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This week's topic is the top ten books that made me swoon. I'm guessing my list will be a little nontraditional this week because I don't read a ton of traditional "romance". I'm all about swooning in other genres though!
1. Vampire Academy (the whole series!), by Richelle Mead
**And while we're on the subject of Vampire Academy, please do yourself a favor and go see the movie, because it is fantastic and I will be devastated if the remaining books are not made into movies!**
2. Gone With the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell (Rhett! Butler!)
3. Agnes and the Hitman, by Jennifer Crusie
I think Jennifer Crusie is a fantastic writer and very few people do romantic dialogue as well as she does! This particular book is a favorite of mine.
4. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
Katniss + Peeta 4-ever in my book. I know these books are dark and maybe not a traditional choice for "swoony" but I love watching the relationship between these two develop.
5. The Scorpio Races, by Maggie Stiefvater
Love, love, love Maggie. This book was an immediate 5 star for me, and the relationship between Puck and Sean is totally swoon-worthy.
6. All the Truth That's In Me, by Julie Berry
I reviewed this one recently, and one of the things I mentioned in my review is how strong the romance is in this book!
7. Delirium, by Lauren Oliver
This book, oh my gosh, my heart. This book is the definition of swoon-worthy. I dare you to get through this without crying (and swooning).
8. The Chemical Garden series, by Lauren DeStefano
I'll admit, I was pretty swoony over Linden. He was a victim of some pretty gruesome circumstances but he was a good guy and I secretly wanted him and Rhine to work. BUT. The reason this series makes my list today is the swoon-worthy relationship between Rhine and Cecily. Rhine and Cecily are both such great examples of strong female characters and I really admire how fiercely they come to love one another.
9. Matched, by Ally Condie
Looking back at the review I wrote for this one, I used the term "swoon-worthy" right in my writeup! This book stands out to me because I think it has that elusive well-crafted love triangle.
10. Stolen, by Lucy Christopher
I'm always vaguely weirded out by how much I do, in fact, swoon over this one. I never thought I could come around to a kidnapper as a love interest!
Do you agree with any of these?
What are your most swoon-worthy books?
Totally Gale! But I guess our taste in books must be different because I didn't like All The Truth That's In Me (although I'm definitely in the minority).
Very diverse list, love it!
You can see mine here: http://theloonyteenwriter.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/top-ten-tuesday-books-that-will-make-you-swoon/
Posted by: Emily Mead | 02/11/2014 at 12:28 AM
I really want to read Stolen. It sounds fantastic. I really need to read All The Truth That's In Me too. Great list this week!
Posted by: Chrissi Reads | 02/11/2014 at 12:51 AM
I just re-read Last Sacrifice for the second time a few months ago, and the end just gets me every time. Dimitri is the absolute living end. Can't wait to see the movie!
TTT @ Krista's Dust Jacket
Posted by: Krista | 02/11/2014 at 08:53 AM
I loved Vampire Academy as well and it made my list! Dimitri is so wonderful! I also love Adrian. Such a tortured soul. Many of yours I haven't gotten to yet or heard of so thanks for the great list! I'm always looking for good books!
(sorry if this is a 2nd post by me. The first one didn't appear to show up.)
Kristalyn @ The Sarcastic Palmtree
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Posted by: Kristalyn | 02/11/2014 at 10:08 AM
I really want to read the Vampire Academy books but I have so many series that I have to finish this year for a challenge that I don't wait to commit to such a big series just yet.
Thanks for stopping by earlier! xoxo
Always a pleasure ♥
Posted by: Michelle {Book Hangovers} | 02/11/2014 at 11:37 AM
It's weird, I was Team Peeta all the way while reading the books, but in the movies I am more leaning towards Team Gale. It confuses me. I have seen Jennifer Crusie on other lists and I really don't know how I have never read any of her books. I was all chick lit all the time for a while.
Posted by: Elizabeth @ Don't Take My Books Away | 02/11/2014 at 12:42 PM
YES! Vampire Academy! Gotta love some Dimka!
Great list :)
Posted by: Julie | 02/11/2014 at 02:52 PM
Oh, Gone With the Wind! I totally agree!
Posted by: maria helena | 02/11/2014 at 04:56 PM
I totally get the appeal of Gale, I'm just a sucker for a "nice guy"... I think of Gale as more of a hothead "bad boy", which has never been my thing. Plus I do think he and Katniss were just *too* similar and better as friends than romantic partners.
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:43 PM
Those are both so good! Definite must-reads. :)
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:44 PM
I am dying for a series reread on the Vampire Academy books! The movie was great! I was worried when I saw the previews but seriously, it was really well done. Rose was perfectly cast.
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:45 PM
Top Ten Tuesday is always guaranteed to expand my Amazon wish list!
Totally agree, Adrian is plenty swoon-worthy too!
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:46 PM
Anytime! :)
I keep wanting to reread the Vampire Academy books but I keep putting it off because of the time commitment. Although I have to say, they're fast reads. I flew through them the first time. Rose is one of my favorite female MCs out there, I just loved her right away.
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:48 PM
Jennifer Crusie is amazing. It's been a while since she put out a new book but she has so many great ones. I have a soft spot for Agnes and the Hitman, and also Faking It, but really all of her books are great. She just does dialogue and humor so, so well. She manages to write steamy romances that avoid being overly corny or cliche.
I think they did a much better job with Peeta's look in the second movie than the first, and I thought Josh's portrayal of his character showed a lot of growth between the two movies too. I'm dying to see how he plays the Mockingjay version of Peeta.
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:52 PM
Thank you! Love Dimitri!
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:52 PM
Couldn't NOT include this one, I've been in love with this book since seventh grade.
Posted by: The Avid Reader | 02/11/2014 at 11:53 PM