Most Surprising Books I Read in 2021 🤯

Here are my most surprising books of 2021. These are the books that I went into with very little or no expectations and they blew me away! This is the second video in a set of four: disappointing, surprising, best and worst!

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[gabbyreads]

So sorry, this video was posted early for some reason! I had it scheduled for the early morning of the 19th, but YouTube decided to post it a few hours early!

[jessicamoffitt]

A Dowry of Blood was FANTASTIC and BEAUTIFUL. One of my favourite books of all time! Thank you so much for the rec!

[SweetExpose]

you captured my exact same feelings towards fantasy. i always feel left out because fantasy is such a popular genre but i can never read the books that everyone is reading and hyping up

[DanielaM]

‘In Five Years’ by Rebecca Serle. I didn’t look up any reviews I just picked it up at a book store. After reading the blurb it was totally different to the book but I absolutely loved it. One of my favorite books this year! Side note: I am so opposite I LOVED Beach Read but PWMOV was so disappointing to me 😩

[chelseafrazer]

I'd love to see a video of your most anticipated reads (Thriller, Horror, Romance etc) for 2022.

[rose_and_thorns]

With Elatsoe, one of the things I loved so much as an ace reader was how her asexuality was just like, totally normal and just part of her. Everyone knew and accepted it and it wasn't a thing. People didn't question her or pressure her or anything, it was just seen as the same as any other character trait. I wish for that for all of us on the ace spectrum 🖤⚪💜

[samteske]

Okay, you’re the third booktuber that has loved Dowry of Blood…. I feel like I need to add it to my TBR! It doesn’t sound like something I’d normally enjoy in horror, but when you, Jan and Katie all say it’s good, I shouldn’t question it!

[dianeknecht]

I also loved People we meet on vacation. Absolutely loved the banter between the two main characters. Listened to it on audiobook

[elenad]

Love these end of the year videos! You give the best energy

[CoralTheWitch]

YOU got me back into reading again! My favorite books are always the ones you recommend… I LOVE thrillers! I’m so thankful for you and your channel!

[koolkitty]

Awesome review! I just placed a book order for "A Dowry of Blood", "Elatsoe", and " Follow Me to Ground " ...you totally sold me! Thank you ! 😘

[MissKaygee]

‘Do no harm’ by Christina McDonald is the stand out book for me this year. It was just so good. I’m gonna check out some of the ones you mentioned in your list.

[christinacampbellbooks]

Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on all of these, Gabby. I definitely want to read Station Eleven. It sounds wonderful. And then watch the upcoming adaptation! ☺

[juslister]

My fave book of the year is defo Finlay Donovan is killing it...roll on February for book 2

[melsshelf]

The love hypothesis is one of my most surprising reads. I usually don't like hyped books so I was so shocked I thought it was cute!

[awomaninstem]

You convinced me to check out a History of Wild Places and Dowry of Blood 🙌🏽

[carriebateman]

Totally agree with Jar of Hearts. I didn’t expect to love it so much!!!! 😳 I flew thru it.

[surenderbeniwal]

Another alternate title could be 'books with fantastical element that surprised me.'
Also u convinced me to read *What if you &me* ...started it rightaway yesterday n' loving it so much!! Thanku, Gabby <3

[missasissa]

Then She Was Gone is my next read thanks to you! Excited, considering your recommendations never disappoint. ☺️

[RivetingReads]

Ahhh I still need to get to Jar of Hearts!! I really need to read And Then There Were None! I dnfed it a few years ago but I need to give it another try! My brain can’t handle fantasy either lol