If You Like This Book, You Might Like That Book

I've seen a lot of people doing this around the internet, so I decided to try it out. (Most of these books will be in the fantasy genre because 90% of the books I read are fantasy).

If you like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, you will probably like Legend by Marie Lu. Both are science fiction trilogies about teenagers who fight against a corrupt government.

If you like the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, then you might like Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix. They're both children's fantasy series and they're both really awesome and fast-paced.

If you like the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini, then you might like the Eon Duology by Alison Goodman. They're both epic fantasy series about dragons and magic stuff.

If you like Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, then you might like Sabriel by Garth Nix. They are both epic fantasy series that have awesome female leads (I refuse to use the term "badass female characters") and awesome magical stuff.

If you liked Graceling by Kristin Cashore then you might like the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes. Both are epic fantasy series with weird magic and interesting plots.

If you liked the Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, then you might like the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. They are both fantasy (Lunar Chronicles is technically science fiction, but it reads like fantasy) and they are both strongly centered around romance.

If you liked Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, then you might like the Lorien Legacies by Pittacus Lore. Both books are science fiction bordering on fantasy. They both include a bunch of kids with different random super powers.

How to Get Away with Murder (and Other Updates)

My friend told me to watch the TV show How to Get Away with Murder, and at first I wasn't especially interested because it's not the kind of thing I normally watch. But I've watched the five episodes that are out so far and I really like it. I think the story is told in a really interesting way. So, new TV show.

I finished watching series 1 of Elementary. I really enjoyed it, especially the last episode. I'm going to start series 2 today. Series 3 actually comes out in a few days which I'm really excited about. I won't be seeing that for a while, though.

I read the second book in the Falling Kingdoms series. I liked it even more than the first one. This series is one of my favourite epic fantasies.

I read the Revenge of Seven, the fifth book in the Lorien Legacies. I read all the other books a year ago, so I was worried I wouldn't enjoy this book because I wouldn't remember anything, but I actually had a great time reading it. The fourth book was kind of a disappointment for me, but the fifth book makes up for it.

I finished The Perilous Sea, the second book in the Elemental Trilogy. I was very impressed by it, mostly because of the unique way the plot was set up. I liked it more than the first book.

Right now I am reading The Young Elites by the author of the Legend trilogy. I am really enjoying it, in fact, I like it more than Legend. Next I'm going to be reading The Crown of Midnight and Unravel Me.

I went to two author events this month. One was with Veronica Roth and Tahereh Mafi. It was cool, but the place was really crowded, and some people got there at 4 in the morning. I bought signed copies of Four: A Divergent Collection and Unravel Me. The other was with Marie Lu. I really enjoyed it. I got Legend and The Young Elites signed.

My Own "Best Books of the Year" Awards Round 3

Epic Reads is doing their first annual book awards for young adult books published this year (Book Shimmy Awards Final Round). There are many different categories, and I liked the idea, so I have used it myself.I used some of the same categories as Epic Reads and I created some of my own.

This round is the third and final round of my awards. Here is a link to the first round:

My Own "Best Books of the Year" Awards Round 1

And here is the link to the second round:

My Own "Best Books of the Year" Awards Round 2

Best of Shelf:
The 5th Wave
Clockwork Princess
The Dream Thieves 
Winner: The Dream Thieves

Leading Lady:
Cassie from The 5th Wave
Blue from The Dream Thieves
Celaena from Crown of Midnight
Winner: Celaena from Crown of Midnight

Leading Laddie:
Ronan from The Dream Thieves
Will from Clockwork Princess
Day from Champion 
Winner: Will from Clockwork Princess

Secondary Character Most in Need of His/Her Own Book:
Storm from Bitter Kingdom
Nehemia from Crown of Midnight
Charlotte from Clockwork Princess
Winner: Nehemia from Crown of Midnight

Most Badass Hero/Heroine:
Celaena from Crown of Midnight
June from Champion
Tris from Allegiant
Winner: Celaena from Crown of Midnight

Best Friendship:
Will and Jem from Clockwork Princess
Ronan, Gansey, Adam, Noah and Blue from The Dream Thieves
Ruby and Vida from Never Fade 
Winner: Will and Jem from Clockwork Princess

Best Couple:
Percy and Annabeth from The House of Hades
Tessa and Will from Clockwork Princess
June and Day from Champion 
Winner: Tessa and Will from Clockwork Princess

Best Villain:
Queen Levana from Scarlet
Warner from Unravel Me
The Darkling from Siege and Storm
Winner: Queen Levana from Scarlet

Book to Look Forward Too:
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Heir of Fire
The Infinite Sea
Winner: Blue Lily, Lily Blue

Most Emotionally Crippling Ending:
Clockwork Princess
Allegiant
The Fall of Five
Winner: Allegiant

The Feels Award:
Champion
Clockwork Princess
Allegiant
Winner: Clockwork Princess

The Hangover Award:
The Dream Thieves
The 5th Wave
Crown of Midnight
Winner: The Dream Thieves

Best Book Fandom:
The Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
The Hunger Games
Winner: Harry Potter

My Own "Best Books of the Year" Awards Round 2

Epic Reads is doing their first annual book awards for young adult books published this year (Book Shimmy Awards Final Round). There are many different categories, and I liked the idea, so I have used it myself.I used some of the same categories as Epic Reads and I created some of my own.
This round is the second round of my awards. Here is a link to the first round:

My Own "Best Books of the Year" Awards Round 1

Best of Shelf:
The 5th Wave
Clockwork Princess
The Dream Thieves
Eliminated: Champion and Crown of Midnight

Leading Lady:
Cassie from The 5th Wave
Blue from The Dream Thieves
Celaena from Crown of Midnight
Eliminated: Tessa from Clockwork Princess and Elisa from Bitter Kingdom

Leading Laddie:
Ronan from The Dream Thieves
Will from Clockwork Princess
Day from Champion
Eliminated: Tobias from Allegiant and Magnus from Rebel Spring

Secondary Character Most in Need of His/Her Own Book:
Storm from Bitter Kingdom
Nehemia from Crown of Midnight
Charlotte from Clockwork Princess
Eliminated:  Captain Carswell from Scarlet and Nickolai from Siege and Storm

Most Badass Hero/Heroine:
Celaena from Crown of Midnight
June from Champion
Tris from Allegiant
Eliminated: Elisa from Bitter Kingdom and Cassie from The 5th Wave

Best Friendship:
Will and Jem from Clockwork Princess
Ronan, Gansey, Adam, Noah and Blue from The Dream Thieves
Ruby and Vida from Never Fade
Eliminated: Celaena and Nehemia from Crown of Midnight and  Cinder and Captain Carswell from Scarlet

Best Couple:
Percy and Annabeth from The House of Hades
Tessa and Will from Clockwork Princess
June and Day from Champion
Eliminated: Elisa and Hector from Bitter Kingdom and Liam and Ruby from Never Fade

Best Villain:
Queen Levana from Scarlet
Warner from Unravel Me
The Darkling from Siege and Storm
Eliminated: Clancy Grey from Never Fade and Mortmain from Clockwork Princess

Book to Look Forward Too:
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
Heir of Fire
The Infinite Sea
Eliminated: The Young Elites and City of Heavenly Fire

Most Emotionally Crippling Ending:
Clockwork Princess
Allegiant
The Fall of Five
Eliminated: Rebel Spring and Champion

The Feels Award:
Champion
Clockwork Princess
Allegiant
Eliminated: Rebel Spring and Crown of Midnight

The Hangover Award:
The Dream Thieves
The 5th Wave
Crown of Midnight
Eliminated: Scarlet and The Burning Sky

Best Book Fandom:
The Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
The Hunger Games
Eliminated: Percy Jackson and The Mortal Instruments

My Own "Best Books of the Year" Awards: Round 1

Epic Reads is doing their first annual book awards for young adult books published this year (Book Shimmy Awards Final Round). There are many different categories, and I liked the idea, so I have used it myself.I used some of the same categories as Epic Reads and I created some of my own.
List of Books I've Read Published in 2013:

1. The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
2. Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson
3. Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken
4. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
5. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
6. Champion by Marie Lu
7. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
8. The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
9. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
10. The Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore
11. The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead
12. The Elite by Kiera Cass
13. The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
14. Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
15. Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhodes
16. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas 
17. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancy 
18. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Best of Shelf:
The 5th Wave
Clockwork Princess
Crown of Midnight
The Dream Thieves
Champion

Leading Lady:
Tessa from Clockwork Princess
Cassie from The 5th Wave
Celaena from Crown of Midnight
Blue from the Dream Thieves
Elisa from Bitter Kingdom

Leading Laddie:
Will from Clockwork Princess
Tobias from Allegiant
Day from Champion
Ronan from The Dream Thieves
Magnus from Rebel Spring

Secondary Character Most in Need of His/Her Own Book:
Charlotte from Clockwork Princess
Captain Carswell from Scarlet
Nickolai from Siege and Storm
Nehemia from Crown of Midnight
Storm from Bitter Kingdom

Most Badass Hero/Heroine:
Celaena from Crown of Midnight
Elisa from Bitter Kingdom
Tris from Allegiant
Cassie from The 5th Wave
June from Champion

Best Friendship:
Celaena and Nehemia from Crown of Midnight
Will and Jem from Clockwork Princess
Ronan, Gansey, Adam, Noah and Blue from The Dream Thieves
Ruby and Vida from Never Fade
Cinder and Captain Carswell from Scarlet

Best Couple:
Percy and Annabeth from The House of Hades
Tessa and Will from Clockwork Princess
Elisa and Hector from Bitter Kingdom
Liam and Ruby from Never Fade
June and Day from Champion

Best Villain:
Mortmain from Clockwork Princess
Queen Levana from Scarlet
Clancy Grey from Never Fade
The Darkling from Siege and Storm
Warner from Unravel Me

Book to Look Forward Too:
City of Heavenly Fire
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
The Young Elites
Heir of Fire
The Infinite Sea

Most Emotionally Crippling Ending:
Clockwork Princess
Allegiant
Champion
The Fall of Five
Rebel Spring

The Feels Award:
Rebel Spring
Clockwork Princess
Allegiant
Champion
Crown of Midnight

The Hangover Award:
Scarlet
The Dream Thieves
The Burning Sky
The 5th Wave
Crown of Midnight

Best Book Fandom:
The Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
Percy Jackson
The Hunger Games
The Mortal Instruments

My Opinion: The Top 25 Awesomest Book Charcters # 2

I wrote a " Top 25 Awesomest Book Characters" List before. Here's the link:

My Opinion: The Top 25 Awesomest Book Characters

As I said in that post, my opinions change. Here is the updated addition:

25. Molly Weasley from Harry Potter
24. Minerva Mcgonagall from harry Potter
23. Marina from The Lorien Legacies
22. Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings
21. Remus Lupin from Harry Potter
20. Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit
19. Jem Carstairs from The Infernal Devices
18. Peregrine "Pippin" Took from The lord of the Rings
17. Neville Longbottom from Harry Potter
16. Suzy Turquoise Blue from Keys to the Kingdom
15. Eowyn from The Lord of the Rings
14. Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games
13. Magnus Bane from The Mortal Instruments
12. Sam Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings
11. Frank Zhang from The Heroes of Olympus
10. Hazel Levesque from The Heroes of Olympus
9. William Herondale from The Infernal Devices
8. Tessa Gray from The Infernal Devices
7. Annabeth Chase from Percy Jackson
6. Severus Snape from Harry Potter
5. Hermione Granger from Harry Potter
4. Percy Jackson from Percy Jackson
3. Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter
2. Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter
1. Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings

Lorien Legacies

I just finished reading The Fall of Five. It's the last book in a really weird series called the Lorien Legacies that has come out so far. I now have a new book to add to my favorites list. I honestly thought that The Fall of Five wasn't as good as the others in the series, but I still liked it.

If I was Loric I'd like my legacies to be seeing in the dark, invisibility and anti gravity. And, judging by my usual luck, I would be number One and would die right away.