The Fairytale Survery Part 1

Hi, Eleanor here!
I found this feature on The Daily Prophecy and thought it looked rather fun so here it is...The Fairy Tale Survey, Part 1. Part 2 will follow.

Classic Princesses:

Pinocchio – The boy whose nose grows when he lies.
Is there a book you lie about reading, because you feel ashamed for liking it?

I'm not really embarrassed by any of the books that I have read. I think that reading is a very personal thing and although there may be books I wouldn't brag about reading (for example some of the samey, trashy vampire romance books that I love so much) if someone asked me outright I would never lie.

Beauty and the beast – The girl who fell in love with personality.
Which book do you love that has a hideous cover?

Hideous is a very strong word, I'm going to go for a book I love that has a slightly-boring-and-not particularly-striking-in-my-opinion cover. 'Partials' by Dan Wells. I love love love this book but just feel that the cover is a little dull. I don't think that having people on the front cover of a book looks very good, maybe it's just me. Saying that, you cannot see the person's face (the ultimate cover sin) plus I do only have this book on kindle so have not seen the cover on a real life book.

Snow white – Hunted down for her beauty.
Do you ever buy a book based on the cover alone and if so, what is the last one?

This is going to have to be a really boring answer when I say that no, I have never chosen to read a book because of it's cover. I, occasionally, pick up a book at random from the library and borrow it but this has nothing to do with cover. I am not an overly artistic person and so the cover doesn't mean too much to me. However, it is always nice when a book has a nice cover i.e. Wonder by R.J Palacio.

Sleeping beauty – Cursed to sleep, awakened by true loves kiss.
What is your favorite book couple?

I am going to say Jace and Clary from the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. But only from the first trilogy, in the second I think it all gets a little silly. (I have not read 'City of Heavenly Fire' yet though, so the series could still redeem itself!)

Little Mermaid – Gave up on her old life for love.

Do you ever branch out to new genres or do you like to stick with the ones you know and love? If you try new things out, what is the latest book?

My absolute favourite genre is dystopian but I do love a paranormal romance too. Although there are plenty of those out there, I do like to branch out and find different things quite a lot because I find the story lines of the books I love to read can sometimes become a little repetitive. Recently I have read 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion, which was different to what I normally read but still amazing! I have also read and loved 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern, 'The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared' by Jonas Jonasson and 'Timeriders' by Alex Scarrow.

Cinderella – Who lost her shoe after midnight.
What is the last book that made you stay up all night?

I recently read 'Shadows' by Paula Weston and absolutely loved it. I haven't yet reviewed this book but the two installments of the trilogy that I have read so far are very good and I would definitely recommend them.

Rapunzel – locked up in a tower.
What are some of the worst books you read last month?

Last month I started a book called 'The Key to Erebus' by Emma V. Leech and Roisin O'Connor, a book which I had heard good reviews about but that I just could not get into. The story is very fantastical with vampires, fairies, witches, the usual lot, a genre which I do usually really enjoy but in this particular case I found the main character quite dull and the plot didn't grip me at all. I hate not liking a book as I feel as though I have failed to understand the author/s and so I may go back to this book one day and find I love it, we'll have to see.

What do you think of this survey? Have you read any of these books?

Top Ten Characters That Stole My Heart

A Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by BrokeandBookish. This week we choose the characters that would stole our heart - this one will be hard because there are just so many to choose from!

Ageees ago we made a Book Boyfriends post - Click here to find it

Eleanor:

1. Jace Wayland from The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare

2. Rafa from The Rephaim Series by Paula Weston

3. Four from Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant by Veronica Roth (I recently saw Divergent at the cinema and it was INCREDIBLE and has therefore reignited my huge obsession with the whole series!)

Bronte:

4. William Herondale - The Clockwork Series by Cassandra Clare

5. Augustus Waters - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

6. Oliver - The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E Smith

Izzy:

7. Etienne St Clair- Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

8. Quentin Jacobsen- Paper Towns by John Green

9. Levi Stewart- Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Book Boyfriends!...Let the dreams continue...

Dear beautiful people that drink tea,

Bronte here! So it's February! The second month of publishing for Eleanor, Izzy and I but that's not why it's so special. It happens to be not one, but two, of the review-ers birthday within the space of four days, so we are going to treat you guys to something special. If you're wondering it's mine on the 9th and Izzy's on the 12th.

Any reader who reads young adult fantasy, romance or dystopian or any book really will know that there is always someone who is seemingly perfect in every book. Commonly know as Book Boyfriends.

So my Book Boyfriends:

1. William Herondale (Infernal Devices)

With his dark hair and endless blue eyes Will is perfect in the dreamly gaze of many therefore maybe it is a bit cliché to have him at the top of the list but I just can't help it. I love how he is sweet and gentle and so funny! But there is also the side of him that is dark, bad and myserious that is some how irresistable. His past is terrible and because of this you find youself feeling sorry for him, how he can be so happy all the time with the weight on his shoulders is beyond me. I want him to end up with Tessa. And if he doesn't then I will cry, but at least he will then be all mine.

2. Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars)

3. Four/Tobias (Divergent)

4. Lucas Delos (Starcrossed)

5. Adam Wilde (If I Stay)



Izzy's Book Boyfriends:

Hey hey hey. Let's get this thing going:

1. Etienne St. Clair (Anna and The French Kiss)

He isn't magic. He can't make things fly, doesn't ride a broomsticks. He isn't a vampire, he doesn't kill vampires. He doesn't turn into an animal of any kind. Yet, anyone who has read this book can agree with me that he is just... phwoar. Since he isn't magical it's even harder to realise that he isn't real. He's so romantic, and funny. The way Stephanie Perkins creates him makes him even better, as he isn't Mr Perfect, but as close as you can get with him still being realistic. Plus he's short. I'm short too. We could be short together.

2. Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars)

3.  Jace Wayland (The Mortal Instruments)

4. Oliver (The Statistical Probability of Love At First Sight)

5. Wes (The Truth About Forever)


Eleanor's Book Boyfriends:

Hmmmm, okay, I'd have to say:

1. Jace Wayland (The Mortal Instruments)

I just love Jace, SOO much! Smart and sarcastic, and fighting against evil. Reading this makes you fall in love straight away.

“Have you fallen in love with the wrong person yet?'
Jace said, "Unfortunately, Lady of the Haven, my one true love remains myself."
..."At least," she said, "you don't have to worry about rejection, Jace Wayland."
"Not necessarily. I turn myself down occasionally, just to keep it interesting.” 

2. Edward Cullen (The Twilight Saga)

3. Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson & The Olympians)

4. Alex Rider (Alex Rider)

5. Eli (Along for the Ride)