Tar Heel Bibliobabe: Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday (28): Top Ten Books on my Spring TBR List

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1. Ice Kissed by: Amanda Hocking – I totally loved Frostfire (see my review here) and I can’t wait to read the next installment/swoon more over Konstantin.

2. Nowhere But Here by: Katie McGarry – Katie writes some of the steamiest YA ever, so of course I am excited about this one!

3. The Boy Most Likely To by: Huntley Fitzpatrick – TIMMMM, my favorite character in My Life Next Door. So stoked to learn more about him.

4. Ink and Bone by: Rachel Caine – A book about books – what would I love more?

5. Dream a Little Dream by: Kerstin Gier – I’ve heard great things about Kerstin’s first trilogy so this one should be great.

6. The Heir by: Kiera Cass – When I heard that this was being released, I almost peed my pants of excitement. More MAXON.

7. Miss Mayhem by: Rachel Hawkins – The first book was so funny and endearing. I’ve got high hopes for this one.

8. The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by: Sarah Ockler – The name alone makes me want to read!

9. Sweet Temptation by: Wendy Higgins – Soooo the ending of the Sweet trilogy was about my favorite ever and Kaiden Rowe was about my favorite ever…this is gonna be epic.

10. The Raven King by: Maggie Stiefvater – One statement – DON’T KILL OFF GANSEY. Adding a second – I totally ship Adam and Ronan.

Top Ten Tuesday (27): Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books

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Favorite Beginnings:

1. Losing It by: Cora Carmack – This is just about the funniest beginning of a book I have ever read. Two words: Made-up Cats.

2. Wallbanger by: Alice Clayton – This book certainly starts off with a bang! Or about three…

3. Obsidian by: Jennifer L. Armentrout – I love the first initial conversation between Kitten and Daemon.

4. Hex Hall by: Rachel Hawkins – There are just so many things I love about the beginning of this book. Hot guy, clumsy girl, angry shapeshifter.

5. City of Bones by: Cassandra Clare – Pandemonium Club is the beginning of one of my favorite series everrrrr.

Favorite Endings:

1. Clockwork Princess by: Cassandra Clare – OHMYGOD this epilogue is just freakin’ epic and totally amazing. I cried some serious ugly tears during it.

2. The Liberator by: Victoria Scott – This ending is a perfect set up for book 3, which I am SO EXCITED FOR.

3. Unravel Me by: Tahereh Mafi – This may be a weird one but I just adore the ending. It gives me much hope for book 3!

4. The Edge of Never by: J.A. Redmerski – After bawling for a couple minutes, I recollected myself to finish the book and I just loved it. I can’t wait for book 2.

5. The Iron Knight by: Julie Kagawa – One of my favorite endings for my one of my favorite series ever. It doesn’t get much better than this.

What are your favorite beginnings and endings of books? Comment and let me know!

Top Ten Tuesday (26): Top Ten Authors Who Deserve More Recognition

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1. Chelsea Fine, author of The Archers of Avalon series – I have no idea how I found out about this series, but I am so glad I did. I wish more people knew about it!

2. Jessica Verday, author of The Hollow series – I love this series so much. It is heartbreaking and definitely a really unique YA read.

3. Danielle Sibarium, author of Heart Waves series – This is a really underrated series in my opinion. Great characters and a sweet author!

4. P.T. Michelle, author of the Brightest Kind of Darkness series – I have much love for this author and book because it was my first review I wrote and first author I talked to. And it’s an awesome book.

5. Leah Rae Miller, author of The Summer I Became A Nerd – I am pretty sure this will be one of my favorite reads of 2013. So basically everyone should read it. :)

6. Ingrid Paulson, author of Valkyrie Rising – Have you ever read about Valkyries? No? This would be the perfect book if you’re looking for unique in mythology.

7. Robin Bridges, author of the Katerina series – Guys, I have so much love for this book and I just wanna tell everyone about it and force them to read it and say “I told ya so!” when they love it. Trust me.

8. L.A. Weatherly, author of the Angel series – I can’t think of a single angel series that doesn’t portray angels in a good light except for this one, and it was so refreshing.

9. Bree Despain, author of the Dark Divine series – This is hands down, without a doubt my favorite werewolf series ever. The romance is just oh so swoony and Daniel is HOT. I’d recommend this one to anyone.

10. Cara Lynn Shultz, author of the Spellbound series – This author is my rockstar for the Authors are Rockstars tour, so check back here on August 14^th to see why she’s so amazing!