SOPHIE LI

Hello everyone!

Wow, can you believe it!? It is almost the end of 2017 already! Time flies!

Today I will be doing a book tag that I saw Marie @ Drizzle and Hurricane Books post. It looks like the perfect way to wrap up 2017, so I couldn’t resist doing it myself.

1. First ever female Doctor Who: Favorite Female Protagonist

This was SUCH a difficult decision since there are a handful of female protagonists that I admire. However, Lila from the Shades of Magic Series stole my heart. I love how she is intelligent, conniving, and often saves the day.

2. GCC Cuts Ties with Qatar: An author you cut ties with

I may have the unpopular opinion here, however, I am not a fan of David Levithan‘s writing style. He creates whimsical characters and has a humorous style of writing. On the other hand, I feel that this gets in the way of telling a good story.

3. La La Land Oscar Mix-Up: A book that surprised you

I can’t talk about this book enough!! The Captive Prince series by C.S. Pacat is one of my favourite fantasy series this year. I loved the heartfelt romance between Damen and Laurent.

4. Hurricanes and Earthquakes: A book that rocked your world

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff blew me away.

5. Louvre Abu Dhabi: Favorite book cover art

I love the cover of They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. I think it kind of speaks for itself 🙂

6. Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi sells for $450m: A TAKE-MY-MONEY

Anything that Jasmine Warga will ever write. I don’t even have to look at the title or the description – I am SOLD.

7. Total Eclipse: A sequel that overshadows the first book

I remembered liking This Savage Song though I don’t remember much about it (that happens to me a lot – goldfish memory). HOWEVER I really love Kate and August in Our Dark Duet and THAT ENDING.

8. Muslim ban: Favorite diverse read.

The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli is about a fat girl named Molly, who has two Moms and a twin sister who is gay and dating a pansexual girl, and was born via sperm donation. Can you get more diverse than this!?

9. Italy doesn’t qualify for World Cup: Most disappointing book.

I think it was a while back when EVERYONE seemed to be talking about this book, which made me SO excited to read this book. Unfortunately it was a disappointment because of the shallow characters (who are all beautiful) and the lack of research. You CANNOT get a drug approved by FDA without a phase 3 clinical trial. Sorry #notsorry

10. Prince Harry engaged: Favorite ship

It’s so hard to choose!!!! I absolutely LOVE Damen and Laurent from the Captive Princes series, however, I have already talked about them. I equally ADORE Simon and Baz from Carry On, who have been living in my heart for long after I read this book!

11. Star Wars The Last Jedi: Most anticipated book.

I am not too good at keeping track of which books will be released next month or next year, so I don’t have a list of books I am anticipating.

HOWEVER, that being said, I’ve been loving everything that Jasmine Warga writes, so my most anticipated release in 2018 will have to be Other Words for Home.

And that’s it!

I won’t tag anyone, however, if you like this tag and want to do it as well, consider yourself tagged!

Do you also feel like 2017 has just flown by!? What are your favourite books of 2017? What is your favourite book cover? Which author(s) take your money?! 🙂