And, speaking of the holiday rush, I had every intention of being around in the Blogosphere the last few weeks...such fun end-of-year topics and debut author books to write about...I even have two draft posts that never made it to the publish button. So, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.
And now, a little late, I'm going to share my YA favorite listens of 2012:
Best Second Books in a Series: Pandemonium- Lauren Oliver
The Red Glove- Holly Black
Best Historicals: Grave Mercy- Robin Lafevers
Gilt- Katherine Longshore
Wrapped- Jennifer Bradbury
Best Unique Premises: Starters- Lissa Price
What's Left of Me- Kat Zhang
Forgotten- Cat Patrick
Best New Series: Under The Never Sky- Veronica Rossi
Cinder- Marissa Meyer
The Selection- Kiera Cass
Best Unexpected Favorite: Au Revoir Crazy European Chick- Joe Schreiber
Best Contemporaries: Grafitti Moon- Cath Crowley
The Fault in Our Stars- John Green
Best Ongoing or Ends of Series: The Gray Wolf Throne- Cinda Williams Chima
Mastiff- Tamora Pierce
Goliath- Scott Westerfeld
Best Unique POV: Blink and Caution- Tim Wynne Jones
Best Settings: Scorpio Races- Maggie Steifvater
Dreamland Social Club- Tara Altebrando
Best of Show: Every Day- David Levithan
What about you? Read any of these? What were your 2012 favorites?
And stay tuned for an End-of-the-ARCs New Year Blow Out contest next week!
You have a bunch on your list that I've read (and enjoyed) and just as many that I haven't. That's great because I can add them to my TBR list! :)
ReplyDeleteEverything in your best new series category falls into my 2012 favourites list, as does UNDER THE NEVER SKY and GRAVE MERCY. 2012 was a fantastic year for reading, and I suspect 2013 will be just as good. :)
You have some great picks here! I loved GRAFFITI MOON and STARS and PANDEMONIUM. and I've heard such great things about WHATS LEFT OF ME. I must check that one out.
ReplyDeleteYou just gave me a lot of ideas on how to spend the B&N gift card I received in my stocking. Thanks!
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