Can you hear that? It’s the sound of me crying again as I think about the Percy Jackson TV Adaptation news. 😭💖 Thank you so much to Lily, Annie, and Lori for tagging me!
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Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen. I’ve fangirled about this book so so much, but it’s honestly because I love it with my entire heart. 💖🥺The Taiwan setting, the heart-wrenching love triangle, and the super fun and exciting plot make this story easily one of my favorites of all-time! Loveboat, Taipei follows the story of Ever Wong at an educational summer academy in Taipei notoriously known as Loveboat for its lack of adult supervision, beginning a summer filled with friendship, romance, and adventure.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This is definitely a book I would not have picked up if it weren’t for Book Twitter and the blogging community, but I am so glad that I did because it blew me away. 💚 One of my friends explained that the best way to read this book is to not know anything before diving in, and that was such great advice because I was constantly wow-ed by how fantastic and complex the characters and plot were. In a way, this book feels both simultaneously life-changing and other-worldly.
American Royals by Katharine McGee. I marathoned this book on my 12-hour flight from Taipei to Los Angeles, and I became so invested in this story. ✨ I couldn’t sleep or watch any movies until I finished the book, and WOW I was living for every moment. I haven’t heard that many people talk about it, but I love this book so much. It’s Gossip Girl meets royalty, and the entire book is just filled with nonstop action and fun. I’m so ready for the sequel which comes out later this year!
I don’t read books that I would hate. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. This series will forever be one of my favorites. I know it’s not blow-your-mind spectacular, but I just adore Lara Jean as a character so much. I really see myself as a combination of her and Margot, and whenever I reread the books, I feel so comforted by the warm family vibes and the sweet romance. Lara Jean inspired my love for baking, and I just have a lot of love in my heart for these books! 💖
Anna K: A Love Story by Jenny Lee. I am always a sucker for an epic love story, and Anna K is exactly that. The book is based on a retelling of the classic Anna Karenina. Once I picked up this book, it was practically impossible to put down. The story immediately immersed me in its opulent wealth, passionate love, and tragic romance. ✨❤️ After finishing the last page, I was literally ~emo~ for a week because I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord. This book easily became an instant favorite because it has all the cute fluffiness of enemies-to-lovers, fun family relationships, delicious food descriptions, and classic high school drama. 🥪🍰 The main characters, Pepper and Jack (i know…SO CUTE RIGHT??) are my faves!! I finished this book super quickly because time stood still while I was reading, and I’m honestly so tempted to reread it soon~
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan. It wouldn’t be a PJO book tag if I didn’t mention a Percy Jackson book, and of course, my favorite one has to be the finale of the original series. Everything comes together so perfectly in this book, and I honestly fangirl every time I reread it. From Charles and Silena moments to the war strategies to Percy giving up immortality to the underwater kiss(!!), there’s just so much to love in this book. It’s a 5 star read every time. 🌟
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo. This book is just filled with so many mental twists and turns I know that I would never get bored while reading! 🖤 Kaz’s mastermind plans never fail to impress me in this duology, and if I were stuck on an island *knock on wood* this would keep me well entertained. I’ve been wanting to reread these books for a while and also pick up the original Grisha trilogy for the Netflix series adaptation!
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi. I am SO READY to finally pick up this book, and it just so happens to be subtle asian book club’s July book of the month. 💚 I know that this book gets compared a lot to Six of Crows, but honestly, I know that it’s going to be a great read. Many of my friends who have read it have loved it, and I feel confident that it will be a 5 star read once I pick it up!
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong The publishing gods have blessed me because I HAVE AN ARC!!! AHHHH!!! I’m so so excited to be reading this book because Chloe Gong is one of my internet and author faves from her iconic book trailers to fun personality. I’ll be buddy reading this book in July with some friends, and I can’t wait to fall in love and be transported to 1920s Shanghai. 🌹
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Avecedo. With the Fire on High was a touching story of family and perseverance, enticing me with delicious food and embracing me with the warmth of motherly love. 🔥 I wasn’t originally planning on reading this book, but hearing Shealea and Fadwa rave about it on Twitter, it immediately sparked my interest. I’m so glad that I gave it the chance because the audiobook easily became one of my favorites last year!
Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Alex and Henry will go down in history as one of my favorite romances, and this book made me feel all the feels. It was cute, dramatic, heartwarming, sad, funny, and everything in between. ❤️💙 It brought back a lot of emotions from the 2016 Presidential Election, but you can best bet that I was 100% cheering for Claremont 2020 in this book. I promise you that if you pick up this book you won’t be able to put it down because Alex and Henry will melt your heart.
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare. Will Herondale, Tessa Gray, and James Carstairs will forever be my favorites, and the epilogue of this book emotionally wrecks me every. single. time. 😭❤️ I love this trilogy so much, and all the characters are my children. I recently reread this series in order to be prepared for Chain of Gold, and I’m so happy to be reunited with them all.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. I am so glad that I listened to everyone and finally picked up this book, but oh my goodness the ending of this(!!) I was left crying at 4AM, and even though I knew what the ending would be…I still wasn’t prepared. This was the first book I read of Madeline Miller, and it certainly won’t be the last.
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. I wouldn’t say that this is an A++ perfect series without fault because there is some problematic content (such as the main romantic relationship being student-teacher), but this series was integral in developing my love for books. ✨ The Vampire Academy series was one of the first books that got me into reading, and I adore the characters, the plot, and the writing with all my heart!
Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth. It’s been a while since anyone talked about the Divergent series so I’m bringing it back!! to rant about!! I had such high hopes for the rest of the series because dystopian was such a popular genre during that time, and the world felt so badass and cool. Then, this disaster of an ending happened. This is my earliest memory of being severely let down by a book. 😭
Bloodlines by Richelle Mead. I talk about this pretty often but the Bloodlines series is arguably my favorite series of all-time(!!) and I have so much love for the characters, especially our two main love interests Sydney Sage and Adrian Ivashkov. Their relationship is just so healthy?? and cute?? and supportive?? 🥺❤️ I adore them so so much, and I always reread these books whenever I’m feeling down!
Are you excited for the PJO adaptation?
Who is your favorite character?
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Ahh I’m so excited about the tv series too!! Totally get what you mean about TATBILB—I think I’m a bit of a Lara Jean/Margot combination as well. Anna K and With the Fire on High are both on my tbr and they sound amazing!! And omg The Gilded Wolves is incredible, I hope you love it. It def has similarities to SoC but I think it stands very firmly on its own.
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I’m so so excited!! We can fangirl about it all together 😍 And ahh I’m so excited for you to read some of my favorites~ and I really hope I love The Gilded Wolves too 💞
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Ahhh I love this post, Tiffany!! You mentioned so many wonderful books – I love The Last Olympian (& all of PJO ofc) and Red, White & Royal Blue so so much 💖 And oh my gosh, I feel like The Song of Achilles is the perfect book to mention for the “book you were afraid to reach the end of” prompt because the ending of that book is so heartbreaking 💔
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Ahh thank you, Dezzy!! This tag was just so fun to do and asfgjklj I love these books so so much 💞
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Literally how are all your choices so perfect, Tiffany? To All The Boys will definitely always feel like home–just let me bake cookies and settle down with the Song sisters ❤ I really want to read Loveboat Taipei and Seven Husbands (…I kNOW I should have read that one forever ago I'll get to it someday I swear). And I love books with sibling relationships and have been eyeing Anna K for a while so I guess I have no choice but to read it now. RWRB was definitely hilarious and amazing, and I would absolutely punch Allegiant lmao that book was such a trash dumpster fire we were all let down 😦 The Last Olympian and Crooked Kingdom are definitely well loved masterpieces ❤ I loved reading through this post!
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Ahhh I’m so glad that you think so Kay!! I had so much fun doing this tag. and AFJKLSFJAKLS I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS!! I
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Omg Tiffany I can’t believe I forgot you also love VA (I remember you writing a post about it a while back I think) but yes it was one of the first series I read that got me into reading! There are some great books here, many that I need to read (I recently got a copy of Loveboat, Taipei on sale so I can’t wait to read it!).
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YAAAAS I love the VA series and Bloodlines so so much!! and I feel like it’s so underappreciated (like it’s popular but not THAT popular esp in comparison to Shadowhunters and other books of the time) I can’t wait for your thoughts on Loveboat, Taipei!! 💞
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You’re like the first person who I’ve seen mention it on a book blog haha, I think they were pretty popular when they first released but then got forgotten about?
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I haven’t even started reading The Song of Achilles yet, but I’m already afraid to reach the ending because I know how it ends 😭 I’m lowkey ready for TSOA to destroy my life though; I’m so glad it didn’t disappoint you though! Also, I’d get hit by a brick to read These Violent Delights too. 🥺 Something about how Chloe Gong markets her book just tells me that it won’t disappoint lmao
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OMG CAITLIN i have a feeling you’re going to really like it!! but also cry?! asdfghjkl i’m so so excited and READY to read These Violent Delights 😭
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Oo love this tag. I might do it too
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This is me tagging you then!! I’d love for you to also do it~
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Okay but yes yes yes about Allegiant, this is the first time I felt so so so very let down by a book, it was so terribly wrong and I hated it. 😭
I loved your answers so, so much for this! I adore American Royals and am so excited to read the sequel, I hope it will be just as amazing. and I’m so happy to know you were so obsessed with Anna K., I have a copy of it and really can’t wait to get into it!! 😀
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We will never stop being salty about Allegiant!! assfghjkl I can’t wait for us to fangirl about the American Royals sequel, and afjklasfls i can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Anna K too 😍
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Ah love all your answers Tiff!!
SO with you on Evelyn, it’s so well done. Daisy is my personal fave of the two because of the music, but was also so in awe of Evelyn Hugo and I want to read ALL of TJR’s books
I have Loveboat and Anna K on my tbr and want to read them super soon bc FOMO hehe. Also ahh I AM SO SO SO glad that you also love Tweet Cute, not enough people do and I was just so blown away at how good it was.
No comment on Clockwork Princess because I’ll just burst into tears
With The Fire On High and Song of Achilles are two I’m SO PUMPED to read and ready to adore eekkk
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Ahhh thank you, Ruby!!
ooooo I’ve never read Daisy before so you’re convincing me to pick it up 👀
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Loveboat and Anna K!! and asfkljsaflks Tweet Cute was just SO CUTE!! I’m thinking of rereading it soon 😍
asflkajfklas i love that we have such similar tastes in books!!
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Ok wow you talked about so many amazing books in this post and I totally agree with so many of your answers for this!! If you haven’t read Daisy Jones and the Six, you definitely need to!! I feel like you would enjoy it 🤩 Also, To All the Boys is such a warm and home-y book for me, too. It just brings up such happy memories for me, and I think it will always be a comfort read for me!! This was so fun to read 🥰
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Jess!! I hope you week off social media is going well ❤️ asfjkljgalsdkf I seriouslyyyy need to read Daisy Jones!! I loved Evelyn Hugo so I have high hopes, and yes!! TATBILB will always be a forever favorite 🥰
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Ahh it is!! It feels strange to be away but I’m enjoying the time off !! <33
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😭😭 Any reminder of the ending of Song of Achilles makes me sad. Aah, thank you for reminding me that I need to read Loveboat, Taipei and Tweet Cute! They both look so good! I’ve been seeing mentions of These Violent Delights a lot recently, and it just sounds !! so fantastic! I hope you enjoy it!
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asdfghjkl omg please read loveboat and tweet cute!! i’m listening to tweet cute’s audiobook right now and IT’S SO CUTE!!
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I cannot believe that we’re getting a second chance at the Percy Jackson adaption, yeees! 🎉🎉🎉 I also predict that The Gilded Wolves will be a 5-star read for me – I love the author’s books so much – so let’s hope that we both end up loving it 🥰 I also desperately need to reread Vampire Academy, it holds such nostalgia for me ❤
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ASDSFGHJKL I CAN’T FANGIRL ENOUGH!!! OMG I reread VA earlier this year and it brought back ALL. THE. FEELS. I hope you can read The Gilded Wolves with Subtle Asian Book Club this month!!
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Yes!! I loved Vampire Academy so much, it will definitely bring back all the feels for me as well 🥰 I’ll definitely be reading it in July as well! ❤
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oh yes agree about evelyn hugo and american royals! Love the sound of Anna K and tweet cute! And I love to all the boys. Really relate about song of achilles! (my goodness that book made me cry! I also don’t read books I think I’ll hate. Awesome answers!
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right?? they’re so so good!! i’m so glad we have such similar tastes in books 🥰
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sorry for getting to this so late but I LOVE YOU and i’m so happy you did this tag 🥺 i’m very sorry i wasn’t there for emotional support when you got to the end of the song of achilles but i’m very happy it destroyed you 😎 and i’m really excited to see what you think of the gilded wolves this month!! and also these violent delights!!!
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I LOVE YOU TOO!! asdsfghjkl i’m so glad that you got me to read the song of achilles!! and can’t wait to share all my thoughts with you 😍
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