The Beginnings
Out of the Easy by Ruta Septys--This book has the best opening line I've ever read in my life. I will not spoil it. Go check it out ;)
The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas--The very first intro page has just the best voice. You can immediately hear the narration and you immediately know to expect magic--brilliant.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo--The introduction with the flashbacks of Alina and Mal as kids, I just loved. Sets up the story. Gives us a hint into their emotions. Loved it.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak--The story is narrated by Death. Seriously. From there, the writing is so unique, the voice so distinct, you are immediately enveloped in this story and can't seem to put the book down. It is one of those books that grabs your attention and demands to be read. Brilliance at work, honestly.
If I Stay by Gayle Forman--Uh, yeah...if you've read this book you know what happens in the first dozen pages...if that doesn't grab your attention, I don't know what will.
The Endings
Holy hell, do I love a good ending. Because of these jaw-dropping, gasping, can't-believe-it, what-the-hell, did-that-just-happen endings...I will list only the books by their titles...if you've read them...you know exactly what I'm talking about...
Delirum by Lauren Oliver
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling
Crown of Embers by Rae Carson
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Can't wait to see what got your jaw dropping!!
Lauren Oliver is the Queen of Cliffhangers... holy crap-- i had both Delirium and Pandemonium on my list this week. Heck yeah Shadow Kiss!!! Ahhh and agree with you on Shadow and Bone too! Almost used that one as well!
ReplyDeleteShadow Kiss did have a fantastic ending. That whole series is awesome - I included VA on my list of great beginnings. Especially now with that Dimitri POV from Richelle Mead. :)
ReplyDeleteTTT @ Krista's Dust Jacket
So... from this list I have learned... There are a lot of books I really need to get on and read them :) Nicole does nothing about rave about Crown of Midnight so that is my next series to start!
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Ashley @ The Quiet Concert
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ReplyDeleteLol I liked some different books from the same series. Great list!
ReplyDeleteAmanda @ i solemnly swear
The Book Thief is everywhere today! I'm seriously thinking that I should put any book I was going to read on hold and get my hands on a copy of The Book Thief.
ReplyDeleteGah, and those endings!!! Yes, I know what you're talking about for a lot of them.
Roxy @ Story Envy
Oh my, YES to so many of these picks haha. The Book Thief had a great opening, and I loved the first few chapters of Shadow and Bone. The ending to Catching Fire was awesome, but I was thanking my lucky stars that I had Mockingjay read to read so I didn't have to wait before starting it, haha!
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Crown of Midnight does have a great ending. The only problem with reading it is that the wait for the next book is so long!
ReplyDeleteHere's my list. I've gone mostly for opening lines.
Sarah
although i haven't read most of these, I definitely agree w/ HBP, Catching Fire & Clockwork Princess :)~daphne
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I'm ALL for the ending of Catching Fire and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Delirium is on my to-read list so eep, I'm excited! xD
ReplyDeleteLove the beginning and *gush* the entire book of The Book Thief!
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