Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Top Ten Fantasy Books I Can't Believe I Haven't Read

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish where we make lists of bookish things!

As an avid fantasy lover, I am embarrassed to admit that I haven't read these books. Seriously. Don't judge me. I'll get to them all. Eventually... 



Graceling by Kristin Cashore - I know. Horrible. I'm such a failure. I've had this book since last Christmas (2013...) and still haven't read it. 

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson - I just bought this book on Black Friday (Book Outlet sale, obviously...) and I can't wait to start reading. I've heard AMAZING things about Sanderson. 

Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo - *hangs head in shame* I don't know what my problem is. I own the entire series and I still haven't picked it up. I know I will love it. So what the heck is my problem??

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - I've heard amazing things about this one too. It sounds so unique and original. I really hope I can get to it soon. 

Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor - Oh god, you guys are all going to disown me aren't you? Between this one and Shadow and Bone, I'm embarrassed to call myself a fantasy lover. 

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman - A self-proclaimed dragon-lover has not read this book. Epic failure. 

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - Killer horses. A standalone. Maggie Stiefvater (Sidenote: I also haven't read the Raven Boys series...). 

Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes - I'm starting to feel pretty terrible about myself as a reader. All these good fantasy books. 

Incarnate by Jodi Meadows - I met Jodi at a signing once and she was so nice and I've heard great things about her books. So why the heck haven't I read them yet?? 

The Young Elites by Marie Lu - And probably one of my most embarrassing. I HAD TO HAVE THIS BOOK when it came out. I was DYING TO GET MY HANDS ON IT. Marie Lu is one of my FAVORITE authors. And I STILL HAVEN'T READ IT. 

So now that you guys know how much of a failure I am... 

Which one on this list should I read first? Please share your embarrassing lists so I can feel better about myself. 
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23 comments:

  1. NaraFebruary 3, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    YASSS MISTBORN. READ ALL THE SANDERSON!
    Literally all the books on this list are great reads! You should probs get around to them all at some point haha. I don't know how it is with you, but I find that I have to be in the right mindset to read fantasy to really enjoy fantasy books- the woes of being a mood reader :P
    BUT START WITH THE SANDERSON IT'S FAB :D

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:59 AM

      haha, I knew you would be thrilled to see Sanderson on here. :)Yeah, I'm not really a mood reader, but I do have to be in the right mindset to read fantasy. I have to be prepared for the intricate plot lines and world-building since they just tend to have a lot more detail than other books. Hopefully I will get to all of these soon!!

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  2. christine danielleFebruary 3, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Daughter of Smoke and Bone was a so-so book for me but I do hope you enjoy it.
    My Top Ten Tuesday!

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:58 AM

      Oh no!! I've heard so many great things about it. Hopefully I enjoy it!!

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  3. LeonaFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Mistborn, Falling Kingdoms, Shadow & Bone and The Young Elites are also in my TBR list, but not too high up except Mistborn. Here is my Top 10 Tuesday (rather embarrassing list): https://leonahenry.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/top-ten-tuesday-10-popular-books-im-yet-to-read/

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  4. Jessica @ a GREAT readFebruary 3, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    I still need to read Seraphina as well! Bought it just earlier this year, but have heard good things! I enjoyed Shadow & Bone and The Young Elites as well! Intriguing reads! And I too still need to read The Scorpio Races! Heard it was amazing! i loved her Shiver series, so I best get to this one soonish too!

    Here's my Tuesday Post

    Have a GREAT day!

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:58 AM

      Yeah, I don't own it yet, but I've heard good things and dragons!!

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  5. EmmaFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    I haven't read Daughter of Smoke and Bone either. But The Young Elites and Shadow & Bone are great!

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:59 AM

      I'm dying. Why have I not read them??? One of them is going to be my next "free" read. Gotta get through some of these arcs first!!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    I so want to read The young elites and Falling Kingdoms!!! *-*

    My TTT: http://frannieinthepages.blogspot.it/2015/02/top-ten-tuesday-ten-books-i-cant.html

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  7. Fida IslaihFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    I really want to read SHADOW & BONE and THE YOUNG ELITES!

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 5, 2015 at 7:00 AM

      Omg, every comment on here is talking about those two. We definitely need to move those two up on our lists!

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  8. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. Wendy @ Book ScentsFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    hahahhaah --- OMG. My list was about fantasy too and I have only read ONE off your list and we only have ONE overlap. you know what that means? I could've made a top 20 fantasy books i can't believe I haven't read. I am so ashamed as a fantasy lover. :/

    Also -- shadow and bone!!! you will love that series, i swear. I can't wait until you get to it :D

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:42 PM

      I need to go check out your list. And yeah... I definitely could have put a lot more on here. We are failures.

      I know I will love it, I just need to find time to binge read all three!!! Do you think I should do that one first or Lux?

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    2. Wendy @ Book ScentsFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:06 PM

      That's like asking me to choose between my children. Ummmm. I don't know. Lol. Depends what you're in the mood for -- fantasy or paranormal. :) not sure if I'm any help haha

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    3. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:01 AM

      Lol truth. I guess we shall see once my review schedule clears up a little which one I want to do.

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  10. yaescapefromrealityFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    I've actually read all of these so I'm letting you know my favorites: Falling Kingdoms, Incarnate, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Shadow & Bone, and Mistborn. You can't go wrong with any of those! ~Pam

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 7, 2015 at 4:42 PM

      All of them??? You never fail to impress me, Pam. I really want to start Falling Kingdoms and Mistborn soon!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 8, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    I've also missed a few of these. Thanks for the reminder. I have just finished reading Escape From Netherworld from David Kuklis and OMG just the best fantasy novel I have ever read.
    I'm a big fan of dungeons and dragons and this book follows the adventure of a group of friends that become trapped int he dungeons and dragons world. They meet up beside a strange cave to role play the game but become trapped when the cave falls in and actually transform into their characters. It sounds like it could be cheesy but it really couldn't be further from that. It is wonderfully written and a real thrill a minute read. Worth adding to your list.
    http://www.escapefromnetherworld.com/

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:57 AM

      Hmm sounds interesting! I'll have to look into a bit more!

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