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Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten 2017 Debuts I’m Excited For

Top Ten 2017 Debuts I’m Excited For

Jan 3, 2017

Debuts 2017

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 2017 Debuts I’m Excited For.

I feel like 2017 is going to be a big year for YA and hopefully in a good way. For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday it’s all about debuts for 2017. It’s rare that I think about debuts before they have been published or  reviews start coming in, but here are some that I am excited to read. Nevertheless, like always these are in no particular order.

Daughter of a Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller: A pirates daughter who allows herself to be captured by enemy pirates to find a map that will lead to hidden treasure. Nevertheless, things don’t always go to plan. Coming February

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement that sounds powerful and moving. The Hate U Give is the struggling of doing what is right and for justice. This debut is something I cannot wait to read, however, I think it’s going to tear me apart. Coming February

Cold Summer by Gwen Cole: Kale can time travel. One day he is a high school drop out, the other a soldier in World War II. Haunted by PTSD and his life falling apart, all Kale needs to find out that he will die in WWII – but now he must survive. Coming May

The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles: I already have an ARC of this one, but I have yet to pick it up. The Edge of Everything is an epic romance fantasy adventure that straddles two worlds. Coming February.

Poison’s Kiss by Breeana Shields: A teen assassin that can kill someone with a single kiss. She has killed dozens of boys, but what happens if the next boy she has to kill is the one that she loves. Coming January

To Catch a Killer by Sheryl Scarborough: As a toddler Erin spent 3 says next to the corpse of her murdered mother. Now, fourteen years later she finds another body. However, Erin thinks her mother’s killer has struck again. Coming February.

Empress of a Thousand Skies by Ronda Belleza: With planets on the brink of war Rhee and Aly are thrown together to confront a ruthless evil that nevertheless, threatens the fate of the entire galaxy. Coming February

Royal Bastards by Andrew Shvarts: Being a bastard blows. Tilla would know. At sixteen, Tilla spends her days exploring long-forgotten tunnels beneath the castle.  However, before she knows it, Tilla is leading the sheltered princess on a late-night escapade. Coming June

The Hidden Memory of Objects by Danielle Mages Amato: When her brother dies and the police to nothing about it, Megan turns to the things that he left behind.  She can see memories attached to some of Tyler’s belongings, however, those memories reveal a brother she never knew. Coming March

Frostblood by Elly Blake Ruby is a fireblood who must hide her powers from the cruel frostblood ruling class. However, when her mother is killed for protecting her, the rebel frostbloods demand her help to kill their rampaging king, she agrees. But Ruby’s powers are unpredictable. Coming January

What debuts are you looking forwards to in 2017? Do we share any of the same? However, have you already read some fo the books on my list? What did you think of them? Let’s Chat!

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Top Ten Best Books For 2016

Top Ten Best Books For 2016

Dec 27, 2016

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 Best Books of 2016.

2016 has been a so, so year of books. I have read some amazing books this year that I adored, however, it wasn’t a whole lot. I’ve read nearly 100 books this year, but only 14 of those have been 5 stars or close. In saying that the 10 on the list were the best that I read this year.

As always these are in no particular order.  However, there is a mix of different books here, some fantasy, some contemporary and a little historical here and there.

Best 2016

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare: Lady Midnight ripped my heart out of my chest. Cassandra Clare brings the magic of the shadow world into a new light, in a gripping first novel of a new series, Lady Midnight is dark, fun and full of ups and down, it is going to rip your heart apart | Full Review

The Winner’s Kiss by Marie Rutkoski: 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. The Winner’s Kiss is about love, betrayal, friendship and what would people do to do for their empire. The Winner’s Kiss takes you on a journey like no other. It captures your heart but wreaks your emotions, but it will break you and put you together over and over again until the last page | Full Review

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys: I have talked about this book for all of 2016. It’s Beautiful, captivating, and extraordinary. Salt to the Sea is a gorgeous novel that brings to light a catastrophe that seems to be forgotten. With stunning writing and intriguing characters Ruta Sepetys brings a novel that tells a story that everyone needs to read | Full Review

Best 2016

Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan: The Hammer of Thor is an engaging hilarious novel that takes you on a journey that you never want to leave. It’s about friendship, family, and finding out who you are. It’s nail-biting, entertaining and one for everyone, plus with that last line – I am in need of the final book | Full Review

When Michael Met Mina by Randa Abdel-Fattah: When Michael Met Mina should be on every high school book list in the country. The younger generations need to know that sometimes the government and media lie and manipulate the sense of asylum seekers. They need to know that most of these people are not illegal or jumping the queue. That they are just simply people looking for freedom, safety and peace. Nevertheless, it’s an important story to write and share | Full Review #LoveOzYA

Disruption by Jessica Shirvington: Disruption made me laugh, nearly cry and had me squealing for more. It’s a fantastic book that you will not stop reading from the first page. With enthralling characters, an engrossing world and a plot that just keeps you right there in the action Disruption is a must read for everyone that loves YA and beyond | Full Review #LoveOzYA

Best 2016

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake: Three Dark Crowns is dark and sinister. You don’t know who to trust or what is going to happen next. There were a couple of problems here and there, but overall, I really enjoyed it. The reader is left on their feet through the book, and even when it ends, you are left standing on the edge of a cliff.

The Yearbook Committee by Sarah Ayoub: The Yearbook Committee is enchanting, you will be torn apart and put together over and over again. You will be taken on a ride with 5 students in their class year of high school – but be prepared | Full Review #LoveOzYA

Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley: Words in Deep Blue is a poignant, beautiful story. With fleshed out characters, gorgeous writing and a concept that is for every book lover. It’s about love, friendship, family and grief. You are taken on a journey through up’s and down’s and pulled into pieces.

Best 2016

The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas: The Darkest Corners is a mind-blowing, heartbreaking thriller. It questions; truth, friendship and if someone can manipulate what they thought had happened. It shows us that family is not always family, not matter what you believe. Nevertheless, if you like any book that will mess with your mind and ask you to question everyone, then this is the book for you.

That is it for this week and the last Top Ten Tuesday for this year. What are some of your best books of 2016? Do we share any of the same? Are you planning to read any of these books? Let’s Chat!

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Ten Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree

Ten Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree

Dec 20, 2016

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: Ten Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree.

I love Christmas, it’s probably one of my favourite time of year. My whole family comes to my house on Christmas Eve, we have dinner, hang out and then Santa comes and we open all our gifts It’s a thing we have done my whole life and as our family grew, it gets bigger and better.

And one of the things that I love seeing under the tree is, books. Over the years the amount of books I have gotten for Christmas has grown and I love it. This list is in no particular order and could go on for ages, but I need to keep it at 10.  There is also a lot of contemporary on this list, which is strange for me. But over the last couple of years, I have been reading more and more contemporary and I want to read even more.

Santa 1

Summer of Sloane by  Erin L. Schneider: It’s set in Hawaii, and after going there last year I feel in love. Plus this has been getting some great reviews. I think it would be the perfect summer read for here in Australia.

Spark Trilogy by Rachael Craw: I can’t believe that I haven’t read this series yet. I feel ashamed. It sounds like my type of read and all I hear is amazing things.

Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes: I have yet to read any Paula Stokes books, and I think this is the perfect one to start with. It’s sounds heartbreaking, but beautiful at the same time.

Santa 2

The Distance Between Us by Kasie West: I don’t know why I haven’t read this. Seriously I love Kasie West’s contemporary novels so damn much, but I just haven’t picked this one up.

P.S I Like You by Kasie West: Okay this is another Kasie West novel that I haven’t read. However, this one came out this year and I would love for it to be left under the tree by Santa. This book sounds adorable.

The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout: I haven’t read any of Jennifer’s contemporary novels yet, but I loved the Lux series, so I am pretty sure I am going to love this one. Plus it sounds amazing.

 Santa 3

Firsts by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn: I have heard some really good things about First and sometimes I need a novel like this. One that goes against norms or ‘what is right.’ And I find that contemporary novels hit that spot.

Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys: This year I read Salt to the Sea and adored it. It’s one of my favourite books of the year. It was beautiful and heartbreaking and I feel in love. And now I want all her books.

Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry: Okay, yes I have a paperback and yes I have read all Katie McGarry books to date, however. I want this series in hardback. They are just so good. That I want them to be nice and matchy.

Santa 4

The Heroes of Olympus Box Set (Paperback) by Rick Riordan: Again I have read these, but I want them in the paperback box set. I have the first series in US paperbacks, however, now I want this one too.

And that is it for this week. What books do you want Santa to leave under your Christmas Tree? Do we share any of the same books? Have you read any books that I want this year? Nevertheless, Let’s Chat!

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I have a love-hate relationship with this series. I have a love-hate relationship with this series. But I ended up really enjoying this one. It’s best friends to fake dating to-lovers. It’s always been you, bad-boy/good-girl, and I loved that. While Save Your Breath has quite a few tropes, it really leads itself to it, and it works. 

Aleks and Mia have known each other for years now. Since they were teenagers, that angst has been building up this whole time. And you can tell right from the get-go, it’s fantastic. I even wanted more of it, because I love pain. When Aleks went to live with Mia’s family as a teenager, sparks flew, but for many reasons, they both put their feelings aside. And well, now they are not only going to be fake-dating, but they might as well be engaged, too. 

I really enjoyed seeing how both Aleks and Mia both tried to hide how they were feeling throughout the whole ‘fake-dating’ situation, but anyone could see it. They know each other as no one else does. Aleks has a lot going on, and while I do think this was brushed over a little too much, Mia is his centre. Mia is a massive music star and is a female in the industry, so yeah, people don’t respect her. Obvsiouly because why couldn’t a female star be badass and write about the things that she has gone through? Aleks and Mia get each other, and that is very clear from the start; they are both just trying to squash everything. We get to see them slowly start to show how they feel, and well, one night it all explodes. 

Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot; it’s not my favourite of the series, but I had a great time reading it. I liked Aleks and Mia a lot as characeters and while I think the mental health aspect could have been explored a whole lot more, I can see why it wasn’t. The romance was slow and spicy, the angst was great, and the payoff for these two was what they needed. 

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Mental Health Struggles 
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Family Deaths 
Alcohol Consumption
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Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I onl Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I only ended up reading 3 books in. 3 pretty fun books but one of my slowest readings months in a while. 

And I’m going to be honest here it’s because I’ve been constantly reading Heated Rivalry fanfics. 🤷‍♀️ I’m having the best time though. 

How was your reading in February? Any 5  star reads? 

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January was a really solid reading month. I read s January was a really solid reading month. I read some books that had been on my tbr for some time, reread a few things that peaked my interest. I also started a few new series. And just had a good time!

I just had a really good start to the year. While February is a little slow so far I’m looking forward to what I can pick up.

What did you read in January? Any 5-star reads? Let’s chat! 

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Can you believe that it’s already February? I know Can you believe that it’s already February? I know I can’t. But that means it’s a new month with more releases coming out! And that makes me excited. Some fantastic titles releasing this month and I cannot wait to read them. 📚

A couple of these are on my TBR already and some have just caught my eye and that makes me super excited to pick them up. 🖤

What are you looking forward to reading this month? Let’s chat! ✨

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