Top Ten Tuesday: Favorurite Secondary Characters

Top Ten Tuesday's is a weekly meme hosted by the ladies over at The Broke and The Bookish


So, todays list is my top ten*ahem* five, favourite seconday characters. Let us get to it then!

*Not in any paticular order

#1 Uriah from Divergent

#2 Kenji from Shatter Me and Unravel Me

#3 Lily from Shoulder in the Sky

#4 Lily from Variant

#5 Newt from The Maze Runner

A to Z Bookish Survey

       Today's wonderful post is the A to Z Bookish Thursday, This post is originally from The Perpetual Pageturner

Author you have read the most books from:

Uhh...Going to have to say Carrie Jones. I have read 5 of her books. I haven't really gotten into any huge series'.

Best sequel ever:

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

Currently reading:

Fever by Lauren DeStefano

Drink of choice while reading: 

Wait. What? people actually have a drink that they specifically drink while reading? Well...I don't know, not necessarily during reading, but I'm usually drinking, water, iced-tea, or coke.

E-reader or Physical book:

Physical book all the way. Nothing like the feeling of a book in your  hands

Fictional character you probably would have actually dated in high school:

Can I choose two? I'm choosing two.

Adam (Shatter Me Trilogy)

Tobias/Four (Divergent Trilogy)   

Too bad they are fictional characters. *Sigh*

Glad you gave this book a chance:

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong. I had tried to read some of her other books in the past, and I just couldn't get into them, but I am really glad that I read The Darkest Powers Trilogy.

Hidden gem book:

Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech. It's a middle grade book, but it was entertaining.

Important moment in your reading life:

When I was small, I remember reading a Magic Treehouse Book. I think it was Saber-tooth At Sunset by Mary Pope Osborne. After finishing that book in a day, I discovered my love of reading.
You know what's cool, I can remember things from when I was 7, but you know, tomorrow, I'll probably forget what I had for breakfast.

Just finished:

The Fall of Venus by Daelynn Quinn

Kinds of books I won't read:

Any book that only focuses on a relationship. I'm also not that big on mysteries but the occasional one is okay.

Longest book you've read:

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Sthol. (563 pages)

Major book hangover because of:

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. Do I even need to explain?

Number of bookcases you own:

None. I have 2 singular shelves drilled onto my wall

One book you have read multiple times:

 Keeping The Moon by Sarah Dessen. Confession time, Keeping The Moon  is the only Sarah Dessen book I have ever read.

Preferred place to read:

In my room. On my bed...So comfy.

Quote that inspires you /gives you all the feels from a book you've read:

"Fear doesn't shut you down; it wakes you up. I've seen it. It's fascinating. Sometimes I want to see it again. Want to see you awake.--Tobias/Four. Divergent by Veronica Roth

Reading Regret:

Ummm. I don't think I have one.

Series I started and need to finish: (All the books are out in the series.)

I honestly can't think of one.

Three of your all--time favorite books:

Divergent by Veronica Roth
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers

Unapologetic Fangirl for:

Veronica Roth, author of Divergent and Insurgent

Very excited for this release more others:

Allegiant by Veronica Roth, or Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi. SOOOOO excited for these awesome conclusions.

Worst bookish habit:

Saying to myself,

"Just one more chapter, and then I'll sleep."  It will always end at 5 in the morning with my finished book in my hands. I mean, who needs more than 2 hours of sleep? Sleep is for the weak.

X marks the spot: Start at the top left of your shelf and pick up the 27th book:

That would be The Golden Compass by Philup Pullman. Still haven't read it. I really need to get my priorities straight.

Your latest purchase:

Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson.

ZZZ-snatcher book (Last book that kept you up waaaaay too late)

Rouge by Isabella Modra. Review here

I hope you enjoyed this. I had a lot of fun filling it out! Feel free to join in. :)

The Fall Of Venus by Daelynn Quinn

Very sorry about the blurriness of this cover. If your wondering it says 'The Fall Of Venus and it has an infinity fly on it. :) 

Author: Daelynn Quinn
Format: Paperback
Date published: July 19 2013
Publisher: Createspace independent Publishing Platform

Introduction

       After a virus that has wiped out 93% of the population, Pollen wakes up in the woods  and doesn't remember much of the past few weeks. Pollen has no idea why she is in the woods nor does she know why she has a tattoo on the side of her face, but she is determined to stay alive and away from bounty the bounty hunters that will stop at nothing to capture her. She soon meets Marcus, a boy in the same situation as her, and together they try to come up with a plan to rescue her niece, Evie from a refugee camp that different intentions then they let everybody know

Cover

       OHHHHH so that's what an infinity fly looks like.  It was described pretty well in the book, I was just trying to figure out how the eyes form the infinity symbol, but yeah, it makes sense now.

Pollen and Marcus
       I knew this was going to happen. Regardless of the fact that Pollen is engaged. I knew it. I am quite happy with the fact that although Pollen feels as though she knows Marcus, they don't just start being all couple-y. I extremely liked the fact that for a little while Marcus refused to become involved with her because he didn't want to be used an thrown away.

Glenn
       Oh Glenn, such mixed feelings I have about you. One minute he is doing something completely stupid and betraying people, the next minute he's like:
       "Oh Pollen! I know I crossed the line (Again) but I want you to know that I will always care about you."
       Alright cool Glenn, you know what you should do? pick a side and stick to it. Thanks.

Crimson
        I loved learning about Crimson it was really interesting. Also, while you are learning about Crimson, the author makes everything relatively easy to follow, which is always good.

Conclusion
       I really liked the concept of this book, and the story is easy to follow and really interesting to read .

Chat With Me Thursday #2: Blogger Interview with Jazmen

       For the second Chat With Me Thursday ever, I am going to be interviewing Jazmen from ThisGirlReadsAlot.

1. Why did you start blogging?

       I started blogging first and foremost because I love books. I've loved them since I have been able to read. I was never the kid who got toys, I always got books so I guess in some ways I have had no choice but to become a bookworm. Blogging allows me to both read and write and they are both my biggest passions.

2. What is the first book you remember reading

       One of the first books I remember reading was Little Monsters by Mercer Meyer. I loved those books when I was younger. I was always begging my mom to buy me another. My appetite for those books was insatiable.

3. What was the last book you read

       The last book I read was Almost by Anne Eliot. I absolutely loved it, and highly recommend it.

4. What is your favorite book genre?

       Favorite book genre? definitely Dystopia. I can't really put into words why but with books like the Hunger Games and Divergent, I think that is explanation enough.

5. If you could jump into one book what would it be 

       If I could jump into any book, I would have to pick any of the Archers of Avalon series books. Why? because I would make out with Tristan

Thanks for the interview Jazmen!

Teaser Tuesday (3): Sever

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should be Reading.
Anyone can participate in Teaser Tuesdays. Just do the following:
• Grab your read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• Be careful not to include spoilers!
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your
teasers!

Today I am bringing you teasers from Sever by Lauren DeStafano!




#1. "He's right, to die trying would be better than dying without a purpose."

#2  "I think a strong wind would come and blow her hair across her face, and when it receded she'd be gone."

       From page 172 of Sever by Lauren DeStafano

The Cat Food Chronicles by Maya Pruett

Introduction

       Callie Bryant, Hollywood's soon to be superstar, comes to town to play the role of Juliet in the long awaited production of Romeo and Juliet... The rock opera.

       Tragically, Callie dies on stage. But then come Lily, Holly, Spooky, and Detective Richardson: Two psychic sisters, one psychic cat, and a detective, get together determined to solve the crime.

Lily & Holly

       I liked Lily and Holly, I mean, they are psychic twins, and they they own a makeup/salon place! Plus, they are both quite nice most of the time. I'm slightly jealous of them...

 Cover

       The cover is pretty plain, but the paw print in the C is cute.

Seeing Through Spooky's Eyes
       You see this story through the phychic cats eyes, which is different I guess, but it is kind of hard to follow. I think I would have preferred the story to be told through Lily or Holly

Dislikes
       The first thing that I need to mention is the grammar. I kept catching obvious mistakes. I'm not talking about a few missing commas, I'm talking about not using the correct version of your/you're or even no/know. The grammar started out fine, but once I caught one mistake, it went downhill.
       I found this book to have way too many cute back-stories that distract from the actual story at hand. Spooky (the cat/protagonist)  would go on and on for pages about what her favourite food was. It's fine to quickly mention things like that, and then come back to the story, but Spooky would constantly ramble on and on about a whole bunch of pointless things.

Conclusion
       I really had a tough time finishing this book. It was hard to get into the mystery of it because of all the back stories. It had a lot of potential to become a fun and quirky book, but alas it did not live up to that potential.



         

Chat With Me Thursday #1: Interview With Isabella Modra

     

       Hey everybody! Today I am doing a my very first Chat With Me Thursday. (Visit my Chat With Me Thursday page for more details.) Anyway today I am doing an interview with Isabella Modra, author of Rouge. (Review here) Anyway, lets get to it.

1. Could you tell me a little about yourself?

       Sure. First things first; I do not belong in this generation. I honestly think that I should be immortal or something, because I would love to live in the 20s, but I would also fit in the 70s because I have a very free spirit and my friends sometimes describe me on a 'hippie'. I'm obsessed with 70s and 80s music and clothing. I am very much between fiction and reality-- being a writer that is sort of a given. But dreaming, to me, is part of everyday life. I want to see the world, I want to meet amazing people, and I want, at the end of my life, to be satisfied that I have given everything and used up of every bit of talent that I have.
       On a less personal note, I love movies, I play guitar, I am a part--time nanny, I see travel as part of my career and I drink tea and eat chocolate like you breathe air

2. How long did it take you to write Rouge?

       Interestingly enough Rouge was a random idea I made up with my friend. We were on the school bus 2 years ago discussing awesome superpowers -- like the nerds that we are-- and came up with the character of Hunter. I'd been writing as a hobby since I was thirteen, and I so I was excited at the prospect of writing about superheroes. From there, it was just a matter of fitting it between school, work and travel. In total, it was just under 2 years before I officially completed it.

3. Out of all the paranormal-ish abilities out there, why pyrokinesis?
     
       I just wanted a badass heroine with a hot superpower. What's more hot then fire? Sure, it's not exactly the most defensive superpower and she isn't completely protected from harm, but that is what makes it fun. And I love the prospect of the fire reacting to her emotions, and especially when things start to get a little steamy withe her boyfriend Eli ;)

4. Who was the most challenging character to write about?
       
       Defiantly Joshua. I didn't write much in his POV because I didn't want to give anything about his personality away. (you have to read the book to understand that!.) But he is such a unique and complicated person, and not somebody I would usually invent, so I struggled to find his voice and get a grip on his motives. Once I found that, it was much easier, and very very amusing. He is one of my favorites.

5. Do you have any weird habits while writing?
     
       Oh dear. I can't believe I'm admitting this. Writing comes naturally to me, so I don't have any weird habits -- The words just flow through my fingers. But when I edit, or re-read a passage, I sometimes read aloud in an accent. Usually American or British. I have NO idea why. I guess it's just entertaining, and it helps me visualize the scene in somebody else's perspective other than my own. Also, my characters are American, so it helps me put myself in their shoes.

6. Any advice for aspiring authors
     
       This is weird because in my eyes, I still consider myself an aspiring author. So my advice to my fellow aspiring authors is to concentrate more on your story than publishing or getting your book out there. I made the mistake of thinking my book was ready and hastily sent out queries to agents. I received 6 rejections and 1 no-reply, because it just wasn't the right time. Then -- after going over my book again and again -- I decided to take matters into my own hands, and I don't regret that at all, because it put the pressure on me to really be sure if my book was ready or not. I don't have an agent to tell me that it sucks or a publisher to make me change things. It's my decision, and that scares the crap out of me. So you have to really be sure that your book is complete, that there's nothing you need to add or change, and that you love your story to bits. That is the most important part.

7. If you could write a fortune for a fortune cookie what would it say?

       "S.O.S -- I'm being held against my will at a Chinese bakery."


Once again, Thank you so much for being my very first interview Isabella, It was so much fun!