I got this one up closer to the end of the quarter — and I think I will continue these posts in 2024. When I was putting together my top books of the year post for Instagram, I realized that with these quarterly stacks, there was no way I could narrow it down to only ten books — I ended up with over 30! A happy side effect of mood reading the year away.
Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle. I started out just liking this book because it goes into Glennon’s past (the things that I knew she’d been through, but I forgot that I’d have to live them with her in this installment of her story), and it was tough to read. But in true Glennon fashion, the second half of the book skyrocketed back to my love of her writing, and it was imbued with so much of the goodness that I associate with Untamed (which is a forever favourite) that I immediately pulled Carry On Warrior off my shelf for next month.
Heartstopper vol. 5 by Alice Oseman. I was distraught when I found out that we weren’t getting the fifth volume in February this year, but I also fully understood that Alice needed more time to tell this story, especially with the series taking up time too. I’m so grateful that we got the second season this year, plus this volume, with the sixth and final volume and season three still to look forward to.
Hopeless by Elsie Silver. Are we surprised to see Elsie on all four stacks this year? No, no, we’re not. Also a shoutout to Christmas in Chestnut Springs, which was the epilogue to the entire series that I didn’t know I needed. This series is PERFECTION and Beau’s story was the perfect conclusion.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. Did this book have its problems? Yes. Could it have used a bit more editing? Yes. Did I devour it anyways? Absolutely. After chatting about it with some friends, I have THOUGHTS about what might be yet to come and I am HERE FOR IT ALL.
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. I absolutely loved this book on audio, and decided to purchase the second book in audio instead of physical form because the audio was so good.
Juniper Hill (and the entire Edens series) by Devney Perry. I’m not usually a binge reader, and I’m not sure if it’s this series or KU that has changed that, but the way I INHALED this series was something else. Fully plan to explore more of Devney’s backlist, especially after doing the same with the Holiday Brothers novellas!
King of Greed by Ana Huang. Another author that has made multiple stacks this year! This series is so good, and I loved how different this one was — it was a couple that divorced, and then found their way back to each other.
Caught Up by Liz Tomforde. I saved the best for last – I read so many great books this year that it would be hard to pick a favourite, but if I was forced it, it would be this one. It’s been over two months since I finished it, and I’m still thinking about Kai and Miller’s story, and counting down the days until we get Play Along!
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