WinterHaven's 2012 Favorites

Today we are all getting together to discuss our favorites from 2012!  Let me tell you this was not easy with all the amazing books that came out this year!  When I started sorting through my shelves from this year I realized that 2012 has to have been one of the best yet!  So after much deliberation here are our picks for 2012...

Favorite book

Amber: Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchatta

Arlene: Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchatta

Crystal: Splintered by A.G. Howard

Tina: Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Favorite couple

Amber: Drake & Camille (Blood Debt by Nancy Straight)

Arlene: Callie & Kayden (The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden by Jessica Sorensen)

Crystal: Gaby & Rafa (Shadows by Paula Weston)

Tina: Beau & Ashton (The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines)

Favorite Cover

Amber: Until I Die by Amy Plum

Arlene: Masque of Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Crystal: Luminosity by Stephanie Thomas

Tina: The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa

Favorite Series

Amber: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Arlene: The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta

Crystal: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Tina: Lux by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Favorite Debut Author

Amber: Rachel Harris

Arlene: Colleen Hoover

Crystal: Jennifer Shaw Wolf

Tina: Tara Sue Me

Favorite Scene

Amber: "It doesn't take much to make me happy, but the simplest things are sometimes the hardest to get. But when it finally arrives, heaven help those who try to take it away from me."-Living Violet by Jamie Reed

Arlene: A straight line to my Heart by Condon when this note was delivered

Tiffany,

I like you but you mightn’t feel the same about me, and I wouldn’t blame you. To save us both from any awkward moments, I’ve figured out an easy way to do this. Nod if you’re even slightly interested in getting to know me. Write me a ten page explanation if you’re not.

Davey.

Crystal: I don't have a quote since the scene is too long to post here and you really have to read the entire passage, but the one that stands out the most in my brain was THE freezer scene in The Hallowed Ones by Laura Bickle. I am still having nightmares from that and holy HALE was it brilliant!

Tina:  Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Alex and Aiden. The "I know" scene-

"Alex," Aiden ordered, pleaded really. His voice was thick, gruff. "Alex, please..."

I hesitated for an instant, but I had to see it. I just had to. Carefully, I tugged the chain up. My breath caught in my throat as I lifted the chain until it was completely out from underneath his shirt.."

Most wanted 2013 book

Amber: Isla & the Happy Ever After by Stephanie Perkins ( Cover TBA)

Arlene: Isla & the Happy Ever After by Stephanie Perkins (Cover TBA)

Crystal: Haze by Paula Weston

Tina: Legacy by C.J. Daugherty

Honorable mention:

Amber: The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

Arlene: The List by Siobhan Vivian

Crystal: The Blood Keeper by Tessa Gratton

Tina: Blood Prophecy by Alyxandra Harvey

Best Kiss:

Amber: Adrian & Sydney (The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead)

Arlene: Callie and Kayden...in the rain  (The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden by Jessica Sorensen)

Crystal: Alyssa & Jeb (Splintered by A.G. Howard)

Tina: Adrian & Sydney (The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead)

Best Cry:

Amber: The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden

Arlene: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Crystal: Flawed by Kate Avelynn

Tina: Betwixt by Melissa Peral

Best Shocker:

Amber: The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden by Jessica Sorensen

Arlene: The Night She Disappeared by April Henry

Crystal: Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf

Tina: Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 Whew!  That was tough!  There are so many more that I know we all wanted to name but if we didn't limit it to one then this list would have gone on forever lol!  I hope everyone had a wonderful reading year!

Amber, Arlene, Tina and I want to wish everyone a very Happy and Safe New Year!  Thanks for making this past blogging year wonderful and here's to all the awesome reviews to come!  *clicks glasses*