The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

This book is a doozy. It's definitely a commitment (the audiobook was over 48 hours), and it takes some time before the story gets going. That said, I really did enjoy this book once I got into it.

The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding by Alexandra Bracken

This was such a fun middle-grade read. It takes an irreverent look at some very dark subject matter - it felt like what I imagine A Series of Unfortunate Events would sound like without all of the breaking of the fourth wall.

One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake

We rejoin our sisters with many questions and may confusing feelings. The countdown is on, and by the end of the year only one can survive. Nothing has changed. Except that everything has changed.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

This book was so over-hyped. I don't usually write reviews for books that I rate 2 stars are lower (this is the 3rd), but I was so disappointed with this story, that I feel like I need to state my case.

The Fate of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

This was an excellent conclusion to Kelsea's story. The pacing was good, and I felt like the flashback scenes to the original settlement made more sense than the flashback scenes in The Invasion of the Tearling. I loved being able to rejoin this cast of characters, and I loved that the world was expanded even further.

The Lost Door by Steen Jones

Seven years after Eden learned the truth about her family and her heritage, she is preparing to let her daughter in on the secret. The plan was always to tell Gabby on her eighteenth birthday - but fate has other plans. When Eden goes missing after investigating some damage at the door to Palus in Brazil, it is up to Gabby to find her mother while learning the unbelievable - that this world is not the only one.

Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody

Enne Salta is a proper young lady, and nothing would make her even consider stepping foot in New Reynes. Except, perhaps, to search for her mother. Enne's search leads her not only to the City of Sin, but right into the company of street lord and con man Levi Glaisyer.

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

I love high-stakes, murderously dark fantasy, and Kendare Blake delivered.

The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver

I really wanted to like this story, and I'm sorry to say that I was sorely disappointed. The summary of this book sounds wonderful. It's an adventure story, Liza is the only one who can save her brother, she gets to explore a dangerous, fantastical world that she's only heard of from her babysitter. Everything about this book sounds like it should be so good. Which is why it made me so sad that it just wasn't a compelling story.

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

I read this book in one sitting. I'm a sucker for a good witch story, and this plot was very compelling. I kept on trying to get different things done, but the story just wouldn't let me go. The book is dark and dangerous and mysterious - it's the perfect rainy day read.