From May to July 2012
10:
Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley
Why?
Cath is my spirit animal. She knows this.
Her novel still inhabits my dreams and I wish to write a book like this.
It's concise, it's magic, it's lyrical and it's wise.
9:
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Why?
Oh man, why not? This cover is no fool's gold; this here is the real deal, a beautiful cover for a wondrous novel.
Dance of the Red Death is one of my most-anticipated sequels of 2013!
8:
Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo
At first I was astonished, then I merely called it compulsively readable, but by the end of this story Bardugo had made such a believer out of me that I was uttering her character's strong words aloud.
Through all its faults, Shadow & Bone had the X-factor, and that's something magnificently rare!
7:
The Curiosities by Tessa Gratton, Maggie Stiefvater & Tessa Gratton
Why?
This whole project was perfect! I had never known about the Merry Sisters of Fate until the book project was announced, so it was wonderful to "catch up" with The Curiosities, complete with illustrations, hand-written comments and a look inside these writers' heads!
I LOVED this book. It was full of inspiration.
6:
One For the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Why?
This book is beautiful. One of the novels I claimed I would have loved to represent in my 'If I Were a Literary Agent' post.
Lynda has a wonderful sense of craft, mixed in with poignant characterization and a truly heartfelt story.
I can't wait to see what comes next from Hunt!
5:
Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama
Why?
This is the mermaid book I have been waiting for since I began reading YA.
With intelligence, a mastery of language and an astonishing sense of history, Fama spins a most bewitching tail.
4:
Strands of Bronze & Gold by Jane Nickerson
Why?
This author will be a Debutante in 2013 and Jane's novel is one to pine for, wait on and add to your wishlist!
More on this one in the coming months from MPB!
3:
The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy by Nikki Loftin
Why?
This is the middle-grade novel for readers who think MG books are too simplistic.
A touch dark, a soupcon of sweet and a dash of whimsy- this is the perfect book for any and all readers!
2:
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Why?
You have to ask, really?
Everything you've heard about this novel? It's true.
So true.
1:
Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone by Kat Rosenfield
Why?
I learned at ALA that Julie Strauss-Gabel (she's John Green and Nina Lacour's editor, if you didn't know)edited this novel and said it was the best debut she's ever read. I think I may agree.
Precision point wording, a compelling story and imagery so vivid and raw you feel like you're suffocating alongside the two main character's.
Also?
I hosted the blog tour and John Green recommended this book on Twitter.
So that's the third edition.
Notice many significant changes?
2012 has been a brilliant year in books for me, I've venture to say it has already surpassed the past two years!
Gabrielle Carolina
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