Top Ten Tuesday | Books I Want to Read (But Don't Own Yet)

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly original meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week focuses on books I'd love to get my hands on, but unfortunately, I do not own yet. By the way, I know I haven't been posting as much lately but I swear, I will try my hardest to turn that around next week! 

1. Angel Fall by Susan Ee

I cannot find this book or it's sequel anywhere. I am determined to find a copy of this book somewhere very, very soon.

2. The Diviners by Libba Bray

Um yeah, it's entirely my fault that I don't own this yet. There's one copy of it at my local bookstore and it isn't the cover edition that I want. I'll eventually get my hands on this edition and live happily ever after!

3. The Unbound by Victoria Schwab

I read The Archived awhile back and I am super excited to read the next book in line! More Guyliner to make my life complete.

4. Vicious by V.E. Schwab

Okay, basically I'm obsessed with Victoria Schwab. I'd like to read all of her books within the next year.

5. The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

I give to you, Robert Galbraith but LOL J.K. Rowling...I don't have the jokes you guys, I apologize. Anyway, I'm going to have to find time to read this which may come as a challenge. I'm already drowning with my current to-be-read list which ironically consists of the Harry Potter series. 

6. Vivian Divine is Dead by Lauren Sabel

This isn't typically the type of book I'm drawn to but I'll admit, a lot of the appeal was because of the title and cover. After finding it thanks to Goodreads, I can confidently say I am stoked to read this! 

7. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

I'm a huge fan of Mitch Albom. Although I didn't love The Time Keeper, I did love The Five People You Meet in Heaven. My memoir teacher during my senior year of high school also loves Mitch Albom and she encouraged me to read more by him, hence this book. 

8. The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

I know so many people that love Brandon Sanderson's books, especially this trilogy and I want to read this as soon as possible. 

9. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Never in a million years did I think I'd want to read a classic in my free time, but I definitely do.

10. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

I love dystopian, therefore, I must go out and buy a copy of this. It's as simple as that. Leedle.

Book Review | The Archived

Thank the lord, I have found a novel with immense amounts of originality. Holy shoot. The Archived was such a rad book and Victoria Schwab is a stunning writer. All the feels cannot be contained. Plus, there was Guyliner, among other enjoyable things.

In this world, the dead are called Histories. A select number of humans are deemed Keepers who work within a place called the Narrows. When Histories awake from the Archive, Keepers must find them and make sure they are returned. Sounds simple enough. But it isn't. Especially for Mackenzie “Mac” Bishop who has recently had her world turned upside down. She is a young Keeper, one who has begun to notice that something is off within the realm of the Archive. More Histories are being disrupted and she is determined to get to the bottom of what appears to be a never ending puzzle. Up, down, and around we go on this mesmerizing adventure where past and present collide.

Oh my gosh, it has taken way too long to find a book in the same playing field as my favorite books of all time (the Divergent trilogy), when this book was brought to my attention. Hallelujah. Honestly, I don't know where to begin. First things first (don't go there), the premise is awesome. Somewhere between our world now and an advanced version of it, we have the Archive. Secondly, the character development is impeccable. Maybe not as brilliant as more notable books, but it's up there. I'm speaking mostly for the main protagonist, Mackenzie. Although, I think I speak for all fangirls when I say Guyliner was and remains bae. Excuse me while I slap myself for using that expression. Really though. His character felt genuine and wasn't forced in any way to be something he wasn't. Then again, I liked every character in the book. Not for who they were necessarily, but because they served a purpose.

Weaknesses

• Naming a character Da. It didn't read well.

• The end. Saw it coming around a certain part but I don't care because it was executed strategically.

• I will say, the first fifteen pages are confusing but it clears up fast.

Strengths

• Um, hi, dead people are kept on shelves.

• The characters. They were great. Roland. Mackenzie. Guyliner. Everyone.

• I thought I'd dislike the setting but it grew on me. Once the story was finished, I was glad it took place in an old hotel building and branched off of that.

• The library.

• I love when authors challenge you to think instead of doling out obvious bits and pieces of info and expecting me to be impressed. 

It's an eerie, emotional, and fast paced gem crafted by Victoria Schwab. I'm dying to pick up The Unbound, the second installment to this trilogy/series? To my knowledge, it hasn't been announced as to how a third book will be presented or if there will be more after that. I can dream/hope/pray/plead. Wait what.

This book is a must read! 

5 out of 5 stars uh-huh,uh-huh, I like it