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Top Ten Favorite Books of 2017
I've read A LOT of great books this year. Right now, I'm sitting at 55 5-star reads and 55 4-star reads (side note: I did not realize this amount was equal until just now...how odd lol). Therefore, to pick my favorites out of the bunch is so INCREDIBLY HARD, especially considering the fact I've been bad lately and read several 2018 releases that were downright AMAZING (2018 is going to be an amazing year for books - get pumped!). So in today's list I'm going to focus on my favorite books of 2017 that were released in 2017...
2) Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett: The movie references for this were on point. The romance was sweet and realistic. The main characters were relatable and lovable. Truly, a YA contemporary that had me feeling all the feels.
3) Blame It on the Bet by L.E. Rico: I've read A LOT of romance this year; however, this one is my favorite! I loved the characters, I loved the romance, I loved the small town setting. I can't wait to read the next in the series!
4) Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George: There's so many interesting things to be found within the 1920s yet I barely read any books set during this time. Well, this book made me want to read all the books involving the 1920s! I loved the setting, the characters were perfectly imperfect (I especially loved Beatrice! She was so wonderfully unapologetic!).
5) The Phoebe Pope series by Nya Jade: I know, I know...this is technically two books, but I read both in the span of 24 hours so let's just pretend they're one :D It's been a while since I've read a series that I NEEDED the next book asap AND I got VA feels from this.
6) One Love by Deanna Cabinian: This was the sequel I didn't know I needed. I enjoyed Deanna's first book - One Night - but One Love surpassed its prequel in so many ways. Also, I loved the college setting - more books should be set there.
7) Bonfire by Krysten Ritter: Sometimes celebrity books are good. Sometimes they are bad. However, this one was incredible! I loved the suspense, the mystery, the small-town feels, and I also appreciated that Krysten gave a voice to those town's suffering from pollution and corruption like the one depicted.
8) Even the Darkest Stars by Heather Fawcett: The world building alone makes this worthy of holding a place on this list.
9) Craig and Fred by Craig Grossi: Nonfiction is not a genre I normally read; however, there was something about this book that called to me (*cough* the cute dog *cough*). I'm so glad I gave this book a chance. It was such a heartwarming book, and while it made me cry like a baby at the end, I still can't suggest it highly enough!
10) The Rules of Persuasion by Amity Home: If Blame it on the Bet is my favorite adult romance this year, The Rules of Persuasion is definitely my favorite YA romance. This book contains a plot I've seen time and time again yet Amity makes it shine like something brand spankin' new.
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What are some of your favorite books of 2017? Any of the ones I listed above? Let me know in the comments!
