2014 was a good year for reading. On New Years Eve I
finished my 115th book! My goal for the last three years has been to
read at least 100, and I am glad that I was able to fly past my goal again this
year! I plan on setting my goal on Goodreads at 100 once again, with every
intention of trying to blow past it.
While I read some books that were awful, many I read were
absolutely amazing. Here are my Top 4 books that I read in 2014 (not counting
books I reread)
·
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
o My
best friend gave me this book for Christmas last year and asked me not to read
the back of it, but just to trust her. She was right and it was amazing! I went
into the novel with no expectations and powered through all four books in about
three and a half days. It centers around a thief who the Magnus believes can
lead the king to power and magics, but at a cost. The Thief has his own agenda,
and trying to keep everyone from turning on each other becomes increasingly
difficult.
· Death Sworn by Leah Cyress
o I
cannot wait for the next book in this series. When I picked it up I was for
some off reason under the impression that it was a stand alone novel, but I am
so glad it isn’t and that I will have more books in this magical world. A
review is below. http://bookscreatebetterworlds.blogspot.com/2014/04/death-sworn-review-by-leah-cypress.html
·
Earth Awakens by Orson Scott Card
o This
is the conclusion to the trilogy the predates Ender Wiggin’s epic battle. This
series tells of the first formic invasion, and gives an awesome new view at
which to look at Ender’s Game.
· Undivided by Neal Shusterman
o This
was by far my favorite book. This is one of the best series I have every read,
hands down. Read it, trust me. That’s all I am going to say.
I cannot wait to see the amazing books that are published
this year, and what crazy and magical worlds I get lost in. Feel free to add me
on Goodreads!
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