This awesome survey was created by the lovely Jasmine at Flip that Page, and after reading Jasprit's over at The Reader's Den, I felt like it was the perfect way to round up my favourite (and least favourite) books. For those of you that know me, you also know that I love Harry Potter, so I figure this is a win-win.
If you want to play along, too, it's simple enough! Take the spells from Harry Potter and answer the prompts about books you've read...Today's part one of the survey involves books I, personally, would like to cast some serious spells on. So, without further ado, here we go.
Stupefy
Puts victims in an unconscious state
A book with a chapter you couldn't seem to get over: Allegiant by Veronica Roth. There's a part of me that loved and appreciated how it ended, but there's another part of me that's just mad.
Confundo
Causes befuddlement and forgetfulness
A book that generally confused you: Conjured by Sarah Beth Durst. There was a lot going on in this book, but so very little of it actually made much sense to me.
Crucio
Inflicts unbearable pain
A book that was a pain to read: Fault Line by Christa Desir. This book was so very ehhhhhh to me. So much of it just made me feel gross and awkward.
Episkey
Heals relatively minor injuries
A feel-good book that you enjoyed: Racing Savannah by Miranda Kenneally. It wasn't perfect by any means, but it was certainly enjoyable.
Expelliarmus
Temporarily disarms the opponent
A book with a swoon-worthy character: Augustus Waters from The Fault in Our Stars. He was flawed and broken but oh-so beautiful.
Impedimenta
Impedes an object's progress
A book that kept you up all night reading: Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis. THIS is how you do dystopian properly. I'm completely serious.
Silencio
Immediate silencing
A book that left you speechless after reading it: Hate List by Jennifer Brown. It's rare that I read a book so very profound that I actually struggle to review it, but this was one of those.
Legilimens
Allows you to delve into someone's mind
A book with well-developed characters: The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd. This book was so well-developed, and the characters are phenomenal. All of them.
Levicorpus
A spell that turns you upside down
A book that changed your mind about a character from its prequel: We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han. I was always torn between Jeremiah and Conrad, and Conrad took the cake for me like he's never done so before.
Obliviate
Used to hide memories
A book with a story that you can't remember: Vixen by Jillian Larkin. Despite the fact that I was so excited to read this book, I can't for the life of me tell you what sets it apart from the rest.
Reducto
Breaks through solid objects
A book that convinced you to reconsider a genre: Pawn by Aimee Carter. I've honestly had my fill of dystopian in the past two years, but this book really stands out from the crowd this year.
Rictumsempra
The tickling spell
A book that made you laugh: The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot. I swear this series never failed to make me smile and giggle and laugh uncontrollably.
Tarantellegra
Makes you dance uncontrollably
A series finale that made you giddy: The Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead. I never thought I'd get on this journey with everyone else, but I did, and I loved it.
Bombarda Maxima
Causes an explosion that breaks through obstacles
A book that made you explode with the feels: Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick. This is a dark, emotional, powerful and highly underrated read. It's incredible.
Finite Incantatem
Nullifies other spells
A book you thought you'd dislike but ended up loving: Find Me by Romily Bernard. Honestly, I didn't see this being anything I'd really enjoy, but it was, and I did. It's fantastic.
So creative! I love it. Great answers!
ReplyDeleteI do love when a book makes you reconsider a whole genre.
ReplyDeleteYAY! I'm so glad you got on the VA train and loved it. It always makes me happy when someone falls in love with a series as much as I did when I first read it:) I completely agree on Pawn, I absolutely adored that one and can't wait to see what comes next. Ditto the Madman's Daughter. So excited for Her Dark Curiosity!
ReplyDeleteFun idea for a list!
ReplyDeleteOh, I still have the Madman's Daughter to finish. What I've read so far was great! Megan Shepherd will be around for a book signing in Feb. so I hope to finish both novels before then. Loved Pawn!
ReplyDeleteI need to read Not A Drop To Drink, I have heard so many good things about it. Love your list!
I think I would be mad about Allegiant too
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