My Favorite Books of 2016

Hey guys! So right now all I can seem to think about or talk about is Weapon Icean. I just ordered five copies last Friday so I'm hoping they'll be here by next week. I can't wait to have my book in my hands! It's so surreal.






I want to do a string of blog posts about Weapon Icean. Some character files and posts about the superhero genre but I didn't feel like this was a good week to start that what with Christmas so close. I think I'll start it next Wednesday.






Also I'm obsessed with Pinterest and that's where I get most of my inspiration so check out my Storyboard for Weapon Icean Here..






For now though I want to give you guys a list of the best books I've read in 2016. I know it's a tiny bit early to be thinking back on this year since Christmas isn't even here yet but I've been thinking a lot about all that's happened in 2016 in my life. This year was pretty slow going in the book category. Maybe because this year has been the year of TV shows and writing for me. That and for some reason this last semester of classes were unusually difficult. But despite getting most of my inspiration and character fixes from TV shows I did manage to read some pretty awesome books, some of which I would go back and read a second time. Right now I'm actually rereading The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black (that book is a masterpiece and I love it so much!).
Here's a list of my top favorite books I've read this year:

The Betrayal of Renegade X by Chelsea M. Campbell:

There's something about her character Damian that I love. Ever since reading the first book in her superhero/supervillain series I couldn't get enough of him.

Starflight by Melissa Landers:

The cover and the synopsis was the thing that roped me into this book. I love the vibrant characters and world Melissa Landers made. Solara and Doran had such a fun and romantic relationship. I couldn't put it down.

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black:

 Now that was a masterpiece. I already said that but maybe it's the vampires or Galvien or Tana but I loved this book! I can't get enough of it. It is so wholly original and real. It's unlike any vampire tale you will ever read and I couldn't put it down.

Stars Above by Marissa Meyer:

This was a beautiful ending to her Lunar Chronicles. I loved and devoured every one of the short stories in that book. I think I actually finished it in a day...

Let the Wind Rise by Shannon Messeger:

This was a bitter sweet book. It was amazing and a whirlwind of romance and action. But it was also the final book in the Let the Sky Fall series and I was sad to say goodbye to Vane and Audra. Shannon Messenger wrapped up her series and her character's stories masterfully.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas:

There were a few things that I didn't like about this book but overall it was excellent and I can't wait for the next one.

The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan:

No one bash me over the head but the Heroes of Olympus series felt like a step down from Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. It didn't feel like his best work and neither did his new Norse series. But this one felt like he was going back to his roots. The Trials of Apollo had the humor and the feel and excitement and sarcasm of the original Percy Jackson series and I loved it.

Vicious by Victoria Schwab:

I can't even remember how I stumbled upon this book but it quickly became one of my all time favorites. It's an original idea set in a world of superpowered people and I loved the whole thing. Victoria Schwab's writing is incredible and I loved it.

This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab:

Again I have no idea how I ran into this book. I fell in love with the cover and bought it and devoured it. The world and characters and idea was so original. Maybe it was the fact that August's ability reminds me of vampires or the fact that he was such a sweet, gentle and sensitive character. Or that Kate was so opposite him. She drew me in with her tough as iron and dangerous girl attitude and August drew me in with his quiet strong and good looks.

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black:

Another wholly original tale about a brother and sister. I loved the magic and the feel of the whole story. It was modern mixed with the ancient lore and legends of the fae folk.

Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton:

I loved the feel of this book. The main character Amani lives in the desert and the whole thing was a mix of old magical Indian tales of djinnis and powers and a gritty cowboy western feel. Amani and Jin's relationship was fun and exciting to watch grow and change and the ending was excellent. I can't wait for the next one.

If I don't get around to posting anything on Friday I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years! Enjoy your family and friends and have a great week!