I think I missed the halfway point of the year (oops) but I had such fun with this tag last summer and I really wanted to do it again for this year!
BEST BOOK YOU’VE READ SO FAR IN 2019
Fireborne by Rosaria Munda. I was awestruck by this amazing debut. Do yourselves a favor and add it to your TBR!
BEST SEQUEL YOU’VE READ SO FAR IN 2019
The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War #2) by R. F. Kuang. Fans of the first book are not going to be disappointed by this action-packed, glorious sequel. Get ready for an onslaught of emotions and an ending that will stab you in the back.
NEW RELEASE YOU HAVEN’T READ YET BUT WANT TO
Bloodwitch (Witchlands #3) by Susan Dennard. It took me two tries to finish Windwitch, so I think I’m just nervous to pick this one up.
MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR
The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young and Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air #3) by Holly Black.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT
Again, But Better by Christine Riccio. If you’ve seen my review, you know how disappointed I was by this. I couldn’t even finish the book.
BIGGEST SURPRISE
Enchantée by Gita Trelease. I’ll be honest, I was not expecting a whole lot from this, but it really impressed me!
FAVORITE NEW AUTHOR
Tessa Bailey has earned herself a new fan after Fix Her Up. I cannot wait to read more of her books!
FAVORITE NEW CRUSH
Tavin from The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen and Reid from Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin are DELIGHTFUL. I cannot wait for the second books in both those series!
FAVORITE NEW CHARACTERS
Rasmira from Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller, Lee from Fireborne, and Louise from Serpent & Dove are characters I can think of from the top of my head that I really enjoyed.
BOOKS THAT MADE YOU CRY
No book has made me cry yet, but the ending of The Dragon Republic was definitely a suckerpunch to the gut. Please fix what you did, R. F. Kuang 😫
A BOOK THAT MADE YOU HAPPY
If I’m Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegmund-Broken was such a feel good book!
MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS YOU’VE BOUGHT SO FAR THIS YEAR
My OwlCrate edition of We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal is really stunning, and I’m also in love with the cover of The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. The cover is just so bright and tropical and fun!
WHAT BOOKS DO YOU NEED TO READ BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR?
Other my most anticipated releases, the five books I need to read the most before the end of the year are:
Ah so happy you loved The Dragon Republic! I plan on starting it soon! The fact that it made you cry makes me excited/nervous.
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IT’S SO GOOD. Dare I say, better than the first (at least for me it was). I can’t to see what you think about it! All I will say is: be prepared 😫😭
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Great answers! I liked both of your crush picks.
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Thank you so much! 😊
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You’re welcome!
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I loved If I’m Being Honest! Such a fantastic read! And if you loved Fix Her Up, I highly recommend The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. One of my all-time favorites, for sure!
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I’ve actually read The Hating Game and I totally agree! It’s amazing! I always recommend it to those that love a hate-to-love romance! ✨
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I desperately need to read The Poppy War – it sounds like something I’d love. And yes, Again, but Better was really disappointing for me as well.
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I’ve seen quite a few people have been disappointed by again, but better, which is really unfortunate because (at least for me) it was a highly anticipated release!
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I think Gravemaidens aside all your books are on my list to be read (and awaited with great expectations) too Breanna!!! Oh and I am so JEALOUS that you’ve read The Dragon republic already!!!!
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Gravemaidens just sounds so good! And I’ve heard really great things about it so far! I was so excited I was approved for the dragon republic, but now I have to wait that much longer for the third book….and that ending really gets you 😭😭
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Queen of Nothing will be incredible 😭😍👏🏻
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The entire book community will collectively be freaking out once it releases! 😂
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Starsight *happy dance* I’m DYING for that sequel! I also hope that I feel the same about “if i’m being honest”. Great post
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I cannot wait for Starsight! Skyward absolutely blew me away and I need more of Spensa, M-Bot and friends!
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Me too! It’s my favorite YA by him so far 🙂 not too much longer
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