I’m not a Booktuber but I do watch a lot of them. So I thought, for the first time, I would do one of those tags. And here you have it. My mid year book freak out.
1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2019.
The Kind worth Killing is probably the best one I have read so far this year. I loved the way it is written, the plot, story and everything about it.
2. Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2019.
Oh how to choose? Well it have to be Us against you by Fredrik Backman. I loved that one.
3. New release you haven’t read yet, but want to.
Sorcery of thorns by Margaret Rogerson. With its release now in June and the unknown to me author, is certainly one I have high on my want to read list.
4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.
The institute by Stephen King has it’s release in September this year and those lucky few who got there hands on an ARC says it is one great book. I can’t hardly wait.
5. Biggest disappointment.
I have to books I could use to answer this question but finally went with Throne of glass by Sarah J Maas. I loved, loved, loved her Court of thorns series and was certainly expecting more. I was so disappointed that I didn’t like the first book in the Throne of glass series. I’m not even certain I will continue it.
6. Biggest surprise.
Through the fire by Katie Ruggle. The fourth and last book in the Rocky Mountain K9 Unit series. The three first books didnt land well with me but this one took me by total surprise and knocked me flat on my ass.
7. Favorite new author. (Debut or new to you)
I haven’t read enough by new authors to call a favorite, but if I should choose one of them It has to bee Taylor Jenkins Read. Only read one book by her, but really liked it and her writing. Can absolutely see her become one of my favorites.
8. Newest fictional crush.
Wes from the Rocky Mountain series written Katie Ruggle. Hands down! I have such a huge crush on that character that I almost feel little guilty against my hubby who I have been with for the last 11 years. haha
9. Newest favorite character.
Mia Corvere from the Nevernight series. Only read one book so far but I find her really cool and would love to read more.
10. Book that made you cry.
Us against you by Fredrik Backman. I really tried to choose one book per question but had to use this book twice. It is that great and yes, it certainly made me cry to.
11. Book that made you happy.
Sizzle by Julie Garwood both made me laugh and happy because it gave me just what I needed and expected. It was also a little new comparing to what I read from her before so it was fresh and left you with a feel good emotion.
12. Most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year (or received).
The priory of the orange tree. It fit the book so completely and was even more beautiful when connecting it to the plot. Unfortunately the blue foil letters disappeared by use of hands, but still beautiful.
13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
Oh that is so many but my top five is
- The Husbands secret by Liane Moriarty
- Vicious by V.E Schwab
- Needful things by Stephen King
- Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff
- Save me from dangerous men by S.A Lelchuk
Breathe – Kristen Ashley
Ritual – Mo Hayder
The pet sematary – Stephen King
The general – Jessica Gadziala
The storied life of A.J. Fikry – Gabrielle Zevin
The priory of the orange tree – Samantha Shannon
The girl with a clock for a heart – Peter Swanson
Dirty laundry – Liliana Hart
Lover revealed – J.R Ward
Little fires everywhere – Celeste Ng
The chase – Elle Kennedy
The messenger – Jessica Gadziala
The goal – Elle Kennedy
The seven deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle – Stuart Turton
Reeve – Jessica Gadziala
Under Locke – Mariana zapata
Boomer – C.M Steele
Fire and ice – Julie Garwood
Golden son – Pierce Brown