1.  How to Fake It in Society, KJ Charles - A new KJ Charles is always a treat, but honestly, this is probably my least favorite.  It was light and fluffy and fun, but it felt more like melodrama than anything.  The characters were great, but they were almost caricatures, and the plot was ridiculously over the top.  (Having said that, I wonder if Charles is playing with styles as her last book was Gothic, which was also new.)  Loved the ending, and loved the historic tie-in! 2.  The Ascended, Parker Lennox - This was THE book on BookTok/Bookstagram last year, but knowing it was the first in a duology with no schedule for the second book I put it off for a long while.  BUT, I was in the mood for a big, beefy book and was in the mood for a big beefy book.  Wow.  Just Wow.  It was amazing, and I loved the journey.  Definitely in the running for a top 10 book for the year!  The magic system felt unique, I loved the twin bond, the g...