Top Ten Tuesday: Books That I've Read So Far in 2013

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I just want to start off shouting/exclaiming/shockingly gasping out saying that it's already the end of June. The end. That means it's already partway through the summer, partway through the year, and more than partway to the anniversary of this blog. Ridiculous is what I say. So far, I have read some amazing books in 2013 and hopefully I don't forget the important ones.

In no particular order: 

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Okay, it's no particular order except for THIS ONE. This one is probably the best book I've read this year and probably will remain that way for the rest of the year (except for United We Spy). I had high expectations for it and the outcome smashed through those expectations and kept on-a-going. My review will come soon, but I'm testing my patience by holding it off until closer to the release date. 

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Mal. The Darkling. Strong Alana. The fantasy world. The writing. The whole book is just amazing and is why fantasy comes from fantastic. I have the sequel waiting for me on my shelf and am dying to book binge on it. So it's very probable that next week or so, Siege and Storm will also mentally be on this list. 

52 Reasons Why I Hate My Father by Jessica Brody

No, I didn't put this on here because I am absolute BFFS with the author (it's true, it's so true), but because this was so much fun to read. I'm not a fan of the title (I love my daddy), but I am a fan of the characters and the plot. I love finding and reading books that aren't complete fluff books, but aren't serious either. It was all-around enjoyable. 

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

I can't remember if I read this late December or early January, but since I posted a review on it in early January, I'll go with that. Nun assassins, romance, GREAT secondary characters, lovely writing, and just look at that cover. My only regret is that I waited so long. 

Audrey, Wait! and The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, and June by Robin Benway

Adding one of these books and not the other seems like a no-no to me. Once again, I posted this in early January and don't know when I actually read and finished these so I'll just go by the post date. Both of these are fun and light and made me sleep deprived. All those qualities are what I love in books, especially the last one. 

Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter

The third book in the amazing series by my favorite author so it was already made to be awesome. The plotting, the story, the writing, the characters...I had love for it all. 

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

The Lunar Chronicles is a great series, not only because of the characters, but because I love the dystopian world. I love the plots, I love the different main characters, and I love the retellings!

The Rules by Stacey Kade

While it had a couple flaws (what books doesn't?), I ultimately really liked this one. It hooked me. I stayed up late reading it, gasped nearly every five seconds at the end, and wanted the sequel in my hands right away. 

Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay

It's more adult than YA, I know. But it really was one of the best books I've read so far. I knew it'd be good (it involves pen-paling, an orphan, and a guy who calls himself Mr. Knightley, come on), but it exceeded my expectations. I book binged. Of course, you know the "mystery" (even though I think it was meant to be obvious), but this book was so enjoyable that I still stayed up way later than I should have to finish it. Thank you, Mom. 

I thought I would have a bigger list, but I'm drawing up blanks, so unfortunately I'll stop there. However, I do know that I cannot wait until this post comes up again at the end of the year because this summer and fall, I have so many WONDERFUL books on my list to read. I'm giddy at the prospect. 

What are some books you've read so far in 2013?