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Best Series Endings | Discussions

Mar 5, 2018

I am a massive series reader. It’s all I really read when I started YA. I love falling into a world and staying there for a really long time. One of my favourite things about series is the slow worldbuilding. I love that we find out more things as the books go, we are building layers upon layers and it’s just great. So today I thought I would share some of my favourite series endings.

I’ll try not and spoil the endings per say, but I will talk about them in satisfaction sense. I tried to mix this list up and add some newer series too. Like always these series are in no real order.

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare: This ending was wow. City of Heavenly Fire was an intense book. I cried, laughed and everything in between. It is one of those series, that even though the ending is heartbreaking, it has done well. While the book is on the long side, it’s still a really satisfying ending to one of my favourite series.

The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare: I am sorry for putting two of Cassie’s series on here, but the ending of this series – everything works out! The ending on Clockwork Princess is heartbreaking in so many different ways and if you have read it, you will know why. But this series has one of my favourite endings of all time.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan: I love that when this series ends, it doesn’t really. I hope that makes sense. But we get a nice ending with The Last Olympian, things are tied up nicely. This series as a whole has been built up to this final battle. And it’s intense, but also so good. Plus it’s not really the end.

The Winner’s Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski: This series is my heart and joy. I still recommend it to both people at work and other readers. The Winner’s Kiss was a near perfect ending to a brilliant series that blew my expectations. It deals with many things from politics, religion, war, and love. It takes you’re a journey that you near want to stop.

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer: Another series that I fell in love with from the start and it just got more and more addicting as the series went on. Winter was an amazing way to finish off the series. it was full of adventure, heartbreaking moments, beautiful moments that had me grinning ear to ear.

And that is it! What are some of your favourite endings? Do we have any of the same? What are some series that you recommend? Let’s Chat!

Books I Could Re-Read Forever | Discussion

Mar 1, 2018

I was supposed to write this post the other day, but my health just wasn’t on my side. So today I thought I would share some of the books that I could forever re-read.

I love re-reading, it’s one of my favourite things to do. I love reading a book again and finding out different things, finding out more. It’s a whole new experience. I re-read many books over and over again. Sometimes I re-read a book I haven’t read in years – sometimes I love the book even more. Sometimes I hate it. But it’s always a fun experience.

Sometimes when I re-read I only pick certain scenes in the book. They just really grasped me and I just have that feeling to pick it up. Sometimes it’s an emotional scene and it’s really captured me. But most of the time it’s that scene between characters that change everything.

Nevertheless, here we go. Like always, these aren’t in any real order.

Harry Potter by J.K Rowling: I seriously cannot tell you how many times I have re-read this series. I have lost count. Even though I’ve read it countless times, I still found out more and more about it when I pick it up again. At the moment I am re-reading it through audiobook and loving it! It’s like I am reading it for the first time again.

Every Series by Ellie Marney: This has to be one of my favourite Australian series of all time. I love it and recommend it to everyone that’s looking for #LoveOzYA or Crime. It’s got a great mix of crime, romance and coming of age. If you haven’t picked this up – please do.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan: I read this series many years ago now and I still love it to this day. I love that the world keeps on expanding, we are meeting new people, new worlds. And I just fall in love with each one. It’s one of the top books I recommend at work and don’t hesitate about it.

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: One of my favourite books of all time, when I read it last year I fell in love. And if you haven’t read it, I really think that you should. It’s heartbreaking, poignant and so so true. It’s a book that everyone should read, and understand. I think that everytime that I would re-read it, I would learn something new.

Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy: I love reading Him for the emotional impact. The relationship between the two protagonists is very intense and while they are both trying to figure their feelings out it hard for them. When I do re-read this, I normally skim read the sexy bits and really focus on their emotional relationship. The same goes for the second book Us. That book really tests both characters and it’s emotional as heck.

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare: Since this has come out, I’ve said it’s my favourite CC books and nothing has changed. This book is everything and to me has little faults. While I struggle to re-read Lord of Shadows simply because that book killed me. I love re-reading Lady Midnight.

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick: It’s one of the first contemporary YA and I love it. It’s heartbreaking, fun and just makes me feel warm. It’s one of those books that break your break and holds it together at the same. I’ve already re-read it a couple times, before and I would do it again and again.

That is it! Do you re-read? What are some of your favourite re-reads? Let’s Chat!

Favourite Books Set in University/College | Discussion

Feb 25, 2018

So you all know that I’ve been reading more and more New Adult books over the last year or so. And that I’m falling more in love with romance books than ever. So today I thought I would share some of my favourite books that have a university/college setting.

I really enjoy reading books that are set in University for many reasons. The first being, that I’m currently at uni. About to start my fourth and final year. Whoop. But it’s also interesting to see the different takes and views that people do have of University. While nearly all the books have been set in America it’s really interesting to see.

Nevertheless, here we go. Like always these are in no real order.

The Ivy Years series by Sarina Bowen: I seriously love this series. Each book is different from one another and follows the lives of students of Harkness College. These books take you on an emotional journey that tends to kill me. But I love falling in love with these characters and then see their journey beyond their book. Plus it’s set around an Ice Hockey team!

Flight and Glory series by Rebecca Yarros: So this series shifts between university and flight school. Which is really intriguing. I liked seeing the contrast of both. While those that are at University have a wider range of classes, the boys at flight school have that mix of practical (flying) and studying for tests and exams. These books have left me emotional a wreak. I am series, I cried the first chapter of book 1.

Renegades series by Rebecca Yarros: Okay this is a little different. Because it isn’t just university, it’s Study at Sea. Yes, that means University at sea. It’s such a different take on that classic NA University novel and it’s so intriguing. There are still classes and exams but then they get to go on some amazing on-shore experiences. Plus some of the protagonists are extreme sports stars.

Summer Skin by Kirsty Eagar: One of the only NA that I’ve read set in Australia. It’s refreshing to see something that I can slightly relate more too. Summer Skin is not for the faint-hearted, be prepared for a sexy, slow-burning love full of passion and secrets. Summer Skin deals not only with young men taking advantage of women but how women can act differently to it. It shows us that people hide behind fronts not only to keep themselves safe but others as well.

Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy: Now these books are fun. Some things are crazy, but that’s also what makes them such great reads. These books show a wide range of uni life from classes, to parties and sport. I like that our characters study different things, but also have different experiences. Some are cruising through uni, they are acing classes and doing everything right. And then there are others that are struggling and just need some help and guidance.

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon. While this isn’t really University, it’s just before it and the way that the program is run is much like uni. When Dimple Met Rishi was an entertaining read. It’s a rom-com to the core, but it explores the notion of family and culture. It’s about first love and believing in yourself. The reader is able to explore arrange marriage in a totally different way. They fall in love with the characters and cheer for them along the way. When Dimple Met Rishi also explores that life is up and down.

Taking Shots series by Cindi Madsen. This series is a little bit sexier. It’s hot but again looks at the life of a college student in the US. Like other series, the protagonists have different majors and it isn’t just in the arts. Plus they are also sports romances. I also like this series because there are different types of romance, from best-friends to lovers and love to hate. It’s got a little romance for everyone.

And that is it! Wow. Have you read any of these? Do you have any recommendations for me for books set in University/College? Let’s Chat!