April Top Five

April was definitely one of those months where I had so much to read and I don't feel like I accomplished very much. But here are my top three from this month, and numbers four and five are Jackie's top reads!

1. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

I still haven't really sorted out my feelings from this book and I kind of think I'm unhappy with it in general. I mean, I was never able to pick it up without sobbing. But still, there's something in a book that has the power to rip out your soul that makes it pretty fabulous. 

2. Unraveling and Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris 

Yeah, I'm including both of these as one here, but I read them so close together and they're both incredible. I'm a little mad at myself for waiting so long to read Unraveling, but at the same time it was awesome to be able to jump right into Unbreakable. I'll have reviews for these up this week! 

3. The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett

This book was so much fun and it was a different take on the paranormal world. Plus, its impossible not to love a character like Dusty who's sarcastic, witty, and endearing. Read my full review HERE. 

4. Light in the Shadows by A. Meredith Walters

Jackie says: This was a great conclusion to the Maggie and Clay love story that I fell desperately for in Find You in the Dark. Getting inside Clay's head was amazing. We all wanted to know what his craziness felt like. Check out my review HERE!

5. The Program by Suzanne Young

Jackie says: This book surprised me in so many good ways. I just loved the originality of the story, and the detail and mystery that made it come alive are STILL bouncing around in my head. Book 2 yet? Please!? Read my full review HERE.

What were your top reads this month? 

The Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare

Honestly, there's probably nothing new I can say about this book, and I don't want to spoil anything. I'm not even posting the synopsis, because I think it's a spoiler. So I'm going to be a little unconventional in this post, partially because I don't even have the words and I think this pretty much sums up Clockwork Princess: 

I cried. A lot.

Top Ten Tuesday - Most Anticipated in 2013

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

This week's topic is: Top Ten Most Anticipated Books For 2013

1. Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan

I've never been so excited for an author team. So excited to see what happens when these two amazing authors work together. 

2. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd

I just finished this INCREDIBLE book. I can't wait to share it with EVERYONE.

3. Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

1950's New Orleans? Yes, please.

4. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

I accidentally read a huge spoiler for Clockwork Prince and got really cranky. I refuse to finish Clockwork Prince until Clockwork Princess comes out so I know it's going to be okay. And I really want to finish listening to Ed Westwick narrate.

5. Goddess by Josephine Angelini

NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.

6. Detergent (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth
I'm just as excited to find out the real name of book three as I am to see what happens after that punch of an ending in book two.

7. Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson

Re-telling of Bluebeard! I'm SO excited to see how this great, dark fairytale is adapted.

8. Dark Triumph by R. L. LaFevers

Grave Mercy was pretty epic and definitely one of my best reads in 2012. Can't wait to read Sybella's story.

9. The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

More Sarah Dessen! She never disappoints.

10. Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi 

Under the Never Sky blew away all my expectations. I fell in love with these characters and this world. I can't wait to go back.

...and I'm Cheating.

11.  Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
Because Stephanie Perkins is my go-to re-read author. I'm very much looking forward to having another book to go back to when I've lost the happiness in reading.