Lauren, here (cause who else would it be, let's be honest) and we are finally into the second half of the year-that-crawled-out-of-Hell.
In summary, I am way ahead of my Goodreads goal, already hitting 57 out of 100 (thank you lockdown); my blog went silent for longer than I had intended; and I am back to square one of finding a job. So, swings and roundabouts, as they say.
The Mid-Year Book Freakout tag was created by ReadLikeWildfire and Earl Grey Books.
1. What is the best book you've read so far in 2020?
The Migration
Helen Marshall
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Marshall, just had this way of writing that even after finishing the book, it stuck with me and kept making me think. It was exactly the kind of speculative fiction that I wish I had the guts to pick up more often. A tender exploration of hope and human morality. If you can handle reading about this subject, it is one that I completely recommend you check out.
2. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2020?
Bloodwitch (The Witchlands #3)
Susan Dennard
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This is, by far, my favourite book in the series. So many revelations. So much character growth. BAEDUAN.
3. What new release haven't you read yet, but want to?
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
Roseanne A. Brown
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This just sounds exactly like the kind of YA fantasy I tend to reach for. Inspired by West African folklore, this is a duel perspective fantasy with slow-burn enemies to lovers (WITH PINING). AND THE COVER?! Wow. If anyone knows who the cover artist is, please let me know!
4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
V.E. Schwab
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I feel like I have been waiting an age to read this; maybe since it was mentioned during V's This Savage Song UK Tour?
I've seen the pieces that have been posted of V's socials and have teared up many times at just the brief encounter I have been allowed to see. I know Titan Books have created a sample of the first 100 pages, but I am so terrified to read it. Just, please, be Vicious-level phenomenal.
5. What is your biggest disappointment read so far in 2020?
Wonderland: An Anthology
Edited by Marie O'Regan and Paul Kane
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Then it crashed.
I only really like L.L. Mckinney's, which acted as an extension for her A Blade so Black trilogy (I really must get to that), and the rest was either not my cuppa or eeeehhhhh.
6. What has been the biggest surprise?
Skein Island
Aliya Whiteley
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7. Have you discovered a favourite new author (debut or new-to-you)?
Get a Life, Chloe Brown
Talia Hibbert
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8. Newest fictional crush?
A Throne of Swans
Katherine & Elizabeth Corr
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That being said, I really loved Lucien Rookwood from A Throne of Swans and the developing relationship with Aderyn.
It wasn't perfect, and perhaps moved a bit too quickly for my liking, but it was still top tier swoon.
9. Newest favourite character?
Strangeworld's Travel Agency
L.D. Lapinski
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Flick and Jonathan, from L.D. Lapinski's The Strangeworld's Travel Agency.
Their dynamic reminded me so much of the relationship between the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler that it just made my little heart happy. I can't wait to see where Lapinski takes her series, with the multitude of worlds we can visit and the chaos that Flick could wreak.
10. Have there been any books that have made you cry?
Geekerella
Ashley Poston
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11. Have there been any books that have made you happy?
The Stone Rose
Jacqueline Raynor
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12. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year (or received)?
The Queen of Innis Lear
Tessa Gratton
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I was initally interested because of the cover and ended up finally buying a copy after reading the opening chapters whilst browsing Waterstones (remember when that was still a thing *sobs*)
13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
The House of Shattered Wings
Aliette de Bodard
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Descendant of the Crane
Joan He
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