Favorite Adult Books of 2013

I think I might be getting slightly burned out on YA, I have found towards the end of this year at least I have been enjoying a lot of adult books.  Like really, really enjoying them. When I think of my favorites it's pretty easy to come up with them.  I don't read half as many adult books as YA, but it's possible that that is changing since it seems like I've had a hard time with the YA books I've been reading.  I guess we'll see...

Here's my favorite adult books of 2013 and yes, it's a fairly short list.  I really picked my very most favorites. You can find my favorite YA books of 2013 HERE.

BTW, I'm feeling MUCH better. Thanks for all the well wishes while I was sick.

Nefertiti's Heart by A.W. Exley (Review)

Steampunk with a perfect balance of romance, mystery, characterization and world building. Total WIN! 

 

 

 

Must Love Otters by Eliza Gordon (Review)

Adorable, hilarious and FUN; this one was probably one of the most romantic books I've read this year but the hilarity of the things that she went through elevated this one even more.

 

Tempt the Stars (Cassandra Palmer #6) by Karen Chance (Review)

This is one of my favorite UF series and I'm always SO excited when another book comes out. It seems like the wait in between is SO long! 

 

 

Shadows of Asphodel by Karen Kincy (Review)

Steampunk/Dieselpunk,  a creative and unique world and a romance I TOTALLY loved!  I cannot WAIT for more! 

 

 

The Warrior & the Flower by Camille Picott (Review)

Asian inspired high fantasy and an adorable little girl that stole my heart.  Totally fell for this book! 

 

 

Generation V (American Vampire #1) by M.L. Brennan (Review)

This is a FANTASTIC start to a new UF series!  I actually just finished the 2nd book and it was pretty stinkin' great as well!  If my review was up and it was released before next year I would be adding it here.

 

 

Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder (Review)

This could fit in the YA category as well, I labeled it as both but I guess I consider it more adult even though there's not 'adult' content.  I really loved the start to this new series and the second book was great as well and could probably be on this list too.  

So what were your favorites this year?

 

Favorite YA Books of 2013

Going through my list of YA books I happened to notice that I have tagged reviews of 476 YA books.  Considering I have that many here, at my house, to read yet, that's not many.  But for some reason that sounded rather impressive...

One thing I've realized as I look back through my reviews is that my opinion seems to change a bit.  There were some I saw that I rated 5 stars and for some reason those books didn't stick with me like I thought they would.  Then there were some 4 stars that I was just sure I had rated 5 stars and they had stuck with me very well.  I'm glad I'm splitting this up into best YA, best MG and best adult, that makes it a bit easier. It's still hard to break it down into my very most favorites. But here's my best shot.  Honestly, I don't know how accurate this even is.  I was really torn about several.

Openly Straight by Bill Konigberg (Review)

I love putting books on this list that maybe haven't gotten as much recognition. This book really hit me hard and made me think about things in a different way. 

Just One Day and Just One Year by Gayle Forman (Review & Review)

I had to put both of them.  I loved both of their stories and loved getting a more in depth look to their lives.  If there's one complaint it's just that I wish we'd gotten a little more.  I would have liked to seen where things go next.

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick (Review)

I had a bit of a battle for this spot.  I read a lot more contemporary this year and figuring out what ones I would include as favorites was a real challenge. 

 

Crown of Midnight by Sara J. Maas (Review)

I"m not even sure what to say.  This series is turning out to be one of my favorite fantasies.  And this is one love triangle that actually works.

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (Review)

It wasn't even an option to leave this one out.  So many amazing characters!  Such a creative world! I could go on...

Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta (Review)

Want a series with ALL the emotions?  One that will literally rip your heart out?  This is the series for you.  I can't believe it's over.  It's a relief in a way, in another way I'm sad that it's over.  Lots of love for all these characters.

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi (Review)

I love complicated multifaceted characters that you never really know what to expect from. 

Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers (Review)

So much love for this series.  I love that it's historical fiction with more magical realism.  I would say it's fantasy, but light on the fantasy aspects. 

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (Review)

This book was just so much awesome. I loved that it was about a college student and we got a real look at college and the experience.  And Rainbow Rowell is a genius with characters!

 

Horde by Ann Aguirre (Review)

I can't believe this series is over.  This is another one that I knew HAD to be on this list.  It was definitely one of the best series conclusions I've read.  Ever.

Well, that's my list.  Stay tuned for my list of favorite Adult books cause off the top of my head I can think of several excellent ones.

On another note- I've been sick, sick, sick.  I'll be playing catch up on my comments once I start to feel a bit better.  Hopefully that is very soon!