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the-knights-who-say-book · 7 years ago

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April 2018 — personal growth and accompanying growing pains. life is fine, books are happening, we’re going to be ok

REVIEWS

The Sisters Mederos — ★★☆☆☆

The Stone Girl’s Story — ★★★★★

Heart of Iron — ★★½☆☆

The Olive Conspiracy — ★★★☆☆

Magic Steps — ★★★★☆

Caroline’s Heart — ★★★★★

The Traitor’s Tunnel — ★★☆☆☆

The Foxhole Court — ★☆☆☆☆

BOOKS READ

Street Magic — ★★★★★

The Raven King — ★☆☆☆☆

Inkmistress — ★★★★½

Wild Magic — ★★★★★ (reread)

Knit One, Girl Two — ★★★★☆ (reread)

The King’s Men — ★★★☆☆

The Sons of Thestian — ★★☆☆☆

The Gift of Your Love — ★★☆☆☆ (arc coming out in May)

Leah on the Offbeat — ★★★★★

COMICS

Young Avengers, Volume 1: Style > Substance — ★★★½☆

Young Avengers, Volume 2: Alternative Culture — ★★★☆☆

Young Avengers, Volume 3: Mic-Drop at the Edge of Time and Space — ★★★☆☆

WRITING

Chapters 29 & 30 of the assassin wip

OTHER COOL STUFF (the rest of what i’ve been watching/listening/reading) below the cut

PODCASTS

Tortall Recall — look, normally i try to only put the same podcast on multiple wrap ups if I’m returning to it after a break, but Tortall Recall is the exception. I am always listening to it and I always want people to know.

88 Cups of Tea — I skip around and listen to the interviews with the authors I know!

One Day at a Time, season 2 — I’ve been especially appreciating Penelope and the episodes about how dealing with mental health is hard but life’s good anyway

Project Runaway season 15

MOVIES

New

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert — the sets, dancing and music are so amazing

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 — finally watched it and it was fucking amazing

Baahubali: The Beginning — mostly loved it! I just wanted Avanthika to get to do the big rescue :(

Rewatches

Age of Ultron — still BS but it was actually a fun rewatch with my family who doesn’t understand Marvel at all

Mama Mia, Funny Face, Deadpool — plane movies

Hercules — when you should be studying psych but netflix is there

YOUTUBE

paperbackdreams — booklr

Vihart — it’s math stuff but only because ant made me watch and got me hooked on it

#month in review

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biandlesbianliterature · 7 years ago

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Do you have any queer superhero story recommendations?

For sure! My recommendation would beDreadnought by April Daniels (review) and Sovereign (Dreadnought #2) by April Daniels (review) For ones that I haven’t read:

Comics:

Batwoman, Vol. 1: Hydrology

Young Avengers, Volume 1: Style > Substance

America Vol. 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez

DC Comics: Bombshells, Vol. 1: Enlisted

Also check out Gay League, which has a list of LGBT characters in comics as well as a timeline of LGBT comics history.

For non-comics:

Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee

Shattered (The Superheroine Collection) by Lee Winter

The Power of Mercy (The Superheroine Collection) by Fiona Zedde

Chasing Stars by Alex K. Thorne

Dynama by Ruth Diaz

Chameleon Moon by RoAnna Sylver

Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey

Hope that helps!

#sff #superheros #superhero

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putris-et-mulier · 8 years ago

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Those of you who want to start reading comics but don't know how to start

comixology is doing a BOGO sell on Marvel comics, specifically the most popular ones. Quick overview and recommendations for those who might be overwhelmed with the choices. But the word "Marvel" in your promotion code when you check out.

I'm going to try to just give you one sentence or a panel to recommend all the X-Men ones, because you know I'm recommending all of the X-Men ones. But I will let you know what's in it, vaguely.

I'll add more panel examples but I need to do something and the sale ends on the 13th

"Recent Jumping On Points!"

Moon Knight Vol. 1: Lunatic – I love this series. Moon Knight is a lot like Deadpool and Legion in that they are all mentally ill characters that no one really seemed to know what to do with but Jeff Lemire got the series and he's been doing an amazing job. It will be confusing but it's confusing even if you have read the old comics, the whole thing is kind of his perception of reality so… If you like mentally ill Jewish male protagonists that need to be protected, you'll like this

Gwenpool, The Unbelievable Vol. 1: Believe It – she's a recent Deadpool spinoff I haven't really started to get but I will soon so if you do get this I'd like to hear your opinion

X-Men '92 Vol. 1: The World Is A V – this is a continuation of the 90s cartoon but it jumps ahead in the story so even people who have seen the cartoon know everything you and it's written with the expectation that you probably haven't seen the cartoon

and there is Jubilee

Spider-Man/Deadpool Vol. 1: Isn't It Bromantic – now everyone who says "I wanted to read that" can. It's as ridiculous as everyone says it is. More so, actually.

Deadpool: World's Greatest Vol. 1 – if you want to start reading the most recent Deadpool comics just start with this

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Vol. 1: BFF – it's comic book about a little girl and a dinosaur, it's adorable

Wolverine: Old Man Logan Vol. 1: Berzerker – this is what the movie Logan is based off of

Spider-Gwen Vol. 1: Greater Power – what if Peter Parker died and Gwen became a superhero and was in a punk band with Peter's ex girlfriends: best premise ever

All-New Wolverine Vol. 1: The Four Sisters – you might also want to check this out if you like Logan, currently the Wolverine in "old Man Logan" is in the 616 but Laura has just become the official Wolverine

All-New X-Men: Inevitable Vol. 1 – okay, so the original X-Men (Cyclops, Marvel Girl Jean Gray, Archangel, Iceman, Beast) travel forward in time so right now in the 616 we have adult versions of those characters, the ones we've always had, and now the teenage version of those characters which are technically the same characters but taken out of time when they were teenagers and just formed the X-Men, before everyone died a bunch of times. The book isn't as confusing as the explanation but I think some of you might like it because when Iceman traveled to the future he outed his older self as being in the closet and in this book we see his teenage self, straight from the 70s (pun intended,) try to figure out how to live like a gay guy in this century.

Also, baby Cyclops

Extraordinary X-Men Vol. 1: X-Haven – this is about the school refugee children in the X-Men put in Hell (Limbo) because the Earth is too dangerous. Also a genius premise

Uncanny Avengers: Unity Vol. 1: Lost Future – I've talked about this one a ton, it's the one where Rouge, Deadpool, Cable, and Quicksilver (and Captin America, and blah blah blah) are working as Avengers

"Recent #1's"

Death Of X (2016) Issue #1 – Cyclops died (yes, he will be back eventually and there is still the teenage Cyclops running around hating himself)

IvX (2016-2017) Issue #1 – a lot about X-Men is about bigotry and eugenics and this one is another angle on that. What if two nearly extinct races have to exterminate the other to live?

Deadpool: Back In Black (2016) Issue #1 – this is about Deadpool and Venom hooking up for a while

Jessica Jones (2016-) Issue #1 – if you haven't seen the Netflix show, you should and if you have seen it and liked it you need to read this. Jessica just got released from prison and is separated from Luke and hiding their child and you have to read a few issues before they start to tell you why she went to prison and all that other stuff

and look at her shirt

Civil War II: X-Men (2016) Issue #1 – skip it. It's not bad, it's just boring

"Popular Marvel Collections"

Avengers vs. X-Men – the X-Men find a way to save their race and the Avengers try to exterminate them again. This is the series I always mentioned when people say that Captain America isn't a racist

House of M – what of Scarlet Wtich cast a spell that mutants should disappear and then Magneto becomes king and everyone was happy, kind of

X-Men: Days of Future Past – this is what the movie was based on but it's good and they didn't give all the leading roles to Wolverine. I love this book, a friend and I would act it out when we were kids which was probably pretty alarming for the adults

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe – I'm the only one who didn't like this series so based on statistics you will like it. Eh it wasn't that bad. You get to see an alternate universe Deadpool shoot an alternate universe Spider-Man in the head and this was before he did it those last two times in the 616

Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1: Gifted – Cyclops tries to make the X-Men good guys again… With Emma Frost. She was that chick that always dressed in white in Days of Future Past but, again, she's actually cool in the comics. I think some of you would really like her, her character is like "what if a girl had the dream of becoming a school teacher but she was born as such a marginalized and targeted race so she grew up to teach in a segregated community in a school for child refugees of your race" and tack on "what if a girl was so conventionally attractive that no one took her serious despite her being very intelligent so she learns how to use her sexuality and her passing privilege to manipulate people"

Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1 – no unless you have nothing else to read

X-Men: Second Coming – it's about Deadpool's ex-husband's daughter that Cable kept strapped to his chest

X-Men: Battle of the Atom – read this after all new X-Men, at least the first one. Now a mutant group from the future travels back in time to take out the teenage versions because every future is a dystopia and everyone believes the only way to is to murder yourself in the past

and we get a bunch of new teen mutants and their parentage… Is very X-Men. Look how cute Shogo is meeting his mother's teenage past self

Guess who this dude belongs to

If you ship Xavierine you have to read this

X-Men: the Complete Age Of Apocalypse Epic Book 1 – this is an alternate universe story so I'm not sure if you want to read it but the art isn't as bad as the cover makes it seem

Hawkeye Vol. 1: My Life As A Weapon – this the series in which they actually keep Hawkeye deaf and integrated wonderfully into the story

All-New X-Men Vol. 1: Yesterday's X-Men – the teenage X-Men travel to the current timeline and meet their older selves.

Runaways Vol. 1: Pride and Joy – Runaways is always cute. It's about a group of kids who all had evil villains for parents and they ran away from their homes and tried to be heroes

"Marvel Women of Power"

I think you guys know what you want in this category but the Spider Woman one is the one in which she tries to fight crime while she's pregnant. Thor is Jane Foster (she is the current Thor because Thor is in a timeout) while she's at the last stages of terminal cancer. She Hulk is a lawyer. Ms. Marvel is the girl that was in the news for taking over the legacy name AND being Muslim and it's actually made by Muslim women.

X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga – everyone has read this. Even people who have never read comics. Through osmosis. Don't be the last one…

X-Treme X-Men Vol. 5: God Loves, Man Kills – Also read this

X-Men: The Complete Onslaught Epic - Book One – if it sounds good read it but I don't think is very applicable to anything that's going on right now in the comics or movie

Wolverine: Weapon X – if you can stand looking at Wolverine any longer

X-Men: Inferno – This one is going to be pretty confusing to be one of the first things you read but if you know about Jean Gray and Madeline Prior in all that you'll enjoy it

New Mutants Epic Collection: Renewal – remember in Deadpool that character Negasonic Teenage Warhead? She is a new mutant, they are the mutant students that graduated and are trying to be X-Men. There's going to be a TV show based on this but I'm not sure if it's going be based on anything specific. The first members are Karma who is a psychic lesbian who eventually becomes an amputee raising her younger siblings as a kind of single mother, Sunspot is a Brazilian guy that kind of explodes a lot in all senses of the word, Moonstar is a young woman from the Cheyenne nation who is eventually a VIP and gets a flying horse, Cannonball is an innocent country boy that is "pretty much invulnerable when Ah'm blastin"

It is like One Tree Hill if one tree Hill was about racism and general bigotry… and blastin'

Keep in mind that this is the beginning so these characters are adults now and the New Mutant lineup changes (obviously they have to eventually graduate to X-Men)

Wolverine By Claremont & Miller – this is what the movie "The Wolverine" was kind of based on so if you like it when Wolverine pretends to be Japanese you should pick this up

Uncanny X-Men Masterworks Vol. 1 – if you want to start from beginning but want the ease of reading the collections

the Max stuff is the 616 Marvel characters in an R-rated universe

Journey Into Mystery Vol. 1: Fear Itself – this is when Loki was a teenager and they don't usually read these books but I really got hooked because they were better than I thought they would be

Substance"> Young Avengers Vol. 1: Style > Substance – remember the series about a teenage Avenger group and no one turned out to be straight? This is the beginning of that

no to all the Ultimate stuff

Read all the X Factor and X Force! Uncanny X Force is the one with Deadpool and it's my favorite Deadpool of all time. I've talked about X Factor little before, that's when Rictor and Shatterstar finally get together. If you saw Logan you saw the first appearance of Rictor who is going to be in new mutants

this is the kid that plays him, Jason Genao

he is the kid at the table and this is from a Law and Order because I thought maybe it would be more familiar to everyone. So since we are starting with him as a kid I really hope if/when we see Shatterstar they do a throwback to his old hair and make a kid wear an extremely long blonde mullet wig on

#Christy creare #deadpool #Info #x men

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dekster184-blog · 8 years ago

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YOUNG AVENGERS VOL 2 #1 "Style > Substance"

Legacy isn’t a dirty word... but it’s an irrelevant one. It’s not important what our parents did. It matters what WE do. Someone has to save the world. Uniting Wiccan, Hulkling and Hawkeye with Loki, Marvel Boy and Ms. America.

Published: January 2013

Writer: Kieron Gillen

Penciler: Mike Norton, Jamie McKelvie

Cover Artist: Jamie McKelvie

#young avengers #avengers #comics #marvel #marvel comics #2013 #kieron gillen #mike norton #jamie mckelvie #color #superheroes #wiccan #hulkling #hawkeye #loki #marvel boy #ms america

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demitgibbs · 7 years ago

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Holiday Gift Guide 2017

It’s amazing how quickly the years go by, and once again the Holiday Season is upon us. We have compiled a list of 18 reasonably priced items that we believe will be a hit with your loved ones. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of Central Florida a wonderful Holiday season and a happy New Year!

Clothing

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Drag Queen Merchandise – Dragqueenmerch.com – is the “official” store for the queens you see on their website. DragQueenMerch offers a turnkey solution to drag queens to be able to have an online merchandise store which enables them to offer official products to their fan base.

Amanda LePore by Micah Souza T-Shirt $30.

Amanda LePore photo sublimated T-Shirt; photo by Josef Jasso $40.

Jack Adams (jackadamsusa.com) – Founded in 2010, Jack Adams is an underwear and activewear brand that’s defined by the man who wears it. They appeal to the athletic man with a masculine style.

Nautical style Newport Swim Brief – $53 – is a sports cut swim brief with an Aussie style contoured lose front pouch. The pouch includes a small inner pocket to cradle your jewels and keep it in place as you swim. Sexy, lightweight and quick-drying swim brief. Made of 90% Polyester and 10% Elastane.

Triumph Boxer Racer – $59 – They invite you to hit the beach this season in their latest Jack Adams swimwear range. Made in Europe using finest microfiber fabric- “Microsense”, feels like velvet. Sexy and quick-drying. Styled with a loose-fit front and a more comfortable wider waist finish. Made of 90% Polyester and 10% Elastane.

Liquor/Spirits

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Barefoot Bubbly – Pink Moscato (750ml – Prices vary but pick up locally for $7.97) Tickle your toes (and your nose!) with this deliciously sweet champagne which releases aromas of red tree fruit and fresh berries. A creamy finish collides perfectly with candied cherries and sweet citrus making this the sweetest champagne we offer. Pairs well with some cheese and sweet treats like peach sorbet.

Central Coast Callie Collection –Chardonnay (750ml – Prices vary but pick up locally for $17.99) – Light straw in color, our 2015 Central Coast Pinot Grigio brings a bouquet of melon, citrus, pear, and flinty mineral notes. With honeydew, ripe melon, mineral, and citrus flavors, this medium-bodied wine has a subtle, clean finish.

Health & Beauty

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Zue Quinoa Beauty (zuebeauty.com) To the South American indigenous tribes, Zue meant “the origin of life,” and today they embody this spirit by connecting and improving lives around the world. Zue is a company dedicated to giving back to our planet and people. Along with crafting quality, vegan, skin care products, they work with multiple social and environmental projects. With every purchase, Zue shares a portion of the proceeds with the partners that they support.

Purifying Facial Cleanser refreshes and balances your skin while gently removing impurities and traces of makeup and oils. Skin is left feeling revitalized and smooth.4 oz

Daily Facial Moisturizer is formulated to help protect skin’s natural oils and preserve its hydration throughout the day. 1.8oz – $28.99

Novex Coconut Hair System – Novexhaircare.com – Coconut Oil Shampoo (10oz $7.99), Conditioner (10oz $7.99), Leave in Conditioner (10.5 oz $7.99), and Conditioning Hair mask. $5.99 – $16.99.

This system is enriched with the purest Coconut oil from Brazil and Vitamin E. It is ideal to revive dry, rebellious and frizzy hair. While maintaining the natural moisture, prolonging for much longer the smooth and straight effect. Coconut oil is a natural substance extremely nourishing and moisturizing. It has a high concentration of elements that strengthens the hair structure leaving it protected and resistant to external agents. Novex is the most known Brazilian hair care worldwide and it can be found in over 45 countries in 6 different languages.

Books

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Addicted to Americana by Charles Phoenix (Available Nationwide $29.95) – Raised on a used-car lot, Charles Phoenix was destined to become the Ambassador of Americana. This riotously colorful book, replete with Charles’s collection of vintage Kodachrome slides, celebrates his lifelong quest to unearth the best of classic and kitschy American life and style.

Becoming AFI – 50 Years inside the American Film Institute (Santa Monica Press Hardcover/$27.95) – Jean Picker Firstenberg and James Hindman provide a candid look at how this remarkable organization brought together aspiring filmmakers, educators, and artists who helped AFI become the foremost national champion for moving images as a vibrant art form.

DRAGS – (Publisher: KMW Studio; $75 PLUS $10 S&H) is a photo series documenting drag queens and drag kings from New York City, shot by director/photographer Gregory Kramer. Presented in the style of classic fashion portraiture, the collection features legends – and up-and-coming legends – in glamorous black and white, full-length studio portraits. Inspired by Irving Penn, each photo brings out the spirit of the performer through subtle pose, gesture and facial expression

CD/DVD’s

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George Michael – Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1/ MTV unplugged (Available Nationwide; Prices Vary) – The Reissue of The Late George Michael’s Iconic album, ‘was George’s second solo album. Arranged, produced and almost completely written by George himself, it eloquently confirmed him as a pioneering, agenda-setting artist. Without Prejudice Vol. 1 remains a remarkable, timeless work, from the beautifully judged protest songs Praying For Time and Mother’s Pride, to the intimate Cowboys & Angels, via the autobiographical Freedom! ‘90. This was music George Michael felt truly committed to.

Logan – The Movie (DVD Retail Value: $18.99) In the near future, a weary Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart) in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

War for the Planet of the Apes (DVD Retail Value: $18.99) In this thrilling, climactic chapter of the Planet of the Apes saga, Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (Woody Harrelson). But after suffering unimaginable losses, Caesar resolves to avenge his kind, pitting him against the Colonel for a final showdown that will determine the future of the planet!

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2017/11/30/holiday-gift-guide-2017/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.tumblr.com/post/168050072180

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hotspotsmagazine · 7 years ago

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Holiday Gift Guide 2017

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Amanda LePore by Micah Souza T-Shirt $30.

Amanda LePore photo sublimated T-Shirt; photo by Josef Jasso $40.

Jack Adams (jackadamsusa.com) – Founded in 2010, Jack Adams is an underwear and activewear brand that’s defined by the man who wears it. They appeal to the athletic man with a masculine style.

Liquor/Spirits

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Purifying Facial Cleanser refreshes and balances your skin while gently removing impurities and traces of makeup and oils. Skin is left feeling revitalized and smooth.4 oz

Daily Facial Moisturizer is formulated to help protect skin’s natural oils and preserve its hydration throughout the day. 1.8oz – $28.99

Novex Coconut Hair System – Novexhaircare.com – Coconut Oil Shampoo (10oz $7.99), Conditioner (10oz $7.99), Leave in Conditioner (10.5 oz $7.99), and Conditioning Hair mask. $5.99 – $16.99.

Books

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from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2017/11/30/holiday-gift-guide-2017/

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big-gay-apocalypse · 3 years ago

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// Young Avengers Vol. 1: Style > Substance

#noh-varr #marvel boy #young avengers (2013)#young avengers vol. 1: style > substance

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couleursfrancaises · 8 years ago

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It's actually Young Avengers vol. 2. Vol. 1 was released in 2005-2006.

i woulda put the issue # instead if i had been paying attention to what issue i was on in the volume but i'm lazy hai didn't mean to make it seem like it was from the 2005-2006 comic but like i said, i was being lazythis is from volume 1: style > substance so i mean, i'm not /wrong/. i'll fix it tho, thx

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jaimiesam · 8 years ago

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2016 Reading Wrap-Up

Better late than never with this post I suppose :D

This past year, I read quite a few books. It felt like a slow year, and I jumped around a lot, from genre to genre and series to series. I don’t think I finished any series. Although I actually did get through many books, it didn’t feel like a lot at the time. I really delved into some long books this year, which was both frustrating and rewarding. Those books that took me the longest to read were also some of the ones I enjoyed the most :)

Without further ado, here is the list of books I read this year! I hope you can get some ideas if you didn’t know what to read next! After the list I’ll also go into specifics about some of my favourites, and some of the ones I really didn’t get along with… (Also, just a side note, they’re not organized in anyway other than the order that I read them in!)

The Cuckoo’s Calling - Robert Galbraith

Truthwitch - Susan Dennard

Nimona - Noelle Stevenson

Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell

11/22/63 - Stephen King

A Study in Charlotte - Brittany Cavallero

Dream On - Kerstin Gier

Ms. Marvel: No Normal - Wilson & Alphona

Young Avengers: Style > Substance - Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Mike Norton

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - J. K. Rowling

Saga Vol 5 - Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples

The Crown - Kiera Cass

The Hidden Oracle - Rick Riordan

Kindred Spirits- Rainbow Rowell

Dragonfly in Amber - Diana Gabaldon

Out of Sight, Out of Time - Ally Carter

The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy - Sam Maggs

The Blackthorn Key - Kevin Sands

Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins

Saga Vol 6 - Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples

A Game of Thrones - George R. R. Martin

Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon

Isla and the Happily Ever After - Stephanie Perkins

Jessica Jones: Alias Vol 1 - Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany

Jessica Jones: Alias - Rebecca Come Home Vol 2 - Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos

Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins

Ant-Man Vol. 1, Second Chance Man - Nick Spencer, Ramon Rosanos

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1, Cosmic Avengers - Brian Michael Bendis, Steve McNiven

A Clash of Kings - George R. R. Martin

A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas

White Noise - Don DeLillo

Beloved - Toni Morrison

Angels in America - Tony Kushner

Happily Ever After - Kiera Cass

Magnus Chase: The Hammer of Thor - Rick Riordan

Interpreter of Maladies - Jhumpa Lahiri

The Sleeper and the Spindle - Neil Gaiman & Chris Riddell

Voyager - Diana Gabaldon

Romeo and What’s Her Name - Shani Petroff

My Favourites

Dragonfly in Amber

Voyager

A Game of Thrones

A Clash of Kings

A Court of Mist and Fury

I continued the Outlander series this year with books 2 and 3, and they blew me away. Sequels are so hard to get right, but Dragonfly in Amber was a breathtaking story, followed by the thrilling journey of Voyager (read my last post for my full thoughts on Voyager!).

And I started the A Song of Ice and Fire series! I’m really really loving it, and I’ve just started the third book. I must say, I did fly through A Clash of Kings much faster than A Game of Thrones, devouring the majority of it in about a week.

And finally, ACOMAF. I love the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, but her A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series cannot be beat. While I really enjoyed the ACOTAR, ACOMAF was just amazing. I loved where she took the series and the characters (both new and old), and genuinely missed my bus home one day because I was so immersed in reading it.

Honourable Mentions

Nimona

11/22/63

A Study in Charlotte

Jessica Jones Graphic Novels

Stephanie Perkins Novels

White Noise

Now these are books that I greatly enjoyed, but wouldn’t hold to the same level as those on my favourites list. For graphic novels, Nimona was a whimsical, hilarious story that was just extremely enjoyable, and the Jessica Jones: Alias series I found just dark enough, with a more likeable, human Jessica than the TV Show.

I read my first Steven King novel this year! And 11/22/63 was the perfect place to start for me, as I’m not a fan of horror, so I was immediately drawn in by this historical fiction time-travel story, about the assassination of JFK and one man’s attempt to stop it.

As for my favourite contemporary books of the year, I’d immediately go for Stephanie Perkins’ novels. I read Anna back in 2015, so this year got around to reading the last 2 in the trilogy. They were just so easy to read, and such a nice, light break from some of the much heavier books I was reading. I don’t think I spent more than two days reading any of the books, they were just lovely to read.

A Study in Charlotte was a YA Sherlock Holmes inspired novel, where Charlotte Holmes was the inquisitive, intelligent, and quick-witted descendent of Holmes himself, who befriends Jamie Watson (similarly related to John Watson). Although not the most shocking or revolutionary of mysteries, I really enjoyed the dialogue between Holmes’ and Watson, and some of the more serious issues discussed in the text and how they were handled.

And finally, White Noise, a book I read for my English course. This book was one I enjoyed simply because it was the one that frustrated me the most. I absolutely loved how much frustration this book evoked from me. The main character proves to be extremely arrogant, self-centred and misguided as the book progresses, and yet the book makes such intelligent observations of everyday life, it’s really quite interesting to read.

Books I Didn’t Enjoy

Dream On

Everything, Everything

Romeo and What’s Her Name

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

*sigh* and now for the books that disappointed me… Kerstin Gier penned the Ruby Red Trilogy, another time-travel series that I enjoyed a fair bit, and after reading Dream a Little Dream, I was really anticipating the release of the sequel, Dream On. Unfortunately, it just felt like a filler book, and a lot of it felt unnecessary. I got quite bored with it, and it just didn’t do it for me.

Everything, Everything. Now this book frustrates me. And not in a good way, as with White Noise. It frustrates me in a “why did you go in this direction? It feels like such a lazy ending” sort of way. I was skeptical going into this book, as it deals with a girl who is allergic to everything, and as I have multiple allergies, I am quite picky about how it’s represented in books. I didn’t like the main character, I thought she was rash and made some stupid, reckless, unjustified decisions. And I was extremely annoyed at the ending, it just felt like such an easy out for the author, as she didn’t have to spend the time allowing this character to grow and learn, but rather erase her issues entirely. Overall, I just didn’t get along with this book very well, and yet I do know a lot of people did enjoy it. *shrug* at least the design and format was enjoyable.

Now, this next book comes out Feb. 7, 2017 (I received an arc for review), but unfortunately it wasn’t my favourite. In Romeo and What’s Her Name, the story felt rushed, and the protagonist felt quite childish and cringey at times. I mean, it was cute enough, but there wasn’t enough going on to properly capture my attention.

And finally, dare I say it, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. I can’t in my right mind categorize it as a legitimate Harry Potter novel. It wasn’t written by J. K. Rowling. That’s enough for me. It was so lacking in her signature style and voice, and there was an absence of magic in it, that was so necessary to the story and the continuation of these beloved characters. I am such a huge fan of Harry Potter, so I really don’t say this lightly, but I just didn’t enjoy it. I found the plot contradictory to the rules set out in the original HP novels (*cough cough* Prisoner of Azkaban), and there were many things that certain characters did that I did not think would ever be in their nature to do. Specifically a certain line said by Harry. I just did not see it as something he would ever say to his son. I’m sure the stage production was an entirely different experience, and I’d actually be extremely curious to see it, as I have heard amazing things about it. But just from reading it, I didn’t like the story. And the biggest issue for me, once again, was that it just did not feel like a Harry Potter story.

Well, if you’ve made it to the end of this very long post, I applaud you. I do hope you enjoyed it, and got some good book recommendations. I’d love to know your thoughts on any of these books, did you like them? Hate them? Or if you have any book recommendations of your own, I’d love to hear them :D Thanks for reading!

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