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Q U E S T I O N S:
1) Your top 3 favorite books
- Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
Cassandra Clare has done it again with an absolutely incredible book. This series is going amazing places already. It may battle TMI for my favorite series from Cassie Clare. Lord of Shadows releases soon (May 23rd), and I cannot contain my excitement for it!
- Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Everything I wanted from this sequel. Best duology I have ever read! I wish it wasn’t over. I have fallen for every single one of these characters. They all seem so real. I adore this world. It’s dark and ruthless and such a great fantasy world. The politics are ridiculous in this book, Bardugo always had the reader guessing what was up Kaz Brekker’s sleeve next. This plot kept me on my toes the entire time, and it was such an incredible read! I can’t wait to see if Bardugo visits this world again with another series.
READ THIS DUOLOGY IF YOU HAVEN’T. >:)
- A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
I am so happy to have gotten back into this world with the sequel and it did not disappoint! I loved the characters even more, and they were more developed and complex in this sequel. We got some new characters too who were just as incredible! I found the beginning slower and building up and up, but then BAM! The last third was so fast paced I didn’t ever want to put the book down! The plot was not predictable at all and had lots of greats twists and turns throughout to keep you gripped. I am such a fan of Schwab’s writing, but I have to say that she has out done herself in this book. Her writing was fantastic, and it’s great to have seen her grown as an author! I will continue to read every book she publishes. #SchwabIsQueen
2) Your top 3 least favorite books
- Paper Towns by John Green
I expected more from this. It had a very dull plot and flat characters. I didn’t get any type of attachment for the story at all, and the ending was anticlimactic. Margot is a little brat too. Quentin was one dimensional as a character. I wasn’t a fan..
- Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
I found Lincoln quite creepy. I didn’t think what he did should have ever been justified. Also, realistically, I think Beth would have had a different response to his actions in the actual world. I didn’t connect to the characters or the story at all. The only thing I liked about it was Jennifer, Beth’s friend. She was the only character who seemed real and believable. Everything else was strange to me, and Lincoln’s actions bordered stalker. I love Rainbow Rowell’s other books that I have read (Fangirl and Eleanor & Park). I would recommend skipping this book if you’re going to read any of her work.
3) A popular author you love
CASSIE CLARE!!! 
- Cassandra Clare author of The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, and The Dark Artifices series
If it wasn’t for me finding this series three years ago, I would never have gotten back into reading. I also would never have found booktube or book blogs and never have known about book events. This series got me whole heartedly back into reading. At Bookcon 2016, I got to meet Cassandra Clare, and it is still my top highlight when it comes to author events. She was so friendly and down to earth. I am and forever will be Cassie Clare trash. ❤
4) A popular author you don’t love
John Green.. I find his stories and characters extremely bland and cliché.
5) An underrated book you think everyone should read
- Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White
This book is amazingly adorably with the two main characters Finn and Jessa! I loved the way the plot played out, and it was not what I was expecting! And the romance was perfect in this; it wasn’t too overbearing but still had moments that made your heart skip a beat. The ending was just beautiful. For such a small book, there was a lot of substance to this story. I love this book, and I wish it wasn’t a stand alone! More people definitely need to pick this up.
p.s. It totally gives you Howl’s Moving Castle vibes!!
p.p.s. It has a POC main character too, and she is FANTASTIC! Yay for diversity!
6) A series you won’t finish
- The Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead
I cannot seem to get into this series. I have read up to book four, and it still hasn’t grabbed my attention. The plot is predictable, and I really dislike the main character, Rose. I don’t see myself ever coming back to this series to finish it.
7) Earliest bookish memory
For my preschool graduation, we performed The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I remember having a blast stuffing plastic play food into my green pouch. Later, we ran around as new butterflies to symbolize our growth into our next step to kindergarten.
8) Favorite bookish memory
ALL OF THE FRIENDS I HAVE MADE THROUGH BOOKS! I never thought I would meet as many people as I have through talking about books on different platforms. I have made friends that I will continue to talk to for the rest of my life.
-Top left photo: Brandon, Kelly, Sandy, Sarah
-Top right photo: Taylor, Alyssa, Danielle
-Photo in bookstore: author Tabitha Caplinger a.k.a. the loveliest human being
-Fierce Reads photo: Aly (TheLittleLibrarian), my twin #MALY
-Polaroid photos: author Mindy McGinnis, Beth Revis, Courtney Stevens, Adam Silvera
-Bottom left photo: NASH SQUAD. Trina, Monica, Sophia, Emily, Jenna
-Bottom right photo: ADSOM crew. Holland, Lila, Trina, Kell, Rhysand, Emily, Alucard
9) Your favorite genre to read
FANTASY. FANTASY. FANTASY. ALL THE FANTASY!
10) Your least favorite genre to read
Horror? Mostly because I haven’t read any and don’t seem to have a want to.
11) One difficult or important book you’re proud to have read
- In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park
This story was difficult to read for what Yeonmi went through. It was important to read for its enlightenment of this part of our world. It held the raw truth and journey of a young North Korean girl escaping starvation, human trafficking, and many other hardships. She never lost her drive to want her freedom. Her hope in the world still having a lot of good brought tears to my eyes. The things she had to go through as a 13 year old are unimaginable to me. I cannot help but deeply appreciate Yeonmi Park for her human rights activist work and for being a voice of the many North Koreans still suffering. This book taught me many things. Learning about North Korea, China, and South Korea through the eyes of a refugee girl was moving. It was such an passionate story, and I feel that it’s important for everyone to read or at the least watch Yeonmi Park’s One Young World Speech to hear and share her story.
12) Your favorite childhood book
- The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
This is such a cute and entertaining read. It is the story of a little brave mouse, a lost rat, a wishful slave girl, and a sweet princess. Their lives all become intertwined. I really liked how the author addressed the reader and relaid good ethics through the story. When a young reader reads this story, they are getting a good message to always be yourself and be brave told to them along with this adventurous tale.
13) Your favorite book cover
- Nevernight by Jay Kristoff UK Edition
It’s just gorgeous! The inside maps are stunning as well!
14) An ugly book cover
*cringe*
It makes me so sad that this cover is so terrible, because this book is fantastic. It covers the topic of rape and rape culture, and it is a beautifully important story. It desperately needs a cover change though!
15) A Diverse book recommendation
-Muslim American characters
-Muslim culture references (Urdu poetry, hijabs)
“Featuring complex, Muslim-American characters who defy conventional stereotypes and set against a backdrop of Radiohead’s music and the evocative metaphors of Urdu poetry, THAT THING WE CALL A HEART is a honest, moving story of a young woman’s explorations of first love, sexuality, desire, self-worth, her relationship with her parents, the value of friendship, and what it means to be true.”
16) Why do you love to read
To escape the real world for stolen moments within a story that take you to another place entirely.
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