Top Ten Tuesday: Character Driven Novels

It’s Top Ten Tuesday time! I’ve missed participating in this fun, creative meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, so here we go!

 

October 7: Ten Books For Readers Who Like Character Driven Novels

 

1. IF YOU FIND ME by Emily Murdoch. There’s a mystery and a very subtle romance in Emily’s book, but it’s far more Carey’s story, a story of being lost and found, of coming home, and of making a home for yourself, and of remaining true to who you are. Carey’s growth was heart-wrenching at times, always genuine. I loved this book so much. Check out the interview I did with Emily!

2. The TIME BETWEEN US duet by Tamara Ireland Stone. Anna and then Bennett get a book in this beautiful duology. Both characters move the book forward with their AMAZING growth, and made me cry along the way.

3. ALL LINED UP by Cora Carmack. I love Cora’s book. They’re New Adult with so so much heart. Even though a lot happens in this first book in the Rusk University series, I would still say it’s all driven by Dallas and Carson, the two main characters, their thoughts and growth as a couple and as individuals.

4. BRIGHT BEFORE SUNRISE by Tiffany Schmidt. What a beautiful book. I loved Jonah and Bright’s story SO much. I loved that over one night, they both began to change. There’s a lot of fun and some swoonage in Tiffany’s book, but it really made an impact on me for the characters.

5. BEFORE I FALL by Lauren Oliver. I’ve read this book three times now and it feels new every time. Sam and her changes and growth. Her thoughts, changing. Her life changing. I just. I really want a tattoo from this book someday. I did a really honest review of it here.

6. EVERYTHING LEADS TO YOU by Nina LaCour. OH THIS BOOK. SUCH a beautiful beautiful book full of characters thinking and loving and growing. *happy sigh*

7. DEFIANCE by C.J. Redwine. Soooo I’m a blogger fail for not having finished this series but RACHEL MAN. SUCH a strong character. A lot of this wonderful book is definitely driven by her.

8. The GRISHA trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. There’s action, loss, love, adventure here, lots of plot, but also moments of introspection and thought and SO much growth on Alina’s part. So much. On everyone’s part, really, but mainly Alina. She drives the books forward.

9. THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE by Leila Sales. THIS BOOK. This freakin’ book. I really want to reread it to experience Elise’s story all over again. And it IS her story. Her life being changed. Her mindset changing, her bravery emerging.

10. AFTER THE STORM by Marie Landry. Marie’s books are all really character driven, but Ella’s book is especially this way. We see her change, shedding her own life, and taking control of her story. SO much love for this book.

 

Have your read any of these books? Do you agree with my picks? What books made YOUR Top Ten?