My Favorite Reads of 2024
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I read 22 books in 2024. It’s not the most books that I’ve ever read in a year, but it’s also not the least. And given that I spent several months in a reading slump, I am quite proud of that number. Of those 22, four earned perfect or near perfect ratings from me, and if you follow me (or rather, scroll down), I shall introduce you to them.
Blood Solace by Vela Roth
No second-book slump here: Blood Solace is everything I could have hoped for and then some in a sequel to Blood Mercy. Political intrigue, high-stakes subterfuge, amazing world-building, and a swoon-worthy romance: this romantasy ticks all the boxes. Full review forthcoming.
The Wolf King by Laura Palphreyman
I didn’t know I was into wolf-shifter romances until I read this book. The Wolf King left me reeling in the best possible way. As soon as I finished it, I had to fight the overpowering urge to turn back to page one and read it all over again. This is how you write a fantasy romance. Full review forthcoming.
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
This book had me at Death is the love interest. Belladonna is a gothic delight filled with mystery, romance, and the supernatural. Full review forthcoming.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
I have never been more apprehensive about starting a book than I was with Fourth Wing. I mean, could it really live up to the hype? The answer, as it turns out, is yes – yes, it can. Dragons, action, and a steamy romance: it delivers on all fronts. Full review forthcoming.
And that’s a wrap! Here’s to hoping that 2025 is filled with even more captivating reads!
Have you read any of these books? If so, share your thoughts with me in the comments section below!
-Julia
P.S. Curious what my favorite reads from previous years were? View my best-of-the-year book posts here.
