What book(s) did you love the most this year and should I end 2023 with?

I’ve only got time to squeeze in maybe 2 or 3 more novels before the year comes to a close. I have a pretty decent TBR list right now, but I’d like to hear what novels became your new favorites or had a profound impact on you this year.

I prefer horror, fantasy, and some historical fiction, but I’d love to know about books of any genre stuck with you and why they did.

(I’d prefer to avoid SA triggers, but if you read a book that has something iffy but still feels worth mentioning, please just clarify what it is so I know if I can handle it or not. Thank you!)

by vallyallyum