ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR SURVEY - 2017 EDITION
The End of the Year Survey is hosted by Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner. You can go here to link up your survey post!
2017 READING STATS
Number Of Books You Read: 94
Number of Re-Reads: 3
Genre You Read The Most From: YA Fantasy.
BEST IN BOOKS
1. Best Book You Read In 2017?
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Reign of Blood (Reign of Blood #1) by Alexia Purdy
3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
The Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard. I don't know what it is about that series, but I hate it and love it at the same time. I can't really explain it. I think that what I like is the premise of the story and where the story goes, but I didn't necessarily connect with the main character.
4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
I pushed the Air Awakens series and the Loom Saga series by Elise Kova, and I also pushed The Steel & Stone series and the Red Winter Trilogy by Annette Marie. My loves!
5. Best series you started in 2017? Best Sequel of 2017? Best Series Ender of 2017?
Best series started = Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes
Best sequel of 2017 (published in 2017) = Guardian of Secrets (Library Jumpers #2) by Brenda Drake
Best series ender of 2017 (published in 2017) = Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2017?
Morgan Rhodes
7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova
8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
Gemina (The Illuminae Files #2) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
9. Book You Read In 2017 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
Jackaby (Jackaby #1) by William Ritter because I still need to finish the series and I will more than likely reread this beforehand.
10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2017?
Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms #1) by Morgan Rhodes
11. Most memorable character of 2017?
Batman
12. Most beautifully written book read in 2017?
Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
13. Most Thought-Provoking/Life-Changing Book of 2017?
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2017 to finally read?
Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms #1) by Morgan Rhodes
15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2017?
"No mourners, No funerals." from Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2017?
Shortest = Vader's Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown
Longest = A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3) by Sarah J. Maas
17. Book That Shocked You The Most
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
Dorian Havilliard and Manon Blackbeak from Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
Gansey and Blue in The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater
20. Favorite Book You Read in 2017 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
21. Best Book You Read In 2017 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
Royal Bastards (Royal Basterds #1) by Andrew Shvarts
22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2017?
Rhysand from A Court of Thorns and Roses series.
23. Best 2017 debut you read?
Royal Bastards (Royal Bastards #1) by Andrew Shvarts
24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Toss up between the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes and Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2017?
Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
Royal Bastards (Royal Bastards #1) by Andrew Shvarts
28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2017?
Rat Queen Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe
30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
Reclaim (The Harvest Saga #3) by Casey L. Bond because the ending was half-assed.
YOUR BLOGGING/BOOKISH LIFE
1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2017?
None. =[
2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2017?
I don't really have a favorite, to be honest. I am just glad that I actually review them after I read them. Sometimes I put it off and never come back to them since I read so many books.
3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
N/A
4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
Monthly reading challenges in Goodreads groups. I love a little competition. There were two signings in my hometown, but I was unable to attend. I will forever regret them. Cassandra Clare was one, and Leigh Bardugo and Rainbow Rowell was the other signing. Rainbow Rowell lives in my hometown, Omaha.
5. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2017?
Coming back to blogging after my family's homelessness.
6. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
My family and I were homeless for eight months this year, so there's that. Plus bipolar disorder.
7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
N/A
8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?
N/A
9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?
Book Outlet!
10. Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
I completed the Goodreads Reading Challenge. Yay!
1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2017 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2018?
Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1) by Cassandra Clare (And I started it yesterday!)
2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2018 (non-debut)?
Furyborn (The Empirium Trilogy #1) by Claire Legrand
3. 2018 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2018?
Throne of Glass Book 7 by Sarah J. Maas
5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2018?
Not fall into bipolar reading slumps!
6. A 2018 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone (if applicable):
N/A
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Reign of Blood (Reign of Blood #1) by Alexia Purdy
The Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard. I don't know what it is about that series, but I hate it and love it at the same time. I can't really explain it. I think that what I like is the premise of the story and where the story goes, but I didn't necessarily connect with the main character.
4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
I pushed the Air Awakens series and the Loom Saga series by Elise Kova, and I also pushed The Steel & Stone series and the Red Winter Trilogy by Annette Marie. My loves!
Best series started = Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes
Best sequel of 2017 (published in 2017) = Guardian of Secrets (Library Jumpers #2) by Brenda Drake
Best series ender of 2017 (published in 2017) = Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2017?
Morgan Rhodes
The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova
8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
Gemina (The Illuminae Files #2) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Jackaby (Jackaby #1) by William Ritter because I still need to finish the series and I will more than likely reread this beforehand.
10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2017?
Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms #1) by Morgan Rhodes
Batman
12. Most beautifully written book read in 2017?
Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
13. Most Thought-Provoking/Life-Changing Book of 2017?
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms #1) by Morgan Rhodes
15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2017?
"No mourners, No funerals." from Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
Shortest = Vader's Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown
Longest = A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3) by Sarah J. Maas
17. Book That Shocked You The Most
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
Dorian Havilliard and Manon Blackbeak from Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
Gansey and Blue in The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater
20. Favorite Book You Read in 2017 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
Royal Bastards (Royal Basterds #1) by Andrew Shvarts
22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2017?
Rhysand from A Court of Thorns and Roses series.
Royal Bastards (Royal Bastards #1) by Andrew Shvarts
24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Toss up between the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes and Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows #2) by Leigh Bardugo
25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
Immortal Fire (Red Winter Trilogy #3) by Annette Marie
27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
Royal Bastards (Royal Bastards #1) by Andrew Shvarts
28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas
Rat Queen Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe
30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
Reclaim (The Harvest Saga #3) by Casey L. Bond because the ending was half-assed.
YOUR BLOGGING/BOOKISH LIFE
1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2017?
None. =[
2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2017?
I don't really have a favorite, to be honest. I am just glad that I actually review them after I read them. Sometimes I put it off and never come back to them since I read so many books.
3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
N/A
4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
Monthly reading challenges in Goodreads groups. I love a little competition. There were two signings in my hometown, but I was unable to attend. I will forever regret them. Cassandra Clare was one, and Leigh Bardugo and Rainbow Rowell was the other signing. Rainbow Rowell lives in my hometown, Omaha.
5. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2017?
Coming back to blogging after my family's homelessness.
6. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
My family and I were homeless for eight months this year, so there's that. Plus bipolar disorder.
7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
N/A
8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?
N/A
9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?
Book Outlet!
10. Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
I completed the Goodreads Reading Challenge. Yay!
LOOKING AHEAD
Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1) by Cassandra Clare (And I started it yesterday!)
2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2018 (non-debut)?
Furyborn (The Empirium Trilogy #1) by Claire Legrand
3. 2018 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
Throne of Glass Book 7 by Sarah J. Maas
5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2018?
Not fall into bipolar reading slumps!
6. A 2018 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone (if applicable):
N/A
MY THOUGHTS
So this year was a little difficult for me, but I still managed to read 94 books. Much less than I wanted to read, but life happens. After my husband's cancer and surgery at the end of 2016 (he's now cancer-free, thank the stars!) my family ended up homeless. We struggled for eight months to find a new place to live. It turns out that once you are evicted, no one wants to rent to you regardless of your health issues. And my bipolar disorder ran rampant during this depressing time in our lives. But we trudged on. But we did finally get a place in July and started rebuilding our lives. We made sure to take our children to the library to keep their minds off of our situation. So thank goodness for books! I am hoping that 2018 will be a great year for reading and bookish things!
What are some of your favorite books that you devoured in 2017? What are some books that you are excited to read in 2018? If you took the survey feel free to link me up to yours!
My name is Vanessa a.k.a. Queen Alchemy. I am a 30-something-year-old mother of four nerdy, fantastic children. We live in the Midwest. I have a reading addiction, and I hope that I never recover! I'm the hugest nerd you can find with interests not limited to the following: comics (Batman and Captain America for the win!), science, computers, zombies, unicorns, Harry Potter, cartoons from the 80's & 90's, Frankenstein, history, crafting, cooking & baking, Star Wars, digital scrapbooking, D&D, Minecraft, Hello Kitty, horror, metalcore, royalty, tattoos & piercings, bright colors, and so much more!
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