2020 was the year I finally caved on romantasy, and 'From Blood and Ash' by Jennifer L. Armentrout was the gateway drug. The discourse around it was intense—people either adored the messy, horny, lore-dense world or found it completely ridiculous. I'm in the former camp; it was the over-the-top drama my brain needed.
In thriller land, 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley owned the locked-room mystery scene. Everyone was trying to out-guess each other on the killer, and it was a blast. It’s not the most literary thing ever written, but for pure page-turning mechanics, it delivered. A quieter hit that deserves more mention is 'The Once and Future Witches' by Alix E. Harrow. It’s a slower, more deliberate historical fantasy about sisterhood and suffragettes wielding magic. It didn’t have the same viral moment, but it’s stayed with me longer than some of the flashier titles.
So the thing with picking 'can't miss' books from 2020 is that the hype machine was in overdrive. A lot of what dominated bestseller lists felt very zeitgeisty, like they were reacting to the year itself. 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V.E. Schwab was everywhere, and honestly, it lives up to the noise for a certain mood—that melancholy, centuries-spanning ache of being forgotten. It's less a plot-driven fantasy and more a vibe, perfect for when you wanted to feel wistful and stuck inside.
On a completely different note, 'Piranesi' by Susanna Clarke blindsided me. It’s this quiet, labyrinthine mystery that feels like a forgotten myth. The praise for its originality is deserved, though I’ll admit the pace lost a friend of mine who prefers more action. For pure, unadulterated fun that actually made me laugh out loud, 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune was a warm hug in book form. Its found-family charm felt essential that year.
Looking back, the books that defined 2020 for me weren't always the biggest bestsellers. 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia was a masterclass in atmospheric horror—gothic, creepy, and politically sharp. It felt like a perfect escape into a beautifully constructed nightmare.
Then there was 'Rhythm of War' by Brandon Sanderson, a beast of a book that satisfied the epic fantasy crowd but honestly overwhelmed casual readers. And for a slice of brilliant, heartbreaking literary fiction, 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett was unavoidable and for good reason. Its exploration of identity and family was just impeccably crafted. That one felt like an event in itself.
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Lately, my book club has been buzzing about a few titles that feel like they're everywhere. 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros is dominating the fantasy romance scene—it's got dragons, a deadly academy, and a slow-burn romance that's got everyone hooked. On the darker side, 'Holly' by Stephen King brought his iconic detective back with a chilling, character-driven mystery. Literary fiction lovers are raving about 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride, a layered story about community and secrets.
I also keep seeing 'Yellowface' by R.F. Kuang pop up; it's a satirical take on publishing and cultural appropriation that sparks heated debates. And if you want something whimsical, 'Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries' blends academic humor with cozy fantasy vibes. Honestly, my TBR pile is groaning under the weight of these!
2020 was a wild year, but it gave us some incredible books that felt like they understood the chaos. 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett was one I couldn’t put down—it explores identity, family, and race with such nuance that I found myself thinking about it weeks later. Then there was 'Piranesi' by Susanna Clarke, which felt like stepping into a dream. The way she builds this surreal, labyrinthine world while keeping the emotional core so human blew my mind.
For something lighter but equally gripping, 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia was my go-to. It’s this perfect blend of horror and historical fiction, with a protagonist who’s both sharp and relatable. And if you’re into non-fiction, 'Hidden Valley Road' by Robert Kolker is a haunting dive into a family’s struggle with schizophrenia, told with such empathy that it stays with you. Honestly, 2020’s silver lining was how many of these books made staying indoors feel like an adventure.
Just finished a reading binge that might line up with this. For sheer narrative whiplash, Alex Michaelides' 'The Maidens' lands a gut punch. It’s set in Cambridge, plays with Greek tragedy motifs, and the twist isn't just a reveal—it reframes everything you thought about the protagonist's reliability. It made me flip back through chapters immediately. I found the suspense more intellectual than heart-pounding, but that recontextualization lingered.
On the thriller side, 'The Sanatorium' by Sarah Pearse trades subtlety for atmosphere. The isolated hotel setting is a character itself, and the twists come from a place of claustrophobic paranoia. Some felt a bit manufactured, I'll admit, but the final one about the brother's involvement genuinely surprised me. It's a book where the setting does half the work, which isn't a bad thing for suspense.