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The 2020 Releases That I Loved Reading

The 2020 Releases That I Loved Reading

December 29, 2020 Posted by angelreads Top Ten Tuesday 6 Comments

This week I’m sharing my favourite 2020 releases that I read.  Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. 

Today it’s time to share my favourite books in 2020. That will be for another post. Now, this isn’t my favourite books that I read for the whole year, but these are my favourite books that were published in 2020. I can’t believe that this year is nearly over. It’s been a strange one that is for sure. 

I’ve read a lot of different books this year, but most of it has been romance, which also means that most of this list is romance. In saying that there are some amazing YA’s that have also made this list. Enough of this lets’ get into it. Like always these are in no order. 

Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros: There should be no surprise that this has made my list. I have just adored everything Rebecca Yarros writes and I feel in love with this one from the start. It explores the notion of guilt and grief, as well as a fresh start. Camden and Willow were perfect protagonists that each had their own story. Rebecca Yarros knows how to tear me apart and she did again. You can check out my full review. 

Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare: I mean this had to make this list. How couldn’t it? I adored the characters, the world and everything in between. Cassandra really made this one stand out in her shadowhunter world and I can’t wait for more. Depending on how the rest of the series goes, it could turn into my favourite series 

A Rogue of One’s Own (A League of Extraordinary Women #2) by Evie Dunmore: I adored the first book in this series and I couldn’t wait to read book two and I loved it just as much. It was fantastic getting to see more of the characters that we were introduced to in the first book. The writing was fantastic, the characters were great and I had a blast reading it. You can check out my discussion with Ely to see more. 

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: No one should be surprised that this had made my list of my favourite 2020 releases. This is not only one of my favourite books I read this year, but one of my favourite books ever. It’s about love, that isn’t just about blood family or falling in love. It’s about believing in yourself and those that do love you. This enchanting story is exceptional and breathtaking. Full Review.

Who Wants to Marry a Duke (Duke Dynasty #3) by Sabrina Jeffries: I managed to read the whole current series this year and I think this was my favourite of them all. It was such a wonderful reading experience and has everything that I look for in a historical romance. Full Review.

The Reality of Everything (Flight & Glory #5) by Rebecca Yarros: I mean, I couldn’t help myself. It had to make the list. I cried, I laughed and I smiled. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and written exceptionally well. It’s the perfect way to end this series and wrap up all those ends that we wanted to know. It explores grief, family, and friendship. It looks at moving, falling in love, and remembering. Full Review.

Only When It’s Us (Bergman Brothers #1) by Chloe Liese: I was not expecting to love this book as much as I did. But I feel in love with the characters and their families. It’s emotional and heartbreaking at times, but it’s uplifting, funny and made me smile a whole lot. I love that we get to see the female lead as the athlete and disability is so present throughout the novel. You can check out my full review now. 
 
Always Only You (Bergman Brothers #2) by Chloe Liese: I couldn’t pick between the two and they both had to make it. It’s a fun, beautiful and charming sports romance that explores the ups and downs of falling in love. Ren and Frankie were amazing and I can’t wait to see more of them in future books. The disability rep in this one was also fantastic.
 
Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales: This is another one that I was expecting to love as much as I did. But It was a blast to read it and it’s one that I keep on recommending at work. Plus its #LoveOzYA – so just pick it up. 
 
And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday and the last one of 2020. What are some of your favourite 2020 books? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s chat! 

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  • Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle
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    December 29, 2020 at 8:10 PM

    The House on the Cerulean Sea does sound really good but I’ve not gotten around to it yet. Hope it might become one of my top reads of 2021. Happy New Year!

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  • Lex @ Lexlingua
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    December 29, 2020 at 8:34 PM

    I’ve read Evie Dunmore and Chain of Gold and was honestly surprised by both books’ depth and intensity. I’m not putting them into my list of favorites of 2020, but I think they came very close. And I see that T.J. Klune takes a spot on yet another Best of 2020 list — I really ought to start that one soon. 🙂
    Happy TTT and Happy 2021 in advance!
    ~My Top 10 Tuesday Post @Lexlingua

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  • Lydia
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    December 29, 2020 at 11:48 PM

    I’ve heard so many good things about The House in the Cerulean Sea.

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  • Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
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    December 30, 2020 at 4:02 AM

    After seeing The House on the Cerulean Sea on so many lists today, I’m definitely bumping it higher up on my TBR list. The first Evie Dunmore book is also on my TBR, and I enjoyed Who Wants to Marry a Duke very much, though it didn’t quite make my top 10 list today.

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  • Deanna @ A Novel Glimpse
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    December 30, 2020 at 5:18 AM

    I love seeing Yarros’ book on here. That was such a great read. I had two of her books (not this one) on my list this year.

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  • Christopher @ Plucked from the Stacks
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    December 30, 2020 at 7:26 AM

    I feel like most everyone who read The House in the Cerulean Sea this year ended up having it on their list. I seriosuly need to get around to it. It sounds amazing.

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