FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2018.

[@hewasintrepid]

I really love how smart you are with your approaches to these books, that you recognize that a book you loved can still be problematic and have flaws, and that it doesn't mean that you don't love the book if you point out these flaws and talk about them. I feel like that's not always a given in the booktube community and it makes watching your videos really nice!

[@Crystalfav17]

Totally agree

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

Kaisu Rei Soooo true. I just came from her favorite books she read in August. She talked about The Night Circus, which is a favorite of mine, and I couldn’t comment on her review of it any better than you have above. 😊💜

[@ElsieEastmanMusic]

Okay I really need to say something- Emma, this is the first time I have found someone who can recommend a book WITHOUT SPOILERS but in such an eloquent manner, giving enough details and promise to get me interested but not give things away. I’m so impressed with your description... maybe you get such a great vocabulary and understanding from reading so many books!! But so many times I have had friends say “oh you should read this, you’ll like it”... like... thanks? Your descriptions and excitement really sold me and honestly I’ll probably pick up all of these from my library. Thanks for the suggestions and keep up the amazing work! Your videos are wonderful. :)

[@Sofia-kx3em]

Elsie Eastman YAY! Library girl!

[@ElsieEastmanMusic]

@@Sofia-kx3em haha girl I'm broke! How else am I gonna get them?! #budgetgirl

[@korianat33]

Emma gave some spoilers. I wanted to read a woman in the window for so long and the premise didn't say what happened and then she says it straight in the video so now I won't get that shock factor I would've gotten if I didn't know.

[@oliviacarson2690]

Try jessethereader he's pretty good

[@brookejohnson5335]

I fell out of reading for years as a result of mental illness. I recently just found myself wanting to read more. I found your channel and it has made me crave reading the way I did all those years ago.

[@mimid3260]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you do start reading!

[@alessm2206]

I hope you heal through reading and support.

[@brianna7760]

Me too. I used to read like crazy in middle school and now 3 years later, after recovering from mental illness, I've found myself craving books all over again.

[@GabrielaRincic]

I really need to read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 🙊

[@alicephilippa8447]

I saw on your insta story that you saw P!ATD I am so jealousss !!!! hope you had an amazing time xx

[@julies.5886]

YES! I have been waiting since 2019 started😂

[@jhEyniekeYt]

Eyyy EXO-L 💞

[@unicornlover16]

AYEEEE EXO-L’s

[@katk2265]

*notices weird cut* You said Jupiter Moon again, didn't you Emma? 😂

[@emmmabooks]

katja knorr FUCKKKKKKK YOU GOT ME LMAOOOOOOOOO

[@SusanSixx]

So, I have to say it. You are the reason I picked up Heretics Anonymous. I think it was before it came out and you really hyped it up. As a former catholic school student, I absolutely adored the read. Anyways, my top like 5 reads of 2018 were 5) What Light- Jay Asher 4) Heretics Anonymous - Katie Henry 3) Stranger Than Fanfiction - Chris Colfer 2) Wintergirls - Laurie Halse Anderson 1) City of Bones - Cassandra Clare (seriously, I dove into this world for the first time since hating it in 2008-ish and I loved it.)

[@tori_shmori1541]

The seven husbands was absolutely AMAZING. I didn’t think I would like it but my best friend said I would and I loved it!

[@bat5092]

* starts video * * pulls up goodreads because you know your girl's going to put some books on her tbr * Also I got Nevermoor for Christmas and I've already both of the books and I might have a new favorite series.

[@georgiealex9276]

Haha! I'm not the only one then 🥰

[@aideeng8259]

I just picked up Truly Devious today! I only started but it's really good so far! The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was my first read of 2019 and I already know it's going to be on my 2019 favourites list!

[@InLoveAndWords]

LOL - I literally took notes while watching this because I had so much to say 😜 1. I love your shirt. 2. My TBR just grew 😆 3. Evelyn Hugo 💜💜 I want to listen to the audio- I’ve curious about it since I read the physical book! 4. I agree with you about the romance in Scythe, I also wish there wasn’t a romance at all - and romance is my favorite genre. (I haven’t read Thunderhead yet!) 5. That Queen of Air and Darkness cover is gorgeous!

[@allthingsnik]

I have read The Woman In The Window because you recommended it and loved it but I totally agree with the end even though I didn’t quite notice it until you pointed it out. I also read The Afterlife of Holly Chase because you recommended it and THANK YOU SO MUCH! as someone who loves everything about the Christmas Carol, this was the best Christmas break read. I am currently reading The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo and I totally agree that you just can’t put it down after a while and can’t live without the story. I am planning on reading both Scythe and Nevermoor as well as Heretics Anonymous and many others you mention in this video. I love how you express your opinions and how you sum up the plot of each book. And I was so surprised that QOAAD wasn’t your number one favorite book of the year although when you said your number one is Renegades I was like “aaaaah okay yeah” because of how much you’ve talked about it this year.

[@ilsenleon2378]

Yesss Afterlife of Holly Chase finally got put on the list like it deserves! I haven’t read any of these books but I have definitely bought some because of your influence so I would love to have the chance to read it! Also I’m surprised that Queen of Air and Darkness wasn’t 1st. I thought it would be Renegades and then Queen of Air and Darkness! Also, here are my favorite books of 2018! I didn’t read as much as you did but I still had fantastic reads! (in no particular order except for number one): 1. They Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera 2. Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson 3. Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson 4. The Darkest Minds series by Alexandra Bracken (if I had to pick one, it would be In The Afterlight) 5. To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 6. Warcross by Marie Lu 7. Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch 8. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare 9. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 10. Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

[@calisssta]

I am seeing QOA&D everywhere!! I am rereading all of Cassie's books, I left off at Lady Midnight but I felt like I didn't grasp it fully, I am so excited to get to QOA&D, I am ready for the feels.

[@curtisdavenport2308]

My top books of 2019: Queen of Air and Darkness Chainbreaker We"ll Fly Away The Darkest Legacy A Quiet Kind of Thunder Children of Blood and Bone The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza Ace of Shades Vengeful Illuminae

[@mayfia]

Why did you like TAEM because I want to read it but I haven't heard anything good about it

[@curtisdavenport2308]

@@mayfia Because Shaun David Hutchison is my auto-buy author. While the book wasn't perfect (nothing will ever top We Are The Ants), it was one of the funniest books I read in a while. His sometimes dark/twisted humor is on point 👌👌👌

[@throneofpages]

YES!!! I'm so happy you included the Scythe trilogy in this video, it's also one of my favorite books of 2018! 💫

[@JustLucienne]

I just recently read the the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo and I adored it so much ♥️ Evelyns character is so amazing! Really loved to see your favourites book of 2018 😁 have to pick up nevermoor soon too

[@cookies_n_crime]

The look here is giving me "Wednesday Addams grew up and went to Paris" vibes. *edit to make my comment sound less creepy 😂

[@thevintageplaylist7191]

So imaginative love it

[@ilselegteenei]

i just found your channel and now i’m obsessed! the way you describe books is amazing! it makes me so interested and i wanna read them all hahahahah! 💗

[@george-vk8ke]

i have something like agoraphobia and honestly the woman in the window actually did help me to like figure stuff out cause like u know u see symptoms lists and its all good and well but it doesnt mean much but then u read about someone like explaining it to u from the pov of having it themselves and its like ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. oh yeah.. oh yeah no now i get it (my therapist was also like ohhhhhh oh THATS what u mean lmao)

[@alexismoss6537]

Since you love the Scythe series, I highly recommend Neal Shusterman’s other series Unwind! It’s very amazing and I fell in love with his writing with the first book and have been meaning to continue since I read the first book.

[@ambitiousbibliophile2188]

QOAAD isn’t first??? Everything okay Emma?? Just playing 😘 I realllllly want to get to Heretics Anonymous, Nevermoor, The Woman in the Window, Ace of Shades and Truly Devious!! Let’s just say most of these 😂💕

[@morganananana]

Ambitious Bibliophile I was thinking the same thing!!😂

[@kirtiaggarwal31]

Marissa Meyer ahead of Cassie Claire, hmm that's a real achievement for Marissa,😁😁

[@riikkainkeri432]

I've heard you rave about Heretics Anonymous many times, but today I decided to actually pick it up. I listened to the full audio book in almost one sitting. 5/5 stars. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@saramujanovic6072]

i'm definitely picking up heretics anonymous and the way i used to be, i can't resist after hearing the way you talk about them! also, could you please pleasee do something like a book talk about the six of crows duology? i'd really like to hear your detailed thoughts on it

[@Crystalfav17]

Hearing how much Emma loves Renegades makes me love Renegades even more!

[@zainabkhan9892]

I've started Cassandra Clare's books and omg where have I been I missed out !!!!!!

[@TheSmalyy]

cut creases really are your LOOK !! they always look amazing on you

[@marissaholstead8544]

The way you describe books is amazing. I feel like you could get me to read literally any book with your descriptions. The arc of the scythe series is so fantastic. I read the first two books this year and fell In love with booth of them. I can not wait til the third book comes it. Citra is also one of my favorite characters ever.

[@WatchThatDene]

You're making me want to dive back into thrillers 📚😂 Just finished Heretics Anonymous after your recommendation and it was SO good!

[@TinyNDangerous]

Couldn't agree more about Scythe and Thunderhead! You're one of the reasons I picked it up, so thank you. I NEED a release date for the next one.

[@abigailwolf5156]

the way i used to be does NOT get enough attention. my favorite book ever.

[@mimik9948]

i’ve read almost all of these and it makes me so happy to love these books and have gotten them recommended to me by you ❤️❤️❤️

[@hexatrance7]

I wish I had done a video like this (I didn’t start YT until 2 weeks ago) because I absolutely loved watching this. I love finding other people out there who have so much passion and emotion about books. Really good balance between summaries and your opinions. Absolute goals 😍 (that includes your amazing fashion sense as well 🖤)

[@aivryzamora825]

Best books of 2018 or as I like to call it “how many times can Emma say ‘Absolutely ’in a 28 minute video” 😂 But seriously this review is so helpful and I love how descriptive you are when reviewing books🥰

[@filipatavares2196]

"Hey what's up hello my name is Emma" and you looking freaking gorgeous!! I love your videos and this channel and I'm sad I've only discovered you since #TDANovember but I love that you're as obsessed with books as I am

[@samedwards8856]

I really enjoy how you perceive these books. Makes me excited to read again.

[@ellieshuert2555]

Renegades is so impressive and so incredible and so amazing it makes me want to read it for the third time

[@hill.a]

I read The Way I Used To Be because of you and it was one of my favorites of 2018 too! I cried a lot with that book😭😭

[@brookepape]

The Afterlife of Holly Chase is one of my all time favorite Christmas books, I am so glad you had it in your list! And I have to say I loved the shininess of the red on the cover.

[@rebekkahholleman5561]

Where did you get the shirt?!?!?! I checked the comments but couldn’t find it!!!! Also I love you list and added a few of these books to my need to read in 2019 😊

[@emmmabooks]

it's amazon!

[@May-bd6dv]

I was watching the HP VLOG omg i wish you were my friend :') ❤🖤

[@alittlereader]

I read The Afterlife of Holly Chase because of you this year:) and I’m so grateful that I did. It’s a new all time favorite and I also will be reading it every year for Christmas. Thank you!

[@livnoe6431]

I'm sooo excited for king of fools !!! The ace of shades magic system is one of the most interesting ones I've read recently for sure

[@romaiqbal4408]

I loved KOA and call me by your name. Renegades was amazing and the way I used to be made me cry so much.

[@ElsieEastmanMusic]

Also I’m obsessed with your makeup, like damn

[@bibliophilebasics2028]

currently reading wundersmith and it is so, so good!! I'm so glad that I found the series through your channel!

[@namarniharrison9068]

Thanks for this video I now have a few books I need to read thank you!! X

[@ella.m1321]

I get so happy every time you post! I’m currently reading clockwork prince and I love jem soooo much

[@HollandInspired]

Truly Devious and Ace of Shades were definitely standouts for me! Also planning to dive into Renegades soon because you just make it sound so awesome and I need the tea! lol

[@elhaizacuevas212]

"Hey what's up hello my name is emma.........."😂

[@annavinar5292]

I have been waiting for this video for so long😍 I totally trust your opinions and you introduced me to some of my favourite books in the last 2 years♥️ Thank you so much

[@Darrkness]

A lot of your favorites are mine as well though I'm sure I first heard of them here. Thanks for all the great recs.

[@ZeeZeeDreaming]

You look so lovely! What a great list video too - I can't wait to read The Woman in the Window!

[@bat5092]

I love Renegades, but it kind of stresses me out now. A couple months ago I had a big project and we could basically pick any book. I chose Archenemies, which I kind of regret. I'm not proud of my project *at all* and I still need to present it. UGH I will never see this amazing series the same way again.

[@kclantz]

Normally I feel like we have pretty similar tastes but GIRL I HATED RENEGADES. I felt like the world could have been interesting but it just wasn't executed well. And I saw all the plot twists coming (especially that one at the very end) from like 300 pages away so it wasn't exciting for me. I'm so glad you liked it though! Just goes to show that no two people will ever have the exact same taste in books.

[@rukayyaidrees9968]

Patiently waits for renegades rave to come .....also I wasn’t expecting it to be no. 1 ...I mean with qoaad

[@pucksandpaperbacks]

I definitely need to pick up The Way I Used to Be, it sounds so good! I have Heretic's Anonymous on audio, can't wait to read it! I feel like I'm the only person who hasn't read Evelyn Hugo but it's on my Feb tbr!

[@xyhanx]

I can still remember how much you loved The Afterlife of Holly Chase on your past vid. I picked it up because of you and I loved the audiobook. :)

[@carsoncrouch7895]

The Way I Used To Be literally shook me to my core. The “twist” was so crazy and the way Eden dealt with the trauma was so similar to other girls who face this awful situation. She felt so real to me. The only thing is I think her friend could’ve been a little more fleshed out. I didn’t like how she was lowkey a villain when in reality she’s just a normal teen who had no idea her friend had been raped bc she never told her. Also the book club aspect could’ve been a lot better and more impactful like she could’ve read “Speak” while in the club and maybe that could’ve given her inspiration to speak up. Idk still lived it! 5/5

[@lupita7443]

What was the twist? I read the book a few months ago but I can't remember any twist

[@daSLIC55]

What was the twist again? I read it over a year ago and I don’t remember it

[@carsoncrouch7895]

Ok SPOILER ALERT PEOPLE *** So basically the reason that girl in the grade below her hated her so much was bc her brother was raping her and saying it was ok bc Eden let him do it too. But she never knew Eden was raped. That was the twist.

[@kaity133]

I just recently found your channel and you are AMAZING! I stopped reading book since 2015 but after finding your channel just few days ago, I started reading the Mortal Instrument series and War Cross. I would be reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Renegades.

[@CH1R0973R]

Have you read Dry? I think I saw it on your shelf in some video. I just finished it and thought it was just average, so I'm interested to know if Scythe is better since it sounds so cool.

[@Hellokittyguh]

im actually about to start reading "the way i use to be" im so excited now after hearing your review

[@twelvebooksaday8640]

Loving your look in this video! Your top is amazing! Can’t wait to read the books on this list I haven’t read yet! Thanks for all the amazing content!

[@janev.3593]

i love your channel so much Emma!! 103 books is so amazing!!!! i an starting the mortal instruments because i saw a video and you mentioned how much you loved it. when you do book reviews, i try to find them at the library and see if i agree with what you thought or if I feel differently!! great channel and am so happy to be subscribed!!

[@BeautyBookCorner]

The Way I Used to Be is soooo underrated. It was honestly one of the most life changing books Ive read.

[@MaryAmongStories]

looking gorgeous 🖤 omg I'm so happy to see Nevermoor here! 😍

[@steveschiely5783]

I noted all the books you mention and have already bought others from past post - loved the review!

[@Noctis198]

Swear I was looking for this through your vids about an hour ago. Glad to finally see it up!

[@ellexamines]

I ABSOLUTELY knew that The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo would be on here and I love so much that it's showing up on everyone's list. And besides being one of the best books of the last decade it's also such an Important book and honestly... I'm just so glad?? it's getting airtime??

[@smallvilleisdabomb]

I started Truly Devious 2 days ago and I am loving it so much!

[@amandag.2988]

YAAAY you’re my favorite “favorite books of 2018” video! Btw, your top is super cute 💓

[@starxmon]

Before I fully watch this video I just wanna quickly say you look stunning- we stan this look!!!

[@caitlinbreanna3422]

I legit need to sit and read. I just got the third book to the Stalking Jack the Ripper series and I HAVENT EVEN FINISHED THE FIRST BOOK UGHHH

[@anjar6483]

Archenemies was totally my favorite book of the year! I was so happy to see the Renegades books at the top of your list

[@annathorin3701]

My favourite books I read in 2018 was the books about Percy Jackson and the Divergent series❤ I just ordered Truly Devious, the whole Shadow and Bone Trilogy and Five Feet Apart. I am so excited to read them!!!

[@brookevoltattorni3108]

Thx soo much for these recommendations they sound like something I’d love

[@readinganddreaming7664]

I adored Renegades!!!! You described it perfectly! I need the next one now!!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Great list! I have read a few and added the rest to my reading list. We definitely have similar taste - I just subscribed! :)

[@deargoldrush]

Emma didn’t put QOAAD as #1 me *still sh00ck even tho I knew Renegades will take the lead*

[@luadelivrosjessica4271]

Oh my gosh, I cannot wait to be able to read "the seven husbands of evelyn hugo". I believe this is currently my most wanted book. I hope to read it yet this year.

[@leasummers5353]

You should pick up the Unwind series by Neal Shusterman! It's sooo good!!

[@Storribook]

I have been DYING for this video!! I just put mine up but I definitely did not read as many books as you 😅😅

[@MooseTalksBooks]

I've seen Scythe popping up everywhere, but never had any desire to read it until now!

[@thebookersdozen903]

I really want to read The After Life of Holly Chase for sure. I stumbled upon it on Goodreads and after seeing this I am for sure convinced.

[@sapphiraj]

Emma: I know superheros aren't for everybody. Let me just tell you that you NEED to read Renegades regardless. I was the person that refused to read Renegades from the moment it came out because I am not a superhero person, nor am I a sci-fi person. This summer I buckled and read it. I read Renegades that morning and Archenemies that afternoon, it was a party. My biggest problem with superheros it the good vs bad idea. Marissa completely scraps thaf for artful morally gray. I love the exploration and room for your own thoughts on the matter! Words just can't describe it. The sci-fi was perfect. Marissa Meyer is the author from which I enjoy sci-fi. No other author has so fully gotten me to enjoy it. There really are no words. Read the trilogy and enjoy the fact that you don't have to wait for Supernova. Plus the fandom for Renegades introduced me to Emma and her channel so, added bonus!

[@sarawithoutanH]

I need to read Scythe!

[@123sccshelby]

I finished QOAAD as my first book of the year and I agree with you! I really loved it but there was so much left unexplained and I was a bit disappointed because of that. I’m so glad to see Renegades on the list! Archenemies was in my top 5 of this year and Renegades was last year too.

[@BlondeBooks]

I love your outfit😍 so glad you read so many great books this year.

[@suzys8558]

I'm getting a lot of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark vibes with the hair, makeup and the whole look! I'm loving it!!! 😍😍😘💕💕💕 Now all I need is a job so I can afford these books cause they sound really good, oh, and to find time to read them because school is killing me. Ugh, how do you find time to read all these books and still manage to have a social life...? 😫😫

[@readabookortwo]

Renegades, QoaaD and Ace of Shades are definitely my three favourite books of the year! I was so set on Renegades being my number one favourite of the year but on the last day I finished Ace of Shades and I just loved it so much and now I’m not sure which of the two was my favourite but they are both two of my new favourite books of all time for sure! and obviously Queen was amazing!!

[@kittysrock16]

Scythe is SO good I’m so glad you decided to include it😊

[@krystalmaxson3701]

I love how your lipstick matches the spine of The Afterlife of Holly Chase

[@inbedwith5462]

*adds all the books to his tbr list* 😁

[@maka3114]

I totally understand what you mean about scythe and the books romance but i just loved the relationship between citra and Rowan idk why but i think bc we get so little of eat that i personally wanted always to know more and it always made me think of a "forbidden" love.I know ppl dont like it but i would Really like to see their relationship grow a little bit more. Although I didnt enjoy the other relationships much.

[@claraofjall5632]

Are u going to read the eldest curses?❤️ (the ones who are promoted as malec books)

[@eveboot]

yesssssss been anticipating this, love you so so much and hope you have an amazing year xxx

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

YAS Ace of Shades and Renegades was on my list as well!

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

I love your enthusiasm, thank you! 😊💜