GENRE RECOMMENDATIONS

I'm going to recommend one book from my favourite genres, hope you enjoy it!

Contemporary

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a bitter-sweet love story where trading comics and mixtapes are the most common form of flirting.
I don't read much contemporary and I was quite surprised I enjoyed it!

You'll probably like this if you liked:

• Looking for Alaska by John Green 
• Paper Towns by John Green 
• Perks of Being a Wallflower

Paranormal

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Even if you're a little bored of vampires I think this is still an interesting twist on the theme with its use of Russian/Romanian folklore and the addition of Guardians who protect the good vampires, Moroi, from the evil, immortal vampires, the Strigoi. Rose is a kick-ass (kick arse just sounds weird) female lead and a lot of fun to read. I am currently reading the fifth book. 

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
• Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (Don't panic, they're very different!)
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

Science Fiction

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

This story is set in a future where the human race has moved onto a new planet. This is probably my least read genre simply because space and alien don't often interest me but this is a really fresh take on sci-fi. It's an adventure novel set on a different planet, really. I'm having trouble describing how unconventional and conventional it is.

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey
• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling (I am rly struggling with this list)

High Fantasy

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Mass

If you like badassery then allow me to introduce you to Celaena Sardothien, the living embodiment of cool. She is downright terrifying, yet manages to be adorable and sarcastic all at the same time. The story features a competition run by the King to find his personal assassin, Celaena is chosen by the Prince to be his Champion. Not only are there trials between the most deadly people in the world, there is a murder mystery that goes on through the competition. 

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
• Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
• Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Historical

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein 

I cannot express my  love for the main characters, they work beautifully together and compliment the story. It's a rare type of story set during war time. The main characters are not young children sent away from the war but young girls who are part of the war effort, they are not boys who go down into the trenches - there's a girl who flies a plane and another who is an interrogator and captured spy.  Just faB FAB FAB!

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 
• Five Children and It

Dystopian

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

There are so many dystopians that I wanted to share with you one where the world does not pretend to perfect (a book that isn't the Hunger Games b/c everyone's already read that one). Ruby has a freaking awesome ability which has sprung from the virus IAAN where if you don't die (98% chance you will die) then you get an ability. Alexandra Bracken is very good at waiting for the right moment to spRING IT ON THE OTHER CHARACTERS. I apologise for that outburst it's half twelve at night.

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
• The Hunger Games by Suzanna Collins
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

Romance

Shatter Me Series by Tahereh Mafi

Steamy romance set in a dystopian world where people have developed powers and abilities like killing people with their touch, sound good to you? THIS IS THE SERIES FOR YOU. Beautiful writing, beautiful characters (and development), beautiful story. 

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
• The Mortal Instruments + Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

I am seriously overtired and I need to go to bed now, byeeeee!

-E x

Favourite Female Leads!

Right, I'm going to avoid the obvious like The Hunger Games and Divergent because after a while that get's a bit samey and after all I want to introduce people to new books!

In no particular order...

1) Juliette Ferrars

Book Series: Shatter Me Trilogy
Author: Tahereh Mafi
My Review of Shatter Me
Genre: Romance- Dystopian


Juliette's touch is lethal which leads her to be beaten and abused, thrown through hospitals until finally she lands in an asylum. What I really love about Juliette is that in the end she understands her flaws and how she has developed as a person. It doesn't happen enough. Watching her grow and believe in her own strength is inspiring. This series makes you feel that really can accomplish anything  (If you've read Ignite Me you'll understand).

2) Ruby Daly

Book Series: The Darkest Minds

Author: Alexandra Bracken

Genre: Dystopian-Action

My Review of The Darkest Minds & Never Fade

I enjoy reading through Ruby's eyes because her narration is witty and snappy, she interacts with the other characters in a really interesting way. She's sarcastic and clever, she's not fodder for other's wit. The way she can read a situation and decide what is the most logical way to get what they want is sly and sneaky. Surviving is something Ruby knows how to do well. 

3) Rose Hathaway

Book Series: Vampire Academy 

Author: Richelle Mead

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal

My Review of Vampire Academy 

Rose Hathaway is beautiful, dangerous and strong. She's a delight to read about because she's a fighter who is loving and caring and clever. Best of all she's honest, she's not the nicest girl but it doesn't matter to me because to me she seems real. Guess what? There are people who consider other people boring, who are not all good and who keep it herself. Some people think she's mean but never does she tell anyone her thoughts about them because she's not too fussed about what other people think of her (she is bothered by people lying about her). 

...and I've run out of time for more, perhaps I'll do an updated one soon

Until next time, 

-E x