Favourite Books of 2017

Hey guys, this is Abi here,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Let me know in the comments if you received any books!

But it's 2018 on Monday!

Where has the year gone?

But, with the end of a new year comes a new Favourite Books video!

Here's my list of my favourite books of 20171

1. CARAVAL, BY STEPHENIE GARBER

This wasn't my favourite book on my list by far, but just the feeling that you don't know what's real and true, and what's fake, or whether you're facing the right direction was enough for me. Also, you so rarely see that sisterly bond in YA, and their relationship was what made it realistic, because it inforces the fact that you truly would sell your soul for your loved ones. Also, the darkness was creepy and cool.

2. THE HATE U GIVE, BY ANGIE THOMAS

When I heard about this, I was excited. I honestly hadn't heard about anything quite so diverse as this, and as much as I needed a diverse read, I feel like the black lives matter movement was something I could definitely do more to support. And I flew through it. It's such a powerful book that will stick with you. (I read it back in April and it's still stuck with me). I was everything I thought it would be, and certainly lived up to the hype. There's also a distinct possibility that I'm going to re-read it next year.

3. THE WOLF WILDER, BY KATHERINE RUNDELL

This one, without a doubt, surprised me the most. There was such clarity in the writing, and it was clear, right from the start that this was going to be one of those books that I just fly through. It was astoundingly easy to fall into the story, and what I loved most was the bond between the wolf wilder- and her wolves. It may not make sense, but they're her family. And it was such a wonderful experience to read about them.

4. THREE DARK CROWNS, BY KENDARE BLAKE

This was not a surprise at all, really. I more or less knew that I was going to enjoy this from the time that I read the premise. What I didn't predict was that it would turn out to be on this list! I don't even know what to say, I can't even fault it. There's just such a big build, leading up to this fight to the death. One strong sister, two weaker ones. But there are cracks in this society, and there's this constant doubt in the back of your brain, will it be this sister, or is something unexpected going to happen? You never know what will happen next in this, and I can't wait to pick up One Dark Throne in the new year.

5. CROOKED KINGDOM, BY LEIGH BARDUGO

It was odd how much I grew to love the characters, and how invested I became in the story. Yes, I grew attached in Six of Crows, but as II got to know the backstories of the characters, there was a whole new level of attachment. Everyone who has read this book understands why it made my list.

6. SONGS ABOUT US, BY CHRIS RUSSELL

After having loved the first book in the trilogy, I have to admit, I was super nervous about this second one, about where it was going to go. I had no reason to be worried. What started in the first book came back in the second, except something had changed. This time had a lot more intensity. And my stomach is now in knots as to how Chris Russell is going to wrap it all up next year, because it was CRAZY good.

7. CLOCKWORK PRINCE/PRINCESS, BY CASSANDRA CLARE

You guys already know how much I loved these. I just couldn't choose between the two of them. They're both so good. Which is why they're on my Favourites for 2017! I can't even begin to describe how happy I was to be able to marathon this trilogy this year, and get to review them all on here!

8. WE WERE LIARS, BY E.LOCKHART

It is as everyone says: this book is unbelievably amazing! We Were Liars is a slippery, translucent, mysterious book where when you think you know something, it's immediately proved that you know absolutely nothing. It's all such a juxtaposition, I love it. I have never read anything like this and I doubt there is another book in existence that is as crazy as this. And that's why it's on my favourites list!

9. THE START OF ME AND YOU, BY EMERY LORD

This was just what I needed at the time. At this point, I was almost overwhelmed by how much I'd read that month. But this cute, quirky contemporary that I did not even think I would enjoy that much- is now in the running for probably my favourite contemporary. This is a contemporary that is about finding yourself again, and challenging yourself to get back on your feet after having a knockback. And it has quiz bowl! This whole piece was more than just a contemporary romance. It was funny, and light and heart-warming, and that's why it's on here. 

10. WONDER, BY R.J. PALACIO

And finally, Wonder. This book was more than LIFE. It teaches you to be kinder than necessary. That it costs you nothing to be kind. And it's Auggie's story, told from many a perspective. It's beautiful. That's one word for it. Another is enlightening. Just, read it. Just read it.

So that is my Favourite Books of 2017! Ultimately I did read a lot of fantastic books this year, but these were definitely the best out of them all!

I hope you enjoyed the list, and don't forget to let me know if you received any books for Christmas this year!

But that's all I have for you today.

Next: Anticipated released for 2018!

I will see you all on Friday!

Byeeeee!

-Abi xxxxxxx