By Ashley Rands, Marketing
As December rolls in and the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the books we’ve read throughout the year and to squeeze in a few more reads before the new year begins. Whether you’re looking for recommendations for your final reading push or eager to revisit the best books of 2024, this roundup will offer you both. From debut authors to seasoned writers, 2024 has been a fantastic year for literature, with unforgettable stories and powerful voices. Check out of 2024 book review roundup:
A Year in Review: Notable Reads of 2024
While a comprehensive review of every book read this year would be impossible, here are a few titles that truly stood out:
Ildri & The Echoes of Trees by Krystal Bailey
It is the first book in her new upcoming series and you will not be disappointed. Ildri is hidden among her mother’s kin. She is the secret heir born of an elvish king and a human mother. Her true identity hidden from all, even from herself. Ildri struggles to find her place in her village until a monstrous raven causes her world to spiral into chaos, opening questions that can only be answered by leaving the only home and family she can remember.
Whispers in the Wood by Dana Gricken
This collection of short stories combines engaging dark tales of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Stories, inspired by some of the greatest short story writers on the planet. Ranging from deals with the devil, to robots taking over the world, and to cannibal aliens. This collection has a little bit of everything that will delight, thrill, and terrify.
Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley
Kenna Heron, a fierce young woman, is forced into servitude in the underground Fae realm of Mistei. She must help her Fae mistress complete six deadly trials to gain immortality and become the heir to Earth House. Armed with a mysterious sentient dagger, Kenna faces monsters, magical challenges, and physical tests. She also becomes involved in a secret rebellion against the tyrannical Fae king. As she falls for the rebellion’s leader, Kenna must decide if she’s willing to risk everything for a better world and a chance at love.
If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkins
Get ready for an enemies-to-lovers romance book paired with a cozy horror book. This book is about two feuding writers who end up on the same writers retreat in a haunted castle in Scotland. Watch out this book has some steamy bits.
Proving Grounds by Tom Elliot
If you are ready for an epic heroic adventure as one man fights for his survival than look no further. A new world designed to enhance those worthy of its gifts and to kill off the rest. Every day is a struggle and Dace Tolman has to survive this strange new world of monsters and magic.
A Pocket of Lies by RA Sandpiper
In this debut novel, there are lots of twists and turns, and the start of a slow-burn romance that is sure to excite. Thief Suri has one day to pay off a debt and has just suffered a humiliating robbery. Her solution: abduct and impersonate a foreign princess at the royal ball. But the handsome fae lord of the wasteland, Kol, has gatecrashed the party to find the princess she is pretending to be. To make matters worse, his bodyguards are the same ones who robbed her the night before.
With Suri’s knife lodged in Kol’s right-hand man, stolen trinkets in her pockets, and now her kidnapped princess missing, she can’t outrun the law. The King exiles her with one condition: assassinate Kol, and all is forgiven. But Kol has promised his own brutal revenge against her—if his wastelands don’t kill her first.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we wrap up 2024 book review, it’s exciting to think about the books that await us in the coming year. Some highly anticipated titles and debut authors are already generating attention. So, while it’s great to reflect on the books we’ve read, it’s equally important to start thinking about what we’ll read next.
Have you already started your reading list for 2025? Make sure to set some realistic but exciting goals that will keep your love of reading alive throughout the next year. From thrilling mysteries to powerful memoirs, the possibilities are endless. So, what’s next on your reading list? Take advantage of the final days of 2024, read something new from out 2024 book review list, and start 2025 with a fresh literary adventure!
