I read tons of great books last year and wanted to highlight a few that stood out to me. For one reason or another the following books became instant favorites and the next time you are looking for some awesome reading material I highly recommend these. Without further ado, and in no particular order, my favorite books that I read in 2011!
~Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
Despite coming out in December 2010 (I believe) I didn't get to enjoy it until 2011. I was both excited and hesitant to read it only because it is the last in the Vampire Academy series (which is a must-read series for any YA paranormal lover) and it's sad to see series end. There were a couple twists and turns I wasn't expecting which made me unable to stop reading. Of course, beyond wanting to see where the general story went, I was eager to see who Rose ended up with romantically. I don't want to spoil anything so I can't say the big "OMG" moment, but even I didn't see that coming! Overall it is a great book and is the perfect ending to a series I had been following since book one.
~Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares
I was honestly unaware this book was even coming out until shortly before its release thanks to my sister. I didn't think there was going to be another one, hence, not keeping an eye out for it. But I'm so glad I didn't have to wait too long to read this book. I was so excited to get a future look at these characters that I had grown up with and connected to. When I first started reading the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series I was about the girls' age so as each book came out I could totally relate which was fun. The fourth book left me with a sense of closure, but there was always the lingering question of "what next?" This book had so many developments and surprises and I loved it! As the book began to wind down and everything fell into place and questions were answered I once again felt some closure. I was really happy to know what had happened to these great characters and say to everyone who has read the previous four books that they need to read this one too.
~Wither by Lauren DeStefano
I held out on reading this book for some unknown reason and that reason is an unknown evil because this is a great book! I couldn't put it down once I started. I love dystopian novels and this one was one that actually disturbed me. The content is mature for the younger characters of the story but that is their world. Several times I had to put down the book just out of the shock of certain situations. A book that can make me do that is definitely amazing. It reminded me a little bit of A Handmaiden's Tale by Margaret Atwood, but the story was original and well thought out which I appreciated. I did a book review of this book last year which can be found here: http://bookreviews-bookworm.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-review-wither-by-lauren-destefano.html Overall this is a great read!
~Matched by Ally Condie
This is another dystopian novel where boys and girls are "matched" to their future partners. It follows Cassia and what happens when she is matched yet considers another guy after a "technical glitch" on her match card. I loved this book and how she follows her heart and tries to decide what's right opposed to what the Society says is right. As a reader, I was struggling along with Cassia because Xander and Ky are both good guys and it's not an easy choice. I recently got Crossed, the next in the series, and can't wait to see what happens. Fans of YA dystopian and romance would love this book and you haven't read it, or aren't familiar with this type of book, go pick it up and read it.
~Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
Richelle Mead makes another appearance on the list, but hey, she writes great books and I thoroughly enjoyed another of hers last year. I loved this final installment of the Georgina Kincaid series. I had been a little frustrated with the previous books due to the plot not progressing how I hoped so I was beyond eager to read this to see how it all ends. It took me a little while to finally start it, but once I did I can't believe I had waited so long. My review of this book can be found here: http://bookreviews-bookworm.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-review-succubus-revealed-by.html This entire series is great and a definite must for any urban fantasy lovers.
So those are my favorites of 2011! Did you have any favorites from last year?
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