My Top Reads of 2009

Wow, its December already and we're neraly in 2010. If what they say is true, you know, the world ending in 2012, then I have a lot of reading to do. But guys, its nearly 2010, which in itself is absolutly crazy. I can remember what I was wearing when I saw in the year 2000, which was a mini lilac skirt and a white blouse. I was 13 guys, give a girl a break! So in the spirit of it being the end of the year, I thought I’d be mighty nice and let you all know which books made my reading year.

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
If you know me but at all, you will know that I am a major Maggie fan girl. I love her to put it lightly, if someone offered me a Linger ARC, but the one stipulation was to kill someone for it, I so would (well, not really……maybe) This book for me was flawless, her writing is stunning, lyrical and beautiful. And it has wolves, wolves that also turn into men, more specifically, Sam, who I love, so hands off.


City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

If you haven’t heard of the Mortal Instruments trilogy, then I don’t believe you, and if you haven’t read them, what are you waiting for. The final instalment of the series was everything I hoped it would be and more. Witty, scary, dramatic and romantic all rolled up in one shiny luscious book. This is one of my favourite young adult series, and Cassie is a legend. Jace Wayland…….enough said.

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Okay, I know this may be classed as cheating, but i'm a cheater, what of it?? Yeah, this book isn't released until March 2010, but I read it this year, hence why its on this list.  Everyone needs to read this book, even people who don't like reading, this book will change their minds.  Yep, its really that good.  This book made me view my life from a totally different perspective, it made me more aware of how I treat others.  Made me feel that although horrendous things do happen to people, things that can destroy your soul, its okay to be happy and to be able to move on, even if a piece of you is broken beyoind repair.  That its okay to move on from a tragedy not with fear in your soul, but love.  Words will never come close to how much this book meant to me, and like I said to Lauren, her words shine so bright, it will hurt your eyes to look.

The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
First off, I have a signed copy *sticks out tongue* Okay, so now thats over with, I am sure I dont need to convey just how fricking fantastic this book is.  Its dystopia for one, and two, the hidden romance.  This book has me sat on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, gasping out loud and scared senseless.  Suzanne rocked the very boundries of the YA dystopia genre and pegged the genre up a notch.  I think everyone who loves books may just have read this book, hell, even Steven King agrees just how awesome this book is.  I cheated again by adding trilogy, because this means that Catching Fire is inloved too.  And for the record, Team Gale.

The Demons Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
Its set in London, which is the UK, where I live, which is a very desirable bonus. The journey Sarah takes us on is one that you can’t help but be sucked into, I was mesmorised with the behaviours of the characters. Aboltutly stunning writing, that I couldn’t help but love, you would never believe this was a debut novel, Sarah writes like she’s done it for more than one lifetime.  Nick is a perfect (anti) hero, who has swords and a rockin bod, need I say more?

If I Stay by Gayle Forman
This book absolutely destroyed me, I was distraught for days and days, I still think about it now. The premise of this book is heart-breaking, yet also life affirming. I think this book has a guaranteed place on the list of the best books I have ever read.


Going too Far by Jennifer Echols
Jennifer captured a pitch perfect teen voice in this novel. I think she may have even raised the bar for YA romance books me thinks. I can’t honestly describe just how perfect this book is, only that it is, and you should read it, read it now.


Okay, so these books will go down in the history of books, as the best books I read in 2009.  I would award them each a trophy, if I had mad trophy making skillz, which alas, I do not have *sigh* So, what about you, what books floated your boat this year?