2021 was just as insane as the last one. And while life got in the way, and I wasn't able to read as much as I did in 2020 this year, I still found some great authors that are new to me this year. These are the top ten authors that really did it for me this year.
10 - (Enjoyable) to 1 - (Lifelong, obsessed fan)
10. Laura Thalassa
Genre: Fantasy Romance
How many of her books have I read: 8
Favorite Book: Rhapsodic
Next book I plan to read: Whatever she releases next!
Website: http://www.laurathalassa.com/
What I liked about her books: Interesting characters, unique twists on fantasy beings, and all consuming romance
9. Leigh Bardugo
Genre: Fantasy
How many of her books I've read: 7
Favorite Book: Six of Crows
Next Book I plan to read: Ninth House
Website: https://www.leighbardugo.com/
What I like about her books: Incredibly unique, character driven stories
8. Elle Kennedy
Genre: Contemporary Romance
How many of her books have I read: 9
Favorite Book: I can't choose
Website: https://www.ellekennedy.com/
What I like about her books: Great banter, fun and entertaining characters, and amazing romance
7. Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
Genre: Fantasy, Dark Romance, Reverse Harem
How many of their books have I read: 17
Favorite Book: Heartless Sky so far ... haven't finished it yet. Let's see if they emotionally destroy me first.
Website: https://susannevalenti.com/
What I like about their books: Unique storylines, hot romance, wacky and hilarious
6. Elise Kova
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
How many of her books have I read: 2
Favorite Book: A Deal With the Elf King
Website: https://elisekova.com/about/
What I like about her books: Rich fantasy worlds with sweet romances
5. Raven Kennedy
Genre: Fantasy, paranormal, contemporary and dark romance, romcoms
How many of her books have I read: 3
Favorite Book: Gleam
Website: https://www.ravenkennedybooks.com/
What I like about her books: Incredibly unique world, intense situations, and compelling characters.
4. Christina Lauren
Genre: Contemporary romance in both Adult and YA
How many of their books have I read: 2
Favorite Book: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating
Website: https://christinalaurenbooks.com/
Why I love their books: Relatable characters, funny as hell banter, hot as fuck romance.
3. Colleen Hoover
Genre: Contemporary Romance in both adult and YA, as well as psychological thrillers
How many of her books have I read: 4
Favorite Book: Slammed
Website: http://www.colleenhoover.com/
What I like about her books: Sweet, interesting characters, great banter and romance
2. Danielle L Jenson
Genre: Fantasy and romance
How many of her books have I read: 2
Favorite Book: The Traitor Queen
Website: https://danielleljensen.com/
What I like about her books: Interesting world, powerful and complex characters, intense romance
1. Hannah McBride
Genre: Paranormal, and Mystery Romance
How many of her books have I read: 5
Favorite Book: Mad World
Website: https://hannahmcbrideauthor.com/
What I like about her books: Interesting and intense plots, likeable characters with great growth arcs, and undeniable chemistry between her love interests.