I shouldn’t be surprised that I’ve forgotten so much about the earlier books. It’s been nearly two years to the date since I first read Crown of Midnight, the second book in the bestselling Throne of Glass series. I always stated this book was one of my favorites, and I don’t think that’s changed at all either.
This review will contain spoilers! You can read my initial review of this review (with spoilers!) on Goodreads.
Top Ten Tuesday has been on a hiatus ever since Jamie at The Broke and the Bookish has been on maternity leave. But I’m glad to be back with the themes, and I’m really excited to share this one with you. The overall topic is “10 Book Recommendations for _________” and you can insert whatever you want. I decided to go with YA contemporaries since I used to not read them at all. But over the past year or so, I’ve definitely read some great ones, and I wanted to share some of my favorites with you! 🙂
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to post a reread review of this book, but when I looked and saw that it’s been two years since I read this book, I thought I ought to. 🙂 With Tower of Dawn releasing next month, I definitely decided it was time for a reread. Good thing, too, since I read this and a lot of mixed feelings, especially about the fact I forgot so much stuff! XD
This review will definitely be full of spoilers! Read at your own risk! You can read my first review of this book over on Goodreads.
When I finished The Dark Days Club a few weeks ago, I checked my local library for this book, its sequel. I was so relieved to see it available so I instantly put a hold on it! I brought this book with me while I was on vacation (I should write a post about that…). It held me over on the long drive (Husband drove, don’t worry ^_^), and when I returned home, I devoured the book. Now I just want book 3!
I didn’t know what to think of this book when I first went into it. After reading Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic, which everyone raved about but I just found meh, I started This Savage Song with hesitation. But I loved it, and my heart hurt when I found out it was only a duology. However, Our Dark Duet didn’t disappoint!
Wow, why have I not seen this book around Instagram or Twitter more often? It’s amazing! Truthfully, I was only slightly hesitant to pick this up because I wasn’t sure I would be able to relate to the musical aspect of this book, but whatever! Who cares because this book is amazing!
I picked this book up on a whim when I saw it in the new YA section at the library. I’ll admit the cover is not exactly what drew me to the book since it’s just a picture of a scowling Leo Tolstoy, author of Anna Karenina (not my favorite classic by far, but you know). It was actually the description of the book on the inside flap.
I pulled this book from my TBR jar (which just grew by 13 books recently, hehe). I devoured this book. I probably say that often, but I don’t know how else to describe how amazing a book is that I finish it within a matter of days, but also don’t want it to end! Ahhhh!
This book also made me realize how much I love Regency fiction, and the fact that it’s YA makes it all the better!
What to Say Next was a pleasant surprise. I haven’t read Buxbaum’s YA debut novel, Tell Me Three Things, but I bought it immediately after reading this book. I picked up What to Say Next at the North Texas Teen Book Festival this past March. I didn’t know much about it. Truthfully, I just picked it up from the booth.
Well, I’m glad I did. So glad.
The Great Library series is one of those weird series where the first book Ink and Bone was just meh. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to pick up the rest of the books. But what did I find myself doing about a year ago on NetGalley?
“Oh, Paper and Fire? What’s this? The 2nd book in the series? I’ll request it!”
Well, I’m so glad I did! Paper and Fire blew me out of the water, so when I specifically requested the third of the five book series, Ash and Quill, I had high expectations. I’m glad to say I wasn’t disappointed. 🙂
So thanks to Berkeley Publishing Group and NetGalley for giving me a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
