Favourite Books of 2018

Hey guys, this is Abi here,

And I'm coming at you today with my Favourite Reads of 2018!

Just bear in mind, these are my favourite reads that I read this year, they weren't necessarily released this year.

You can check out all the books that I've read this year on my Goodreads page (or I might write a post about it!)

Enjoy!

1. Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer #1), by Laini Taylor

This was my first Laini Taylor book that I had read, and because 1) the book was huge and 2) the amazing reviews kept me from picking this book up for the longest time. But of course, because it's on this year's favourite's list, all the hype was absolutely accurate. The language that Laini Taylor uses in her novel is just so beautiful and poetic, you can't help but love her novel, her characters, everything. Muse of Nightmares is going to be one of the first books after Christmas, and I can't wait to pick up the concluding book in this wonderful duology!

2. Fireblood (Frostblood #2), by Elly Blake

This book has to be the surprise of the year. After the first book in the trilogy, I wasn't really expecting much from the following book, because I didn't really know what else I could learn about these characters, and the world. But to be honest, I didn't realise how much I needed to pick up this book until I did. It was the perfect follow on to the first book, because we got to find out more about Ruby, her heritage, and the totally opposite world of the Firebloods. I would go as far to say that this was my favourite book of the trilogy, because it was such an easy book to pick up and become invested in.

3. P.S I Still Love You (To All the Boys I've Loved Before #2), by Jenny Han

As much as I enjoyed this trilogy, I think it's this book, out of all three, that I love just that little bit more. The writing was a bit more mature, like you can tell the transition that's been made in terms of language between the first and second books. And what's great about that is that you can tell that Lara Jean has made that transition herself. Also, you get more of a perspective on the side characters, as well as the main ones. Both the events in the first book and the second combine to make this wonderful story full of light-hearted and funny moments that make this book a pleasure to read.

4. The Well of Ascension (Mistborn #2), by Brandon Sanderson

Again, with this trilogy, I loved the entire trilogy, I want to pick up more Brandon Sanderson as soon as humanly possible, but the second one is definitely my favourite out of the three. The world is so immense, so detailed, as are the characters, and the plot is on a whole other level than anything I've ever read (with the exception of IT by Stephen King.) If you are a fan of epic fantasy, then I deplore you to pick this trilogy up.

5. Children of Blood and Bone (Children of Orisha #1), by Tomi Adeyemi

It is no secret that everybody seems to love the first book in this new fantasy series, and I am no exception. I could not put this book down, it was just one of those books that you have no trouble flying through. There was so much that was good in this book, that I couldn't help but love every single chapter. I cannot wait to delve into the next book in the series, and I doubt I'm alone in this. Fast paced, amazing characters, nothing too much or little explained. A phenomenal world. I'm hooked.

Okay! So those are my Favourite Books of 2018! I know there aren't many, but I read so many fantastic books this year that I couldn't pick too many!

What were your favourite reads of the year? Let me know in the comments!

Okay! I hope you have a lovely Christmas, and I will see you all soon!

Byeeeee!

-Abi xxxxx