Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve done a TTT, but this is one week I couldn’t pass up. We’re nearly half-way through the year (can you believe it?) and already I’m having trouble narrowing down my favorite reads of the year up to this point. But these ten books really stand out, and so I give you my Top Ten favorite books so far this year (listed in no particular order):
The Falconer by Elizabeth May. Just yes. Please give me the next book NOW.
Unhinged by A.G. Howard. Um, yeah. These books are so awesome. I want Ensnared NOW too!
The Line by J.D. Horn. Book two is out now and I’ll be starting it soon (I’m a little behind schedule). Just awesome, folks.
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge. Weird, gorgeous, shocking. Read it!
Red Rising by Pierce Brown. I have no words for just how in love with this book I am. (Well, I wrote a review, so I guess I do have some words…)
The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman. Full of rich history and gorgeous writing, another winner from Alice Hoffman.
Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen. Truly wonderful and I do need book two NOW. Somebody. Find it for me. (Oh, it’s not out yet? Damn.)
The Savages by Matt Whyman. I just read this and WOW. Love Matt’s writing and this was so much fun to read!
The Merciless by Danielle Vega. Terrifying, horrific, gruesome, unputdownable. Just go get a copy, people!
The Rabbit Back Literature Society by Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen. This odd, strange and beautifully written book came from one of my favorite small publishers, Pushkin Press.
So there you have it. I am not looking forward to picking my top ten at the end of the year, because this was hard enough! I’d love to hear your top ten faves so far!
You’ve sold The Merciless to me. Hadn’t seen that one before! 🙂
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Great list! I’ve only read Stolen Songbird but every other title (except The Merciless which I really want to read) is either on my bookshelves or on my Kindle waiting to be read!
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Haven’t read any of these books, terrible! Love the covers of The Line & Cruel Beauty though. They’re both incredibly well-designed.
I just downloaded Cruel Beauty from that free audiobook program, really hoping to get to it soon! I’d never heard of The Rabbit Back Literature Society but wow, that sounds very intriguing. Great list!
Oh man, I REALLY loved Stolen Songbird as well. Such a great read. I need to review that one ASAP. I also am desperate to read The Falconer; THAT COVER alone is enough of a reason. 😉
I also just picked up The Museum of Extraordinary Things on a total whim from my library and had heard NOTHING about it, so I am so excited to see it on your list!
These covers are gorgeous. I haven’t read any of the books you’ve listed, but I’ll have to try The Falconer – I have a weakness for evil faeries, hehe. Great post!
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Great list – I loved Red Rising and Stolen Songbird. And you’ve already convinced me to try The Line 🙂
I can’t believe I forgot to put Unhinged on my list. I guess I technically read it last year though. I also put Cruel Beauty on my list. I loved that one a lot. Oh and I have The Savages too. I think I’m going to read that one next!
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I will have to add Cruel Beauty to my library list–it has been on a few people’s top 10s today!
Stolen Songbird made my list also, it’s a fantastic read! I love the look of all of the books you’ve included!!
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You’ve had a really great reading year so far! I haven’t read any of these books yet, though I’m especially eager to check out Merciless, Cruel Beauty and Museum. Hope the rest of your reading year is just as awesome!
Red Rising is one of my top reads for this year too, and I’ve got Cruel Beauty AND The Line staring at me on my kindle. Great picks!
I love the list you’ve created for yourself here! I really can’t wait to try The Falconer and also The Savages as I have mentioned in previous comments on their reviews. They both look so good! And those covers D:
I would have to put City of Heavenly Fire on my list, if you like Cassandra Clare that is? Check out my non-spoiler review here: http://olivia-savannah.blogspot.nl/2014/06/city-of-heavenly-fire-book-review.html
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