2010 has been a rather awesome year for me, book-wise. I managed to read 71 books – perhaps not as impressive as some lists out there, but certainly a record for me. The past few months have made it hard for me to read and review as much as I used to, new job, new course and – basically – a whole new life in a new area. But what hadn’t changed is my love for reading – so don’t expect me to be going anywhere!
So, my ten favourite reads of 2010. I list these with lots of love, as I have discovered some fantastic new authors this year (Ann Aguirre, Jaye Wells) and read some fantastic reads from old favourites (The Reckoning!).
1. Red-headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
2. The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells
OMG this series. The first book in this series was such a surprising read. I can’t even remember buying this book, and I only picked up as part of the New Authors Challenge. But reading it was practically transformative. I hadn’t felt this way about a book since The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong! As soon as I got my copy of The Mage in Black, I started reading it and didn’t stop till I had finished it. It was just as good as the first!
3. The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
4. Firespell by Chloe Neill
Firespell stood out from the other YA debuts of 2010. Chloe Neill is a fun and funny writer, with a very different twist on the whole paranormal YA scene. Her adult series is also fantastic – so give her a shot!
5. Graceling by Kristin Cashore
6. Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Grimspace. Grim-OMFG-space. I adored this book. Aguirre set my heart a flutter and just… yeah. OMG this book. And what’s even more astounding is that she keeps up the quality in the second novel of the series, Wanderlust. I can’t wait to review that one!
7. Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles
8. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
I am so very glad I finally read the Vampire Academy series! I knew everybody loved it, but I had no idea why until I read it. I haven’t finished the series yet, but it is certainly one of my favourite YA series… ever.
9. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
10. Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
So, that’s all for 2010. I am super excited about this new year, and I want to thank all DBD followers for sticking it out with me this year. It’s been great reading your comments and following your blogs – so thank you!
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Its horrible I know but I haven’t read one book on your top 10. LOL Though they all look like good books and I have Vampire Acadamy, Graceling and Firespell in my TBR pile. I have got to get with it..lol Going to put the others on my wishlist. 🙂
I love so many of these! Graceling is just epic– I’ve reread it twice, and that’s saying a lot. Red-Headed Stepchild I’ve never heard of, but it looks and sounds fab. Vampire Academy is one of my favorite new series– hope you enjoy the next few books as well! 🙂
I really love the covers for the Jaye Wells books! But I haven’t read any of these books, either, haha! I started reading Graceling last spring, I think, but put it down for something else. Hm.
@ladystorm – OMG, you need to read them all! If you are a YA fan, I’d especially recommend The Summoning (the first book in the Darkest Powers series which The Reckoning is part of).
@Kat – Epic. What a great way of describing Graceling! Give Red-headed Stepchild a try – it is funny and full of action-packed goodness.
@Anastasia – Graceling takes a while to get going, but it might not be your cup of tea. Nevertheless, everything else on this list is a must. Go forth and read!
I loved reading VA, Simone Elkeles, and Darkest Powers this year too! Excellent year.
Megan @Read It, See It
I’ve only read 4 of these. How bad is that? I think I need to sort that out. Your #1/#2 series sounds fab!