Mid Year Freak Out Tag 2024
Last year, I really struggled with reading. This year, I am fully back into it. For the first four months, I only read books I currently owned and I allowed myself the freedom to read what I was feeling. I can say I am actively enjoying the process of reading again which feels incredible. I am ahead in my reading goal of 25 books and decided to let myself reread a series which isn’t something I get to do very often because I feel guilty for not reading new books.
I am rereading the All for the Game series by Nora Sakavic and will be annotating it. I even got a special kit with colors that match the covers of the series! (I have the special covers editions designed by @||starcaster|| which you can get in her store. She’s also working on a matching one for the fourth book which I am so excited about!)
After I finish my reread, I am planning to go back to my physical TBR, not buying any new books except new releases (hopefully, also not including manga). Though my birthday is next month so I will probably get some books for that.
Anyway, here are my thoughts on some of the books I’ve read so far. The full list is at the bottom and if you want to read my full reviews, check out my StoryGraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/sierrajwrites
Best Book You’ve Read So Far in 2024
This was really hard but I’ll have to go with The Sunshine Court by Nora Sakavic. I did not know one of my favorite series of all time was getting continued until this book came out and then, I could not rest until I had it in my hands. This book made me the happiest I have been and broke my heart repeatedly over and over and over again. I can’t wait for the next one and I can’t wait to reread the ones before knowing where they lead.
Best Sequel You’ve Read So Far in 2024
I actually haven’t read a lot of sequels so far this year. Probably The Omega Objection by G.L. Carriger because I DEVOURED this series.
New Release You Haven’t Read Yet, But Want to
A Bone in his Teeth by Kellen Graves. I ordered a special signed copy directly from the author that won’t be coming until July, but I am excited to read it.
Most Anticipated Release for the Second Half of the Year
Hunt me! (I crave the chase) by Fae Quin. Also I’m Not You’re Pet! by Fae Quin. Going from reading so many of her books to none so far this year makes me sad and I can’t wait to get back into her comforting words.
Biggest Disappointment
The Magic Between by Stephanie Hoyt. It was just very oddly written that took away from the story and just straight up skipped scenes I wanted to see happen. I still enjoyed reading it, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
Biggest Surprise
San Andreas Shifters series by G.L. Carriger. A birthday gift from my mother-in-law as it is her favorite gay book series. It took me right back to my gay werewolf Wattpad era in the best way possible. I adored everything about these books, I just wish there were more.
Favorite New Author (Debut or New to You)
Eryn Hawk. I discovered them through their shared alien universe with Fae Quin, was so obsessed with You’re Not My King! that I went and bought Cair, the first in their Veiled City series which was also really good.
Newest Fictional Crush
Vo’ak from You’re Not My King. Who wouldn’t want a giant, possessive fated mate who just wants to take care of you?
Newest Favorite Character
Max from the San Andreas Shifters series. Though his book was my favorite, I almost loved him being a sassy, overpowered background character even more.
Book That Made You Cry
I haven’t actually cried reading a book in a looooong time, but two got very close this year; The Sunshine Court by Nora Sakavic and Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat.
Book That Made You Happy
Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love by Rita A. Rubin. This book was perfect, a warm mug of hot chocolate by the fire while it rained outside. I aspire to write cozy fantasies this beautiful and sweet.
Most Beautiful Book You’ve Bought (or Received) So Far This Year
Again, Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love by Rita A. Rubin. I love the artist, ThistleArts. He is actually currently working on the cover for my own pirate fantasy, coming September 28, 2024.
What Books Do You Need to Read Before the End of the Year
Besides my whole physical TBR?
Probably Herald of the Witch’s Mark by Kellen Graves so I can be fully caught up on the series.
List of Complete Reads so far in 2024
Ice Heart by Sierra J. Meril
Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat
The Magic Between by Stephanie Hoyt
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
How To Bite Your Neighbor & Win A Wager by D.N. Bryn
The Dangerous Convenience Store vol. 1 by 945
Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens
The Sumage Solution by G.L. Carriger
The Omega Objection by G.L. Carriger
The Enforcer Enigma by G.L. Carriger
Another Kind of Game by D.N. Bryn
The Sunshine Court by Nora Sakavic
You’re Not My King! by Eryn Hawk
Time to Shine by Rachel Reid
Of Knights and Books and Falling in Love by Rita A. Rubin
The Dangerous Convenience Store vol. 2 by 945
Cair by Eryn Hawk
Lord of Silver Ashes by Kellen Graves
After my All for the Game reread, I’m planning to pick up Alpha of Mortal Flesh by Ben Alderson and Herald of the Witch’s Mark by Kellen Graves.