Hello, so this week the second week or so of NanoWrimo and a lot of us are starting to get up there word count wise and plot out our stories, which is nothing less than AWESOME. If you have not reached a certain point yet or, are not on track, do not worry. There is still plenty of time to get in some serious word count. The first week of Nanowrimo I couldn't really get into my story, and kept switching Ideas so I would be typing one story about a hundred words in and then switch to the next. So my only advice for this week is stick with it. I can guarantee you it will be worth it in the end. And after, or in case you have already finished a manuscript (edited and all) you can sign up and submit it here: http://www.swoonreads.com/submit-a-manuscript For a chance to win a 15,000 dollar book deal. http://www.swoonreads.com/ is an official sponsor of nanwrimo. So big thank you to them. :)
This week we are doing top ten books, movies, or songs that can hopefully inspire some creativity.
Books:
1. The House on Mango Street-Sandra Cisneros
2. Fight Club-Chuck Palahnuik
3. The Catcher in the Rye-J.D. Salinger
4. Shatter Me-Tahereh Mafi
(All of these were chosen for there unique writing styles and original story lines)
Music:
1. Hideaway-Karen O. and the Kids
2. Over the Love-Florence and the Machine
3. Buzzcut Season-Lorde
4. Back to Black-Amy Winehouse
Movies:
1. E.T. (Stephen Spielberg. Universal Pictures.)
2. Coraline (Laika, Focus Features, Henry Selick, Universal pictures. Originally based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman.))
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Top Ten Tuesday: Halloween Themed Novels
So this week, is Halloween and in honor of that I though it would, be cool to list the top ten books, movies, or music that either are the best Halloween themed or that may have a scene or two, in correspondence with the spooky 'Holiday.' :)
10. The Portrait of Dorian Grey-Oscar Wilde
The novel is primarily centered around Dorian Grey a young, handsome and successful man who's vain and arrogant ways lead to his eventual downfall. Throughout the a painting created for him begins to grow more and more grotesque depending on his sins of that day. Which leads the reader to believe that the paintings is in fact a reflection of his soul.
9. Frankenstein-Mary Shelly.
This book is one perfectly themed for Halloween.
It's creepy, mysterious, and even grotesque.
A portion of this book is dedicated to the workings of fictional scientists:Victor Frankenstein who has always been a bit unorthodox in his methods of madness.
8. The Phantom of the Opera-Gaston Leurox.
This book has been adapted numerous times, in the form of Movies, Opera, Ballets and even its music.
Like Mary Shelly's Frankenstein it is a Gothic novel centered around a Haunted French Opera house. It incorporates elements of terror, spookiness, and genuine curiosity.
7. Carrie-Stephen King.
Carrie, is centered around a young teenage outcast, who uses her powers, such as telekinesis against those who regularly torment and bully her at school. Which leads to an eventual disaster during prom night that results, in the loss of hundreds of lives.
6. The Shinning-Stephen Kind.
This novel also by Stephen King. Revolves primarily around Protagonist Jack Torrance who travels with his family to a hotel in order to be a caretaker there. There son Danny is able to see the terrible things that happened in the hotels past. Soon after, a terrible storm cuts off the power and isolates the hotel. Which is then haunted by terrible forces of evil. That leaves everyone in danger. The Shining was adapted into a successful film By Stanley Kubrick and released in 1980.
5. Dracula-Bram Stoker.
Dracula, is a Gothic novel centered around the fictional vampire of the same name. Throughout the book Dracula fights against a small band of men, in his attempt to move from Transylvania to England.
4. The legends of sleepy hollow-Washington Irving.
The Legends of Sleepy Hollow is actually a collection of short stories written by Irving.
The novel centers around the small haunted town of Sleepy Hollow (believed to be base off of Terry Town, New York)That becomes 'haunted' by a headless horsemen.
3. Sherlock Holmes- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Sherlock Holmes is based on two primary characters:Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. A spunky, yet brilliant, detective and strict but caring doctor. This is on the list because of its Gothic attributes and spunky, yet almost unreal humor and investigations.
Here's an interesting fact. Arthur Conan Doyle wanted to kill off Mr. Holmes for real in the series but fans of the book expressed such outrage that he decided to add on more installments. There have been numerous book, to film and book to television adaptions. Perhaps some of the most famous, is the U.K. BBC series staring, primarily Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman staring as Sherlock Holmes, and John Watson. Another film adaption made before the popular series stars, Robert Downy Jr. As Sherlock, Jude Law as Watson and Rachel McAdam's as Irene Adler.
2.The Horror at Red Hook-H.P. Lovecraft.
This is a short story published in January of 1927. It's on the list for obvious reasons.
1. The Tell Tale Heart-Edgar Allen Poe
This comes in at number one on the list. Due to its ability to convince the reader that the narrator (who commits a murder) is in fact not insane. Even though he kills someone, chops them up into little pieces and then hides the dismembered body underneath the floor boards of his house. The narrator then begins to 'hear' the heart beating of the man he murdered possibly due to guilt. This story is utterly macabre as was Mr. Poe'specialty.
10. The Portrait of Dorian Grey-Oscar Wilde
The novel is primarily centered around Dorian Grey a young, handsome and successful man who's vain and arrogant ways lead to his eventual downfall. Throughout the a painting created for him begins to grow more and more grotesque depending on his sins of that day. Which leads the reader to believe that the paintings is in fact a reflection of his soul.
9. Frankenstein-Mary Shelly.
This book is one perfectly themed for Halloween.
It's creepy, mysterious, and even grotesque.
A portion of this book is dedicated to the workings of fictional scientists:Victor Frankenstein who has always been a bit unorthodox in his methods of madness.
8. The Phantom of the Opera-Gaston Leurox.
This book has been adapted numerous times, in the form of Movies, Opera, Ballets and even its music.
Like Mary Shelly's Frankenstein it is a Gothic novel centered around a Haunted French Opera house. It incorporates elements of terror, spookiness, and genuine curiosity.
7. Carrie-Stephen King.
Carrie, is centered around a young teenage outcast, who uses her powers, such as telekinesis against those who regularly torment and bully her at school. Which leads to an eventual disaster during prom night that results, in the loss of hundreds of lives.
6. The Shinning-Stephen Kind.
This novel also by Stephen King. Revolves primarily around Protagonist Jack Torrance who travels with his family to a hotel in order to be a caretaker there. There son Danny is able to see the terrible things that happened in the hotels past. Soon after, a terrible storm cuts off the power and isolates the hotel. Which is then haunted by terrible forces of evil. That leaves everyone in danger. The Shining was adapted into a successful film By Stanley Kubrick and released in 1980.
5. Dracula-Bram Stoker.
Dracula, is a Gothic novel centered around the fictional vampire of the same name. Throughout the book Dracula fights against a small band of men, in his attempt to move from Transylvania to England.
4. The legends of sleepy hollow-Washington Irving.
The Legends of Sleepy Hollow is actually a collection of short stories written by Irving.
The novel centers around the small haunted town of Sleepy Hollow (believed to be base off of Terry Town, New York)That becomes 'haunted' by a headless horsemen.
3. Sherlock Holmes- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Sherlock Holmes is based on two primary characters:Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. A spunky, yet brilliant, detective and strict but caring doctor. This is on the list because of its Gothic attributes and spunky, yet almost unreal humor and investigations.
Here's an interesting fact. Arthur Conan Doyle wanted to kill off Mr. Holmes for real in the series but fans of the book expressed such outrage that he decided to add on more installments. There have been numerous book, to film and book to television adaptions. Perhaps some of the most famous, is the U.K. BBC series staring, primarily Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman staring as Sherlock Holmes, and John Watson. Another film adaption made before the popular series stars, Robert Downy Jr. As Sherlock, Jude Law as Watson and Rachel McAdam's as Irene Adler.
2.The Horror at Red Hook-H.P. Lovecraft.
This is a short story published in January of 1927. It's on the list for obvious reasons.
1. The Tell Tale Heart-Edgar Allen Poe
This comes in at number one on the list. Due to its ability to convince the reader that the narrator (who commits a murder) is in fact not insane. Even though he kills someone, chops them up into little pieces and then hides the dismembered body underneath the floor boards of his house. The narrator then begins to 'hear' the heart beating of the man he murdered possibly due to guilt. This story is utterly macabre as was Mr. Poe'specialty.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Crime Shows
1.) White Collar (available on Netflix)
I have recently become obsessed with White Collar because of the aspect of it. If you don't know what it is, it's a show about a guy that was a white collar criminal that got captured by the FBI, and then he strikes a deal with the head of the FBI's White Collar crime unit, Special Agent Peter Burke, that as long as he wears a tracking anklet, and helps with cases, he can spend the time that he was supposed to spend in prison (four years) helping catch guys that are like he was before jail. The main character, Neal Caffery, is played by Matt Bomer. I also know him as Cooper Anderson, Blain's older brother on Glee. And now, because of White Collar, I have become obsessed with the whole aspect of White Collar crimes and Heist' s and things like that. I even started reading Heist Society by Ally Carter because of it. It really is a show that should be watched. There are 3 seasons on Netflix.
2.) Burn Notice (available on Netflix) (one season left)
Burn Notice is about a spy named Michael Weston that was "burned." Throughout the series, he tries to find out who burned him while helping other people with their problems with people like drug lords and people that hurt other people they knew. I haven't seen the new season that's on Netflix, but I have seen the other episodes. The main character, Michael Weston, is played by Jeffrey Donovan. There are 6 seasons on Netflix.
3.) Bones (available on Netflix)
Bones is about a women named Temperance "Bones" Brennan that is a forensic anthropologist that is partners with FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth solve murder cases. It's full of hilarious wit and people that make up the cast that are in every episode, like the cast isn't just mainly focused on Booth and Brennan. Booth is Played by David Boreanaz and Brennan is played by Emily Deschanel There are 8 seasons on Netflix.
4.) Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds is a very dark crime show. It is based on the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit crime team that solves murder and kidnapping cases all across the country. They focus a lot on profiling the unknown subject (unsub) rather than focusing on the crime itself. After they profile the unsub, that is what usually leads them to make the arrest on the criminal, and usually they catch the criminal in the middle of doing the crime. In the team, there is Chief Agent Aaron Hotchner (played by Thomas Gibson), Supervisory Special Agent Derek Morgan(played by Shemar Moore). Doctor Spencer Reid (played by Matthew Gray Gubler), Senior Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi (played by Joe Mantegna), Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau (played by A. J. Cook), Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss (played by Paget Brewster), and Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia (played by Kirsten Vangsness).
5.) Life (available on Netflix) (canceled)
Life is about a detective, named Charlie Crews, that was sent to prison for 12 years because he was framed for the murder of a family. Throughout the series, he tries to find out who framed him, and who was the actual killer. Charlie Crews is played by Damien Lewis. Both seasons are on Netflix.
6.) Numb3rs (available on Netflix) (canceled)
Numb3rs is a show about two brothers, one an FBI Special Agent and the other a genus mathematician that uses his math skills to help his brother solve crimes. Special Agent Don Eppes is played by Rob Morrow, and his brother Charlie Eppes (the genus) is played by David Krumholtz. All six seasons are on Netflix.
7.) Psych (available on Netflix)
Psych is a goofy crime drama that focuses on so-called psychic Shawn Spencer (played by James Roday) and his friend Burton "Gus" Guster (played by Dulé Hill). Shawn and Gus help SBPD solve crimes using Shawn's "psychic" abilities. There are 6 seasons on Netflix.
8.) Murder, She Wrote (available o Netflix) (canceled)
Murder, She Wrote is about an author that helps solve crimes then writes those crimes into her books. Author Jessica Fletcher is played by Angela Lansbury. All 12 seasons are on Netflix.
9.) NCIS
NCIS is a crime drama revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The show stars Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll, and David McCallum, currently. It is not on Netflix.
10.) White Collar (available on Netflix)
I know that I already put it on this list but it is so good!!!!!!! I seriously love it, and it makes you wonder if he is going to take the art or whatever is at stake in that episode. Each episode makes you have a mini heart attack every time Neal does something that goes against the rules of his agreement with the FBI. It makes you wonder, "Neal, how are you gonna get out?" every time. I love it so much!!! If you haven't seen it, you need to see it, right now!! Not to mention that Neal Caffery is really, REALLY good looking, it should be illegal to be that good looking. Again, the first three seasons are available on Netflix at the moment.
I have recently become obsessed with White Collar because of the aspect of it. If you don't know what it is, it's a show about a guy that was a white collar criminal that got captured by the FBI, and then he strikes a deal with the head of the FBI's White Collar crime unit, Special Agent Peter Burke, that as long as he wears a tracking anklet, and helps with cases, he can spend the time that he was supposed to spend in prison (four years) helping catch guys that are like he was before jail. The main character, Neal Caffery, is played by Matt Bomer. I also know him as Cooper Anderson, Blain's older brother on Glee. And now, because of White Collar, I have become obsessed with the whole aspect of White Collar crimes and Heist' s and things like that. I even started reading Heist Society by Ally Carter because of it. It really is a show that should be watched. There are 3 seasons on Netflix.
2.) Burn Notice (available on Netflix) (one season left)
Burn Notice is about a spy named Michael Weston that was "burned." Throughout the series, he tries to find out who burned him while helping other people with their problems with people like drug lords and people that hurt other people they knew. I haven't seen the new season that's on Netflix, but I have seen the other episodes. The main character, Michael Weston, is played by Jeffrey Donovan. There are 6 seasons on Netflix.
3.) Bones (available on Netflix)
Bones is about a women named Temperance "Bones" Brennan that is a forensic anthropologist that is partners with FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth solve murder cases. It's full of hilarious wit and people that make up the cast that are in every episode, like the cast isn't just mainly focused on Booth and Brennan. Booth is Played by David Boreanaz and Brennan is played by Emily Deschanel There are 8 seasons on Netflix.
4.) Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds is a very dark crime show. It is based on the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit crime team that solves murder and kidnapping cases all across the country. They focus a lot on profiling the unknown subject (unsub) rather than focusing on the crime itself. After they profile the unsub, that is what usually leads them to make the arrest on the criminal, and usually they catch the criminal in the middle of doing the crime. In the team, there is Chief Agent Aaron Hotchner (played by Thomas Gibson), Supervisory Special Agent Derek Morgan(played by Shemar Moore). Doctor Spencer Reid (played by Matthew Gray Gubler), Senior Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi (played by Joe Mantegna), Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau (played by A. J. Cook), Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss (played by Paget Brewster), and Technical Analyst Penelope Garcia (played by Kirsten Vangsness).
5.) Life (available on Netflix) (canceled)
Life is about a detective, named Charlie Crews, that was sent to prison for 12 years because he was framed for the murder of a family. Throughout the series, he tries to find out who framed him, and who was the actual killer. Charlie Crews is played by Damien Lewis. Both seasons are on Netflix.
6.) Numb3rs (available on Netflix) (canceled)
Numb3rs is a show about two brothers, one an FBI Special Agent and the other a genus mathematician that uses his math skills to help his brother solve crimes. Special Agent Don Eppes is played by Rob Morrow, and his brother Charlie Eppes (the genus) is played by David Krumholtz. All six seasons are on Netflix.
7.) Psych (available on Netflix)
Psych is a goofy crime drama that focuses on so-called psychic Shawn Spencer (played by James Roday) and his friend Burton "Gus" Guster (played by Dulé Hill). Shawn and Gus help SBPD solve crimes using Shawn's "psychic" abilities. There are 6 seasons on Netflix.
8.) Murder, She Wrote (available o Netflix) (canceled)
Murder, She Wrote is about an author that helps solve crimes then writes those crimes into her books. Author Jessica Fletcher is played by Angela Lansbury. All 12 seasons are on Netflix.
9.) NCIS
NCIS is a crime drama revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The show stars Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll, and David McCallum, currently. It is not on Netflix.
10.) White Collar (available on Netflix)
I know that I already put it on this list but it is so good!!!!!!! I seriously love it, and it makes you wonder if he is going to take the art or whatever is at stake in that episode. Each episode makes you have a mini heart attack every time Neal does something that goes against the rules of his agreement with the FBI. It makes you wonder, "Neal, how are you gonna get out?" every time. I love it so much!!! If you haven't seen it, you need to see it, right now!! Not to mention that Neal Caffery is really, REALLY good looking, it should be illegal to be that good looking. Again, the first three seasons are available on Netflix at the moment.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Top Ten Tuesday: Book Boyfriends
Sorry I didn't have this up yesterday, my internet was crapping out.
1) Daemon Black (Lux Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout)
1) Daemon Black (Lux Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout)
He is awesome. He is snarky and sarcastic and thoughtful and sweet and so so beautiful. When we first met him, he was shirtless, so bonus points for him there. He was rude to Katy at first because he was trying to protect her, because he liked "ever since you first flipped me off" (the first time they met on his front porch)(shirtless, I may add). I'm pretty sure that he has won over the hearts of all the people that have read about him, and I'm sure that he will continue to woo the hearts of all the people who have yet to meet him.
2) Po (Graceling by Kristin Cashore)
We first met Po in the court yard of a king that had kidnapped his grandfather; Po was looking for him. Katsa first ran into him while she was trying to clear the courtyard of the guards so that she and her secret team called The Council could save him. He then realizes that Katsa had taken his grandfather back to her Uncle's castle. He kind of reminds me of Jace from The Mortal Instruments because of the way that he acts. Po is snarky-ish and seems very laid-back for a Prince. He is very loyal, and I think that's why I like him so much.
3)Jace Wayland/Lightwood/Morgenstern/Herondale (The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare)
Ok, I'm pretty sure that this list would nit be complete without mention of Jace Wayland/Lightwood/Morgenstern/ Herondale. If you have ever met him you know why he is on this list. What is his last name, anyway? Even if he is Herondale, is he a Lightwood because he was raised with Alec and Izzy? Or is he still a Herondale? Anyway, Jace is pretty freaking awesome, not to mention a badass fighter! And he looks good in black clothes, so there's that. He has a very big ego, much like Daemon Black listed above. Jace is sarcastic, and I LOVE the amount of one-liners that he comes up with.
4) Sky (One Night With a Rock Star by Chana Keefer)
Sky seems like he would be really fun to be around. We first met Sky when Esther sunk backstage at one of his concerts. Later on in the story, we get to see how much fun they have together, and I think that it would be cool to experience (most of) what she experienced. Sky is funny, very witty, romantic, sarcastic, and he seems very experienced with the world. I think that it would be fun to read from his point of view, just to see what he sees, and what he feels about Esther. Even though I'm rooting for Esther and Sky, I'm happy that she did what she did, because it made her seem strong.
5) Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
Ok, I know that this is a list about book boyfriends, but I'm making an exception with Dean. If ou've watched Supernatural, you would know why. I feel so bad for Den because he never gets a break. I'm on the fourth season on Netflix, and even already, Dean has had so many bad things happen to him. I think that it's really funny when he tries to hit on somebody, then they shoot him down. It's also kinda sad because he gets this really sad look on his face. Jensen Ackles is such a good actor! He is really good at crying! He is really funny, but then again he is also really serious. And I pretty much hate Sam at the moment.
6) Caleb (The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher)
This one is kind of strange. I hate him and love him at the same time. Hate him because of what he put Olivia through, but I love him for what he did with Olivia, if that makes any sense. I hate him because he cheated on her, them got pissed at her for doing the same thing. He was all like, "You're gonna die regretting what you did today," and I'm all like, "YOU ARE TOO!!!!!!!!!" I hate it when book characters are so moody (that statement was kind hypocritical, because this is pretty much a list of moody people, but he is more moody than all of them). I love him, also, because the fact that he faked what happened to him, just so that he could fix things with Olivia, and I thought that was really cute.
7) Akiva (Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor)
Ok, again this one is kinda strange. I love him because of how mysterious and dark he is, then again I hate him because of what he did to Karou's family and to Karou. And, I love him because he went into the human world, found her, and kept her close. But then again, I hate him because he just dropped to his knees and started crying without giving us an explanation until way later (it probably wasn't that much later, but still). I just, I, I don't know.
8) Maxon (The Selection by Kiera Cass)
I didn't like him that much in The Elite, but in The Selection, he was really sweet and caring and just plain out awesome. In The Elite, I didn't like him as much, because of the way that he changed from how he was in the first book compared to the second. In The Selection, he was really sweet, and cared about how America (the girl) was feeling, and cared about why she was sad, but in The Elite, is seemed like he kind of just pushed that part of him away, and wasn't as caring as he was in the first book.
9) Four (Divergent by Veronica Roth)
I like Four, not Tobias. Four is way more badass and pushes Tris way more than Tobias does, and think that that is really something special, because in a lot of books, you tend to see more of the man always protecting his girl, and I think in this, Four treats Tris more as an equal, then a damsal, where as, Tobias treats Tris as a damsal. Four seems very male, and protective yet, at the same time, he treats her like she can hold her own, and I think that is important.
10) Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
I'm pretty sure that Percy Jackson is on everybody's list, if you have read the PJO books. He actually was my first book boyfriend, and PJO was the series that got me into reading. Percy is really witty, and it's just really fun to read from his POV because he realizes things that I wouldn't necessarily see and he makes a lot of funny remarks about those things that are pointed out. It's also really funny the amount of snide comments that he makes, and the amount of one-liners that just come out of his mouth, and you don't really see them coming. I think that it's just really fun.
That's all for my list today. (=
3)Jace Wayland/Lightwood/Morgenstern/Herondale (The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare)
Ok, I'm pretty sure that this list would nit be complete without mention of Jace Wayland/Lightwood/Morgenstern/ Herondale. If you have ever met him you know why he is on this list. What is his last name, anyway? Even if he is Herondale, is he a Lightwood because he was raised with Alec and Izzy? Or is he still a Herondale? Anyway, Jace is pretty freaking awesome, not to mention a badass fighter! And he looks good in black clothes, so there's that. He has a very big ego, much like Daemon Black listed above. Jace is sarcastic, and I LOVE the amount of one-liners that he comes up with.
4) Sky (One Night With a Rock Star by Chana Keefer)
Sky seems like he would be really fun to be around. We first met Sky when Esther sunk backstage at one of his concerts. Later on in the story, we get to see how much fun they have together, and I think that it would be cool to experience (most of) what she experienced. Sky is funny, very witty, romantic, sarcastic, and he seems very experienced with the world. I think that it would be fun to read from his point of view, just to see what he sees, and what he feels about Esther. Even though I'm rooting for Esther and Sky, I'm happy that she did what she did, because it made her seem strong.
5) Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
Ok, I know that this is a list about book boyfriends, but I'm making an exception with Dean. If ou've watched Supernatural, you would know why. I feel so bad for Den because he never gets a break. I'm on the fourth season on Netflix, and even already, Dean has had so many bad things happen to him. I think that it's really funny when he tries to hit on somebody, then they shoot him down. It's also kinda sad because he gets this really sad look on his face. Jensen Ackles is such a good actor! He is really good at crying! He is really funny, but then again he is also really serious. And I pretty much hate Sam at the moment.
6) Caleb (The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher)
This one is kind of strange. I hate him and love him at the same time. Hate him because of what he put Olivia through, but I love him for what he did with Olivia, if that makes any sense. I hate him because he cheated on her, them got pissed at her for doing the same thing. He was all like, "You're gonna die regretting what you did today," and I'm all like, "YOU ARE TOO!!!!!!!!!" I hate it when book characters are so moody (that statement was kind hypocritical, because this is pretty much a list of moody people, but he is more moody than all of them). I love him, also, because the fact that he faked what happened to him, just so that he could fix things with Olivia, and I thought that was really cute.
7) Akiva (Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor)
Ok, again this one is kinda strange. I love him because of how mysterious and dark he is, then again I hate him because of what he did to Karou's family and to Karou. And, I love him because he went into the human world, found her, and kept her close. But then again, I hate him because he just dropped to his knees and started crying without giving us an explanation until way later (it probably wasn't that much later, but still). I just, I, I don't know.
8) Maxon (The Selection by Kiera Cass)
I didn't like him that much in The Elite, but in The Selection, he was really sweet and caring and just plain out awesome. In The Elite, I didn't like him as much, because of the way that he changed from how he was in the first book compared to the second. In The Selection, he was really sweet, and cared about how America (the girl) was feeling, and cared about why she was sad, but in The Elite, is seemed like he kind of just pushed that part of him away, and wasn't as caring as he was in the first book.
9) Four (Divergent by Veronica Roth)
I like Four, not Tobias. Four is way more badass and pushes Tris way more than Tobias does, and think that that is really something special, because in a lot of books, you tend to see more of the man always protecting his girl, and I think in this, Four treats Tris more as an equal, then a damsal, where as, Tobias treats Tris as a damsal. Four seems very male, and protective yet, at the same time, he treats her like she can hold her own, and I think that is important.
10) Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
I'm pretty sure that Percy Jackson is on everybody's list, if you have read the PJO books. He actually was my first book boyfriend, and PJO was the series that got me into reading. Percy is really witty, and it's just really fun to read from his POV because he realizes things that I wouldn't necessarily see and he makes a lot of funny remarks about those things that are pointed out. It's also really funny the amount of snide comments that he makes, and the amount of one-liners that just come out of his mouth, and you don't really see them coming. I think that it's just really fun.
That's all for my list today. (=
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Top Ten Tuesday: Beginnings/Endings in Books
I just saw YA Sisterhood do this post and I thought I'd do it too. Here is the link to YA Sisterhood' s post: http://ya-sisterhood.blogspot.com/2013/07/top-ten-tuesday-beginningsendings-in.html
1) Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
This had probably one of the worst cliffhanger endings in the world. I love how Daemon realized what was happening, and what he said. *internally swoons*
2) The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
I loved how, at the end, it all raps up nicely, but Rachel still says the prophecy, leaving a window open for The Lost Hero.
3) One Night With a Rock Star by Chana Keefer
I love the beginning-ish part were she meets Sky, because what happens in the beginning leads to what happens in the limo, and at her house. I love how she was not afraid to voice her opinions and voice what she stands for. And I LOVE how Sky acted towards her, and what happened on the stage both before and during the concert.
4) Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
I loved, at the end, how we are told by Akiva about what he did, and how I didn't see it coming. You may have seen it coming, but I didn't. And I loved the world building, and how we got to see her in her past life.
5) Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
I like how at the beginning how we learn about what the Dark Sisters are doing to Tessa and how there is so much excitement in the house, and how we met Will.
6) Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
I like right at the beginning, there is excitement. In some books that I've read, there is excitement from the end of the beginning of the book, if that makes sense. I like how the first chapter of Perry is spoken like he is a man, and how Veronica actually makes him sound like a protective man in a man's body, and not like a women in a man's body.
7) Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Shirtless Daemon. 'Nough said.
8) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
I like at the end how she rebelled against the Capitol with the berries, and how knows that she is rebelling and stupid about what she is doing, like how some female leads act stupid, when I know the author can make them smarter than they act.
9) Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
OMFG, THE END! "Katniss, there is no more Distric 12." End of Book Two.
And OMFG, THE CAPITOL! POOR PEETA!!!!! Stupid Capitol!!
And and OMFG, FINNICK ODAR!!!!! Sexy, sexy Odar!! I love you, Finnick!!
10) The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
Poor Ash! He loves her so much, and her stupid destiny got in the way! I loved how he took the risk of letting his heart get hurt again, and gave it his best! I also loved how he was so willing to go with her into the Iron Relm, knowing the risk to himself. And, the ending was so sad, it broke my heart for both of them! She was so brave to do that for him!
1) Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
This had probably one of the worst cliffhanger endings in the world. I love how Daemon realized what was happening, and what he said. *internally swoons*
2) The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
I loved how, at the end, it all raps up nicely, but Rachel still says the prophecy, leaving a window open for The Lost Hero.
3) One Night With a Rock Star by Chana Keefer
I love the beginning-ish part were she meets Sky, because what happens in the beginning leads to what happens in the limo, and at her house. I love how she was not afraid to voice her opinions and voice what she stands for. And I LOVE how Sky acted towards her, and what happened on the stage both before and during the concert.
4) Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
I loved, at the end, how we are told by Akiva about what he did, and how I didn't see it coming. You may have seen it coming, but I didn't. And I loved the world building, and how we got to see her in her past life.
5) Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
I like how at the beginning how we learn about what the Dark Sisters are doing to Tessa and how there is so much excitement in the house, and how we met Will.
6) Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
I like right at the beginning, there is excitement. In some books that I've read, there is excitement from the end of the beginning of the book, if that makes sense. I like how the first chapter of Perry is spoken like he is a man, and how Veronica actually makes him sound like a protective man in a man's body, and not like a women in a man's body.
7) Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Shirtless Daemon. 'Nough said.
8) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
I like at the end how she rebelled against the Capitol with the berries, and how knows that she is rebelling and stupid about what she is doing, like how some female leads act stupid, when I know the author can make them smarter than they act.
9) Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
OMFG, THE END! "Katniss, there is no more Distric 12." End of Book Two.
And OMFG, THE CAPITOL! POOR PEETA!!!!! Stupid Capitol!!
And and OMFG, FINNICK ODAR!!!!! Sexy, sexy Odar!! I love you, Finnick!!
10) The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
Poor Ash! He loves her so much, and her stupid destiny got in the way! I loved how he took the risk of letting his heart get hurt again, and gave it his best! I also loved how he was so willing to go with her into the Iron Relm, knowing the risk to himself. And, the ending was so sad, it broke my heart for both of them! She was so brave to do that for him!
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