A Few Great Books of 2017
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Dec. 26th, 2017 | 05:58 pm
As we're wrapping up 2017, I thought I'd offer a few of my favorite reads that came out this year. I haven't had as much free time recently as I'd like, so I feel lucky that some of the books I did manage to read were this good!
Amina's Voice by Hena Khan - Realistic fiction is not normally my thing, but this sweet MG novel charmed me while also teaching me a few things about the experiences of some Muslim Americans.
The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan - I continue to be impressed by (A) Rick Riordan in general, as an author and a person, and (B) his ability to pull off writing a series from the point of view of the god Apollo.
Dreadnought by April Daniels - My favorite of the year! The prose, characters, and world are all excellent in this YA novel about a trans girl who becomes a superhero.
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake - Sequel to the fascinating fantasy Three Dark Crowns, which is a hard act to follow. I couldn't put this one down, either. Kendare Blake can write, y'all.
What 2017 books did you love?
Amina's Voice by Hena Khan - Realistic fiction is not normally my thing, but this sweet MG novel charmed me while also teaching me a few things about the experiences of some Muslim Americans.
The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan - I continue to be impressed by (A) Rick Riordan in general, as an author and a person, and (B) his ability to pull off writing a series from the point of view of the god Apollo.
Dreadnought by April Daniels - My favorite of the year! The prose, characters, and world are all excellent in this YA novel about a trans girl who becomes a superhero.
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake - Sequel to the fascinating fantasy Three Dark Crowns, which is a hard act to follow. I couldn't put this one down, either. Kendare Blake can write, y'all.
What 2017 books did you love?
