Despite 2018 being a shitty year, I must say that 2018 brought so many great books.
This is a list of thriller, mystery, horror, romance, memoirs and science fiction books.
I rated all these books 5 stars.
Patrick Tomasso
I went through so many emotions reading the stories of these characters.
Tara and her siblings didnt attend school and never visited a doctor or hospital.
The family was so isolated from the mainstream that no one knew they even existed.
This book testifies to an irrepressible thirst to learn.
The Reckoningtakes place in rural 1940s Mississippi.
This book is suspenseful right up to the very last page.
Hope is in a relationship that she isnt exactly content with.
Her boyfriend Josh doesnt seem to be committing and after six years and she wonders what their future holds.
Trus hope is to learn more about his mother while hes there.
When Tru and Hope meet, they have a genuine interest in each other.
Its love at first sight and they cant stop thinking about one another.
This book hits you in all the feels, and its an unpredictable, unique kind of read.
This the story of Fred Peterson, an 11-year-old boy who was found brutally murdered.
Strong evidence points to Little League coach Terry Maitland.
But, as the investigation begins to unfold, doubts and alternative evidence make Ralph question Terrys guilt.
How can this be?
And can a man be at two places at the same time?
This book is an amazing thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat.
My only criticism of the book is the ending.
It felt a little flat, and awfully convenient to me.
However, the book as a whole was awesome.
McNamara was obsessed with the subject of this book.
She believed that by using modern technology a rapist and killer could finally be brought to justice.
She created maps and chased leads.
Then, tragically, Michelle died before this masterwork could be completed.
I found this book completely enthralling.
This book is a West-African inspired fantasy set in the fictional land of Orisha.
Its the battle to restore magic vs suppress it.
With complex characters who naturally change and grow as the story progresses, I was hooked.
There was never a boring moment.
My only complaint though, that cliffhanger is EVIL.
Vengefulis the sequel toVicious.
I would definitely recommend readingViciousfirst before readingVengeful.
Its such a good science fiction book about villains with superpowers.
The complexity of the characters makes this book something special.
I loved the Alaskan setting, the author paints it as the visually stunning and dangerous place it is.
This is a book about courage, the power of love, and friendship.
If activated everyone would be in the dark ages and the U.S. will immediately become a third-world country.
This book is a fun ride with lots of guessing about whats going to happen next.
Now Louisa Clark returns in a third book,Still Me.
After rebuilding her life following crushing grief, Lou decided that she was going to live boldly.
She accepted a job working for an ultra-rich family in New York City.
She left her family and her boyfriend behind and moved to America.
However, New York is both everything and nothing like Louisa Clark expected.
She has to fight hard for what she wants.
However, there is no blood and no sign of a struggle.
Evidence would indicate that the victim had been killed elsewhere and dumped there.
The case becomes stranger, involving odd neighbors, a re-appearing young teen, and dysfunctional family members.
This was such a great read.
It was so interesting to read her life story.
This is book two in Christians POV of the storyFifty Shades of Grey.
This book gives you an insight into Christians mind.
Understanding what Christian thought and suffered gives so much more meaning to theFifty Shadesseries.
Reading the story from his perspective has heightened my adoration for this romance series.
I cant wait for Christians third POV book.
This novel is a collection of interrelated stories set in Oakland, California.
The story is told from 12 widely different perspectives that converge on the Big Oakland Powwow.
Distinct Native American voices tell a story about their lives and not necessarily to an immediate point.
Somehow it all comes together at the end, at the Powwow.
This is a powerful novel of the Urban Indians identity, family, loss, and strength.
Tommy Orages debut book is incredible.
This is one of those books that you dont ever want to finish.
The book is funny, sad, poignant and just so good.
Alexa and Drew met when they got stuck together in an elevator.
Being stuck together leads to them going to a wedding together.
It is Drews ex-girlfriends wedding who was marrying Drews best friend.
After that, this couple just cant seem to get enough of each other.
I found this book very entertaining, flirty, and fun.
Margaret Jacobsen has worked hard all of her life and things are starting to pay off.
Shes dating an awesome guy, shes going to be starting a great new job.
During landing, they crashed, and Chip walked away without any injuries while Margret was not so lucky.
Her life was forever changed.
Suddenly, the woman who everything has always worked out perfectly for has her whole life turned upside down.
There is a lot of pain in this novel but a lot of hope and happiness as well.
This book is part novel and part memoir.
This is a remarkably strong historical novel.
I found this authors writing evocative and powerful.
I admire the author for his willingness to so honestly bare his pain and his heart.
This is indeed a heavy book.
Its overwhelmingly honest, heart-wrenching, and written in a stunningly beautiful way.
Although I am not sure what 2019 has in store for me or what the new year will bring.
