tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post3679787267730353163..comments2024-02-24T10:12:46.183-05:00Comments on Queen Ella Bee Reads: Top Ten Books I Really Want to Read But Am Afraid of Not Liking (29)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07066485364496294907noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-48760388755626783302013-08-27T17:55:01.777-04:002013-08-27T17:55:01.777-04:00Vampire Academy. VAMPIRE ACADEMY. You know how muc...Vampire Academy. VAMPIRE ACADEMY. You know how much I love love love this series. I will be sads if you don't like it, HOWEVER, I would understand. And anoter HOWEVER: it's not about the vampires really. Well, it is. But the vamp part is one of the less important aspects of this book, and it's more high school drama/political intrigue/life and death situations than blood sucking. So there's that.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169574717441851611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-39146532499504063392013-07-03T22:34:39.223-04:002013-07-03T22:34:39.223-04:00The Scorpio Races and Vampire Academy are 2 of my ...The Scorpio Races and Vampire Academy are 2 of my fave books. I hope you get to them soon - don't be intimidated :-)<br /><br />Tanya Patrice<br /><a href="http://www.girlxoxo.com" rel="nofollow">Girlxoxo.com</a>TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589001490828032365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-55988905660816249242013-07-02T21:27:52.389-04:002013-07-02T21:27:52.389-04:00YOU HAVE TO READ ANNA!YOU HAVE TO READ ANNA!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-6622645551296733112013-07-02T20:04:12.566-04:002013-07-02T20:04:12.566-04:00Love the way you described why the books intimidat...Love the way you described why the books intimidate you! Also, I'm all vampired-out so haven't read Vampire Academy series and I'm so glad to see Anna and the French Kiss is on your list. Sanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09297915931078500505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-31727078317396432632013-07-02T18:09:34.513-04:002013-07-02T18:09:34.513-04:00#4... I had very similar reservations. If you can,...#4... I had very similar reservations. If you can, listen to it on audio, it was amazing on audio! I'm not usually a fan of audio, but the narrators did such an incredible job. And their accents were made of complete awesome! Can't say enough good things about this one now. It's one of my all-time faves! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961961723370977360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-6617137886122231742013-07-02T18:03:51.521-04:002013-07-02T18:03:51.521-04:00I had a really hard time coming up with books for ...I had a really hard time coming up with books for this week's TTT, but checking out everyone else's posts, is making me realize how many I've forgotten. Such as VA, Scorpio Races and The Girl of Fire and Thorns. Hehe. We definitely have some fears in common.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-877682003709241982013-07-02T16:50:03.352-04:002013-07-02T16:50:03.352-04:00Yeah, you see that first little cluster of books? ...Yeah, you see that first little cluster of books? I may have to put a hold on our friendship until you read them. <br /><br />No, just kidding. I wouldn't do that!<br /><br />However, you should read them. I guarantee you will love them. ADORE them! I stake my reputation on it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-46962478974414949382013-07-02T15:51:27.481-04:002013-07-02T15:51:27.481-04:00Me Before You is also on my list. I know that it i...Me Before You is also on my list. I know that it is a great book but something has been stopping me from getting to it. <br /><br />My TTT: http://www.bookythoughtsandme.com/top-ten-most-intimidating-books/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870059885518421720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-78615926973489588202013-07-02T15:07:08.591-04:002013-07-02T15:07:08.591-04:00Girl of Fire and Thorns definitely has religious u...Girl of Fire and Thorns definitely has religious undertones - and kind of weird ones - but I liked it enough to keep going and loved the second one. But I wouldn't let it scare you. I have some Tamora Pierce from the library right now and am also avoiding it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-7699164313571750462013-07-02T14:08:43.386-04:002013-07-02T14:08:43.386-04:00Oh my god you have to read Unearthly. Trust me: it...Oh my god you have to read Unearthly. Trust me: it's not the story you think it is. Compared to the other angel-themed YA books, this book is different from the rest. Different in a good way. <br /><br />The Girl of Fire and Thorns is one I've been meaning to get around to but haven't. -crosses fingers- Maybe one day!Sar Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126196051493044698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-78456078965648634032013-07-02T13:00:53.060-04:002013-07-02T13:00:53.060-04:00I've read and liked/really liked/loved the fir...I've read and liked/really liked/loved the first five books on your list, so I'm thinking you probably will too. I'm most worried about how you'll feel about The Girl of Fire and Thorns because of the whole religious thing.<br /><br />I'm with you on being nervous about Taken (because I love Erin lots). It's been getting interesting reactions from readers, so that makes me curious and a little scared. We shall see.<br /><br />I hope you like Anna! I really did, but I love Lola more. And I totally get the Sarah Dessen bit.<br /><br />As for Tamora Pierce, it still breaks my heart that not a lot of people like the Emelan series. It's seriously SO GOOD! Younger, sure, but still good!<br /><br />(P.S. I must be a robot because I didn't cry reading Code Name Verity or The Fault in Our Stars, which were guaranteed to make me sob.)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-25123420466318946982013-07-02T11:59:07.355-04:002013-07-02T11:59:07.355-04:00I'm a reader that doesn't often like Relig...I'm a reader that doesn't often like Religion in books. For some reason it just doesn't do well for me in books. However, I really loved The Girl of Fire and Thorns. I liked how the religion was a tiny part of the overall plot. For me it felt more like she had special powers instead of being a chosen one from God. But that also could be the paranormal freak in me.<br />Old follower<br />my TTT<br />http://kimberlysnovelnotes.blogspot.com/2013/07/top-ten-tuesday-24.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600042364862403288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-88171952229366116852013-07-02T09:50:39.122-04:002013-07-02T09:50:39.122-04:00Ok, I'll admit it, I had a slight heart attack...Ok, I'll admit it, I had a slight heart attack when I saw you weren't sure about The Scorpio Races. I've both read and listened to the audio version of the book and while I loved both I think I liked the audiobook just a little bit better.<br />My <a href="http://exploringallgenres.wordpress.com/2013/07/02/top-ten-tuesday-34/" rel="nofollow">TTT</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-14706834883677324982013-07-02T09:16:05.912-04:002013-07-02T09:16:05.912-04:00OH I LOOOOOVE THE ISSUE BOOKS even though I'm ...OH I LOOOOOVE THE ISSUE BOOKS even though I'm relatively new to contemporary and hated them to begin with. But I LOOOOVE them now. <br /><br />And seriously, UGLY CRY to the max with the Jojo Moyes. Be ready. It makes your face hurt. But the book is really good and wildly discussable, so there's that too. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-27435406716116009402013-07-02T09:01:28.650-04:002013-07-02T09:01:28.650-04:00I just finished Something Strange and Deadly two d...I just finished Something Strange and Deadly two days ago and really loved it. It was very different for me, and I do appreciate different from time-to-time. <br /><br />I've neve read The Girl of Fire and Thorns, but it's been on my TBR list for, like, two years. <br /><br /><a href="http://kristasdustjacket.blogspot.com/2013/07/top-ten-tuesday.html" rel="nofollow">TTT @ Krista's Dust Jacket</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821739311332187605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-10199483496471757412013-07-02T07:19:39.704-04:002013-07-02T07:19:39.704-04:00I TOTALLY GET YOUR LIST. My god, like its scary h...I TOTALLY GET YOUR LIST. My god, like its scary how much!!!<br /><br />However... Me Before You = heartache in the best way, if you read it i'll make you ... parmesan crusted chicken ;) <br />Anna, wow. I get it, but come ON SO GOOD.<br />VA= get the hesitation. But one day, you will read it and you will be like, WOW.<br /><br />I'm with you on Unearthly.<br /><br />BUT.<br /><br />NANTUCKET FREAKING BLUE?!!? kasjdlaskdjaslkdjawdwhqjpiejwkldasdj. That will be all.Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070853221145595335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-13148535103086993282013-07-02T03:29:20.025-04:002013-07-02T03:29:20.025-04:00Ooh, you need to read The Girl of Fire and Thorns!...Ooh, you need to read The Girl of Fire and Thorns!!! I'm the girl who cringes at religious themes, but in this series it didn't bother me AT ALL. <br />Also, the only Angel books I like are Unearthly and its sequels ;) <br />And you cannot possibly hate Anna, she and Etienne are awesome :) COME SWOON WITH US OVER ETIENNE!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468649356197119023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-77851579202414373712013-07-02T02:18:17.599-04:002013-07-02T02:18:17.599-04:00A Girl Of Fine and Thorns is religious, but it'...A Girl Of Fine and Thorns is religious, but it's not preachy. The characters have their own beliefs, but you don't get the sense that the author is trying to convert you, so honestly it didn't bother me (and stuff like that in novels usually does). Vampire Academy was a pretty interesting take on vamps, I thought, but I can definitely understand being maxed out on one particular type of creature. :D Happy reading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768919679687372349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-65782770046731075962013-07-02T01:18:23.465-04:002013-07-02T01:18:23.465-04:00I felt the same way about The Scorpio Races, but I...I felt the same way about The Scorpio Races, but I really did enjoy it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693025292276915306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-4695933426840443382013-07-02T00:21:24.335-04:002013-07-02T00:21:24.335-04:00TAKE TWO.
1. The Girl of Fire and Thorns-- the re...TAKE TWO.<br /><br />1. The Girl of Fire and Thorns-- the religious themes really bugged me in this one BUT BUT BUT THE SECOND ONE IS SO WORTH IT. I will cry if you don't get to the second one (yes, I am making this more intimidating, I DO NOT CARE)<br /><br />2. I FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT THIS ONE<br /><br />3. I thought this book was meh. I'm sure the author is lovely, and the book had some serious high points, but... meh.<br /><br />4. ALSO ON MY LIST.<br /><br />5. I AM INTIMIDATED BY THIS ALSO.<br /><br />6. I, um, despised this book. Oops.<br /><br />7. ON MY LIST TOO<br /><br />8. I'm always scared of books that will make me cry.<br /><br />9. YES, BUT READ THIS. READ. IT.<br /><br />10. I'm scared of this one too!<br /><br />UM. YOU WILL LOVE TRICKSTER'S QUEEN. AND YOU WILL LOVE BEKAH. BECAUSE. IT'S. TORTALL. OKAY? OKAY.<br /><br />Sorry for this long and ranty post, but your list gave me FEELS.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6245378071915174733.post-83433953278030141402013-07-02T00:14:19.688-04:002013-07-02T00:14:19.688-04:00Oh my gosh, LOVE your list!! And I have Something ...Oh my gosh, LOVE your list!! And I have Something Strange and Deadly on my list too and I TOTALLY agree with your reasoning! LOVE the author and I will now read it because of how awesome she is! Girl of Fire and Thorns is SUCH a favorite of mine but the religious undertones aren't subtle, it's a huge part--you might want to skip that one. Belle of the Literatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014781249826788311noreply@blogger.com