Hey guys, this is Abi here,
And at long last I've finished 10 books, which means I can finally post one of these!
Without further ado, here are the books I've read so far this year.
Enjoy!
1. A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision For the Future, by David Attenborough
I'd argue that nobody has seen more of the world than David Attenborough. So when I got the chance to read about the places he's visited, the experiences he's had, I was quite excited. And that is what part of this book is about, but that's not all of it. It also talks about everything that needs to be done in order to save the planet from being overrun of plastic and greenhouse gases. Certainly an informative read. David Attenborough's book is one that I feel everyone should read.
2. The Cousins, by Karen M. McManus
I've read all of Karen M. McManus', and I've loved them all. The Cousins was maybe my second favourite of all of them. It was a different pace to the rest of the stories, certainly slower and more gradual, but I actually preferred it, because I got to know the characters (and their backstories) a lot more. As fast a read as always, I remain as much of a fan as I've ever been. At this point, I'd read her shopping list!
3. Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1), by Sarah J Maas
I knew these books got bigger, and that there was no way the plot could continue after Throne of Glass, but I had no idea about what was in store after this. Throne of Glass was just the tip of the iceberg, but it was the start of a very solid series. It was everything I like in a book. A good cast of characters, a vast, interesting world, lots of mystery, intrigue and kick-ass, fast paced scenes.
4. Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2), by Sarah J Maas
Crown of Midnight set the precedent for the entire series. This was the sweet spot between the starting book and Heir of Fire, when the page count just sky-rocketed. I'm still working my way through the series but it seems like every book just keeps getting better. Crown of Midnight was a game-changer for me because I started to care more about the characters. I was emotionally invested and this was only the second book!
5. The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass #0.1-0.5), by Sarah J Maas
After reading Crown of Midnight, it was the perfect time to pick this up, to get a little more insight in the events leading up to Celeana's time in Endovier. Not only were these short stories swift and snappy, they were long enough that I felt they gave more to the main series. Aside from that, it was exactly what I needed to stay invested in the world and the characters, but not to the point where I felt like I was drowning (you know, the feeling you get when you're on the brink of a reading slump.)
6. A Tragic Kind of Wonderful, by Eric Lindstrom
One of the things I'm going to try and prioritise this year is to dwindle down the books on my "Want to read" shelf on Goodreads. A Tragic Kind of Wonderful is the first book that I wanted to read. I had some problems, but mostly it was an engaging, and it was good to read a book about someone with Bipolar Disorder. I haven't read many books that deal with this subject and this one did so with clarity and sensitivity. A wonderful book by Eric Lindstrom.
7. Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3), by Sarah J Maas
I was waiting for the big reveal in this book that every person was heartbroken over when they read this the first time. Although I thought the end was unexpected, I was honestly expecting more. I understand why this book was needed in the series, we couldn't be where we are in the series without this book, but this was my least favourite so far. Sorry guys!
8. You Should See Me in a Crown, by Leah Johnson
Another book on my "Want to read" shelf! This is one of the newer ones, as it only came out last year, but for some reason, this one just got stuck in my head and wouldn't leave. When Liz's dream university plans fall through, there's only one way she can get in: to campaign to be Prom Queen, and win. The last thing Liz wants is the spotlight, but can she do the impossible for her future?
This is a sapphic, LGBT story about a girl that just wants to go University. This was a light-hearted novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. Recommend if you think you might be in the mood for this kind of story.
9. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab
Another book that I was highly anticipating. Not the most anticipated book of the year like some people, but since I've loved every V.E. Schwab book to date, you could say I had high expectations. Unfortunately, although I enjoyed it, it wasn't as mind-blowing as I thought it was going to be. There were aspects that I enjoyed reading about it, like how the time periods differed, the writing (the writing was always going to be amazing, like every single one of V.E. Schwab's books have been), but the characters left something to be desired. I was always interested in what was happened, but I was never excited at the prospect of not knowing what was going to happen next.
10. Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4), by Sarah J Maas
QoS. My god did a lot happen in this book. My favourite so far, for definite. For the first time, I was enthralled in what was happening. I was genuinely worried for the characters for the first time. This book was everything I was waiting for in this series. (Honestly I think the end of QoS would have made for a nice conclusion but I'm glad the series continues from here.)
Okay! That's my lookback on the books I've read recently! I hope you enjoyed it and, as always, feel free to comment below!
I hope you have a wonderful day and I'll see you all soon!
Byeeeee!
-Abi xxxx
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