tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post2956232867163889433..comments2023-10-07T07:36:56.859-07:00Comments on My Head Is Full of Books: TTT: Books that have lived up to the hypeAnne@HeadFullofBookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-33067653529937555492018-08-03T19:32:13.259-07:002018-08-03T19:32:13.259-07:00I've heard really good things about 'Dream...I've heard really good things about 'Dreamer' and Laini as an author in general. But she's on my list of authors I haven't given a chance.... or maybe I did read part of a novella by her once. *tries to remember* <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting Finding Wonderland, Anne. Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-52961877498955009682018-08-02T14:40:08.846-07:002018-08-02T14:40:08.846-07:00Great list! I really want to read The Astonishing ...Great list! I really want to read The Astonishing Colour of After especially! I thought Sing,Unburied, Sing was an incredible book and, as you say, very thought provoking. Unfortunately I was in the dislike camp for Lincoln in the Bardo but I did appreciate it’s originality! 😊Christine @ LifeWithAllTheBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04188869594277354084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-66220788789312667612018-08-02T12:09:50.778-07:002018-08-02T12:09:50.778-07:00I have yet to read Strange the Dreamer but I'm...I have yet to read Strange the Dreamer but I'm planning on squeezing it in soon! Especially with Muse of Nightmares coming out soon. Perfect time for a back to back read. :)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465888688348402491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-72854618270459726332018-08-02T09:40:57.978-07:002018-08-02T09:40:57.978-07:00I love Strange the Dreamer so much. I hope I can h...I love Strange the Dreamer so much. I hope I can hang onto the story for the sequel. It does end on such a cliffhanger.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-23089278392960278672018-08-02T09:39:38.230-07:002018-08-02T09:39:38.230-07:00I didn't review The Children of Bone and Blood...I didn't review The Children of Bone and Blood after I read it and now I am kicking myself.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-40083566857507225172018-08-02T09:39:03.597-07:002018-08-02T09:39:03.597-07:00I was almost put off The Hazel Wood because so man...I was almost put off The Hazel Wood because so many reviewers on Goodreads didn't like it.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-14794832467922853732018-08-02T09:38:32.340-07:002018-08-02T09:38:32.340-07:00Some have described it as a creepy version of Alic...Some have described it as a creepy version of Alice in Wonderland.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-72214869429534863792018-08-02T09:37:58.924-07:002018-08-02T09:37:58.924-07:00I like books which take a theme, this one colors, ...I like books which take a theme, this one colors, and really go with it.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-61794506242847374382018-08-01T16:30:09.811-07:002018-08-01T16:30:09.811-07:00I also enjoyed The Hazel Wood! Found the ending to...I also enjoyed The Hazel Wood! Found the ending to be a bit disappointing, but it was still such an intriguing tale overall! I can't wait for Melissa Albert to publish Tales from the Hinterland (ahh, why does Goodreads say the pub date is 2020? so sad...)<br />And ahhh, I still need to read The Hate U Give! Hopefully I'll read it before the movie adaptation releases...Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114547846446086604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-49058427570575610002018-08-01T10:15:35.926-07:002018-08-01T10:15:35.926-07:00I can't wait to see The Hate U Give movie adap...I can't wait to see The Hate U Give movie adaptation at the theater.Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-36571637324765552622018-08-01T04:08:26.227-07:002018-08-01T04:08:26.227-07:00Children of Blood and Bone was on my list this wee...Children of Blood and Bone was on my list this week too!<br />My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/top-ten-tuesday-170/iloveheartlandXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040647634981408350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-36198419290352073242018-07-31T22:13:05.831-07:002018-07-31T22:13:05.831-07:00I loved Strange the Dreamer. I hope to read The C...I loved Strange the Dreamer. I hope to read The Children of Blood and Bone at some point.Brooke Lorrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622836180397123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-56133049146849316852018-07-31T17:58:27.783-07:002018-07-31T17:58:27.783-07:00I don’t read many hyped books, either. I had to so...I don’t read many hyped books, either. I had to sort my Goodreads shelves by the number of ratings to see which books everybody loves. A bunch of the books on your list are on my TBR list, so I hope I like them as much as you did.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-54432971544564231032018-07-31T17:39:58.807-07:002018-07-31T17:39:58.807-07:00I totally forgot about Strange the Dreamer, but ye...I totally forgot about Strange the Dreamer, but yes, I think that one lived up to the hype. So glad to see The Astonishing Color of After on your list. I must get to that one soon.Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-36453304781850166312018-07-31T12:23:32.868-07:002018-07-31T12:23:32.868-07:00I've been seeing Children of Blood and Bone a ...I've been seeing Children of Blood and Bone a lot lately. I definitely need to check it out. Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-11651986528950199682018-07-31T09:52:15.494-07:002018-07-31T09:52:15.494-07:00I've only read the ones we did in Book Club an...I've only read the ones we did in Book Club and had mixed feelings about a couple of them. I can usually find something to like in a book though. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-12231041065049359682018-07-31T09:02:05.556-07:002018-07-31T09:02:05.556-07:00Love Strange the Dreamer and You Don't Have To...Love Strange the Dreamer and You Don't Have To Say You Love Me. I'm looking forward to Children of Blood and Bone, The Astonishing Color of After, and The Hazel Wood. Now you have me curious about Killers of the Flower Moon and The Leavers. Nice list!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296827820807569574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-83094260039258670332018-07-31T08:58:37.142-07:002018-07-31T08:58:37.142-07:00Children of Blood and Bone made my list too. I hav...Children of Blood and Bone made my list too. I have a few of these on my TBR!<br /><br /><a href="https://booksarethenewblackblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/ttt-popular-books-that-lived-up-to-the-hype/" rel="nofollow">Top Ten Tuesday</a>Leslie @ Books Are The New Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688727462885990588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-59693610507386049372018-07-31T08:20:42.465-07:002018-07-31T08:20:42.465-07:00I haven't read any of these, but I'm intri...I haven't read any of these, but I'm intrigued by The Hazel Wood! Here is my <a href="http://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-books-that-live-up-to-the-hype/" rel="nofollow">Top Ten Tuesday.</a>Poinsettiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557231912772745452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-6301820558172806152018-07-31T00:53:55.266-07:002018-07-31T00:53:55.266-07:00The Hazel Wood definitely has me interested! I lik...The Hazel Wood definitely has me interested! I liked the premise when I first read it, and the fact that it's a little dark and creepy doesn't hurt! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-39616333825641194272018-07-30T23:49:45.081-07:002018-07-30T23:49:45.081-07:00I'm glad that you enjoyed The Astonishing Colo...I'm glad that you enjoyed The Astonishing Colour Of After. I'm reading it soon and I'm intrigued. It does seem a little long, I was shocked, but I'll still give it a go. <a href="https://chrissireads.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/top-ten-popular-books-that-lived-up-to-the-hype-for-me/" rel="nofollow">My TTT</a>ChrissiReadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848114138769718751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083328248557950617.post-79787326336400383362018-07-30T22:10:11.764-07:002018-07-30T22:10:11.764-07:00I've read a few of the books on your list and ...I've read a few of the books on your list and I would agree that they've lived up to the hype!Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.com