Monthly Roundup - December 2016

I had to read 11 books this month, and I beat it by one! There were some new favorites this month, and I also finally started the Throne of Glass series, which I loved (currently reading #4 with #5 on hold at the library).

1) Elantris - Brandon Sanderson (4.5 stars)
2) The Forbidden Wish - Jessica Khoury (4.5 stars)
3) The Girl From Everywhere - Heidi Heilig (3.5 stars)
4) The Sun is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon (3 stars)
5) Half the World - Joe Abercrombie (4 stars)
6) Lady Cop Makes Trouble - Amy Stewart (3 stars)
7) Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas (4 stars)
8) Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Maas (4 stars)
9) Heir of Fire - Sarah J. Maas (4 stars)
10) The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Becky Chambers (4.5 stars)
11) Truthwitch - Susan Dennard (4.5 stars)
12) This Is Where It Ends - Marieke Nijkamp (2 stars)

What did you read this month?

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