Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag

Hey everyone! Today I'm doing a (slightly late) Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag. I'd love to hear your thoughts on some of my answers! Did any of them surprise you?

Questions:
Best book you’ve read so far in 2024?
Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2024?
New release you haven’t read yet, but want to?
Most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
Biggest disappointment?
Biggest surprise?
Favorite new author (debut or new to you)?
Newest fictional crush?
Newest favorite character?
Book that made you cry?
Book that made you happy?
Most beautiful book you’ve acquired this year?
What book(s) do you need to read by the end of the year?
Favorite bookish community member?