Hey guys, this is Abi here,
And I'm back- this time I'm unhauling some books!
Honestly, I know I'm not going to read them again, whether I enjoyed them or otherwise, so they may as well go to someone who will enjoy them! (And this way I can have space for more books of my own.
Without further ado, enjoy!
~Full Series'~
1. The Nevernihght Chronicle trilogy, by Jay Kristoff
I read this series through pure determination. I enjoyed some of this, despite the constant footnotes, but not enough to keep these. I was actually due to review the last book in the series, but since it's been a year and I still haven't done it, I think it's safe to say that I have no thoughts on it, and I'm not going to read them again.
2. The Passenger duology, by Alexandra Bracken
Just a duology that I read a few years back when it was all the craze. I loved the flowy language, and the way that the violin/ classic music was entertwined with time travel, but I feel little to nothing about this story and it's time it was shipped to another owner.
3. The Arc of A Scythe trilogy, by Neil Shusterman
If you've been following this blog since last year, you'll know how much I detested this series. There is no way I'll be re-reading this series (ever) and it's time I got rid of them so someone else can read and enjoy them more than I did.
4. The Raven Cycle series, by Maggie Stiefvater
Although I enjoyed this series at the time, it wasn't my favourite. I loved the dynamic with Blue and the Raven Boys, but to be honest, I won't be too bothered to give this series away to someone who has yet to read about these characters, and their story. Love the covers too, but not enough to keep them any longer.
Bye, Raven Boys Cycle.
5. The Flawed duology, by Cecelia Ahern
Honestly, I love the message behind these books. It shows that nobody is perfect, and that we all have our flaws. I was so excited to read Cecelia Ahern's debut YA novel when this came out, and I am happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed them both.
This is probably one of the few books that you'll actually see me recommend on this list, but I recommend picking this duology if you like books that have a message. These two will have you gripped from page 1, because it takes place in a society where everybody with a perfect life live at the top, whereas the people that are branded FLAWED are punished and outcast from society. This is a compelling couple of novels and it has been wonderful reading them. It's time to pass them on to be loved elsewhere.
~Individuals of a series~
1. Alex & Eliza (Alex & Eliza #1), by Melissa De La Cruz
Never even got past the first few pages with this. Purely for the reason that I thought it was a story about Angelica and Alexander. Those two deserve their own story, but I was just immediately turned away from this. Don't regret not picking this up.
2. Concrete Rose (The Hate U Give #0), by Angie Thomas
Don't worry, I got gifted another copy for my birthday, I'm just getting rid of the first one I got. (Keeping the copy I got from my boyfriend- despite the frayed edges on the first one.)
3. If I Stay (If I Stay #1), by Gayle Forman
This used to be a book that I could read if I was in danger of falling into a reading slump. It isn't anymore, which means it's time to donate it.
~Standalones~
1. The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern
Couldn't finish this. Just way too slow, I wasn't interested in what was happening, and I didn't care about what was happening to the characters. Has to go. Sorry guys.
2. Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green
Yes, I know. This is the most recent John Green book that's out, and it was five years in the making. But I don't think I'm going to read this again, therefore there's no point in keeping it.
3. Opposite of Always, by Justin A. Reynolds
Now, this one I might be persauded to keep. I'll be reading Early Departures in 2022, and it seems strange to get rid of one book by an author, and then purchase their other one straight after.
Persuade me, guys, cos I might just keep it.
4. Stardust, by Neil Gaiman
One of the Neil Gaiman books I started with good intentions, and although I did manage to finish this, this is a definite donation. I very much doubt that I'll want to read this again.
5. With the Fire on High, by Elizabeth Acevado
I enjoyed the representation, I don't think I've ever read a book about a teen mum, still at school, just wanting to finish, balance a part-time job and further her career as a chef, but for me, this wasn't anything special. It never really seemed to go anywhere, except at the ending. Kind of average.
6. Educated, by Tara Westover
Although I found this book enlightening and inspiring, because of the challenges we see Tara struggle with, and eventually overcome, I just know that, I'm never going to read this again. I rarely pick up autobiographies, and if I do, it'll likely be Paula Radcliffe's or Mo Farah's.
I enjoyed this, but it's time to find someone else to read it.
7. Cinderella is Dead, by Kalynn Bayron
I love fairytale retellings, always have and likely always will. And although I enjoyed this, it always felt kind of sub standard to me. Wasn't really anything special about it that tipped it from a regular four star to a five. My personal opinion, of course, but I highly doubt I'll read this again.
8. Dear Evan Hansen, by Val Emmich
I love this musical so much (despite not having seen it yet) and when I heard there was going to be a book based on it, I was so excited. There was no question, I thought it might be one of my new favourites- and then it wasn't. I mean, it was alright, like a solid four stars, and I don't regret reading it, because it meant I got more of a feel for the musical itself, but I just don't think it'll be one of those books that I read more than once.
Still really want to see the musical though.
9. The Surface Breaks, by Louise O' Neill
Finally, a new Little Mermaid retelling!
I thoroughly enjoyed this, especially as it's closer to the original Hans Christian Anderson novel than the Disney movie. I liked that it had some darker and more realistic themes, but still managed to be engaging and intriguing. I almost don't want to get rid of this, because there aren't many Little Mermaid retellings that I like the premise enough to actually pick up. But, I don't really have any special attachment to it, which is why I'm giving it away for someone else to enjoy.
10. Eleanor and Park, by Rainbow Rowell
I remember when this first came out. It was a book like no other, some special quality that made it stand out above the rest. Even now, years later, that twist ending is still clear in my brain.
But that's the point. It's been years since I've read it.
And I've only read it the once.
Which is why it's being donated.
11. All the Bright Places, by Jennifer Niven
This is such a beautiful book. One of the first, that I remember at least, to talk about suicide as an open theme. It used to be one of those books that was always in the back of my mind, that I would consider picking up whenever I was in danger of entering into a reading slump.
It's no longer one of those books, and it's time it had a new owner, because I know I'm not going to read it again.
12. Autoboyography, by Christina Lauren
DNF. Couldn't make it past halfway. Definite chuck. Doubt I'll pick up another Christina Lauren book now, which is a shame.
13. Wuthering Heights, by Emily Brönte
14. Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen
Struggled through Sense and Sensibility for The Reading Rush last year, but I realised, when I started Wuthering Heights that no matter how hard I try, I'm never going to actually like reading these books.
I'm sorry, okay? I just can't love them like everybody else seems to.
Moving on.
15. The Authenticity Project, by Clare Pooley
And finally!
The Authenticity Project! I'm passing the book along, like in the book! I want to be part of that, and also I know I'm never going to read this again.
I just won't.
Okay! Those are all the books I will be unhauling!
I will be trying to sell some of them, but not on here, because it would just be way too complicated and time consuming. Sorry guys.
Anyway, I hope you had a fun time reading this post, and although it was a long one for me, it was fun to try something new.
So that's going to be everything on here for today, but I hope you have a wonderful evening, and I'll see you all soon!
Byeeeeee!
-Abi xxxxxx
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