I've seen this fun tag around the community for a while and thought it'd be fun to try!
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A few things:
i've no idea who created this tag, unfortunately. no one linked back to anyone else in the posts i've seen. just for the record: i did not make it and it is, in no way, my intention to take credit for it.
i'm also going to be posting some stats. this, as i've seen, is not necessary, but for me to know where i'm at!
the stats:
my goal for the year is to read 100 books!
as of now, june 30th, i've read 97! i'm currently reading 2 others.
# of 5 star ratings: 17
# of 4 star ratings: 40
# of 3 star ratings: 28
# of 2 star ratings: 10
# of 1 star ratings: 2
# of DNFs: 2
novellas read: 4
graphic novels: 9
audiobooks: 7
rereads: 12
that outta the way: let's get started!
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1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2018?
lol.
wildcard by marie lu
2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2018?
in an attempt to not be repetitive:
the wicked king and defy the worlds
3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet, But Want To?
i'm gonna list the books i have as opposed to those i don't:
seafire, mirage, and the brilliant death
4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2018?
vengeful
5. Biggest Disappointment?
not the biggest, but city of ghosts was pretty disappointing
6. Biggest Surprise?
heart of thorns and defy the stars definitely surprised me!
7. Favourite New Author?
rebecca schaeffer & emma mills. she's new enough to me, okay?
8. Newest Fictional Crush/Best Friend?
(yeah, i added best friend because there are people who do this and don't develop crushes.)
for me: quin from heart of thorns and elias from isle of blood and stone.
9. Newest Favourite Character?
zero and jax from wildcard
10. Book That Made You Cry?
wildcard, the wicker king, and the kiss quotient
11. Book That Made You Happy?
always never yours
12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?
i've only seen love, simon lol
13. Favourite Review You've Written This Year?
uhhh, my review for exquisite captive because i feel like i got insightful lol
oh! also magic of blood and sea because i was kinda funny. kinda.
14. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year?
the golem and the jinni
15. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?
SO MANY.
vengeful. warcross and wildcard again. archenemies, dragonshadow, three mages and a margarita, the dark days deceit. and these are just 2018 books!! GAH.
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that's it from me!
wanna do this tag? go ahead! i'm tagging aimal & shenwei (and ri if she sees this) and anyone else who wants to!
The Gordon Ramsay Book Tag was created by Chloe over at The Elven Warrior!
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So this seems ridiculously fun! Gordon Ramsay is basically a legend in his own regard and I'm glad Chloe created this amazing tag.
Feel free to do this! But make sure you link back to the original post!
Posting it again H E R E
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{ “It’s effing RAW!!” }
A book that was underwhelming
Um... Look. You have witches and you have Paris. You'd think you'd have an extremely cool book, and yet.Grim Lovelies was inexplicably underwhelming.
goodreads
{ “I’m not leaving until you laugh.” }
A book that made you laugh out loud
Oh, this one was cute. Plus, it was full of flirty comments and so many jokes. Owen and Megan just had so much chemistry, and their friendship felt super authentic. Loved it!goodreads
{ “That’s alright, I’m here to help.” }
An amazing book a friend recommended
Oh, how this book breaks my heart. I wouldn't have picked up The Wicker King on my own, but god bless friends who recommend you books that break hearts.So, with that, shout out to Carol and Lola!
goodreads
{ “Wheres the lamb SAUCE?!?!?” }
A book that left you lost
Probably not in the way you're thinking... or in the way this question even meant. The Wicked King left me lost because I read this in, like, April.And book three, The Queen of Nothing, comes out in 2020. So, this is me, lost and confused, and not a clue in the world with what could help me survive the next year and a half.
goodreads
{ “Get your bleep together!!!!!” }
A book that left you inspired
I've never quite read a contemporary book like First & Then. One that made me love something so much, made me feel so connected and in love with the characters and their journeys.It made me think that I can write something as wholesome like this too.
goodreads
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Aaaaand that is it for me! This tag was so much fun! Whether you're a fan or not, I'd highly recommend checking this one out.
Pretend I'm tagging you to do this! Go spread the love!
The Pokémon Go book tag was created by Aentee over at Read At Midnight! I know I'm plenty late to do this tag, but I couldn't resist!
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Like most people, when Pokémon Go came out, I played. It's been a loooong time since I've even had the app, but it was definitely fun while it lasted! Nowadays, I'm just playing the FireRed rom on my phone... so how can I not do this?
Pokémon, as you know, is life.
There are no rules to this tag, but if you do plan on doing it, please link back to Aentee's blog/post!
Please note: the images are not mine! Every graphic used was created by Aentee, modified by me to fit my blog's dimensions!
Without further ado: the questions!
Cirque Du Freak! I read this series in the 6th grade and it absolutely got me obsessed. I could not put it down and it definitely has a soft spot in my heart.
Before that, though, I did read... just when I had to. So stuff like A to Z mysteries, The Magic Treehouse series, and the classic Goosebumps and Stine's other books also kindled some reading love.
And, for anyone curious, my starter pokémon has—and always will be—Charmander!
This one is hard! I don't read a lot of classics and of those that I have read, I didn't really care for...
But, I guess the closest would be The Princess Bride by William Goldman. I read it a looong time ago, but I'm sure I'll still love it if I pick it up now.
... That being said, I never saw the appeal for Pikachu. Sue me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I hate Zubats. So much.
And with that being said, my book choice for this is Harry Potter. It's been years. I don't care. I don't want to see it anymore, yet there's something new (and useless) every other week. I'm tired.
Hmmm. This one's difficult for me, buuuut. I think I'd have to go with the Lunar Chronicles. At the time it came out, it was probably something new, but now? Sci-fi setting with someone trying to overthrow a group or a government... okay, I lied, maybe it was overused in 2012 but like. The other dystopias didn't take this to space.
... Did they?
Umm. God knows there are probably dozens of books for this one because I HATE BIG BOOKS. Absolutely despise them. I think I'd have to go with The City of Brass for this one. I technically did start it, but I never finished because one of the chapters was approximately... 30... minutes long... And you'll have to excuse me, but I cannot.
Lmao. I don't sleep so this can go to literally hundreds of books. One that comes to mind right away is Heartstone. The two times I've read it have been in one sitting and both in the dead of night. It's that good and I love it that much.
THIS MIGHT SAY BOOKISH, BUT LET IT BE KNOWN MY TV OTP IS LYATT FOREVER. No offence. But yeah.
ANYWAY, this is extremely unfair because DO YOU EVEN KNOW??? HOW MANY SHIPS GIVE ME ANGST AND FEELINGS? (Am I talking about Lyatt or am I not, the world will never know.)
Anyway, lmao, this goes to Ash and Piper from Steel & Stone because I love them and they make me emo.
Who's gonna be surprised when I say Warcross? No one? Okay, good.
Uhhhhh. At this point, Steel & Stone once again. Annette Marie has another spin-off coming out and at this point I'm so hooked and obsessed with the characters that I don't even care. I just need it.
I'd have to go with Defy the Stars! I'll be honest, I didn't expect to love it as much as I did because Claudia Gray's other books were not my favourites. But I loved this one, and its sequel, so much! I'm extremely excited for the finale!
Uhhhhhh. This is difficult but um...
Okay, honestly, I don't know. I feel like I've read a lot of the overhyped books, or tried to at some point. I either liked it or didn't, and if I didn't, I don't expect to continue.
The closest for me might be the Lumatere Chronicles!
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. The black stained edition of The Night Circus—you know, the one with the bowler hat print inside? It's hella cool. And if it was signed? To me? Whew, I'd die.
So many! 2018 has some amazing debuts and here are a few I'm excited for: Girls of Paper and Fire, A Blade So Black, Girl At the Grave, & Uncharted.
I've also read a couple of 2018 debuts! Here are some that I've read and/or those that are already out: Blood and Sand, To Kill A Kingdom, Heart of Thorns, & Catching Stars!
I have a lot: Marissa Meyer, Annette Marie, Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, and Holly Black. But I already have a habit of reading books by authors I've read before, even if I didn't like their other books, haha, so this doesn't really hold a lot of meaning for me other than the fact that I'd be eagerly anticipating their new books!
Whew. Well, Blackfire book 1 bc it was announced last year or something and yes, I have indeed been waiting seemingly forever. The Wicked King since last June or something. (I KNOW.) Vengeful, and that has literally been years now. Strange Fate which has been DECADES now actually, what gives?? But yeah.
I've been waiting a while.
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Aaaaand that is it for me! This tag was so much fun! Whether you still play or not, I'd highly recommend checking this one out.
Pretend I'm tagging you to do this! Go spread the Pokémon love!
Hi friends! It's the end of 2017 and, as always, I procrastinated doing this lovely survey created Jamie @ The Perpetual Page-Turner!
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I love surveys and I love books so this is literally the best thing I could be doing at this very moment. 2017 also happened to be a good year for me, reading wise, and I'm excited to answer ALL THE THINGS about it! Please note that all graphics were made by Jamie from The Perpetual Page-Turner, and I am only using them for this survey!
Number of Books You Read
133! That is 33 more books than my original of 100, and 8 more than my revised goal of 125!
Number of Re-Reads
10
Genre You Read The Most From
Fantasy, with approximately 69ish books (unless I counted wrong)
133! That is 33 more books than my original of 100, and 8 more than my revised goal of 125!
Number of Re-Reads
10
Genre You Read The Most From
Fantasy, with approximately 69ish books (unless I counted wrong)
1. Best Book You Read In 2017? (If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2017 release vs. backlist)
Warcross by Marie Lu. Hands down
2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
Mafiosa by Catherine Doyle
3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
Starflight & Firebug—I wasn't expecting those books to be so much fun!
4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
I am not sure if many people did, but I've pushed Warcross, Heartstone, and Emma Mills' books a lot
5. Best series you started in 2017? Best Sequel of 2017? Best Series Ender of 2017?
Best series: lmao Warcross, but because I don't want to sound like a broken record, The Last Namsara sounds like a promising series
Sequel: I really enjoyed The Shadow Weave & Pyromantic
Finale: A Conjuring of Light & Wayfarer
Sequel: I really enjoyed The Shadow Weave & Pyromantic
Finale: A Conjuring of Light & Wayfarer
6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2017?
Emma Mills
7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
I always say I don't "typically" read contemporary, but that's a lie. I've read a few mystery/thrillers (I don't nearly read enough of those) and really liked Hunting Prince Dracula
8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
Warcross, of course. Also, all of Annette Marie's books
9. Book You Read In 2017 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
Heartstone and To Kill a Kingdom. And... First & Then
10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2017?
Speak Easy, Speak Love
11. Most memorable character of 2017?
Ezra! From First & Then, because I just ADORE HIM. But also James from The Hearts We Sold
12. Most beautifully written book read in 2017?
A Crown of Wishes
13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2017?
None for mee
14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2017 to finally read?
The Darkest Part of the Forest
15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2017?
I ACTUALLY HAVE SOMETHING FOR THIS!
16. Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2017?
Shortest: Iron to Iron
Longest: Lady Midnight
Longest: Lady Midnight
17. Book That Shocked You The Most (Because of a plot twist, character death, left you hanging with your mouth wide open, etc.)
The Cruel Prince
The Cruel Prince
18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!) (OTP = one true pairing if you aren’t familiar)
Devon and Ezra!
Devon and Ezra!
19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
The crew from The Start of Me and You—their friendship is amazing
The crew from The Start of Me and You—their friendship is amazing
20. Favorite Book You Read in 2017 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
... Warcross...
... Warcross...
21. Best Book You Read In 2017 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure
Lady Midnight tbh
Lady Midnight tbh
22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2017?
EZRA. But also Adrian from Renegades
EZRA. But also Adrian from Renegades
23. Best 2017 debut you read?
Shimmer and Burn followed by Song of the Current
24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Uhhhh. I don't think I have one for this...
Uhhhh. I don't think I have one for this...
25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
All of Emma Mills' books, To Kill a Kingdom, Night of Cake & Puppets. Oh! And Royals, it was such a blast
All of Emma Mills' books, To Kill a Kingdom, Night of Cake & Puppets. Oh! And Royals, it was such a blast
26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2017?
A Conjuring of Light, what the ACTUAL fuck @ that book tho
A Conjuring of Light, what the ACTUAL fuck @ that book tho
27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
Victoria Leybourne's book, tbh. I ADORED The Rose and the Mask and The Murano Glass Slipper
28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
A Conjuring of Light AGAIN, goddamnit
29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2017?
I don't know... maybe Stardust? It was a dramatised audiobook sooo
30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
One of Us is Lying
1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2017?
Not really a blog, but... just bookstagram in general! I tried (emphasis on tried) to post more on insta (my photos are Trash (tm)) but I've come across a lot of beautiful accounts!
2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2017?
My review for Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills!
3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
My post about the reasons you should read Warcross!
4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
Ooooh, I participated in several blog tours and cover reveals this year! Also the recent Top Top of 2017 was super fun
5. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2017?
I got books sent to me by the publisher!!
6. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
The actual blogging part? I'm sort of bad at uh... posting.. on time....
7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
I actually do not know and I like to not check views so I don't get discouraged lol
8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?
Re: last answer
9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?
Uhhh, nothing
10. Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
Yes! Twice! Take that, goodreads
1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2017 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2018?
Ummm.... I want to say This Savage Dawn and The Dire King, but I've been saying those for a long, long time. Right now, I just hope I manage to finish The City of Brass lol
2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2018 (non-debut)?
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
3. 2018 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
I think Dark of the West & Blood and Sand
4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2018?
Lots of sequels! Renegades #2, Warcross #2, Vengeful, Splendor and Spark, Whisper of the Tide (those last two are also series enders!), and uhhh The Blood Curse
5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2018?
Post more discussions and reviews!
6. A 2018 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone (if applicable)
To Kill a Kingdom! Royals! Deeeefinitely read Ace of Shades & The Prince and the Dressmaker!
One of Us is Lying
1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2017?
Not really a blog, but... just bookstagram in general! I tried (emphasis on tried) to post more on insta (my photos are Trash (tm)) but I've come across a lot of beautiful accounts!
2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2017?
My review for Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills!
3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
My post about the reasons you should read Warcross!
4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
Ooooh, I participated in several blog tours and cover reveals this year! Also the recent Top Top of 2017 was super fun
5. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2017?
I got books sent to me by the publisher!!
6. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
The actual blogging part? I'm sort of bad at uh... posting.. on time....
7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
I actually do not know and I like to not check views so I don't get discouraged lol
8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?
Re: last answer
9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?
Uhhh, nothing
10. Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
Yes! Twice! Take that, goodreads
1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2017 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2018?
Ummm.... I want to say This Savage Dawn and The Dire King, but I've been saying those for a long, long time. Right now, I just hope I manage to finish The City of Brass lol
2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2018 (non-debut)?
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
3. 2018 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
I think Dark of the West & Blood and Sand
4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2018?
Lots of sequels! Renegades #2, Warcross #2, Vengeful, Splendor and Spark, Whisper of the Tide (those last two are also series enders!), and uhhh The Blood Curse
5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2018?
Post more discussions and reviews!
6. A 2018 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone (if applicable)
To Kill a Kingdom! Royals! Deeeefinitely read Ace of Shades & The Prince and the Dressmaker!
The Fall Time Cozy Time book tag was created by Sam's Nonsense over on youtube! Since it is that time of the year, I figured there's no time like the present to do it!
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Without further adooo, the tag!
🍂 Crunching Leaves: The world is full of colour—choose a book that had reds/oranges/yellows on the cover
🍂 Cozy Sweater: It's finally cold enough to don warm cosy clothing—what book gives you the warm fuzzies?
🍂 Fall Storm: The wind is howling & the rain is pounding—choose your favorite book OR genre that you like to read on a stormy day
🍂 Cool Crisp Air: What's the coolest character you'd want to trade places with?
🍂 Hot Apple Cider: What under hyped book do you want to see become the next biggest, hottest thing?
🍂 Coat, Scarves, and Mittens: The weather has turned cold & it's time to cover up—What's the most embarrassing book cover you own that you like to keep hidden in public?
I can't think of any! I'm not too ashamed of the books I read in public.
🍂 Pumpkin Spice: What's your favourite Fall time comforts food/foods?
🍂 apple cider
🍂 fries, always
🍂 soup!
🍂 Warm, Cozy Bonfire: Spread the cozy warmth—Who do you tag?
anyone who wants to do this!
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And there you guys have it!
I hope you guys check this tag out—perfect for the fall season!
