My Favorite Books of 2021 So Far
We're about halfway through 2021! Six months down and six to go! Though 2021 didn't start off great (raids on the capital, new variations of the virus, etc.), it's getting better. There has been a lot of great stuff to come out of this year so far. The Shadow and Bone TV show, our first female vice president, and so much more.
At the moment, I'm in a bit of a reading slump, but that doesn't mean I haven't found a bunch of new favorites so far this year. I've read 83 books so far this year, but here are my five favorites.
5. My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, & Jodi Meadows
The first book I want to talk about is My Calamity Jane. Fans of Scooby-Doo will love this hilarious historical fiction. I couldn't stop laughing. I can't wait for My Contrary Mary, the next book written by this amazing trio!
Synopsis:
The Wild West is full of outlaws, gun-slingers, and garou. Yes, the wild west is full of werewolves. Calamity Jane has been garou hunting with Bill Hickok and performing in Wild Bill's Wild West for what seems like years now. Frank Butler, better known as the Pistol Prince, is the best sharpshooter but it seems he has met his match when he meets Annie Oakly. Annie's new to the gang but that doesn't stop her from helping when the three find themselves in a bit of a hairy situation. Jane's been bitten by a garou and if she doesn't get the cure fast enough, she might not be around for much longer.
4. Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas
One of my favorite books in 2020 was Cemetery Boys. Aiden Thomas's second novel was just as amazing. I loved this dark reimagining of Peter Pan.
Synopsis:
It's been five years since Wendy's brothers, John and Micheal, have gone missing. Now, kids in her small town have started disappearing without any explanation. When these strange circumstances hit the news, questions about Wendy's brothers start to resurface. In an attempt to escape all the questions and uncertainties, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy in the road. A boy named Peter who pulls her deeper into this mystery.
3. Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson
One of my most anticipated releases of this year was Take Me Home Tonight. It did not let me down! This book is perfect for theatre nerds. It made me want to visit New York City so badly.
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2. The Henna Wars by Adiba Jairgair
The Henna Wars is an adorable queer rom-com. From the very beginning, I loved Nishat. She was amazing. For a debut novel, it was done incredibly well.
Synopsis:
When Nishat comes out to her parents, they don't accept her as who she is. They say Nishat can be whoever she wants as long as she's not herself. They also say Muslim girls aren't lesbians. Nishat can't hide who she is, but she also can't lose her family. In a world where no one else seems to except her besides her family, Nishat is running out of people she can confide in. As if that wasn't bad enough, an old friend from her childhood comes back into her life. Nishat falls for Flávia right away. When a school competition has students create their own business, Nishat and Flávia both chose to do henna, even though Flávia would be appropriating Nishat's culture.
1. The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant
My favorite book so far this year is The Court of Miracles. It's supposed to be the first in a series, but unfortunately, there's been no new news on the sequel yet. This Les Miserables retelling was so captivating. I couldn't put it down!
Synopsis:
Nina is part of the Guild of Thieves. Her midnight robberies were the only thing keeping her from meeting the same fate as her sister Azelma. When her adopted sister, Cosette (known as Ettie), catches the eye of the Tiger, the feared Lord of the Guild of Flesh. Nina becomes determined to keep Ettie safe before she can meet a fate worse than death. Their journey takes the girls from the darkest corners of the Miracle Court to the fabulous palace of King Louis XVII. Nina soon finds that saving her sister comes with a cost. If she goes through with her plans, Nina will set off a war between the guilds.
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