2021 End of Year Survey

2021 READING STATS

Number Of Books You Read: 121 (so far)

Number of Re-Reads: 4

Genre You Read The Most From: Romance :/

1. Best Book You Read In 2021?
For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten. I didn't read much fantasy this year, but this one was my favorite! 

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
A Vow So Bold and Deadly was easily my biggest disappointment of the year. The rest of the series were easy 5-star reads for me and this one was a huge let-down. 

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
Into the Dark by Dana Isaly. Serial killer romance??? That I enjoyed?? What even? 

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
I bullied as many people as I could into reading Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux

5. Best series you started in 2021? Best Sequel of 2021? Best Series Ender of 2021?
Series started: For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten 
Sequel: Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert
Series ender: I haven't finished any series this year lol

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2021?

Harley Laroux

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

9. Book You Read In 2021 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
Gallant by V.E. Schwab

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2021?
Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas

11. Most memorable character of 2021?
Leon from Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2021?
Gallant by V.E. Schwab. You really want to preorder this book.

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2021?
My brain was in the off position this year.

14. Book you can’t believe you waited until 2021 to finally read?
The House in the Cerulean Sea! Friends have been trying to get me to read this for awhile and I finally gave it. It was so sweet and heartwarming!

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2021?
Honestly, I never remember quotes. 

16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2021?
Shortest: Ark by Veronica Roth, 39 pages
Longest: Master of Sorrows by Justin Call, 577 pages
(Actual longest: Unnamed fanfiction story, 2000+ pages)

17. Book That Shocked You The Most?
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue shocked me with how boring it was

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
Griffin and Keynes from Work For It by Talia Hibbert are so stinking cute I can't stand it

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year?
Ryland and Rocky from Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2021 From An Author You’ve Read Previously?
Gallant. Seriously, SO GOOD!

21. Best Book You Read In 2021 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure?
Into the Dark by Dana Isaly. I definitely would not have picked this up without being pushed into it by other people, but I did and I couldn't believe how good it was! 

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2021?
Hades, specifically from the Wicked Villains series by Katee Robert

23. Best 2021 debut you read?
I guess I shouldn't choose For the Wolf for every category, but... 

24. Best World Building/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri. I had my issues with this book, but world building was not one of them! I am absolutely enamored by the setting, especially the Hirana. 

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber. It wasn't a perfect book, but I loved being back in that world with Jacks. 

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2021?
Okay, well the only book that has EVER made me cry was a fanfic, but I'm not including those here, so I have to go (again) with Into the Dark. Heartbreaking! 

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
The Black Mage by Daniel Barnes was such a fun and beautiful graphic novel! I can't believe it hasn't gotten more attention! 

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
Well, I have to go with fanfiction for this one, sorry. It's Manacled. Absolutely soul crushing. If you know, you know.

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2021?
In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland. The magic was so unique and I loved the diversity!

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
A Vow So Bold and Deadly. I have... a lot of feelings about this book. I was so angry with the characterization, specifically the way Rhen's character was handled. 

1. Favorite review that you wrote in 2021?
Y'all know I'm just here for the rants, and ripping apart A Vow So Bold and Deadly was one of my blogging highlights of the year. I was just so angry about it. 

2. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
This one about reading with aphantasia. I had a similar answer this year, but I loved being able to delve into the topic a bit more and discuss it with other people!

3. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
Events are what, again? I don't know them.

4. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2021?
Getting my hands on a UK ARC of Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.

5. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
Literally all of it? Keeping the blog going through a never-ending slump.

6. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
My most viewed and most searched for post this year was my review of Flock by Kate Stewart. I have no idea why.

7. Best bookish discovery?
Dark romance as a genre and well-written fanfiction.

8.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
Yes! I completed the audiobook challenge and I'm a couple categories from finishing the Pop Sugar Challenge.

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2021 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2022?
Master Artificer by Justin Call

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2022 (non-debut)?
Wind Daughter by Joanna Ruth Meyer

3. 2022 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan 

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2022?
For the Throne by Hannah Whitten

5. A 2022 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:
Gallant by Victoria Schwab is a literal masterpiece.

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The annual end of year survey was created by The Perpetual Page-Turner!

2020 End Of Year Survey

2020 READING STATS

Number Of Books You Read: 81 (so far)

Number of Re-Reads: 6

Genre You Read The Most From: Fantasy

1. Best Book You Read In 2020?
It's a tie between The Empire of Gold and The Rage of Dragons. 

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power was one of my most anticipated books of 2020. It was fine, but I was really disappointed by it after being obsessed with her debut. 

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
Midnight Sun! I fully expected that it would be awful and only bought it out of nostalgia, but ended up loving it. I was so impressed by how much Stephenie Meyer's writing has changed and how mature Edward's voice was. 

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter! I even convinced my husband to get the audiobook and he NEVER reads! 

5. Best series you started in 2020? Best Sequel of 2020? Best Series Ender of 2020?
Series started: Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco 
Sequel: Crush by Tracy Wolff
Series ender: The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2020?
Joanna Ruth Meyer is my latest obsession.

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
The Wicker King by K. Ancrum

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter

9. Book You Read In 2020 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
Echo North. What a perfect book. 

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2020?
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Rosanne A. Brown

11. Most memorable character of 2020?
Tau from The Rage of Dragons! Have I mentioned The Rage of Dragons? 

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2020?
Everything by Joanna Ruth Meyer. Her prose is incredible. 

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2020?
2020 was too heavy for thought-provoking books.

14. Book you can’t believe you waited until 2020 to finally read?
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake. I can't believe I missed out on this series!

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2020?
Honestly, I never remember quotes. 

16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2020?
Shortest: The Events at Poroth Farm by T.E.D. Klein, 40 pages
Longest: The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty, 766 pages

17. Book That Shocked You The Most
Prince of Thorns. I was NOT expecting how dark it was. 

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
YOU CAN'T MAKE ME CHOOSE! My top two are Poppy & Hawke and Emilia & Wrath.

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
Poppy and Kieran

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2020 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

21. Best Book You Read In 2020 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I read it totally because of how often it was posted on Instagram and peer pressure from a couple friends. I almost didn't pick it up because I don't care for the Lux series, but I'm so glad I did!

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2020?
I'm so excited to have more than one this year because last year was sad! Wrath from Kingdom of the Wicked, Casteel from A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire, Jaxon (and Hudson) from Crush, and Roth from White Hot Kiss.

23. Best 2020 debut you read?
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

24. Best World Building/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Again, anything by Joanna Ruth Meyer. Every time I read one of her books I feel sucked right into the setting.

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
It has to be Midnight Sun! There's just something about going back to that late 2000s nostalgia through a new lens that was exactly what I needed. 

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2020?
None of them?? I don't get emotional over books. Please don't judge me. 

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
Echo North by Joanna Ruth Meyer. READ HER BOOKS.

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
The. Rage. Of. Dragons. Killed me.

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2020?
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Definitely a unique and mind boggling read!

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
Bright Raven Skies by Kristina Perez. I wanted SO MUCH MORE from it! I still gave it 3.5 stars, but I was so mad at how much of the book was wasted on things that didn't matter.

1. Favorite review that you wrote in 2020?
Empire of Gold! There's nothing particularly special about it. I'm just so glad I was able to write a 5 star review for the last book in one of my favorite series! 

2. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
This one about reading with aphantasia and not being able to visualize what I read!

3. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
Lol what are events? Seriously though, I did enjoy the virtual Leigh Bardugo event I participated in in August.

4. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2020?
Having amazing blogging friends to help me get through this mess.

5. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
Hahahahahahaahahah

6. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
My DNF review of Crescent City had the most views, because of course.

7. Best bookish discovery?
JOANNA RUTH MEYER AND EVAN WINTER

8.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
There's still a little time left, but no, I failed miserable this year. I even failed at the challenge I'm hosting! 

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2020 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2021?
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2021 (non-debut)?
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

3. 2021 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2021?
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer

5. A 2021 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:
Into the Heartless Woods by (gasp!) Joanna Ruth Meyer

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The annual end of year survey was created by The Perpetual Page-Turner!

2018 End Of Year Survey

2018 READING STATS

Number Of Books You Read: 81 (so far)

Number of Re-Reads: 2

Genre You Read The Most From: YA Fantasy

1. Best Book You Read In 2018?
Legendary by Stephanie Garber

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. I did NOT expect to love a Holly Black book and yet here we are.

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
I tried really hard to make everyone I know read Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman, but I'm not sure I convinced anyone. XD

5. Best series you started in 2018? Best Sequel of 2018? Best Series Ender of 2018?
Series started: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Sequel: Legendary by Stephanie Garber
Series ender: Bright We Burn by Kiersten White

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2018?
Tricia Levenseller, author of Warrior Of the Wild

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
Columbine by Dave Cullen

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
Legendary by Stephanie Garber

9. Book You Read In 2018 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
Legendary again, whoops!

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2018?
Sea Witch by Sarah Henning

11. Most memorable character of 2018?
Lada Dracul

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2018?
Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke. It wasn't as flowery as her normal writing, but I loved the tone.

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2018?
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

14. Book you can’t believe you waited until 2018 to finally read?
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2018?
"What happened to your dog, Mister? He’s quite ugly." From The Glass Butterfly by A.G. Howard

16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2018?
Shortest: Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, 34 pages
Longest: Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, 615 pages

17. Book That Shocked You The Most
I think Legendary had the biggest twist

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
Monty and Percy, The Gentleman's Guide and the Lady's Guide by Mackenzi Lee

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
Snow & Rose from Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2018 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
Legendary by Stephanie Garber

21. Best Book You Read In 2018 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2018?
Mephistopheles, Escaping From Houdini by Kerri Maniscalco

23. Best 2018 debut you read?
Everless by Sara Holland

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Legendary by Stephanie Garber (I'M SORRY)

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
Little White Lies by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2018?
Bright We Burn by Kiersten White

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
Sweet Black Waves by Kristina Pérez

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2018?
Nyxia by Reintgen

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich

1. Favorite review that you wrote in 2018?
My DNF review of King's Cage. I love the ones where I get to rant about things I hate :)

2. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
This one discussing how YA trends have changed over the years, complete with charts!

3. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
ALA in New Orleans (although I had to leave a day early).

4. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2018?
Making it to 4 years and getting my mojo back.

5. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
The still-going slump at the beginning of the year, as well as finding time to blog hop while constantly trying to keep my dog from ending up in the ER.

6. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
I have no idea why, but this ARC review of To Kill a Kingdom.

7. Best bookish discovery?
Book Box Sherlocks on Facebook!

8.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
Yes, finally! I have a post to come about my challenges!

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2018 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2019?
The Light Between Worlds by Laura E. Weymouth

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2019 (non-debut)?
Stain by A.G. Howard

3. 2019 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2019?
Finale by Stephanie Garber

5. A 2019 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:
Warrior Of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller

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The annual end of year survey was created by The Perpetual Page-Turner! I'll be linking up here!

2017 End of Year Survey

Number Of Books You Read: 54 (as of today)

Number of Re-Reads: 1

Genre You Read The Most From: YA Fantasy

1. Best Book You Read In 2017?
Now I Rise by Kiersten White

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi - I put it off FOREVER and ended up loving it!

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
Maybe Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue? I had a lot of people ask if I thought they would like it.

5. Best series you started in 2017? Best Sequel of 2017? Best Series Ender of 2017?
Series started: The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi
Sequel:Now I Rise by Kiersten White
Series ender: I've only read one series ender this year and I didn't love it...

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2017?
Lexa Hillyer, author of Spindle Fire

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski

9. Book You Read In 2017 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
Now I Rise - I'll probably do a series reread before book 3!

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2017?
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexa Christo

11. Most memorable character of 2017?
Monty from The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2017?
The Star-Touched Queen - usually I don't like flowery books, but this one was amazing!

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2017?
I don't think I read anything particularly thought-provoking this year :/

14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2017 to finally read?
Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2017?
I (still) don't have an answer for this because I'm terrible with quotes.

16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2017?
Shortest: Strong Signal by Santino Hassell, 229 pages (not counting graphic novels)
Longest: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas, 705 pages

17. Book That Shocked You The Most
The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber (it's always the true ones that are the most shocking)

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
Maya and Amar - The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
Far & Imogen - Invictus by Ryan Graudin

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2017 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
Now I Rise by Kiersten White

21. Best Book You Read In 2017 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2017?
Amar - The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

23. Best 2017 debut you read?
Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2017?
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
Now I Rise by Kiersten White

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2017?
The Beast Is an Animal by Peternelle van Arsdale

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
Hunted by Meagan Spooner

1. Favorite review that you wrote in 2017?
My personal favorite is the spoilery review I wrote for A Court of Wings and Ruin

2. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
Why reading is the same as cardio

3. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
Meeting Leigh Bardugo in Tampa.

4. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2017?
Reaching my 3 year blogging anniversary.

5. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
Keeping my blog going while in a perpetual slump.

6. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
Other than giveaways, my review of A Court of Wings and Ruin

7. Best bookish discovery?
Free audiobook trials everywhere!

8.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
Nope! I failed every single challenge this year :)

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2017 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2018?
Alone by Scott Sigler

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2018 (non-debut)?
Bright We Burn by Kiersten White

3. 2018 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2018?
Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel

5. A 2018 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

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The annual end of year survey was created by The Perpetual Page-Turner! I'll be linking up here!

2016 End of Year Survey

Number Of Books You Read: 103 (as of today)

Number of Re-Reads: 2

Genre You Read The Most From: YA Fantasy

1. Best Book Top 3 Books You Read In 2016?
Shadow and Bone, A Court of Mist and Fury, Caraval

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman

3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead - I expected fantasy and got historical fiction

4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
Caraval by Stephanie Garber

5. Best series you started in 2016? Best Sequel of 2016? Best Series Ender of 2016?
Series started: And I Darken by Kiersten White
Sequel: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Series ender: The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski

6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2016?
Stephanie Garber, S. Jae-Jones

7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
The Royal We by Heather Cocks

8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski

9. Book You Read In 2016 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2016?
RoseBlood by A.G. Howard

11. Most memorable character of 2016?
Male: The Darkling - The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo
Female: Lada Dragwlya - And I Darken by Kiersten White

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2016?
Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones

13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2016?
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2016 to finally read?
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2016?
I don't have an answer for this because I'm terrible with quotes.

16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2016?
Shortest: Stygian by Santino Hassell
Longest: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

17. Book That Shocked You The Most
Pines by Blake Crouch

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
Rhysand and Feyre - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
Jackaby and Abigail - Jackaby by William Ritter

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2016 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
The Architect of Song - A.G. Howard

21. Best Book You Read In 2016 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2016?
The Darkling - The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo

23. Best 2016 debut you read?
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Caraval by Stephanie Garber

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2016?
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepeteys

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
The Architect of Song by A.G. Howard

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2016?
Caraval by Stephanie Garber

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

1. Favorite review that you wrote in 2016?
The Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling (Spoiler: I secretly like writing bad reviews)

2. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
That time I posted before the blog ratings with no justification

3. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
ALA in Orlando

4. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2016?
Meeting other bookish people at ALA

5. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
Overcoming reading and blogging slumps

6. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
The Plight of Book Bloggers in 2016

7. Best bookish discovery?
#booksfortrade

8.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
Several! You can see all my challenges here!

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2016 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2017?
Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2017 (non-debut)?
Now I Rise by Kiersten White

3. 2017 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody

4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2017?
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

5. A 2017 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:
Caraval by Stephanie Garber & Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones

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