Top Ten Books of 2013
2013 simply flew by in terms of books read. Perhaps this is because I spent several months studying abroad, which, surprisingly, gave me more time to read than normal. I read a total of 75 books this year, and, as usual, I had a lot of trouble picking ten books for the year. However, I’m happy with the list I ended up with, and I think it’s fairly diverse in terms of subject matter. For each book in this list, I will include title, author, ratings, and trigger warnings, and book titles will link to their respective review. All books on the list were published in 2013, with the exception of #8, which surprised me a lot. I guess I read more new books this year than normal. In any case, enjoy!
10. Mermaid in Chelsea Creek by Michelle Tea
Rating: PG, 4 ½ stars
Trigger warnings: alcoholism, animal death, bullying, compulsions, neglect, OCD
9. If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan
Rating: PG-13, 4 ½ stars
Trigger warnings: body dysmorphia, child prostitution, homophobia, transphobia
8. Huntress by Malinda Lo
Rating: PG-13, 4 ½ stars
Trigger warnings: violence
7. Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz
Rating: R, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: bestiality, sexual assault, violence
6. Wednesdays at the Tower by Jessica Day George
Rating: PG, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: none
5. Blue is the Warmest Color by Julie Maroh
Rating: R, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: homophobia, romantic age difference
4. Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole
Rating: PG-13, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: abortion, death, miscarriage, war
3. A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra
Rating: R, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: sex slavery, sexual assault, torture, violence
2. Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
Rating: PG, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: AIDS, homophobia, suicide attempt
1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Rating: PG, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: animal death, death, nightmares
2013 simply flew by in terms of books read. Perhaps this is because I spent several months studying abroad, which, surprisingly, gave me more time to read than normal. I read a total of 75 books this year, and, as usual, I had a lot of trouble picking ten books for the year. However, I’m happy with the list I ended up with, and I think it’s fairly diverse in terms of subject matter. For each book in this list, I will include title, author, ratings, and trigger warnings, and book titles will link to their respective review. All books on the list were published in 2013, with the exception of #8, which surprised me a lot. I guess I read more new books this year than normal. In any case, enjoy!
10. Mermaid in Chelsea Creek by Michelle Tea
Rating: PG, 4 ½ stars
Trigger warnings: alcoholism, animal death, bullying, compulsions, neglect, OCD
9. If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan
Rating: PG-13, 4 ½ stars
Trigger warnings: body dysmorphia, child prostitution, homophobia, transphobia
8. Huntress by Malinda Lo
Rating: PG-13, 4 ½ stars
Trigger warnings: violence
7. Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz
Rating: R, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: bestiality, sexual assault, violence
6. Wednesdays at the Tower by Jessica Day George
Rating: PG, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: none
5. Blue is the Warmest Color by Julie Maroh
Rating: R, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: homophobia, romantic age difference
4. Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole
Rating: PG-13, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: abortion, death, miscarriage, war
3. A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra
Rating: R, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: sex slavery, sexual assault, torture, violence
2. Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
Rating: PG, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: AIDS, homophobia, suicide attempt
1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Rating: PG, 5 stars
Trigger warnings: animal death, death, nightmares
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