My favorite book of 2013

Ready for it?  It's Red Rising by Pierce Brown. It has all the makings of being a series that I loathe and adore. Loathe because I have to wait for the next installment, adore because the storyline is wonderfully original and well-planned. I thoroughly enjoyed the mash-up of mythology, medieval battlegrounds, and futuristic components. A great start to a series that deserves a good, long look. By far, the best book I've read this year. You just need to agree with me and read it.