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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
This week we get to talk about 10 Of Our Most Recent 5 Star Reads.  And they are…..

(Anna’s Choice – Review)

(Anna’s Choice – Review)

1. The Crimson Crown (Seven Realms #4) by Cinda Williams Chima – Finally a Fantasy series whose ending is perfection. I will never forget these characters (HAN! ♥)

2. We are the Ants by Shaun Hutchinson – This book will haunt me for a very long time. Heartbreaking and beautiful.

(Anna’s Choice – Review)

(Anna’s Choice – Review)

3. Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King – Realistic fiction at its finest. No matter how much it hurt, it was so, so worth it.

4. A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic #2) by V.E. Schwab – Be prepared for a wonderful and original adventure! Kell and Lila will surprise you^^

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

5. Glass Sword (Red Queen #2) by Victoria Aveyard – Shocking to me in a way I never would have guessed….this book came out in a chunk of all my favorite series at once, so I didn’t think it would be my favorite. Well, scratch that, this became my absolute favorite series release this year SO FAR. That is HUGE. And I wish I could say it was the writing but….CAL. That is all. 😛

6. Nevermore (Nevermore #1) by Kelly Creagh – Beautiful. Dark. Mesmerizing. This series was BEYOND addicting…it stole my whole vacation, consuming my life-and I wouldn’t give back that week for ANYTHING. EPIC.

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

7. Fuel the Fire (Calloway Sisters #3) by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie – A contemporary I avoided at all costs, but that made me fall all the harder for it when I decided to try it. Unforgettable in every way, this story took the Connor and Rose you know and broke your heart….even while filling it with insurmountable hope. I bawled on so many parts it bordered on embarrassing. The loyalty, the love, the friendship-You just can’t beat it.

8. All Broke Down (Rusk University #2) by Cora Carmack -Yet another unexpected surprise, I am happy to say this will go down as an absolute favorite contemporary. Silas is loyal, kind, sweet, and tortured in the ways I love most. I dare you to read a chapter with him in it and not fall immediately in love like I did…go on, I DARE you to hate him. 😛

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

9. Sweet Evil (The Sweet Trilogy #1) by Wendy Higgins – A paranormal that was so much more than good vs evil, because the pages were filled with friendship, hope, family, trust and discovering your heart.  I loved every part of this story!

10. The Power (Titan #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout – The Power captured my heart all over again.  It was hilarious, heartwarming, sexy and extremely addicting.  Seth and Josie’s story is a must read for all paranormal lovers out there!

So these were 10 Of Our Most Recent 5 Star Reads.  What are some of yours?

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
This week we get to talk about what Books We Love But Haven’t Talked About In A While .  And they are…..

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

1. Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days, #1) by Susan Ee – It’s hard when you love so many books and so many different genres to remember all your oldest favorites…and Angefall has always been my second favorite book of all time. I mean…RAFFE! ♥

2. The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick Ness – Action, peril, heartache, betrayal, war…I could NEVER talk about this series enough. Never. My young Todd Hewitt, oh how I adore you.

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

3. The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater – This series, admittedly, took me by surprise. It didn’t seem like my style, but this author showed me I don’t have a style, not really, because this magical adventure of mystery and forbidden (and deadly) young love became an instant favorite-Beautiful, poignant, and unforgettable-I will always cherish and adore it. And, you know, again, Gansey. lol.

4. Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss #1) by Stephanie Perkins – Yet another book that took me by surprise. I don’t much care for books like these, yet the charming and delightful cast of characters (COUGH ST. CLAIR AND ANNA COUGH) enraptured me from the beginning…leaving me breathless at each and every turn. I often forget about my adorable boy, but it doesn’t take me long to remember WHY this is an absolute favorite forever.

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

5. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover – -Oh lord….my only unforgettable from Colleen Hoover. And if it wasn’t for that fact that makes it stick out, I STILL wouldn’t forget it because of its gripping characters and what they go through to end up together-and happy-in the end. I ADORE this beautiful book, and I just don’t talk about it enough anymore. MILES MILES MILES…whatever will I do with you?

6. Come Back to Me (Come Back to Me #1) by Mila Gray – An emotional powerhouse that was one of my favorite books last year!  Gut wrenching, heart crushing, ugly sobbing exploded from me, and there was no stopping it.  I became that emotionally invested.  But have faith, because by that last page my heart pieced itself back together, and I closed the book with a smile on my face.

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

7. Forever with You (Wait for You #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout – I thought the 1st book, Wait for You, was my favorite.  But then I read Stephanie & Nick’s story and it officially become my favorite book in the Wait For You series!  Give me a heroine who I will love, give me a tortured man who will steal my breath away, give me fiery chemistry, give me a story that is all-consuming and I will fall in love with every single page.  And that I did!

8. Broken Skies (Broken Skies #1) by Theresa Kay – If you loved The Lux Series by JLA, then you’ll definitely love this book too!  What started out as a simple journey, escalated into something that kept me on the edge of my seat!  The pages were scattered with hardships and butterfly inducing moments that were breathtaking.  I never wanted this book about humans and aliens to end.

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

9. The Union (The Union #1) by T.H. Hernandez – This series is a romantic adventure set one hundred years after the second civil war, and I am OBSESSED!  It contains a heroine that has a ton of fire in her, a sigh inducing book boyfriend, love that rings true because it’s passionate and broken at times, friendships that are deep and meaningful and also a character I love to hate – yes I have issues ha!

10. Blurred Lines by Lauren Layne – A truly intoxicating friendship to lovers story.  It was sexy, the banter was hilarious, and the elements of friendship and love were touching and done brilliantly.

These are some Books We Love But Haven’t Talked About In A While.  What are some of yours?

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
This week we get to talk about what Books On Our Spring To-Read List.  And they are…..

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice)

1. The Last Star (The 5th Wave #3) by Rick Yancey – The final book in the 5th Wave Series!  This is a dystopian series that is creepy, intense, and heartbreaking.

2. The Rose & the Dagger (The Wrath and the Dawn #2) by Renee Ahdieh – The final book in The Wrath and the Dawn dualogy!  This is a richly imaginative story-telling with a hint of an Aladdin feel to it, we get to relive a childhood favorite that was always larger than life. In this story we get to see the harsher side of when fairy tales go wrong. Not everyone gets their happily ever after…but some get second chances.

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

3. The Winner’s Kiss (The Winner’s Trilogy #3) by Marie Rutkoski – The final book in The Winner’s Trilogy!  This series is beautiful, breathtaking, heartfelt, and probably one of my top two favorite forbidden romance stories, at the moment.

4. Soldier (Talon #3) by Julie Kagawa – Jealousy (yaaas), lies, betrayal, true love, angst, and much more, this story became an instant favorite.   And just so you know Julie, Kagawa is ruthless. Mad. Intoxicating…Brilliant.

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

5. The Raven King (The Raven Cycle #4) by Maggie Stiefvater – The final book in The Raven Cycle Series!  I loved the writing. It was intricate and had deeper layers and meaning behind it, all the while keeping you interested and grasping for straws. I loved how all the characters came together and the mystery they worked together to solve. I loved the break down of each character and how, as the story progressed, we began to see who they really were instead of just scratching the surface.

6. Warrior Witch (The Malediction Trilogy #3) by Danielle L. Jensen – The final book in The Malediction Trilogy!  This series is beautifully intoxicating.  From the feeling of being in past generations from their dialect, to characters that enchanted my heart, to the intricate story-line that kept me glued to the pages, it was impossible not to become lost in their twisted world.

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

7. The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout –  I’m addicted to JLA books, so I can’t wait for this stadalones release! As Mallory watches Ryder, her friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.

8. Emerge (Mer Chronicles #1) by Tobie Easton – This is a retelling about the descendants of The Little Mermaid from the Hans Christian Andersen’s version.  I adore anything related to The Little Mermaid, and I can’t wait to pickup this book!

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

9. Rise (The Order of the Krigers #1) by Jennifer Anne Davis – This book sounds like a lot of fun – The people of Nelebek live in fear of persecution from the evil Morlet, who reigns with a dark and destructive magic. The kingdom’s only hope lies with the Order of the Krigers.  Eleven Krigers have been hunted down, tortured, and imprisoned in his dungeon. Now, only one remains.  Sixteen-year-old Kaia.

10. Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky #1) by Veronica Rossi – I fell in love with Riders by Veronica Rossi, so now I can’t wait to discover this trilogy she wrote before Riders!  Aria has lived her whole life in the protected dome of Reverie.  Then Aria meets an outsider named Perry. He’s searching for someone too. He’s also wild – a savage – but might be her best hope at staying alive.  If they can survive, they are each other’s best hope for finding answers.

These were some of the Books On Our Spring To-Read List.  What are some of yours?

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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
This week was Characters Everyone Loves But We Just Don’t Get or Characters We LOVE But Others Seem To Dislike.  So we decided to do both!  And here at Star-Crossed, we definitely see characters differently from one another at times.  Take for example #5 below.  The infamous Warner from the Shatter Me Series.  Anna and Laura LOVE him, but Chelsea and Jen just don’t get it.  So if you disagree with our choices, that’s ok.  It happens between the 5 of us from time to time!  Or if you agree with us, please let us know so we aren’t all alone lol.  So sit back and enjoy, because here are Characters Where We Don’t Agree With The Majority.

Characters Everyone Loves But We Just Don’t Get:

(Jen’s Choice)

(Jen’s Choice)

1. Vance Mangum from  The Trouble with Spells (Of Witches and Warlocks #1) by Lacey Weatherford

2. Jack Carter from The Perfect Game (The Perfect Game #1) by J. Sterling

(Jen’s Choice)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

3. Eden Winslow from Blood Will Tell (Warriors of Ankh #1) by Samantha Young

4. Javier Bernal from On Every Street (The Artists Trilogy 0.5) by Karina Halle

(Jen Review & Chelsea Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice)

5. Warner from Shatter Me (Shatter Me #1) by Tahereh Mafi

6. Kate Daniels from Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1) by Ilona Andrews

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

7. Meda from Cracked (Soul Eaters #1) by Eliza Crewe

8. Maven from Red Queen (Red Queen #1) by Victoria Aveyard

Characters We LOVE But Others Seem To Dislike:

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

9. Tate from Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

10. Bianca from The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger

So this is our list of Characters Where We Don’t Agree With The Majority!  Do you feel the same or completely disagree with the characters we chose?  Or are there other characters where you don’t agree with the majority?

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
This week was what books to read when you are in a certain mood for X (we got to fill in the blank!). Over here at Star-Crossed, we are huge mood readers.  We are constantly reaching for different types of books, depending upon how we feel that day.  So this week we are sharing with you what Books To Read If You’re In The Mood For Anything & Everything.  We’ve Got You Covered!

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

1. If you’re in the mood for side characters that are just as amazing and addicting as the main ones, then pickup The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds #1) by Alexandra Bracken

2. If you’re in the mood for a kick-ass heroine and a romance that doesn’t steal the show, then pickup Darkfever (Fever #1) by Karen Marie Moning

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

3. If you’re in the mood for a book that’s beyond adorable and makes you want to spin circles while laughing and smiling, then pickup On the Fence by Kasie West

4. If you’re in the mood for a paranormal/dystopian book that has a few hints of horror, then pickup Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1) by Susan Ee

(Jen’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

5. If you’re in the mood for a college story that reminded me of the movie Pretty Woman, then pickup Isn’t She Lovely (Redemption #0.5) by Lauren Layne

6. If you’re in the mood for deep emotional turmoil and healing after family abuse, then pickup Split by Swati Avasthi

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

7. If you’re in the mood to push your heart’s boundaries, then pickup Firsts by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn

8. If you’re in the mood for a great story about zombies, then pickup This is not a test (This is not a test #1) by Courtney Summers

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

(Chelsea’s Choice – Review)

9. If you’re in the mood for a book centered around teenagers who think there is no other way out, then pickup My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga

10. If you’re in the mood for a realistic fiction that deals with the after effects of rape, then pickup   Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens

So this is our list of Books To Read If You’re In The Mood For Anything & Everything.  We’ve Got You Covered!  What direction did you end up taking your post?  And have you been wanting to read or have already read some of these books we’ve listed?

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