FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2018.

[@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

[@readwithkori]

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

[@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. 😊💜

[@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.

[@katk2265]

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

[@emmmabooks]

katja knorr FUCKKKKKKK YOU GOT ME LMAOOOOOOOOO

[@GabrielaRincic]

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

[@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!

[@alicephilippa8447]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@julies.5886]

YES! I have been waiting since 2019 started😂

[@jhEyniekeYt]

Eyyy EXO-L 💞

[@unicornlover16]

AYEEEE EXO-L’s

[@zainabkhan9892]

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

[@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.

[@throneofpages]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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 👌👌👌

[@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)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! 💗

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@kirtiaggarwal31]

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

[@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 🥰

[@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😭😭

[@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!

[@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

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@abigailwolf5156]

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

[@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.

[@bibliophilebasics2028]

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

[@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??

[@readinganddreaming7664]

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

[@samedwards8856]

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

[@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 🖤)

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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🥰

[@smallvilleisdabomb]

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

[@rukayyaidrees9968]

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

[@MooseTalksBooks]

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

[@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

[@ZeeZeeDreaming]

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

[@Hellokittyguh]

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

[@krystalmaxson3701]

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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.........."😂

[@WatchThatDene]

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

[@morgandestiny5321]

i keep trying to ignore the seven husbands of evelyn hugo because i really think i won't like it but everyone's obsessed with it someone convince me as to why i should😅

[@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.

[@May-bd6dv]

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

[@diby3456]

I loved the way I used to be and the last to let go. Such a great books. Also, Truly devious is great too. Speaking of truly devious, there is a book signing at books of wonder for the vanishing stair. I just curious if you were attending because I am going and I am so excited. It will be so nice to see you again.

[@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!

[@amblynnn]

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!!😂

[@morgandestiny5321]

also i'm currently reading queen of air and darkness it's so amazing so far i'll be finishing it today because we're on a level 2 in my state due to a lot of ice and snow and i'm on page 518/875 and i'm so sad because i don't want to finish it especially because i have to wait three years for the next story.

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

morgan destiny I just finished it yesterday and let’s just say it’s amazing

[@readernac13]

Year One and Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts were my favorites of 2018. They are post apocolapse books but with magical elements not zombies. I can't wait for Rise of the Magicks in november! I absolutely love The Mortal Instruments and the Shadowhunter World so maybe you'll enjoy these too.

[@amandag.2988]

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

[@ella.m1321]

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

[@wordless-expressions]

I guessed all of them! Not in order ofc but still ❤️ I’ve only read two books in this list tho so thanks once again for reminding me of all the books I have yet to get my hands on.

[@steveschiely5783]

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

[@Storribook]

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

[@leasummers5353]

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

[@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.

[@jenicelocklar7286]

Ok so I watched this video and got like a certain itch to like read and so I went into my local book store and I saw renegades and I was like sure why not. So I got it and went home but did not actually read it for like a week and one day i was like im bored so I started reading and it CHANGED MY LIFE it is SO SO SO GOOD and i read it in 3 days (I would have finished it in one but I had school and homework) and I got the 2 couple days later and finished that in 1 day cuz it was SATURDAYYYY and I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT IS SO GOOD!!! You are SO right EMMA!!!! also ps lol might or might not have gotten my brother, my best friend, another friend and 2 teachers into it also including adding it to the list of new books for the library lol but definitely highly recommend!!

[@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.

[@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...? 😫😫

[@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

[@inbedwith5462]

*adds all the books to his tbr list* 😁

[@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!!

[@namarniharrison9068]

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

[@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.

[@orlacoleman799]

I’ve had a day full of anxiety and this video is just what I needed right now

[@ElsieEastmanMusic]

Also I’m obsessed with your makeup, like damn

[@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.

[@BeautyBookCorner]

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

[@rebekkamacdonald3106]

I just stared the case for Charlotte Holmes thank you so much for pointing me in its direction!!!

[@namlmao4196]

im also planning to reread the Renegades series waaaah ❤❤❤

[@davidgomez1441]

Hi ! I recommend the book "Crónicas del Rif. Fuego sobre Igueriben" by Reuben J. Cogburn.

[@nikolagacek2348]

I loved Ace of Shades too! So incredibly good

[@sarawithoutanH]

I need to read Scythe!

[@kittysrock16]

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

[@zainabkhan9892]

My top 3(that were released in 2018): 3.which wood(I think it was released in 2018 if not oh well) 2.renegades/archenemies 1. LEGENDARY Renegades and legendary are basically even

[@starsandsuch7778]

Emma... if you haven’t read An Absolutely Remarkable Thing... you are SO MISSING OUT. It’s actually Absolutely Remarkable. It takes a simple sci-fi idea and runs with it to places you never imagined. All the characters are well-fleshed out and lovable and the main character is so open about how broken she becomes throughout the course of the novel. It’s like nothing i’ve ever read. I actually couldn’t read it for more than an hour at a time because I needed to digest it, but I think you’ll do the opposite and just devour it! This goes out to everyone in the comments too!!! Read this book!

[@KelliMarissa]

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

[@Noctis198]

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

[@trinhsformerz]

i wasn't planning to read the way i used to be this month but as i was watching this video ... i was like why not lol and i need to read the seven husbands of evelyn hugo omg!