March Top 5

Wow, guys, I totally missed the end of the month AND the first of April. Time definitely goes way too fast, especially when you're busy and/or not paying attention. But I definitely fell in love a few times this month and these five books were the best of those loves.

1. For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund

I still can't believe it took me so long to read this book. It completely passed all my expectations and I just fell in so deeply with these characters. Read my full review here.

2. 17 & Gone by Nova Ren Suma

I can't praise Nova Ren Suma enough. She's a brilliant writer and this story is beautiful and haunting. I attempted to put into words how I feel about this book, and you can read that here.

3. My Life After Now by Jessica Verdi

I totally devoured this book and came away feeling deeply depressed and uplifted at the same time. It's a weird emotion, but I think I like it. It was just an impressive novel that I think everyone could learn something from. Check out my review here.

4. A Touch Menacing by Leah Clifford

Ahhhh, the end of the Touch series. SO bittersweet, but ultimately a great ending. Looking forward to the dark, twisties that Leah will come up with next. Read my review here.

5. Golden by Jessi Kirby

I love Jessi Kirby and Robert Frost is definitely one of my favorite poets, so this was definitely a win. I'll have a review up soon!

What were your top reads in March?  

March Top 5

March was a busy month for me. I worked a ton and spent quite a bit of time working on applications and searching for a future. Compared to February, I've read so little. But there were some really amazing books in there. If you want to see my list of books read this month you can click on the "Read in 2012" tab - but here are the ones I've chosen as my top five reads for this month.

1. The Selection by Kiera Cass

I'm obsessed. OBSESSED. I read the book and then spent the rest of the day looking at pictures from the cast and the set. I so hope the CW picks up this show because I need fuel for my obsession. I'm just so in love with these characters. I'll have a review up soon - and the book will be released on April 24 and I HIGHLY recommend that you pick it up!

2. Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

Oh my gosh. Delirium was great, but Pandemonium blew me away. It was so good, so intense, and if possible this ending was way more cruel than the first book, which, who knew that was even possible? Read my review here. 

3. A Touch Morbid by Leah Clifford

Same thing with the Delirium series. I really liked A Touch Mortal, but in A Touch Morbid, Leah Clifford really upped her game. Plus, the Luke-Kristen story that develops here - um, I'd like more of that please. Read my review here. 

4. Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard

I've travelled quite a bit and this book just captures the magic of discovering new places perfectly. It makes you want to get up and go find friends, see awesome things, gather experiences. Read my review here. 

5. Dreamless by Josephine Angelini 

Well, this isn't out until the end of May, but once I had a copy, no way was I waiting. And holy wow, it was just as epic as Starcrossed. I'm so in awe of this series. Awesome awesome awesome. I'll have a review up in a couple weeks.

And my honorable mentions (because these books rocked my face off too).

 

What were your top reads this month?