Hey readers!
Once again another year draws to a close and that means it’s also time to come out with the annual list of the top books that have been read over here on this blog too!
2022 has been a strange year to say the least when it comes to books, and part of it feel like it’s because towards the end here I’m feeling kind of burnt out with Fantasy-genre titles…but the thing is I don’t WANT to be! It feels like a breakup that you’re trying everything in your power to not have happen, but part of you also just feels like maybe you need to take a break and recoup later on?…Just try and pretend that makes sense for my sanity.
Despite my seemingly falling out with whimsical tales of fae and magical realms, one thing that will always remain is my appreciation for those SPICY romance titles! I love some extra flavoring in my books, and I can confirm that most if not all my reading choices this year definitely included some of that, some more than others!
Without further ado, below is the list of my top reads of 2022, and they are in no particular order.
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1. The Extracurricular Activities Trilogy: by Neve Wilder
What a steamy trilogy this was! By far the best MM romance books I’ve read this year, and Neve Wilder definitely gained a fan in me with these! They’re a quick, hot and totally sexy college romance trilogy if you’re at all interested! And trust me, you should be.
To see my review of book #1 – Want Me – Click HERE
To see my review of book #2 – Try Me – Click HERE
To see my review of book #3 – Show Me – Click HERE
To see my Fancast/Dreamcast for the whole trilogy – Click HERE
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2. The Ravenhood Trilogy: by Kate Stewart
Flock was pretty good, but oh man is Exodus a wake up call, like WOW does a whole lot happen in that book and it takes you on a whirlwind of a ride! I was warned, and while I wasn’t a weeping mess I definitely was in a major book hangover after all that after reading…which is ironic considering I read these to try and get over another book hangover!
To see my review of book #1 – Flock – Click HERE
To see my review of book #2 – Exodus – Click HERE
To see my review of book #3 – Finish Line – Coming Soon!
3. Tricky Magic Series (Not Complete): by L.L. Campbell
This is a fun and steamy paranormal romance series that’s come out recently, and it’s been really fun to get to know the author on #bookstagram too! The plot feels more of a character-driven story, but a major highlight are the steamier scenes, and the author does an incredible job of adding some paranormal flair to them as well. See for yourself why the MMC is referred to as “Shadow Daddy.”
To see my review of book #1 – Tricky Magic – Click HERE
To see my review of book #2 – Tricky Princess – Click HERE
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4. Hook, Line, and Sinker: by Tessa Bailey
This was a great sequel to “It Happened One Summer” that I read in a single day! It didn’t have as much of a “Schitts Creek” feel to it, but the romance so easily swept me away and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it! Tessa Bailey definitely gained a fan in me over these books! And I also really like how they appear sweet and innocent with these covers, but have some steam to them too!
To see my review of Hook, Line, & Sinker – Click HERE
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5. These Wicked Lies: by Miranda Joy
This was an impressive debut novel from an author I’ve gotten to know on #bookstagram as well, and while she herself is a total sweetheart, her book definitely shows a darker tone full of twists and turns and questioning of who to trust…It’s a lush, exotic island setting with soul stealing magic, and with how this book ends, PLENTY of sexy thrills!
To see my review of These Wicked Lies – Click HERE
To see my Fancast/Dreamcast of the series so far – Click HERE
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6. House of Sky and Breath: by Sarah J. Maas
Absolutely zero surprise that an SJM book is on my list…I mean, do I really need to explain why on this one?
To see my review of House of Sky and Breath – Click HERE
To see my Fancast/Dreamcast of the series so far – Click HERE
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7. The War of Two Queens: by Jennifer L. Armentrout
This book is the fourth installment in the popular “From Blood and Ash” series, but upon its release received some MAJOR controversy…I go more into the specifics in my review that you can click and see below, but I can say this was still a thrilling addition to this hot and addicting series!
To see my review of The War of Two Queens – Click HERE
To see my Fancast/Dreamcast of the series so far – Click HERE
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8. Sea Of Ruin by Pam Godwin
This book gave me total “Outlander-meets-Pirates of the Caribbean” vibes and it was a nicely paced adventure from start to finish! Definitely a dark romance that might not be for everyone, but I will admit that Pam Godwin has totally convinced me that she is a great writer with this book alone! I’ll definitely be checking out her other stuff thanks to how I enjoyed this!
To see my review Sea of Ruin – Coming soon!
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10. On These Black Sands (Aisling Sea #1): by Vanessa Rasanen
If you like pirates and mermaids and fae and found family and slow burn romance and the close proximity/there’s only one bed trope, you definitely have to check this book out! It starts off slow, but once things really take off, the adventure really begins! It also really makes you want to re-watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies too!
To see my review of On These Black Sands – Coming soon!
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10. Gild (Plated Prisoner #1): by Raven Kennedy
I started 2022 with this title because there is so much hype surrounding this series, and so many of my bookstagram friends love them, so I thought I’d give it a try and see what all the fuss is about. It’s slower paced than I liked, and there’s absolutely no romance in book 1, but the scene is definitely set with this first installment in the ever-popular King Midas Retelling series.
To see my review of Gild – Click HERE
To see my Fancast/Dreamcast of the series so far – Click HERE
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Thanks for Reading!
— Nick Goodsell
Goodys.Blog 