My Favorite Reads of 2022

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Dec 30

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Somehow another year has come and gone, and once again, I find myself reflecting on the past year and all of the books that I read during it. From timeless classics to spellbinding fantasies and steamy romances, my reading over the last 12 months has run the gamut. Out of the 26 books that I read in 2022, here are the four that have stayed with me.

Charlotte by Helen Moffett

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In this lyrically written novel, we reexperience key moments from Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of Charlotte Lucas, as well as discover what became of her after the book’s events. This is a must-read for Austenites.

Full review of Charlotte

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

North and South is an underrated classic. Romance, masterfully crafted characters, social and cultural commentary, and an atmospheric setting: this Victorian novel has it all.

Full review of North and South

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These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan

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This follow-up to These Hollow Vows closes out the duology on a thoroughly satisfying note. It is an escapist delight featuring romance, action, major revelations, and even a smattering of court politics.

Full review of These Twisted Bonds

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

The Ballad of Never After was my most anticipated read of 2022, and it did not disappoint. It was every bit as enjoyable (if not more) than its precursor, Once upon a Broken Heart.

Full review of The Ballad of Never After

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And so concludes my list of my favorite reads of 2022. Have you read any of these books? If so, let me know in the comments section below!

-Julia

P.S. Curious what my favorite reads of 2021 were? You can check them out over here.

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