Hi, everyone! I'm filling out my answers to the Midyear Book Freakout today.
best book you’ve read so far this year?
I've had good luck with books this year, and read some really great books! But my answer for this one is
In Myrtle Peril by Elizabeth C. Bunce. It released towards the end of 2022, and I saved it to be my first read of 2023, because I just knew I would love it. And I was right!
best sequel you’ve read so far this year
Okay, I could say In Myrtle Peril again, but for this answer I'm going to go with
Curds of Prey by Korina Moss, which is the 3rd book in the Cheese Shop Mysteries. I love this cozy series!
BUT I also want to mention
A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett, which was the 3rd (and final) book in The Secret Scientists of London series. I love all three books in this series so much, and I had to mention this final novel. (Also, I can't wait for Elizabeth's new series beginning next year!)
new release you haven’t read yet but want to?
*laughs* There are A LOT of new releases I haven't read yet! BUT if I have to name just one.... *goes to look at Goodreads TBR shelf* I'm going to go with
When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao, who is one of my favorite YA authors. I really look forward to reading it!
most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
I also have to mention
The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter! I grew up reading the Gallagher Girls books, and when I saw she was releasing an adult romance spy novel?? *heart eyes* I just know it's going to be so good. (releases in August!)
biggest disappointment?
I don't want to answer this question...
*skips to next one*
biggest surprise?
I'm going to say
All Alone with You by Amelia Diane Coombs. It was a really good surprise! I went into it with really no expectations, because while I thought it sounded good, I didn't know much about it. And I ended up absolutely loving it! I can tell you this is now one of my favorite YA novels.
favorite new author (debut or new to you)?
This is a really difficult question to answer! I've read a lot of debut books this year, and also just a lot of authors who were new to me. I think I'm going to go with... No, I can't decide!
newest fictional crush?
newest favorite character?
Pet from
Codename Charming Lucy Parker! She was a delightful, quirky character that I loved reading the POV from. (And fun fact: Her love interest, Matthias, was who I almost answered the previous question with!)
book that made you cry?
There have been... a lot. But I'm going to go with
It Found Us by Lindsay Currie. I don't want to spoil anyone, so I'll just say there was something towards the end of the book that made me cry. (I also just want to say that this was another wonderfully spooky book by Lindsay Currie!)
book that made you happy?
most beautiful book you have acquired this year?
I haven't bought many physical copies of books this year...
what books do you need to read before the end of the year?
A lot. Like, a lot. *hides Goodreads TBR shelf from you all*
content creators you've been loving?
There we go! My answers to the tag. Now, tell me: What books have been your favorite so far this year? And if you watch booktube, who are your favorite creators there? :)