It’s that time of the year when we start wrapping things up again and to kick things off this year I’ll be doing the End of Year Book Tag! I’ve been seeing more people do it lately which reminded me of its existence and since I’ve loved doing it in previous years, I thought why not? It’s been a minute since I did a tag, too. If you’re curious to see how my previous years went check out my 2019, 2020, and 2022 editions.
This tag was originally created by booktuber Ariel Bissett.

Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?
There are a couple of books I started this year and still want to finish. At the top of that list are Rival Radio by Kathryn Nolan and Heartbreaker by Sarah MacLean.


Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?
I’m not much of a seasonal reader so I don’t have a “go-to” book that I read to transition into the end of the year. I read a couple of fun ones this year though including:




Is there a new release that you’re still waiting for?
I actually have paid so little attention to releases this year because I just didn’t have the headspace. 😭 But these are a few of the December 2023 releases that came out last week that I’m looking forward to reading!



What are three books you want to read before the year ends?





- System Collapse by Martha Wells
- The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
- Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan
- The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
- A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
Is there a book that you think could still shock you and become your favourite of the year?


It’s been a tough reading year for me with a handful of books that have stood out but only one or two that really made it onto my new all-time faves list. I think A River Enchanted and Before I Let Go have the potential to be new favourites… Whether they become the favourite of the year? Well, we’ll see! 😂
Have you already started to make reading plans for 2024?
I was lucky to get my hands on a couple of ARCs for 2024 releases by BIPOC authors and I’m so looking forward to reading all of them! I’m also obsessed with all of these covers. Like, can we just sit here and appreciate them? 😍




- Dark Star Burning, Ash White Falls by Amélie Wen Zhao
- Kindling by Traci Chee
- To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X Chang
- Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

I’m not tagging anyone this time but if you feel like doing it, feel free to link back so I can check out your answers! How was your reading in 2023? Discover any new all-time faves? Have you read any of these or are they also on your TBR?

Love this Dini! I am so hyped for the three romances you’re still waiting to pick up & I can’t wait to read your reviews for them all. I think you’re going to love A River Enchanted, it’s so magical and Ross’ writing is just *chefs kiss.* I hope you have a great end to 2023 & a fantastic start to 2024 🙂
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I’ve heard so many great things about Ross’ writing and books. They’re so well loved and I’m kinda nervous about picking them up but also I can’t wait! 😂 I hope you have a great end to 2023 and an even better start to 2024 as well, Becky!
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As always, this tag was fun to read. I loved seeing what you want to read before the end of the year. I hope you can make it all happen.
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Thanks, Deanna! I hope you enjoy all your reads too 🙂
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Such many good books here! I loved reading your answers and totally agree with you for The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. It’s also perfect for autumn I feel.
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I am pulling for Raiders of the Lost Heart. I really liked that book. Witches is a great book any time, if you ask me.
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I definitely agree about Witches. It’s pure cosy comfort! 😍 I also can’t wait to read Raiders. It sounds so fun and I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it!
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it’s been a while since i’ve visited your blog and i think the design has changed? or maybe my memory sucks. point is: the blog design is so cute! i love it!
oh i read Before I Let Go and… wow it HIT me in the feels. hope you’re able to read a bunch of these books and enjoy them!
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Loved seeing your answers! ❤️ Wrapped with A Beau looks like a cute, festive Romance, I’ll have to add it to my Christmas list 🎄 I hope you get to read System Collapse, I loved it so much!! 🥰
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I’m sooo excited for To Gaze Upon the Wicked Gods! Also, the cover for Dragonfruit is gorgeous! ❤
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I also have To Gaze Upon the Wicked Gods ready to read. I hope you love System Collapse. It was good as always. And I just discovered The Fake Mate. I might need to look into getting that. It sounds like a great inbetween read for the end of the year.
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Lovely idea, Dini. I’m a little late with books I would like to finish before the end of the year but here is my list.
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