Book Bloggers Novel of the Year Awards 2021
BBNYA is an annual Indie book award hosted and judged completely by book bloggers from all over the world!
Sponsored by the Folio Society, the maker of beautiful illustrated collectible editions of the world’s great works of fiction and non-fiction.
Our goal is to give under appreciated, lesser known Indie authors a chance to make themselves known without being overshadowed by the big names, but also show the world the power of book bloggers!
2021 was the first year I participated as a panelist! It was a lot of fun and while you’ve likely seen some of the blog tours for the finalists and winner, we wanted to showcase all the fun reads from BBYNA in one place.
WINNER - May Day by Josie Jaffrey
I am forever indebted to BBNYA for introducing me to Josie Jaffrey and the Seekers. After May Day, I immediately jumped into Judgement Day and have started poking around Jaffrey’s other works in the Silververse.
Vampire detectives, murder mystery, sexy romance, this literally checks every box for me. As a bonus, it takes place in Oxford, England, which really makes it just :chef’s kiss:
FINALIST - The KC Warlock Weekly, Accused by MN Jolley
Proving once and for all that the magical community of Kansas City needs a newspaper, Levi throws himself into hunting down the truth with reckless abandon.
FINALIST - Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn
An adult fantasy novel with pirates, sirens and found family. Meet Perle, the non-binary, disabled protagonist as they escape captivity, face danger and find family.
FINALIST - Odriel’s Heirs by Hayley Reese Chow
A YA fantasy where the female lead is the Dragon Heir, do you need more than that? Throw in a rivals to more romance, a dash of necromancy and a coming of age story. Odriel’s Heirs throws you into a world of power and expectation.
FINALIST - Beneath Cruel Fathoms by Anela Deen
A world of court intrigue above and below the water, Beneath Cruel Fathoms weaves a tale of human and merpeople co-existence. Uncovered histories and secrets and a sweet romance keep you turning page after page.
FINALIST - The Nine by C.G. Harris
Gabe is dead, he lives in Hell and Judas Iscariot just became his new boss. With lots of play from the Bible and Dante’s Inferno, The Nine is a smart and deadly story about the newest agent in the most deadly organization in Hell.
Participant - Dust on the Altar by Michelle Winkler
Blending technology and magic, Dust on the Altar tells a story of a young woman’s journey home and the history she’s been avoiding. Discover the secrets and truth from her past as she confronts her future.
Participant - Dead Witch on a Bridge by Gretchen Galway
It all started with a dead witch on a bridge in the quiet town in Sonoma County. A paranormal mystery series, based in California’s wine country made for an enjoyable story.
