I finally got around to making my Top 14 of 2014 list. It's
simple and to-the-point because I'm having oral surgery soon (Yay, wisdom
teeth!) and I have to get this thing written. So here they are (I also cheated
quite a bit, but oh well...), the best of the best that I’ve read in the year
2014:
I really enjoyed the first half of this book. The last half
wasn’t as great, but that’s what sequels are for. So here’s to hoping that
everyone who’s written a review about Unleashed
on Goodreads so far is W.R.O.N.G.
#13) The
Dark World by Cara Lynn Shultz
If you would have told me that Cara Lynn Shultz would have a
book on my top 14 of 2014 list back when I read her first YA book, I would
probably have laughed in your face. But The Dark World was soooo good. I can
just conveniently forget the mess that was that witch series she wrote way back
in the day. To read more of my thoughts about The Dark World, check out my review.
#12) The
Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White
I was beginning to lose faith in Kiersten White after I read
her Mind Games book, but this book
made me feel her greatness once again! I think I might have enjoyed this one
more than the last two books in her Paranormalcy trilogy! It was cute and
adventurous and fantastic. Plus, I’m a sucker for anything involving gods and
goddesses.
#11) The Unwanted
by Jeffrey Ricker
This story was so cute! But at the same time, it was
amazingly deep. I remember falling in love with the ending, and with the story
itself. This was the first time I had read a YA LGBT paranormal-esque story,
and I enjoyed it immensely. For more of my thoughts on the book, read my review.
#10) Throne of Glass,
Crown
of Midnight, and Heir of Fire
by Sarah J. Maas
I honestly have no idea which one of these I would consider
my favorite out of the series (so far). So I had to combine them. I love the
fantasy and lore in this book, but I also have come to realize that I enjoy all
of the characters in this series. It’s rare that I come across a book that has
me loving anyone but the love interest and MC, so thanks Sarah J. Maas!
#9) Angelfall
by Susan Ee
My only thought after reading this book was “Creeeeeepy”
according to my Goodreads review of this book. I think that about sums it up.
The only other things I would add would be “hawt, smexy, tortured angels” and “awesome
world-building.” The only reason this book isn’t as high on my list is because
I didn’t really enjoy World After as
much as I loved Angelfall. I was a
tad bit disappointed.
#8) Trial by
Fire by Josephine Angelini
This book has only recently moved up in my eyes. I had read
it back in July, and kind of forgot about it, even though it was really good.
But for some reason, I can’t get it out of my mind now. All I can think about
is Rowan and the scientific magic thing this world has going on. For more of my
thoughts on this book, read my review.
#7) Scarlet
by A.C. Gaughen
I’m a sucker for historical novels about Robin Hood, King
Arthur, and any other noble knight out there. So when I finally read this book,
I immediately fell in love. I read the second one not too soon after and I’m
anxiously awaiting Lion Heart.
#6) Alienated
by Melissa Landers
Aliens are hot. Not the green, short, black-eyed things, or
the tentacle monster things, but the Daemon Black and Aelyx aliens. I could
read about their species all day long.
Here’s what I said about it on
Goodreads, “4.5/5 stars. I did really love this book, there were some very
minor things that I didn't like, but they were miniscule in comparison to the
entirety of the book. And I can't wait for Invaded.”
#5) Siege
and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Sometimes the last two books in this series get a bad rap. I
don’t understand why, they’re great! Granted, I liked this one better than Ruin and Rising, but that’s just because
I found some elements in the trilogy ender to be a little predictable.
Here’s what I said about it on
Goodreads, “4.5/5 stars. This book took some time for me to get into, mostly
because I'd forgotten what happened in book #1, but once I made myself sit down
and read it, I was hooked.”
#4) Queen
of Zombie Hearts by Gena Showalter
I love this series. More
specifically, I love the snarkiness and wit within this series. And Cole. Cole
is drool-worthy. I’ve recently heard that Gena has some information to share about
this series and future installments. I really hope this means more Cole. Can
you tell I’m obsessed with Cole?
Here’s what I said about it on
Goodreads, “I'm going with 4.5/5 stars. I enjoyed the humor and the romance,
but something was missing...”
#3) Deliverance
by C.J. Redwine
I went through all of my ratings on Goodreads to see which
books I gave 5 stars (which is never very many considering I’m a very nit-picky
reader) and this was one of the few I’d given 5 stars. I don’t remember why
specifically I gave it that rating, though, because I didn’t write a review.
*sigh*
#2) Death Sworn by Leah Cypess
I didn't write a review for this book. I should have.
Here's what I said about it on Goodreads, " 4.5/5 stars. Umm... So... Holy cow. I read
this book in less than five hours. It was good. Really good. The only reason
I'm not giving it the full 5 stars is because that ending left me a tad
unsatisfied. Hopefully Book #2 will fix all of that though. All in all, my
first Leah Cypess read was a major success."
#1) White Hot Kiss and Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Everything that JLA writes is covered in gold and
awesome-sauce. These books were my faves of 2014. Roth is a hunk of burning
love and Layla is a great character to read about! Check my review of White Hot
Kiss out here and be on the lookout for a Stone Cold Touch review.
**I also want to throw in a good word for Don’t Look Back which I also loved but
just didn’t have room for on this list.
What were some of your favorite reads of 2014? Sound off in the
comments.
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