Eleanor & Park:
Rainbow Rowell
Released February 26,
2013
The realness of Eleanor and Park’s relationship is what got
me about this book. I wasn’t expecting something that appeared normal (young, inexperienced
love) to be so extraordinary (but it was). The descriptions of their love,
first hand-holding to first kiss, were beautiful and fresh. This book was
both heart-warming and heartbreaking, which is quite a feat. I deem this a
must-read of 2013!
Siege and Storm:
Leigh Bardugo
Released June 4, 2013
The primary reason why I love this book: Sturmhond. And I’m
only partially kidding. He’s mysterious yet over confident, talented and
desirable. He’s multi-dimensional, as are most of the characters in this book
and series. Alina (the Sun Summoner) is deep and so wrought internally that I’m
still in awe. With the tension level
at a near-constant high, I found this book hard to part with, even after I finished it. The action was non-stop and I wished so whole-heartedly (still do,
in fact) that I could have kept reading right through to the end of Ruin and Rising.
Earthbound: Aprilynne
Pike
Released July 30, 2013
The story of star-crossed lovers who are drawn to each other
across time has been done before. But Earthbound
was different—there’s more to the story. It’s not just the love but ancient
secret societies (who doesn’t love a good secret society?) with fancy
Latin-sounding names. The main character, Tavia is compelling and strong, and I
adore that she is her own woman, not just a bland reincarnation of the women
before her (but she still has their knowledge!). Earthquake (the sequel, not the natural disaster) cannot come soon
enough!
Crown of Midnight:
Sarah J Maas
Released August 27,
2013
The end to this sequel FLOORED me. The slow flow of secrets
throughout the novel led to a full-blown, head-turning, artfully-divulged
stunner at the very end. I was reeling for days after finishing it. The depth
of character and story was outstanding as well! Celeana is not the heartless
assassin she may seem, but multi-faceted, intelligent and intriguing. And the
love triangle? I’m still swooning. This series will be on my must-read list for
years to come.
Just One Year: Gayle
Forman
Released October 10,
2013
When I picked up this book, I knew what happened at the end.
But somehow (due to Forman’s expertise, I’m guessing) the anticipation made
this book unputdownable. The sharp, strong voice of Willem, a lost boy who was
attempting to find Allison, a girl he spent just one day with in Paris, kept me
entrenched. The absence of Allison for the majority of the novel (I was dying
to see her again!) and the everyday experiences that were both menial and
great, added up to an unforgettable journey.
What books were unputdownable
for you this year?
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