These are my top 18 read of 2018. I tried to put them in some sort of order, but I often like such different things about each of them it’s hard to rank them.
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
Charming. I loved the quirky nature of all the characters, but especially the main character. I also really appreciated the way the author was able to deal with such a heavy topic while maintaining a hopeful charm. Loved this! - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Such a fun read. I laughed a lot. I loved the romance and the characters. Just fun. - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
I absolutely loved Jude. I loved that all the characters were a bit shady. The plot kept me turning pages, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next. - Salt Houses by Hala Alyan
So, so great. I adored this book. I loved that it was thought-provoking and relatable. See my review for more gushing! 🙂 - Rethinking School by Susan Wise Bauer
We already homeschool, so much of the ideas about “thinking outside the box” already applied. I love that she examines ways to work within the “system,” but also encourages you to think about the best ways to educate your child. - Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
I love Jane. I love the world the author creates and how it allows her to explore important issues in a unique way. - The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
I really enjoy Mackenzi Lee’s writing style. Most people describe this book as light and full of adventure. While I certainly agree that it is full of adventure, I also thinks the author explores deeper issues from a historical perspective. Her characters are multi-faceted and complex, and I love them. - Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
- Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller
I had so much fun reading these books. I just really enjoyed myself immensely. Apparently the author has a new book coming out in 2019 that is Viking inspired. Exciting stuff! 🙂 - A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
I love the Court of … series. I am totally in love with Rhys and even though these are mostly fun and silly books to read, I just don’t care. ❤ - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
- Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
So much fun. I loved the characters. The plot was decent, but not overly mind-blowing. But, I definitely enjoyed myself. - Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The book is solid. I enjoyed the characters, although I was not overly invested in most of them. I thought the plot was interesting and was probably my favorite part. The magic descriptions for me became a little tedious. But again, a solid read. - Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo
I became very quickly invested in the characters. The book mostly devastates the reader, but it explores some great themes, especially the importance of children and how that manifests in different generations. - Uprooted by Naomi Novik
I absolutely adored the magical world. The ambiance was compelling. The plot was interesting and the characters were decent. I’m eager to read Spinning Silver. - The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan
I’m not a huge fan of mysteries. And the mystery aspect of this book was ok. But I was very much drawn in by the historical aspect. I ended up reading extensively about the Bosnian War. I really appreciate books that help me learn something new or explore something more in-depth. - To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
I will borrow my previous comments: A fun, but somewhat darker siren book. I liked both the main characters and appreciated their consistency and development. - The Female of the Species by Mandy McGinnis
A dark, but compelling book that explores themes of rape culture.
Caryn Considers 