50 Books Challenge: 2016

I won the 50 Books Challenge in 2016! It’s been a few months, but I thought I’d share all the awesome books I read in case anyone is looking for some suggestions! They’re mostly YA, of course. What did you expect from a YA writer?

If you’re hoping to complete the 50 Books Challenge for 2017, then let me give you a tip: I kept track of all the books I read in my Passion Planner. There’s a lovely blank section in the back, so I printed out a blank list from 1-50 and filled in all my books as I went. I also marked up my monthly calendars with how many books I needed to have read when.

Here’s the complete list of books I read, with my recommendations at the bottom!

1. Facing Your Giants – Max Lucado
2. Wandering Star – Romina Russell
3. The Vintage Teacup Club – V. Greene
4. In the Eye of the Storm- Max Lucado
5. Dreamstrider – Lindsay Smith
6. The Darkest Minds – A. Bracken
7. Glass Sword – v. Aveyard
8. Cinder – M. Meyer
9. Lady Midnight – Cassandra Clare
10. The Great Hunt – W. Higgins
11. Scarlet – M. Meyer
12. Cress- M. Meyer
13. Winter – M. Meyer
14. Burning Glass – Kathryn Purdie
15. Sleeping with Bread – The Linn Family
16. Seven Black Diamonds – Melissa Mar
17. Daughter of Dusk – Livia Blackburne
18. Snow like Ashes – Sara Raasch
19. A Court of Thorns and Rosese – S. J. Maas (the one re-read on my list!)
20. The Heir – Kiera Cass
21. Graceling – Kristin Cashore
22. Flawed – Cecelia Ahern
23. Beyond the Red – Ava Jae
24. A Court of Mist and Fury – S. J. Maas
25. The Crown – Kiera Cass
26. The Star-Touched Queen – R. Chokshi
27. Falling Kingdoms – M. Rhodes
28. Rebel Spring – M. Rhodes
29. Gathering Darkness – M. Rhodes
30. Frozen Tides – M. Rhodes
31. The Iron King – J. Kagawa
32. Beautiful Creatures – K. Garcia and M. Stohl
33. My Lady Jane – Hand, Ashton and Meadows
34. Ice like Fire – Sara Raasch
35. The Crown’s Game – E. Skye
36. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – J.K. Rowling
37. The Keeper of the Mist – R. Neumeier
38. Shadow and Bone – L. Bardugo
39. Ruin and Rising – L. Bardugo
40. Siege and Storm – L. Bardugo
41. A Gentle Thunder – Max Lucado
42. Empire of Storms – S. J. Maas
43. Three Dark Crowns – K. Blake
44. Girls with Swords – L. Bevere
45. The Black Key – Amy Ewing
46. Supernatural Ways of Royalty by K. Vallaton
47. Walking in this World – J. Cameron
48. The Shadow Queen – C.J. Redwine
49. Settle for More – Megyn Kelly
50. Crystal Storm – M. Rhodes
51.  BONUS- 365 Day Devotional – Max Lucado

Recommendations:

1. A Court of Mist and Fury– Sarah J Maas didn’t disappoint with her follow up to ACOTAR! This one turns up the heat with some super steamy love scenes, but as always with Miss Maas, she tells a killer story to go with it. As Feyre struggles to overcome her PTSD, her bargain with Rhys kicks into full gear, but she soon starts to lose her love for the Spring Court and considers a different future!
2. Lady Midnight– Cassandra Clare does it again! She always tells the best stories, with amazing characters, killer action, and forbidden romances. With the parabatai bond causing Emma and Julian to experience some strange reactions to their budding romance, Emma pulls away, but there’s a twist! The book left me on a cliff hanger and I’m dying for the next one.
3. The Lunar Chronicles– I know, I know. I was behind on this one! I resisted the lure of Cinder the Cyborg for some time, but then gulped the entire series down in a week! So good. I love the light, fun writing style- even while covering some heavy topics. Approachable and enjoyable!
4. The Falling Kingdoms series– A really fun fantasy series with lots of romance and drama to keep you turning the page! There are fascinating character dynamics that change throughout the series. I appreciate the idea that Cleo has more than one great love throughout the series. Because don’t most of us have a few different loves throughout our lives?

Happy Reading!!!

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Cameryn