Mid Year Freak Out Book Tag - Favourites and Not So Favourites of 2024

As feels tradition for the end(ish) of June, let's see how the first half of the year has been with a wee book tag!
I can't find the original creator of this tag but when I do, I will pop them below
Here are the questions for anyone who wants to join in, let me know if you do!
The Questions
1 Best book you've read so far in 2024
2 Best sequel you've read so far in 2024
3 New release you haven't read yet but want to
4 Most anticipated release for the second half of the year
5 Biggest disappointment so far
6 Biggest surprise
7 Favourite new/new to you author
8 Newest fictional crush
9 Newest favourite character
10 Book that made you cry
11 Book that made you happy
12 Most beautiful book you've bought this year
13 What book do you need to read by the end of the year?
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[@onceuponabookishsteph]

I cant wait to read where sleeping girls lie, so so excited for it 💕

[@KapowskiReads]

Me too! I think Kalynn Bayron never disappoints
It comes out tomorrow and I've got the day off work so hopefully it arrives early 🤞💕

[@cressidaclarence7420]

Good news for you, So Let Them Burn is indeed the beginning of a new series :)

[@KapowskiReads]

You have made my day!! I am so ready for book 2 💕