Best Books of 2012

   Another year has come and gone, and with this change comes our Best Books of the Year post. This year, we have decided to split the ten best books into our top five picks for both of us. We hope you read them and enjoy them. (If you want to read our original reviews, click the link in the title for that book.)

Cheers!

Rebecca & Esso

Rebecca's Best Books:

Rank	Title	Rebecca says:
1	The Blemished by Sarah Dalton	It was a great mix of many dystopias without overdoing clichés.  Lots of action and truth mixed into the story.
2	Cast in Peril (Chronicles of Elantra #8) by Michelle Sagara	This is the continuation of my new favorite series.  Kaylin Neya continues to navigate her way through different cultures on her own terms.
3	Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi	It is a tale of two outcastes learning to survive together.
4	Incarnate by Jodi Meadows	It is an unlikely favorite as it is the story of a new soul in a world where reincarnation is the norm.
5	Insurgent by Veronica Roth	This is the fast-paced, heart wrenching continuation of Tris and Tobias’ search for truth about their society.

Esso's Best Books:

Rank	Title	Esso says:
1	Fire by Kristin Cashore	By far the best book of the year, Fire has it all: action, great characters and a completely swoon worthy Prince Brigan. I also need to mention that Fire is Kara’s top pick for the year, proving that great minds think alike (and Rebecca should read it already!)
2	The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern	An enchanting story about two magicians pitted against one another by their masters. It has a dreamlike quality that makes it easy to be drawn in.
3	Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo	A great fantasy book that is jam packed with action, deceit, and discovering oneself. I was actually left a little heartbroken by the turn of events.
4	Legend by Marie Lu	Great characters and dialogue really sealed the deal with this book. Only downfall is that it’s too short.
5	The Isle of Blood by Rick Yancey	This book has exquisite depth and emotion. Will Henry will remain one of my all time favorite characters.