Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2025

Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2025

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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature hosted byย That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week there is a new topic for bloggers to choose and list their top ten. This week on Top Ten is Best Books I Read in 2025.

Powerless by Elsie Silver

Fate Be Changed by Farrah Rochon

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Paint It All Red by S.T. Abby

Lightlark by Alex Aster

Hopeless by Elsie Silver

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Good Spirits by B.K. Borison

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Happy TTT! Leave your link down below for me to check out and start chatting ๐Ÿ˜€

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75 responses to “Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2025”

  1. Leslie avatar
    Leslie

    I loved Good Spirits! I read Elsie Silver’s Wild Love this year and enjoyed that one too. I need to keep going with that series. I hope you have an amazing 2026!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Good Spirits was amazing! I need to make progress with the Gold Rush Ranch series ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you, I hope you do too!

      Reply
  2. Charlotte avatar
    Charlotte

    I’ve only read two of these but I love both – ACOTAR and Good Spirits. The Fourth Wing books are must reads for me this year and I’ve heard good things about Elsie Silver’s books. Here’s hoping 2026 brings even more favourites your way.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Ahhh I need to get to Onyx Storm soon and I need to continue the Gold Rush Ranch series by Elsie Silver. Thank you, I hope it does for you too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      1. Charlotte avatar
        Charlotte

        I hope you enjoy continuing with both of those series ๐Ÿฅฐ thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

  3. katysarchived avatar
    katysarchived

    ACOTAR was so good! I almost didn’t read it, because I didn’t think it was my thing? But I caved into peer pressure and I’m glad I gave it a chance! I have one more book left to read in that series (until the new one is announced) but I keep putting it off. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Here’s to another excellent reading year!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I finished the 2nd one at the start of this month so I need to buy the next one soon!!

      Reply
      1. katysarchived avatar
        katysarchived

        The second one is mine (and a lot of others) favorite. It’s so good. I need to pick up the last one that’s out, I just need to be in the right mood to read a 700+ book. xD

  4. lydiaschoch avatar
    lydiaschoch

    Good Spirits has been on so many lists this week.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      So glad I caved and read it last year!!

      Reply
  5. Emily Jane avatar
    Emily Jane

    I have Fourth Wing and Iron Flame on my TBR piles. I also want to read Good Spirits!

    Have a great week!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Ooooh can’t wait to hear what you think when you get round to them all!

      Reply
      1. Emily Jane avatar
        Emily Jane

        I am looking forward it. They are quite large though and I am booked until March already ๐Ÿ˜‚

  6. Julie S. avatar
    Julie S.

    Gonna have to add some of these to my to read list ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      yay! Happy reading ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  7. Astilbe avatar
    Astilbe

    Shady Hollow looks like a good read.

    Thank you for stopping by Long and Short Reviewโ€™s post earlier!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I had such a great time reading that book! And you’re welcome ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  8. Carol @ ReadingLadies avatar
    Carol @ ReadingLadies

    You had some great reads in 2025! Wishing you a tall stack of 5 star reads in 2026!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Thank you and I’ve had 1 so far already so lets hope it continues ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Stephanie Sullivan avatar
    Stephanie Sullivan

    Great list! I’ve had Iron Flame on my TBR forever. Ugh. I really need to get to that one. I loved Fourth Wing. Happy New Year!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I need to get to Onyx Storm this year! Happy New Year to you too ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  10. Haze avatar
    Haze

    I loved Fourth Wing and Iron Flame but haven’t gotten to Onyx Storm. I’ve also been wanting to read BK Borison. Happy to see you had a good reading year in 2025! I hope you have a great 2026 too!

    Haze
    https://thebookhaze.com/

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I need to get to Onyx Storm this year! Good Spirits was amazing, I can’t wait for the next one in the series ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Louise avatar
    Louise

    I keep meaning to pick up Shady Hollow!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I had such a fun time reading it!!

      Reply
  12. Joanne avatar
    Joanne

    I’m putting Good Spirits on my list for next Christmas!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Yesssss, hopefully you won’t be disappointed ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  13. Sifa Elizabeth Reads avatar
    Sifa Elizabeth Reads

    Good Spirits seems to come widely recommended!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      It was soooo good! I cant wait for the next in the series ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  14. Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? avatar
    Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear?

    Lightlark is one I enjoyed! I need to finish the rest of the series. I also have Good Sprits and plan on reading it this weekend.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I need to buy Nightshade ASAP so I can continue on with the series! Hopefully you won’t be disappointed by it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  15. hopewellslibraryoflife avatar
    hopewellslibraryoflife

    Thanks for visiting my TTT post. You hadn’t read any of my books and now I’m here and I haven’t read any of yours! That’s what makes TTT fun–discovering new-to-me books.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      haha look at us both discovering new books ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  16. Jen | Book Den avatar
    Jen | Book Den

    I loved Fourth Wing. I’m glad you jumped into the series!

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    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I need to read Onyx Storm this year for sure!

      Reply
  17. shelleyrae @ Book'd Out avatar
    shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

    Lots of great reads on your list, Iโ€™m a big fan of the Empyrean series too, thanks for sharing your #TTT

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I need to get to Onyx Storm this year for sure!!

      Reply
  18. Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies avatar
    Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies

    I keep hearing good things about Good Spirits! I’ve only read one book by that author, but maybe I should try more!

    Reply
    1. Athena (OneReadingNurse) avatar
      Athena (OneReadingNurse)

      Hope 2026 is a good reading year too! Thanks for stopping by my post earlier!

      Reply
    2. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      This was the first book I’d read by them so I’m excited for the next in the series!!

      Reply
  19. Sherry avatar
    Sherry

    I’ve not read any of these books, but Fourth Wing is on my list.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I absolutely LOVED Fourth Wing <3

      Reply
  20. shanaqui avatar
    shanaqui

    Hurrah for Shady Hollow! I love that series.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I need to get to the third book ASAP!!

      Reply
  21. Rissi avatar
    Rissi

    I spy some really popular ones that so many readers loved on your list. ๐Ÿ™‚ Glad you too enjoyed them, and many thanks for visiting my list this past week!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Yeah I’ve seen a few of mine on others too! Thank you ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  22. Kathryn avatar
    Kathryn

    I really liked the two Yarros books. I haven’t read Elsie Silver but I have wondered whether I might.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I need to get to Onyx Storm soon and I have been enjoying Elsie Silver a lot!

      Reply
  23. Tammy avatar
    Tammy

    Awesome list! And Fourth Wing was amazing! I need to catch up with the rest of the series.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I have Onyx Storm left to read and hoping we get an announcement soon for the 4th one..

      Reply
  24. Marwah @ The Booklore Fairy avatar
    Marwah @ The Booklore Fairy

    Fate Be Changed looks so good! I love the cover. I hope 2026 will be a great reading year for you๐Ÿ˜Š. Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Highly recommend if you’re a fan of the movie Brave ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank you!!

      Reply
      1. Marwah @ The Booklore Fairy avatar
        Marwah @ The Booklore Fairy

        I do love Brave, I might have to check it out sometime โ˜บ๏ธ

  25. Carla Bruns avatar
    Carla Bruns

    I’m familiar with A Court of Thorns and Roses and Fourth Wing, the rest are new to me. I hope you have a great 2026 reading year!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Fourth Wing is my fave out of those two! Thank you ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  26. Keira @Keiraโ€™s Bookmark avatar
    Keira @Keiraโ€™s Bookmark

    Looks like a fun reading year! Do you have an absolute favourite overall?

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I think it would probably be Fourth Wing! <3

      Reply
  27. danielle avatar
    danielle

    A Court of Thorn and Roses Looks good! Fun to see your list. Mine is here: https://thepart.reviews/25-favs

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I had a fun time reading it for sure! Thanks for checking it out ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  28. WordsAndPeace avatar
    WordsAndPeace

    you saw my favorites, so it won’t surprise you I have not read yours either!
    Wishing you a great reading year

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Haha love that we’ve both discovered new books! Thank you, you too ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  29. Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's Den avatar
    Sammie @ The Bookwyrm’s Den

    I also read and really enjoyed Good Spirits last year. I can’t wait to check out more of her books! I got her Lovelight Farms series for Christmas. :3

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      I tried Lovelight Farm and it wasn’t for me… I’m going to try First-Time Caller this year and also I can’t wait for Grim Tidings to come out ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  30. Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense avatar
    Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense

    I have never read B.K. Borison, but every cover I have seen has been so lovely. Hope your 2026 is full of even more amazing reads!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      She does have beautiful covers!!!! Thank you ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  31. Brooke Lorren avatar
    Brooke Lorren

    Fate Be Changed sounds interesting. I read Fourth Wing and it was just okay to me.

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Fate Be Changed was so much fun and that’s okay ๐Ÿ™‚ reading is subjective!

      Reply
  32. lindseyreads avatar
    lindseyreads

    Oh I still need to start Good Spirits so I’m happy to see it on your list ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Ahhhh I loved it, I hope you enjoy it too ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  33. Caroline avatar
    Caroline

    I recognise a lot of these titles but haven’t read any of them yet, perhaps this year!

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Oooh maybe yes, well happy reading with whatever you get to ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  34. jessicabookworm avatar
    jessicabookworm

    Hello Jessie, I am pleased you enjoyed your 2025 reading – I haven’t read any of these, however I did received a copy of A Court of Thorns and Roses as a Christmas gift, so looking forward to reading this soon. I hope you will have a great year of reading in 2026! ๐Ÿ˜Š
    Blessings, Jessica ๐Ÿ’Œ

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    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Ooooh I hope you enjoy ACOTAR!!! Thank you, I hope you do too ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  35. Victoria @ The Contented Reader avatar
    Victoria @ The Contented Reader

    What a great list! I love Elsie Silver’s books, ACOTAR and The Empyrean series. I also enjoyed Good Spirits this year too! ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Reply
    1. Jessie avatar
      Jessie

      Ahhh yay! It seems we have similar taste in books then ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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