Welcome to Blogmas 2019!
Blogmas is the creation of Sophie @ Beware of the Reader. This is her third year (I think) doing Blogmas and my second year participating. Sophie has provided some great prompts for this month and I'm excited to participate as often as possible. I'll probably be combining days fairly often, like today. If you'd like to participate, be sure to use the hashtags #Blogmas2019 and #BestBooksof2019.
DAY 7: BEST CONTEMPORARY
The Girl He Used to Know was one of those rare (well, rare for me) books that was so absolutely me. I clicked with main character Annika and the overall story, and felt a total connection from start to finish. I know some readers took issue with the direction the plot took at the end, but for me it worked. Everything about this contemporary tale felt genuine and emotional and it become an instant favorite.
DAY 8: BEST FIRST WORK/DEBUT
What a surprise Red, White & Royal Blue was! Casey McQuiston delivered a new adult story that had so much to love. Brilliant yet sometimes remarkably clueless Alex, oh so precious Henry, a heart stopping first kiss, text messages that were both hilarious and revealing, the most clever/snarky/witty banter ever, young women who were brilliant and ambitious, politics and campaigns, laugh out loud moments (killer turkeys!), angst, scandal, romantic declarations, epic speeches, and so much more. This was one amazing debut.
DAY 9: FAVORITE SERIES
The Others isn't a new series, and I didn't even read it for the first time this year, but after doing a complete re-read on audio this year it's definitely my favorite series that I read in 2019. I adore the cast of characters that grew to include all manner of both shifters and humans. While the series spun-off (currently two additional books in The World of the Others series), it's these original five books that I feel connected to and will return to again and again.
HAVE YOU READ ANY OF THESE BOOKS?
WHAT WAS THE BEST SERIES YOU READ THIS YEAR?
The Girl He Used to Know will be my choice for swoon read Tanya! I loved that one so much!!!!
ReplyDeleteAgreed, Sophie. Totally swoony!
DeleteRed, White and Royal Blue is one I'd love to get my hands on!!
ReplyDeleteSo much love for that one! I hope you'll love it too, when you get to it.
DeleteI read all but the first one.
ReplyDeleteI would say the American Dreamers by Adriana Herrara series was my favorite this year.
Karen @ For What It's worth
How in the world did I miss American Dreamers? Just added to the TBR.
DeleteI have not read any of the Bishop books, but I loved both of your other picks. Still hoping for more RW&RB books. That group is rife with possibilities.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, Sam. I would so be up for stories for June and/or Nora.
DeleteI loved The Others too! I hope we get more Simon and Meg someday.
ReplyDeleteI think I read on her sight that she hasn't decided if she will continue the series... but I sure hope she does.
Deleteher *site* not sight (geez)
DeleteThe Girl He Used to Know is absolutely one of my favorites of the year!
ReplyDeleteI have so much love for that one, Angela!
DeleteI always meant to try The Others series. I LOVED Red, White, and Royal Blue. I'm so glad she won some Goodreads awards.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
Casey really deserves the accolades for RW&RB.
DeleteI loved red white and royal blue! I still haven't read anything by Anne Bishop
ReplyDeleteBishop's other series just don't interest me for some reason, but The Others is one that I adore.
DeleteI JUST bought The Girl He Used to Know! It popped up on Book Outlet, and I couldn't resist. I'm happy to hear it worked for you, since it's one I cannot wait to start!
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? ☃💬
I hope you'll love it, Lindsi!
DeleteI loved The Girl He Used to Know! I still need to read Red, White & Royal Blue!
ReplyDeleteTracey Garvis Graves created something special with The Girl He Used to Know. I really loved that one.
DeleteI know I’m not a romance reader, but I kind of want to read Red, White & Royal Blue. I want to know what all the hype is about.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
RW&RB was crazy-hyped this year! While it wasn't necessarily a 5 star read for me, I still totally enjoyed it and would recommend it.
DeleteEver since I saw The Girl He Used to Know I've been saying that I must get my hands on it and read it! It's the end of the year now and I still haven't done it yet 🙈I'm so awful! Lol Reading your thoughts on it has me even more excited to check it out too. Hopefully soon :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll love it if you decide to give it a try!
DeleteI really need to read Red, White & Royal Blue! Two of my co-bloggers, Arielle and Cassie, LOVED that book too! I'm keeping my fingers crossed I love it as much as you guys!
ReplyDeleteJen @ Star-Crossed Book Blog
I was hesitant to read it because it was sooo hyped, but I totally enjoyed it. Not a 5 star read for me (but few books are LOL), but I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it!
DeleteI really need to read The Others! There is so much praise for this series and you know I love a good UF!
ReplyDeleteRed, White and Royal Blue is one that's also growing on me to the point I've added it to my TBR. I was originally put off by the politics element - as I really am not a fan of politics - but Henry and Alex seem too good to miss!
I love The Others so much! Bishop is unsure if there will be more in the series but I’m crossing my fingers that there will be!
DeleteThere’s definitely politics in RW&RB but I thought it was a great balance between the relationships and the political aspect.