It’s that time of the year again! Let us reflect on the good books, the bad books, and the ones that emotionally destroyed us so far this 2019. And what a better way to do that than by doing the Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag?
1. Best Book You’ve Read So Far in 2019:
Archenemies by Marissa Meyer. I have been raving about this one since the cover was revealed. I only got the chance to read it this year, and I loved how the world expanded in so many ways. This is an exhilarating continuation to an already thrilling first book. If you’re on the fence about this one, I’d say go for it!
2. Best Sequel You’ve Read So Far in 2019:
Archenemies, again, is an excellent sequel, but I’m going to give a different answer.
The Wicked King was a really enjoyable read. I did feel like it was dense at times, but the kick ass characters and exciting plot totally make up for it. This sequel leaves off in quite a cliffhanger, making readers feel impatient for the third and final book.
3. New Release You Haven’t Read Yet, But Want To?
There are many I haven’t read, mainly because my local bookstores never get new releases on time. However, I recently ordered some books I’m thrilled about. One that I have been craving to read is Defy Me because I simply love that series. I’ve been avoiding spoilers like the plague, no joke.
4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2019:
I am anxiously waiting for Queen of Nothing and Supernova, both conclusions to some of my favorite series. So in one hand, I just want them to come out already, but on the other hand, I don’t want them to ever end.
5. Biggest Disappointment?
Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes is one I did not enjoy. As a reader who prefers character driven stories, I simply cannot stand weak characters with the personality of a paper clip. Though I have to say the world building was fascinating. The author’s take on Wonderland was original and interesting, but I wish it had come more into play. This one was just not my cup of tea.
6. Biggest Surprise?
When I started reading Angie Thomas’s On the Come Up, I didn’t exactly go in with low expectations. I just didn’t expect to love it as much as her previous phenomenon, The Hate U Give. However, folks, all I can say is that Angie Thomas did it again with the developed characters, unique plot, and important message.
7. Favourite New Author?
In 2019, I read Holly Black’s novels for the first time, and I have to say that I was honestly surprised by the cunning plot and characters. I have to admit, I feared that I wouldn’t enjoy The Cruel Prince as much as the rest of the world did, but it blew my expectations out of the water.
8. Newest Fictional Crush?
Every character from the Renegades series is a badass, which I obviously find attractive, lol. But in all seriousness, Adrian’s charming personality and Nova’s ambition are things that have maade me grown to love them.
9. Newest Favourite Character?
My husband, Richard Gansey III. I finally finished reading the Raven Cycle in the beginning of this year, and my heart was broken and mended by this dude.
10. Book That Made You Cry?
I’m basically devoid of any feelings, so it’s hard for me to get me emotional enough to cry over books. That said, however, Queen of Air and Darkness made me cry more than once. This conclusion had a few aspects that let me down, but every time something remotely threatening happened to any of the characters, I burst out in tears.
11. Book That Made You Happy?
Everyone’s an aliebn when you’re an aliebn too is a graphic novel that transmits profound messages through the story of an alien that interacts with living (and some non living) things on Earth. Frienship, loneliness, and love are all themes that are touched upon in this little book.
12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?
I suck at watching movies, so I believe I haven’t watched any this year. Give me some recommendations in the comments!
13. Favourite Review You’ve Written This Year?
I only started writing on my blog this year, but I enjoyed myself while writing my reviews for The Folk of the Air series.
14. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year?
I recently got a beautiful edition of Little Women, and I’m obsessed with the soft cover and purple accents it has. It even includes a ribbon bookmark in the book. This beautiful edition is definitely motivating me to pick it up.
15. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Defy Me, Three Dark Crowns, Radio Silence, Daisy Jones and the Six, and Ghosts of the Shadow Market. I recently ordered some of these, so I can’t contain my excitement to start reading them.
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