August Top 5

Summer is over. At least in the publishing world we've had our last summer Friday and tomororw is September. Usually August is a sad reading month for me, because it's generally a moving month. But I'm still in New York and I have no plans to move out of here anytime soon (except to a new apartment at the end of September, which I'm so excited about!). So this August has actually been an awesome month for reading and looking back...wowza. I feel like I've read some heavy hitters lately. Although I think it just feels important when you read a book that you know will be a favorite for the rest of your life. So let's start with that book on my August top five.

1. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

I've already written a crazy long post about my love for this book. So all I'm going to say here is - this one has joined the ranks of my favorite books of all time. It's perfection. You can read all about how much I love it here. 

2. A Little Too Far by Lisa Desrochers

Still sorting through the craziness that happened in this book. I'm thinking this is a story that has a lot of things that probably shouldn't work, but Lisa Desrochers totally pulls it off. It's spectacular. This is definitely a great new adult novel that I highly recommend. 

3. Breaking the Reins by Juliana Haygert

Some moments of this book are hard to read, as there are some intense incidents of domestic abuse. Still, you have to admire how Juliana doesn't hold back and gives you every high emotional point of this amazing story. Plus, there's a hot Brazilian polo player to the rescue. This is another great NA novel to definitely put on your TBRs.

4. Fire with Fire by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivan win for epic last lines. This is an awesome sequel that left my mind blown. If you haven't started this series, I highly recommend it. You can read my full review here. 

5.  Crown of Embers by Rae Carson

This is another epic sequel that I read this month. I know it came out about a year ago and I can hardly believe it took me this long to get to it. But now I can move right on to The Bitter Kingdom. So it all works out. This is one of my favorite YA fantasy series that just keeps getting better as the words keep coming. Also - Hector is totally dreamy. Check out my review here. 

What were your top reads this month?