Top Ten (#5) Hyped Books I've Not Read

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1. Harry Potter (series) - This book was first published on 1997, why the hell have I not read it? Now before you throw all the shoes you have there, I have a pretty good reason why I haven't read this series. Okay, I don't have a good reason, I just don't like reading children's/middle grade book,

2. The 5th Wave - The hype of this book was pretty big, upon its release and the announcement of the movie adaptation. I haven't had a chance to be swooned by other people's hype.

3. The Lightning Thief - Did I have a good childhood? That's probably what you're thinking right now. Yes, I have a pretty great childhood but reading children's/middle grade especially fantasy (even if it's mythology, my favorite topic in lit) wasn't really my forte.

4. Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles #2) - The hype for this book (and series) was pretty big, too. I mean this was in every booktuber's list of great releases. Unpopular opinion here, I didn't really like the first one despite the rave reviews I've read. And this second book was bound to be the same, I guess. I have a copy so I might read this, but not soon...

5. Ruby Red - This was adapted to a movie so I guess this one's pretty hyped to have an adaptation, right? It has a great premise so maybe I'll read this soon.

6. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - I've only heard of this book last year and the hype was great that I still heard rave reviews here and there.

7. Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) - Tell me that Throne of Glass isn't hyped. You can't right? This series has been in everyone's (I'm guessing) top list, but not mine. I've given the first book a generous three stars. Celaena was a character that I find hard to like. *dodges a shoe*

8-10. The Darkest Minds (Darkest Minds #1), Shadow and Bone (#1), The Daughter of Smoke & Bone (#1) - I've seen this books multiple times in booktube and blogger community and oftentimes, I see this book in bookstagram, too. If that isn't hyped yet I'm not sure what books are hyped.

Runner ups:

The Heir - I've said this before but I'll say it again. I like the Selection trilogy better than the series. Trilogy should stay trilogy. If they'll add more, why not create a spin-off series or companion novel?

The Final Empire - I'm just starting to like high fantasy and a book/series as thick as this one was enough to scare me.

The Raven Boys - I'm not sure this one is up my alley but let's see.

Every books I've included in my list has good reason to be hyped, the premise are great. But I am one of the few people who have unpopular opinions.
What about you? What hyped book haven't you read yet?

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14 comments

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz7 July 2015 at 18:56
For so long, I had only read Harry Potter I; I thought that was enough. Finally, I was pressured and pressured, so when the last book came out, I started with book one and read them all through.

You should at least read book one. You really must.

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Tiffany7 July 2015 at 21:28
Percy Jackson series is actually one of my favorite! It's interesting and funny. I agree with The Heir! I think it's unimportant to add a book to a series. Spin-off is way better!
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michellesminions7 July 2015 at 23:08
Shadow and Bone and Daughter of Smoke and Bone are fantastic, you should give them a chance. The Heir pretty much is a spin-off series. It's only book #4 because the characters from the first trilogy are in it, but not main characters. I was nervous about reading it since it's Maxon and America's child, but it won me over. It wasn't weird like I thought it would be. The 5th Wave totally deserved the hype, it blew me away.

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Unknown8 July 2015 at 05:48
The Darkest Mind is one I've seen on a couple lists today, but have never heard of it before. I need to go check that one out. And Percy Jackson is on my list too >.<
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Ashley @ Bookaholics Anonymous8 July 2015 at 08:17
1. Harry Potter (series)
Although it is a mg I would definitely still give it a try. I didn't think I'd like it either but I enjoyed them

3. The Lightning Thief - K have them all on my shelf, but haven't given them a chance. I enjoyed the movie so maybe sometime i'll read them.

4. Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles #2) The first book is on my list.

8-10. The Darkest Minds (Darkest Minds #1)- loveddddd this series.
The Daughter of Smoke & Bone (#1) this is also on my list.
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Krystianna8 July 2015 at 08:53
Great list. I have wanted to check out Ruby Red for a while because it sounds like something I'd really enjoy! Same with The Darkest Minds.
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
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Anonymous8 July 2015 at 09:15
If middle-grade fantasy isn't your thing, then I wouldn't recommend Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. I forgot about The Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I agree that it's a popular one.
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