I've been seeing the Mid-Year Book Freak Out tag all over BookTube and now around the blogosphere. This tag was created by Chami and Ely and their original video and blog post can be found here and here.
1. BEST BOOK YOU'VE READ SO FAR IN 2017
Does anyone manage to pick just one book for this question? If so, my (imaginary) hat is off to you, my friend. Meanwhile, I'm feeling impressed that I've kept it to three.
From Sand and Ash - Amy Harmon
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things - Bryn Greenwood
A Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J. Maas
2. BEST SEQUEL YOU'VE READ SO FAR IN 2017
Just so I don't over-use ACOWAR from the very start...
Etched in Bone - Anne Bishop
3. NEW RELEASE YOU HAVEN'T READ YET, BUT WANT TO
I'm not ready yet. I'm still enjoying all the yummy anticipation.
Damaged Like Us - Krista and Becca Ritchie
4. MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR
Without a doubt, it's CoHo.
Without Merit - Colleen Hoover
5. BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT
Having a beloved series end with this drivel was like a slap in the face.
Up in Flames - Abbi Glines
6. BIGGEST SURPRISE
Urban fantasy is so outside my wheelhouse but I hardcore love The Others series by Anne Bishop.
The Others series - Anne Bishop
7. FAVORITE NEW AUTHOR (DEBUT OR NEW TO YOU)
These new-to-me authors have all made a big impression.
Amy Harmon
Emma Scott
Kylie Scott
8. NEWEST FICTIONAL CRUSH
I collect book boyfriends like nobody's business. These are the latest.
Crosbie - Undecided
Landon - Goodnight, Nic
Nick - Forever with You
Brett - Until It Fades
John - Trust
9. NEWEST FAVORITE CHARACTER
Molly Peskin-Suso. Love this girl.
10. BOOK THAT MADE YOU CRY
Oh geez, how about which books don't make my cry? It'd be a shorter list. ;-)
But these are the ones that induced many tears.
From Sand and Ash - Amy Harmon
The Serpent King - Jeff Zentner
A List of Cages - Robin Roe
Making Faces - Amy Harmon
11. BOOK THAT MADE YOU HAPPY
When Dimple Met Rishi. Cuteness overload.
12. FAVORITE BOOK TO FILM ADAPTATION YOU SAW THIS YEAR
I think it's the only book to movie adaptation I've seen this year - but even so, I loved it.
13. FAVORITE REVIEW YOU'VE WRITTEN THIS YEAR
Probably my review of From Sand and Ash. I was so moved by the book and enjoyed reviewing it.
14. MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOK YOU'VE BOUGHT (OR RECEIVED) SO FAR THIS YEAR
Letters to the Lost - Brigid Kemmerer
15. WHAT BOOKS DO YOU NEED TO READ BY THE END OF THE YEAR
All the books! Or at least the ones here...
Tatiana and Alexander - Paullina Simons
The Crown's Fate - Evelyn Skye
Alex, Approximately - Jen Bennett
Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan
What's the best book you've read so far this year?
What book do you want to read before the end of the year?
What book do you want to read before the end of the year?
Let's chat it up!
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things was so good. I still have to get to From Sand and Ash. So excited for Without Merit. The Others series is one I need to make time for. Everyone seems to love it. I hope to get to Alex Approximately too!!
ReplyDeleteI'm actually giving thought to rereading All the Ugly and Wonderful Things. It really made an impact on me. From Sand and Ash was my introduction to Amy Harmon and I fell in love!
DeleteOh gosh, someone asked me my favorite book read this year so far and I was like "ummm....I don't know!" haha There are quite a few I gave five stars too, if those count as best of the best. And I LOVED Beauty and the Beast. I did see Everything Everything too but I've never read the book.
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It's impossible to pick one favorite, isn't it?! :)
DeleteOh wow, I totally forgot about Everything, Everything. But I loved Beauty and the Beast more so that's okay.
The Serpent King crushed my soul, and D&R is my happy book too! I liked John from Trust a lot too, just because I love redemption stories and the idea that we can change.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, The Serpent King. I had such issues with the character of Lydia but Travis and Dill just broke me. I love redemption stories, too. :)
DeleteAgree with you about The Others series. It's awesome! I also enjoyed Until It Fades, and Making Faces is one of my TOP favorites. I can't wait for Without Merit!
ReplyDeleteAwesome list of books, Tanya. I'll check out the rest. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Geybie! I swear, I feel so fangirly about The Others series that the other day I was Googling fan art and wasn't really finding anything. *sigh* Without Merit is definitely my most anticipated release for the rest of the year.
DeleteI MUST read an Amy Harmon book this year. It is a goal. Also agree about Molly! She's got to be one of my favorite characters of the year too. And YES to The Serpent King, I adore that book so, so much! I think the best book I have read is Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray. As for one I *need* to read... GAH there are SO many, but I will go with... Into the Bright Unknown by Rae Carson- because I NEED that series to end well hahah.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I have totally fallen for Amy Harmon. I can definitely see her becoming a favorite. And I know how much you love The Serpent King. :) My heart still hurts when I think about Travis. (I listened to it via audio and I will *never* get him repeating "Is my mom there?" out of my head. *sob*) I sure hope the Gold Seer trilogy ends well for you!
DeleteThere are a bunch of books here I want to read so badly!! I agree about Amy Harmon and Making Faces! Was so surprised by the quality of her writing! I just read you review of Trust and I see it everywhere here on this tag LOL so MAN I can't wait to read it now! List of Cages and The Others also a must. I also want to give CoHO another try because even though I didn't like Me Before you AT ALL wow she can write!
ReplyDeleteI've read two by Amy Harmon now and she just blows me away. I'll definitely be reading more. CoHo is my favorite... but I don't think she wrote Me Before You. That was Jojo Moyes. A List of Cages was simply unforgettable.
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