Top 10 Authors I fell For in 2021

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.