The Best of Books {2016}

This week I'm going to be doing The Best of 2016. Today is books! I'm going to highlight my favorite reads of 2016! I read a lot of great books this year but not too many made a long-lasting impression but the ones that did were worth it. I'm talking about the books you keep thinking about long after you finish reading them, the books that you complete and the thought of starting another book fills you with lackluster eh emotion. These are my books. These books gave me light, made me remember why I love reading, and why I will always believe that reading is magic made real.

Fantasyland by Kristen Ashley

(Note: This is also probably my favorite review I've written of the year!)

"We all know I read a lot, I'm sure if you're reading this you read a lot too so you know...you KNOW and understand that special moment when a book or series hits you right in the face and heart and feels and soul and you didn't expect it. This is how I feel about this series."

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The Merridew Sisters by Anne Gracie

"On par with the Wallflowers and Hathaways, the Merridew sisters will steal your heart...and their men aren't so bad themselves."

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The Chance Sisters by Anne Gracie

"After reading and absolutely loving the Merridew Sister series by Anne Gracie, I knew I wanted to read her Chance sisters series ASAP. I was not disappointed!! I am convinced Anne Gracie is historical romance's best kept secret." 

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Neighbors from Hell by RL Matthewson

"Omg this was so freaking good!!!! HILARIOUS, sweet, sexy, perfect travel read! I looked forward to my train rides because this was so fun and easy to get into!"

When A Rake Falls, He Falls Forever

"'Have I told you how lovely you look tonight in that sage gown?'
'Yes. But I think you talk a lot of nonsense. 
And I asked you to stay away from me.'"

--Anne Gracie, The Perfect Rake

Genre: Adult Historical Fiction

Publisher: Berkley Sensation

Pages: 360

Publication Date: July 5th, 2005

Source: Gifted to me by Betty, thanks love!

Find on: Goodreads | Amazon

My Thoughts

The Belle

This book was SUCH a fantastic surprise! I have never previously heard of this book or author but it came as a very thoughtful Christmas present from Betty. I was in a bit of a DNF slump and I wanted something fun and swoony to get me out of a bad book binge. And it totally did! This book was fun, sassy, snarky, and all things swoony.