Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday- First Ten Books

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. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week we talk about our top ten with a different topic provided by Jana. This week’s topic is top ten – (First Ten) Books I Reviewed

1. Halo, Hades, & Heaven by Alexandra Adornetto
These were the first three books I reviewed. They’re all from the same series so I thought I would group them together.

2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
One of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors.

3. Wings, Spells, Illusions, & Destined by Aprilynne Pike
Again, I reviewed each of these books individually but it’s a series so I’m grouping them together.

4. Swoon & Swear by Nina Malkin
Read this review to see me complain about these books.

5. Bloodlines, The Golden Lily, & The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
Forever vampire trash, nothing new here.

6. The Face of Deception by Iris Johansen
I used to be obsessed with this author. All of the thrillers.

7. 1st to Die by James Patterson
The Women’s Murder Club will be a forever favorite.

8. Looking for Alaska by John Green
Staying on brand with my love for this author.

9. The Immortal Rules & The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
Kagawa is the author that really had me obsessed with fae and faerie.

10. Call Me Irresistable by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Always my go-to for predictiable romance when I want it.

These are​ my first ten reviews (sort of) that I wrote! What were yours?

Keep on reading lovelies, Amanda.

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Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday – Rainy Day Reads

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. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week we talk about our top ten with a different topic provided by Jana. This week’s topic is top ten – Rainy Day Reads

The Seven Realms by Cinda Williams Chima

Shadow and Bone by Leigh  Bardugo

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

Dry by Neal  & Jarrod Shusterman

The Mortal Instruments by  Cassandra Clare

A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

Graceling by Kristen Cashore

These are all books I can pick up to forget the rainy weather outside. What books do you like to pick up on a rainy day?

Keep on reading lovelies, Amanda.

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Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday – Buzzwords

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. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week we talk about our top ten with a different topic provided by Jana. This week’s topic is top ten – Things That Make Me Pick Up a Book.

Dragons
Give me all the dragons all the time.
Talon by Julie Kagawa
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Eon by Alison Goodman

Enemies-to-Lovers
I love me some good I hate you vibes that’s just full of sexual tension.
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco
The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

Elemental Magic
I don’t know what it is about elemental magic, but it’s one of my all time favorites.
Air Awakens by Elise Kova
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Friends-to-Lovers
This is another favorite because it’s always sweet and warms my little heart.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
The Dark Artifices by Cassandra Clare
If There’s No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Outer Space
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Zodiac by Romina Russell
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Forbidden Love
There’s something about not being allowed to have something that just makes it all the sweeter.
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
The Darkest Star Jennifer L. Armentrout

Boarding School
The idea of going away to school is one that’s always appealed to me. Probably because I never got to do it.
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Characters as Readers/Writers
I love seeing myself reflected in books. So when I see books with characters that read and write, I can’t help myself.
Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld
The Fault in our Stars by John Green
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Plausible Dystopians (drought, hurricanes, other natural disasters)
Terrifying and fascinating at the same time.
Dry by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman
Lawless by Tarah Benner

Retellings
I didn’t realize until recently how many retellings I actually have read and loved.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadow, & Brodi Ashton

What are your buzzwords? What kinds of things make you pick up a book? Let me know in the comments!

Keep on reading lovelies, Amanda.

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Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday – Audiobooks

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. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week we talk about our top ten with a different topic provided by Jana. This week’s topic is top ten – Audio Freebie (Any audio goes: audiobooks, music, podcasts, you name it.) I’m going to share my top ten favorite audiobooks.

The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel

Sadie by Courtney Summers

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

One of Us is Lying  by Karen M. McManus

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Puddin’ by Julie Murphy

What are your favorite audiobook books?

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Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday – Spring TBR

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. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week we talk about our top ten with a different topic provided by Jana. This week’s topic is top ten – Books on my  2019 Spring TBR List

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody

The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis

These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch

Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

What are you planning to read this spring?

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Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday – Sequels I Want

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. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week we talk about our top ten with a different topic provided by Jana. This week’s topic is top ten – Standalone Books That Need a Sequel.

Looking for Alaska by John Green
I need to know how the rest of Pudge and the Colonel’s story goes.

Sadie by Courtney Summers
HELLO, THAT ENDING. YES I NEED A SEQUEL

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand
I’d totally read a sequel of these characters finding all the creepy darkness all over the world and kicking its butt.

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu
A book that follows Vivian into college? I’d read that without a doubt.

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
I want all the books in verse by this author. I’d love to see more of Xiomara doing slam poetry.

Anger is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
Another book about Moss standing up for what’s right? Sign me up.

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
I want all the stories about Leigh and her artwork.

Rayne and Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner
This book ended so well, but I want more from Delia and Josie.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I just want to hang out with Evelyn Hugo forever and ever.

Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman
Honestly, I have no idea how they would do a sequel I just loved this book and want more.

What standalones do you want to get a sequel? Let me know in the comments!

Keep on reading lovelies, Amanda.

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Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday – Character Swap

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. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Each week we talk about our top ten with a different topic provided by Jana. This week’s topic is top ten – Characters I’d Like To Switch Places With

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
I’d switch places with Mor or Amren because they’re both badass powerful ladies and I’d love to be a member of the inner circle in the Night Court.

Broken Beautiful Hearts by Kami Garcia
Peyton is fierce and strong and doesn’t back down. Plus the love interest is totally my type.

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu
I’d totally switch places with Vivian. She’s the feminist role model everyone needs.

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Aelin or Lysandra. I would be happy being a Queen or a shapeshifter.

Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
I’d switch place with Stephanie in just this book of the series.

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Let me be Rose Hathaway any day.

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Spensa is determined, fierce, and dedicated. I’d switch with her​ and be​ a pilot if I had the chance.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K. Rowling
Hermione is someone I’d switch with because she’s smart and the underrated hero of the HP series.

Looking for Alaska by John Green
Alaska is the life of the party. I’d switch places with her but only for the first half of the book.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
I am the Sun Summoner. So, yes, I would switch places with Alina.

What characters would you like to switch places with? Let me know in the comments!

Keep on reading lovelies, Amanda.

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