My Favorite Books of 2016

This year, I read a total of 62 books!  2016 was a pretty good year of reading for me; out of those 62 books, almost all of them were 4 or 5 stars.  However, out of the books I read this year, some stood out more than others.  So here are (in no particular order) my top 9 favorite books that I read in 2016!

1. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

This book had a lot of hype, but I daresay that it lived up to it.  I loved the characters, and the world, and everything else about this book.

2. This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab

This book can be described in one word: badass.  Not what I was expecting at all, but even better.  I definitely would recommend to anyone who is a big fantasy lover.

3. The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova

This was an ARC that I read (it comes out in January of 2017).  I love Elise's work, but this book surpassed my highest expectations!  Another great book for my fantasy lovers out there.  See my review.

Book Review | The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

Title: The Sun is Also a Star
Author: Nicola Yoon
Publication: November 1st 2016 by Delacorte Press
Series: Standalone
Pages: 348
Genre: Fantasy
Copy: Hardcover; Bought
Summary: Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story.
Daniel: I’ve always been the good son, the good student, living up to my parents’ high expectations. Never the poet. Or the dreamer. But when I see her, I forget about all that. Something about Natasha makes me think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store—for both of us.
The Universe: Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one will come true?

Black Friday Mini Haul!

So apparently I thought I was going to make it the whole weekend without taking advantage of the Black Friday deals on books...Hahaha...Real funny Bryce...  That plan disintegrated the second my friend texted me saying, "Let's go to Half Price Books tomorrow."  I know.  I'm weak.

Anyway, I ended up getting three books that I really wanted, so I can justify them as an early birthday present to myself and call it good.

Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

All the Bright Places literally caused me physical pain to read because it was so sad, but I'm willing to take the chance and offer up my heart to Jennifer one more time.  Please don't break it, Jennifer.













Heartless by Marissa Meyer

I've been wanting to read this book since I first heard about it at YallWest back in May.  They handed out ARCs, but sadly, I didn't get one.  Ever since then, I've been patiently waiting for another chance to have this book in my grasp, and that chance has finally arrived!  I hope to start this within the next week.

 The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

I absolutely loved Everything, Everything, so when I heard that Nicola was coming out with another book, I was stoked!  The synopsis looks super interesting, and I'm excited to dive right into this book!









So, did you score any good deals on Black Friday?  Or do you have more restraint than me... Let me know in the comments!

Waiting on Wednesday | November 2016 Releases

This upcoming November there's some exciting new releases!  I thought I'd share with you my top most anticipated reads in this "Waiting on Wednesday", a bookish meme created by Breaking the Spine.  So, here's my top most waited on books of November 2016!

1. Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Release Date:  November 8th 2016 by Feiwel & Friends

Why I'm Waiting: I've been waiting for this book ever since MARCH.  The Lunar Chronicles is one of my favorite series ever, and this synopsis just sounds too good to be true.

2. The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

Release Date:  November 1st 2016 by Delacorte Press

Why I'm Waiting: Everything, Everything is one of my favorite contemporary reads, so I'm excited to see what else Nicola has in store for us.