Top 10 of 2014: Top 10 Books I'm looking forward to in 2015

Day 5 of Top 10 of 2014

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• The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury

Who isn't looking forward to read this book????

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• An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

This one is already popular, many people love it. I'm drawn to it, because it is set in a Rome-like world. I hope it's gong to be something special.

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• The Storyspinner by Becky Wallace

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• End of Days (Penryn & the End of Days #3) by Susan Ee

I want to know how everything plays out but I'm sad the series has to come to an end.

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• Illusionarium by Heather Dixon

Steampunk, alternate London... This is just the thing I need.

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• The Magician's Lie by Greer Macallister

I received a digital copy from the publisher via NetGalley, I'm going to start it soon. I'm very excited about this one!

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• Woven by Michael Jensen

The main character is a dead wannabe knight (a ghost, actually), who has to go on a quest with a princess for a needle that would somehow make it possible for him to stay in the realm of the living. This book must have a fairy tale taste to it and it has a ghost knight in it, so yeah... count me in!

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• The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

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• The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest by Melanie Dickerson

It's very likely that The Huntress... is going to be the first Christian book I read. Robin Hood story, anyone?

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• The Winds of Winter (A Song of Ice and Fire #6) by George R. R. Martin

Here is hope it comes out in 2015........

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Top 10 of 2014: Best Villains of 2014

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!!!!!

Day 3 of Top 10 of 2014

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• Jonathan Wolverton Randall from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Absolutely ruthless and a very very nasty villain. Complex character, it would have been great to read even more about his background, family, childhood etc.

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• The Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The mystery around his person draws the reader in. He is very elegant physically as well as in his actions; his dramatic entries and sudden exits are the coolest things. What a sad fate he had though...

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• ... from Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman /Spoiler warning! - highlight the text below only if you've read the book or haven't but not planning to/

The Angel Islington

What a twist that was... I like those stories in which you don't know that the villain is the villain.

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• Charlene Perez from Entangled by Nikki Jefford

Evil twin sister. One of the worst kind of villains.

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• Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

I love Heathcliff and I feel for him. Yes, he becomes an intolerable brute towards the end of the book, but there are reasons why that happens. He was dark and vehement even in the beginning but he turned bitter only after losing Cathy...

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•  John from Seeker by Arwen Elys Dayton

Would you like to know why? Read my review of Seeker here.

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• Valentine Morgenstern from City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

I like how manipulative he is and also that he is fighting for a cause he thinks is noble. 'Every villain is a hero in his own mind', right?

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• Lady Stoneheart from A Storm of Swords/A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin /Spoiler warning! - highlight the first two words below only if you've read the book or haven't but not planning to/

Zombie Catelyn is creepy beyond words. I was getting goosebumps whenever I read a chapter she was in.

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• Belial from Angelfall by Susan Ee

Yep, that demonic wing-thief made my list as well...

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• Dracula from Dracula, My Love by Syrie James

Although the original Dracula tops the Dracula in this book, I liked this one too. Syrie James's vampire is a deceiver and he is really good at sweet talk.

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Top 10 of 2014: Best Books I've Read in 2014

• Young Romantics by Daisy Hay

A wonderful book about the Shelleys, Byron and their peers. My love for romantic poets is endless.

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• The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

 A thrilling tale about twins. I'm a big fan of family stories and this one totally swept me off my feet.

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• Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

I have a love-hate relationship with Outlander. Heck, the whole book is one giant emtional roller-coaster. Pick it up, if you like those books that you want to throw in the corner and read like mad at the same time.

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• Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

Perfect sequel to Outlander. First half: Jamie being ridiculous at French court Adventures in France. Second half: Jacobite rebellion.

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• Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

I don't know why I waited this long to read Wuthering Heights. It is amazing.

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• A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

I spent months in Westeros this year and it was one of the biggest adventures in my life. Seriously, if you haven't started A Song of Ice and Fire series, please, do! You don't know what you're missing out on. 

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• A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold by George R. R. Martin

This book was the second best in the series.

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• Angelfall by Susan Ee

Two words: Angel apocalypse. And a name: Raffe.

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• World After by Susan Ee

A fantastic sequel to Angelfall. It was almost as good as the first book.

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• Dracula, My Love by Syrie James

I read a few retellings this year, but this Dracula story was my absolute favourite. It was loyal to the original tale, but the writer managed to sprinkle some romance in between the lines as well. I didn't really liked the ending, but otherwise the book was great.

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