I am so excited to participate in the YA Superlative Blogfest again this year! It's hosted by some of my favorite ladies: Jessica Love, Tracey Neithercott, Alison Miller, and Katy Upperman. I'm trying to bust my recent reading and blogging slumps, and I have a hunch this just might do it! Here are some of the best bits of the books I read this year:
Most Formidable World (Setting you definitely would NOT want to visit.)
Space, Starglass and Shades of Earth. No way. No how. These books do not do anything to change my mind (although I loved reading them.)
Wanderlust-Inducing (Setting you’d happily travel to.)
Henley, Maine from This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith. The perfect summer getaway--Maine totally has the best beaches, and Henley is the ideal beach town.
Loveliest Prose
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater. I mean, this category was made with her in mind, right?
Best First Line
"Today is the last day I will see my brother." --Taken by Erin Bowman
Most Dynamic Main Character
Sybella, Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers. She is a force to be reckoned with.
Most Jaw-Dropping Ending
Starglass by Phoebe North. No spoilers, but...I am DYING for Starbreak to come out.
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
Roza, Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein. Really, all the women Rose meets at Ravensbruck. But Roza especially.
Most Envy-Inducing Plot (Or, the plot you wish you’d thought
of yourself.)
Most Formidable World (Or, the setting you definitely would
NOT want to visit.)
Wanderlust-Inducing (Or, the setting you’d happily travel
to.)
Loveliest Prose
Best First Line
Most Dynamic Main Character
Most Jaw-Dropping Ending
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
Best Use of Theme
- See more at: http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html#sthash.DuO7luR5.dpuf
Most Envy-Inducing Plot (Or, the plot you wish you’d thought
of yourself.)
Most Formidable World (Or, the setting you definitely would
NOT want to visit.)
Wanderlust-Inducing (Or, the setting you’d happily travel
to.)
Loveliest Prose
Best First Line
Most Dynamic Main Character
Most Jaw-Dropping Ending
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
Best Use of Theme
- See more at: http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html#sthash.DuO7luR5.dpuf
Most Formidable World (Or, the setting you definitely would
NOT want to visit.)
Wanderlust-Inducing (Or, the setting you’d happily travel
to.)
Loveliest Prose
Best First Line
Most Dynamic Main Character
Most Jaw-Dropping Ending
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
Best Use of Theme
- See more at: http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html#sthash.DuO7luR5.dpuf
Most Envy-Inducing Plot (Or, the plot you wish you’d thought
of yourself.)
Most Formidable World (Or, the setting you definitely would
NOT want to visit.)
Wanderlust-Inducing (Or, the setting you’d happily travel
to.)
Loveliest Prose
Best First Line
Most Dynamic Main Character
Most Jaw-Dropping Ending
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
Best Use of Theme
- See more at: http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html#sthash.DuO7luR5.dpuf
Most Envy-Inducing Plot (Or, the plot you wish you’d thought
of yourself.)
Most Formidable World (Or, the setting you definitely would
NOT want to visit.)
Wanderlust-Inducing (Or, the setting you’d happily travel
to.)
Loveliest Prose
Best First Line
Most Dynamic Main Character
Most Jaw-Dropping Ending
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
Best Use of Theme
- See more at: http://thewordsonpaper.blogspot.com/2013/11/class-of-2013-ya-superlative-blogfest.html#sthash.DuO7luR5.dpuf
Despite the fact that I've written a story that at some point will end up in space, I'm totally terrified of outer space. Eek! But you already knew that. ;-) I need to read STARGLASS soon. The first time I heard anything about it, my interest was piqued. And knowing how much you loved it, well, that's a ringing endorsement in my opinion. Oh, and I almost put Henley, Maine down as my wanderlust-inducing setting as well.
ReplyDeleteI guess maybe that's why I'm so fascinated by reading space books? Because it's like, the ultimate terrifying thing to me? But yes, yes, you need to read Starglass!
DeleteOh my gosh, SPACE. I have nightmares about outer space. That movie GRAVITY destroyed me. I sat in the theater sobbing from the trauma. So, yeah, I agree with your formidable world choice. And, yep, Maggie Stiefvater's prose is absolutely swoon-worthy.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I couldn't bring myself to see Gravity. WAY too much space for me!
DeleteI wouldn't go into space even if someone wanted to pay me big bucks to board a rocketship. No, thank you! I do, however, enjoy the occasional space-set story. I loved Beth Revis's ACROSS THE UNIVERSE trilogy! You've made me want to check out STARGLASS with your comments about its ending. Great choices, Jess!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes--pick up Starglass! In fact, I think this comment has inspired my "pick your own" category for today :)
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