1. Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley is such a powerful book that everyone must read! It's a coming-of-age story about social acceptance. This may be a difficult read for some but it's an important read.
2. Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee is a new favorite of mine. Don't be turned off about the western theme. It's more about friendship than the Wild West. It doesn't hurt that the cover art to this novel is absolutely gorgeous and perfect. I know this book isn't out yet but it will be available for purchase on March 17th.
3. Dollbaby by Laura Lane McNeal is an amazing novel. There are secrets to unravel and relationships to be built. It's a story about finding out what it means to be a family.
4. The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson is about Hayley and her dad who has PTSD. I enjoyed reading Hayley's story about her relationship between her dad.
5. Playlist for the Dead by Michelle Falkoff brought me back to high school. It literally transported me back. I love the songs on the playlist. You must listen to the playlist when reading. It provides the perfect ambience in order to be totally immersed into the story.
6. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell brings back nostalgic memories about my sister and I reading Harry Potter fan fiction when we were in high school. We are still pretty big Potterheads and I love how Simon Snow pays homage to Harry Potter. Can I say that I am super excited about Carry On? It's about Simon and Baz! Who doesn't want to read it?
7. To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han is the perfect novel about the relationship between sisters. I can relate to this book probably because I can see myself in Lara Jean. I cannot wait for the sequel to the duology.
8. The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski is pretty epic. There is enough action in the book to keep me interested and the world building is AMAZING. I will be attending the release event for The Winner's Crime event today so more on that in a future post.
9 and 10. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare is the last book in The Infernal Devices trilogy. I love all the secrets that are unfold in this particular book. It's definitely an incredible ending to the trilogy. Read this novel before The City of Heavenly Fire, the last book in The Mortal Instruments series. The ending to COHF is EPIC and ties some loose ends from the Clockwork Princess. You won't be disappointed.
I nearly put Lies We Tell Ourselves on my list! I thoroughly enjoyed it. You've got a great list this week! :-) My TTT
ReplyDeleteI love Lies We Tell Ourselves :D. Definitely a favorite of 2014.
DeleteLie We Tell Ourselves! That would have made my list but i went in reading order so it was past #10.
ReplyDeleteMy Top Ten :]
It's so hard to narrow down the list to only 10 books.
DeleteYES YES YES Fangirl, The Winners Curse, To All the Boys I've Loved Before and City of Heavenly Fire are all brilliant! I've been meaning to read The Impossible Knife of Memory and Lies We Tell Ourselves. I have Clockwork Princess on my list too.
ReplyDeleteClockwork Princess :D. I absolutely love The Infernal Devices trilogy. Fangirl is possibly my favorite book I've read post college.
DeleteI still need to get around to reading Fangirl! Here's a link to my TTT post for this week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2015/03/top-ten-books-you-would-classify-as-all.html
ReplyDeleteYou need to read Fangirl! It's sooooo goood!
DeleteI loved Fangirl so so so much! I FEEL LIKE I AM CATH! I just related to her soooo much and it makes a book super special when that happens. *flails forever* I also am a HUGE fan of Cassandra Clare. The Bane Chronicles is on my list ;-) I'm going to start The Infernal Devices this year!! I AM. Here's my TTT!
ReplyDeleteThe Fangirl is beyond amazing! I can see myself in Cath and I love how she is so relatable. I need to read the Bane Chronicles still. I have been putting it off for too long. And you must read The Infernal Devices. I love it even more than The Mortal Instruments series.
DeleteI cried A LOT at the ending of City of Heavenly Fire. I thought the book was a bit long but totally worth reading and a wonderful conclusion to the series. I really want to read To All the Boys I've Loved Before, everyone says how amazing it is!
ReplyDeleteThe Winner's Curse made my list too! I thought it was great! Can't wait for the next!
ReplyDeleteCheck mine out here
Fangirl is so good! I've been meaning to pick up the rest of the Mortal Instruments series. I've only read City of Bones and City of Ashes. The Winner's Curse is another one that I've been meaning to pick up because it sounds so amazing! Great list! (:
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