Best Break Out

This list is for the best break out novels...the book that created buzz and established the author's career.

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1	Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 3,464,410 ratings score: 84,819, and 856 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,834,752 ratings score: 53,942, and 554 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 2,278,798 ratings score: 47,261, and 478 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling 4.48 avg rating — 8,591,983 ratings score: 46,863, and 479 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Gabriel's Inferno (Gabriel's Inferno, #1) by Sylvain Reynard (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 153,145 ratings score: 29,252, and 296 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 654,039 ratings score: 25,560, and 268 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Matched (Matched, #1) by Ally Condie (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 725,325 ratings score: 23,583, and 248 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.63 avg rating — 5,782,817 ratings score: 23,002, and 240 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 2,462,267 ratings score: 21,577, and 221 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1) by Stephanie Perkins (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 422,805 ratings score: 20,945, and 217 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.07 avg rating — 429,901 ratings score: 20,943, and 218 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 127,045 ratings score: 20,018, and 207 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 207,462 ratings score: 18,396, and 192 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days, #1) by Susan Ee (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 184,230 ratings score: 14,746, and 151 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1) by Beth Revis (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 117,646 ratings score: 14,478, and 152 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) by Gayle Forman (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 811,277 ratings score: 13,260, and 140 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Wither (The Chemical Garden, #1) by Lauren DeStefano (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 100,110 ratings score: 13,235, and 142 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 318,744 ratings score: 12,564, and 132 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Nightshade (Nightshade, #1; Nightshade World, #4) by Andrea Cremer (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 83,827 ratings score: 12,510, and 132 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Die for Me (Revenants, #1) by Amy Plum (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 55,042 ratings score: 11,978, and 127 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 2,195,777 ratings score: 11,290, and 118 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Starcrossed (Starcrossed, #1) by Josephine Angelini (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 71,260 ratings score: 11,235, and 119 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 4.14 avg rating — 1,866,745 ratings score: 11,181, and 117 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Blood Red Road (Dust Lands, #1) by Moira Young (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 61,851 ratings score: 10,249, and 106 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 620,383 ratings score: 9,672, and 101 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Goddess Test (Goddess Test, #1) by Aimee Carter (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 57,963 ratings score: 9,512, and 100 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 884,890 ratings score: 9,346, and 99 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Firelight (Firelight, #1) by Sophie Jordan (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 67,895 ratings score: 9,200, and 100 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 95,637 ratings score: 8,331, and 88 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Legend (Legend, #1) by Marie Lu (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 480,920 ratings score: 7,398, and 79 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Law of Attraction (Lawyers in Love, #1) by N.M. Silber (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 11,378 ratings score: 7,369, and 74 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 1,688,499 ratings score: 7,237, and 77 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 576,377 ratings score: 7,225, and 79 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 831,005 ratings score: 7,167, and 76 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls, #1) by C.C. Hunter (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 88,203 ratings score: 6,959, and 76 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 2,786,116 ratings score: 6,674, and 71 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Nevermore (Nevermore, #1) by Kelly Creagh (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 29,720 ratings score: 6,396, and 69 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Angelfire (Angelfire, #1) by Courtney Allison Moulton (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 29,797 ratings score: 6,388, and 70 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 282,066 ratings score: 6,107, and 68 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 162,981 ratings score: 6,018, and 67 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 323,326 ratings score: 5,956, and 65 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 2,472,383 ratings score: 5,915, and 64 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1) by Deborah Harkness (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 439,802 ratings score: 5,378, and 57 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Darkhouse (Experiment in Terror, #1) by Karina Halle (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 17,388 ratings score: 5,159, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 4.22 avg rating — 1,524,580 ratings score: 4,961, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins 4.32 avg rating — 7,436,414 ratings score: 4,778, and 52 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Looking for Alaska by John Green (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 1,369,278 ratings score: 4,751, and 52 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Hourglass (Hourglass, #1) by Myra McEntire (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 18,885 ratings score: 4,720, and 51 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 539,379 ratings score: 4,406, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1) by Pittacus Lore 3.93 avg rating — 331,647 ratings score: 4,308, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin 4.44 avg rating — 2,243,959 ratings score: 4,124, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 264,976 ratings score: 3,987, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1) by Michelle Hodkin (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 166,410 ratings score: 3,965, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Clearing by Thomas Rydder (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 164 ratings score: 3,743, and 39 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	A Job From Hell (Ancient Legends, #1) by Jayde Scott (Goodreads Author) 3.55 avg rating — 8,167 ratings score: 3,726, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4.28 avg rating — 3,639,097 ratings score: 3,669, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Hereafter (Hereafter, #1) by Tara Hudson (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 16,870 ratings score: 3,449, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Seers of Light (Light, #1) by Jennifer DeLucy (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 795 ratings score: 3,281, and 35 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 140,847 ratings score: 3,208, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi 3.91 avg rating — 465,936 ratings score: 2,858, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Meant to Be (The Saving Angels, #1) by Tiffany King (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 5,437 ratings score: 2,802, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón 4.28 avg rating — 552,596 ratings score: 2,797, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1) by Kiersten White (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 98,745 ratings score: 2,621, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Mirror Deep by Joss Landry (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 123 ratings score: 2,605, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Brookhaven (Web of Fate, #1) by J.C. Eggleton really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 2,573, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 3.84 avg rating — 2,193,742 ratings score: 2,562, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Entwined by Heather Dixon Wallwork 3.86 avg rating — 34,918 ratings score: 2,558, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Pulled by Amy Lichtenhan (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 9,323 ratings score: 2,540, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1) by Kimberly Derting (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 53,878 ratings score: 2,527, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Nearly Departed in Deadwood (Deadwood, #1) by Ann Charles (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 7,297 ratings score: 2,487, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Birthmarked (Birthmarked #1) by Caragh M. O'Brien (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 48,532 ratings score: 2,382, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Between (Between, #1) by Cyndi Tefft (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 437 ratings score: 2,324, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo 4.01 avg rating — 300,698 ratings score: 2,270, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	Promise (Soul Savers, #1) by Kristie Cook (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 8,247 ratings score: 2,202, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 8,977 ratings score: 2,117, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 943,585 ratings score: 2,098, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	Remembrance (Transcend Time, #1) by Michelle Madow (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 3,962 ratings score: 2,096, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	Witch Song (Witch Song, #1) by Amber Argyle (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 5,430 ratings score: 2,094, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	Reason to Breathe (Breathing, #1) by Rebecca Donovan (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 89,865 ratings score: 2,046, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Relics (The Thulukan Chronicles, #1) by Maer Wilson (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 186 ratings score: 1,926, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	Six Moon Summer (Seasons of the Moon, #1) by S.M. Reine (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 4,665 ratings score: 1,919, and 21 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	In Leah's Wake by Terri Giuliano Long 3.23 avg rating — 2,875 ratings score: 1,865, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	The Jewel of Medina by Sherry Jones (Goodreads Author) 3.56 avg rating — 1,693 ratings score: 1,864, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, #1) by Jasper Fforde (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 129,756 ratings score: 1,788, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #1) by Ransom Riggs 3.91 avg rating — 1,137,739 ratings score: 1,788, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 83,147 ratings score: 1,774, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Demon Girl (Rae Wilder, #1) by Penelope Fletcher (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 6,589 ratings score: 1,747, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 4,371,792 ratings score: 1,746, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	The Book of Lost Souls (Ivy MacTavish, #1) by Michelle Muto (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 768 ratings score: 1,732, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	The Understorey (The Leaving #1) by Fisher Amelie (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 912 ratings score: 1,727, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Hearts in Darkness (Hearts in Darkness, #1) by Laura Kaye (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 36,645 ratings score: 1,706, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	The Bone Church by Victoria Dougherty (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 549 ratings score: 1,547, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	Trust: A New Beginning (Trust Trilogy, #1) by Cristiane Serruya 3.51 avg rating — 3,476 ratings score: 1,522, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
94	Tiger's Curse (The Tiger Saga, #1) by Colleen Houck (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 60,761 ratings score: 1,515, and 18 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	Inconclusive Death an Aaron Blake Mystery by Carol Carroll (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 1,484, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Rogue Genesis (Shimmer in the Dark, #1) by Ceri London (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 145 ratings score: 1,479, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
97	Wildefire (Wildefire, #1) by Karsten Knight (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 8,433 ratings score: 1,446, and 17 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
98	Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 608,143 ratings score: 1,416, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
99	Death Lies Between Us (An Angel Falls, #1) by Jody A. Kessler (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 129 ratings score: 1,412, and 15 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 1: by Anna (new)

Jun 01, 2011 12:09PM

The Minstrel's Tale

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message 2: by Jerome (new)

Jun 16, 2011 09:46PM

Who decides on the books that get posted on this list and why?

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message 3: by Shawn (new)

Jun 17, 2011 12:17AM

Jerome wrote: "Who decides on the books that get posted on this list and why?"

Anyone can add books or vote for one already on the list. If you go to the "add books to this list" tab you can add which ever books you think fit the description. That way it's open for all goodreads members to voice their opinion. :)

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message 4: by Tanja (new)

Jun 19, 2011 09:55AM

Interesting to see that some books are on the list more than once and that books made it that are obviously not the authors first book and therefore shouldn't be on a list called "Break Out Author Novels"

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message 5: by Sherry (new)

Jun 20, 2011 11:44AM

Actually, the term "Break Out Novel" doesn't usually apply to debut novels, but to the book -- usually the third or fourth -- that breaks a novelist out to a big readership.

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message 6: by Sherry (new)

Jun 20, 2011 11:44AM

But I am nevertheless honored to be included on this list. :)

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message 7: by Jerome (new)

Jun 20, 2011 09:27PM

You hit the nail on its head, Sherry.

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message 8: by Kim (new)

Jun 22, 2011 08:34AM

SR & EL (Icy to her fans) are two of my favorite authors who took it to the next level! They are beloved on the fandom and will always be beloved as they make their mark in the mainstream. Love you guys and your stories. KimiD

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message 9: by Chris (new)

Jun 23, 2011 11:58AM

I just added my book to this list since I am actually a breakout Author. Hopefully someone sees it at some point.

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message 10: by BookAddict (last edited Jul 13, 2011 06:57AM) (new)

Jul 13, 2011 06:57AM

Bit confused about this list since the description says: "This list is for new authors and their books." And yet Stephen King is on the list? Is this list for Break Out Authors (which would be a new or old -- not age -- author with a book that is finally a hit? Is it for "new authors"? And "new" as of when? Which is it? Does it matter? Probably not but it's still confusing.... ha-ha..

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message 11: by Breanne (new)

Jul 28, 2011 10:25AM

This vote was for Colleen Houck. Tiger saga all the way :)

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message 12: by Anna (new)

Aug 08, 2011 06:53AM

I was excited to see Crushed on here. I just finished reading it, and the writer is addictive. I love her style. The characters are very cool. Can't wait for the next book.

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message 13: by Dana (new)

Sep 03, 2011 04:43PM

By mistake there are two of my book on here - one with a cover one without. Will the votes from each be combined?

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message 14: by Tammy (new)

Sep 03, 2011 08:32PM

Sherry wrote: "Actually, the term "Break Out Novel" doesn't usually apply to debut novels, but to the book -- usually the third or fourth -- that breaks a novelist out to a big readership."

That still doesn't explain "Wicked Appetite" by Janet Evanovich...she broke out long before that novel was published!!!

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message 15: by Tanya (new)

Sep 05, 2011 10:28AM

My book Faithful Danger is on here (I didn't even know LOL) and it is as romantic suspense, it is break out for me. I write sensual Western historicals and inspirational Western contemporaries.

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message 16: by Katherine (new)

Nov 30, 2011 10:16AM

My book, Seeing Julia, is my debut novel and is now listed. It's contemporary fiction and has been well received by readers. I voted for a few of my absolute favorite novels. It's a great list!

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message 17: by Terri (new)

Dec 03, 2011 06:24PM

I added my book Forget Me Not to the list because it's new and I don't think anyone knows about it here. =) It's my first novel, I have a novella published as well. Thank you, if you choose to vote for me. =D

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message 18: by [deleted user] (new)

Dec 18, 2011 05:09PM

Check out "The Ballad of Young Tam Lin." (You can read the first 3 chapters free on Amazon's Kindle sneak peek.) Historical fantasy romance. Great characters, compelling plot, wit and seriousness. I've laughed out loud many times, and had to hold back tears.

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message 19: by Luse (new)

Dec 21, 2011 12:43PM

Blood Red Road is a debut novel, c'mon people and read it. It deserves at least being Top 5 !!!! Blood Red Road by Moira Young to the end.

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message 20: by Huimin (new)

Jan 09, 2012 12:57AM

ANGELFALL should be higher! it's fantastic!:)

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message 21: by Natalie (new)

Jan 14, 2012 04:23PM

The Hunger Games wasn't Suzanne Collins's first book. She wrote the Gregor the Overlander series before it. I know I'm nitpicking but this detail annoys me a little (especially because I read those books as a kid and they were really good)

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message 22: by Gigi (new)

Mar 10, 2012 02:49AM

Tom Bombadil wrote: "The Hunger Games wasn't Suzanne Collins's first book. She wrote the Gregor the Overlander series before it. I know I'm nitpicking but this detail annoys me a little (especially because I read those..."

I was about to say that--so I second it.

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message 23: by Jonathan (new)

Mar 10, 2012 03:02AM

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message 24: by Gigi (new)

Mar 10, 2012 03:10AM

Jonathan wrote: "Tom Bombadil wrote: "The Hunger Games wasn't Suzanne Collins's first book. She wrote the Gregor the Overlander series before it. I know I'm nitpicking but this detail annoys me a little (especially..."

I never read the Gregor series but I read the Hunger Games years and years before it was famous--before the second one was even out. The Gregor series is for under 10s, right?

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message 25: by Jonathan (new)

Mar 10, 2012 03:26AM

The Gregor series is aimed at younger audiences yes. But they're still good reading now I've found.

I read the Hunger Games when a friend recommended them - which was just before the surge of popularity. Right after I read them everyone else was reading them as the next big thing. I probably would have bypassed them otherwise because I tend to avoid hyped up books.

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message 26: by Gigi (new)

Mar 10, 2012 03:43AM

Yeah same, I always seem to read books just before they get popular. I prefer to read books that aren't well known but are amazing.

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message 27: by Loveliest Evaris (new)

Apr 17, 2012 03:09PM

I really hate the fact that people are gaga over Suzanne Collins's 'Hunger Games' when she wrote a kick-ass series a few years before -- Gregor the Overlander. I loved that series.. For some reason I hated Boots, though .__. But I liked Gregor's other little sister, and the huge rat.. what was his name? I don't remember.. been awhile.. 2007 to be exact x__X .. I don't mean to sound 'hipster', but I get a little angry when people celebrate someone for a book or song or movie when they did awesome work before and the public just seems to ignore their past and only focus on the present-future.. It's not fair D:

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message 28: by PExoo (new)

Apr 18, 2012 06:25PM

Congratulations to JK Rowling! #29 Breakout author of the year!

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message 29: by Kellie (new)

May 12, 2012 08:54PM

I don't like how The Hunger Games are on here. It wasn't Suzanne Collins first series.

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message 30: by Tom (new)

May 23, 2012 06:50AM

I added my first novel, A Once Crowded Sky (out from Simon & Schuster this July). It's a literary take on super heroes, and it's a lot of fun. Thanks in advance to anyone who votes for it. I really appreciate the support.

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message 31: by [deleted user] (new)

Jul 26, 2012 05:16PM

Why is clockwork angel on there?! That's like her 4th book!!!!!!

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message 32: by Hannah (wetheliteraries) (new)

Sep 09, 2012 01:10PM

The Hunger Games isn't Suzanne Collins break out novel. She wrote another whole series before she wrote the Hunger Games.

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message 33: by Christian (new)

Mar 20, 2013 09:38PM

Thank god I'm not the only one bothered by The Hunger Games' presence on here.

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message 34: by Allan (new)

Apr 10, 2013 07:17PM

Hunger Games is a good book, but hardly fits the category.

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message 35: by Mike (new)

Sep 06, 2013 06:43PM

I'm removing everything that doesn't fit. (Hunger Games, Shiver, Catching Fire, ect.)

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message 36: by Martine (new)

Apr 24, 2014 05:54PM

Allan wrote: "Hunger Games is a good book, but hardly fits the category."

i agree

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message 37: by Mitchell (new)

Dec 27, 2014 09:58AM

Umm. It's hard to consider any book a breakout book if it is less than 10 years old AND it has less than 1000 ratings on goodreads.

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message 38: by Mitchell (new)

Dec 27, 2014 10:02AM

as for not being a first book - I think that's the whole point of this list. for some author's it was their first book. For other's say George R.R. Martin it was the book that made them generally known rather than genre known.

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message 39: by ~☆~Autumn♥♥☔ (new)

Mar 13, 2015 03:52PM

Dana wrote: "By mistake there are two of my book on here - one with a cover one without. Will the votes from each be combined?"

Only if a librarian checks for duplicates and combines them which doesn't seem to happen anymore.

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message 40: by Mitchell (last edited Mar 13, 2015 05:43PM) (new)

Mar 13, 2015 05:38PM

Again I don't see how Hunger Games doesn't fit the definition of a breakout book. But books on this list with <100 ratings do.

Ayn Rand's first book was We The Living (or possibly Night of January 16th). As far as I know, her breakout book was The Fountainhead. And on this list we see Atlas Shrugged. But any of those would be better choices than books with 0-1000 ratings that are less than 20 years old.

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message 41: by Aprilleigh (new)

Sep 06, 2019 08:44PM

~☆~Autumn♥♥ wrote: "Dana wrote: "By mistake there are two of my book on here - one with a cover one without. Will the votes from each be combined?"

Only if a librarian checks for duplicates and combines them which do..."

It absolutely does happen, but unless someone points it out to a librarian there's no guarantee one of us will see it

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message 42: by Mitchell (new)

Sep 06, 2019 09:44PM

in any case I hit the duplicates button and one duplicate was removed

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