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This week's topic is about 2014 releases I meant to read but wasn't able to last year. In resolution to that, here are the top 10 2014 books I am going to read this year. So without further ado, let's get to it!


1. City of Heavenly Fire is literally glaring at me from my shelves. I am 200 pages in and then decided to hold it off for a moment. That's the keyword: moment. I never thought that that moment will take almost a year. 

2. Heir of Fire is that book everyone wants me to read. "Hey any book recommendation?" "Heir of Fire" and then repeat the process 100 times. After the ending of CoM, my mind is still reeling. I need to get my hands on this one this year. Must. Must. Must.

3. I read the heart-rending prologue of In the After Light but that was it. I needed the physical book. It feels weird reading it in e-book when I've been dying to know how will Liam and Ruby's story will end.

4. My sister's friend borrowed my copy of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and hasn't returned it yet for like months now. But I badly want to read this. Heard nothing but good things.

5. My goodreads feed had been "Since You've Been Gone" - ified when this book was release / even earlier. I love lists. I need to read about all the dares in this book. 


6. I am finally reading Bloodlines!!! Holy Shit. I am so excited. I have all the books except Silver Shadows and The Ruby Circle. HASHTAG SYDRIAN

7. Copies of Dreams of Gods and Monsters are so elusive here. I couldn't find one in our local bookstore. Any hopes that they'll release a paperback of this?

8. I just bought The Bane Chronicles yesterday! I am so excited. While skimming it, I noticed the graphic pages. How cool is that? And knowing how glittery and awesome Magnus Bane is, I'll definitely enjoy this.

9. I have The Archived now and I only need The Unbound. This duology sounds epic and I couldn't wait to read it this year.

10. I confess that I intended to stall reading Opposition. Aside from the sudden cover change, I was just a little meh with Armentrout books lately. I am not avoiding them, but I get the same formula with all her books. I hope I could read this before my memories of the predecessors got lost in my mind.

Quick Update:

I'M DROWNING WITH FEELS FEELS

BLAME
SYDRIAN
BLAME
GOLDEN LILY
I'M READING THIS SERIES IN A WHIM WHAT IS HAPPENING??? I THOUGHT I'M GOING TO READ IT SLOWLY BUT SCREW THAT

WHAT 2014 RELEASES ARE YOU GOING TO READ THIS YEAR? AND DO YOU LOVE SYDRIAN?

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It usually takes me 2-4 days to read 300+ page book. There are barriers in my reading time, 1. school 2. school 3. school 4. I really take my time reading. Some books I try to devour on one sitting (happens often especially with helluva awesome books).
Maybe because I am still new (almost 1 year) to this community that's why I sometimes feel a little out of the circle. I am still coping around here, but so far I've already knew and befriend awesome bloggers to keep me inside the circle.
I am good in commenting back, but I lack on the commenting committee. I do read posts and sometimes I hesitate if a simple generic comment like "Great review! I think this book is interesting." something like that feels insincere. But I am sincere! I swear.
I SUCK AT WRITING REVIEWS. That should be the headline OW! I just literally dump my thoughts in one post without even thinking of a pattern or format of how it should be. Then I'll feel a little jealous over some credible reviewers whose reviews are always comprehensible and well-woven. The scenario is: 

*finishes a review* HUZZAAAH I AM THE BEST IN THE WOORRRLD!!! *awkward dance*

*reads someone's review* *slowly backs away* *re-evaluates life* *isolates self on a cave* *never go near technology again*
I really feel bad about this. I should do something to fix this evildoing.
*another shrug*
Sometimes I feel like I am the only one in this world who doesn't go all-heart-eyes on John Green's books. I feel uncomfortable because everyone around me loves his books and I don't. Even my sister nearly choked the hell out of me when I kept telling her I don't like him even his books. I was bored and unaffected with his books. The writing is good, but the emotional transfer never really happened.
Just like now, I didn't intend to write a TTT post. I just woke up today and thought "Let me do a TTT," and then this happened. I basically write whatever pops in my mind. I tried formatting a schedule once for the month of June, but unfortunately I wasn't able to conduct it. (loser).
This is like the bajillionth time I changed template. I tweak here and there. I am never contented of the widgets, graphics, colors etc. I hope to find THAT web design that will last for a long time.
It's sweet if you come to think of it. A guy who's head over heels over a girl, but the thing with most alpha males is that they they tend to be possessive and a little crazy over the heroines which turns to an abusive relationship. Perfect example: Beautiful Disaster. There are new adults with alpha males that have personalities I can endure, but most alpha males are excruciating...but hot. So there's that. Just choose one.
This is everyone's confession. Barely a confession but a matter of fact. When will we ever tame our TBR? Answer:

WHAT'S ON YOUR TOP TEN CONFESSIONS FOR TODAY? DO YOU SEE ANYTHING YOU CAN RELATE TO? DO SHARE! I LOVE READING CONFESSIONS!
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Today's topic: Top Ten Bookish things (that aren't books) I'd like to own.

I missed TTT. Didn't do it for almost 3 months already He-he.

1. New Bookshelf
- I. BADLY. NEED. A. NEW. ONE. My books are literally all over my room, they need a new shelter, but at the same time I love them seeing scattered in my room *conflicted* But a bigger bookshelf will do.

2. Bookmarks (Post-it, Washi tape..)
- So here's the thing I only use one bookmark which I just totally made in like 10 seconds. And I am dreading because sometimes when I read a book and then there's this line I want to mark I don't have a post-it bookmark for it. I know. I suck at that, I really need those fine piece of papers and kawaii washi taped bookmarks:

3. HABI Binder
- If I need to go out the whole day (even just for school) or get stuck on a family get together and it happens I am really bored (most of the time I do) I need a reading kit with me. And this reading kit is not just for books, but also for my other necessities. I saw Sab @ Sab the Book Eater (check her post out so you can see the capacity of the binder WEE) posted this and my interest really piqued. HOLY AMAZING I WANT THAT TOO *grabby hands* Too bad when I checked their site all kinds of binder are sold out!!! WHY? So here I am patiently waiting for it to restock. And this is 100%  Filipino made. OMG *proud* HABI means weave btw. 
4. More book related shirts
- Who doesn't want to wear a shirt that has a bookish related stuff printed on it! Cool dude always. I already had my CAMP HALFBLOOD shirt (here) and I always wear it except that it's really orange-y doesn't match the weather here in the Philippines lmao. I also want a book blogger shirt! Actually, it's really easy for that to happen since I can just create the design and hand it to a shop who print, but meh that never happens. (moneeyyy where are you?)

5. Clockwork Angel Necklace
- For once in my life I want to be Tessa Gray. LOL. I feel like once I have to wear the clockwork angel pendant I might magically turn into Tessa Gray and marry........Ooops. But that silly dream aside, the necklace is really appealing.
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6. Ticket to go to Paris 
BOOKISH REASON: I love Welcome to the Underworld. 
NON-BOOKISH REASON: WHO DOESN'T WANT TO GO VISIT PARIS?

I only have 6 on my list. I know that deep inside me there's more, like reaaaally more but now I'll just leave it up to that list. 

It's your turn! What are your bookish things that you want to have? :-D I'm going to check it out!
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I actually got the idea from booktubers. Since 2013 is coming to its final bow, I decided that this week's TTT should have a connection with 2 0 1 3. And top 20 is hell too many though I really don't mind, but let's focus on 13 books instead of 10. It will still be top ten, but with 3 runner-ups so we can stay on the line. And I don't know why I am making a hell out of it lol


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Champion by Marie Lu. Okay I've been talking about this everywhere and up to now I can still feel the longing I have for the characters. I hope more people will read this series for it is one of the best dystopian series out there!

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare. I don't know how many times I reread the epilogue but I know close 55623262 times. I was deeply inloved with the writing and the characters. JEM CARSTAIRS. And I loved this trilogy more than The Mortal Instruments.

Pivot Point by Kasie West. Oh well, look, it's PP again! And it's me talking about it again! HA. I really likedhow the parallel universe worked for this one. I also loved the characters. TREVOR. And that ending......Oh cows I can't.

The House of Hades by Rick Riordan. Uncle Rick always slays it what more can I say? Oh well, if you haven't read the PJO and HOH series go read it because you are missing bloody brilliant and amazeballs novels!
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The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken. I loved Liam Stewart. HA. I like the road trip adventure of the four characters. I like the world although it was really dark and twisted!

The Distance Between Us by kasie West. Kasie again? Yes. I lvoed this one. It is a contemporary standalone and it was very fluffy, fun & light read for me. The main character alone can earn the book a 5 shining stars.

Pure by Jennifer Armentrout. This is the second book in the Covenant series. Ican't help but to admire Jennifer's ability to enticed her readers in all her novels. This one was my favorite of all 5 books in the series because of a bounty of reasons. SETH. yes because of him.

The Vision by Jessica Sorensen. The third book in the The Fallen Star series and my favorite of all the 5 books. I wish that more people will read this series because it was just awesome with all the mind-racking twists and turns AND CLIFFHANGERS.
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Bully by Penelope Douglas. I totally loved this NA book. With a couple of the steamy scenes, I can say that it surpassed my expectation. I was moved and affected by the characters and what they went through. JARED. I just love Jared & Tate when they are together. 

Angelfall by Susan Ee. With the massive birth of angel books I was really iffy with this one, but upon reading it I was surprised how astoundingly creepy and scary it was. I also fell for another book character which was Raffe. I liked Penryn too!

And now for the runner ups!

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Opal by Jennifer Armentrout
Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
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Today's topic: Books I wouldn't mind santa bringing me



These books have been on my TBR list for long and I always wanted to get my hands on them. (Hello santa hello) Hello mom, dad, sister, aunt, uncle, bestfriend *wiggles eyebrows*

What's your list for today?

I wish you all a Merry Christmas!
*dives in to eat a loooooot* 
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I chose to defy my hiatus and have a quick stop on my blog to post my top ten tuesday for today! It's been 2 weeks since I last posted one so I really do miss it. Three more day til vacation and just freaking great because my friends already told me what are their gifts for me. Yeah, you guessed it right, books. YESSS

Today's topic: Top Ten new to me authors 2013

Thank you to these amazing people for making my 2013 reading experience an enjoyable and transcendent one! Almost all of them crawled on my best authors list! I recommend all their books to everyone! Now, I am back to studying sigh
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1. Kasie West: Best Debut Author for me. 
2. Marie Lu: Her imagery writing style is A+
3. Susan Ee: Surprising self-published author!
4. Emma Chase: As hilarious as Drew Evans. She nailed it when it comes to writing guy POV.

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5. Alexandra Bracken: Crying at her endings
6. Jessica Sorensen: QUEEN OF CLIFFHANGER
7. CC Hunter: Just soooo refreshing writing style in the fantasy genre
8. Rainbow Rowell: Damn realistic author

9. Penelope Douglas: Made me goo all over her writing
10. Sarah J. Maas: As kickass as Celeana

So, who are your new-to-me-authors? Link it up and I'll check after a while! Happy holidays everyone!
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I'm an engineering student who loves skincare, books, dramas and pastel pink (i just had to write that.) This where I translate my shenanigans and whatnots in life into written posts. I'll probably rave about stuff here so you've been warned! jk! (not really)

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