Top Ten Books on My Fall TBR

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful bloggers over at The Broke and the Bookish.

My Ten:

1. Forever With You by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
3. The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman
4. Unhinged by A. G. Howard
5. Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones
6. The Secret Daughter of the Tsar by Jennifer Laam
7. Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
8. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
9. A Mad Zombie Party by Gena Showalter
10. Shadow Study by Maria V. Snyder

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Top Ten Auto-Buy Authors

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful bloggers over at The Broke and the Bookish.

My Ten:

1. Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Cassandra Clare
3. Jeaniene Frost
4. Darynda Jones
5. Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Sarah J. Maas
7. Katie MacAlister
8. Sarah MacLean
9. Julia Quinn
10. Tiffany Snow

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Top Ten Books I've Read So Far In 2015

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful bloggers over at The Broke and the Bookish.

My Top Ten:

1. Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole
3. Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
4. Slammed by Colleen Hoover
5. These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
6. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
7. Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
8. A Cold Legacy by Megan Shepherd
9. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
10. Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

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Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For the Rest of 2015

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful bloggers over at The Broke and the Bookish.

I had a difficult time picking my top ten book for this week's topic, but in the end, I definitely chose the ones I am most excited for!

1. Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout (July 28)
2. Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout (December 3)
3. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (September 29)
4. The Sweetest Burn by Jeaniene Frost (December 29)
5. Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins (September 8)
6. Dragonbane by Sherrilyn Kenyon (August 4)
7. Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (September 1)
8. The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean (December 29)
9. The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson (July 7)
10. A Mad Zombie Party by Gena Showalter (September 29)

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Top Ten Books I'd Love To See As Movies/TV Shows

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful bloggers over at The Broke and the Bookish.

Here is my top ten for this week's topic:

1. Poison Princess by Kresley Cole
2. Whatever Life Throws At You by Julie Cross
3. Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins
4. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
5. A Court Of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
6. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
7. Wicked by Gregory Maguire
8. Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley
9. The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope
10. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

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February 2015 Wrap-Up

Hello, March!  Here are all the books I read in the month of February:

1. The Unfailing Light by Robin Bridges: In this book of the Katerina trilogy, the tsar has decided against Katerina attending medical school in Switzerland.  She is sent back to her old school where she is practically a prisoner, forced to stay there by a powerful spell that is meant to keep all magic out and all magic in.  While The Unfailing Light wasn't as great as the first book in the series, but I enjoyed it anyway!

2. The Morning Star by Robin Bridges: I can't really say much because you need to read the first two books in the Katerina trilogy!  What I can tell you is that I liked this book and I was satisfied with how the series ended!  (As you can see, I liked The Morning Star better than The Unfailing Light.)

3. Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare: This book was wonderful!  I love that Tessa Dare's heroines are always so intelligent and strong and Clio is no exception.  She finally decides to end her long engagement (8 years!) to Piers Brandon, but his brother, Rafe, has something to say about that!

4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: I actually tried to read Outlander 7 years ago when it was recommended to me by a friend.  I remember reading a few chapters, but not being able to get into the book.  Last month, I saw the first episode of Outlander and I fell in love with it.  So, I decided to give the book another try and this time, Outlander did not disappoint!  I recommend both the book and the TV show!

5. These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner: Omg...I loved this book!  I flew through These Broken Stars because it was just so amazing.  The dynamic between Lilac and Tarver was fantastic; I loved the growth of both characters as the book progressed.  The plot was entertaining and unlike any other book I have ever read.  I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel, This Shattered World!

6. Misery by Stephen King: This was the first - and only! - book I will ever read by Stephen King.  Usually, horror books do not scare me, but this one creeped me out so bad!  Misery reminded me of the TV show Criminal Minds times infinity - that's how scary it was for me!

7. Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas: I freaking love the Throne of Glass series!  Heir of Fire was my favorite of the three books that are already out.  I can't say much without spoiling the first two books, but you need to read them all!

8. The Importance of Being Alice by Katie MacAlister: I really like Katie MacAlister's books because they are funny, quick reads.  This book was everything I hoped it would be.  I don't know anyone else who could write a humorous story about a woman being dumped by her fiance and then stuck on her pre-honeymoon cruise with one of his friends!

9. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd: What an interesting book!  It's been awhile since I've read a dark gothic novel and I enjoyed every minute of The Madman's Daughter.  It was surprising and well-written and the second book in this trilogy is already in my possession!

10. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor: This is my favorite of the ten books I read this month!  Karou has no family, save for the mythical creatures who give her wishes and hugs and love her unconditionally.  Her life is going great, until black hand prints begin appearing on doorways around the world and Karou comes face-to-face with the creature responsible for this.  Daughter of Smoke and Bone was entertaining and fast-paced and I'm glad that the other two books in this trilogy are already out!

There you have it!  I read some pretty darn good books in February and I can't wait to see what March has in store for me!

Top Ten Books I Would Classify As All Time Favorite Books (From The Past 3 Years)

Top Ten Tuesday was created by the lovely ladies of The Broke and The Bookish.

This was really hard!  I've read so many books in the past three years that narrowing down my top ten was super difficult.  Here they are:

1. Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
3. Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan 
4. City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
5. The Retirbution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
6. Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
7. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
8. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
9. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd
10. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

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Top Ten Favorite Heroines From Books

Top Ten Tuesday was created by the lovely ladies of The Broke and the Bookish.

I thought narrowing down my top ten was going to be a difficult task, but it wasn't!  Here they are:

1. Alex Andros - The Covenant series (Jennifer L. Armentrout)
2. Beauty - (Robin McKinley)
3. Nara Collins - The Brightest Kind of Darkness series (P.T. Michelle)
4. Charley Davidson - The Charley Davidson series (Darynda Jones)
5. Evie Greene - The Arcana Chronicles series (Kresley Cole)
6. Juliet Moreau - The Madman's Daughter trilogy (Megan Shepherd)
7. Faythe Sanders - The Shifters series (Rachel Vincent)
8. Celaena Sardothien - The Throne of Glass series (Sarah J. Maas)
9. Alina Starkov - The Grisha Trilogy (Leigh Bardugo)
10. Katy Swartz - The Lux series (Jennifer L. Armentrout)

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Teaser Tuesday #14

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

To play along, just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share 2 (two) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!  (Make sure what you share doesn't give too much away!  You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR if they like your teaser!

"It was her turn to stare toward the horizon.  'I used to wish I had a chance to see it all - and hated that I never would'" (202).

- Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

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Top Ten Tuesday Freebie: Top Ten Books I Read In 2014

Top Ten Tuesday was created by the lovely ladies of The Broke and The Bookish.

I want to share with you all the amazing books I read last year.  These are definitely my top favorite books of 2014!

1. Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges
3. Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
5. The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
6. Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones
7. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
8. Roses by G.R. Mannering
9. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
10. The Queen of Zombie Hearts by Gena Showalter

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Top Ten Books On My Fall TBR

Top Ten Tuesday was created by the lovely ladies of The Broke and the Bookish.

I missed last week's topic, so I'm cheating and doing it this week.  These are the books I am most looking forward to reading in the next few months!

1. Hereafter by Kate Brian
2. The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene Frost
3. The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
4. Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones
5. Son Of No One by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers
7. Heir Of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
8. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
9. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
10. The Queen of Zombie Hearts by Gena Showalter

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Top Ten Books On My Summer 2014 TBR List

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

1. Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Release Date: August 5)
2. Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan
3. Prince of Shadows by Rachel Caine
4. Evernight by Kristen Callihan (Release Date: August 26)
5. The Secrets of a Scoundrel by Gaelen Foley (Release Date: June 24)
6. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
7. Son of No One by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Release Date: September 2)
8. Brazen by Katherine Longshore
9. Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (Release Date: September 2)
10. Star Cursed by Jessica Spotswood

Feel free to leave your summer TBR in the comments below!

Teaser Tuesday #2

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

To play along, just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share 2 (two) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!  (Make sure what you share doesn't give too much away!  You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!

"Celaena stood on the barren edge of the ravine, a chill northern wind ruffling her hair.  She'd had this dream before; always this setting, always this night of the year" (164).

- Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

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