Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag 2021

This tag was created by chami, but I saw this one on The Journeying Bibliophile and I thought it would be fun to do and look back. Check out her blog for more awesome bookish content!

Are we really half way through the year?! 😫

Best book you’ve read so far in 2021

I’ve been pushing aside fantasy for contemporary books in 2021. I don’t know why…but that’s what my mind, heart and soul wants for some reason.

For me, this one matched my mood of 2021. It’s got tarot reading, a relatable main character, an emotional journey that touched my heart, an enemies to lovers romance, and it just made my heart feel like it was too big for my chest. That hasn’t happened in awhile so this book has been my favorite of 2021 – it comes out in August.

Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2021

This was published in 2020 but I read it in January this year. I didn’t even like the main character in the first book, but I liked seeing her growth in Greythorne and I look forward to reading the third book next year.

New release you haven’t read yet, but want to

So many fit under this category but this one was just released and I need to read it asap.

Most anticipated release for the second half of the year

Again, I have a few books that fit in this category, this only being one of them. The covers for this series are amazing!

Biggest disappointment

I struggled so hard to get through this book and yes I read the first two books because of the hype. Decided not to continue on with the series.

Biggest surprise

I was expecting a funny romcom in paradise and got a heartfelt, emotional story that made me cry! In a good way though – I did love the story.

Favorite new author (debut or new to you)

This is the first book I’ve read of Sarah Wilson and I thought it was a fun read and look forward to reading more work from her!

Newest fictional crush

Killian from Savage Lands by. Stacey Marie Brown – I think he’s more of a 2020 crush but it was the end of 2020 so I’ll add him to my 2021 crushes. I need more of him in this series or maybe his own series?

Newest favorite character

Daunis from Firekeeper’s Daughter is an amazing character and very fleshed out. I learned a lot from her.

Book that made you cry

This made me tear up because of all the triggers in this story. I felt it all too strongly.

Book that made you happy

This was such a feel good book! Definitely me happy and smile.

The most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year (or received)

I love this book cover! It’s so intense.

What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

Where do I begin?! lol…

Here is just a few haha

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Feel free to do this fun tag to look back on 2021 and what you’ve read so far! Happy reading! ~ Yolanda