(Okay so this is my freebie because I didn’t come up with the idea in time.)
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. They come up with top ten lists that people can blog about every week.
I like things organized so on Goodreads I have a Might Read Books list. (Which had 138 books on it, but I’m now down to 107 after making this list)
One of the best parts of these lists (besides reading them all) is getting opinions on books I’m curious about, hence this list.
A civil war is brewing. A nobleman has a plan to find a look alike for the king’s long lost son and make him a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role.
Why it sounds good: The political intrigue and war brewing, a competition to become prince.
Why I’m unsure: PTSD, kids killing kids?
Amy’s on a spaceship where she was supposed to sleep for 300 years and arrive at a new planet, but she’s woken up 50 years early, because someone tried to kill her.
Why it sounds good: Scifi and mystery
Why I’m unsure: too much romance (instant) and beautifully perfect characters
3. Incarceron
In a futuristic prison a young prisoner with no memory of how he got there find a crystal key which enables him to talk to the warden’s daughter who is trapped in a prison of her own, an arranged marriage.
Why it sounds good: I’ve heard good things, Sounds a bit like man in the iron mask
Why I’m unsure: the whole prisoner thing
4. Every Day
A wakes up in a different body every day. A has no control over who he winds up in. Then A is in the body of Justin and falls in love with Justin’s girlfriend.
Why it sounds good: Cool Premise
Why I’m unsure: Stalker who processes bodies
Saba lives in a wasteland with constant sandstorms. When her brother is kidnapped by the four horsemen she teams up with a band of girl revolutionaries.
Why it sounds good: kick butt heroine
Why I’m unsure: strange narration style
Will is assistant to a Monstrumologist, someone who studies monsters. A grave robber brings them their most deadly case yet.
Why it sounds good: Monsters
Why I’m unsure: Horror
7. Crewel 
Adelica has the ability to weave time, but she’s trying to fail. Those chosen by the guild live a life of privilege, but they also control people. One mistake was all it took and now they’re coming for her.
Why it sounds good: Such a cool premise!
Why I’m unsure: Sexual discrimination, slow paced
8. Reboot
Reboots have died, the longer they stayed dead the tougher they are. Wren was dead for 178 minutes, the longest ever. She’s in charge of training new reboots. Callum is a 22, and practically human, so why is Wren attracted to him?
Why it sounds good: Kick butt girl who’s different
Why I’m unsure: Romance over plot
9. Ruby Red
Gwyneth hasn’t been prepared for traveling through time like her cousin, but suddenly it’s her whose in a different era. She’ll have to work with Gideon, a time traveler from another gifted family, to discover who in the 18th century they can trust.
Why it sounds good: Time travel!
Why I’m unsure: The book was translated into English so some parts are awkward, slow to start.
Dusty is a Nightmare, literally. She goes to an academy for magical peoples, but she’s the only Nightmare. When she sees a murder in someone’s dreams that happens in real life she has to look for clues before someone else winds up dead. (Of course the dreamer is a cute boy)
Why it sounds good: A magical school, a nightmare (never heard of that one before) and a murder.
Why I’m unsure: Too much romance instead of mystery
By the sounds of this I don’t like romance. That isn’t so! I just like characters, plot, and action more. I don’t mind romance in a book, I just don’t like it to take over.
How much romance do you like in your books?
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Nice picks! I haven’t read any of them, so I can’t recommend any of them…
I don’t have a preference of romance or none in a novel. The only time romance gets a bit much for me is when the primary relationship seems overly sexual. I also don’t care for insta-love; it’s not believable, IMO.
Thanks. I tried to pick more popular books, but then I wound up with a lot of YA.
I agree, instant love is one of my instant turn offs in a book as well as lots of sex scenes. There’s only so much skimming I can do.
I’ve had Reboot on my tentative TBR list as well, I wasn’t aware however that it was romance over plot? Bummer, I’m not to keen with a romance prose that overshadows a intriguing premise. I’ve been exceedingly curious about Ruby Red though, and think I may just go into it 😀
I’m happy to find someone else with a maybe list. Yeah, most of the reviews I read said Reboot had more romance than plot, which is why I haven’t read it yet. I was hoping someone would tell me they were wrong and it’s really good. I hope you enjoy Ruby Red, maybe you’ll convince me to read it too.
Great list! I think you would really like Reboot and Crewel, they were two of my favorite reads the year I read them. 🙂
Thanks for the recommendations. 🙂 Both of those sounded like they had such a good plot, but I started believing all of the negative reviews.
I want to read The Monstrumologist too. I think it sounds really interesting. It’s cataloged as juvenile fiction at my library so I don’t think the horror is going to be too bad.
My TTT!
Oh good. Yeah juvenile horror is fine. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Great list. Blood Red Road is amazing though it does take a little time to get into the narration mindset, but once you do you don’t even notice it. Try the kindle sample and see how you go.
I haven’t read any of the rest, though I have nearly all of them on my shelves 😉
I was just leaving a comment on your blog. (So weird when that happens.) Thanks. Good idea to try a sample. Why didn’t I think of that? I’m glad that it becomes natural after a while.
These books look good! I haven’t read any of them, but I can see why they’d certainly appeal. I have Across The Universe to read. Hopefully I’ll get to it soon.
Thanks. When the reviews are so mixed, I never know if the book will be good or not. I hope you enjoy Across the Universe.
Some of these books look interesting! I wasn’t too fond of Incarceron, though, mostly because I didn’t think it could figure out whether it wanted to be a scifi book, a fantasy book, or both. The sequel, Sapphique, did a little better in that respect.
Thanks for the information on Incarceron. I usually like scifi and fantasy mixed together. I’m glad that the sequel was better.
Every Day looks like such a cool idea! But like you said, stalkishness is a big turn off… Reboot also looks cool, but I also get a little annoyed when the romance overshadows any other plot…
Every Day does sound really cool, but processing bodies to be near a girl not so much. The romance in Reboot was fine for some people, but I’m easily annoyed by that so I’m afraid I’d agree with the negative reviewers on this one. It’s a shame they ruined such an excellent premise.
This snippet of your Might Read list sounds really interesting. It’s a shame that every book has its negative or downside that might prevent a reader from picking it up. I don’t mind romance as long as it doesn’t take away from the overall story, or if it’s confined and easily glanced over.
That’s why they’re on the maybe list, they’ve gotten such mixed reviews. When it’s something that bothers me, like too much romance not enough plot, I’m afraid I’d agree with the negative reviewers, but the premise just sounds so cool.
I’ve read The Nightmare Affair and it really isn’t that romance heavy (which I was sort of bummed about because I like romance, but it was more of just some teenage crush type drama that took a backseat to the main plot). I’ve also been on the fence about Everyday, as the only thing I’ve read from the author is a short story that I didn’t really enjoy.
I’m sorry the Nightmare Affair didn’t have enough romance in it for you, but that’s good news for me. 😉 Thanks for letting me know. Every Day sounds really good, but I’m afraid that the whole processing bodies to be around a girl will take over the plot. I’ve never read anything by him, but that’s too bad that you didn’t like the short story.
I’m of the same opinion as you. Too much romance can ruin a book. I like a good mixture, and I like an unusual romance, something you wouldn’t necessarily see coming. I think it makes it more interesting.
I haven’t heard of any of the books on your list, so I can’t offer any opinions on them. But I do think that Ruby Red sounds interesting. I’m having a time travel moment. 🙂
I’m glad you agree. There’s nothing wrong with romance, but as a sub plot not thee main one. I have a weakness for unusual romances too. (and forbidden ones)
I like time travel books, which you wouldn’t think because I’m so picky about them.
I haven’t read any of your picks yet. And I like romance equally as plot and action. I liked it balanced the best 🙂
I like a bit more plot an action than romance myself, but if the banter is done well then that’s a different story.
4 of these have bee on my list for a while.
The False Prince
Across the Universe
Every Day
Ruby Red
I haven’t read any of them, but I think you have a great list here and I hope you get to read some of them soon. 🙂 (Plus, then I can hear what you think of them.)
Thank you. haha that works out then. I’ve already been getting some recommendations so some of these are definitely moving to my to read list.
I have the Monstrumologists on my shelf and I just haven’t gotten to it. I want to so badly! All these library books just tie me up though!
I know how you feel. I had all of my reading for this month planned out then all my library holds and arc requests came in at once! I hope you enjoy Monstrumologist. 🙂
Also, for some reason I can’t view your blog. It says I need permission? I thought I followed you already so this is weird.
The Nielsen was pretty tame, so read it
Yes ma’am. 🙂 Thanks. I’ve been hearing good things today about False Prince.
I’ve read several of these. I would skip The Nightmare Affair, it was just ok for me. Incarceron and Blood Red Road were both amazing, and I enjoyed Reboot too! I love this list, a “might read” list ha ha!
Thanks! I like to be organized what can I say. Thanks for the tips. 🙂 I’ll have to move Incarceron and Reboot to my to read list. I’m going to try a sample of Blood Red Road first.
What a good idea for a freebie – I must admit that I liked seeing what everyone would pick!
I liked the reasons you give for being unsure. And, I haven’t read any off your list this week – so perhaps I’m unsure as well!
Lynn 😀
I hated not having a topic, but the freebie turned out to be fun. (To read not to write)
I’m hesitant to pick up a book I’m not sure I’ll like anymore, because there are so many good books out there, but I’ve gotten lots of good feedback from this list.
Haha, I haven’t read any of these…except for The Monstrumologist. Totally worth the read, but prepare yourself for some really really really really really graphic scenes of gore and violence. It’s YA, but I personally would hesitate handing this book to just any young adult, definitely late teens or someone more mature who I know won’t get nightmares from what they read.
Thanks. I’m glad that Monstrumologist is good. I’m not bothered by gore usually. I appreciate the warning though.
I have several of these on my TBR but haven’t actually read any yet. I started Ruby Red but couldn’t get past the first chapter. I’m wondering if I should try again!
I know how that goes. My TBR list just keeps growing! Yeah maybe you were just in the wrong mood to read it right then.
I’ve read Across the Universe and it was pretty good (3 out of 5 stars). Though I generally dislike insta-love that didn’t get in my way here – there is plenty of plot and murky questions of morality to go along with it.
Thanks for the info on Across thee Universe. Instant love usually is a turn off, but if there’s enough mystery and plot I can ignore it. As long as it’s not one where all they think about is how much they love one another haha.
I haven’t heard of that many of the books on this list, but I have heard of, and was looking forward to, The False Prince. It’s too bad that it has kids killing kids in it. That kind of throws me off the same way it threw me off The Hunger Games.
That’s what I was afraid of based on the premise, but I was told today that no kids kill each other in False Prince, though one kid does die early on. So we’re good. 🙂 I’ve already moved it to my to read shelf. 🙂
For what it is worth I really enjoyed The False Prince. I listened to it on audio and it was excellent.
I’m glad to hear that the False Prince was good. I just moved it to my to read shelf. 🙂 Thanks.
I can’t help you unfortunately, I haven’t read any of those! I want to read Ruby Red though 🙂 Romance can be good, but not a) in a book with potential for a better plot, b) insta love or c) unnecessary love triangles/predictable love triangles. So I do understand your pain 🙂
Ruby Red does sound good. I haven’t gotten any opinions on that one today one way or the other. I agree, romance is fine as long as it doesn’t get in the way of the plot or is annoying. (Instant love, thinking of each other all of the time) I don’t mind love triangles as long as someone isn’t just leading two people on if you know what I mean.
I could really use a Might Read list, my TBR would definitely benefit haha. Let’s see… I gave The Nightmare Affair two stars because of the romance love triangle taking over the plot (so your fear was pretty much correct, in my opinion) Blood Red Road is a tough book to get into, for sure. I DNFed it the first time I read it but when I gave it a second chance and got used to the writing, I fell in love with the story. My co-blogger just read The Monstrumologist and she said she loved it, but I think she did mention that it was a bit freaky. I haven’t seen many negative reviews of The False Prince at all, everyone seems to love it but I haven’t read it either.
hehe I hope I’ve inspired you to make a might read list. Sounds like what I’d heard about the Nightmare Affair was right. I think I’ll try the sample of Blood Reed Road first and see if I can get into it. The False Prince has already been upgraded to want to read and I’m thinking so will the Monstrumologist. Thanks for all of your opinions! 🙂
I love the idea of a might read list! Now I want to comment on the books I’ve read off your list, first False Prince, love the trilogy, and it’s not really kids killing each other(though one might die which I only mention because it happens really early on and in case you’re completely against that kind of thing) but besides that they just compete. Across The Universe, I didn’t like it at all, there is quite a bit of romance but mostly parts of it made me extremely uncomfortable. Reboot and Nightmare Affair, from what I remember, neither is a lot more focused on romance than plot and action though out of the two Reboot is probably the one that focuses on it the most. Hope this might help(I can’t resist inputting my opinions!).
As for your question, I’m conflicted. I used to hate romance in fantasy(well really anything) especially when it overrode the plot and action, now? I’m a sucker for a swoony romance. Still, when it comes to fantasy and the like I prefer it in the background, I don’t want it to take over the plot but to be there enough that it’s not insta love…basically. =)
Thank you! Maybe other people will have a might read list too. 🙂 I appreciate knowing that kids don’t kill each other in False Prince. Thanks to you it’s been upgraded to want to read. I’m still not sure about Across the Universe, because yeah most people didn’t like it either. Thanks for letting me know that Reboot and Nightmare Affair are strongly romanced I think I’ll leave them on might read. Thanks, it does help. I made this post because I wanted opinions. 🙂
I used to hate any romance too, but now as long as it doesn’t take over (or is annoying) I’m good with it. Especially if banter is involved.
The last one is the only one I’ve read and I really loved it so I hope you’ll be able to try one day!
I’m glad to hear you liked the Nightmare Affair. I still wasn’t sure on that one, because like the reviews I’ve gotten mixed feedback about it. It does sound really cool though so I’ll probably read it at some point. If only it was at my library.
I wouldn’t be too concerned about the romance in Across the Universe. For me it wasn’t that prominent to the story at all. The story is much more about other things, such as the life on the ship and the mystery.
When it comes to One Day, you HAVE to read this one. Especially if your only concern is that A would be a stalker. One thing I like the most about David Levithan’s books is that he really puts effort into explaining how for example living the life that A does actually effects him. Such as what kind of precautions and rules he has to have for himself to be able to deal with a lifestyle like that. One Day is one of my all time favorite books (so exaggeration of awesomeness might occur).
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It sounds like Across the Universe has a bad romance but it’s ignorable. At least she doesn’t go on and on about how in love she is, right?
lol there’s nothing wrong with being over excited about a book. Thanks for putting my fears of A stalker to rest. 🙂
I really loved The False Prince. I promise there is no kids killing kids in it 🙂
I’m happy to hear that there’s no kids killing each other. Thanks. I’ve moved it to my to read list. 🙂
I unfortunately haven’t read any of these, but I have heard good things about The False Prince! And kids killing kids? After The Hunger Games I’m pretty sure I can deal with that, ha.
Not many books are often translated IN to English so I’d be interested to see how that goes; most of the time it’s the other way around, at least with the books I read. I would hate for there to be awkward sentences, though. You’d think they’d go through and make sure it all makes sense beforehand.
I’ve been told I was afraid for nothing. No kids kill each other in False Prince. I’m not sure if they all make it though.
I read in a review that there were some awkward sentences in Ruby Red, but it might just be the writing. It still sounds good.
I thought Every Day had a really cool premise, too. I was disappointed by the ending, though. Crewel is in my TBR pile as well; I keep trying to decide whether or not I want to read it.
I’m kind of a sucker for romance, but only if it seems organic (and not put there just for the sake of having a romance). I’m also not a fan of books that seem to go out of their way to avoid romance; if it seems forced, that can be frustrating, too.
That’s sad that Every Day has a bad ending. I think the sequel is coming out soon, so maybe it will fix things.(I looked it up. Its not a sequel, but the girls side of things) Crewel sounds like it could be good, but I’m on the fence too.
I hadn’t thought of that but you’re so right. Romance has to feel true and not forced one way or the other.
Oooh Across the Universe and Crewel, covers and blurbs look amazing!
They do! I’m still not sure Across the Universe, but I think I have to give Crewel a shot.