It's a new year, so it's time to let you know what my favorite books from last year were. I'm going to be spotlighting my eleven favorite books I read last year. I wish I could include more; it was really hard to narrow it down to just eleven!
11. Blood Will Tell, by Samantha Young
This one was so action-packed and exciting. Samantha Young is a great writer, and has many, many books out. I've only read two of them, and both were fantastic. Blood Will Tell is loosely based on Egyptian myths, and it is so much fun to read.
10. The Goddess Test, by Aimee Carter
This one was so much fun! The Goddess Test is based on Greek myths, and Aimee Carter has a fantastic spin she puts on them. I seriously cannot wait to read more about Kate and Henry in Goddess Interrupted!
9. Deception, by Lee Nichols
Ghosts! Lee Nichols found a fantastic way to portray them in Deception, the first Haunting Emma novel. Emma and the rest of the gang are positively superb, and I am ashamed that I haven't yet read Betrayal or Surrender.
8. The Scorpio Races, by Maggie Stiefvater
This is the only Maggie Stiefvater book I've read--gasp!--and I adored it! Maggie has a way to write in such a way that I feel like I am in the story along with the characters. The Scorpio Races is so original and fresh and I would love to read it again and again.
7. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, by Michelle Hodkin
This one feels almost contemporary, but there is a paranormal twist on it that I absolutely adored. It's a mystery and uber creepy. And then end left me with so many questions! I need more!
6. Clarity, by Kim Harrington
This one is short, breezy, and so much fun! It has a family of psychics, a murderer on the loose, and a great romance. It wrapped up very well at the end of the book, but I am glad that there will be more books. I'm not ready to leave Clare just yet.
5. Die for Me, by Amy Plum
This one is a total paranormal romance. And yes, it is similar to some others out there, but this is definitely one of the best. The revenants' mythology was fantastically written, and the Paris setting is to die for... see what I did there?
4. Daughter of Smoke & Bone, by Laini Taylor
This one was so insane, in the best possible way! The concept is fantastic, and the writing is marvelous. Honestly, Laini Taylor is one of the best writers whose work I have had the privilege to read. And I loved that it was set in Prague!
3. Crank, by Ellen Hopkins
Ellen Hopkins writes about one girl's struggles with drug addiction in a way that completely messed with my mind. On one hand, of course I wanted Kristina to get treatment, but on the other I didn't want this amazing book to end. This is also the first--and only verse novel I have read!
2. Divergent, by Veronica Roth
Dystopians were big for me this year, but this was really the only one that earned a spot on this list. Veronica Roth created a brilliant futuristic world, with well-written characters and a thrilling story. Divergent rivals even The Hunger Games, and I can't wait to read what lies in store for Tris in the future!
1. Invincible Summer, by Hannah Moskowitz
I have loved all three of Hannah's books that I have read, but this one is my favorite. Hannah's writing style is gritty and raw and emotional, and this book was so good! I'm getting emotional just thinking about it. Seriously, you need to do yourself a favor and read this book.
So those are my favorite books I have read this year! Have you read any of them? If so, what did you think of them? Have you not read any of them? If so, what the heck are you doing? Go get them all! Oh, and let me know your top eleven books of 2011 in the comments below!
Oh, and before we go, I just wanted to thank everyone for another great year here at Electrifying Reviews. To the authors, readers, writers, and everyone who visits this blog or shares their love of books with me, I thank you.
Below is the list of all of the books I read in 2011, with links to those of which I have reviewed:
Great list! It's so hard narrowing down the list to just a few, especially when there were so many great books out this year.
ReplyDeleteYES YES YES to The Scorpio Races. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteWhy am I not surprised to see Mara Dyer, Divergent, and Smoke and Bone on here? Haha I haven't read those myself, but I've heard they're great. Nice list. So happy to see Ellen too :)
ReplyDeleteHmm, the only two of your picks I've read are The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer and Invincible Summer and while I enjoyed both of them, I didn't like them enough to put them on my favorites list. As for your other picks, most of them are on my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices! Here are my favorite books of 2011.
http://consumedbybooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/top-ten-books-of-2011.html
Love your picks! Blood Will Tell is soooo good!
ReplyDeleteThat's one heck of a reading list, Alex! Wow. I wish I had the time to read more, but RL keeps me on a pretty tight schedule. :S
ReplyDeleteYESSSS, I loved Divergent and Mara Dyer, and definitely enjoyed Scorpio Races, too. The rest of these are on my TBR list, so here's hoping I can make a dent in that pile this year!
Here's wishing you a 2012 filled with health, happiness, and tons of excellent reads!
Smiles!
Lori
Been reading a while, but finally commenting. Your list is so impressive! I'm infinitely jealous. At least I have your blog to tell me which ones I'll love ahead of time.
ReplyDeleteI have Crank and all the L.J. Smiths on my bookshelf, just waiting to be read when I get a spare minute.
Can't wait to see the list for 2012!
- C.J -
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How did I miss this post?! So cool to be on this list, thank you, Alex! :-)
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