#another me from another world{v: unbirthday}

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Top 20 Books I read in 2020

Hey there! I hope everyone had a Happy New Year and continues to have some good days in this new year. 

I thought I would do a quick reflection back on all the books I have read, so I put together my top 20 books that I absolutely loved reading in 2020. Of course, there are even more books that I really enjoyed, but I wanted to compile these ones as the ones that I totally loved and I keep thinking about all the time. 

So here are my top 20! They are in no particular order or ranking, just a compilation! 

1. Witches of Ash and Ruin by E. Latimer 

I loved the world, the mythology and the characters in this one. I have a lot of Irish ancestry and I love the mythology in the world, so I loved the darkness of this story! Plus-- WITCHES! 

2. The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air #3) by Holly Black

The ending of a trilogy that I loved. Jude and Cardan as are so fascinating and wild. I was so excited about this book and it blew me away. 

3. A Sky Beyond the Storm (An Ember in the Ashes #4) by Sabaa Tahir 

Another ending to a series that I absolutely love. Magical and brutal, and just breathtaking in storytelling. 

4. Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare

I love all of Cassandra Clare’s books. But a series about Will and Tessa’s kids (and everyone else’s)??? SIGN ME UP! 

5. The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw 

A wonderful, atmospheric story. I felt so immersed in the world. Dark and filled with ghosts, and of course, my love for the sea. 

6. Fable (Fable #1) by Adrienne Young

Adrienne Young is just one of my favorite authors ever. I love everything about her that I learn too. But this story was so heartwarming and mystical. I loved the main character, the world, and the sea lore. 

7. The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson 

This book was so dark and luscious. I found the commentary on cults and religion so fascinating. Twisted and wonderful, I couldn’t put it down! 

8. The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy #1) by Katherine Arden 

I loved this whole trilogy, but the first one was my favorite. It felt like I was stepping into this world of magic and winter, and I loved the mythology, the mystical feeling of the writing, and the complex characters. 

9. The King of Crows (The Diviners #4) by Libba Bray 

A long-waited ending to another series I love. Dark and fun and so mysterious. I love this series, and anything Libba Bray writes. 

10. Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke 

This book is so brutal and bloody. But I loved the action and the characters! The world was inspired by Beowulf, which I totally enjoyed, too. 

11. House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig 

I love retellings, naturally, but this book was insane and so dark and twisted. I felt so mystified but it also scared me out of my wits. So good! 

12. The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

Definitely one of my favorite authors of all time. Though I’m not a fan of horror, I'll always read her books. The best thriller/horror writer I've read. She does ghosts and creepy like no other. 

13. Unbirthday (Twisted Tales) by Liz Braswell 

I loved this retelling! Alice in Wonderland is a favorite of mine, so I loved seeing this new perspective. I enjoyed it so much! 

14. All the Stars and Teeth (All the Stars and Teeth #1) by Adalyn Grace 

A fun new, magical series. Pirates and mermaids. What is there more to love? 

15. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab 

One of my favorite books of all time. I couldn’t stop reading it. I can’t explain why I love it so much, but so much about the book kindled my own flame. 

16. House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) by Sarah J. Maas

I’m trash for Sarah J. Maas, let’s just be honest. So, another book that I loved from her. 

17. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Oh man, this book was so twisted and creepy. I love gothic stories, and Silvia did it in such a brilliant way. I loved the atmosphere and the wickedness she focused on in the world. 

18. Well Met (Well Met #1) by Jen DeLuca 

One of the very, very few romance books I liked. I loved the humor, the characters, the love story. But most importantly, RENAISSANCE FAIRES! 

19. Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust 

Oh man, this book was so cool. I love learning about Persian mythology, and this tale was so new and twisted. So, of course I loved it! Such a fascinating story and legend. 

20. Labyrinth Lost (Brooklyn Brujas #1) by Zoraida Córdova 

This whole series was just great, but I loved the first one the most. The world, the culture, the characters were all so fascinating and wonderful. I loved learning more and more, while seeing what epic adventures the characters went on. 

So those are my top 20 books that I absolutely loved this year! They’re even ones I may consider rereading sometime in the future. 

Please check them all out! 

What books did you love in 2020? 

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My main verses: cat Cheshire and human Cheshire have little sub verses cause I like being complicated. Human Cheshire will be referred to as Cheshire Gines in this list but both of these guys go by the last name of Gines

v: Cheshire Cat

Verse for the regular Cheshire Cat. Silly goofy cat hours

tag: a curious cat

v: young Cheshire

Verse for little kitty Cheshire. Since my Cheshire is trans, he’s gonna go by she/her and no name. Living with his parents still

FC is Dinah

tag: when i was just a kitten

v: pre-Cheshire transformation

A Cheshire is a phenomenon in Wonderland where someone “snaps” from all the extreme social expectations. It’s more common among the noble class. So this verse takes place before that happens to him. He still has no name and only goes by his last name, Gines, but at least he goes by he/him now. Living with the Duchess

No current FC

tag: most cats have handsome whiskers

v: 1951 movie

Pretty straight forward. After he gets Cheshirefied and almost entirely takes place during the original movie. Goes by Cheshire now. Living in the woods.

tag: ‘twas brillig

v: Alice’s Wonderland Bakery

Also pretty straight forward. He’s now much older and hypothetically wiser, but definitely much friendlier. Still living in the woods.

tag: the only cheshire cat in wonderland

v: Cheshire Gines

Verse for human Cheshire

Doesn’t have a FC so my drawings and regular icons when none of my drawings are accurate to the emotion I’m portraying. Just imagine the cat as a human alright

tag: it’s odd how odd i am

v: young Cheshire Gines

Like the kitten verse, this is for when Cheshire was a little girl. No name for this verse but goes by she/her

tag: they said i’d be a gem

v: young adult Cheshire

This is for when he’s just turned as an adult. He hasn’t transitioned and is still living with his parents but will refer to himself as a he. No name still and just by Gines

tag: an imperfect tune

v: arrived to Wonderland

Human Cheshire is from Yonderland so he one day falls into Wonderland. This is before Father Time gives him the power to be invisible. So he looks normal. Goes by Gines still

tag: a cat may look at a kingdom

v: 1951 movie

Pretty straightforward. Takes place during the movie and now goes by Cheshire.

tag: then it really doesn’t matter which way you go

v: Alice’s Wonderland Bakery

Also pretty straightforward. He’s old now

tag: let me be your guide

v: Modern AU

A verse that only has a human variant. No cat here. Wonderland characters aren’t Wonderlandian and are just normal people. Cheshire lives in an apartment with Cookie raising AWB Alice together.

tag: stranger than normal

v: Wonderland comic

Since this comic is in its own separate continuity, it gets its own verse. Cheshire still lives with the duchess as he creeps around Wonderland, working behind the scenes to rule all of Wonderland. Has both human and cat variants

tag: a mad king of nonsense

v: Unbirthday

Based on the A Twisted Tale book, Cheshire is incredibly sick ever since the Queen has become a dictator. All he can do is try to communicate with his Yonderlander counterpart and with Alice. Depending on which variant you choose, Katz will be related to him.

tag: another me from another world

v: descendants

After their ruler was placed in the Isle of the Lost, all Wonderlanders were relocated to Aurodon. Because of his track record, Cheshire is constantly being threatened to be sent to the Isle. Cheshire tries to live a normal life in a nice apartment but it’s hard when he has to go to court for what feels like every week.

Both variants included

tag: wicked cheshire cat eyes