{Tag} The College Book Tag

Hey, guys!

      If you've followed me consistently on my social media, you've probably read my complaints about how I've started school. I'm just going to be totally up-front with you all. I'm really struggling with fitting reading for fun in my school schedule. There's just so much to do. I'm the most involved with school this semester than I've ever been. (Hooray for having my own vehicle!) 

     Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know that I will probably blog infrequently until I get my crap together. I'm not sure when that will be, but my top priority is school right now. I'm paying to be here, so I'm committing. I think I said this last semester too. You guys know the drill. 

    I was going to originally post this the Tuesday of my first week, but it just didn't happen. This will be going up during my third week of school, so I hope you guys like this tag. I had a lot of time answering the questions. 

Enjoy!

Required Reading

A book you bought because of someone else's recommendation

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I just recently bought a copy of The Book Thief by Marcus Zuzak because my best friend Maddie absolutely raves about it. My friend, Alice (@thereadinglitchi), is also a major Zusak fan. They have been raving about The Book Thief for such a long time, so when I went to Half Price Books last week, I decided to splurge and purchase a copy. 

On Reserve at the Library

Name a book you read and loved but don’t own a copy of

Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern

I read this book from my local library back in 2014 and it was instantly a new favorite. I had picked it up on a whim. I hadn't even known about the movie. This story is so sweet and it made my little 16-year-old heart melt. Someday, I'll have to pick it back up again. 

Buying New

The most expensive book you’ve ever bought

the Bloomsbury Harry Potter box-set

I purchased this sometime last year during a BookOutlet sale. It was sooo cheap! I think it was $45 or something. I think I saved $70-90 because of BookOutlet. I just remember that it was cheap, but still quite expensive. I absolutely adore the Harry Potter books. These editions are stunning. 

Buying New

Do you write in your books?

I only write in my school books. I rarely ever write in my fun books. I'll tab them, but I don't particularly like to annotate because I never really stick to it unless it's for academic reasons. 

Rent

A book you lent someone that they never returned.

Catherine: The Great Journey, Russia 1743 (The Royal Diaries) by Kristiana Gregory

Back in elementary school, I lent a friend a copy of my one of my favorite books. She moved schools and never gave it back to me, though she won't admit it. I'm not salty anymore, but I sure was at age 11. 

“Required Readings”

A book you’ve lied to people about reading

I don't really lie about reading books. However, I won't admit that I just skim boring books for my classes. A lot of the books that I read last semester were actually skimmed and SparkNoted. I would attempt to read them for hours and I just did not understand them. It was more productive to try to understand the story and skim for specific moments to read, rather than commit to something I didn't understand at all.

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I hope you guys enjoyed this tag! It was really fun to do! 

To all my college student readers, good luck! You can do it! It is hard, but we will carry on and do our best!

Happy reading, all!

Olivia

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{Tag} Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag

Hey, guys!

      For some reason, Blogger is really glitchy and I couldn't even get to this page to load or add my opening remarks concerning this tag. I've seen this all over BookTub for the past few years and I always manage to forget to do a blog-version of it. I'm super excited to post this tag for you all. Eventually, I'll put up a video as well. Hope you enjoy!

Categories

1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2018.

I couldn't just pick one book for this category! Of course, A Court of Frost & Starlight is my #1, but I've already read so many books that have quickly become my new favorites.

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

Special Mentions

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Bring Me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf

The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell

2. Best sequel you've read so far in 2018.

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to.

• Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi
• Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
• Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
• The Spring Girls by Anna Todd

4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.

• Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
• West by Edith Pattou
• Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas

5. Biggest disappointment.

• That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnston
• Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
• Confess by Colleen Hoover

6. Biggest surprise.

• November 9 by Colleen Hoover
• Algedonic by R.H. Sin

7. Favorite new author. (Debut or new to you)

• Ashley Poston
• Ashley's Geekerella really blew me out of the water. I cannot wait to read her other novel, Heart of Iron!

8. Newest fictional crush.

• Lucien d'Malvane - Bring Me Their Hearts
• Gideon - Foolish Hearts

9. Newest favorite character.

• Yrene Towers - Tower of Dawn
• Jude - The Cruel Prince
• Prince Cardan - The Cruel Prince

10. Book that made you cry.

• The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
• A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

11. Book that made you happy.

• A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
• The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell
• Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills

12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)

• A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
• Bring Me Their Hearts by Sara Wolf
• (B&N edition) The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
• Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills

13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

• Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
• Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi
• Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
• Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas
• Save the Date by Morgan Matson
• Vicious and Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
• A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
• All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover

So far this year has already been such a good reading experience. I've definitely learned from my reading habits of last year. I've managed to only DNF one book, and I've also been learning and accpeting that I do not have to read all that is expected of me. Sometimes they just aren't for me and that's okay! For the rest of the year, I'm going to continue dedicating my time to books I actually want to read.

Which books have you enjoyed the most this year?

Happy reading!
Olivia ~Liv the Book Nerd~
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{Tag} All I Want For Christmas Book Tag

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!

     Today I decided to do a cute little tag to get us in the bookish and holiday mood! I, personally, celebrate Christmas and starting Friday my friends and family are going to begin the actual "festivities" with good food, giving gifts, and just spending time together. I think I got all of my friends and sisters at least one book (what's new?), so I'm excited to see if they like their gifts. 

I originally saw this cute tag on Stephanie's Book Reviews, so I'll link her original post!

1) What fictional character do you want Santa to leave under your Christmas tree?

The answer is always Rhysand! I just adore his character! 

Credit goes to Merwild!

2) What character do you want to kiss under the mistletoe?

....Well, I just used Rhysand....he's always my go-to...

Let's go with Fred Weasley! {RIP)

Credit: emmilinne

3) You write your Christmas list for Santa, what are the top 5 books on it?

....I couldn't pick just 5!

1. A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
2. Throne of Glass #7 by Sarah J. Maas
3. Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas
4. Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi
5. Cruel Prince by Holly Black
6. Geekerella by Ashely Poston

4) It’s Secret Santa at Hogwarts, what do you most want to receive?

Someone's favorite book?

5) You get to the spend the day with the characters and movie adaptation actors from one fandom, what do you pick?

HARRY FREAKING POTTER!

6) What fictional animal would you like to replace Rudolph and be able to meet on your roof?

Buckbeak the Hippogriff? Duh? 

7) You invite 10 fictional characters to your new years eve party, who do you pick?

1. Rhysand
2. Feyre
3. Cassian 
4. Azriel
5. Aelin & Chaol
6. Amren
7. Fred & George
8. Harry 
9. Ron
10. Hermione

I guess I didn't really stray from the Harry Potter & ACOTAR theme, but....IT'S SO HARD GUYS! I WANT TO MEET ALL OF THEM! ALL OF MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS!

8) What character would make a good Santa (Doesn’t have to be appearance, personality counts too)?

Uh...I'm thinking Kenji from Shatter Me? I'm not sure why, but yes? Also Molly Weasley! She is the best!

Credit: TheCarmiBug on Deviantart

I hope you enjoyed this tag as much as I enjoyed answering the questions and finding the fan art. Have a Merry Christmas and a happy holidays!

Olivia 

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Valentines Day Book Tag

      I'm a day late because I've been so busy with work and school and life, but it's alright to put this up a day late! Happy Valentines Day, everyone! I decided to put up this simple and cute tag up and make it a bit of a tradition to do holiday-centered tags. I know I know. Valentines Day is a made up holiday to make major stores money, but who doesn't love celebrating love? Anyway, I found this tag on The Bookie Monster's blog and I thought it was adorable, so here's the tag! I tag anyone who wants to do it!

The Bookie Monsters: {click here}

Graphic: made by me with Pic Collage

1. Favorite Couple Ever – You Want To Have Their Relationship:

Feyre & Rhysand from A Court of Mist & Fury by Sarah J. Maas

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I ship this so hard. I haven't shipped two people so hard since I first read Harry Potter and Twilight. This is probably one of my number 1 fandoms...ever. I just adore this series. I'm about to reread it really soon just because I need to prepare myself for A Court of Wings & Ruin in May. I've already preordered my copy and I'll probably buy myself a Books-A-Million edition too. I would die if I got a copy of an ARC. I literally cannot handle how much I love this book. I'm so excited!

To get an official map, preorder the book and send proof of purchase to {click} and they will send you a free poster too! 

My Review: {click here}

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2. Relationship That Never Happened – You Wanted Them To Get Together But They Never Did:

 Louisa Clark and Will Traynor from Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

      Words cannot describe how sad this book made me feel...I mean I tried to in my review, but it's not perfect. I still tear up a bit just thinking about the ending of this book. I have yet to watch the film, but I plan to really soon. I just loved this book and I even loved ranting about how I feel about the controversy. My opinions aren't exactly agreed with 100%, but they're my opinions so they don't really affect others. Anyway, I loved these characters and I really loved their story. I plan on reading more of Moyes's writing soon, but I'd have to get my hands on more of her work haha. I can't exactly get into my reasons for choosing this book without spoiling it, but if you've read the book or know about the ending then you'll understand...

My Review: {click here}

3. Your ‘Bookish’ Crush:

Rhysand from A Court of Mist & Fury by Sarah J. Maas

I just love Rhysand. He's just so perfect. Words cannot describe how much I love Rhys. He's such a fantastically written character and I can't wait to reread ACOTR & ACOMF and I can't wait for May to come and ACOWAR to be born. I cannot wait! I need more Rhysand!

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4. Favorite Feel-Good Romance:

Anna & the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

I just adore the is book. Anna & the French Kiss was the first book that I reviewed on my blog, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I just love the characters that Stephanie Perkins has created. She writes these fantastic fluffy romances that aren't cliche and it's just one of my all time favorite romance books. I definitely need to reread this book sometime. 

My Review: {click here}

5. Favorite Genre To Add Romance To:

I just adore reading fantasy and retellings and I just love it when there's a bit of a romantic subplot. Of course, this tag ended up being a gush-fest about A Court of Mist and Fury, but I just love love love it when there's a fantastic romance in fantasy novels. 

Awesome Fantasy Novels:

• Cinder by Marissa Meyer
• The Wrath & the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
• A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah J. Maas
• Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis
• The School For Good & Evil by Soman Chainani
• Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

      I hope you enjoyed this tag! I apologize for posting this so late, but I've just gotten so busy. When I actually have free time, I end up feeling guilty for not doing school work so I usually work on that. I've also tried to keep up with my Instagram and I'm trying to post almost every day. I've gotten so behind on reading and I've gotten in a reading slump and I've gotten really overwhelmed. I'm trying guys! :)

Anyway, happy reading everyone!

Have a great weekend!

Olivia 

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[TAG]: The Avatar the Last Airbender Book Tag

Hey, guys!

      It's that time again! I've been dying to do this tag for a while, but I just haven't had the time! I absolutely adore Avatar. It's been one of my favorite shows for years. I highly recommend that you guys watch this show because the art is fantastic, the voice actors are hilarious, the story is so addicting and captivating, and who doesn't love a fantasy world?

Created By: A Clockwork Reader
Graphics: Dreamland Book Blog

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Katara & Sokka: Best Sibling Relationship

Sabrina & Daphne Grimm from The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley

Who doesn't love a sassy sister duo? This middle grade series is such a compelling and addicting series to read. I've been such a huge fan of Michael Buckley for the past..what? 10 years? And I'm always finding myself rereading these books. I'm actually long overdue for a Sisters Grimm reread, so that might be coming up soon! 

Yue: Favorite star-crossed lovers

Maxon Schreave and America Singer from The Selection series by Kiera Cass

If you've followed my blog for very long, you'd know about my fangirl obsession revolving around the Selection series. This series is just so beautiful, and America and Maxon just fit each other so well. I love their love story so much and I recommend this series to absolutely everyone. It's so fantastic.

Reviews

Books 1-3: {click here}

Book 4: {click here}

Book 5: {click here}

The Novellas: {click here}

The Siren: {click here} 

Blood Bending: A book with a disturbing/unsettling concept

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

I've only just read this book for my literature class, but wow was it twisted. The Handmaid's Tale takes place in an apocalyptic version of the United States (now Gilead). In this world, women have no rights and are basically sex slaves for the government. Need I go on? Anyway, it's a really interesting novel, but totally twisted. It's one of the few books that I actually liked reading for a class.  

Review to come.

Toph – A character who’s strength surprised you/or surprised the other characters in the book

Essie from Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis

When going into Stitching Snow, I had no idea that I would be meeting a character that was a secret cage fighter. Not only was she a cage fighter, but she is so smart and a total badass! I just loved her character throughout this book. I actually reviewed this book yesterday if you'd like to check that out. 

Review: {click here}

The Tales of Ba Sing Se – best short story/poetry collection

Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass

Okay, I'm actually not sure what to put for this one because I haven't been impressed with the short stories or poetry collections that I've read, so I'm just going to say Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass because it's a collection of novellas and I love them so much.

Review: {click here}

Kioshi Warriors: Best warrior character

Inej from Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Holy cow this book was so great. I can't wait until I get my hands on Crooked Kingdom. The characters in this book were so fantastically written and I was captivated by all of their stories. The ending of this book made me gasping for more. Inej, especially, stood out to me. Her story was so tragic, but she was so strong. I can't wait to find out what happens next.

My Review: {click here}

Zuko: Best redemption arc/a redemption arc that should have happened

How about a redemption arc that should have NEVER happened? 

Gideon from Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here by Anna Breslaw

I hated Gideon in this book. I mean he could have been totally dreamy to some people, but to me he was a stuck up, selfish little brat. I never wanted Scarlett to end up with someone like him. You can read more about how I hate him in my review! 

Review: {click here}

Iroh: Wisest character

Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Even though Dumbledore is kind of controversial these days, I would still say that he is a very wise character. I really loved Dumbledore all throughout the books and films. I can't wait to see a younger Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts movies. I just love that this world is being revisited.

The Cursed Child Review: {click here}

Fantastic Beasts Review: {click here}

Azula: Best downfall

Clarkson Schreave in The One by Kiera Cass

I mean this is kind of twisted, but I was so glad when Clarkson was overthrown. He was so awful all throughout the books and I couldn't wait for Maxon to take over. He's such a great character.

Appa: Favorite fictional animal

A Niffler 

from Fantastic 

Beasts and Where To Find Them by J.K. Rowling

Right now it has to be a Niffer from J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. I didn't think that one of the creatures was going to steal the spotlight from Eddie Redmayne in the movie, but the niffler was absolutely precious and I can't wait to meet more beasts in the next few movies.

Review: {click here}

Aang: Purest Cinnamon Roll

Henri from The Heir & The Crown by Kiera Cass

Holy crap I love Henri so much. He is probably one of the sweetest characters I've ever read about in my life. He was so sweet to Eadlyn all throughout the books and he only wanted her to be happy no matter what and I just love him so much.

The Heir Review: {click here}

The Crown Review: {click here}

Avatar state: A stubborn character/a character that struggles with letting go

Louisa Clark from Me Before You & After You by Jojo Moyes

Louisa is probably one of the most real characters I've read in a long time. Her grief so realistic and Moyes' writing is so lovely to read. I can't wait to pick up more of her books. I just love her writing. Even though she's gone through so much heartache, she's still trying to move on and live her life like Will wanted her to. I just love Clark. She's just so lovely. 

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Okay, so that's the end of the tag! I just love Avatar so much, and I highly recommend that you watch this series. It's so fun and the story is fantastic...but don't watch the movie. It is legit trash...not worth it at all. 

I tag anyone who wants to do this tag! This was so much fun, so I hope you guys have fun too!

Happy reading!

Olivia

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