Tuesday 22 March 2016

Top Ten Tuesday Forty Four

Top Ten Books I loved but haven't talked about enough

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature/ meme hosted by The Broke and Bookish.  This weeks topic was one I was excited for as I love talking about underrated books and I so I was happy to jump at the chance to talk about some of the books I haven't spoken about anywhere near enough.  And so, enjoy! 


1) The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey - This was one of my favourites from last year and the final book in the series is my most anticipated release for this year, and yet, I still feel as though I have barely spoken about my love for it, particularly online.  Not only do I love the series, but it also pushed me to read more sci-fi, something I am very grateful for.  

2) Half Bad by Sally Green - When I read this book some time last autumn, I really did enjoy it.  And yet, in the months since, I have barely ever spoken about this book to anyone or anywhere, for no reason at all.  It was gripping, unique and just such a good story - and I need to start talking about it an awful lot more.  

3) Just listen by Sarah Dessen - I actually read this one quite early on last year, and yet, I have yet to so much of mention it in anything or to anyone.  Why?!  I really enjoyed this one and ever since reading it I've been wanting to get into more Sarah Dessen, but it has somehow been left out of the limelight - until now.  



4) Wonder by R.J. Palacio - For a book I read in one day, this one strangely gets forgotten when I talk about some of my favourites, or even books I enjoyed.  I loved how heartbreaking yet touching this story was and I plan on rereading it sometime in the future just to relieve the beauty of it.  

5) The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare - Yes, I know that this is a hugely popular series and so clearly alot of people do talk about how much they love it, but personally I really don't think I do.  Despite only having the last two books left to read, I haven't spoken about this amazing series much at all, and so hopefully that will change by the time I make it to the final book so that I can give these books the love they deserve.
  
6) The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith - Even after doing a review for this one, I still don't think I have fully shared the love, not only for this book, but for Jennifer E. Smith in general.  I've now read two of hers and I enjoyed them both immensely, with their cute, heartwarming romances and beautiful settings.
  


7) Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by David Levithan - Despite speaking about how much I love David Levithan as an author, I don't believe I have talked about my most recent read of this all that much, even though I thoroughly enjoyed it.  It combined all the components I love in one of his novels with a brand new story that was funny and sarcastic whilst also being heartwarming and even cute at times.  

8) Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher - I adore this book to pieces, and, despite talking about it soon after I read it, since it has almost been forgotten.  Granted, I do think I gave it the love it deserved at first, but now it seems to have joined all of these other forgotten gems - and a book like this really shouldn't be forgotten. 


9) Ice Kissed by Amanda Hocking - Yes, I will admit I do talk about Amanda Hocking a fair bit, but this series has almost become lost amongst so many of my other favourites recently.  I loved this second installment in particular as it faster paced, gripping and just all round amazing, even if it isn't perfect.  This is definitely a series that deserves more love than it's getting.

10) It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini - Finally, this is one that I honestly can't remember saying much about to anyone - and yet I loved it.  I adored all the characters and the storyline and I am really annoyed at myself for not speaking up about it more! 


Which of your favourites do you not talk enough about?  

12 comments:

  1. I LOVED The Fifth Wave!
    After the fourth book into TMI series I had to stop reading them. This series should have stopped on the third book.
    My TTT.

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    1. Same I can't wait for The Last Star to be released! I also agree that TMI could have been just a trilogy but I also am still enjoying the series and the characters so I'm determined to finish.

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  2. Great list. I love It’s Kind of a Funny Story. It was one of the best books I read in 2014.

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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    1. I also loved it but I don't hear it talked about that much anymore!

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  3. I absolutely love TMI series! Have you read The Infernal Devices? Or watched the Shadowhunters TV show??

    Thanks for stopping by my TTT! :)

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    1. I really enjoying it so far, and hope to read the Infernal devices once I have finished it. Yes I do watch the Shadowhunters TV show and I actually really enjoy it!

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  4. I bought It's Kind of a Funny Story years ago after hearing about it and still haven't read it. I need to do that soon! And yes to Just Listen! It's one of my favorite Sarah Dessen's. I'd definitely recommend The Truth About Forever and This Lullaby. Two more of my favorites of hers.

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    1. Yes, I would highly recommend reading it its a great book! I have yet to actually read more Sarah Dessen so I'll make sure to try those ones soon!

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  5. Omg I LOVE The Mortal Instruments, but I'm definitely not in danger of never talking about it. XD I probably do the opposite and never shut up about it...hehe. But I'm the same with Half Bad! IT IS SO UNIQUE AND AWESOME AND WONDERFUL...yet I somehow rarely even mention it??! Wut weirdness is my life. Gah. I cannot wait for Half Lost!!

    Thanks for stopping by @ Paper Fury!

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    1. I wish I didn't shut up about it rather than just barely talking about it! And yes, Half Bad is amazing and yet somehow I still have yet to read Half Wild so that definitely needs to get read before Half Lost!

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  6. I am hoping to read The 5th Wave soon! Im a little nervous because I've heard mixed things but it sounds like a book I would like. I'm glad to hear you had a positive experience with it. I've read half of the Mortal Instruments series but I need to finish it up :)

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    1. I'd definitely give it a go, despite the mixed reviews, especially if it sounds like your sort of book. I'm also halfway through the series and am currently reading the fifth one at the moment - hope you enjoy the rest of the books and The 5th Wave!

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