Another Top 5 Tuesday coming your way! Hosted by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm. This weeks topic is books that lived up to the hype. I had a lot in mind but unfortunately not everyone can make the cut.
A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
I don’t think I have quit seeing the hype over this since I got into the book blogging world. But oh man, it deserves all the attention.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
So far this year all I have seen is The Cruel Prince. Even though it seemed like it wasn’t a 5 star for me, I can’t quit thinking about it. I might even reread it sooner rather than later.
Warcross by Marie Lu
At first I was a little skeptical of this. I like gaming but not so much I wanted to read this. The positive reviews kept coming, it was at my library, so I picked it up. Boy am I ever glad I did.
Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
When this first came out I got overwhelmed with hearing about it so much. My family begged me to read this series (they rarely read). I devoured it. The movie will NEVER live up to the book.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Excuse me but who didn’t love this? The movies and all.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
This is the first time (or second) that I have included Harry Potter. Let’s all take a moment….
Yes, I included 6 but these all need recognition.
I so much agree that the cruel prince lived up to the hype!!! it wasn’t perfect for me either bc the ending kind of lost its energy and fell down?????? BUT I love how evil everyone is and I hope the series is loved and cared for 😀
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I get what you’re saying. I disliked how the romance came about. I don’t think i would have gone for it 🤷🏻♀️ But I am truly excited to see where that goes in the second book!! I do like how everyone does seem sort of like a villain in this one though.
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Fantastic list! I’ve read and enjoyed all of these on the list (except 50 shades – I didn’t really enjoy the writing in that one but that’s ok!) but I haven’t read The Cruel Prince yet. It’s one of those hyped books that scare me. I’m positive I’ll enjoy it but haven’t picked it up yet! I plan on it though!
Thanks so much for participating – added you to the list 🙂
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Thanks! After I got into the book blogging world I have realized just how many people didn’t like 50 shades, lol. But like you said that’s okay! ☺️ I think you will end up really enjoying The Cruel Prince. Defiantly plan on picking it up soon! ☺️
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I liked the idea of 50 Shades. I liked the plot and the steamy stuff, but the writing just wasn’t something I enjoy. But I love that people enjoy different things! I would never look down on someone for liking what they like. And sadly I think that people who liked 50 Shades get made to feel bad about it!
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Im not planning on ever reading it again, haha. But it surprised me.
I know right! Idk why people get offended if someone else doesn’t agree with them on a book. I mean I’m glad we all have different opinions on things. It would be boring if we all agreed. 😂🤷🏻♀️
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exactly!! If we all liked the same thing then al books would be the same. BORING!
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The ACOTAR world is definitely absorbing (I liked ToG first but I seem not to able to pick between the two…)
Also, I absolutely thought The Cruel Prince lived up to the hype. It had such complex characters, and the suspense is just so great! Do you ship Cardan and Jude? I think their dynamic is misunderstood as the usual “I bully you because I like you” trope – the way I saw it, there was so much hate and strong feelings between them that they thought about each other way too much and at their age = LUST.
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I’ve sadly never have read ToG but I plan to one day! When I don’t have such a huge TBR pile, haha.
I get the bully to romance trope! But I do think the bullying went way too far, like when they made her eat that stuff. Idk if I could end up liking someone that done such bad things to me. But she did bully him back. So maybe it doesn’t make it so bad? I do like how they both are cruel though. Like the hero’s are the villains also. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book with them! I like hate/love between them because it’s makes is so much more interesting!
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Great list! I’ve had Warcross sitting on my shelf since Christmas! Can’t wait!! Soon… very soon…
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Let me know what you think when you get to it!! Thanks!!
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I adored them all but still have to read Marie Lu. So of course great choice!
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I can’t wait to read more Marie Lu books! Thanks!
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I didn’t fall in love with Warcross almost immediately but I think it lived up to the hype and I loved Marie Lu’s writing style 😊
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I haven’t read any of her other books but I want to!
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I read Batman: Nightwalker and it was awesome. I’d highly recommend 🙂
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I need to read this ASAP!! I still haven’t read Wonder Woman but I’ve never been a fan really. However I have always loved Batman. Haha.
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Ooooh I hope you enjoy it 😄
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I was surprised to see Fifty Shades make it on to one of these list. I am one of the few who actually really like that trilogy and have read it multiple times.
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I heard so many good things about this trilogy then I get on the book blogging world and see so many negative opinions. I was a little worried about posting it but I really enjoyed it also!! ☺️☺️
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Yeah I read it way before I ever joined the book community and loved it. After joining it was like everyone I came across hated it.
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Yes! I’m glad there is someone to like it just like I did!
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Yeah we are few and far between but I love coming across people who loved it just as much as I did.
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I totally agree with The Hunger Games! I absolutely must read Warcross and The Cruel Prince 🙂 Great post!
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Yes, you must! Thanks! ☺️
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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I haven’t read A Cruel Prince yet, but I sure did buy it. That’s another one that’s hyped and gorgeous! I’m sure I’ll read it soon.
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I hope you enjoy it! It is rather gorgeous. The second book is even more beautiful!
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I still can’t make myself grab and read 50 shades of gray…I am genuinely so curious about it but…there is some physical barrier stopping me from grabbing it…why?! :P!!! Hahahaha! Jokes aside…was it really good? I need real encouragement here! Hehehe! Great job with your blog! Have a great day! Elly (A fellow book/coffee lover 🙂 )
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I honestly loved it when I first read it. I couldn’t put it down. But I mean there are some things that can make some people uncomfortable and not like it at all. It just depends I guess on what triggers a person. I love Christian Grey for the mess he is, haha. 💕💕 I love meeting fellow book/coffee lovers. ☺️
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ACOTAR and Cruel Prince are on my TBR for hopefully this year! Glad to hear they live up to the hype! And yes, I just reread the HP series, and that is a series that SO deserves every bit of hype it gets!
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I really hope you get to them this year! I hope you like them as much as I do! HP will never get old! ☺️
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Warcross!! So much love for that book, and I need the next one already. I’m so excited to read A Court of Thorns and Roses & The Cruel Prince soon! Great list 🙂
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I am excited for the next one as well!! You defiantly need to read both of those soon. They’re just so good. Thank you! 💕
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Great post, I adored Cruel Prince and both The Hunger Games and Harry Potter are on my favourites list 🙂
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Yay! I always love finding people that enjoyed the same books as me. ☺️
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It’s great having people to Fangirl with 🙂
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Yes, I couldn’t agree more. ☺️
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🙂
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