Top Ten Tuesday Thirty

Top Ten Books I read in 2015

Top ten tuesday is a weekly feature/ meme hosted by The Broke and Bookish.  Before looking at the topic, I was actually debating missing this week as I have been so busy and wasn't sure whether I would have time.  But as soon as the saw that this was my favourite books from the year, I knew there was no way I could miss out.  And so, here are the best books I have been honoured with reading this year - enjoy! 

1) We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach - As some may have noticed, I have been raving about this book at every chance I get since I read it in the summer.  It was one of my most anticipated reads, and I absolutely loved it!

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2) The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey - I actually went into this one early on in the year with pretty low expectations as I had heard mixed things about both the first two books, but I ended up adoring them both so much, and so I couldn't leave this off my list. 

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3) Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher - This was a very unexpected gem for me, after I once again went into without high expectations for whatever reason.  But after reading it I fell in love with the characters and the story and I am now super excited to read more from Annabel Pitcher.

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4) Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo - Despite only finishing it just over a week ago, this book has already made it into my favourites list.  For someone who reads little fantasy, I found it to be so addicting and just an all round outstanding read.  

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5) The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafon - Ever since I read The Prince of Mist a year or so ago, I was anticipating picking up a second book by Zafon, and  this one certainly didn't disappoint.  I loved as much, if not more, and can see myself reading it again and again in the years to come.  

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6) Half Bad by Sally Green - After giving up on reading this the first time around, I was almost certain this would be nowhere near one of my favourites for the year.  Yet, the second time I picked it up, and read the entire book, I found myself so attached to the story that when the final page came I couldn't wait to pick up the next one.  It's safe to say this was a surprising favourite for me, but a favourite none the less.  

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7) Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan - Right from the word go I was hooked by this book.  Not only was it written by two authors I loved, but it was humorous yet thought-provoking and a book I thoroughly enjoyed.

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8) The Mortal Instruments: City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare - This was such a close call as to which of The Mortal Instruments books that I read this year I was my favourite, as I loved them both so much.  I loved returning to the familiar characters as well as meeting some new ones and I can't wait to hopefully finish the series next year! 

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9) Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling - How could this not feature on my list?  It was an amazing start to a series I know I will adore and I can't wait to continue on.  

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10) To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han - Another recent read but another I adored.  It was likely my favourite contemporary romance type book of the year, as I loved all the characters and the story immensely.  

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11) The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough - And finally, my favourite book from the whole of 2015 has to be this masterpiece that I read in the summer.  It was heartbreaking and thought-provoking whilst still having the most amazing characters and one of the most captivating storylines.  I absolutely adore this one to pieces and so it has earned the title of my favourite book of 2015.  

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