Happy Tuesday!
Because of some family emergencies, I have had to take some time off of blogging, so I couldn’t post anything until now or comment on any of your posts. And I feel awful for not reaching out lately, but I simply couldn’t. Now I’m back, and I can’t wait to talk with you all about your TTT picks.
You know, I’ve only come across a few series I know I’d probably give up on, and I’ve actually talked about them quite a bit, so I thought I’d go with the third option for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic and talk about series I hope to start and/or finish one day.
Red Rising
I’ve been eyeing this series for several years but haven’t gotten to purchase it. But last year, my friend Kevin (I still feel bad I shot him) recommended Red Rising to me. I’ve put this series off because of the constant fighting among readers who pitted it against Red Queen. But since that series is over (and I’m still disappointed), I think I’ll take the plunge.
And I can’t help but expand my sci-fi list.
Throne of Glass
Besides the final book, I have the entire series waiting on my shelf, but I keep getting distracted by newer books and forget to get to this one. Yes, like I’ve said before, I spoiled myself and know a lot about this series, but reading it in its entirety is what I’m looking for. Frankly, I need some of Aelin’s kickass sass in my life.
Shadowsong
I loved reading Wintersong, so I knew I had to read the finale. Come on, it has the freaking LABYRINTH and the GOBLIN KING. My little 90s heart is screaming at me right now. But I’m hesitant though. When I look back, I think I fell for the hype of the book, not the book itself. However, Jae-Jones is such a great writer. Then again, the reviews worry me. So I’m conflicted.
DC Icons
I’ve read Batman, and I loved it. But I haven’t gotten around to the first book in this series, and I regret skipping it. I was so excited when Warbringer came out. But (*gasp*) I forgot to get to it. I just hope I can get to read it before Catwoman comes out.
The Wrath and the Dawn
Yes, I haven’t read A Thousand and One Nights. And I’m still debating this series. But I’m a big Renée fan, I adore Flame in the Mist, and I’m a sucker for retellings even with a huge dose of romance thrown into the mix. Her writing is whimsical and lush. So I’ll take a risk on this book and hope for some fantasy.
What do you think about it? Did you like it, or did you dnf it?
Two Dark Reigns
I loved yet hated Three Dark Crowns. So why have I put the third book on this list? I don’t know. But like I said, I loved it. But perhaps, a part of me needs to know how this story goes. And frankly, I can’t let a few (cheating) characters ruin a perfectly good fantasy series for me.
Ohhhhh such a great list.
I loved Red Rising and have yet to read the sequels to Three Dark Crowns but I loved the first so can’t wait to get around to the rest.
Hope you get to read them all soon!
Jade @ Ink Scratchers
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I can’t wait to read it!
I bought the sequel right when it came out but just forgot to read it. The series gives off a creepy vibe to me.
You too!
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Red Rising is so so good and I plan on reading book 2 soon! I really enojyed Warbringer + Nightwalker and can’t wait for Catwoman.
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I keep hearing that! And I’m happy that the series is still active. Ugh, I wish I picked up a copy. 😭
Same here. She’s one of my faves.
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Ooh I hope you enjoy the Throne of Glass series!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/26/top-ten-tuesday-165/
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Me too!
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🙂
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I also have the Throne of Glass books on my shelf too! I keep getting distracted with other books 😂🙈
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I know!!! I’m the same way. I think I just want all the books before I get into it. I hated waiting for ACOWAR.
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Throne of Glass and the DC Icons made it to my list this week as well! Hopefully we get to start/finish them soon! 🙂 Great list!
My TTT: https://rockyreads.wordpress.com/2018/06/26/top-ten-tuesday-13/
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Thanks! I bet that I’ll see them both on several blogs. I love Sarah’s ACOTAR, so I have doubt I’ll like her first series.
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I hope your real life emergencies have settled down for the time being!
Ugh, I keep wanting to start some of Sarah J. Maas’ books, but I’m seeing her series way too much today. Hahaha.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
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Thankfully, they have. Thank you! ❤️
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I am TOTALLY guilty of owning/hoarding the Throne of Glass series books and not starting them either!! We should really get on that lol! Also if you’re a Renee fan I would definitely give The Wrath and The Dawn a try. I really loved it! Her writing is just beautiful! If you’d like to check out rainbow colored pride stacks (the theme I went with this week) feel free to check out my post here: http://nerdnarrationblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/26/top-ten-tuesday-pride-stacks/
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You’d think we’d read them before the final book comes out. But no.
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Haha so accurate it hurts! =D
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Red Rising is WORLDS better than Red Queen, and totally worth a read! And obviously I’m Team-You-Need-Aelin-In-Your-Life!!!
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I can see that, and I’m a RQ fan 😂
Yessss! And Lysandra! And Manon. Okay, I might as well throw in the entire court.
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I really loved Wrath and the Dawn so I hope you get to it! I’m also waaaaaaayyy behind on the Throne of Glass series… I only read the first one and that is it! I always figure I’ll get around to them eventually but I just haven’t yet. ❤
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Lol, I feel the same way about TOG. It’s there, and I remember it, but I just have too many books to read.
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I feel like I’ve read Maas’s ACOMAF series so I’ve given her literally thousands of pages of my attention 😀 That should count for something 😀
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Omg yes! It certainly does.
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DC Icons is one of my favorite series!!!! I’m so excited for Catwoman to come out but at least you have time to catch up before then 🙂
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Agreed! I can’t wait for Catwoman.
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Red Rising is a book I want to read and a series I want to start! Trying to finish up others first. I have so many series going on right now! Great list!
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Thanks!
LOL, I know the feeling. We’re juggling so many series that sometimes we don’t know where one starts, and the other begins. 😂
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Yes, so true! Sometimes they can just run together. I’m always telling myself, I’ll wait until they are all out and then I start them anyways. lol
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The Wrath and the Dawn is great! I haven’t yet finished book 2, but the first book was fantastic!
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Ahh! I can’t wait to read it. 😀
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The Wrath and the Dawn was good, although I liked Flame in the Mist better.
Are the DC Icons books standalone books, or are they ones you need to read in order?
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Nice. That’s what I’ve been hearing from readers.
No, they’re standalone, thankfully.
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