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My Top 10 Reads So Far in 2023
We’re officially halfway through 2023, so out of the 42 books I’ve read in the last six months, here are my top 10 so far.
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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries (Book 1): Cozy and delightful
Emily Wilde is a socially awkward scholar of fairies. In this diary, she records the encounters and events she faces in a small Scandinavian village as she attempts to study their previously undocumented “Hidden Ones.”
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DNF: When to give up on a book
Is it okay to stop reading a book? Here’s a couple signs to look for that tell you it’s time to DNF and move on to something else.
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A Dowry of Blood: Dark and seductive
Told from the perspective of Constanta’s letters to Dracula, we follow her through the centuries of her second life as the ancient vampire’s first bride.
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Are Hyped Books Worth it? 3 Tips
If you’re easily swayed by book hype and often find yourself disappointed, here are 3 questions to ask before jumping on the bandwagon.
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane: Whimsical and creepy
A middle-aged man suddenly remembers the strange, magical happenings he experienced as a child when he returns to visit the house at the end of the lane from his childhood home.
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Single vs. Multi POV: What’s the difference?
What is it about the POV that makes single- and multi-POV stories feel different? And does it affect our enjoyment? Let’s talk about it.
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Outlawed: Intriguing, but slow
Ada’s life of crime begins after she fails to conceive a child, is accused of witchcraft, and runs away to a gang of non-conforming outlaws.
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On Trigger Warnings: A common literary debate
The trigger warning debate: should books have trigger or content warnings? Why or why not? And should writers care? Let’s dive in.
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Flawed vs. Problematic Characters
Not all flawed characters are problematic, and vice versa. So what makes the difference between these character types? Let’s dive in.
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