Top 5 Tuesday is weekly meme hosted by Shanah and this week’s topic is Top 5 Books I’ve Read Because of Youtube/Blog. But I decided to do Bookstagram instead.
Before I’m an active blogger, I was an active bookstagrammer (I stil am) and I mostly got books recommendation from my fellow bookstagram friends. So here are the books that I’ve read because of the influence of bookstagram community!
Illuminae
My dear bookstagram friend, Maggie is a huge fans of Jay Kristoff’s work so she constantly recommending me his books, especially Illuminae. I wasn’t even a fans of Sci-fi back then but I’m glad I finally gave this book a try. I love Sci-fi ever since!
The Explorer
I’ve heard so many great things about this book from one of my bookstagram friend, she didn’t even like MG book but she said that this book was exceptional! So as a MG books lover I feel the need to try it out too and I didn’t regret it because I turn out to love this book more than I expected!
The City of Brass
Some of my bookstagram friends said that this book is literally the best thing they ever read, plus this book has muslim reference so I’m in! And oh boy, I was obsessed!!
Children of Blood and Bone
This book was everywhere on social media. instagram, twitter, blog, youtube!! And I surely didn’t want to miss the hype! This is my best read so far this year!
Fangirl
This book was so hype in bookstagram community years ago and I was longed for a cute and fluffy YA contemporary once in a while. So I picked up this book and immediately regret my decision!
What books have you read based on your friends recommendation? Did you turn out to like that book?
I still need to read Illuminae and Children of Blood and Bone.
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Lovely list! I ended up reading Illuminae and Children of Blood and Bone because of blogs too! So glad I did!
Thanks for participating – added you to the list 🙂
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This is such a fun prompt. Thank you for adding me 💕
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No problem 🙂
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I bought City of Brass based on the recommendation of other bloggers. I will get to it, and I just have a feeling I’m going to love it so much.
For your listening pleasure: Black Crow by Angus and Julia Stone
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Yaay hope you read it soon and like it!!
I listened to the song, it was beautiful but kinda disturbing, the MV is beautiful though!
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I think that summarizes my taste in music and books rather well, disturbing but beautiful.
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My latest review I’ll meet you THere by Heather Demetrios is a book that I saw on other blogs! I loved it!
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It’s always great to find new books and turn out to love it!!!
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Great post! How much romance/sexual stuff is involved in Children of Blood and Bone? 🙂
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There was romance involved in this book and it’s the only thing I dislike about the book, it’s instalove but luckily it’s not the main focus. I think you could still enjoy it!
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Ok thank you… are there any sexual scenes or anything?
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There are some kissing scenes but not more than that. I always skip the unnecessary romantic scenes to be honest 😂
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Ok thanks 💞
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I definitely picked up Fangirl because of all the buzz surrounding Rainbow Rowell online – people seemed to be so in love with the story that I just had to pick it up to know what it’s all about.
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Yeah me too! And what do you think about the book?
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I really enjoyed it! It’s been years since I last read it though, it might be time for a reread soon 😉
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You go girl!!
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COBAB, City of Brass, and Illuminae are right up there on my TBR as a result of book blogging as well! And I’m sorry you weren’t a fan of Fangirl! (no pun intended haha) I actually really enjoyed it myself, but I did feel certain things weren’t wrapped up as perfectly or cleanly as they could’ve been. Just out of curiosity, what were your gripes with it?
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LOLOLOL honestly I couldn’t even remember why I didn’t like that book because I read that years ago. But I’m not really a fans of romance and contemporary so my opinion might be biased 😂
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Hehe fair enough! I generally don’t like romances and contemporaries either, so I understand this book isn’t for some people. 😉
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I loved Illuminae Files and COBAB! I haven’t read City of Brass yet but I’m planning to pick it up soon.
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Yaasss you definitely have to pick up! It was amazing and instantly become my fav! Hope you enjoy it, happy reading love 😘
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