Top Ten Tuesday: Characters with Whom I'd Trade Places

Tuesday, July 31, 2012






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Top Ten Characters I'd Change Places with For 24 Hours:

1. Hermione Granger from Harry Potter - I don't think this one really requires an explanation, and if it does, then you're not really a fan. Hermione is a bada$s witch with some seriously awesome friends, and if I could be her for a day with all her knowledge (and prettiness), I'd be one happy camper.

2. Arwen from The Lord of the Rings - Well, first of all, guys, she's an elf, and elves are the best. Second of all, pretty sure that she was fairly chummy with Legolas, and Aragorn loved her. Seriously. Aragorn? I rest my case.

3. Lyra from His Dark Materials - Lyra gets all this amazing adventure in her life, and while she always seems to get into some sort of mishaps, I wouldn't trade those opportunities for the world. Plus, she gets to hang out with all of the coolest characters in the world.

4.Ella from Ella Enchanted - Ella had some serious snark. Plus, she had the most awesome, awesome retelling of Cinderella going for her. I swear her world was alive.

5. Mara from The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer - Well, if you know me, this should be a given. This girl has some serious issues, and Mara isn't really her name (or is it?!), but hell...she rocks. Dark and twisted, I'm pretty sure I could get around in her world!

6. Rose from Vampire Academy - I have a few reasons for this choice, obviously, but I'm going to stick with the most obvious. She's sassy. She loves Dimitri...regardless of their "circumstances." I think it would be awesome to be a kick-a$s heroine like her.

7. Elizabeth Bennett from Pride & Prejudice - This girl marched to the beat of her own drum in a time when it wasn't really acceptable to do so. I wish I had half the courage she did. I also want Mr. Darcy, if only for 24 hours.Although, I'd probably fight her to keep him.

8. Carly from Raw Blue - This actually might seem like an odd choice because of her inner turmoil, but let me explain. She is one of the strongest, most powerful characters I know, overcoming tragedy and heartbreak to find a new lease on life. I admire that strength, and I'd love to experience it for a day.

9. Elena Gilbert from The Vampire Diaries - Ok, while this series isn't really one of my favourite book series, I would totally change places with Elena to get my paws on Damon Salvatore. Or Stefan. Or both. But let's be honest...mostly Damon.

10. Yalith from Many Waters - There's something about her character that makes me think she's got this quiet strength that sings through a huge cast of characters. Her life is bleak, and she most likely won't survive, but she has two hot twins in love with her, and she has the angels on her side. I would love to live in the time of Noah for a day.

29 comments:

  1. I need to read Ella Enchanted. I've seen the movie and thought it was adorable. So now I need to get on reading it. 

    I also think it'd be cool to change places with Elizbeth Bennet and I never thought of switching with Arwen but she has such and interesting life. That'd be fantastic. 

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  2. Amen on Hermoine. Is it weird that I wouldn't mind being her mom for a day. I secretly want to run that fab house of theirs.

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  3. See, I hated the movie! The book is fantastic, and you'd love it! 

    I'm glad you see why I'd switch it up with Arwen. Plus, she's beautiful, eh?!

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  4. haha not weird at all! I think that Hermione is fantastic, and she's what every YA heroine should strive to be :)

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  5. Oh bother I just realized I meant to say. "Amen on Hermione. Is it weird that I wouldn't mind being Ginny and Ron's mom?" It's the Weasley house I'm obsessed with. 

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  6. Ahhhh I would love to be Hermione or Rose!!! That would be so cool :D This is a great list of kick ass chicks!!









    Anna @ Literary Exploration

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  7. Such awesome choices. Arwen! Too be in the midst of such amazing males...*nom* And Rose. She is a great choice. I'd want to be Rose and hang out with Adrian and Christian, too. Dimitri is a major perk. :) 

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  8. Right?! I wouldn't want to be anyone weak...just kickass! :)))

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  9. I hear you! Rose is epic, in and of herself :)

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  10. I can't believe I didn't put Rose on my list! Hahaha, Hermione and Elizabeth all the way! ooooh, I LOVE Arwen and Aragorn together! 

    ~Kailia @ Reading the Best

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  11. I would definitely switch spots with Ella and Elizabeth Bennet! They're both characters with a little sass and I would love to explore the worlds they live in! :)

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  12. I love that you picked Ella, she rocks. And it would definitely be awesome to change places with Rose, Arwen, and especially Hermione (can't go wrong with being magical for a day)!

    Fabulous top ten :)

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  13. Lyra, yes! Also Elena. But I haven't read the books, so I'm talking about the TV Elena so I can smooch on either of the hunks she has on her arms. Yum-o.

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  14. Great picks! I definitely agree with your picks of Hermione Granger, Mara Dyer, and Elena Gilbert.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  15. I think Hermione is a character a lot of bloggers have chosen :P
    I didn't like Elena's character but then again.. she gets to be near Damon (x haha
    My Top Ten Tuesday: http://booknookgirl.blogspot.com/2012/07/top-ten-tuesday-switching-spots.html

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  16. Interesting picks. While I do agree that Ella was a perfectly snarky character I don't know that I'd want her curse for the day. Hermione, yes!

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  17. Arwen's a great choice.  Can't beat having Aragorn as the love of your life!

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  18. A total YES to the first two characters on your list. They're absolutely AMAZING.

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  19. Arwen is a fabulous choice!!! I don't know if I could live with only 24 hours with Damon, I think I'd need at least a week :)

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  20. I don't know some of the characters, but I would be Hermione any day of the week. And Elizabeth Bennett. I'll fight you for Darcy! Though I am married, so I'll let you have him. My guy is good.

    Great list!

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  21. Some fab picks Melissa! I would find it so hard sticking to just 10 picks, Hermione and Elizabeth would totally make it to my top ten too! I think Celaena and Tris wouold make it to my list too! :)

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  22. haha I'm glad to know you'll let me have Darcy because, well, I'd have to beat you down for him ;)

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  23. I'm glad Elizabeth is someone many people would pick! :)

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  24. I hear you haha I'd need Damon forever...I just doubt I could last as Elena ;)

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  25. Right?! Plus, she's gorgeous. That's another plus right there haha

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  26. Great picks, too! I love Mara Dyer too! Oh, and Ella and Arwen. Let's just be them all, ok? :)

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  27. I struggled with not putting Elizabeth Bennett on my list... but I wouldn't want to be in a house with that many women at once (and her mother is goose)! I would definitely be Elena Gilbert for a day if it meant I was spending said day with Damon. Word sister.

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