Friday, July 10, 2015

Unpopular Opinions Tag

 
I'm wondering why I wasn't tagged for this. Is it because I'm unpopular? Alas, that may become true once this post comes to light.

These are my unpopular opinions. OPINIONS. Please understand that when I say OPINIONS I mean OPINIONS. You can argue with me. You will never change my mind, but your opinion can differ from mine--just be nice about it. Please. I have sensitive feelings.

Alright. *Deep breaths* Let's go.

1. A Popular Book/Series You Didn't Like

 
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green; Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas; Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

2. A Popular Book/Series Everyone Hates But You Love

 
The Selection by Kiera Cass. Just seems like there's a lot of hate surrounding this series. I admit I didn't LOVE the second book, but The Selection and The One were adorable!
 
3. A Love Triangle Where The Protagonist Ended Up With The Person You Didn't Want Them To Be With
 
 
 To be honest, I still haven't made up my mind. I liked one guy(Chase), then I didn't like him. And I'm still not sure I'm on board with the current relationship(after the second book). I need the conclusion to the series before I make up my mind!

4. A Popular Genre You Hardly Read

Contemporary Fiction. I like a lot of Contemporary Fiction, but I tend to read more Fantasy and Historical...

5. A Popular/Beloved Character You Dislike

Severus Snape and Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter Series.

 
They're both bullies! And yes, I've read all seven books. Yes, I do respect Snape on some levels. But there is NOT reason enough for him to act the way he does. Especially (highlight to see spoilers from book 3) when he wanted to leave Sirius to the dementors even though he must have KNOWN there was a good chance he was innocent! He just didn't want to think that Harry might have been right. He couldn't let go of his petty feelings and jealousies.
 And Draco! Everyone has such a HUGE crush on Draco.
I hate this guy. Talk about petty. He's not even that witty. He's not a nice guy. He even makes a pitiful bad guy. He's just....annoying.
 
6. A Popular Author You Can't Seem to Get Into
 
1. Richard Paul Evans
2. John Green
3. Liz Curtis Higgs
4. James Dashner (He's not bad, really!)

7. A Popular Trope You're Tired of Reading

-(Wait, I'm a WHAT?) He's/She's a Princess, Wizard, Fairy, Angel, Super Hero, etc. and didn't know it. (Not that this is a bad trope, and can't be done well...It's just used a lot).
-Insta-love. Blech.
- The beautiful main character who is convinced she's plain or ugly.

8. A Popular Series You Have No Interest In Reading


The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer and The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.

9. A Show/Movie Adaptation You Liked Better Than The Book

It took me forever to come up with one for this question. Out of all the books I've read that have been made into movies I either liked the book better, or hadn't seen the movie. Or I'd seen the movie but hadn't read the book. I couldn't think of anything. Until I scrolled way down a list of book to movie adaptations and found The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot.

 
This is an adorable movie! And wayyy better than the book. I remember reading the book in Middle School and thinking "What is this?" (Just FYI: Not an appropriate series for Middle School girls).
 
10. A Popular Style of Cover That You Can't Stand
 
Yes, this is Cait's unsolicited addition to the tag. But I liked the question! And 10 is much better than 9! So here are some covers I love to hate:
 
 
I should clarify. It's not the style of Heir of Fire I don't like. It's the girl. She's scary...and ugly. Now, I know Celaena's scary. But she's also described as beautiful, so what happened here?

And covers with shirtless guys on them don't hold much appeal to me either. Particularly the ones that don't have foreheads. Is that sunlight blaring from his chest?

I tag: Alexa @ Summer Snowflakes; Ana @ Butterflies of the Imagination; Katie @ A Writer's Faith; Opal @ Opal Swirls; and Heather @ Sometimes I'm a Story

Okay. NOW you can lay into me.

Just a note: I'll be at summer camp all next week, so, unless I get some posts scheduled, I won't be around much at all until I get back.

26 comments:

  1. Wait, people like Draco? I mean, I was starting to feel kind of bad for him in the last book or two, but I still didn't like him. And Snape is just a horribly tragic character. I have very mixed feelings about him.

    Those are some fabulous (by which I mean... strange) covers, by the way.

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    1. People do like Draco, and I can't understand why. I hardly even felt pity for him, he'd done such despicable things. But yes, Snape does induce mixed feelings....

      Haha, yes. Definitely strange. I don't know about fabulous, though....Lol!

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  2. But, but... you didn't like THE FAULT IN OUR STARS? But how? I agree with you about some of your other answers, though - I'm passionately opposed to shirtless guys on covers, and I have no interest in Twilight or The Mortal Instruments.

    Thanks for your comment on my Top Ten Tuesday, BTW! Ally Carter can do no wrong.

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    1. Yeah....it just wasn't my thing! Haha. I know. The appeal of those covers is just weird to me. Thanks for stopping by, Emily!

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  3. Feel totally the same on Princess Diaries!

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  4. Amen to this post!!!

    ***Spoiler Alerts***

    Firstly, I read The Fault In Our Stars and didn't get why people made such a big deal over it. The only thing I liked about it was Augustus's adorably ginormous vocabulary (don't know why that seemed attractive to me, but oookkaayyy). But besides that, Hazel and him had the weirdest relationship ever (I mean what did they talk about half of the time eggs and computer games and . . .) and I totally knew Von whatever his name is was going to be nothing like they had thought he would be. And killing Gus at the end of the book? What even?! The ending wrapped up way too quickly for me. One minute he was healthy and darling and the next moment he's in a wheelchair and dying. Sorry John Green. I just really did not like your book.

    Secondly, I loved the Selection too!!!! I didn't know people were hating on it, but I really enjoyed it. Really tugged on my heart strings.

    Thanks for sharing! ;)

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    1. I loved the huge vocabulary too! That's about the only thing though. Although the book was pretty funny in parts. But I totally agree with you!

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  5. Thank you for tagging me! I couldn't get into The Fault in our Stars either, and I have no interest in Twilight :)

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    1. Sure, Opal! Yeah. I'm not saying that I think Twilight would be awful, but it's just not my thing.

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  6. Hm, I totally couldn't get into The Selection when I tried to read it, but I do have a friend who adores that series, so I know that there's also a strong group of people who love that business, too. I do have a liking for Draco (curse you AVPM) but Snape I dislike, greatly. And, sad to say, I really like Twilight and I've just started Mortal Instruments, so I guess we're having discrepancies there, too. I also liked the Princess Diaries movie a little better than the books, but as for me I'm glad I read them in middle school because I think I would have been too old for them in high school, haha. Anyway, thanks so much for tagging me! I hope to do this soon! :D

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    1. Hey, no shame in liking Twilight. I've never read it, so I can't pass judgment. :) Thanks for stopping by, Heather!

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  7. I quite liked The Selection too :) OH AND I AGREE ABOUT SNAPE. He's just a bully. Blech. Oh, and The Princess Diaries movies are awesome (but I loved the books as well haha).

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  8. I absolutely love The Selection too! It's one of my all time favorite books. I have yet to check out the rest of the series though. Hopefully I'll get to it soon!
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. The Elite was just okay in my opinion, but I absolutely adored The One! I hope you read them!

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  9. Greetings :D
    There are many things you said that I agree with, though I'm a huge fan of Snape and Draco. Have you read The Heir by Keira Cass (#4 in the Selection series)?

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    1. I haven't read The Heir yet, but I hope to soon! I've heard mixed reviews, but I'm still excited. :)

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  10. I definitely agree about Snape and Malfoy - I honestly don't understand how people can like them! I quite enjoyed The Selection too, though Eadlyn is a bit annoying in The Heir.

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    1. There are more people on my side than I thought, then! I've heard that about Eadlyn. Hopefully I'll get to read it soon and find out for myself.

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  11. Wow, this was awesome! I don't know when I'll get to it, but I cannot WAIT.
    I kinda agree with you, kinda-don't about Snape: I feel bad for younger him because he was bullied and stuff, but I think that Adult-Him made his own choices. He had reasons, but totally not excuses.
    Oh goodness, I don't like Ender's Game either! I love the movie, but couldn't stand the book.


    Alexa
    thessalexa.blogspot.com
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    1. Yeah, I felt bad for him too, once I found out about everything, but I still didn't like him.

      The Ender's Game started out okay for me but then. nothing. happened. :(

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  12. I'm not much of a fan of contemporary fiction, either. I don't hate it, but like you, I'd rather read historical fiction, a genre that makes up most of my reading diet. Also, I hate the shirtless guys/girls cover trend. And the kissing cover trend. And the couples cover trend. It usually turns me away from a book right away. Thanks for tagging me! I am buried under all my tags, but hopefully I'll get around to doing this one.

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    1. I'm the same way! I don't like couples on a cover, even though I'm not adverse to romance.... And I'm with you! Historical fiction beats Contemporary any day.

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  13. I agree with you about lots. John Green. Twilight. Contemporary Fiction. Draco. Shirtless guys on covers.

    I was tagged for this one, and I have yet to do it. Eventually. However, I'm going to have to think a lot about question #3, since I tend to be very lucky in my ships. :-)

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    1. Oh, I hope you do this one! I'd like to see your answers. We agree on quite a bit, it seems.

      I tend to be lucky with my ships too. It took me forever to think of one, and even now I'm not too sure about my choice.

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