Every Book I've Given 5 Stars (out of 245 books)

Here are the 21 books I've given 5 out of 5 stars!

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[libraryofaviking]

I can't believe I forgot to include The Hobbit! Oh well, I also love that book!

[morleywritesbooks]

I think it's hard for fantasy authors to produce stand alone novels and keep them as stand alone novels because, if it gains a fandom, there's a desire for more of that world/story. We hard to please as fantasy readers XD Not wanting to commit to a new series, but then finding that single book we fall in love with and wanting more books to continue it

[dracul]

I am reading my first R Hobb book now (Assassin’s Apprentice) and absolutely loving it. I have read a ton of fantasy, but for whatever reason never read her… if this series stays at the level of this first book… might end up in my own top 5-10.

[spikeanny]

I found Illborn at half price books and knew nothing about it. Boy was I shocked. I grabbed it because it was beautiful and spoke to me and wow I was blown away

[A_SleepDeprivedBookworm]

I loved the video! I personally think Keeper of the lost city series by Shannon Messenger is a 5 star book and I highly recommend it, it was what got me into reading, has crazy plot twists that you would never see coming, loveable characters and character arcs, and not only that, but every event that happens in the book all adds up, Shannon Messenger is really good at placing hints all over the book forshadowing the future events so subtly that you can never guess it until the event actually happens. It is great for all ages, can be funny at times, and has a really interesting concept. I highly recommend it, it is a fantasy book with plot twists that you would never see coming, and every chapter just lets you wanting more.

[hannahbrennan]

I love the Dandelion Dynasty! I'm almost halfway through the last book. I'm only sorry I didn't hear about it sooner. It's probably my new favorite fantasy series.

[spicygarlicsauce]

gotta say, this is one of my favourite book review/recommendation video i've seen in a while! totally different authors and titles i've never heard about. booktok was FLOPPING with recommendations so this is truly a gift!

[mariareadsssf]

"Piranesi" is my favorite book of all times. I love both M. L. Wang's standalones. Her new Dark Academia, "Blood Over Bright Haven" was brilliant. I am excited for you to read "The Speaking Bones". "The Dandelion Dynasty" is my favorite Fantasy series.

[sicarius]

I was staggered and reeling when you said Fourth Wing

[maxt]

A Storm of Swords not being on this list is criminal. Great list though :) I especially agree with A Little Hatred and The Wisdom of Crowds. Although I would probably put The Trouble with Peace above A Little Hatred.

[MerrilyKristin]

We have a lot of overlap between our 5 star reads! Words of Radiance is my favorite as well. I finally got my husband to start reading Stormlight and he's paused in WoR because Shallan is bothering him and I keep telling him to KEEP GOING!! Grace of Kings and Empire of the Wolf have both been on my TBR for a while! Greenbone Saga is also such a meaningful series to me. I can't get enough of the Kaul family<3

[danjackson]

Awesome selection of books. We have very similar reading tastes! 😀

[connorhale]

Just finished The Blade Itself this morning. I liked it a lot, and I'm hoping to love it as much as you when I get to the Age of Madness.

[rosssims]

Dark Matter is still one of my favorite books! I read Recursion and also loved it. Upgrade was good but not as good as the others.

[jomy]

Great video! Your enthusiasm for these books made me want to read all the ones I have not already read :)

[jonhill]

Great video mate, thanks for creating and sharing!

[TheLitWizard]

Excellent first video. Glad to see another vinyl fan!

[SennyGamingHQ]

Lies of Locke Lamora I struggled to finish but it ended off on enough of a good note that I decided to give the second novel a shot. I'm glad I did cuz it felt like an improvement and convinced me to stick around for the series

[Yolololololo]

Oh my god I LOVE how you just slapped Fourth wing to the bottom of shame🤣

[ithrahmunchswallow]

Great list 🙌🏼 some are upcoming for me 🤓

Some of my 5✨️ are:
Between Two Fires
Ink, Relentless (J. Maberry)
Of Sea and Shadow
Blood of an Exile
Reincarnation Blues
Frankenstein in Baghdad
The Wind Up Girl
Perdido Street Station
The Fall is all there Is
Legacy of the Brightwash

Just a few 🤪