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The 2020 Books I Meant to Read But Didn’t Get To

Jan 19, 2021

This week I’m sharing the 2020 books that I meant to get to last year and didn’t. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

There are always so many books coming out and last year was a little crazy. I didn’t purchase my normal amount of books and I missed a whole lot of new releases and that is what today’s list is. These are the books that I planned to read in 2020, but just didn’t get to.

There is a mix of YA and Romance ones here, but mostly YA. I think the main reason for this is because I mostly purchase my romance on ebooks predominately. While everything else I mostly get physical books.

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #1) by Roseanne A. Brown | Legendborn (Legendborn #1) by Tracy Deonn | Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall | The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

From Blood and Ash (Blood and Ash #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout | Blood & Honey (Serpent & Dove #2) by Shelby Mahurin | The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller | None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney

Dear Justyce (Dear Martin #2) by Nic Stone | The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries #1) by T.J. Klune

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday and the books that I meant to read in 2020. I hope that I can get to them this year.

Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021

Jan 5, 2021

This week I’m sharing my most anticipated releases for the first half of 2021. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

2020 was a year and while I may have lacked on reading books from last year. I hope that I can do better in 2021. So today I’m sharing my most anticipated releases for the first half of 2021. I tried to do a mix of romance and YA. While I am mostly reading romance now, I still read a good chunk of young adult. And there are some great ones coming out this year. But enough of this let’s go. Like always these are in no order.

Lore by Alexandra Bracken: It should be no surprise that this has made it onto my list. As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I added it to my tbr. It Greek mythology with a twist. I mean it sounds fantastic and like something I won’t be able to put down. I’ve already been hearing great things about this one and I’m ready for some battles.

Concrete Rose (The Hate U Give #0) by Angie Thomas: You all know that I adored The Hate U Give and when I heard that this was going to be published, I was even more excited. This sounds like it’s going to be such an interesting story and I’m intrigued to see where it is taken. Plus I love Angie’s writing.

The Knockout by S.A. Patel: This is my type of YA book! I just love how this sounds and I can’t wait to read it. It’s a YA, diverse, sports romance, what could be better. I haven’t heard much about it yet but I am excited.

Wild Rain (Women Who Dare #2) by Beverly Jenkins: This is the second book in the Women Who Dare series. I read Rebel last year and fell in love and this one sounds just as fantastic. It’s high on my most anticipated list that is for sure. I adore the characters that Jenkins writes and the stories that she explores and I can’t wait for more.

A Lady’s Formula for Love (The Secret Scientists of London #1) by Elizabeth Everett: As soon as I read the synopsis for this one I had to add it to my list. While I’m not a massive fan of Victorian historical romances this sounds fantastic. I love HR that really explore and create complex female characters that push boundaries.

Chain of Iron (The Last Hours #2) by Cassandra Clare: I mean there should be no surprise that this has made my list. It’s one of my most anticipated books for the whole year. It’s Cassandra Clare so I know I will be reading this the day it comes out for sure! I’m just so excited. I can’t wait to see what happens next and where the story is taken. Because I seriously never know.

Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell: This was crept up on me. I didn’t know that I needed it until I looked into it a little more. Science Fiction isn’t something that I read a lot, but this sounds just fantastic and I can’t resist. Also, there have been some great reviews so far.

Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales: I adored Sophie’s debut last year and this one sounds just as fantastic. And I mean it’s #LoveOzYA so you know I want to read it even more. It just sounds like it’s going to be messy, interesting and addicting and I am ready.

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston: Another one that no one should be surprised is on my list. I adored and I mean adored Red, White And Royal Blue. So you bet I’ll be getting this one as soon as possible. It just sounds so damn good and I’m not sure if I’m ready for it. But I will do it.

The Bride Bet (Girl Meets Duke #4) by Tessa Dare: I’ve been reading this series the last few months and I have fallen in love with all the characters and the world and I can’t wait to read more. I’m holding off reading book 3, so I can jump into this one as soon as possible. But I can’t wait.

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And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday and the first one for 2021. What books can’t you wait to read in the next few months? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s chat!

The 2020 Releases That I Loved Reading

Dec 29, 2020

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!