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Favorite Books of 2022!

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023angelicam20092 Comments

I’m here to share my favorite books of 2022! In total I read 38 books for the year, which I’m happy with! The majority of these books were three star reads, but I did have some favorite five star favorites of the year!

The Mark of Athena

I read the first three books in The Heroes of Olympus series in 2022 and I had the absolute best time with them. You can also include The Lost Hero as one of my favorites as well. It’s such a fun and adventurous series, and that ending in The Mark of Athena…OMGSHHH!!! I can’t wait to continue on.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

This book was a complete surprise for me, but I had the absolute best time reading it. Also, I was so happy to finally be able to understand the sayings people always mention.

Heartstopper Vol 3 and 4

I read Heartstopper Volumes 3 and 4 early in the year! I absolutely adore this series and there’s just no way it could not be on my favorites of the year! I mean Nick and Charlie and the rest of the squad deserve ALL THE LOVE!!! ALL OF IT!!!

Blue Flag Vol 1 and 2

This for me, was honestly such a huge surprise. I haven’t read much manga(something I really want to do better with this year), but the manga that I have read have just been okay reads. I haven’t come across a manga that has absolutely captivated me until I read Blue Flag. The first two volumes had me absolutely invested and wanting to keep reading. I really adored them, and can’t wait to continue on.

Here are a couple honorable mentions!

I Wish You All the Best

The Love Hypothesis

So those are my favorite reads of the 2022! What were some of your favorite reads?

Your Favorite Book(s)?

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022angelicam20093 Comments

So this is a very short and simple post, but I’m genuinely curious what your all time favorite book and/or books are? Because I know we don’t just have one! I was randomly staring at my shelves and was thinking which would I choose as my all time favorite stand alone and series? Then it got me thinking what would other people choose as their favorites?

So what would say is your favorite standalone? Series?

What about romance? Mystery? Thriller? Fantasy? Manga? and so on? Just share your favorite book(s)

I think it would be fun to share and we can find new books to add to our ever growing TBR pile!

My Best Reads of 2021!

December 31, 2021December 30, 2021angelicam20092 Comments

It’s that time of year! Time to share my best reads of 2021! These are not books that were published in 2021, but just books that I read this year.

This year I read a total of 38 books! My favorites were

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by MacKenzie Lee

This book was such a surprise for me. I honestly did not expect to love this book as much as I did! From the story, to the characters, and everything in between, this was a great time!

Heartstopper Vol 1 and 2 by Alice Oseman

Heartstopper was one that I figured I would end up loving, so this wasn’t a surprise. It’s such a great story that everyone should read! I’ve only read the first two volumes, but I can’t wait to continue on!

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

I believe Dear Martin is a story that everyone should read. It has a great message, with fascintating characters, and interesting discussion questions. I was so invested in this story while reading, I wasn’t able to put it down!

Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare

I knew I would love this book, so this is no surprise! Number one, it’s a shadowhunter story and I love all of them. Number two, it’s a finale! For me, Cassandra Clare knows how to write finales very well! I LOVED this one!

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

I was very surprised by this book because going into it I’ve heard mixed things. So I wasn’t sure what to think. I was so glad not to be spoiled for this book because I believe the ending is what is hit or miss for people. Overall, I ended up really enjoying my time reading this one, and it may be my favorite Riley Sager book I’ve read(I still two other books of his left to read)

Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQusiton

This book was somewhat of a surprise. I expected a romance story, but what I didn’t expect was for it to be as STEAMY as it was(and damn was it STEAMY.) But I loved every minute of it. I really enjoyed my time reading this story and gollowing these characters. I can’t wait to read more by Casey!