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📚3 Favorite Challenge! Inspired by @mellydareader

Here are my faves from some of the BEST books I read this year! ✨

📖 3 Favorite Duets

1️⃣ The Domino Effect

• Ledge by Grey Huffington

• Lawe by Grey Huffington

2️⃣ Powers Family Duet

• One Eighty by Charity Shane

• One Eighty Too by Charity Shane

3️⃣ All The King’s Men

• The King Maker by Kennedy Ryan

• The Rebel King by Kennedy Ryan

*yes I know Bout Queen move but she’s standalone perfection to me 👩🏾‍🍳😘

📖 3 Favorite Trilogies

1️⃣ St. Louis Cyclones

• Flagrant by Alexandria House

• Technical by Alexandria House

• Personal by Alexandria House

2️⃣ The Hoops Series

• Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

• Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan

• Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan

3️⃣ The Lost & Found Series

• Where We Find Our Home by Natasha Bishop

• Where We Found Our Heart by Natasha Bishop

• Where We Found Our Passion by Natasha Bishop

📖 3 Favorite Longer Series (5+ Books)

1️⃣ Union City Kings

• Product of the Street 1-5 by E. Bowser

2️⃣ Berkley Bred

• Malachi

• Anna

• Milo

• Nature

• Makai

• Glacier

• Mercer

• Vallei by Grey Huffington

3️⃣ The Kinsey Family

• There’s Beauty in this Street Love 1-3 by Elle Kayson

• There’s Still Beauty in this Street Love 1-2 by Elle Kayson

🔥 3 Favorite Male Characters

• Genesis (I Got You by Miss Jenesequa)

• Big South (Let Me Love You by Alexandria House)

• Priest (Priest by Grey Huffington)

🌟 3 Favorite Female Characters

• Victoria (Saint by Rae Anderson)

• Aaliyah (Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen)

• Ishmia (Assist by Alexandria House)

😈 3 Favorite Unhinged Characters

• Demon (Demon’s Dream by Elle Kayson)

• Jaseon (Cuffed by a Certified Maniac by Nek Mills)

• Kairus (Captured Beauty by Taylor Monae)

😤 3 Characters I Can’t Stand

• Pam (Losin Control by Ladii Nesha)

• Reese Johnson Sr. (Revive Me Pt. 1: The Act by J.L. Seegars)

• Ivan (Foxx by Bianca Xaviera)

💫 3 Favorite Standalones

• My Choice Is You by Mel Dau

• Sight Unseen by Kasha Thompson

• I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage #favoritebooks #mycurrentread #books

2024/11/19 Edited to

This year was a remarkable one for book lovers, with some exceptional reads making waves across genres. When diving into duets, the ‘Powers Family Duet’ by Charity Shane stands out with gripping narratives, while Kennedy Ryan’s ‘All The King’s Men’ offers a blend of emotional depth and captivating storytelling. Trilogies like the ‘Hoops Series’ show how essential it is to create connected worlds that keep readers enthralled. Moreover, characters significantly shape our reading experiences. For instance, the powerful male protagonists in ‘Priest’ by Grey Huffington or the fierce female leads like Aaliyah from ‘Curvy Girl Summer’ are unforgettable. The exploration of different character archetypes—from unhinged to simply relatable—adds layers to our understanding of storytelling. Don’t overlook standalone novels, which can leave their mark just as deeply as series! Titles like ‘My Choice Is You’ by Mel Dau showcase an ability to convey complete narratives within a singular space. As we navigate through various genres, these selections bring forth a rich tapestry of experiences that not only entertain but also inspire us to delve deeper into the world of literature.