My 2019 Reads

Welcome to the first day of 2020, my friends!

I hope you're taking the day to lounge and relax, perhaps jotting out your resolutions to take this year by force. Maybe you're contemplating a word for the year, something to ground you and help you be more intentional. Or you could be looking for titles to add to your TBR list. If that's the case, I think I can help. The following are all the books I read in 2019. In order this year! I credit this organization to a friend who introduced me to Goodreads, the same friend who introduced me to Google Docs. I should listen to her more often. 😉

January

Title: Amish Vampires in Space

Series: Peril in Plain Space, #1

Author: Kerry Nietz

Genre/Type: Science Fiction

These books are huge, but you fly through them. They shift between multiple character viewpoints seamlessly. It's a believable blend of Science Fiction and Amish Fiction.

Title: The Cruel Prince
Series: The Folk of the Air, #1
Author: Holly Black
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
A dark fantasy that pulls you in right away. The Turkish Delight of books.

Title: The Wicked King
Series: The Folk of the Air, #2
Author: Holly Black
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Just as good as the first!

Title: Rosemarked
Series: Rosemarked, #1
Author: Livia Blackburne
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
An ill healer teams up with an immune soldier to spy on the empire.

Title: Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
Series: standalone
Author: Scott O'Dell
Genre/Type: Children's Historical Fiction
A reread of a childhood favorite. I blame Scott for my love of Historical Fiction. Thank you, Mr. O'Dell. 💙

February

Title: The Selection 
Series: The Selection, #1
Author: Kiera Cass
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
A future America is divided by a cast system. The prince's future bride is determined by a Bachelorette style competition.

Title: The Elite
Series: The Selection, #2
Author: Kiera Cass
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy

Title: The One
Series: The Selection, #3
Author: Kiera Cass
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy

Title: Hunted
Series: standalone
Author: Meagan Spooner
Genre/Type: Fantasy/Retelling
A unique twist on Beauty and the Beast.

March

Title: Storm Siren
Series: Storm Siren, #1
Author: Mary Weber
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Nym is an Elemental with the power to cause a storm. But can she calm the storm within in order to control her powers?
The fourth time I've read this!

Title: A Nym Story
Series: Storm Siren
Author: Mary Weber
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
This was an enovella I received for preordering To Best the Boys.

Title: To Best the Boys
Series: standalone
Author: Mary Weber
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Science, ghouls, a labyrinth, and girl power!

April

Title: Siren's Fury
Series: Storm Siren, #2
Author: Mary Weber
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Nym takes on a dark power to save Eogan.
Fourth time reading.

Title: Umbertouched
Series: Rosemarked, #2
Author: Livia Blackburne
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy

May

Title: The Caged Queen
Series: Iskari, #2
Author: Kristen Ciccarelli
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Roa marries Dax, the man responsible for her sister's in limbo soul, to save their respective people.
I liked this just as much, if not more than, the first. These books can be read as standalones, but I highly recommend reading The Last Namsara first. It's so good. And guys, it has dragons!

Title: Mark of the Raven
Series: The Ravenwood Saga, #1
Author: Morgan L. Busse
Genre/Type: Fantasy
The heir to House Ravenwood discovers her family's gift--dream walking. A gift her mother expects her to use in the worst way, as an assassin.
Great read! I can't wait to read book two, Flight of the Raven.

Title: Evermore
Series: Everless, #2
Author: Sara Holland
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Alchemy, an ancient feud, and time used as currency.
I truly enjoyed this duology. Recommend!

June

Title: Catwoman: Soulstealer
Series: DC Icons, #3
Author: Sarah J. Mass
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
This series is unique in that each book is based on a different villain or superhero and is written by a different author. This is the only book in the series I've read, but I'm considering reading Wonder Woman: Warbringer.

Title: The Blood Spell
Series: Ravenspire, #4
Author: C.J. Redwine
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy/Retelling
A twist on Cinderella.
Everything C.J. writes is gold!

Title: A Worthy Rebel
Series: An Uncertain Choice, #5
Author: Jody Hedlund
Genre/Type: YA Historical Fiction
I devoured these books! The Middle Ages, romance, and faith? Yes, please!

July

Title: Sky in the Deep
Series: standalone
Author: Adrienne Young
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Vikings! Need I say more?
This is my third time reading Sky. It won't be the last.

Title: Sophia, Princess Among Beasts
Series: standalone
Author: James Patterson (with Emily Raymond)
Genre/Type: Fantasy
Brisk pace with short chapters. 

August

Title: Girl, Stop Apologizing
Series: N/A
Author: Rachel Hollis
Genre/Type: Nonfiction/Self-help
A no-nonsense guide to being the best version of you and reaching your personal goals.

Title: Amish Zombies from Space
Series: Peril in Plain Space, #2
Author: Kerry Nietz
Genre/Type: Science Fiction
The story continues. I'm looking forward to reading Amish Werewolves of Space!

Title: Realm of Ruins
Series: The Nissera Chronicles, #2
Author: Hannah West
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Elicromancers and a forbidden magic (with a touch of Beauty and the Beast).

September

Title: The Girl the Sea Gave Back
Series: companion novel to Sky in the Deep
Author: Adrienne Young
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
A Truthtongue with a forgotten past and a grownup Halvard. 😭
I won a signed ARC on Instagram! My first signed book! 🥰

Title: The Warrior Maiden
Series: Hagenheim, #9
Author: Melanie Dickerson
Genre/Type: YA Historical Fiction
A Mulan retelling.
Melanie's amazing. Enough said.

October

Title: Sherwood
Series: standalone
Author: Meagan Spooner
Genre/Type: YA/retelling
A retelling of Robin Hood in which Marion is the hero.
Oh my! This book was so very good.

Title: Romanov
Series: standalone
Author: Nadine Brandes
Genre/Type: YA Historical Fantasy
An Anastasia retelling.
Warning: When you get close to the middle, hold on to your hat. Nadine floors it from there.
Beautiful.

Title: Unblemished 
Series: Unblemished, #1
Author: Sara Ella
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
A series about Callings, infinity kisses, and true love. Highly recommend!
Reread.

November

Title: Unraveling
Series: Unblemished, #2
Author: Sara Ella
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Reread.

Title: Coral
Series: standalone
Author: Sara Ella
Genre/Type: Retelling
A Little Mermaid retelling with a focus on mental health. A book worthy of a second read.

Title: The Queen of Nothing
Series: The Folk of the Air, #3
Author: Holly Black
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
A satisfying conclusion to the series.

December

Title: Unbreakable
Series: Unblemished, #3
Author: Sara Ella
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Reread.

Title: Siren's Song
Series: Storm Siren, #3
Author: Mary Weber
Genre/Type: YA Fantasy
Fourth time reading.

Title: Pencils, Pens & Brushes
Series: N/A
Author: Mindy Johnson
Genre/Type: Children's book
A neat book about women who worked for Walt Disney. Great artwork!

Title: By Darkness Hid
Series: Blood of Kings, #1
Author: Jill Williamson
Genre/Type: Fantasy
I flew through this rather large book. Where. Is. Book. Two?!

Title: Reading People
Series: N/A
Author: Anne Bogel
Genre/Type: Nonfiction
A small book that outlines several personality tests and how to use and apply them.

And that's it! All thirty-eight books.

I hope you find one or two to add to your reading list.

My December Playlist:

"Anchor" by Skillet

"If You Want Love" by NF

"Voices" by Switchfoot, feat. Lindsey Stirling

"We Three Gentlemen" by Lindsey Stirling

Blessings and Happy New Year!

--J <3