FIVE STAR BOOKS OF 2021
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How often do you rate a book five stars?
I don’t know how you feel about five star books, but I collect them like rare gems. They are rarely seen throughout the year. Most often my five star books are books that blew me away, and I would want to read again. And I’m rather picky when it comes to books that I want to read again. They have to be close to perfection.
So getting a FIVE STAR BOOK is like winning the lottery for me – lol.
Also, I always remember the first or last five star book of the year. The first of 2020 was Where the Lost Wander, and the last five star of 2019 was Regretting You.
This year it’s a fantasy book, and honestly I couldn’t have picked a better one, since I’m a HUGE fan of fantasy romance.
FIVE STAR BOOKS OF 2021
FANTASY
The Turncoat King by Michelle Diener
(The Rising Wave #1)
OMG this book was fabulous!!!!
If you love fantasy romance like me. And if you devoured The Four Horsemen by Laura Thalassa, Chronicles of the Warlands by Elizabeth Vaughan, or the Wraith Kings Series by Grace Draven then you’ll love this book.
I’ve ben on a quest to find more fantasy romance last year, and will continue this quest in 2021. And having a brand-new series to look forward to with an amazing heroine with really unique skills, and a hero devoted to her, made my romantic heart go BOOM!! I’m so down for it. And I can’t wait to read the second book. If you have KU, you might want to start with the novella THE RISING WAVE, it’s a prequel and the story about how the couple got together.
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A thirst for revenge . . . Ava is committed to vengeance against the man responsible for the death of her parents. The same man, the Queen’s Herald, who kept her prisoner for two years, until she escaped with Luc, a warlord bent on vengeance just as fierce as her own. He’s forged a powerful army of people from all through the region, called the Rising Wave, to march on the Kassian royal family and smash its corrupt power under the weight of their anger. But for Luc, just as for Ava, his true motive is a lot more personal.
A hidden magic . . . Luc suspects Ava has magical powers, suspects he’s benefited greatly from them, but he’s no stranger to the burdens of power, and he’s prepared to let her tell him in her own time—after all, she’s his heart’s choice and he will give her all the time she needs. Except time is running out for both of them. As they near the Kassian stronghold, forces from within their own camp and without will use every trick they have to stop both Luc and Ava and tear them apart.
A secret laid bare . . . Luc knows Ava has a secret she’s keeping from him—but what he doesn’t realize is she has many. And when those secrets are exposed, everyone will have to grapple with the consequences. Ava is prepared to sacrifice her happiness and even her life to save the Rising Wave and Luc—but she would prefer to use her heart and her head to outwit her enemies instead.
TO BE CONTINUED…
FIVE STAR BOOKS OF 2021
I love the cover. Congrats on your first 5 star read this year.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Carla 😀 – of course I’m hoping for many more.
Congratulations on the first 5 star read of the year 💕 My 5 star ratings have definitely reduced every since I started using the CAWPILE rating system but I tend to rate more books that I thought 5 stars and my love for a series is a major reason for that tbh 😅
oooh what is the CAWPILE rating system????? I’ve been always picky with my five stars, because I usually reserve those for re-reads, but I’ve noticed an uptick a couple years ago, and now I’m getting much more stricter again. It’s interesting how our ratings change over the years.
CAWPILE is the rating system devised by Book Roast over on YouTube. It has 7 parameters on which you have to rate books on a scale of 1-10 and then it’ll give you a rating on 5 star scale based on the ratings you’ve given the book based on the 7 parameters
Here is the link – https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
Ooh that’s actually a great way of rating books
It really is 😊😊
I probably give 5 stars more than I should. I think it’s because I’m really a mood reader and when a book makes me super happy I can’t help but give it 5 stars. I’m glad you already have one for 2021. It sounds like a great read!
Going back years, most often I have a 5 star read in January. I think Ryan’s Bed was a five star for me too, and it was released in January, lol. It’s a great way to start a new year, although mid year they become less and less 😭
I’m pretty picky about my 5 stars as well 😝, but I’ll definitely be adding this one to my list of books to check out! 😁
Pleas do 😀 would love to hear your thoughts about it!!!!
I simply love that COVER ….its gorgeous. And I am always looking for new fantasy romance books to grab up. Those five star books are a struggle. Years ago I would five star books all the time, now its way more rare. I think I am way more picky about books than I used to be. I have a certain standard, but the biggest for me is the level of engagement, memorable and a story I can see myself rereading in the future.
Hope you discover some great five star reads in 2021!
I’m right there with you. My rating has also changed over the years. I’ve become more selective. I’m now really thinking about how happy a book made me, and if it deserves the highest rating. Most books aren’t as memorable, and I’ve often forgotten everything about them within weeks – it’s a pity, but the majority of books fit this category.
Yay!! First 5 star, exciting! This cover is awesome!! Adding it to my TBR! haha
I was stoked to have found my first 5 star read. I would love for you to read it 😀
It is really awesome to find one so early!! I added it to my GR list! I will have to get my hands on it and hopefully get to it soonish! 🙂
ooh I would love for you to give it a try 😊
Congrats for your first 5 star read of 2021! I couldn’t add it fast enough to my TBR. 😀
ooh, now I just hope it delivers for you 🤞🏼