The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh: The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh surprises you in the best of ways. It goes completely beyond the retelling of the first. The characters, once again, come to life in this fantastic sequel, which is both action packed and incredibly imaginative.

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo is definitely worth every ounce of its hype. It is a fantasy which hooks you after the very first sentence. Six of Crows leaves you wanting more with a cliffhanger, and calls for an immediate reread to see how Bardugo dropped all those plot bombs: surprising twists and turns. Crooked Kingdom, the sequel in this superb duology, better be sitting nearby or you may not survive the wait in acquiring it.

King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard (review): King’s Cage surpassed Glass Sword in many ways. Its gorgeous writing, nonstop action and in depth characters are more than enough to quickly make this the best book of the entire year. Victoria Aveyard knows how to structure a fantastic storyline. You will be gasping for breath by the end, awaiting the next book in the series.


Oblivion by Kelly Creagh: Kelly Creagh has truly introduced the unbelievable, the unthinkable, and the extraordinary in the Nevermore series. Oblivion is an enchanting finale that will leave you breathless but content. "Quoth the raven, "Nevermore.""

P.S. I Like You by Kasie West: Kasie West writes the most fantastic romances. So sweet and innocent. Every story is unique and lovely. Each one of her books puts a big smile on my face every time. I usually only give 4 stars to West's books but this one offered something special, making it so easy to fall in love with.

Wayfarer by Alexandra Bracken (review): Wayfarer by Alexandra Bracken is a magnificent sequel that goes beyond the confines of one, pushing you to give the duology an immediate reread. It will easily become one of you favorite series with its well-written characters and unexpected story.


The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski: The Winner’s Crime by Marie Rutkoski takes the series to an entirely different level and leaves high hopes for the next and final book. Rutkoski plays a magnificent game of chess that certainly leaves no piece unused.

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge: Cruel Beauty was a surprise like no other. A retelling of Beauty and the Beast delves deeper into the many facets of tales, coming alive between pages of haunting prose. Readers of Falling Under by Gwen Hayes will love this fresh take on an old classic.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (review): A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas is so perfect, so important, so filled with everything. I found myself going back and rereading parts that I loved, that I needed to relive again even if it was only moments ago. This book is a treasure.


Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (review): Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell is a coming of age tale like no other. It delves deep into a freshman’s journey through the first year of college. Fangirl exemplifies a little bit of everyone. It is a tale that will be sure to brighten your day.