High 10 5-star Reads from 2023

As 2023 begins to shut, I’ve been reminiscing over the books I learn/listened to this 12 months. I’m proud that I’ve learn or listened to over 80 books this 12 months. Audiobooks & my Kindle have been my go-to for 2023 and it helped encourage me to learn much more all year long. Goodreads has additionally had a maintain of me this 12 months…I obsessively replace my studying progress and evaluate new titles I’ve completed. I do know I’m not the one one.

Once I began reviewing them on Goodreads I used to be in a position to maintain observe of all my 5-star reads and needed to share my high 10 from the 12 months. Now, this doesn’t imply they had been releases from this 12 months…simply that I learn them in the course of the 12 months and have rated them 5-star. I really feel like I’m pretty exhausting on books and don’t give a ton of 5-star rankings so I really feel like these are books I really cherished studying and needed to share them with you.

A few of these are stand-alone and a few are a part of a collection, I’ll make certain to share which in every little evaluate. With out additional ado, listed below are my High 10 5-star Reads from 2023. PS no spoilers on these books & these aren’t full descriptive opinions -more simply why I cherished them.

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Caraval was my first actual step into the fantasy realm of studying. That is the primary guide within the trilogy and I cherished each minute of this collection. I nonetheless suppose Caraval was my favourite as a result of falling into the world of Caraval was simply magical. I’ve already shared slightly about this collection in a earlier put up about Younger Grownup should learn so I received’t go into an excessive amount of element right here. However the imagery that Garber makes use of to inform her readers in regards to the world of Caraval is unimaginable. She is so proficient in her writing – you actually really feel like you might be there. That’s why it needed to be a 5-star learn for me.

The Good Son by Freida McFadden

Naturally, Freida McFadden was one of many authors who was outstanding in my checklist of books from 2023. She took the social media world by storm and went loopy well-liked. I’ve a listing rating the books of hers I’ve learn you may learn right here. The Good Son was considered one of my absolute favourite books of hers. I saved pondering I had it found out however I by no means did. The twists had been nicely timed and I loved the best way this guide unfolded. It is a stand-alone novel so be happy to seize it at any time and browse it.

Iris by Susan Could Warren

Iris is a part of a collection. In actual fact, it’s the fourth guide of the Montana Marshalls and debuted this 12 months. The entire collection is superior. Susan Could Warren is an unimaginable author and he or she weaves motion, romance, and religion into her books flawlessly. Iris was my favourite of the collection nevertheless, I simply actually resonated with the character. It has pressured proximity and an lovely love storyline that made me smile so many occasions. Additionally, I feel the guide has some nice classes in it. The religion facet whereas not overwhelming, we superbly woven into the guide. Iris is a robust and assured lady who I lengthy to be like due to her charisma and relentlessness.

The Pretenders by Rebecca Hanover

The Pretenders is the second and final guide in The Similars Sequence. Whereas I cherished the primary guide…this second one simply left me speechless, so it immediately deserved a 5-star evaluate. Let me inform you, the twists on this guide had me flabbergasted. Like true jaw-on-the-floor sort moments. It is a nice YA learn that everybody ought to try. I cherished the combination of regular YA thriller blended in with slightly science fiction. It’s darkish academia with thriller and romance. Really, I can’t wait to learn this collection once more.

By no means Lie by Freida McFadden

This was my first FM learn after The Housemaid and boy, was I in for a loopy trip. I really like isolation in my thriller’s or thrillers. There’s one thing so fascinating about locked room or remoted tropes. The guide I advised from a number of POV on twin timelines – one thing she does nicely. It’s loopy as a result of the entire present storyline takes place all in like 2 days. It was a quick learn and I really didn’t count on among the twists. I might say that is my high FM guide up to now. It is a nice thriller and it’s executed nicely in my view.

Resort Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor

I learn this after seeing it on a listing that consisted of guide recs that had been much like Caraval. I might agree that it was related within the imagery that the books illicit. It’s additionally younger grownup fantasy but it surely additionally has a little bit of suspense blended into it. I included this as a result of it was actually distinctive. It took the attractive creation of a world and the magic from Caraval however included some suspense and thriller like different YA tropes. I imagine that is the authors debut novel and it’s very well executed, particularly being the primary. I soaked up this story and it was a quick pay attention for me. The audiobook was nicely executed as nicely.

9 Liars by Maureen Johnson

The entire Really Devious collection from Maureen Johnson was superior. I actually cherished it and it was so thrilling to learn every one. Nonetheless, I really loved the two spin-offs greater than the unique trio of the collection. Field within the Woods and 9 Liars are my favourite MJ books by far. However 9 Liars needed to make my high 10 5-star reads put up as a result of I truthfully consider it on a regular basis. Such a superb YA thriller. It jogged my memory of the outdated basic Boxcar Youngsters mysteries or Nancy Drew. Nonetheless, it does go away you on a little bit of a personality cliffhanger, so remember. However I received’t give any greater than that.

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

I went backwards and forwards on whether or not or to not checklist this guide or the final considered one of this collection as a part of my high 10 5-star reads as a result of each had been superb. However The Naturals is what began me within the collection so it received. This collection is Felony Minds meets YA and provides slightly humor to lighten the temper. I’m obsessive about this series- you have to learn it. In the event you get pleasure from one thing like Felony Minds – you’ll get pleasure from this collection. Now could be it foolish that mainly highschool college students are allowed to resolve crimes? Sure. Does it work for this collection? Additionally sure.

The Final Time I Lied by Riley Sager

Riley Sager and I’ve a little bit of a rocky relationship. I need to love all his books…however most that I’ve learn have fell flat. Besides this one. Now I’m within the minority here- I’ve seen many opinions that don’t love this one like I do. However that’s what makes the world go spherical, proper? I completely cherished this guide. Twin timelines, remoted location, typical homicide thriller location (summer time camp) – what’s to not love? The best way the story of each the previous and the current unfold was so nicely executed in my view.

Flicker within the Darkish by Stacey Willingham

If I’m sincere, I needed to jog my reminiscence about this guide once I noticed it in my checklist of 5-star reads from 2023. Due to that, I nearly left it out. I assumed if it wasn’t memorable, why point out it. However as soon as I remembered what it was all about…I knew I needed to embody it. I keep in mind pondering “man this guide is so apparent, the twist is just too straightforward,” nicely, it was straightforward becaue I had it mistaken. I completely loved the best way this guide performed out. And I really like supporting new writers of their endeavors and it looks like Stacey is taking the world by storm. Total an amazing thriller that saved me guessing. And it managed to idiot me!