up and read them already.
Happy Readind and have a great week.
Amazing choices, both Shadow & Bone AND Days Of Blood & Starlight made my list, as you know! Thanks for dropping by on my list :)
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Katrina @ Chased By My Imagination
You have great books on your list! Shadow and Bone and Eleanor & Park are favorites of mine. :) I really liked Sabriel, Lirael, Clockwork Angel, and Cinder too. Thanks for stopping by my TTT last week (sorry for commenting back late).
ReplyDeleteClockwork Angel and Cinder are good reads! :)
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