Book Courtship Tag!

I feel like it has been such a long time since I’ve done a book tag (or posted anything, actually) so I thought it would be fun to get out of my posting slump by doing the Book Courtship Tag. This tag was created by Leah from Hi I Love Books. Her video will be linked here. So yeah, let’s get started!

THE QUESTIONS
Phase 1 – Initial Attraction: A book that you bought because of the cover?

This book is probably one of the prettiest books that I own. It is gorgeous! The colours of the dress and the dress itself steals the whole show. Once I saw it, I just knew that I had to have it. It was also on sale for 5.99 at the time when I bought it, so that helped me decide as well.

Phase 2 – First Impressions: A book that you got because of the summary?

Everything about the summary made me so hyped about this book! Princess Lia doesn’t want to follow through with her arranged marriage, so she and her friend run away to the next town over to start their new lives. Little does she know, two mysterious strangers follow her into town. One being an assassin sent to kill her, and the other being the prince that she was supposed to marry.  The thing is, Lia doesn’t know who is who which makes it a bit of a guessing game for the reader.
Phase 3 – Sweet Talk: A book with great writing?

Never have I ever experienced writing like Laini Taylor’s. She creates such a unique world filled with unforgettable characters with her words. With a world like this one, I would expect nothing less than amazing writing to bring everything to life. From what I’ve already read from Laini Taylor, I like what I see.
Phase 4 – First Date: A first book of a series which made you want to pick up the rest of the series?

Shadow and Bone was an amazing read for me. I flew through this series within a matter of weeks. I didn’t expect to love the series as much as I do today. I also didn’t expect to be so drawn into the Grisha world. The first book was so action packed and fast paced, I could barely put the book down. With the events that happened at the conclusion of the novel, I absolutely needed to know what would happen next. Also, The Darkling!!!
Phase 5 – Late Night Phone Calls: A book that kept you up all night?

There were so many books for me to choose from for this question because I usually stay up until the early hours just to finish the book I’m reading. I went with Steelheart because it was a book that I have recently finished. Whenever I am extremely invested in a book, I devote most of my hours reading the book until it is finished. This was the case with Steelheart. I had to know what the characters were going through and how the super human abilities came about. I could not put the book down!
Phase 6 – Always on my mind: A book you could not stop thinking about?

Since You’ve Been Gone has recently been a new favourite of mine. I fell in love with the story and all of the characters inbetween the pages. It is such a feel good book that goes over friendship, family, and self confidence. To me, the character was so relatable; I could see myself in Emily’s situation. It has been a few months since I’ve read this book, and I still can’t stop thinking about it!
Phase 7 – Getting Physical: A book which you love the way it feels?

If you have ever gotten the chance to feel this book, then you would know what I mean when I say that this book feels amazing. The cover feels so smooth, soft, and velvety. The first time I held it in my hands, I spent a good minute or so just feeling the cover. That sounds kind of weird the more that I think about it. HAHA
Phase 8 – Meeting the parents: A book which you would recommend to your family and friends?

I feel like this is everyone’s go-to response for this question but in all honesty, how could it not be? I think people of all ages can relate and cherish the story in one way or another. Harry Potter has been such a defining mark in peoples’ lives. I have been around almost as long as it has, actually. This book has everything in it! I just hope that people who haven’t already read the series will pick it up sometime in their lives.
Phase 9 – Thinking about the future: A book or series you know you will re read many times in the future?

I was six years old when I first read this book at school. I remember loving the story back then and I think I’ll still love it in the future. I hope that I could pass this story down to other people and have them love it as well.
Phase 10 – Share the love: Who do you tag?

This is totally up to you if you want to do the book tag or not so it’s alright if you don’t do it. I’d like to tag:

Evie @ justanotherbelle

Nick @ nickvreys

Kira @ fieittyreads

Kacie @ kaciesbookshelf

Quionna @ quireads

Aentee @ readatmidnight

Erika @ errka220

and You! I tag whoever else wants to do this tag.

As always, thanks for reading!

Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag!

I saw this tag floating around the booktubes and book blogs. I liked the questions being asked so I thought that I would give it a try for my first book tag! I believe that this tag was made by Chami and Ely at ABookSoFathomless. So Here it goes!

1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2015.

This question is so hard. How could I possible pick only one? For my answer, I would have to cheat a little bit and go with The Grisha trilogy by Leigh Bardugo, The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater, and Gathering Darkness by Morgan Rhodes. All of these books made me feel very strong feelings.

2. Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2015.

I’m going to go with The Winner’s Crime by Marie Rutkoski.  We get to read more about Kestrel and her situation with things. Once again, Marie Rutkoski’s writing was beautiful and amazing. THE ENDING HURT SO GOOD. I need the next book as soon as possible.

3. New release you haven’t read yet, but want to.

The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Adieh is my top priority read as of right now. Ever since I’ve heard the synopsis at the beginning of the year, I knew that I had to read it as soon as possible. A king takes a new bride every night, only to kill them at sunrise. Our main character VOLUNTEERS to become his bride and hopes to kill him as revenge for him killing her best friend. Like, come on. This book sounds amazing! I have heard nothing but good things from people who have read this book.

4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.

My most anticipated release is The Rose Society by Marie Lu. After the events of the first book, I need to know how Adelina will go about her way. I don’t want to say too much because that would spoil The Young Elites. Maybe I’ll cheat a bit more and add Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo to my answer. After the Grisha trilogy, I needed something more in the Grisha world. When I heard about the new series that will take place in the same world, I was ecstatic. The waiting game for new releases is always a hard one.

5. Biggest disappointment.

A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall is my biggest disappointment this first half of the year. The premise of the book sounded interesting to me; it is the love story between two people that is told in multiple perspectives other than the two main characters. Everyone else around them can see that they’re in love except for the couple. It sounded different, something that I’ve never read before.  The execution was not as up to my expectations. But don’t let my thoughts hinder you  or anything if you are interested in reading this book. Do give it a try! It just wasn’t the book for me.

6. Biggest surprise.

The Kiss of Deception by Mary E Pearson. The guessing game between who the Prince and the Assassin is kept me on edge. There were so many times where I thought I knew who was who, only to be confused two chapters later. This story rolls out in its own pace and I love it. I am so excited to read the sequel.

7. Favourite new author. (Debut or new to you)

After marathoning the Falling Kingdoms series, Morgan Rhodes has become a favourite of mine. Her writing style is so fast paced and her books are so great. I will need to read her new book while waiting for Frozen Tides to come out.

8. Newest fictional crush.

This question is so hard to pick just one person. My top person would be John Ambrose McClaren from P.S I Still Love You by Jenny Han. He is so darn adorable. But Nikolai, The Darkling, Captain Thorne, and Magnus all follow behind him.

9. Newest favourite character.

Cleo Bellos from the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes. She falls into my list of favourite badass females. To me, she shows that she doesn’t need to be the best fighter in order to be “badass”, kind of like Kestrel from The Winner’s Trilogy by Marie Rutkowski. She is strong willed, smart, manipulative, and knows what she wants. Cleo is one of my new faves.

10. Book that made you cry.

Of Mice and Men by George Steinbeck. This book had me tearing up so hard by the end of the book and I don’t usually cry. I don’t know what it was but something about the characters made me so sad. I read this book for my school novel study portion of English and yeah. I’m so glad to have finished this book at home rather than at school because I would have been sobbing so hard in front of all of the people I know.

11. Book that made you happy.

Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour made me incredibly happy. It is a book that I still think about to this day. I love how involved I felt reading with all of the pictures, receipts, and playlists included in the book. This book showed me that sometimes you need to take the detours in life and enjoy the adventure to your destination; it’s not about taking the quickest route to the places you need to be in. I absolutely loved this book. Bless you, Morgan Matson!

12. Favourite book to film adaptation you saw this year. 

I don’t really have a favourite book to movie adaptation this year because the only book to movies that I watched were Insurgent, and 50 Shades. I was not a fan of either of them. But, if we’re talking about a COMIC book to movie adaptation then hands down I would say Guardians of the Galaxy. Maybe I’m bending the rules a little bit, but this movie was amazing. One of my favourites for sure! The soundtrack is the absolute bomb as well. Highly recommend this movie to everyone.

13. Favourite review you’ve written this year.

Well, considering the fact that I’ve just started this blog and only have 2 reviews up, I guess that I don’t have much of a choice in my pool of reviews. I would say that I like my Rebel Spring review better? Haha I don’t even know. Here is the review if you haven’t already seen it.

14. Most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year (or received).

I really like the covers of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before duology by Jenny Han. I love the look of the Sharpie titles on the front and the cute backgrounds. They’re totally my style. I also received The Heir by Kiera Cass from my cousin as a graduation gift (Along with Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas, I might add). The dress, colours, lights, and everything on the cover make it so appealing.

15. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

To finally end the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, I absolutely need to finish Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor. I have put this book off long enough. I read the second book back in November and have tried to read the last one but it never felt right whenever I started the book. I need to conclude this wonderful, magical series.

This tag was a lot of fun! A great and fun experience for the first time. I want to tag

Cátia @ thegirlwhoreadtoomuch

Kacie @kaciesbookshelf

Nicole @ nymphadorawinterfell

Aentee @ readatmidnight

Kira @ fieittyreads

Sandy @ starpressed

and You!

I tag anyone who wants to do this tag. Thanks for your time and take care!