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November 2017 Releases
Hey Bookworms!
Every month I post the books that I’m most excited about that are going to be released. For November I’m bringing you seven exciting releases. Let’s check them out:
November 2016 Book Haul
Hey guys!
Here are all the books I got in November! There is quite a few to get through. I’m super excited about this month’s haul.
So let’s get started shall we?
INDIGO
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes
Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Fate of Flames by Sarah Raughley
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier
Bright Smoke, Cold Fire by Rosamund Hodge
A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer
Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick
Book Outlet
Anna Dressed In Blood by Kendare Blake
The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey
Zodiac by Romina Russell
Beware That Girl by Teresa Toten
Violent Ends by Shaun David Hutchinson
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Kinslayer by Jay Kristoff
The Novice by Taran Matharu
The Inquisition by Taran Matharu
The Impostor Queen by Sarah Fine
Half Lost by Sally Green
GIFTS FROM FRIENDS
From Ashleigh Bello
Belvedor and the Four Corners by Ashleigh Bello
Belvedor and the King’s Curse by Ashleigh Bello
From Tina @ Indigo
This is Where is Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell
From Jenna @ Reading with Jenna
Disruption by Jessica Shirvington
Corruption by Jessica Shirvington
The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis
ARCs
The Cruelty by Scott Bergstrom (Raincoast)
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (HarperCollins Canada)
The Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine (HarperCollins Canada)
Dead Girls Society by Michelle Krys (Delacorte Press via Indigo)
The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak (Simon & Schuster Canada)
The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins (Simon & Schuster Canada)
The Cursed Queen by Sarah Fine (Simon & Schuster USA)
That was definitely a big month for me! Did you guys pick up any of these books too? See you next month!
Until next time,
November 2016 Releases
Hey guys!
Every month I post the books that I’m most excited about that are going to be released. For November I’m bringing you five exciting releases. Let’s check them out:
A Million Worlds With You by Claudia Gray
Release Date: November 1st, 2016
A million universes. A million dangers. One destiny.
The fate of the multiverse rests in Marguerite Caine’s hands. Marguerite has been at the center of a cross-dimensional feud since she first traveled to another universe using her parents’ invention, the Firebird. Only now has she learned the true plans of the evil Triad Corporation—and that those plans could spell doom for dozens or hundreds of universes, each facing total annihilation.
Paul Markov has always been at Marguerite’s side, but Triad’s last attack has left him a changed man—angry and shadowed by tragedy. He struggles to overcome the damage done to him, but despite Marguerite’s efforts to help, Paul may never be the same again.
So it’s up to Marguerite alone to stop the destruction of the multiverse. Billions of lives are at stake. The risks have never been higher. And Triad has unleashed its ultimate weapon: another dimension’s Marguerite—wicked, psychologically twisted, and always one step ahead.
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Release Date: November 1st, 2016
Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story.
Daniel: I’ve always been the good son, the good student, living up to my parents’ high expectations. Never the poet. Or the dreamer. But when I see her, I forget about all that. Something about Natasha makes me think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store—for both of us.
The Universe: Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one will come true?
The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid
Release Date: November 1st, 2016
A Diabolic is ruthless. A Diabolic is powerful. A Diabolic has a single task: Kill in order to protect the person you’ve been created for.
Nemesis is a Diabolic, a humanoid teenager created to protect a galactic senator’s daughter, Sidonia. The two have grown up side by side, but are in no way sisters. Nemesis is expected to give her life for Sidonia, and she would do so gladly. She would also take as many lives as necessary to keep Sidonia safe.
When the power-mad Emperor learns Sidonia’s father is participating in a rebellion, he summons Sidonia to the Galactic court. She is to serve as a hostage. Now, there is only one way for Nemesis to protect Sidonia. She must become her. Nemesis travels to the court disguised as Sidonia—a killing machine masquerading in a world of corrupt politicians and two-faced senators’ children. It’s a nest of vipers with threats on every side, but Nemesis must keep her true abilities a secret or risk everything.
As the Empire begins to fracture and rebellion looms closer, Nemesis learns there is something more to her than just deadly force. She finds a humanity truer than what she encounters from most humans. Amidst all the danger, action, and intrigue, her humanity just might be the thing that saves her life—and the empire.
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Release Date: November 8th, 2016
Long before she was the terror of Wonderland — the infamous Queen of Hearts — she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.
At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king’s marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.
Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
Fate of Flames by Sarah Raughley
Release Date: November 22nd, 2016
Four girls with the power to control the elements and save the world from a terrible evil must come together in the first epic novel in a brand-new series.
When Phantoms—massive beasts made from nightmares and darkness—suddenly appeared and began terrorizing the world, four girls, the Effigies, each gained a unique power to control one of the classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water. Since then, four girls across the world have continually fought against the Phantoms, fulfilling their cosmic duty. And when one Effigy dies, another girl gains her power as a replacement.
But now, with technologies in place to protect the world’s major cities from Phantom attacks, the Effigies have stopped defending humanity and, instead, have become international celebrities, with their heroic feats ranked, televised, and talked about in online fandoms.
Until the day that New York City’s protection against the Phantoms fails, a man seems to be able to control them by sheer force of will, and Maia, a high school student, unexpectedly becomes the Fire Effigy.
Now Maia has been thrown into battle with three girls who want nothing to do with one another. But with the first human villain that the girls have ever faced, and an army of Phantoms preparing for attack, there isn’t much time for the Effigies to learn how to work together.
Can the girls take control of their destinies before the world is destroyed forever?
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Release Date: November 22nd, 2016
In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed (“gleaned”) by professional reapers (“scythes”). Citra and Rowan are teenagers who have been selected to be scythe’s apprentices, and—despite wanting nothing to do with the vocation—they must learn the art of killing and come to understand the necessity of what they do.
Only one of them will be chosen as a scythe’s apprentice. And when it becomes clear that the winning apprentice’s first task will be to glean the loser, Citra and Rowan are pitted against one another in a fight for their lives.
Let me know if you guys are looking forward to any of these books this month! I really can’t wait to get my hands on them.
Until next time,
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Characters That Got on my Nerves | Top 10 Tuesday [#36]
Hey guys!
Welcome back to another Top 10 Tuesday weekly fun on my blog! Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. If you want to join in the fun, hop on over to their blog to see what it’s all about!
This week’s topic is Top 10 Characters That Got on my Nerves.
*** THIS IS MY OPINION: DO NOT HATE ON ME FOR IT ***
So we have all read books where we didn’t like or could really care less for a certain character. A lot of the times it happens to be the main character or active love interest. And now by no means am I saying that the author who wrote them is garbage because some of these characters come from some of my favorite books, what I am saying is that I honestly did not like them. So let the haters gonna hate begin!
10. Myles from Storm Siren
Reasons Why:
- He was beyond creepy
- Could never tell if he was good or bad
9. Eleanor from Eleanor and Park
Reasons Why:
- She whined too much
- No major character growth
8. Mare from The Red Queen
Reasons Why:
- Thought she was the Queen of the world
- Played up her Special Snowflake status constantly
7. Clary from the City of Bones
Reasons Why:
- Boring and dull
- Couldn’t see why everyone loved her in the book
6. Cinder from Cinder
Reasons Why:
- Again boring and dull
- No extraordinary character growth
5. Lorelai from The Shadow Queen
Reasons Why:
- Not likeable
- Generic and boring
4. Ianthe from A Court of Mist and Fury
Reasons Why:
- Professional manipulator
- Two-faced!
3. Lucia from Falling Kingdoms
Reasons Why:
- Generic and boring
- Not likeable
2. Chaol from Throne of Glass
Reasons Why:
- Snoozefest
- Lacks depth
1. Mal from Shadow and Bone
Reasons Why:
- SO BORING
- Everything he did got on my nerves
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Well there you have it! Top 10 Characters That Got on my Nerves. What characters got on your nerves? Do we share any similarities? Let me know!
Until next time,
Fall 2016 Releases | Top 10 Tuesday [#35]
Hey guys!
Welcome back to another Top 10 Tuesday weekly fun on my blog! Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. If you want to join in the fun, hop on over to their blog to see what it’s all about!
This week’s topic is Top 10 Fall 2016 Releases.
Can you guys believe that we are already half way into the year?? Boy does time sure fly by. But with time flying, it means that a bunch of new and exciting releases are coming our way this Fall. A lot of my most anticipated releases are sequels and or finales to some amazing series. So without further ado, let’s get started!
10. Fate of Flames by Sarah Raughley
Release Date: November 22nd, 2016
When Phantoms—massive beasts made from nightmares and darkness—suddenly appeared and began terrorizing the world, four girls, the Effigies, each gained a unique power to control one of the classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water. Since then, four girls across the world have continually fought against the Phantoms, fulfilling their cosmic duty. And when one Effigy dies, another girl gains her power as a replacement.
But now, with technologies in place to protect the world’s major cities from Phantom attacks, the Effigies have stopped defending humanity and, instead, have become international celebrities, with their heroic feats ranked, televised, and talked about in online fandoms.
Until the day that New York City’s protection against the Phantoms fails, a man seems to be able to control them by sheer force of will, and Maia, a high school student, unexpectedly becomes the Fire Effigy.
Now Maia has been thrown into battle with three girls who want nothing to do with one another. But with the first human villain that the girls have ever faced, and an army of Phantoms preparing for attack, there isn’t much time for the Effigies to learn how to work together.
Can the girls take control of their destinies before the world is destroyed forever?
9. Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Release Date: September 20th, 2016
Every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.
But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown.
If only it was that simple. Katharine is unable to tolerate the weakest poison, and Arsinoe, no matter how hard she tries, can’t make even a weed grow. The two queens have been shamefully faking their powers, taking care to keep each other, the island, and their powerful sister Mirabella none the wiser. But with alliances being formed, betrayals taking shape, and ruthless revenge haunting the queens’ every move, one thing is certain: the last queen standing might not be the strongest…but she may be the darkest.
8. Bright Smoke, Cold Fire by Rosamund Hodge
Release Date: September 27th, 2016
When the mysterious fog of the Ruining crept over the world, the living died and the dead rose. Only the walled city of Viyara was left untouched.
The heirs of the city’s most powerful—and warring—families, Mahyanai Romeo and Juliet Catresou share a love deeper than duty, honor, even life itself. But the magic laid on Juliet at birth compels her to punish the enemies of her clan—and Romeo has just killed her cousin Tybalt. Which means he must die.
Paris Catresou has always wanted to serve his family by guarding Juliet. But when his ward tries to escape her fate, magic goes terribly wrong—killing her and leaving Paris bound to Romeo. If he wants to discover the truth of what happened, Paris must delve deep into the city, ally with his worst enemy . . . and perhaps turn against his own clan.
Mahyanai Runajo just wants to protect her city—but she’s the only one who believes it’s in peril. In her desperate hunt for information, she accidentally pulls Juliet from the mouth of death—and finds herself bound to the bitter, angry girl. Runajo quickly discovers Juliet might be the one person who can help her recover the secret to saving Viyara.
Both pairs will find friendship where they least expect it. Both will find that Viyara holds more secrets and dangers than anyone ever expected. And outside the walls, death is waiting. . .
7. Boy Robot by Simon Curtis
Release Date: November 15th, 2016
Seventeen-year-old Isaak discovers the truth about his origin and the underground forces that must come together to fight against a secret government organization formed to eradicate those like him in this high-octane science fiction debut.
There once was a boy who was made, not created.
In a single night, Isaak’s life changed forever.
His adoptive parents were killed, a mysterious girl saved him from a team of soldiers, and he learned of his own dark and destructive origin.
An origin he doesn’t want to believe, but one he cannot deny.
Isaak is a Robot: a government-made synthetic human, produced as a weapon and now hunted, marked for termination.
He and the Robots can only find asylum with the Underground—a secret network of Robots and humans working together to ensure a coexistent future.
To be protected by the Underground, Isaak will have to make it there first. But with a deadly military force tasked to find him at any cost, his odds are less than favorable.
Now Isaak must decide whether to hold on to his humanity and face possible death…or to embrace his true nature in order to survive, at the risk of becoming the weapon he was made to be.
6. Frost Like Night by Sara Raasch
Release Date: September 20th, 2016
Angra is alive, his Decay is spreading—and no one is safe.
Meira will do anything to save her world. With Angra trying to break through her mental defenses, she desperately needs to learn to control her own magic—so when the leader of a mysterious Order from Paisly offers to teach her, she jumps at the chance. But the true solution to stopping the Decay lies in a labyrinth deep beneath the Season Kingdoms. To defeat Angra, Meira will have to enter the labyrinth, destroy the very magic she’s learning to control—and make the biggest sacrifice of all.
Mather will do anything to save his queen. He needs to rally the Children of the Thaw, find Meira—and finally tell her how he really feels. But with a plan of attack that leaves no kingdom unscathed and a major betrayal within their ranks, winning the war—and protecting Meira—slips farther and farther out of reach.
Ceridwen will do anything to save her people. Angra had her brother killed, stole her kingdom, and made her a prisoner. But when she’s freed by an unexpected ally who reveals a shocking truth behind Summer’s slave trade, Ceridwen must take action to save her true love and her kingdom, even if it costs her what little she has left.
As Angra unleashes the Decay on the world, Meira, Mather, and Ceridwen must bring the kingdoms of Primoria together…or lose everything.
5. Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Release Date: November 8th, 2016
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.
At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king’s marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.
Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
4. The Midnight Star by Marie Lu
Release Date: October 11th, 2016
There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen.
Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She’s turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ultimate revenge: victory. Her reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but with each conquest her cruelty only grows. The darkness within her has begun to spiral out of control, threatening to destroy all that she’s achieved.
Adelina’s forced to revisit old wounds when a new danger appears, putting not only Adelina at risk, but every Elite and the very world they live in. In order to save herself and preserve her empire, Adelina and her Roses must join the Daggers on a perilous quest—though this uneasy alliance may prove to be the real danger.
3. Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
Release Date: September 6th, 2016
The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don’t.
As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.
Aelin’s journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down?
2. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Release Date: September 27th, 2016
Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn’t think they’d survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they’re right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and left crippled by the kidnapping of a valuable team member, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz’s cunning and test the team’s fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city’s dark and twisting streets―a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of magic in the Grisha world.
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1. Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes
Release Date: December 13, 2016
MAGNUS and CLEO are forced to test the strength of their love when Gaius returns to Mytica claiming he’s no longer the King of Blood but a changed man seeking redemption.
LUCIA, pregnant with the child of a Watcher, has escaped the clutches of the unhinged fire god. Her powers are dwindling as she goes forth to fulfill a prophecy that will keep her baby safe . . . but could mean her demise.
JONAS treks back to Mytica with a plan to overtake Amara, but fate takes hold when he runs into the beautiful Princess Lucia and joins her on her perilous journey.
AMARA has taken the Mytican throne, but with no way to unleash the water magic trapped within her stolen crystal, she’ll never be able to seize glory and get sweet revenge.
And what kind of darkness will descend–and who will be safe–after Prince Ashur reveals the dangerous price he paid to cheat death?
Well there you have it! Top 10 Fall 2016 Releases. What books are you looking forward to the most? Any you want to bring to my attention? Let me know!
Until next time,
March 2016 BIRTHDAY / Book Haul
Hey guys!
This past month has definitely been a jammed packed one that’s for sure! I started my new position at my new store, celebrated my birthday, hosted a giveaway, went to the Indigo Summer Preview night, and went to Toronto Comic Con. Overall it was a pretty great month and I have acquired a lot of books in the process. So let’s get started!
INDIGO
Silver Eve by Sandra Waugh
Published by Random House Children’s Books
Released September 22nd, 2015
Series: Guardians of Tarnec #2
Hardcover
The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine
Published by Balzer + Bray
Released February 16th 2016
Series: Ravenspire #1
Hardcover
Siren’s Fury by Mary Weber
Published by HarperCollins
Released June 2nd, 2015
Series: Storm Siren #2
Hardcover
Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Published by Voyager
Released August 2nd, 2011
Series: The Broken Empire #1
Paperback
King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Published by Voyager
Released August 7th, 2012
Series: The Broken Empire #2
Paperback
Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Published by Voyager
Released August 6th, 2013
Series: The Broken Empire #3
Paperback
Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence
Published by Ace
Released June 3rd, 2014
Series: The Red Queen’s War #1
Hardcover
Half Bad by Sally Green
Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
Released March 4th, 2014
Series: The Half Bad Trilogy #1
Hardcover
Fairest by Marissa Meyers
Published by Feiwal & Friends
Released January 27th 2015
Series: The Lunar Chronicles #3.5
Paperback
EXIT, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston
Published by Dutton Books for Young Readers
Released March 15th, 2016
Series: Standalone
Hardcover
Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books
Released March 8th, 2016
Series: The Dark Artifices #1
Hardcover
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Published by Razorbill
Released April 28th, 2015
Series: An Ember in the Ashes #1
Hardcover
BMV Used Books
Afterlife with Archie Vol. 1: Escape from Riverdale by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Published by Archie Comics
Released June 10th, 2014
Series: Afterlife with Archie #1
Graphic Novel
Archie Vol. 1 by Mark Waid
Published by Archie Comics
Released March 29th 2016
Series: Archie #1
Graphic Novel
OWLCRATE
The Love that Split the World by Emily Henry
Published by Razorbill
Released January 26th, 2016
Series: Standalone
February 2016 Box
Hardcover
The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner
Published by Random House
Released March 8th, 2016
Series: Standalone
March 2016 Box
Hardcover
BIRTHDAY
Reign of Shadows by Sophie Jordan
Published by HarperTeen
Released February 9th 2016
Series: Reign of Shadows #1
Hardcover
Front Lines by Michael Grant
Published by Katherine Tegen Books
Released January 26th, 2016
Series: Soldier Girl #1
Hardcover
That was definitely a big month for me! Did you guys pick up any of these books too? See you next month!
Until next time,
Sorry I Don’t Love Them | Top 10 Tuesday [#29]
Hey guys!
Welcome back to another Top 10 Tuesday weekly fun on my blog! Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. If you want to join in the fun, hop on over to their blog to see what it’s all about!
This week’s topic is Top 10 Characters Everyone Loves But I Don’t.
I love having unpopular opinions. It makes me unique and sets me apart from other book lovers! So I apologize if I dislike a character you like. It’s nothing personal… it’s just that they suck. Simple.
10. Peeta from the Hunger Games
He was a bore to read. Complete snoozefest.
9. Jace from the Mortal Instruments
Hot as he may be… he was no Alec/Magnus.
8. Rhys from A Court of Thorns and Roses
I couldn’t stand how he treated Feyre. It was so uncomfortable to read.
7. Chaol from Throne of Glass
Whine, whine, whine. That’s all he does!
6. Maven from Red Queen
For reasons I will not disclose.
5. Day from Legend
No sympathies for him. Don’t see how he was the face of a revolution!
4. Draco from Harry Potter
He was cruel to my favorite character Hermoine. So it’s obvious where my loyalties lie.
3. Cinder from Lunar Chronicles
No emotional attachment to her at all… mediocre character.
2. Alina from Shadow and Bone
Not my favorite heroine. I wouldn’t have minded if the series only revolved around Nikolai and the Darkling!
1. Celaena from Throne of Glass
This is pre-Aelin days. She was a mess.
Well there you have it! Top 10Characters Everyone Loves But I Don’t. Do you agree with my choices? What popular characters do you not like?
Until next time,
The Book Love Tag | Books at Dawn
Hey guys!
I was tagged on Valentine’s Day (today) by Deanna at A Novel Glimpse to do The Book Love Tag! I thought with a couple hours left on this love day, why not throw out a last minute tag. Thanks Deanna!
Your favorite book couple.
My current favorite couple is Darrow and Virginia from the Red Rising Trilogy! I love the dynamic of Reaper and Mustang so much. As much as my heart broke for Eo, I think Darrow finally met his match with Virginia!
Your top 3 book boy/girlfriends.
My current top book boyfriends go to Magnus Damora (FK), Magnus Bane (TMI), and Kaz Brekker (SoC)! Back off if you want to keep your hands ladies… I mean it!
Imagine your favorite book couple. Who would propose, and how? (If there’s already been a proposal: who would be more into organizing the wedding?)
I honestly think Darrow would be the one to propose. He would have his crew fly them out on a mission to an abandoned planet where he would then take her beneath the stars of the galaxy and promise her the universe on one knee.
Unpopular opinions time! Name a popular pairing you can’t stand.
Sorry not sorry… Eleanor and Park. They just did nothing for me. Such a bland pairing!
What’s your favorite and least favorite romance trope?
My favorite romantic trope is the Star-crossed Lovers Trope. Just because who doesn’t love a good Romeo and Juliet story!
My least favorite trope is the Friend to Lover Trope. Not all best friends become lovers ok? So stop it authors. Just stop it!
Do you ship non-canon couples often? Name some if you do.
Oh hey, I guess I do! They deserve some love too don’t ya think?
Finnie (Finnick/Annie) from the Hunger Games Trilogy.
Captain Cress (Captain Thorne/Cress) from the Lunar Chronicles Series.
Wysper (Wylan/Jesper) from Six of Crows.
Your opinion on love triangles. Go!
I don’t mind love triangles to be honest. It all depends on the writing of them. They do make for some interesting drama when it comes down to it. And it keeps you on edge waiting and hoping that your ship is the one that makes it in the end!
Favorite and least favorite love triangle?
Favorite Love Triangle goes to ………… Katniss/Peeta/Gale! I wasn’t rooting for anyone in particular. So I was happy in the end with the choice Katniss made!
Least Favorite Love Triangle goes to………. Bella/Edward/Jacob. Why? It’s not because I hated the Twilight series (because I don’t… I secretly love it), it’s because Jacob is a useless waste of page space. Bye bye Jacob… don’t come back!
Sometimes romance just isn’t the way to go. Favorite friendship?
Shocker? Oh please. You seen this one coming! The friendship of Harry/Ron/Hermoine is going down in the history books. There’s no greater friendship!
What’s your favorite scene with your bookish OTP?
That first kiss between Simon & Baz. Do I need to say more?
Uh no I don’t.
Imagine your favorite book couple again. Who’s most excited about Valentine’s Day (either ironically or genuinely)?
To be honest I feel like neither of them would show that they are excited for Valentine’s Day… but secretly I know they will have romantic shit planned for each other. Secret romantics right there!
CREDITS FROM ALL IMAGES TO THE OWNERS.
I hope you had a great Valentine’s Day with the people you love the most, whether it be your partner, parents, friends or family! Just spread some love today y’all!
Until next time,
SPREADING SOME LOVE
Lisa @ Remarkably Lisa
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The BFF Book Tag | Books at Dawn
Hey guys!
I was tagged by Deanna over at A Novel Glimpse. If you haven’t checked out her blog or are not following her, please do so now! Thanks for the tag!
I can honestly tell you guys that I am the BEST BFF you could ever have. So I thought this tag was quite appropriate for me!
1. Setting the Example: A pair/group of book bff’s that you love?
I need some friends like Dill, Travis and Lydia in my life. They would literally die for each other, that’s how strong their relationship is. They are so tight knit that only tragedy could break them apart!
2. Childhood Bestie: Which book character would you have like to grown up with?
Nikolai would have been a fantastic bestie to grow up with. I would be his wingman, secret keeper, adventure taker, and everything else that comes with being childhood besties! That would be a friendship that lasted!
3. Frenemy: Which book character would bring out your competitive side?
Wylan would bring out my competitive side for the sheer fact that we are pretty much the same person. Timid, shy, but knows when to pull through and save the day. So because we are so similar I feel like we would go after the same things and would end up being frenemies!
4. Fashion Guru: Who would be the bestie whose closet you’d want to raid or would you want to go on a shopping spree with?
Baz obviously. His expensive and fashionable suits would be perfect for me since I have no idea how to buy them or pair them or wear them. I have much to learn from Baz!
5. The Bad Influence: Which character would you want to commit a small act of rebellion with? (go skinny dipping, sneak into a movie, have a drag race with, etc.)
Jonas would be the perfect friend to commit little felonies and acts of rebellion with for the fact that he is a rebel and troublemaker already. I just think we would have the best of times!
6. Blood Brothers: Which character would you want to be your surrogate big brother/sister? (You can do both if you want.)
I wish I was the twin brother of Hermoine! She is just so badass that I think if we were a pair it would be equally as insane. I would make J.K. Rowling rewrite the whole series to include me and how EPIC of a magical team Hermoine and I would be!
7. Mother Hen: Which character would you want to be by your side when you’re having a bad day to cheer you up?
I would need Andrew to cheer me up on my most terrible days. He can read to me by my bed side and then quietly fall in love with me like he did with Rusty in this book.
8. The Counselor: Which character would you go to for relationship advice (or) confide a secret to?
I would definitely confide all my secrets to Cress. I think she would be really trustworthy and would keep them to herself. Plus we would have secret slumber parties in her satellite in space… if it didn’t get blown up in book 3! HAHA
9. More than friends: Who would be your book bf/ gf (if you like both genders you can choose one of each, but only one choice per gender!)
Magnus all the way. I would replace Alec and we would have an eternal love until the day I die… because Magnus is immortal…
Well there you have it! The BFF Tag. Did I choose some great BFF’s or what? Let me know in the comments down below!
Until next time,
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