The Longest Book Tag

I was tagged by The Butterfly Reader

Sorry it took me so long to actually complete this tag....I don't think I've completed this before so I'll give it a shot. If I have, sorry....my memory is terrible. 

 

The rules:

1) Make a list of the 5 longest books you've ever read

2) Select 2 of the longest books on your tbr

3) Discuss 

 4) Tag others 

1) 5 Longest books I've ever read

Note: I'm not counting nonfiction, reference books, or bindups. 

Breaking Dawn: 756 pages

Eclipse, 629 pages

Kingdom of the Wicked, 607 pages

The Dying of the Light, 605 pages

Mortal Coil, 604 pages

2) 2 of the longest books on my tbr

 

Outlander, 850 pages

  

Fallocaust, 829 pages

3) Discuss

Well, there are some very long books out there, that's for sure. They actually kind of scare me....I prefer books that are 350-500 pages, usually. That doesn't mean that I won't read a book because its longer than that....I'm just a bit wary. Especially if it's a physical book, because my hands hurt after holding it for a while. Although I also find that when I read a book on my tablet or eReader, that it seems longer? So reading a super long book could take ages.

Some of my favourite books have been super long, though. Many of the Skulduggery Pleasant books are over 500 pages. When I love the characters and the world-building, the longer the book, the better! 

I have a bit of a personal issue when it comes to big books, though. So I'm a writer and I want to write a novel. But I keep getting into depressive episodes or school gets really busy, or I think of a better idea to write about. And I can't finish writing a novel, and then I see these authors writing 500 page novels and I feel kinda like a failure. Yeah I know, woe is me. But it does impact me as both a reader and a writer. 

Tags:

So, anyone who wants to do this is tagged! But specifically I tag Kristen at Metaphors and Moonlight and Lauren at Always Me. 

Also I'd like to apologize for not posting as often....university is really stressful already! Don't worry, I'm not on hiatus or giving up blogging, and I swear I love everyone's blogs and I will keep on blogging, but don't expect me to be too consistent with my post schedule in the upcoming months. 

Book Title Book Tag

I found this awesome tag at Metaphors and Moonlight . You use book titles to answer the questions asked!

1) Title that's the story of your life

 Chasing Truth covers this one. Essentially my whole life I've been chasing truths: who am I? What is family? What's important in life? I want to know the true answers to all of these questions.

2) Title that describes your perfect weekend

 

Blood and Chocolate. By blood I mean watching great horror movies. And chocolate speaks for itself. 

3) Title of an adventure you'd like to go on

 

 The Killing Woods. What if a body was found in some woods years ago, and I go out into the woods and hold a seance? Now that would be fun. I don't like going on crazy adventures.... just some nice woods fairly close by for the night is an adventure enough for me.

4) Title you want to name your child

 Mercy would make a nice name.

5) Title of your ideal job

 

 

 Author, Author. Yep you guessed it.... an author! I wonder what gave it away?

6) Title of a place you'd like to visit

 

Vampire Academy. I'd love to visit a school of vampires!

7)  Title of your love life

Did I Mention I Love You? I'm always telling my boyfriend how much I love him.

8) Questions you ask yourself 

 

 M or F? As in, how do I dress today so that my genderfluid self might get gendered properly?

9) Title of a kingdom you want to rule or name

 

 Night World. If I rule the Night World, that would make me some sort of supernatural creature. Yes please! Can I be a vampire?

10) Title you'd name your band 

Oblivion. I just think that'd be a great name for some kind of rock band.

50/50 Friday - Favorite/Least Favorite Character Name + Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag 2017

This meme is hosted at The Butterfly Reader and Blue Eye Books

This week's topic is favorite / least favorite character name! 

Favorite

 

I have several favorites. Skulduggery Pleasant, for one. I also love the name Chaol Westfall. 

 

Least Favorite

 

I'm not a huge fan of the name Grace. I also don't really care for the name Isobel. I don't hate these names at all, I just don't think they're the most interesting names ever. 

What do you think of these names?

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Now it's time for the mid-year book freak out tag! I found it on The Butterfly Reader

1) Best book you've read so far in 2017

 

I've read lots of awesome books, but those that stick out include Mask of Shadows, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Demon Road.

2)  Best sequel you've read so far in 2017

 

Crown of Midnight!

3)  New release you haven't read yet but want to

 

Ohhhh there are tons of new releases I want to read but haven't yet! The Beast is an Animal is only one of them.

4) Most anticipated release for second half of 2017

 

So I already read an ARC of Mask of Shadows (thank you NetGalley!) however I am definitely anticipating the release date for this book so I can get a physical copy. 

5) Biggest disappointment

 

Keeping You A Secret was quite a disappointment for me. 

6) Biggest surprise

 

 I wasn't expecting to like Proxy so much!

7) Favorite new authors

 

Sarah J Maas! 

8) Newest fictional crushes

Chaol!!!!! Celaena too. 

9) Newest favorite character

Yeah I don't have just one favourite character, but many. Chaol, Celaena, Feyre, Tamlin (Sarah J Maas is essentially providing me with a good portion of my favourites nowadays, as you can see). I also really liked Amber from Demon Road and Syd from Proxy. 

10) Book that made you cry

 

When Everything Feels like the Movies. To be fair, I can't remember if I actually cried or if I only shed a few tiny tears, but either way this book was very emotional for me. 

11) Book that made you happy

Mask of Shadows! Genderfluid represent!

12) Favourite book to movie adaptation you've seen so far in 2017

I don't think I've seen any! :(

13) Favourite review you've written so far in 2017

 

Oblivion. It's not some epic review, but its a review for the last book in one of my most favorite trilogies ever. 

14) Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year. 

 

I have bought lots of lovely books, but Zodiac stands out for sure!




15) What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

So many. I'm not even gonna bother to list them. Just... so many.



If you've completed this tag on your blog, please leave the link below! Anyways, how has your reading year been so far?

The Get To Know Me Tag

I was tagged on The Book Goddess!

 

The Basics

Name: Wren Love.

Nicknames: One of my friends calls me Llama :)

Birthday: January 21st.

Star Sign: Aquarius.

Occupation: I'm currently a student aspiring to be an author and a social worker. 

Looks

Hair Colour: Brown naturally, currently dyed blue-black.

Hair Length: Really short, not even down to my shoulders. 

Eye Colour: Brown.

Best Feature: I like my eyebrows. 

Braces: I was supposed to get some but never did.

Piercings: Not yet.

Tattoos: Not yet.

Right or Left-Handed: Right.

Firsts

Best Friend: My first best friend was a girl in my kindergarten class. Unfortunately I haven't seen her since the end of kindergarten because I moved.

Award: My first 'real' award was the Principal's Academic Award, which I received at my grade 8 graduation. 

Sport: I was on a soccer team for several years when I was younger. 

Real Holiday: I went to Disney World on winter break one year.

Concert: The first concert that I attended of which I wasn't dragged to by my family was the Black Veil Brides concert! 

Favourites

Film: I have too many favourite films, but a few include The Phantom of the Opera (starring Gerard Butler), The Man Who Laughs, and Sweeney Todd. 

TV Show: Scream, Hannibal, Sherlock, Criminal Minds and Pretty Little Liars. 

Colour: Red and black.

Song: I have so many favourite songs but a few include House of Memories and Build God Then We'll Talk by Panic! at the Disco, Sons of Night and Perfect Weapon by Black Veil Brides and the entire Phantom of the Opera soundtrack. 

Restaurant: A&W and Subway.

Shop: Book stores, both new and used. Hot Topic and thrift stores like Value Village also make my top few favourites. 

Books: Once again....sooooo many favourites I can't list them all! A few include Nevermore by Kelly Creagh and Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy, also The Purity Myth by Jessica Valenti and many, many more. 

Shoes: I really like black boots with silver buckles.

Currently

Feeling: Tired and very creative. Not a good mix.

Single or Taken: Taken!

Eating: Nothing at the moment but I had Subway about an hour ago. 

Thinking About: Writing.

Watching: Hannibal.

Wearing: Pajamas. 

Future

Children: I want at least one, but I'd rather adopt.

Marriage: I really want to get married.

Careers: An author, of course! I also want to help people, especially youth, which is why I am considering social work. 

Where You Want To Live: I want to live in the town I grew up in, it's not too far from where I am now. 

Do You Believe In

God: I am agnostic but lean towards polytheism. So, sort of?

Miracles: Not really. 

Love At First Sight: You may certainly be attracted to somebody at first sight, but actual love? I think that comes a little later. 

Ghosts: Yes!!!!!!

Aliens: Yep.

Soulmate: Yes, though I consider it in the context of both romance and friendship. 

Heaven/Hell: I believe in some sort of afterlife, though certainly not one of torment or suffering. 

Kissing On The First Date: I believe in "do whatever the heck you want" meaning yeah! If you want to, kiss on the first date! If you don't want to, that's fine too! Personally, I've kissed someone on the first date myself, so yes.

Yourself: Sometimes.

Who I Am Tagging

All of you are tagged! Leave a link to your posts and I'll take a look. 

Thanks for tagging me!

Unpopular Opinions Book Tag

I found this tag at Feel Your Books

In this tag, you discuss your opinions about books that may not be shared by others! Enjoy.

Popular Books or Series I Wasn't Feeling

Vampire Academy wasn't a bad book, I did enjoy it. But I didn't really get any of the hype behind it, and I didn't find it amazing. It gets a solid 4 stars from me, but I won't be reading the rest of the series any time soon. While not as popular, Embrace didn't do it for me at all, I didn't even finish the book. 

 

Books or Series I Enjoyed More Than the Masses
 

 Neither of these books seem to have become as popular as I wish they had. Nevermore is one of my favourite books, and Blood Magic falls slightly lower on the favourites list but is definitely still included. 

A Failed Love Triangle / An OTP I Didn't Like

I do not ship Daniel and Luce. I want her to be with Cam! Fallen definitely fits into this category. Also, I want Jenny to be with Julian from The Forbidden Game, not Tom. 

Popular Genres I Rarely Read

I don't usually read historical fiction. I prefer stories set in the current era/timeframe. Also, sci-fi isn't really my thing, though I've read some great sci-fi stories. 

Beloved Characters I Don't Like

I don't know why, but for some reason, I never liked Peeta from The Hunger Games.  

Popular Authors I Can't Get Into

Richelle Mead. She's not a bad writer, and I may read some of her books in the future but she's not number one on my list.

Overused Tropes I am Tired of Seeing

I don't mind cheesy romances but there comes a time when one can only stand so many over-dramatic first meetings, ridiculously failed attempts at being inconspicuous (especially when lives depend on it) and bad boys. I want more realistically mysterious, somewhat shy or reserved, maybe even tastefully antisocial male love interests, please! (*cough* see: Nevermore *cough*).

Popular Books or Series I Won't Read

 

Divergent doesn't seem like the kind of book I'd like. I liked the movie. But I'm not sure if I would enjoy the book as much.  Also, The Book Thief looks way too depressing for me. 

 Movie Adaptions I Prefer to the Books

I enjoyed the City of Bones movie, and now TV show Shadowhunters, more than the actual book. I think it may have to do with the pacing of the plot.

 

 

If you complete this tag, leave a link in the comments below!

The Nightmare Before Christmas Book Tag!

I found this tag at The Book Goddess

Questions

Sally - A book with a character who loves someone so much and actually gets them in the end

Jack - A book with a character who longs for more

Zero - A book with a loyal sidekick

Oogie Boogie - A book with one hell of a wicked villain

Halloween Town - A book that's creepy or has a scary theme

Christmas Town - A book that left you feeling warm and fuzzy inside

What's This? - A book that took you by surprise

Sally

   

The Twilight Series definitely fits the bill. After four books together Edward and Bella's love is still going strong and they actually end up together! 

Jack
 

Raven from Vampire Kisses definitely longs for more. 

Zero

   

While Valkyrie eventually becomes more independent and not really as much of a sidekick, I'd say she's more of a sidekick in the first Skulduggery Pleasant book, and very loyal. 

Oogie Boogie

   

The villain in The Heartless City is pretty wicked.  

Halloween Town

   

Asylum has got some creepy themes for sure. 

Christmas Town

   

                         The romance in Shiver definitely gave off a warm and fuzzy feeling.                 

What's This?

 

 When I picked Stolen up at the book store one afternoon I wasn't expecting to stay up into the early hours of the morning crying because.....whyyyyy? *Sniffles*

I hope everybody enjoyed my post on this awesome tag! If you create your own post make sure to leave a link here and at The Book Goddess !