As with previous years at the start of each year I take a look back over the past twelve months and choose my top ten books.  This past year I’ve read over 100 books (I think 114 in total) so choosing ten was not easy.  I’ve read some amazing books this year and tried to shine a light on my favourites, particularly during My Countdown to 2025 posts.  There’s a great variety here, twisted mystery, fantastic fantasy, scary goosebump raisers, tricksy fae, history, romance, beautiful writing and great adventures. So, here goes, and before I change my mind for the sixth time, here are ten amazing books:

1. The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
2. The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
3. The Silverblood Promise by James Logan
4. We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
5. The Moonlight Market by Joanne Harris
6. The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
7. A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike
8. Gorse by Sam K Horton
9. The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso
10. The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by HG Parry