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Top Ten Tuesday (24): Top Ten Books Featuring Travel In Some Way


Top Ten Tuesday (24): Top Ten Books Featuring Travel In Some Way
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Okay most of these are pretty loose translations of travel, but there is definite movement from place to place. :)

1.     Anna and the French Kiss by: Stephanie Perkins – So Anna travels to France for her senior year of high school. This counts, right?

2.     City of Glass by: Cassandra Clare – The whole gang of Shadowhunters travel to Idris in this 3rd installment. I still want an Idris University sweatshirt. Who’s with me?!

3.     Wallbanger by: Alice Clayton – Caroline and Simon venture to Spain and have some very smexy times! 

4.     The Edge of Never by: J.A. Redmerski – Camryn and Andrew are basically on a road trip this whole book without a map to guide them. So heartbreaking and adorable.

5.     Through the Ever Night by: Veronica Rossi – Both Aria and Perry both travel to different places to accomplish different goals, but they always find their way back together.

6.     The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by: Jennifer E. Smith – I mean, this whole book focuses on two people meeting at an airport. It really shows how 24 hours can change your life.

7.     Poison Princess by: Kresley Cole – After their hometown is ravaged, Jackson and Evie have to run for their lives, traveling across the whole country. They may be in danger, but that doesn’t stop them from having some pretty steamy moments.

8.     Valkyrie Rising by: Ingrid Paulson – Ellie travels to Norway where she runs into all kinds of trouble. Badass Valkyries and infuriating best friends of brothers can prove to be pretty tough.

9.     Sweet Evil by: Wendy Higgins - ROAD TRIP! Oh my sweet goodness I adore this book. Traveling with the son of the Duke of Lust is exactly as hot as you’d imagine.

10. The Iron Fey series by: Julie Kagawa – This whole dang series consists of Meghan and Ash on the lam, traveling between worlds and venturing into new realms. 
What are your favorite books featuring travel?!

Top Ten Tuesday (19): Top Ten Characters I Would Crush On If I Were A Fictional Character


Top Ten Tuesday (19): Top Ten Characters I Would Crush On If I Were A Fictional Character
Top Ten Tuesday is a meme created and hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. For more information and a list of past and future topics, go here.

1.     James Carstairs, The Infernal Devices series - I usually fall hard in love with any bad boy. Surprisingly, this was not the case with this series. I adore Jem with my whole being, and his sweet, kind, and wonderful heart completely won me over.

His eyes went soft and silver as she spoke. “Zhe shi jie shang, wo shi zui ai ne de,” he whispered. She understood it. In all the world, you are what I love the most.

2.     Warner, Shatter Me series – Mafi did what I always thought would never happen. She made me fall for the villain. Seems impossible, right? Wrong. There is more depth to Warner than anyone I’ve ever read about, and he is a good, good man who just needs some TLC.

“I want so many things,” he whispers. “I want your mind. Your strength. I want to be worth your time.” His fingers graze the hem of my top and he says “I want this up.” He tugs on the waist of my pants and says “I want these down.” He touches the tips of his fingers to the sides of my body and says “I want to feel your skin on fire. I wat to feel your heart racing next to mine and I want to know it’s racing because of me, because you want me. Because you never,” he says, he breathes, “never want me to stop. I want every second. Every inch of you. I want all of it.”

3.     Daemon Black, Lux series – Daemon is full of sarcastic comments, but also the sweetest moments ever. He is fierce protective, and after Opal I would not want to be his enemy.

“I love you, Katy. Always have. Always will.”

4.    Jace Herondale/Lightwood/Wayland/Morgenstern, The Mortal Instruments series – Like Daemon, he is full of snarkiness, but Clary brings out a majorly different side than he shows everyone else.

“I always figured a demon would kill me,” he said. “A rogue Downworlder. A battle. But I realized then that I just might die if I didn’t get to kiss you, and soon.”
Clary licked her dry lips. “Well, you did,” she said. “Kiss me, I mean.”
He reached up and took a curl of her hair between his fingers. He was close enough that she could feel the warmth of his body, smell his soap and skin and hair.
“Not enough,” he said, letting her hair slip through his fingers. “If I kiss you all day every day for the rest of my life, it won’t be enough.”

5.     Ashallayn' darkmyr Tallyn, Iron Fey series – Ah, I love how Meghan Chase thawed this boy’s seemingly icy heart. And in turn, he literally went to the end of the world to save her.

“My name is Ashallyn'darkmyr Tallyn, third son of the Unseelie Court...Let it be known--from this day forth, I vow to protect Meghan Chase, daughter of the Summer King, with my sword, my honor, and my life. Her desires are mine. Her wishes are mine. Should even the world stand against her, my blade will be at her side. And should it fail to protect her, let my own existence be forfeit. This I swear, on my honor, my True Name, and my life. From this day on..." His voice went even softer, but I still heard it as though he whispered it into my ear. "I am yours.”

6.     Étienne St. Clair, Anna and the French Kiss – Goodness gracious Étienne is perfect. His accent, his kindness, his good looks, and his flaws are everything that make him and Anna a fabulous couple.

I trail my fingers across his cheek. He stays perfectly still for me. “Please stop apologizing, Étienne.”
“Say my name again,” he whispers.
I close my eyes and lean forward. “Étienne.”
He takes my hands into his.Those perfect hands, that fit mine just so. “Anna?”
Our foreheads touch. “Yes?”
“Will you please tell me you love me? I’m dying here.”
And then we’re laughing. And then I’m in his arms, and we’re kissing, at first quickly—to make up for lost time—and then slowly, because we have all the time in the world. And his lips are soft and honey sweet, and the careful, passionate way he moves them against my own says that he savors the way I taste, too.
And in between kisses, I tell him I love him.
Again and again and again.

7.     Adrian Ivashkov, Bloodlines series – I heart Adrian so badly. I loved him even as a crazy party boy in Vampire Academy, but I fell for him even more when I realized that he has much more to him than I ever could have guessed. Who knew this boy would ever dirty his hands to protect his girl?

“But when I’m around you, I want to be better because…well, because it feels right. Because I want to. You make me want to become something greater than myself. I want to excel. You inspire me in every act, every word, every glance. I look at you, and you’re like…like light made into flesh.

8.     Noah Shaw, Mara Dyer series – I have such a huge thing for a playboy who completely changes his ways for a girl. Noah is so smexy with his British accent and his tousled goodness, but inside he is just as great.

“You're the girl who called me an asshole the first time we spoke. The girl who tried to pay for lunch even after you learned I have more money than God. You're the girl who risked her ass to save a dying dog, who makes my chest ache whether you're wearing green silk or ripped jeans. You're the girl that I--" Noah stopped, then took a step closer to me. "You are my girl.”

9.     Peregrine, Under the Never Sky series – Perry may not be the sexiest man or the best with words, but his is extremely ruggedly good-looking and lovable in his own right. I honestly want my own Perry.

Perry went still for an instant; then he cinched her close, momentum sending them thudding into the door behind him. He sank against it, bringing himself closer to her height, kissing her with a sudden urgency. With a hunger that she matched. His lips moved to her neck and trailed up to her ear, and the world fell away. She gasped and dug her fingers into his shoulders, pulling him closer-

10. Tobias Eaton, Divergent series – Tobias is such a great guy. My favorite thing about him is the fact that he is a rock for Tris. He lets her make her own decisions, no matter if he agrees or not, but he always backs her and does his best to protect her.

“We're all right, you know,' he says quietly. 'You and me. Okay?' My chest aches, and I nod. 'Nothing else is all right.' His whisper tickles my cheek. 'But we are.”

Ah, I wish I could marry all of the fabulous men! Comment and let me know what you think. Also leave links!

Review: Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

Through the Ever Night by: Veronica Rossi

It's been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don't take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller. And with the worsening Aether storms threatening the tribe's precarious existence, Aria begins to fear that leaving Perry behind might be the only way to save them both.

Threatened by false friends, hidden enemies, and powerful temptations, Aria and Perry wonder, Can their love survive through the ever night?

In this second book in her spellbinding Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi combines fantasy and dystopian elements to create a captivating love story as perilous as it is unforgettable.

I absolutely fell in love with Under the Never Sky, reading it in less than one day. Her world was unique and addicting, and I craved the sophomore book. The non-stop action and the perfect romance exceeded the expectations I had for this installment! Side note: who else loves the titles for this series? I think they’re wonderful.

After Aria and Perry parted ways months ago, they finally meet again, but everything has changed. Perry is finally Blood Lord of the Tides and Aria has been trying to accomplish a seemingly unattainable undertaking. When they come back together, Perry takes Aria to the Tides. She is clearly not welcomed with open arms by everyone in the Tides, and that is a pathway for much conflict. Aria tries to do what is best for Perry, but will it mean the end for everything they have together?

Aria is continually the strong heroine from the previous book. She grew so much from being a Dweller to using her gifts to her advantage. She is really sweet and kind, but above all else, she’s a great friend. She’s loyal and just loves with all her heart. She had to keep resilient while at the Tides since she was under a ton of scrutiny. She does so with grace and class. I definitely look up to her!

I was so happy to have my Perry back in this book! He’s still the same sexy, rugged man as before, but he has grown considerably. He understands his responsibility as Blood Lord above all else. But he doesn’t lose himself with his newly acquired title. He has an instinctual protective trait, whether it be protecting Aria or anyone else in his tribe.

Roar, I shed many, many tears for you. He is one of the greatest secondary characters I’ve ever read about. He is so loveable and charming, and I totally love the very platonic relationship between Aria and him. They have each other’s back completely, and Roar is hilarious and definitely knows how to lighten any situation. I was really glad that I got to meet Liv. I definitely couldn’t see what Roar saw in her at first, but then I realized her reasoning behind her actions and I liked her so much more. I loved the motely crew that is the Tides. I love Reef and Perry’s other followers; they were super loyal despite their gruffness.

While reading, I basically couldn’t stop. It was completely addicting. I found myself screaming at the pages, all while crying and laughing at certain times. I was on a rollercoaster of emotions! The writing is flawless and beautiful. I love how it is in dual POV, especially since they spend some time apart. I wish that Perry and Aria could have had more time together and would have communicated a bit more. Despite this, their romance had everything that I loved about their budding romance of the first book. They cherish all the time they have together and clearly love each other very much. They have their steamy moments too, and I can't wait for more! :)

While the ending is not a cliffhanger, I am still dying for Into the Still Blue. Again, totally amazing title! I’ve also never read Roar and Liv, the prequel novella. Any thoughts whether I should read it? Let me know!

Favorite Swoon-worthy Quote: He sank against it, bringing himself closer to her height, kissing her with a sudden urgency. With a hunger that she matched. His lips moved to her neck and trailed up to her ear, and the world fell away. She gasped and dug her fingers into his shoulders, pulling him closer – His shoulder. She remembered, and her hands relaxed. “Which shoulder was it, Perry?” A grin spread over his lips. “Right now I have no idea.”
Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky, #2)
Rating: 4.5/5 Tar Heels!