Top 5 of 2015

 Hi Book-Sniffers and Librocubicularists, 

The last day of 2015. What a weird, yet wonderful year. Many ups and downs for me. Many new friends. Many new favourite books. As before, I have narrowed down my top rated books from Goodreads to my Top 5 of the year. 

1. The Red Knight by Miles Cameron

Perhaps one of the best fantasies I’ve read in a long time. Cameron’s background in medieval history certainly solidifies his world. His characters are all sorts of grey, never good nor bad, something in betwk-Sniffers and Librocubicularists, 

2. Song in the Silence by Elizabeth Kerner

I searched high and low for a decent book about dragons. None of these kookey creatures, quirky and goofy. These are believably solid, ancient creatures with a long history. A delightful journey and a relateable main character. The romance in this story is unusual. Book 2 in 2016 for sure.

3. Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

Elegant. Beautiful. Exquisite. The story leaves you thinking, pondering, and wondering. Magic is sprinked in so delicately that it seems plausible. A joy to read. A book that reminds you how remarkable writing can be.

Review here. 

4. Here, There be Dragons by James A. Owen

A surprise! Has you wanting to curl up next to a cozy fire or pitch a chair at the beach. All the warm fuzzies about your most favourite literary characters. Book 2 for the bookclub in 2016.

Review here.

5. The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

One of the best future society YA novels out there. Testing the limits, combining the heart of artistic expression and the  advances of human kind’s technology. I wanted to know more about this world only hinted at.  A high recommend for those itching for a new dystopian society.

Review here. 

Honourable Mention:

Unicorn Chronicles by Bruce Coville

I reread the first two: Into the Land of the Unicorns and Song of the Wanderer. The last two of the series were new to me: Dark Whispers and The Last Hunt. Finally completing a series that got me into fantasy, into reading, and an life-long obsession with magical creatures. Why not mention this fantastic series?

Coville can create some of the most remarkable characters, all unique and lovely. I hated to see them go. What a wonderful 20 year journey.