The best books of 2024

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My favorite read in 2024

So This Is Ever After

By F.T. Lukens ,

Book cover of So This Is Ever After

Jess L. M. Anderson ❤️ loved this book because...

This book had me wanting to smack these idiots. During my read through I repeatedly begged with them to kiss, stop being oblivious, and that they needed to stop being so dramatic. 5 stars. A great breath of fresh air and break from the heavier novels on my TBR this year.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Character(s) 🥈 Immersion

  • Writing style

    ❤️ Loved it

  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace
So This Is Ever After

By F.T. Lukens ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked So This Is Ever After as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 14, 15, 16, and 17.

What is this book about?

Carry On meets Arthurian legend in this funny, subversive young adult fantasy about what happens after the chosen one wins the kingdom and has to get married to keep it...and to stay alive.

Arek hadn't thought much about what would happen after he completed the prophecy that said he was destined to save the Kingdom of Ere from its evil ruler. So now that he's finally managed to (somewhat clumsily) behead the evil king (turns out magical swords yanked from bogs don't come pre-sharpened), he and his rag-tag group of quest companions are at a bit of a loss for…

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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

A Court of Wings and Ruin

By Sarah J. Maas , #3 of A Court of Thorns and Roses series

Book cover of A Court of Wings and Ruin

Jess L. M. Anderson ❤️ loved this book because...

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Emotions 🥈 Story/Plot

  • Writing style

    👍 Liked it

  • Pace

    🐇 I couldn't put it down
A Court of Wings and Ruin

By Sarah J. Maas ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked A Court of Wings and Ruin as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The epic third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing…

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My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Fourth Wing

By Rebecca Yarros , #1 of The Empyrean series

Book cover of Fourth Wing

Jess L. M. Anderson 👍 liked this book because...

I'm going to start this off by saying I don't think this is necessarily a bad read, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I struggled to get into this book, but I was committed to finishing it since so many friends had read the book and loved it. By the 5-hour mark of the audiobook, I was debating DNFing but decided to just power on. I don't think I started getting invested in this read until about the halfway mark. This book is full of a lot of popular romance tropes like enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, and more. Overall, just felt predictable and a bit slow for my taste. The only reason I'm giving this a 4 instead of a 3 is because the dramatized audiobook version had me laughing so hard I was crying at times. The sound effects and tonal shifts in the music and VAs during certain parts were what kept me going. The dramatic narration and music suddenly going to sultry narration with romantic piano music had me giggling at my desk and having to pause so I could keep going. Yarros does a great job of describing everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, that came across in the audiobook and added to the amusement at times. Mostly when describing the love interests. Overall 3/5 on the story and 5/5 on the audiobook because these VAs went ALL IN.

  • Loved Most

    🥇 Immersion 🥈 Character(s)

  • Writing style

    👎 Disliked it

  • Pace

    🐕 Good, steady pace
Fourth Wing

By Rebecca Yarros ,

Why should I read it?

43 authors picked Fourth Wing as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

An Instant New York Times Bestseller
A Goodreads Most Anticipated Book

"Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy." --Booklist, starred review

"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you've never read before." #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout

Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history.…

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Mercy's Light

By Jess L. M. Anderson ,

Book cover of Mercy's Light

What is my book about?

Mercy has been keeping a secret from his loved ones and his village. A secret that could very well end his life. Descended from a group of ancient warriors from Aitus, Mercy is destined to become the greatest Keeper of Light the planet has ever seen, but one mistake will cost him everything. With his secret out, Mercy must now find a way to free his people and keep himself alive before Queen Mala and her Unity Council can cause any more damage. With the help of his best friend, Sylas, and an unlikely ally from the capital of Ozra, Mercy will need to master his Keeping of the Light Source and learn to accept who he was always meant to be. In this Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel, Mercy must go on a life-changing journey to find his inner strength, confront his traumas, face his greatest fears, and find his voice.

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