Monday, June 13, 2016

The Mid Year Freak Out Tag



Saw this tag on 26 Countless Possibilities and decided to do it myself!

Best Book Read in 2016?

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater. Why did it take me so long to read this gem of a book?


Special shout out to Ruined, An Ember in the Ashes, and Whistling Past the Graveyard--other five star reads.

Best Sequel You've Read so Far in 2016?

I've only read 5 sequels so far, but I really enjoyed The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski. Although, I'm currently reading The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater and feel it will most definitely become a favorite.


New Release You Haven't Read Yet But Want To?

There are way too many. But I would especially love to get my hands on Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton.


Most Anticipated Release(s) for Second Half of 2016?

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany.
Like a River Glorious by Rae Carson
Heartless by Marissa Meyer



Biggest Disappointment?

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers. My review.


Biggest Surprise?

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These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner. I didn't expect to love it as much as I did! My review.


New Favorite Author?

Sabaa Tahir, the author of the wonderful An Ember in the Ashes.


Newest Fictional Crush?

I'm with Sierra on this one. The Raven Boys! Yes, yes, all of them. Maybe Ronan not as much as the others, though. Love him, but I fear we would clash quite a bit.

Newest Favorite Character?

Ahem. I have more than one, thank you. Starla from Whistling Past the Graveyard. Blue and The Raven Boys from The Raven Boys

*hugs them*

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Book That Made You Cry?

HAHAHA. No. I have not read a book that could penetrate my cold, dead heart.

Whistling Past the Graveyard was touching, though.

Book That Made You Happy?

Stars Above by Marissa Meyer


Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year?

I bought this really pretty edition of Pride and Prejudice.

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What Books Do You "Need" to Read by the End of the Year?

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. (I'm on chapter 3. We'll see what happens).
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

+ a gazillion others.

I tag anyone who wants to do this! If you do it, leave a link to your post in the comments because I'd love to see your answers!

12 comments:

  1. It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoyed The Raven Boys! I'm also thrilled to see the rest of the Raven Cycle books on your TBR; they just get more and more amazing with every book!

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    1. I finished the series, and yes, they were all amazing!!

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  2. So many here I still need to read - I hope to complete this tag soon, too!

    Thanks for visiting my blog earlier!

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  3. I am beyond thrilled that you read an adored The Raven Boys ♥ I literally CAN NOT WAIT to see how you make out with the rest of the series!! And well, if you need therapy once you're done, me and Lee^^ can help you out and offer shoulders to cry on XD

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    1. I loved them!! I can't believe that it's over. I honestly feel like I could have read that series forever, and it is very rare for me to feel that way about a series!

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  4. SO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK IN THE BLOGGING WORLD!!! <3

    Lol, I wonder why so many bookworms have cold impenetrable hearts. Maybe authors have broken us too many times?

    Also, I'm so with you on Rebels of the Sands. I need to find that one.


    Alexa
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    1. I'M SO HAPPY TO BE BACK!!

      Haha, I don't know but that's a good theory. Thanks for stopping by, Alexa!!

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  5. Six of Crows is awesome, I think you will like it. The Raven Boys, love those guys.

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    1. I've been looking forward to Six of Crows for a long time! My library has it, and I'm excited!

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  6. THE RAVEN BOYS! THE RAVEN BOYS! THE RAVEN BOYS! Personally I *think* my fave is TDT, but BL,LB is amazing. I cannot wait to reread them all, soon <3333

    That edition of P&P is gorgeous! Also I hope War and Peace goes well, good luck! Also I'm so excited for The Cursed Child I can hardly think. ALSO I really must read some Leigh Bardugo!

    Great post, Ally, I enjoyed it :)

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    1. They're sooo good!! I think TRB and TDT are my favorites :)

      Thanks, Emily!

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