What was your biggest reading “win” in 2023?
I had the opportunity to receive many ARCs throughout the year and to speak with quite a few amazing authors including Ellie Marney, Ann Fraistat, and Maureen Johnson!
How did you read your books?
I mostly read eBook and a few physical copies. I would like to read more physical books in 2024.
Books you DNF’ed (Did Not Finish)?
I DNF’ed The Whispering Dead by Darcy Coates and Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. The Whispering Dead started off right in the middle of action and had me confused, and Warbreaker was just a bit too heavy on world building.
Who was the author you read the most from?
Probably Rebecca Yarros and Richelle Mead
What was the book that was most fun for you to read?
Re-reading the Vampire Academy series was so nostalgic and brought back a lot of great memories of reading the series for the first time!
What was a book that dragged on?
Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead. It started out good, but then it was pretty slow.
What were some books you reread?
I did a reread on the Vampire Academy series and A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas. I also started a reread of House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas in December in preparation for House of Flame and Shadow releasing January 30th!
Are there any books you read in 2023 that you would read again?
I would 1000% and will 1000% be rereading Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.
What’s on the TBR (To Be Read) list for 2024?
The TBR is so long. But my most anticipated book is the 3rd book in the Crescent City series, House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas. I am also excited to read A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat!
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-Samantha