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Top Ten Unique Books I’ve Read

Top Ten Unique Books I’ve Read

April 11, 2017 Posted by angelreads Features, Top Ten Tuesday 13 Comments

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Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone join as you please. This week’s topic is: Top Ten Unique Books I’ve Read. 

I found this week really hard. Not because I haven’t read unique books, but because that maybe the books that I think are unique aren’t. In saying that, this list of books are unique to me. And it might not be the whole book that is unique, but something about it. Like always these are in no order. 

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor: I think that anything that Laini will write will be unique. There is something about both the way she writes and the worlds that she creates, that are unique. I just fall in love with everything that she does | Full Review. 

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The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig: Time travel through maps on private ships…yer pretty unique there. This was one of my favourite books that I read last year for many reasons. 1. How unique the concept was. 2. It was set in Hawaii | Full Review

And I Darken by Kiersten White: If if you didn’t know I love History. It’s one of my favourite things in the world. I could spend hours watching documentaries about Ancient Greece, the dynasties of Kings. I love it. So when I heard this was set in the Ottoman Empire and it was a gender switch for Vlad the Implaer. I knew I needed it | Full Review

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab: This is only a recent read of mine, but the world is absolutely fantastic. The love the ideas of magic, and different worlds and how everything comes together. I love the characters and just how unique everything is, but works so well. 

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys: Although setting a book during WWII isn’t unique, what the book centred around was. It covers the worst maritime disaster every and not many people know about. This book was heartbreaking, brought me to tears, but it was also beautiful and hopeful | Full Review. 

Masquerade by Kylie Fornasier: This #LoveOZYA book is magical and heartbreaking. Set during the 1750s, it’s not something you see a lot in YA – neither are the things that happen. 

Vigilante by Kady Cross: Although the main plot of this one isn’t unique – what happens because of it is. The protagonist here, driven by grief and rage decides to take things into her own hands. It’s rare that we get a vigilante in a YA contemporary | Full Review.

The Impossible Story of Olive in Love by Tonya Alexandra: Although I didn’t like this book. The concept behind the novel was interesting. Where a girl cannot be seen by anyone, but her true love. It’s so intriguing and what first pulled me towards the book | Full Review

And that is it for this week! Do we share any unique books? Have you read any of these books? What is on your list? Let’s Chat! 

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  • Ely @ Tea & Titles
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    April 11, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    YES to all of these that I’ve read. I didn’t even think of Masquerade, but now I wish I’d put it on my list!

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  • Chrissi Reads
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    April 11, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    Vigilante looks intriguing! I haven’t read any of these books.

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  • Eve
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    April 11, 2017 at 7:16 PM

    I haven’t read that VE series yet though I want to so badly! Vicious made my list though! Also need to read Strange the Dreamer because Daughter of Smoke and Bone is amazing! Great list!

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  • Lauren @ Wonderless Review
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    April 11, 2017 at 9:09 PM

    I love the Shades of Magic series!!! The world building and magic system is so good (and the characters). I just finished Strange the Dreamer today and it’s one of the most creative Fantasies I’ve read in a LONG time. Laini Taylor is such an amazing writer. I REALLY need to read Salt to the Sea!!

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  • Lori
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    April 11, 2017 at 11:07 PM

    I love your list! Strange the Dreamer is a perfect choice! I’m so excited to read ADSOM soon!

    My Top Ten

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  • Poinsettia
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    April 12, 2017 at 1:24 AM

    Nice list! These are all new to me. Masquerade sounds intriguing.
    Here is my TTT.

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  • Chelsea @ A Very Bookish Girl
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    April 12, 2017 at 3:49 AM

    I really love your pictures on this! I have heard so many good things about Strange The Dreamer that I really need to add it to my list and give it a try. Also some of these I haven’t heard about and I am so going to go check them out on goodreads right now! Amazing List

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  • Wendy @ Birdie Bookworm
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    April 12, 2017 at 6:01 AM

    I’ll be starting A Darker Shade of Magic soon. I can’t wait!

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  • Literary Counsellor
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    April 12, 2017 at 6:37 AM

    Ooo… definitely have to add “Vigilante” to my TBR list. I love Kady Cross’s writing. Great list!

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  • Ashley @ What She's Read
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    April 12, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    I am such a fangirl of And I Darken and can absolutely not wait for the sequel. Fantastic list.

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  • Auggie @ Auggie-Talk
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    April 12, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    I’ve got to read “Strange the Dreamer” and “A Darker Shade of Magic”. I have ADSOM on my shelves already, I just haven’t started it yet! I’ve seen “Strange the Dreamer” on several other lists, so I guess I need to add that one to my TBR!

    My TTT

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  • Jo
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    April 13, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    A Darker Shade of Magic is one of my favourite books! And I’m currently reading and enjoying Salt To The Sea.
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/top-ten-tuesday-102/

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  • Lauren @ Always Me
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    April 15, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    I just picked up my copy of Strange the Dreamer today! I’m so excited to get to it! 🙂

    Lauren @ Always Me

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April was a very good reading month for me, especi April was a very good reading month for me, especially after last month. I had some really fantastic reads in April. I did do a lot of re-reading this month but I had such blast. I re-read Caught Up and Play Along and the first 4 books in the Ironside Academy series. 📚

I read some books that I’ve been waiting for including the new book from Kels and Denise Stone, as well as the new Tessa Hale. ✨

Overall it was such a good month, lots of binge reading series and starting on some new authors. I’m so excited to see what May brings. 🖤

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After a week off we are back at it. We are in Miami this week’s and things are only just heating up. This week I’m reading Falling Off the Cliff  Kanitha P.

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Formula 1 legend in the making and rising star Thiago Valencia is chasing redemption as well as his second World Champion title. With a tarnished reputation and an undetermined future in F1 that hangs by a terribly loose thread, he can’t afford to lose his seat. Thiago is ready to do anything to redeem himself and erase his past mistakes. When a mysterious woman intrudes on his private party in Monte Carlo, he is certain the universe has brought his polar opposite into his life as salvation. He is sunshine, she is moonlight; he is a bright star and she is a moonbeam.

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As they plunge towards the finish line, the race veers offtrack and neither of them are ready to fall off the cliff.
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I had so much fun reading this book. I knew I was in for a ride as soon as I started Downforce. It was entertaining, fun, and I just had a good time reading it. And while it does explore some heavy topics, I don’t think it took away from the fun nature of the book.

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