May Top 5

Happy June everybody. Summer is here! This last month was pretty great reading-wise. I kind of holed up for awhile and just read a ton (or at least a ton compared to the last few months). Here are my top 5 reads from May.

1. Goddess by Josephine Angelini

Finally! I know how this story ends and I couldn't be more thrilled with this whole series. Seriously, awesome. This is the ultimate in mythology retellings. 

2. Dare You To by Katie McGarry

Can I just declare my love for Ryan one more time and declare dibs? Because, yeah...he's perfect. Also, this book is amazing. Read my full review here. 

3. Faking It by Cora Carmack

I wasn't entirely sure I'd fall for Cade the way I fell for Garrick in Losing It. He wasn't my favorite from that book. But in a new city and with a new firecracker of a female lead, he turned out to be pretty amazing. Plus, Cora Carmack's humor still shines through. Awesome companion novel. 

4. Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker

I got totally wrapped up in this story. I love the world and the life and the family that Kacey managed to build for herself. It's impossible not to fall for all the characters in this book. 

5. Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith

I really wasn't sure what to expect going into this book and I think it was better that way. It was crazy and unexpected already. I'm still not sure what to think about some parts of this book, but I know that it was amazing and beautiful and affecting. 

What were your top reads in May?

May Top 5

I had another weird reading month. I didn't think it was that strange, but then I went to look at my list of books read this month and realized that there was definitely something off. A lot of it was good, but not epic good. I'd say this month was pretty mediocre when it came to reading. Except for these five pretties, that were definitely out of control amazing.

1. Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

Bitterblue was definitely worth the wait. This book is already long, but my only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. It's always hard to let Kristin Cashore's characters go. But at least you know that they are strong and destined for greatness. Read my review.

2. Insurgent by Veronica Roth

The second book in the Divergent series definitely lived up to my expectations. 

3. Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

Definitely watch out for this fall release. Such a crazy but awesome book. The ending was mean, but still. These characters were so fascinating. 

4. Such a Rush by Jennifer Echols

I love love love Such a Rush. Jennifer Echols never fails to write books that look like they'd have nothing to do with me, but seem to be taken directly from my own life.

5. Bitter End by Jennifer Brown

This book broke me down. It's powerful and haunting. I'm still thinking about it. Read my review.

What were your top reads this month?