After sharing the books that I would gladly through in the ocean earlier this week I thought it would be the perfect time to share the books that I love. These books are my 5-star reads and books that I think everyone should read. They are the ones that I rave about and especially try to get people to get at work. 

There’s a mix of young adult, romance and even some graphic novels that I want everyone to read. Some are more recent reads and some were published a few years ago. But they are still worth it all. Like always these are in no order. 

The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons #2) by Julia Quinn: While I still loved book one in this series, The Viscount Who Loved Me is brilliant and fantastic and just hits all the right places. The romance is fabulous, the characters are fantastic and I loved it so much. 

Always Only You (Bergman Brothers #2) by Chloe Liese: This is my favourite from this series so far, and while I still gave book one and three over 4 stars, this one is exactly what I wanted and was looking it. It’s a sports romance with disabilities and some fantastic characters. Review 

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros: I mean it’s Rebecca Yarros – and you all know how much I love her books. But this one ruined me. It tore out my heart and stepped on it a thousand times. It’s beautiful, heartbreaking and made me cry – a lot. But it’s a fantastic read. 

Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper #2) by Alice Oseman: This is my favourite out of all three volumes so far and I can’t wait to read more. This one just hit all the right places. It made me smile a whole damn lot and I love talking about this series with others. So get on it. 

This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield: If you haven’t picked up this book yet – please do. It made me feel so many things from anger to hope. From sadness to being proud. This poignant coming of age story captures the lives of those that struggle day by day. That tries to make the best of what they have. Full Review

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: Oh gosh I could talk about this book for ages. This book still haunts me today. The passion and thought that went into every word, every poem was just perfect. I love how each poem intertwined, everything felt like it belonged. Just read it! Or better yet, listen to it. Full Review

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim: An easy 5 star read, it’s an empowering novel that explores family, mental health and trying to find your own feet. And while there is darkness in this novel and sometimes you feel like there is no hope. There is also warmth. Full Review  

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: I could not do this post and not include this book. It has easily become one of my all-time favourite books and was going to be 5 stars from the start. It’s a magical and profound novel that truly takes the reader on an experience. It explores family and the notion that sometimes you find them in unlikely ways. Full Review

And there we go, there are some of my 5 star reads that I think you should pick up. They are brilliant in different ways and they all hit the right spot. I would re-read any of these and be in a great way. 

What are the books that you have rated 5 stars that you want others to get on? Do we share any that is the same? Do you feel different about any of my picks? Would you like to see more of these posts? Let’s Chat!