Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. 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 Loved but Will Never Re-Read.

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake: I adored this book when I read it. It was one of the first ‘horror’ books that I read and I fell in love with the characters and the story. This is the first book in a really interesting duo that was different to anything that I had read before. However, I probably won’t re-read it. 

The Vanishing Game by Kate Kae Myers: The Vanishing Game is a thrilling, compelling and beautiful piece of work. Kate Kae Myers is an incredible writer that knows how to capture an audience and kept them hanging on to every thread. However, I don’t think I will re-read it. Maybe if I am in the mood for something intense and mysterious, then maybe. 

Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson: Since You’ve Been Gone is a book about self-discovery, growing, and changing. It’s about taking chances and making new friends. It’s simply a fun summer, cuteness overload read. The friendships are beautiful, with a hint of an adorable romance. It will pull a string in anyone’s heart. But this book was a monster, so many pages and did take me a while to read. 

What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick: This is another one that I really loved, but once again it’s quite a big book for a contemporary novel. I also think that the impact of the book won’t be as intense because it’s a re-read. 

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black: Like the previous book, I don’t think the impact and the intensity of the book would be as strong the second time around. I adore the world that Holly Black has created in this one, it’s interesting, different and kept me on the edge of my feet. This book is so much fun and I don’t think I would feel the same if I re-read it. 

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly: I really enjoyed These Shallow Graves, it was an interesting read and something that I would recommend to historical fiction or crime lovers. These Shallow Graves is a fantastic historical fiction packed with crime solving, romance, heartbreak and tears. And I think it’s for that reason that I won’t re-read the book. When you already know the answer to the crime, why would you want to read? 

My Sister Rosa by Justine Larbalestier: I think you can see the trend here. If it’s a crime/has mysterious elements I probably won’t re-read it. In saying that, My Sister Rosa is a terrifying, fantastic read that will mess with your mind. My Sister Rosa reminds us that sometimes a smile and looking pretty doesn’t mean that the person is not a psychopath. 

This Beats Perfect by Rebecca Denton: I was so surprised with This Beats Perfect, which is why I most likely won’t re-read it. It was fun, addicting and put a smile on my face. It explores the notions of finding yourself, loving what you do and finding those who will stand by you. It’s about family, friendship and those you love. In saying this, I just realised it was a series. So I might need to re-read to get back into the world. 

Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray:  The characters were interesting, the world intriguing and the plot kept me on the edge of my toes. Defy the Stars explores the notion of family, friendship, believing in yourself and standing up for what you believe in. It explores humanity, intelligence and war. It’s a fun, exciting read and I cannot wait to read more in this series. The only reason why I won’t re-read this is that I struggle with science fiction in the first place. 

And that is it for this post! What are some of the books that you loved, but won’t re-read? Let’s Chat!