Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone join as you please. This week’s topic is: Top Ten Best Books of 2016.

2016 has been a so, so year of books. I have read some amazing books this year that I adored, however, it wasn’t a whole lot. I’ve read nearly 100 books this year, but only 14 of those have been 5 stars or close. In saying that the 10 on the list were the best that I read this year.

As always these are in no particular order.  However, there is a mix of different books here, some fantasy, some contemporary and a little historical here and there.

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare: Lady Midnight ripped my heart out of my chest. Cassandra Clare brings the magic of the shadow world into a new light, in a gripping first novel of a new series, Lady Midnight is dark, fun and full of ups and down, it is going to rip your heart apart | Full Review

The Winner’s Kiss by Marie Rutkoski: The Winner’s Kiss was a near perfect ending to a brilliant series that blew my expectations. It deals with many things from politics, religion, war, and love. The Winner’s Kiss is about love, betrayal, friendship and what would people do to do for their empire. The Winner’s Kiss takes you on a journey like no other. It captures your heart but wreaks your emotions, but it will break you and put you together over and over again until the last page | Full Review

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys: I have talked about this book for all of 2016. It’s Beautiful, captivating, and extraordinary. Salt to the Sea is a gorgeous novel that brings to light a catastrophe that seems to be forgotten. With stunning writing and intriguing characters Ruta Sepetys brings a novel that tells a story that everyone needs to read | Full Review

Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan: The Hammer of Thor is an engaging hilarious novel that takes you on a journey that you never want to leave. It’s about friendship, family, and finding out who you are. It’s nail-biting, entertaining and one for everyone, plus with that last line – I am in need of the final book | Full Review

When Michael Met Mina by Randa Abdel-Fattah: When Michael Met Mina should be on every high school book list in the country. The younger generations need to know that sometimes the government and media lie and manipulate the sense of asylum seekers. They need to know that most of these people are not illegal or jumping the queue. That they are just simply people looking for freedom, safety and peace. Nevertheless, it’s an important story to write and share | Full Review #LoveOzYA

Disruption by Jessica Shirvington: Disruption made me laugh, nearly cry and had me squealing for more. It’s a fantastic book that you will not stop reading from the first page. With enthralling characters, an engrossing world and a plot that just keeps you right there in the action Disruption is a must read for everyone that loves YA and beyond | Full Review #LoveOzYA

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake: Three Dark Crowns is dark and sinister. You don’t know who to trust or what is going to happen next. There were a couple of problems here and there, but overall, I really enjoyed it. The reader is left on their feet through the book, and even when it ends, you are left standing on the edge of a cliff.

The Yearbook Committee by Sarah Ayoub: The Yearbook Committee is enchanting, you will be torn apart and put together over and over again. You will be taken on a ride with 5 students in their class year of high school – but be prepared | Full Review #LoveOzYA

Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley: Words in Deep Blue is a poignant, beautiful story. With fleshed out characters, gorgeous writing and a concept that is for every book lover. It’s about love, friendship, family and grief. You are taken on a journey through up’s and down’s and pulled into pieces.

The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas: The Darkest Corners is a mind-blowing, heartbreaking thriller. It questions; truth, friendship and if someone can manipulate what they thought had happened. It shows us that family is not always family, not matter what you believe. Nevertheless, if you like any book that will mess with your mind and ask you to question everyone, then this is the book for you.

That is it for this week and the last Top Ten Tuesday for this year. What are some of your best books of 2016? Do we share any of the same? Are you planning to read any of these books? Let’s Chat!

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