What Are the Best Books of 2015 According to Momo?

TL;DR

Momo's top book of 2015 is 'Carry On' by Rainbow Rowell, praised for its engaging romance and fantasy elements. Other highlights include 'Queen of Shadows' by Sarah J. Maas, 'Winter' by Marissa Meyer, and 'Obsidian' by Jennifer L. Armentrout. The list encompasses both new releases and books Momo read that year, showcasing her personal favorites.

Transcript

hey guys what's up with Momo and today I'm going to be showing you what I personally believe to be the top 10 best books of 2015 okay so before we get started I want to apologise for the state of the lighting it's not up to my usual standards and that's because it's just really overcast today but anyway let's get into the actual point of this video... Read More

Key Insights

• 😮 Momo's top pick for 2015 is "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell, a gay fanfiction that impressed her with its romance and fantasy elements.
• 👂 Other notable books on her list include "Queen of Shadows" by Sarah J. Maas, "Winter" by Marissa Meyer, and "Obsidian" by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
• ⚧️ Momo appreciates prequels like "Fairest" by Marissa Meyer and gender-swapped versions like "Life and Death" by Stephenie Meyer.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is "A Work in Progress" by Connor Franta about?

"A Work in Progress" is YouTuber Connor Franta's memoir, where he shares his childhood memories, journey on YouTube, and coming out as gay to his family, friends, and the internet. Momo found it touching and inspiring.

Q: Is "Fairest" by Marissa Meyer worth reading?

"Fairest" is a prequel book to the Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer, focusing on the main antagonist Queen Levana. While not necessary to read the series, Momo recommends it for the insight it provides into Levana's backstory and thought process.

Q: How does "Life and Death" by Stephenie Meyer compare to "Twilight"?

"Life and Death" is the gender-swapped version of the first book in the Twilight series. Momo enjoyed it more than Twilight because the story is told from Beau's perspective, fixing some of the errors and making it less vague and whiny.

Q: Why does Momo recommend "Obsidian" by Jennifer L. Armentrout?

"Obsidian" is the first book in the Lux series, an alien book with a mix of romance and a cool new world. Momo loved the story, the characters, especially Damon Black, and found it to be one of her all-time favorite books.

Q: How does "Queen of Shadows" by Sarah J. Maas compare to previous books in the Throne of Glass series?

"Queen of Shadows" is the fourth book in the Throne of Glass series. Momo found it amazing, with great character growth, underrated character development, and satisfying loose ends. She recommends starting the series before the next book is released.

Q: What makes "Winter" by Marissa Meyer special as the final book in the Lunar Chronicles series?

"Winter" is the fourth and final book in the Lunar Chronicles series. Momo describes it as a perfect finale, wrapping up loose ends and delivering everything she hoped for. It is one of her all-time favorite series and a highly anticipated book.

Q: Why does Momo recommend "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson?

"I'll Give You the Sun" is a contemporary YA novel with puzzle-like storytelling and phenomenal characters. Momo initially had trouble getting into it but was ultimately immersed in the story. She considers it one of the best books she has ever read.

Q: What makes "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell Momo's top pick for 2015?

"Carry On" is a gay fanfiction that is canon, following a romantic and captivating story within a fantasy world. Momo loved the characters, the unique blend of romance and fantasy, and found it to be the best book she read in 2015.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content is a video where Momo shares her top 10 book recommendations for 2015.

• Momo apologizes for the lighting and mentions that the list includes books she read that year, not just ones released in 2015.

• She starts from the bottom of the list and works her way to the top, briefly describing each book and why it made her list.