This lovely tag is brought to you by THREE fellow book bloggers who took the time to tag me in this awesome book tag! The first is the lovely Margot @Lectito. If you don’t follow her, you are really missing out! She is brilliant! You can read her tag here → Lectito: Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag. The second fabulous blogger is Casey @AdoptaBookAUS. Another wonderful blogger who never ceases to entertain me. You can read her post here → AdoptaBookAUS: Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag. Last, but certainly not least we have Sammie @Bookshelves & Biros. Who actually tagged me as I was working on this post and was trying to tag HER in mine. She beat me to it! You can read her post here → Bookshelves & Biros: The Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag.
Seriously if someone asked me which book bloggers they should follow, I would mention each of these bloggers. Go check out their blogs and see for yourself.
» Best Book You’ve Read Yet in 2016
I LOVED this book! It is such a beautiful coming of age story set in New Orleans during the Civil Rights Movement. The plot twist literally blew my mind. I can 100% guarantee that you will not see it coming. You can read my review here → Book Review: Dollbaby by Laura Lane McNeal
I actually won an autographed copy of this book when Laura Lane McNeal held a giveaway via Twitter. It is sitting on my bookcase now in all its glory 🙂
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» Best Sequel You’ve Read So Far in 2016
No one is more surprised than I am at how much I am enjoying this series! I enjoyed book #2 just as much as I did the first book and that NEVER happens to me. The Dream Thieves focuses more on my favorite character Ronan. I am currently on book #4 and decided to review books 2-4 together when I am finished with the series. You can read my review of the first book here → Book Review: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater
» New Release You Haven’t Read Yet But Want To
Must. Read. This. Book.
» Most Anticipated Release for the Second Half of the Year
Because duh. Just duh.
» Biggest Disappointment
I thought this book was mildly entertaining but that was about it. I thought the concept was interesting, but was disappointed with the execution. It could have been so much more. Not a whole lot happens in this book…
» Biggest Surprise
This one is for you Lola 😉 I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I thought it was beautifully dark and eerie.
You can read my review here → Fantasy Friday! Book Review: The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
» Favorite New Author
I wasn’t sure if this is asking favorite author that is a new author or favorite author that is new to me… I decided to go with V.E. (Victoria) Schwab on this one since she is new to me. Holy crap can this lady write!
» Newest Fictional Crush
Hmmmmm… none so far this year 😦
» Newest Favorite Character
Ronan Lynch from The Raven Cycle for the win! Ahhh I just lovey dove dove him 🙂 While looking for an image to use for Ronan, I stumbled across Cassandra Jean’s tumblr. Wow! Her fan art is on point!
» Book That Made You Cry
This book is worth all the tears!
You can read my review here → Book Review: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
» Book That Made You Happy
I really enjoyed a good laugh listening this via audiobook.
You can read my review here → Book Review: Yes Please by Amy Poehler
» Favorite Book to Film Adaptation
I haven’t actually seen any film adaptations of books that I’ve read this year… I’m not much for movies/TV.
» Favorite Post You Have Done This Year
I really enjoyed writing these posts…
» Reasons Why I Love Book Blogging
» Not Another Book Review for Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
» Most Beautiful Book You’ve Bought This Year
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This was 100% a cover buy. I have no regrets. I have no idea if this is the world’s worst book on the inside, but the outside has it going on!
» What Books Do You Need to Read by the End of the Year
So many books, so little time. Here are a few books that I know I will most likely get to before the end of the year. The Nightingale is actually my book club selection for August, so I am super excited to be forced to sit down with this one 🙂
I would like to nominate the following book bloggers to complete this tag…*If they want to of course*
Jess @The Mud and Stars Book Blog
Annelise @The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange
Kirsty @Kirsty and the Cat Read
Bookscape *I couldn’t find your real name… is it Bella?!
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Awww, thanks for the nom! Wow, I had Dollbaby on my TBR and now I can’t wait to read it. It looks like something I’d enjoy!
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I highly recommend it. I loved it so much! Can’t wait to see what you think of it if you get the chance to read it 😊
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Thanks for tagging me! Glad you like VE Schwab I read my first book by her late last year and loved it! Also you should bump salt to the sea up your list if you can its so great!
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I have heard such amazing things about it!!! I really must get to it soon 😅
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Thanks for the tag! I’ve been wanting to do this one for a while 🙂 And I really want to read so many of the books you mentioned, especially The Night Circus, The Raven Cycle series, and V.E. Schwab’s book (I’ve got A Darker Shade of Magic on my Kindle but haven’t got round to reading it yet!) Ohh and that Magonia cover is GORGEOUS. I want! ❤
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You are going to be busy with all the tags I’ve been throwing at you 😉. Omg The Raven Cycle!!! I love it! I thought book #1 was good, but they seem to only get better and better! ADSOM is another must read! Have you read any of her work?
Magonia is indeed a pretty face, but does it have anything going on inside? I think many people say it fell flat 😕. Lots of mixed reviews. I shall find out though 😅
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I am indeed haha! My overall tag list is like 30-strong at the moment. Oops! Ahh that’s good to know – I’m now really excited to read The Raven Cycle. I haven’t actually read any of V.E. Schwab’s books yet, but I may pick up ADSOM this week as I’m going to a YA event where she’s on one of the panels next week 🙂 I’ve heard mixed things about Magonia too, although I almost feel like it’s worth it simply for the beauty it would bring to my bookshelf haha!
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You are going to a event where Schwab is participating in a panel?!?!?! OMG! I’m so jealous!!!! I’m assuming you will do an entire post about the event?! I will live vicariously through you!
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Yesss and Maggie Stiefvater too actually! The event is YALC (which is a part of London Film and Comic Con). I went last year and it was awesome – it’s actually what inspired me to start my blog. I will definitely be doing a post on the event 🙂
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Ahhhhh!!!! All the best book events are across the pond 😢. Maggie Stiefvater is coming to Ohio in October, so I guess I can’t complain too much! I can’t wait to read all about your event!
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Yay you did it! Thanks for the shout out! 🙂 Always love reading your tag answers, and you’ll be pleased to know I have FINALLY managed to order a copy of Dream Thieves from my local library. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and learn more about why you love Ronan so much! 🙂 Also Cassandra Jean’s fan art is SO on point, right? She does so many gorgeous Shadowhunters pieces, too.
I’m desperate to start reading A Gathering of Shadows, or just any V.E. Schwab in general. I’ve heard so many good things about her writing/world building. WANT NOW.
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Yay!!!! I hope you love The Dream Thieves as much as I did! Actually book #3 is my favorite thus far! How do they keep getting better?! You must read Schwab!!! Like yesterday!!!
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Thanks for the tag! I really enjoyed Night Circus so I hope you do, too!
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I’ve heard such amazing things about it! Fingers crossed. You are welcome! Can’t wait to see your answers if you participate 😊
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Both The Nightingale and The Night Circus are fabulous reads!! I’ve just finished A Darker Shade of Magic and are also looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I still need to do this tag… hopefully I’ll get to it before the end of the week.
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It sounds like we have very similar reading tastes! I cannot wait to read them!!!
Was ADSOM your first Schwab book? It was mine and wow did she blow my mind with her beautiful writing! Can’t wait for more!
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Thanks so much for the shoutout! *blushes* I’m keen to read Salt to the Sea too (I really love the cover). I’ll have to check out Doll-baby. I think you and I have really similar reading tastes!
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I hope you will! I really loved it 😊. Can’t wait to see what you think about it if you get the chance to read it!
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