Feature and Follow #23 (favorite reads of 2014)

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What is Feature and Follow?



F&F is a weekly blog hop that consists of book bloggers. It is hosted byAlison Can Read and Parajunkee. The rules of involvement are simple:
1.) Link up on the blog hop Linky gadget below this post, 2.) follow the hosts via their network of choice, 3.) follow the weekly featured blog(s) via their network of choice (listed as "featured" in the blog list below), and lastly, 4) check out the rest of the blogs on the hop! If you become a new follower of a blog, let them know and they will follow you back.

The F&F is a great way to network, meet other book bloggers, and gain new followers. Even more so, it's a great way to drive fun discussion on a weekly topic.





Happy New Year!!!! What was your favorite book of 2014 - or books if you can't name just one? - Suggested by Alison Can Read. 


I didn't read as many books in 2014 as I have in past years. After going back and counting posts I realized that I only reviewed about 10 books! I read a lot more than that but stuck to only reviewing the ones that stood out the most. Of those, my 2014 favorites have come from those I just recently read in the past two weeks (love winter breaks!); Alienated by Melissa Landers, and Lux Series Obsidian (#1) and Onyx (#2) by Jennifer Armentrout. These three stood out from all of the rest because they were series reads with more complex plots, had great characters (both MC and secondary), and were a genre relief for me (YA Sci fi/paranormal rather than NA contemporary romance). One of my favorite NA contemporary romances of the year was Smoldering by Tiffany Aleman.

Join in on this week's Penny For Your Thoughts... blog hop!

Other Posts Of Interest:

Remember to check your follow links regularly - by Jessi - November 22nd, 2014
5 easy tips for making your blog more user friendly for blog hops - By Jessi - December 27th, 2013
CAPTCHA challenge presented by The Book Wheel and The Relentless Reader - By Jessi - August 16th, 2013

Comments

  1. AnetaJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    Alienated is on my list too! And I absolutely love the Lux series, except so far I've only read the first two books.
    Old follower :P
    Here’s my F&F

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      I've just started the 3rd. They are so good I didn't move for 4 days haha

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  2. Natasha January 1, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    I have yet to read the Obsidian series (I know! I'm living under a rock!) but I've heard so many great things about it. Great picks! And Happy New year! :P

    New follower via BL ;)
    Natasha @ Dreamland Teenage Fantasy

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      It's been on my TBR for well over a year now and I kept forgetting about it. It finally popped up on my radar again and I was in the right mood and I'm so happy I did :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    Alienated is also on my list!! I loved that book!
    Have you seen the tv show called Star-crossed
    it's just like the book!:)
    Anyways great picks!
    New BL follower:)
    My F&F

    -Marii @The Words Written

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:09 AM

      I have seen Star-crossed! That was what I immediately thought of when I was reading about Alienated. I can't wait for Abducted release in February!!

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  4. Linda @ (un)Conventional BookwormsJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    I loved Alienated, too, Jessi! I haven't read the other books you mentioned, but I have them on my TBR lists :)
    Happy New Year, and happy Friday.

    Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:10 AM

      I feel like I've lived under a rock after just now discovering Melissa Landers. Thanks for stopping by Lexxie

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  5. Amber (Morrison) CampbellJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    I've heard so much about Armentrout but haven't read her yet. I need to get on the ball or I'm going to be so behind!

    Here's my #FF post

    Amber @ Dystopian Wonders

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:11 AM

      It took me a while to get around to the Lux Series. I don't know what I was expecting but it's different than I thought reading the book blurbs

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  6. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    I saw Alienated around, but none of the others. I wanted to read Alienated, but I wasn't motivated enough to. :/

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:47 PM

      I just stumbled upon Alienated when someone listed it as one of their favorite book covers of 2014. It was the cover that made me check it out. When your up for a good intergalactic YA fantasy/romance this one won't disappoint :)

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  7. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    I thought the Lux series was brilliant :-)
    Happy New Year.
    kirsty xx
    http://kirstylovesbooks.wordpress.com/2015/01/02/feature-and-follow-friday-happy-new-year/

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  8. Vanessa Book ♥ SoulmatesJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    I've been dying to read all of the above! Alienated is closer on my TBR list though. So glad these were your favorites!!

    Just followed you ♥

    My #FF post: http://booksoulmates.blogspot.com/2015/01/ff-feature-and-follow-1215.html

    Xo,
    Vanessa
    Book Soulmates

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:46 PM

      The second book of Alienated, "Abducted", comes out in February if that's any incentive ;)

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  9. Tiffany YorkJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I saw Alienated around a lot this year, so I guess I should probably pick it up soon, especially since the second book comes out pretty soon as well, I think? I know I really need to read some Jennifer L. Armentrout, too!

    New follower on Bloglovin :]
    My F&F

    Tiffany

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:52 PM

      Comes out in Feb! There was a 1.5 release on Christmas Eve called Until Midnight. It's a few extra pages (for free on Amazon) that describes their last day together before they're forced to their tasks. It was a nice bridger that made me fall in love with them again :)

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  10. Jess @ Fairytales and GlitterJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    I really enjoyed the Jennifer L. Armentrout books, but I haven't read Alienated. It has a beautiful cover. Thank you for stopping by. :)
    Old Bloglovin follower

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:54 AM

      The cover is what caught my attention too. I love creative covers

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  11. Lisa MandinaJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    I need to read those Armentrout books now that I've tried one of hers and loved it. I see everyone talking about Alienated as well, guess I need to read this one too! Thanks for stopping by my post earlier, I'm an old Bloglovin follower.

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:55 AM

      Yeah I kept putting Armentrout off because I figured it was more overly hyped work but I'm definitely making sure I read her other work now

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  12. Louisa @ Words I Write CrazyJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    I haven't heard Smouldering, or read Alienation yet, but I'll have to! And the Lux series is so good! I just kinda wish we could've gotten something for Opposition like Obsession was for Origin, an adult novel featuring an Arum couple, like the brother of Hunter! Which could've tied into the parts of Opposition that featured Arum! Such a lost opportunity! Anyways! Great picks! Old Bloglovin' follower! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:56 AM

      I've only made my way to book 3 so far but what you said has me excited to keep reading! Thanks for stopping by

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  13. Book FlameJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    I love JLA's Lux series I'm going to be starting the final book soon so sad the series is over.

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      Luckily I have a little bit before I run out of Daemon. I'm only on book 3 ;)

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  14. Betsy PerezJanuary 3, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Ooh I love the Lux series!!! I'm glad they're on your favorite's list!!! Thanks for stopping by earlier!!!

    New Bloglovin follower!!!

    Betsy @ I Sold My Soul For Books

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  15. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    I need to pick up Alienated, I've been seeing it floating around the blogging sphere as of late! Old follower! :)

    Have a wonderful weekend & Happy New Year!

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:58 AM

      Surprisingly I hadn't heard of it until a few weeks ago. Bought it on a whim. Pretty sure I've been under a rock!

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  16. Georgia DaltonJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Great choices! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)

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  17. Alexandra PerchanidouJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Thank you for the follow! i love your choices!!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    That's an interesting list!

    Thanks for stopping by mine xx

    New follower via bloglovin xx

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  19. Annette MillsJanuary 3, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Yes, Impossible to pick just one! Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      Especially when I like many different genres. I could probably pick my favorite in each one, but not one overall!

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  20. BookCupidJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    I really do want to read Alienated. The cover is so impacting, I'm hoping for another Across the Universe.

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:02 AM

      I haven't heard of Across The Universe but I just checked it out and it sounds like it would be of similar interest. I'll have to put that one on my TBR

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  21. Rachel AbbieJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Hey!
    Thank you for checking out my blog! You have some amazing picks! I haven't actually started any of the books on your favourites list yet. However I really want to pick up JLA's books soon. Also Alienated sounds really good! Never really been one for Sci-Fi, but will have a go!
    Thank you for subscribing, to my blog!
    New Bloglovin' follower =D
    Rachel @ creativityandcrazyblog

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    1. The Book CoveJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      I'm not a huge Sci fi reader either but I wouldn't consider Alienated a hardcore sci-fi. It's other worldly, yet the first book takes place on earth and deals more with assimilation of aliens and isn't as laborious as I find many other sci-fi reads to be. It helps that it is YA with a romance theme.

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  22. SilvyJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Happy New Year,I'm just stopping by!Old follower.
    Silvy from Books are my life

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  23. Jackie January 3, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Alienated is also one of my favorites! :) Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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