I’ve read 76 books so far this year, so this was tough to answer. I also feel like June was a really good reading month with a lot of new favourites.
The Best Book You’ve Read So Far in 2018
A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
Hands down. No questions. Best new book.
Your Favorite Sequel of the Year
Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
It was a re-read but I looooove this book so much.
A New Release That You Haven’t Read But Really Want To
Furyborn by Claire LeGrand
Two strong female MCs (I hope) with magic? I’m so, so on board for this!
Most Anticipated Release for the Second Half of the Year
Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare
I mean it’s the thrilling conclusion to the series, ughhh!!!
Your Biggest Disappointment
A Whole New World by Liz Braswell
I am crying right now, in my heart, about this book.
Biggest Surprise of the Year
Legendary by Stephanie Garber
-or-
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
I liked Caraval, but not Tella – so a book with her as the MC? A book about zombies in the Civil War era when I looked at the cover and thought it was going to be about pirates before I read the synopsis? I was trepidatious about these two, to say the least.
Favorite New-to-You or Debut Author
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
-or-
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young
I was so intrigued by both of these debut authors!
Your New Fictional Crush
Can I talk about my reignited crush on Elias? Because yes, please. It had just been so long since I was in the world that it wasn’t at the forefront of my mind – but it is now.
New Favorite Character
Rowan from Scythe by Neil Shusterman
Ugh. I am terrible. I couldn’t pick someone so I just stared at my Goodreads challenge until I said.. hmm I haven’t picked Scythe for something yet.. let’s go with Rowan.
A Book That Made You Cry
I.. don’t… cry? (Ignore my hyperbolizing in the disappointment question.)
A Book That Made You Happy
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
-or-
From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon
These were both so cute and feel-good. I loved them.
Your Favorite Book-To-Movie Adaptation You’ve Seen This Year
Love Simon
Favorite Book Post You’ve Done This Year
My Bookish Mash Tag was pretty fun to do. I loved seeing people’s stories when they continued to do the tag themselves.
The Most Beautiful Book You’ve Bought/Received This Year
I cannot choose an actual favourite, but since I just received this book – it’s my pick.
What Are Some Books You Need to Read By the End of the Year
Reflection by Elizabeth Lim
This is the one that I need to read by the end of the year. No excuses!
How have you done so far this year? Any new favourites? Book boyfriends or girlfriends? Let me know in the comments below!
A whole new world actually looks interesting though 😦
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It was so promising, but I personally just didn’t feel like it delivered.
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Great answers! I need to read An Ember In The Ashes 😅 I personally enjoyed Legendary better than Caraval, which is a real shock because I usually don’t like sequels better 😬
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Yeah, the second book slump is a real thing but Legendary was fantastic.
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…maybe a buddy read for Reflection??
Besides that, this was great, Kyera! I loved reading your answers for it. Adrienne Young definitely made her name in Sky in the Deep.And I need to do a reread of Gemina soon since you just reminded me of how great it is again. And I still can’t wait for you to read Furyborn!! Wonderful tag, Kyera!! ❤
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Yes, Mulan buddy read! 💜
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Lemme know when you’re good! I figure the two Mulan fangirls simply must do it together?????
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Oh yes, I’ve been so excited by her 20th anniversary and the fact that there’s actually Mulan merch. (I may or may not have gotten at least 75% of it.)
Sadly my library doesn’t have the audiobook. But I may get it from audible, either way I already own the physical book so maybe next week? I need to finish War Storm this coming week.
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Yesssssssssssss. I’ve been trolling through the Disney Store trying to find out what I’m going to invest in.
Okie dokie! Just give me a shout about a day or two before, and I will prepare myselfffffffff.
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I wanted the sweatshirt but didn’t take the plunge. The pin sold out the day of so I missed it. Got the bag, wallet/wristlet, necklace, mug, journal and green shirt. Oh and then later the Danielle Nicole stuff came out so I got the backpack and makeup bag. It’s soooo much and expensive, but my mom convinced me because Mulan is my fave character and we need see stuff for her that I should get what I want or I’d be sad because I missed it. HT also has some cute stuff.
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Oooooooooooooooh YES. I’ve been debating about what I want, but they were all SO gorgeous. That backpack and makeup bag are sooooooo cute. And I hadn’t checked HT. I might need to do that now. D:
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Prepare yourself for sending a lot of money. Some of it I am just putting away in my closet still so that when Mulan isn’t around I have new stuff. So I am using my backpack and two pieces of jewelry that I got from hot topic which I wore yesterday. (Mulan’s hair comb and a Mushu bracelet.)
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Ooooooh very smartttttttt. And that is great! All the Mulannnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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Oh man, so they have the 25% off deal on the Disney store. Now I want the sweatshirt that I decided not to get last time because it was expensive….
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I’ve been avoiding my email all day since they said that they extended it. D: It really is quite pretty.
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ELIAS ELIAS ELIAS ELIAS ELIAS ELIAS ELIAS
REAPER REAPER REAPER REAPER REAPER
*anyways*
Great answers, Kyera! There are lots of books you mentioned that I need to get a jump on and fast!
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💜 Elias fan club? Haha.
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I can’t wait to read a reaper at the gates!! I’ve been waiting so long for it! I know this book will be great. I can’t expect anything less!
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It’s fantastic, I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks!
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