Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
This week is – Books We Enjoyed That Weren’t Our Typical Genre/Type.
 (Laura’s Choice) |
 (Laura’s Choice) |
1. The Martian by Andy Weir
2. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
 (Jen’s Choice – Review) |
 (Jen’s Choice – Review) |
3. Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay
4. The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick Ness
 (Jen’s Choice – Review) |
 (Jen’s Choice – Review) |
5. Frisk Me (New York’s Finest #1) by Lauren Layne
6. Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson
 (Chelsea’s Choice – Review) |
 (Chelsea’s Choice – Review) |
7. The Iron King (The Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa
8. The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater
 (Chelsea’s Choice – Review) |
 (Chelsea’s Choice – Review) |
9. Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers
10. I Hunt Killers (Jasper Dent #1) by Barry Lyga
So these are some of the Books We Enjoyed That Weren’t Our Typical Genre/Type. And they have thankfully made us discover so many other books within that category! What are some books you’ve recently read that weren’t your typical genre/type?
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– Daemon will lull you into his web and even though you’ll want to kick him or punch him, you know you’ll never be able to do it. Because Daemon is the embodiment of infuriating sexiness. And heaven help me, but I fell for him hard.
– Tristan’s dark, sarcastic humor was intoxicating. His selflessness and bravery was endearing. And his love and interactions with Scarlett were incredibly butterfly inducing.
– Cyrus was one of those characters that captured your attention in a quiet yet bold and confident way. Whether it was baring his soul to Evan, or taking control of a military like tactic. There was no way I couldn’t love him.
– Lir was someone I could honestly not get enough of! He was thoughtful and smart. He was gentle and sweet. And he was sexy and sarcastic. Looking above I guess I have a soft spot for sarcastic guys lol! But my favorite thing about him was how he eventually treated Jax. It melted my heart.
– I always ached for Seth, because even though he could be a pompous ass or a manipulative little shit at times, there was always that part of him that constantly suffered (he first appeared in the 
). He was cocky, playful and we got to see even more of why Seth was someone who was a true friend and deserved our trust and whole heart.
– Zeke made me want to sneak into this horrific world, just to see him for myself. He was a beautiful person inside and out, but his heart was by far my favorite part of him. His bravery and love for Allie, the vampire, made me fall for him even harder.
– He was a true hero with a heart of gold. He tried so hard to take care of others who weren’t able to care for themselves. And he wore their pain and suffering heavily on his shoulders, while keeping it all to himself. He constantly quickened my heartbeat and made me want to curl into a happy little ball.
– 3 years ago I decided to step back into the reading world and picked up this book. I had no clue I could fall for a character until I met Kallen. He became my first book boyfriend and got me back into reading! He was extremely pragmatic and came across as haughty, but I knew there was more going on. He was intoxicating and addicting and I fell madly in love the more I got to know him. Thank you Kallen for allowing me to meet all of the other men I love above!
– I’m pretty sure that I’ll never, ever, find a male-lead that manages to break my heart and touches me so deeply. I’ll love him forever.
– Ha, Tom. Such a heartbreaking yet endearing character. Following him through his struggles was one of the most intense reading experience of my life.
– If someday you’re in need of an adorable, heart-warming, loyal male-lead, you know where to find him.
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– His sarcastic wit and perseverant heart completely won me.
– Anyone who decides to draw skulls on his head shouldn’t be that appealing. He is, though.
– Without doubt one of my favorite fantasy. Cuteness overload.
– Never before did Maths words look so exciting and hilarious. I know, weird.
– Forever the best beckoner of the world – you know what I mean (and if you don’t *GASP* go read his book!)
– Cam’s patience with Avery, his ability to effortlessly tease her, and his ego, which definitely knows no limits, makes for such a yummy character.
– Levi was broken, raw, sexy and utterly heartbreaking. In one moment he literally made my heartache for him and in the next I was a melted puddle on the ground.
– Rule is the epitome of a douche bag, man whore and a charming, sexy bad boy all rolled into one. He is THAT type of man who everyone shamelessly stares at when he walks into a room. He is THAT type of man that you can’t help but feel magnetically pulled to.
– Ethan was a beautifully, flawed person whose intentions were breathtaking. His past will drag you in, and the sadness of it all is so unfair. It’s hard not to get twisted in everything that is Ethan.
– Cam is a talented tattoo artist that is sexy as sin, yet he always seems to have something simmering below the surface. He appears to be dark and twisted, and when you truly get to know him you’ll be shocked. But by then, you’re too far under his spell to even want to escape!
– Kit made me feel as though I was falling in love for the first time all over again! I felt his uncertainty and excitement. And I loved that Kit was adorably sweet and thoughtful with his words and gestures.
– Nick was charismatic, charming, dark, sultry, sexy, and had a tortured past. Sigh. He could also go from being thoughtful and caring to the biggest ass on the face of the planet. Nick was everything that I always want to lust after in a book boyfriend.
– While at first glance, Mitchell screamed boring and practical, his personality was shockingly wild. You see, he was control, sexy and a heart of gold…….for the most part. Because Mitchell, how deceiving you were……♥
– He could be so smooth, sincere, intense and sexy but add in the fact that he’s a good guy, well it’s impossible not to love him. And whether it was his tatted body, beautiful gray eyes or just the presence he created, he was impossible to ignore.
– Asa made me constantly grin. I didn’t care that he was a criminal. I didn’t care that he automatically wanted to do what was “wrong” and had to fight those daily urges. He was alluring, dark, charming, hot and I had already fallen right into his trap. And when the good sides of him peeked out, oh my goodness he was amazing!
– This boy stole my breath from page one. Tortured, broken, and without a doubt one of the sincerest book boys I’ve ever met.
– Cocky football extraordinaire with a list of girls waiting in line to be with him…Yet when the one girl he truly wants is forbidden, he certainly doesn’t hold back the tears. Sigh.
– Agh! He’s cute and sweet and has this adorable tick with his thumb-How am I supposed to resist this British speaking, French-born American ??
– His love was out of this world-not only for the mute girl who stole his heart…but for the little brother who loves to chase mermaids.
– Come on now, as if this needs explanation-No matter what Mercy threw his way, he just couldn’t fall out of love with her. His loyalty…it gutted and enraptured me
– BROKEN BEYOND REPAIR and refuses to fall in love….until he does. I will 
– Boy, oh, Boy does he screw up, but he and Sky are each others’ lifelines and soul-mates. This wounded soldier is unforgettable in every way.
– A retelling of the star-crossed tale of Romeo and Juliet. I adore star-crossed lovers and I’ve heard that the writing in this book is absolutely beautiful.
– Hope is trapped in the twelfth century in the age of Eleanor of Aquitaine and has seventy-two hours to rescue her mother and get back to their own time. I’ve never read a time travel book involving the twelfth century and this book promises to be addicting and filled with romance and rich with historical detail.
– I know the picture is for Riders but Seekers, the 2nd and final part of this duology, is over a year away so of course there isn’t a cover yet. But I fell madly in love with Riders! It was enthralling, addicting and I can’t wait to see how this story about the four horsemen ends!
– Magic, adventure & romance! Elli is destined to be the most powerful Valtia to ever rule. But when the queen dies defending the kingdom from invading warriors, the magic doesn’t enter Elli. She flees to the outlands, the home of banished criminals, and uncovers devastating new information about the Kupari magic, those who wield it, and the prophecy that foretold her destiny.
– Natalie starts seeing the “wrong things” and then she gets a visit from the kind but mysterious apparition she calls “Grandmother,” who tells her: “You have three months to save him.” The next night, under the stadium lights of the high school football field, she meets a beautiful boy named Beau, and it’s as if time just stops and nothing exists. A young adult fantasy that sounds captivating!
– My name is Caitlin and up until forty-eight hours ago I had never: Tasted alcohol, kissed a boy, sang in public at the top of my lungs, kidnapped anyone or–WHAT? STOLEN A CONVERTIBLE? Now I’m in jail and I have no idea what I’m going to tell: The police, my parents, the mayor, all of those camera crews and everyone on Twitter. This book is supposed to be laugh out loud hilarious!
– Jace realizes that if he really wants to move forward, he may first have to do what scares him most: He may have to go back. So sixteen-Year-Old Jace Witherspoon arrives at the doorstep of his estranged brother Christian with a re-landscaped face (courtesy of his father’s fist), $3.84, and a secret. A young adult riveting portrait of life after abuse.
– Today is Leonard Peacock’s birthday. It is also the day he hides a gun in his backpack. Because today is the day he will kill his former best friend, and then himself, with his grandfather’s P-38 pistol. This book is a look into the day of a disturbed teenager and examines the impossible choices that must be made.
– There is a future waiting for Castley if she can escape her father’s grasp, but she refuses to leave her siblings behind. Just as she begins to form a plan, her father makes a chilling announcement: the Cresswells will soon return to their home in heaven. With time running out on all of their lives, Castley must expose the depth of her father’s lies. The forest has buried the truth in darkness for far too long. Castley might be their last hope for salvation.
– I am late on this train! 
