My 2024 reads!
I've read 50+ books this year! I broke down this list into my favorites and also included the other books I read according to genre. I'll be adding more books to this list as I read more. Enjoy!
My Favorites!
These books were my personal favorites from this year, but there are definitely more to come!
Small town, cowboys, big ranch, found family and brothers best friend…say no more!! I couldn't get enough of this book.
The young adult book version of Get Out x Gossip Girl! There's drama, murder, stalking, betrayal and so much more. This is definitely a 5/5 for me!
That's Not My Name is a YA thriller completely blew me away from start to finish. Do not let the categorization fool you - That’s Not My Name reads like an adult thriller, with twists and turns along the way and a dark and chilling atmosphere you won’t forget. This book became one of ...
Terms & Conditions was my favorite out of the Dreamland Billionaire Series. I loved Iris' character and the character growth from both main Characters!
I finished this book in one day, I just could NOT put it down! Full of quirky characters, weird situations and the most creepy and atmospheric settings, I was pulled in from the beginning. 5/5!
If Orange is The New Black was set in a juvenile group home, this book would be that exact description! Kept me on my toes and there was a plot twist at the end that shocked me! 4/5
Emily Henry NEVER misses. Hilarious, fun banter, and a juicy storyline! 5/5, I loved this book!
Everything about this book is a YES! It shows what a healthy, loving relationship looks like when two people are actively working on themselves and focusing on their family. I love the emphasis it put on having a strong friendship with people that lo...
One of my FAVORITES!! This book was so good, I even loved the show. This book follows a band and shows the battles of addiction, friendship and loyalty.
This basketball romance is a ex's rival to lover trope. There is mention of SA. Spice (3/5)
This book was FUN. I loved this book so much, it was quick, juicy drama and a whole lot of romance! 4/5!
Romances
So many different tropes to choose from. There are my honest reviews about the books and if I recommend them or not
A basketball enemies to lovers book featuring a sports agent and an NBA player who had a run in during their college years. I gave it a 3/5
Hook Shot was a hit from the beginning! A single dad who is in the NBA finds his dream girl, the only thing is his ex wife who makes things a living hell for him and anyone involved.
Love this one! Grumpy x sunshine trope. This series is so good! Three grandsons of a deceased theme park owner must fulfill their unexpected tasks to receive their inheritance as written in their grandfathers will. Spice (4/5)
I really loved this one, but I felt that it dragged on. This is my second favorite in this series. 4/5!
Definitely a 4/5 stars for me! I love the way the author writes, it's fun and fast paced. Spice level (4/5)
Former college sweethearts turned business rivals fall in love in this quick read. A competition brings them closer than they'd like, but it may be just what they need ;) Such a cute book!
Coworkers/forced proximity trope. I personally liked this book, but enjoyed the first book the most! Spice (3/5)
This STEM, workplace enemies to lovers romance will keep you entertained. Tons of people loved this book, but I personally didn't see the hype. The storyline itself was entertaining and for that I'd rate it a 3/5.
3/5 for me. Too much smut and not enough storyline. I found it repetitive and Anastasias "best friend" was such a bully. I liked the second book in this series much more.
The second book in the Maple Hills series, this one was much better than Icebreaker. It has a fun ploit and the characters had a nice development. I loved the summer camp setting.
I don't even know how to rate this book. I loved the storyline of the book as a conspiracy theorist (think elite rituals, bohemian grove type gatherings, politician ran trafficking rings) but on the other hand there are so many things wrong with the ...
Just like the first book, I don't really know how to rate this. If you are sensitive to graphic topics (death, assault, ritual sacrifice, trafficking, child harm) I would not recommend. This story line follows the same characters from the first book ...
High school sweethearts get a second chance in this fake marriage trope. This was fun, but not one of my favorites. 3/5.
I honestly don't have much to say about this book. I know tons of people loved it, but I just didn't enjoy it. It was slow and didn't keep my attention. This is apart of a standalone series that also features the Partner Plot.
My honest review is that this book was okay. I liked the plot/storyline but there was too much smut. 3/5
Second book in the Twisted series features a princess and her bodyguard. This book was much better than the first of the series. I enjoyed the characters and the book being set in the characters home country,
Twisted Hate is the third book of the series. This book is actually my favorite of the series so far, I have yet to finish (3/4).
When you have two choices, which one do you make? The friendly faithful best friend who knows you like no other or the one who checks off all your boxes, but something isn't right? 3/5
Thrillers/Mysterys
I love reading thrillers and all of these kept me entertained, what's your favorite thriller?!
The pain these characters go through is conveyed so brilliantly by the author. At the end, you are left with an overwhelming sadness for what they’ve been through, and in that way it goes far beyond your typical thriller.
This family is buried beneath years of secrets and as we learned more and more about both the past disappearances, and the current family dynamics, I was suspicious of literally everyone.
You'll never guess the crazy, jaw dropping twist in this thriller! The characters seem so likeable but also you are left feeling like you should not trust any of them. The perfect bingeable thriller.
This was a gripping novel with unexpected twists and turns. I highly recommend it to fans of YA mystery and thriller. I think it's best to go in blind!
Would you defend your husband if he was accused of killing his mistress? Well named Partner Sarah Morgan does, but she also finds out some things she may not have wanted to know, or maybe she does?!
Things aren't always as they seem in this book. Mary and Willa become friends at the playground while out with their kids, but then two months later Willa ghosts her. Willa suddenly pops up in a new town, except this time she has a new kid, her name ...
A little bit of romance and a lot of thriller! A small town setting gives this book the perfect ambiance for a creepy vibe. 3/5
I usually love Freida McFadden books, but I never enjoy teacher/high school student relationships in books. The ending was good but overall I'd rate it a 2/5!
This reads more of a mystery and it is super entertaining! If you grew up reading Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys, this one is for you!
This sequel to A Good Girls Guide to Murder just didn't do it for me. I enjoyed it, but it didn't keep me on the edge of my seat the way the first one did.
This book starts off slow, but the last 40% of the book had me on the edge of my seat! I was anxious to know if Nina knew the truth about Chris and what really happened to Jake!
Contemporary Fiction & YA
All of these books can be considered romances or contemporary fiction, but I also added a few YA reads in here as well.
Honestly, this book was not enjoyable for me. It was very slow paced and I just didn't connect with the characters and storyline. I rated it a 2/5.
My least favorite Emily Henry book, but still a fun read. I rated this a 3/5.
Another Emily Henry must read. A group of friends meet at their Happy Place every summer and enjoy their time. This time, there's been a change but the group is all keeping a few secrets from each other. This book will have you laughing, crying and s...
A group of sibling meet up at their beach cottage every summer and go through the ups and downs of life together. Love, friendship, and grief shapes the plotline of this book. It was super fast paced and a cute read, 3/5.
Part 2 of The Summer I turned pretty features the same group of siblings working through their last summer at Cousins Beach. 3/5.
The last book of the Summer I Turned Pretty series features Belly and Jeremiah as they fall in love and take the next steps in life. 3/5
Major trigger warning for this book. I don't know how I felt about this book. On one hand I was disgusted, on the other hand I understood that this was fiction. I only suggest reading if you are not sensitive to topics like SA, child abuse, and suici...
Holiday Reads
**Adding Christmas & Fall books** I'll add more as the year goes on!
Holiday books are so fun to read. I gave this a 3/5!
Country music, business rivals, forced proximity, AND Christmas! This book was cute and quick read. One thing I didn't enjoy was the obvious miscommunication that could have easily solved all their problems.