2014 YEAR-END REVIEW: Sara
FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR:
“Fever Pitch” by Heidi Cullinan
Hands down for so many reasons, most of them personal but this book… this book was beyond amazing.
4.5 & 5 STAR BOOKS OF 2014:
Overhyped book of the year
(What’s all the fuss about?):
Ball and Chain by Abigail Roux. The wait to see what happened after that perfectly romantic and amazing kiss at the end of Touch & Geaux was more exciting than what I got with the first few pages… where I stopped reading and never picked it up again. I still don’t get it.
Underhyped book of the year
(Why haven’t more people read this?):
I don’t know that I have a truly underhyped book. I read all over the place and really think that everyone has their own deal when it comes to why they love a book but I will say, The Flesh Cartel is a misunderstood series. Sure, it’s tough, it’s a hard read at times but it’s one of the most amazing, stellar, well written and just rip your heart out series I have read.
Best surprise of the year
(didn’t know what to expect or the story caught you off guard or anything that just…surprised you…):
Evenfall by Ais/Santino Hassell and Captive Prince Volume 2 by C.S. Pacat.. These books are not what I normally read and I was prompted to give both a try. I can’t imagine now, not having read them. I get it, what everyone has said about these books; the writing, the world building and the hotter than hot UST between both couples. Le Unf! I get it.
Auto-buy authors
(I’d buy anything these authors write, without a doubt):
Heidi Cullinan
MJ O’Shea
Sue Brown
Jay Northcote
Garrett Leigh
Eli Easton
Josh Lanyon
Aleksandr Voinov
… Um, there are more…
No wonder I spend so much money on books. Oops?
My reading experience in 2014:
This was the year for me to try new things. I pushed myself to read out of my comfort zone, to try new authors and to examine what really makes me tick. Each year I find new tropes and new styles etc. that tickle my fancy and others that I am more than comfortable leaving behind.
What I’m hoping for/looking forward to in my 2015 reading journey?
To once again push myself to read more of what I wouldn’t. I am looking for more gay literature to read, also books that were written in the70’s or earlier – I have been searching local used bookstores and found a few – and to simply enjoy falling in love with romance between men and also, women. I am looking forward to finding some good f/f reads and well as transgendered. As one would say, my reading journey looks like a colorful rainbow.
I am so glad you enjoyed CP, I loved watching your status updates as you read that one. And kudos for branching outside your comfort zone, pushing myself more on this is something I know I need to work on more.
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Thanks! It took me a bit but once I got it with CP, I just got it and fell head over heels. It’s hard to branch out but I am so glad I did it. I hope to find more gems this year.
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WOW SARA!! Look at those books you listed!! I am so happy to see that you read so many great, 4.5-5* worthy read!! I hope 2015 brings you more awesome books :-). And you can also continue your journey of being a writer *wink*
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Thanks, Ami. I did read some great books and still am as I finsih out the year.
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Ha! B&C made my list (but in another section) because of the final few words. :P
Glad this year was a great book year for you…
Here’s to a fab 2015!
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So many good ones on your list Sara! I like what you said about Flesh Cartel as well. So many people are scared off before starting it they really do miss out on a great story.
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Lovely round-up, Sara, and I love that you had such an awesome year for good reads! I can’t wait to see what books you find next to read! :D
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Look at ALL those books! (*ahem*…Star Slut 2014)! :) But I can’t blame you…there are some AMAZING reads shown there!
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Can I get that tattooed? Or a crown that says Star Slut 2014? I will make a tutu to match and wear the crown. *grins*
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Thanks! I can’t believe in all those books I listed, no one noticed there is one with Tentacle Sex… I read Tentacle Sex!!! *gasp* If that doesn’t say out of my comfort zone I don’t know what does! :o)
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