Top 5 Reads of 2023 That are Must Reads in 2024

5. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Malibu Rising is a perfect beach read with twists and turns throughout the book and a story about four famous siblings: Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit, the children of the heartthrob performer, Mick Riva. The story takes place over a course of one day leading up to a huge party to commemorate summer while learning about the past and getting to know the characters on a deeper, more meaningful level. 

4. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Throne of Glass is a thrilling beginning to an 8 book series that will have you ready and prepared to jump into the next read right away. Celaena Sardothien is summoned to the castle where she comes to win her freedom and be released from prison. To do so, Celaena is tasked with taking down other competitors until a bigger mystery comes to the surface within the castle that Celaena, the Crown Prince, and the Captain of the Guard work to uncover.

3. Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

A spin off of Stephanie Garbers debut novels, the Caraval series, you are swept away into a fantastical story focused on Evangeline Fox, who strikes a deal with the Prince of Hearts. Throughout the book, you are taken on an adventure with Evangeline as she learns more about the cunning Prince of Hearts and tries not to get her own heart stolen along the way.

2. Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong

Chloe Gong’s first adult novel, Immortal Longings is set in the fantastical land of San-Er, the kingdom hosts a long set of games. In order to win enough money to be rich beyond belief, you must fight to the death and have the ability to change bodies along the way. This thrilling novel is centered around Calla Tuoleimi and Anton Makusa who are both players in the deadly games as their relationship becomes something more consuming than enemies fighting for victory.

1. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Fourth Wing is everything I could ask from a fantasy novel and more. Set in Basgiath, Violet Sorrengail has trained her whole life to enter the Scribe Quadrant, wishing to spend the rest of her days hidden behind books. However, she is forced into the last place she wants to be: The Riders Quadrant. She now has a life-long fate of watching everyone around her struggle for their lives as they become dragon riders and learn how to fight. Enter Xaden Riorson, a morally gray wingleader in the Riders Quadrant who is determined to make Violet’s life as miserable as possible. In short, Fourth Wing takes you on a wild ride as Violet learns to take the reins and become stronger than she ever imagined.