Top Ten Books I’ve Read So Far in 2015
I don’t know about you all, but I’ve read some pretty great books so far this year. I have really fond memories of reading all of these books–and I’m actually rereading one of them already. #sorrynotsorry. This Top Ten Tuesday makes me pretty excited about the rest of the year, too, because if these ten books are any indication of what’s on tap, I’m in for a world of awesome. In no particular order, here are my top ten books that I’ve read so far this year!
THE START OF ME AND YOU • Emery Lord | Guys, this book was just so adorable. I loved Paige and Max so much, and I loved their very slowly growing relationship. One of my favorite things, though? Ryan. Because he might be the early focus of Paige’s romantic attention, but he’s clueless about it, and a complete doll on top of that.
SAINT ANYTHING • Sarah Dessen | The more I read of Sarah Dessen’s catalog, the more I fall for her stories and her writing. I felt such strong connections with Sydney and Mac and the Chathams, and that’s because of how amazingly real Sarah Dessen made them. I have a big chunk of Sarah’s back catalog to get to, and I AM READY.
I’LL MEET YOU THERE • Heather Demetrios | GUYSSS THIS BOOK. No question, this is one of my favorite books of the year. Josh and Sky are two of my most favorite people, and the story of their “I used to hate you but now you’re kind of my best friend slash I wanna make out with you” relationship is amazing.
A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES • Sarah J. Maas | This is the book that I’m rereading right now so that I can remember all of the awesomeness better before I write my (sure to be glowing) review. There’s basically nothing about this book that I didn’t love.
ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES • Jennifer Niven | Talk about SOBFEST. I cried so hard reading this book. It’s so sad and beautiful and made an indelible mark on me. I can’t think of Finch and Violet now without some of that intensity bubbling up to the surface.
A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC • V.E. Schwab | I haven’t gotten around to reviewing this one yet, but it’s my favorite book of Victoria’s. I sometimes struggle with her books, but this one…the world-building was excellent and I loved Kell and Lila.
EVERY MOVE • Ellie Marney | I’ve been trying to hold off reviewing the second and third books in this amazing series because they aren’t out in the US yet, but I bought them all from the Aussie publisher and devoured them and adored them. Mycroft and Watts are a forever OTP.
MIDWINTERBLOOD • Marcus Sedgwick | I read this book with my girls for our On the Same Page feature, and it kind of blew my mind. There’s really no way to categorize it, but the slowly unravelling tale was bewitching. There were excellent passages, too, about souls and fate and connections that span lifetimes.
THE WRATH AND THE DAWN • Renée Ahdieh | Another book in my review pipeline, and another On the Same Page read. I loved this story. I loved Shazi and Khalid and their powerful relationship. I loved the vibrant culture so much that my OTSP post was a Pinterest board full of images that reminded me of this world and these characters. There’s a lot up in the air for book 2, and I really can’t wait for it.
Oh snap! Good list!! I am reading my first Dessen book now (This Lullaby)– I’m not loving it and feeling guilty for feeling that way. 🙁 I love Dexter, but not the MC. I’ve heard Saint Anything is great, so I’ll definitely give that one a shot! High five to The Start of Me and You, I’ll Meet You There, ACOTAR, and All the Bright Places!
ACOTAR was my first Sarah J. Maas book and I really liked it, but I’m pretty sure I didn’t love it the same way everyone else seems to. I’m a big fan of Dessen’s writing too. Great list of reads so far! 🙂
I still need to read most of these. ADSOM made my list though (it’s my favorite of the year so far) and I also really loved ACOTAR and The Wrath and the Dawn. Great list!
I am really looking forward to reading I’ll Meet You There! I loved Something Like Normal and I get the same vibe from IMYT. I’m also debating ACOTAR. I tried Throne of Glass a couple years ago, and couldn’t get into it but I decided to try The Assassin’s Blade first to see if i can get into the series since everyone loves it so much!
Awesome list!! ACOTAR was absolutely amazing, but I’m not really surprised cause Sarah J. Maas is the Queen of writing. I can’t wait to read Saint Anything and I’ll Meet You There, I’m glad you liked them! 🙂
Awesome choices!! I loved All The Bright Places and The Wrath and the Dawn too. They were both very beautiful books.
I absolutely loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, but that’s a given considering how much I talked it up 😉 I also adored The Start of Me and You (so cute!), Saint Anything (so well-done!) and I’ll Meet You There (such a good story)! Yay for awesome reads, and here’s to hoping the second half of 2015 brings more!
The Start of Me and You and I’ll Meet You There are on SO MANY LISTS this week! I loved both of them.
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I want to read All the Bright Places, and A Darker Shade of Magic is on my TBR.
The Start of Me and You! ACOTAR! I want to reread both btw, so great. OMG Every Move!!! Wattscroft <3 <3 <3 Every Word is on my list only because I haven't read Every Move yet (I bought the Aussie ones too). But it's at the top of my July TBR 😀 Can't wait to read Wrath and I'm curious about A Darker Shade of Magic. Great list! 2015 has been a great year for reading 🙂
I loved A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Wrath and the Dawn, they were both such wonderful books! I still haven’t read anything buy Emery Lord, even though her books have been on my list forever, I really should get on that! Have a good week!
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I love seeing The Wrath & The Dawn on so many lists today! Love that book.
Oh, I forgot to add Every Move. I was lucky enough to get a ebook ARC and just finished that one and I completely agree- Mycroft and Watts are amazing characters. I’ve been thinking of pulling your move and buying the last one from the Aussie publisher.
I haven’t read any of these but A Court of Thorns and Roses has been on EVERYONE’S list. I need to read that one.
I’m brand new here–have you read Kim Holden’s books ‘Bright Side’ and ‘Gus’? Great reads!