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Friday, December 30, 2016

Top 10 of 2016: Top 10 Books We're Looking Forward to in 2017

For week two of our Ten Days of Top Tens, we're participating in Top Ten of 2016 hosted by Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Dark Faerie Tales.
Today's topic is Top Ten Books We're Looking Forward To in 2017


Windwitch (The Witchlands #2) by Susan Dennard
Releases on January 3, 2017
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Traitor to the Throne (Rebel of the Sands #2) by Alwyn Hamilton
Releases on March 7, 2017
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White Hot (Hidden Legacy #2) by Ilona Andrews
Releases on May 30, 2017
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Silver Silence (Psy-Changeling Trinity #1) by Nalini Singh
Releases on June 13, 2017
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A Conjuring of Light (Shades of Magic #3) by V. E. Schwab
Releases on February 21, 2017
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee
Releases on June 20, 2017
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Thick as Thieves (The Queen's Thief #5) by Megan Whalen Turner
Releases on May 16, 2017
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Flame in the Mist (Flame in the Mist #1) by Renee Ahdieh
Releases on May 16, 2017
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Untitled (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas
Releases October 2017
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Untitled (The Illuminae Files #3) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Releases Fall 2017
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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Top 10 of 2016: Best Book Boyfriends/Girlfriends of 2016

For week two of our Ten Days of Top Tens, we're participating in Top Ten of 2016 hosted by Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Dark Faerie Tales.

Today's topic is Best Book Boyfriends/Girlfriends of 2016. We decided to do a little bit of both, so here are our fave five BFs and five BFFs of the year.

Best Boyfriends

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Occam in Curse on the Land (Soulwood #2) by Faith Hunter

The heroine in this series, Nell, is very sheltered and socially awkward. She has no idea why she's even want a boyfriend, but she trusts Occam and I loved seeing them bond in this second book. I think in his mind, they're a couple but he's waiting patiently for her to figure it out. 


Adam in Fire Touched (Mercy Thompson #9) by Patricia Briggs

I don't think there will ever come a time where I am not in love with Adam Hauptman from the Mercy Thompson books. He's a bit old school and a werewolf but I adore him. He doesn't hesitate in taking care of Mercy and his pack and I love that! If that wasn't enough, there's a certain scene in this last book that just sealed the deal even further for me. If you read the book, you totally know what I'm talking about.


Raphael in Archangel's Heart (Guild Hunter #9) by Nalini Singh

It's not a secret that I didn't like Raphael at first but I've come to adore him over the course of the series. He's still the scary archangel we meet in Angels' Blood but he's been tempered a bit by his love for Elena. I just love how he has evolved as a character. He's loyal to his people and doesn't care that everyone know just how much he loves Elena. And he'll mess you up if you try to touch what is his. I love almost all of the male leads in this series but Raphael wins first place hands down. I can't wait to see how he steals my heart next.

 

Carswell Thorne in Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles #4.5) by Marissa Meyer

Oh Captain! My Captain! Thorne is my favorite male lead from the whole Lunar Chronicles series! How could I not love him when he was modeled after my love, Captain Mal Reynolds? I could read about all the trouble this man gets into for forever!


Roth in Every Last Breath (The Dark Elements #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I LOVED Roth from Armentout's Dark Elements series. He was so deliciously wicked but so likable!  The back and forth for Leila between him and Zayne was so painful for me throughout that trilogy, but I always stayed true to my man, Roth! Those bad boys get me...Every. Single. Time. 


Best BFFs

 

Sophie from Managed (VIP #2) by Kristen Callihan

I fell in love with Sophie from page one of this book. She's bubbly, chatty and smart as a whip. And she is so witty! I finished this book totally in love with Gabriel and wanting Sophie to be real so we could be best friends. Think of all the shenanigans we could get into together!

 

 Ella Malikov from Gemina (The Illuminae Files #2) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Ella was my favorite part of reading Gemina! She's kind of foul-mouthed and grumpy but I loved her! She is sassy and loyal and I know that she'll try her best to keep my goldfish alive. Who wouldn't want to be best friends with her? Actually, I want to be best friends with all the women leads in this book. Kady and Hanna are both BAMFs like Ella. Think of all the trouble we could get into!


 

Evie from Day Zero (The Arcana Chronicles #3.5) by Kresley Cole

Evie is a complicated girl. I almost picked Selena because she has definitely grown on me during the series. But, I went with Evie. I think her character has grown a bunch during the first three books and I would certainly want those poison princess powers on MY side during the post-apocalypse world...or, you know...ANYTIME BECAUSE THEY'RE AWESOME. 


 

Manon from Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas

Okay. Manon may not seem all warm and cheery and the ideal BFF. But, in a pickle, she's the chick you want to have by your side. Manon is nothing if not fiercely loyal. If she's decided you're worth her time and she likes you she will fight to the death for you. That's a BFF I'd like to have. Plus, I'd get to ride a dragon.



Cress from Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles #4.5) by Marissa Meyer

I just love Cress. I think she'd be the ideal girl friend to lounge around on the couch and eat Twizzlers with while binge watching girly shows on Netflix and talking about what a pain in the butt Thorne is. 

 

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Top 10 of 2016: Best Debuts of 2016

For week two of our Ten Days of Top Tens, we're participating in Top Ten of 2016 hosted by Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Dark Faerie Tales.

Today's topic is Top Ten Debuts of 2016.


A Promise of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #1) by Amanda Bouchet
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Gretl's Goodreads Review 


Rebel of the Sands (Rebel of the Sands #1) by Alwyn Hamilton
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Gretl's Goodreads Review


The Abyss Surrounds Us (The Abyss Surrounds Us #1) by Emily Skrutskie
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Gretl's RTFB


Timekeeper (Timekeeper #1) by Tara Sim
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Rose Red's Goodreads Review 


Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper #1) by Kerri Maniscalco
 

The Invisible Library (The Invisible Library #1) by Genevieve Cogman
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Sleeping Giants (Themis Files #1) by Sylvain Neuvel
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The Star-Touched Queen (The Star-Touched Queen #1) by Roshani Chokski
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Rose Red's Review 


The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn #1) by Renee Ahdieh


Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah. J. Maas
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Goldilox's Review 

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Top 10 of 2016: Best Book Covers of 2016

For week two of our Ten Days of Top Tens, we're participating in Top Ten of 2016 hosted by Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Dark Faerie Tales.


Today's topic is Top Ten Covers of 2016. Here are some of our faves:
(We tried to include the cover artist/designer where we could.)

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Heartless by Marissa Meyer
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Nevernight (Nevernight #1) by Jay Kristoff
Cover by Jason Chan

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A World Without You by Beth Revis

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This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity #1) by Victoria Schwab
Cover by Jenna Stempel

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Truthwitch (The Witchlands #1) by Susan Dennard
Cover by Scott Grimando

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Fire Touched (Mercedes Thompson #9) by Patricia Briggs
Cover by Dan dos Santos

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Breath of Earth (Breath of Earth #1) by Beth Cato
Cover by Richard Aquan and Gene Mollica

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Blood of the Earth (Soulwood #1) by Faith Hunter
Cover by Lauren Panepinto

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Necrotech (Necrotech #1) by K.C. Alexander
Cover by Cody Tilson

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The Abyss Surrounds Us (The Abyss Surrounds Us #1) by Emily Skrutskie
Cover by Emilie Skrutskie and the Flux Design Team

Monday, December 26, 2016

Top 10 of 2016: Best Books We’ve Read in 2016

For week two of our Ten Days of Top Tens, we're participating in Top Ten of 2016 hosted by Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Dark Faerie Tales.

Today's topic is Best Books We've Read in 2016. Because there are three of us, we're cheating a little bit on this one and giving you two lists. Our top ten adult books and our top ten YAs read in 2016.

Adult



Breath of Earth (Breath of Earth #1) by Beth Cato
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Gretl's Goodreads Review



Blood of the Earth (Soulwood #1) by Faith Hunter
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Gretl's Goodreads Review



Fire Touched (Mercy Thompson #9) by Patricia Briggs
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Rose Red's Review



The Voodoo Killings (Kincaid Strange #1) by Kristi Charish 
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Rose Red's Review
Gretl's Goodreads Review



The Sight (Devil's Isle #2) by Chloe Neill
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Rose Red and Gretl's Review


The Dirt On Ninth Grave (Charley Davidson #9) by Darynda Jones
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Gretl's Goodreads Review
Goldilox's Audiobook Review



Archangel's Heart (Guild Hunter #9) by Nalini Singh
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Rose Red's Review



Kings Rising (Captive Prince #3) by C.S. Pacat
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Rose Red's RTFB



Midnight Marked (Chicagoland Vampires #12) by Chloe Neill
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Gretl's Review
Rose Red's Goodreads Review



Magic Binds (Kate Daniels #9) by Ilona Andrews
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 Rose Red's Review


YA



Truthwitch (Witchlands #1) by Susan Dennard
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Gretl's RTFB



Rebel of the Sands (Rebel of the Sands #1) by Alwyn Hamilton
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Gretl's Goodreads Review


Gemina (The Illuminae Files #2) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
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Rose Red's Review
Goldilox's Review



Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass #4) by Sarah J. Maas
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 Goldilox's Review


A World Without You by Beth Revis
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 Goldilox's Review


Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer
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Goldilox's Audiobook Review


The Raven King (The Raven Cycle #4) by Maggie Stiefvater
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 Rose Red's Review



Timekeeper (Timekeeper #1) by Tara Sim
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Rose Red's Goodreads Review



This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity #1) by Victoria Schwab
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Rose Red's Review
Goldilox's (Partial) Audiobook Review



Bright Blaze of Magic (Black Blade #3) by Jennifer Estep
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Rose Red's Review
Gretl's Goodreads Review