The Best Books I Read in 2023 🔥

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While my little brain can't fathom how fast time flies, I want to talk to you about the best books I read in 2023. Out of the 46 books I read last year, these are the ones that impacted me the most. 

Note: The books are listed from the most light-hearted to the most traumatic or triggering. 

1. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (2019)


We follow the love story between the Prince of Wales and the First Son of the United States. The book is as cute and playful as its synopsis make it seem. It is a third-person narration which I believe was a great choice because our characters grappled to come to terms with who they truly were and how they were supposed to be according to societal and political rules, meaning that they weren't confident to use an "I". This book made me giggle, cry, and believe in love. 

2. Heartstopper by Alice Oseman 


This graphic novel stands out for queer representation, mental health struggles, and the joys of life. The experiences of falling in love for the first time, of fighting with inner and outer demons, and standing by the people you love are brilliantly illustrated. 

3. The Murderess by Alexandros Papadiamantis


A powerful short story about the pains of being a woman in a misogynistic and cruel world is masterfully crafted by the eminent writer Alexandros Papadiamantis and remains relevant today. Our protagonist, Hadoula, is inhumanly human, and all we can do is follow her journey. 

4. I Want to Watch by Diego De Silva 


A beautifully written book about the complexities of humans. My takeaway from this book? People who can see, approach other people without criticising them, by trying to understand them, can get to them and make the world a better place. Empathy and respect are the key. I even got the impression that our characters were drawn closer and closer together, while we, the readers, were watching them from the corner. 

5. The Melting by Lize Spit


The cruelty of kids, in their attempt to fit, to belong, while finding ways to express their frustration with not only their own developmental changes but also their tragedies at home leads to disturbing novels like this one. The dual timeline, when she was an early teen and as an adult, shows the lasting impact of trauma. The Melting has a similar vibe to The Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld.

These were the best books I read in 2023. Are there any books that you read last year but you still can't stop thinking about? Let me know in the comments!

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