So, I thought this would be a fun post to make. In case you guys are looking for a book to buy for someone or if you want to direct your friends and family here I thought it would be helpful to post some books that I think would be good gifts. I would like to point out though, most of these will be Young Adult books just because that is the majority of what I read so if that's not what you're looking for, this may not be that helpful. I will also not be summarizing the plot too much. Instead, I'll be putting in information like the genre, any "controversial" aspects of the books, and overall feel of the book just so you have a better idea of what you'll be purchasing. But, with that out of the way, lets get into the books.
For Fantasy Lovers
Throne of Glass - This book is amazing. It is fast paced and has a lot of action. It's the first in a six book series, of which only four books are published, and while it is fantasy, the real magic doesn't kick in until later in the books. There is a pretty good amount of romance in it and boy does that get messy but I'd say it's worth the read. It's also about an assassin so if death isn't your thing, this may not be that great of a book for you.
The Demon King - I haven't reviewed this book yet, but I really enjoyed it. This one is much more of a full fledged fantasy book. It is set in an older time and the magic in this one is constantly waiting to be let out and exposed to audience. Any fantasy lover will love this book but I will warn you, it's SLOW. Very, painstakingly slow. So if you or the person you're buying this book for is impatient when it comes to reading, this may not work for them but if they don't mind a slower pace, they'll really enjoy it.
For Urban Fantasy Lovers
The Iron King - This book starts out based in the real world but it takes place more so in the fantasy world that is created around them. It's not as action packed and there is a love triangle making it clear that this book is YA but it's still pretty awesome. The only thing that will warn people about is that this series is about faeries and I know that most people don't like them. If you fall into that category, you won't like this book. But this is a good one to introduce people to them or if you really like them.
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer - This book is more urban than it is fantasy but just by a little. It's a bit darker, not at all scary, than most books are but it's juxtaposed by the humor in this book. I'd say it's definitely PG 13 if you're worried about that, there is some mention of sex in it. I found great enjoyment in this book and it's great. I'll also warn you it also deals heavily with death and ghosts, kind of, so maybe you should keep that in mind.
For Contemporary Lovers
A Rose for Melinda - This is for those who want a beautifully written and heartbreaking story. It does deal with illness, so I know that may be triggering for some people, but I want you to know that if this book interests you. It's really short and is kind of hard to find but it was really good and worth it. It is a mix of a romance and dealing with illness so if you are into that kind of stuff, go for it.
Along for the Ride - This is a complete 180 from the last book. It is light and cute and happy. This is more of a summer book but I know that a lot of people only like this type of books, so here it is. Anything by Sarah Dessen will really work for someone who likes lighthearted books. There isn't anything to really warn about, just know it is is very girly and cute.
For Historical Fiction Lovers
The Book Thief - This is a bit of a serious book. It takes place during WWII and it has a lot to do with how Jewish people were portrayed. Religion doesn't play a huge role in this book but it does acknowledge the Jewish faith a little. It has a pretty heavy message and, again, death is very prevalent.
Venom (Secrets of the Eternal Rose) - This is pretty different form the Book Thief. It is set during the Renaissance and is focused more on love. It deals with death, a lot, and it has some cryptic excerpts at the beginning of each chapter that aren't really that bad but they do have some mildly graphic descriptions of medical practices during that time. A love triangle is there, eye roll, but that's pretty much it. It's the first in a trilogy and I have to say the ending is disappointing but hey, it's about the journey, not the destination.
For Dystopian Lovers
The Giver - This book is a much more deep dystopian book. It has a lot to say about humans and our nature. It's more serious that others are but it still reads like a YA book. It's super short and it's part of a four book series, but you could easily just read the first book and stop there. The only thing to warn you about would be that there are plenty of Biblical allusions that may offend some people, so, just warning you.
The Darkest Minds - This series is perfect for anyone. It's one of those good for everyone books. It has plenty of action in it. There is some romance in it, but thankfully, it's minimal and no love triangle. Thank you. I guess the only thing to really caution you about is that the pace is a little bit on the slow side at times and it may take a while to really get into it.
Those were just some of the books that I would recommend for gifts. I would make this list longer but I feel like then it would be super long. I may do this again next week, though. I had a lot of fun with this post and narrowing books down to the best ones that aren't over hyped. I hope this helps you find a book to gift or just find a new book in general. Let me know if you want another list or if you want a specific genre to recommend books in. See you next week and enjoy the holidays! This is my favorite time of the year so we all know I'm super happy about this time of the year.
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