Top Ten Tuesday #62: Ten Books Set Outside the US

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. 
 
This Week's Topic:

Ten Books Set Outside the US

 

1.

While the book starts off in the US, Etta and Nicholas spend most of the book traveling from country to country, with places in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

 

2.

All of the places visited here are London, but different versions set in different worlds.

 

3.

Even though it does have fantasy elements, it's still set in a futuristic dystopian China, France, Sahara Desert, and Moon.

 

4.

I'd say that being set in outer space would be pretty outside of the US.

 

5.

This is the only book I've read set in Scotland, and I hope to find more set there as it's incredibly beautiful!

 

6.

I don't know of any other books set in Norway, but I'd like to find more.

 

7.

I really loved this series and it's set in England, the South Pacific, and Scotland in total.

 

8.

Yes, the first book is set in Philadelphia, but the second and third are set in France and Egypt respectively.

 

9.

I loved this series, as it was set in Imperial Russia, a setting that I'm absolutely obsessed with.

 

10.

Even though it begins in Texas, I'd say that it's mostly set in Wonderland, and I loved the creepiness of it.

 

So here are some of the books I've read that are set outside of the US. I have read a few more, but overall I haven't read that many. I'm hoping to read more books set in new places.

 

Top Ten Tuesday #59: Ten Series I Still Need to Finish

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. 

This Week's Topic: 
Ten Series I Still Need to Finish 

1.

I have no idea as to whether or not I'll read this book, especially with how it ends. Maybe one day. 

2.

I read the first two books a couple years ago, so I'm not so sure how well I'll remember what happened... 

3.

Same as above.

4.

I actually read the second books relatively recently (as in last year), so I think I remember everything.

5.

I love this series, and was so excited to hear about this book, but I'm kind of bummed that the physical copy doesn't have all of the books in Daemon's point of view. I'd be cool with a 1,000+ page book.

6.

Yeah, it's a collection of short stories, but I still consider it a part of the series. I bought it recently and can't wait to dive right in, but I'm not ready for the feels to possibly come back.

7.

Same as above, but I have yet to buy the book. But I did read one of the short stories, The Moth in the Mirror, when it was just an ebook.

8.

While I was disappointed by the trilogy, I do want to read Bree's story, as she was one of the few things I liked about it.

9.

I started this one, but had to return it back to the library before I could finish it. However I do want to read it soon. 

10.

Same as above.

As you can see, I haven't finished many series, and these are just a few. I have a huge list of series that I need to finish, and I'm hoping to make some progress on that list this year!

Top Ten Tuesday #43: Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree This Year

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
 
This Week's Topic:
Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree This Year

1.

Complete The Darkest Minds trilogy, signed from ApollyCon (even if I won't get it until February)

2.

I'm only about 25% in, but it's really interesting and I loved Vengeance Road (I'd also want this one signed from ApollyCon)

3.

I tried this one a year or so ago and it didn't click, but I'm willing to try it again since I've heard positive things!

4.

I REALLY liked this one, and I need to add to my JLA collection!

5.

I have the first two, and all I need is this one!

6.

I loved this one and just need to add it to my shelves!

7.

I need to read the last book, Boundless, but I'd love to have the full trilogy!

8.

This one sounds really good, and maybe I'll finally get around to reading it!

9.

I keep meaning to read this book because I've only heard positive things! Can't wait to read it!

10.

 I loved the Splintered trilogy, and can't wait to read the epilogue and other short stories!

So there are the books I'd love to wake up on Christmas morning and find under my tree! Some I've read and some I haven't, but either way it'd be adding to my bookshelves!

Top Ten Tuesday #33: Books to Read if You Like Sarah J. Maas

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

This Week's Topic:

Ten Books to Read if You Like Sarah J. Maas

1.

Reason: Other half of Team Sarusan. Plus it has an amazing female protagonist who learns how to kick butt. review

2.

Reason: Fairytale retellings of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White. All feature strong girls who do whatever it takes to save those they care about. review

3.

Reason: An orphaned girl must do whatever it takes, even risk using her magic, to get back her kingdom that was attacked when she was young. review

4.

Reason: Fantastic world full of magic and strange creatures where a meek girl finds that she holds a great power within her that she never knew existed. review

5.

Reason: A magical world full of lies and hidden secrets that no one remembers, and only one girl can uncover the truth. review
 

6.

Reason: A girl finds herself in the middle of a rebellion after buying a slave from the enemy country her people conquered. review
 

7.

Reason: A terrifyingly creepy retelling of Alice in Wonderland where a teenage girl finds out she's Wonderland's only chance of survival. review
 

8.

Reason: Three arguing kingdoms find themselves in the middle of a war after the murder of a young man, and four teens are thrust into the roles of saving themselves and their kingdoms. review
 

9.

Reason: In Imperial Russia, a girl must hide her necromancing abilities from those around her, especially from the Tsar and his family, until she accidentally reveals it. review
 

10.

Reason: After agreeing to stay with a polar bear for a year, she must save him from a troll princess who plans to marry him. Also, this is one of the stories that ACOTAR pulls elements from. review
 

Most of these have elements similar to ToG or ACOTAR, whether it be a retelling, fantasy, or magic. I highly recommend all of them!

Review ~ "Ensnared" by A.G. Howard

Title: "Ensnared"
Series: Splintered, #3
Author: A.G. Howard

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Published: January 6, 2015
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Genres: Young Adult, Retelling, Paranormal
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Source: Library 

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After surviving a disastrous battle at prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds and the people and netherlings she loves. Even if it means challenging Queen Red to a final battle of wills and wiles . . . and even if the only way to Wonderland, now that the rabbit hole is closed, is through the looking-glass world—-a parallel dimension filled with mutated and sadistic netherling outcasts. In the final installment of the Splintered trilogy, Alyssa and her dad journey into the heart of magic and mayhem in search of her mom and to set right all that’s gone wrong. Together with Jeb and Morpheus, they must salvage Wonderland from the decay and destruction that has ensnared it. But even if everyone succeeds and comes out alive, can they all truly have their happily ever after?