Thanks to Zezee With Books, I found this Ten Lords A Leaping Book Tag that looks perfect for bookish holiday fun. Zezee found it on Falling Down the Book Hole, but it might have been created by Sarah at Book Hooked Nook, a now deleted blog. My answers will use books I read only in 2024 (in case I decide to do this book tag every year). If you want to participate, I put the prompts at the end of this post for easy copying and pasting into your own blog.

Stocking: A book that is full of surprises

By law a Sarah J. Maas book must be the answer for this prompt. So I pick HOUSE OF FLAME AND SHADOW. Do I even remember everything that happened? Absolutely not.

Mistletoe: Your favorite book full of cute kisses

I don’t read a lot of cutesy stuff, but DATING AND DRAGONS by Kristy Boyce fits that bill. Read my full review here.

Snowman: A book that leaves an icy chill

Probably THE BLACK HUNGER by Nicholas Pullen. I did not expect that ending! Read my full review here.

Turkey: A book with all the yummy food

Food wasn’t really a main focus in any books I read this year. But if I have to pick, let’s go with NOT ANOTHER LOVE SONG by Julie Soto. There’s a scene where the main character orders tacos and that sounds delicious right now.

Cracker: A book that ends with a bang

Again, I didn’t expect that ending. If you know, you know. It took me forever to finish this book, but I’m eager to read ONYX STORM next year. Read my full review here.

Decorations: A book with a magical setting or scenery

I mean, I read a lot of fantasy, so most books have a magical setting or scenery! But the first book that comes to mind is THE CITY OF STARDUST by Georgia Summers. The earthside world isn’t all that magical, but descriptions of other settings are. Read my full review here.

Sprouts: A book that you loathe

There weren’t many books I read in 2024 that I gave less than three stars. But IMMORTAL PLEASURES by V. Castro is one of them. Read my full review here.

Santa: A book that keeps on giving

I reread A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT this year, so I can include it here! 😛 I have a better appreciation for it after rereading it a couple of times over just as many years. Some aspects of it unexpectedly hit a little hard this year considering my own personal struggles. So this book has a little place in my heart. Read my full review here.

Boxing Day: A book that you were sad was over

I really liked THE HURRICANE WARS by Thea Guanzon and, despite the fact that it’s long, I was sad when it ended! Thankfully the next book is out, so I can jump back into that world soon.

Shining Star: Your favorite book of the year

Oh my, I really haven’t given this prompt any serious thought yet. I’m a picky person, so I never have a lot of “favorites” in any given year. But, looking at what I read this year, here are some favorites: ADELAIDE by Genevieve Wheeler, NOT ANOTHER LOVE SONG by Julie Soto, THE HURRICANAE WARS by Thea Guanzon, and WEYWARD by Emilia Hart.

Ten Lords A Leaping Book Tag Prompts

Stocking: A book that is full of surprises
Mistletoe: Your favorite book full of cute kisses
Snowman: A book that leaves an icy chill
Turkey: A book with all the yummy food
Cracker: A book that ends with a bang
Decorations: A book with a magical setting or scenery
Sprouts: A book that you loathe
Santa: A book that keeps on giving
Boxing Day: A book that you were sad was over
Shining Star: Your favorite book of the year

For the Ten Lords A Leaping Book Tag I tag Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog and Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads. No pressure to participate. If I didn’t tag you, please feel free to participate anyway!