Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and Bookish where we get a new topic for a top 10 list.
Happy Tuesday everyone. I have been soaking up the sun these past few days so I’m sorry for being MIA. However, this week I am on a mission to catch up on the blogging, commenting and everything in between.
This week’s topic is all about books that made me feel something. I always know I’ve found a good book when it provokes an emotional reaction from me, well that’s true for the most part anyway. I thought I’d divide this topic into two parts in which I will name 5 books that made me laugh and follow it up with 5 books that made me cry my little heart out.
Made me Laugh
1. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick: The dynamic between the Garretts had me grinning and chuckling away. George was a particular highlight for me and Patsy, the little baby of the family had her moment as well.
2. Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan: Not only is this series an epic adventure but it’s also a lot of fun. Percy himself is full of sassy one liners that had me howling with laughter.
3. Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: This is on the list mainly because of the banter between Ezra and Kady. The situation they find themselves in is definitely tense, so to see these two take playful little jabs at each other brought some relief.
4. Boomerang by Noelle August: Sexy and hilarious. The opening scene itself had me in hysterics. The situations Ethan and Mia find themselves in because of their work were absolutely hilarious to read about.
5. Angelfall by Susan Ee: Again this comes down to the banter between Penryn and Raffe. They just have a great dynamic and some of the wise-cracks they laid out brought some lightheartedness to a dark book. Bonus, we get the twins who are just so fun and are always looking for some sort of trouble.
Made Me Cry
1. Red Rising by Pierce Brown: Pierce is the only author that has successfully made me cry within the first 50 pages of his book. This moment is the spark that leads Darrow down the path he takes. The tension and the build up to that moment was so emotional and haunting. I got chills and I was praying that there’d be some sort of loophole. I was holding back a sob when I realised that there was no escape.
2. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: World War II narrated by Death. I mean this book screams tearjerker material. This period in time was just full of tragedy and following the lives of the characters in this book broke my heart and had me welling up at so many different moments.
3. Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta: How could I not put this one of my list? Our characters all have a story to tell and they are driven by emotion. Some of the revelation we got were so shocking I just couldn’t believe it. Jonah Griggs takes the crown of making me cry with his confession.
4. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: I read this book a few years ago and I loved it. There was one moment that had me welling up in both the book and the film; the eulogies. Both Isaac and Hazel floored me with their words and it gave a sense of finality to Augustus’ fate.
5. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys: I literally finished this book no more than an hour ago. I was sat outside in the sun, holding back the tears that threatened to spill over. Again, this story takes place during World War II and looks at one of the most overlooked tragedies in history. My heart just broke for these characters, well most of them.
Yesss at Percy and Illuminae!! I love Percy’s sarcasm and the dynamic betwewn Kady and Ezra so much! I didn’t think TFIOS would make me cry because I was spoiled but, boy, was I wrong, haha. I also really want to read Red Rising and Salt to the Sea.
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I thought I was better prepared for TFIOS because everyone kept telling me I would cry my eyes out. I was skeptical but I ended up a blubbering mess haha. Red Rising is one of my all time favourite sci-fi/fantasy books and Salt to the Sea just really drives home the scope of the horrors of war.
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Good to see Illuminae has some funny moments. I can’t wait to read it! 😀
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I was surprised at how comical the banter between Kady and Ezra was. Even AIDAN had it’s moments haha. I hope you enjoy the book. 😀
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Oh Angelfall, Penryn and Raffe made me laugh so many times as well! 😀 Percy Jackson, TFIOS, Illuminae and My Life Next Door are all still on my tbr.
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That “bird with an attitude” quote never fails to make me laugh. It was golden.
Percy Jackson is my go-to for a lighthearted, fun adventure and Percy’s voice is just so energetic and sassy. I love the series. I hope you enjoy the books if you get round to reading them. 😀
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Haha oh yes! That quote is one of my favorites as well! Thank you. I’ll save them for when I want to read something light and fun then 😀
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Percy is definitely hilarious! The Book Thief is impossibly sad, but still one of my favourite books ever.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/19/top-ten-tuesday-53/
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The Book Thief is my favourite because of the fact that it made me feel. I was so deeply moved by that book and it’s now my go-to book recommendation haha.
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I actually didn’t cry for TFIOS because I think that the ‘event’ was so sudden I was to shocked to even cry!
The banter between Kady and Ezra was very much appreciated because the situation is so heavy!
Great list!
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I get you. I’ve had that moment so many times *coughs* Finnick *coughs.* The suddenness of some events stun me and because they go by so fast makes me question whether or not it actually happened haha.
I always appreciate some funny, light-hearted moments to break up a tense storyline. It just gives us a little break from all that doom and gloom. 😛
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I forget how funny the Garretts were in My Life Next Door. The ending kind of overshadowed that for me. It really was a funny book. 🙂
My TTT: http://www.anovelglimpse.com/2016/04/19/top-ten-tuesday-ten-books-that-will-make-you-laugh-or-at-least-chuckle/
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The ending definitely took a darker turn but the initial interaction between the Garrett’s and Sam were pure gold. From sailor supergirl to George’s bed-wetting remark, they definitely had me chuckling haha.
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Percy Jackson and Illuminae both made me laugh. Both of these are beautiful books 🙂
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I will never not love those books. Percy Jackson is definitely my go-to for a fun, lighthearted read and the banter between Kady and Ezra was definitely needed so that we didn’t get sucked up in all the doom and gloom haha.
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Three of your funny books are on my TBR and now that makes me even more jazzed for them. I totally cried during TFIOS!! Great list!
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I hope you enjoy them and that they succeed in making you chuckle haha. TFIOS is definitely a tearjerker.
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This makes me want to read Salt to the Sea soon! 🙂
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Hopefully I can get my review up by the weekend. It was such a fascinating read, especially since I only knew a little bit about the history of the Wilhelm Gustloff and didn’t realise the scope of the tragedy. 😀
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Holy crap, I can’t wait to read more into Red Rising. I’m really early into the book, but I hear that it’s one that gives ALL THE FEELS.
Yayyyy at the books that make you laugh! I absolutely ADORE Illuminae, and of course PJO. 🙂 Rick Riordan’s voice always manages to bring a smile to my face.
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Oh you are definitely in for one long emotional roller-coaster with that book. It definitely packs a few punches.
I always appreciate good banter between characters and Illuminae and Percy Jackson has just the right amount so that it never feels forced. 😀
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I looove the Garretts! Their dynamics totally made that whole book for me, and I agree that George was super cute.
I SOBBED like a baby for TFIOS, but the movie. I’m much more of a movie-cryer than a book-cryer. 😛
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George is undoubtedly the cutest toddler EVER. He’s just so adorable and sensitive and has some epic one liners. The bed-wetting comment was pure gold haha.
The film definitely had me a lot more emotional than the book. I think it’s more the music that sets me off in films cause it just adds to the atmosphere and I end up a blubbering mess haha.
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Absolutely. I think music adds a lot in setting the scene and some movies just get it 100% right, it’s impossible not to feel moved! Music is often why I think I feel more with movies than books, tbh. :p
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Rick Riordan can never do any wrong 😂 And Kady & Ezra’ s dialogue was hilarious as well ❤️ Great TTT Lois!
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Rick Riordan is the master of sass. Each and every single character had their fair share of golden one liners haha.
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I was actually going to put TFIOS on my TTT as well, but for the laughing … and then I remembered that I probably cried more than I laughed and thought better of it hahaha
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haha I did chuckle at some parts of the book but I think the tears drowned them out. I was worse with the film cause the music was making me that much more emotional. It was not a pretty sight. 😛
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The soundtrack for that movie was genius! I still love all the songs.
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