Kaniesha's Top Ten Tuesday #3: Top Ten Books I Would Love To See As A Movie/TV Show

Top Ten Tuesday is a book blog meme created and hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. This week's Top Ten Tuesday is about the top ten books I would love to see as a movie or TV show.

1. The Brotherband Chronicles by John Flanagan.

I can't even begin to explain this trilogy. It has so many wonderful characters, amazing action scenes, vivid settings. They'd make such good movies.

2. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken.

*fangirl screech* I love this book, the characters, the desperation, the realness of it all. It'd make a good movie.

3. Angelfall by Susan Ee.

*fangirl screeches again* All the imagery in this book is amazing and I'd love to see it on screen.

4. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.

I love Throne of Glass. I love Celaena. I love Sarah Maas. Love love love.

5. The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo.

Pretty much everything about these books is beautiful. (*But I haven't read the sequel yet*) The fashion, the powers. It'd be so great.

6. The Elementals Series by Brigid Kemmerer.

Hot boys: check. Love interests that make sense: check.

7. Chronicles of Nick by Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Not sure how to describe these books either, the characters are lovely and it'd be great to see.

8. The Five Ancestors by Jeff Stone.

This series would literally be perfect for a movie series! Each book focuses on a different character but continues the story in each sequel. There's so much fighting, mystery, adventure.

9. The Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld.

I've been talking about how I've wanted to see these books as movies since I first read the books. I want to say that was over five years ago. I really super love these books. Who wouldn't want to see it? The sci-fi, face-changing, body-changing, cameras-following-you-around, etc.

10. The Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater.

I love werewolves. I love these books. I love the characters. I love the romance, suspense, tension. I think these could be wonderful as either a movie or tv show.

OKAY! That was pretty easy to decide. There are some I left out; such as Maximum Ride, Daughter of Smoke and Bone or Of Poseidon but the 10 above are definite wants. A majority of my choices I think would be better as movies but the Chronicles of Nick and the Elementals series would make good TV shows.

Kaniesha Reviews: The Iron-Jawed Boy by Nikolas Lee

Title: The Iron-Jawed Boy
Series: Sky Guardian Chronicles #1
Author: Nikolas Lee
Release date: July 1, 2013
Publisher: Parthenon Publishing House
Genres: fantasy, mythology
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Two hundred years have passed since the lands of the Outerworld humans were destroyed, save but a handful of rebellious cities. In their ruin, the last gods of Earth, the Illyrians, rose victorious. And ever since, it's with a cruel iron fist they've ruled over their subjects--desperate to keep their thrones.

Fast approaching his teens, Ionikus Reaves knows the gods' malevolence all too well, orphaned by them after their call for a military draft on Eldanar, his home island. But when a power once dormant in Ion boils to the surface, he's whisked off to a hidden world of the island, where he comes face-to-face with the mighty Illyrians.

For Ion is a Guardian--a reincarnated god bound to serve and protect the pantheon he's so quickly learned to hate. Now torn between his obligations as a Guardian and his hatred of the gods he's to guard, Ion finds himself in the middle of a war within himself. A war that could uncover a dark secret of the gods'...and split the pantheon in two. 

Kaniesha Reviews: Angelfall by Susan Ee

Title: Angelfall
Series: Penryn & the End of Days #1
Author: Susan Ee
Release date: May 21, 2011
Publisher: Feral Dream
Genres: dystopia, paranormal, urban fantasy
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It's been six weeks since angels of the apocalypse descended to demolish the modern world. Street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night. When warrior angels fly away with a helpless little girl, her seventeen-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back.

Anything, including making a deal with an enemy angel.

Raffe is a warrior who lies broken and wingless on the street. After eons of fighting his own battles, he finds himself being rescued from a desperate situation by a half-starved teenage girl.

Traveling through a dark and twisted Northern California, they have only each other to rely on for survival. Together, they journey toward the angels' stronghold in San Francisco where she'll risk everything to rescue her sister and he'll put himself at the mercy of his greatest enemies for the chance to be made whole again.

Kaniesha's Waiting On Wednesday #5: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: The House of Hades
Author: Rick Riordan
Series: The Heroes of Olympus #4
Release date: October 8, 2013

Synopsis: At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy’s instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through the Gaea’s forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape?

They have no choice. If the demigods don’t succeed, Gaea’s armies will never die. They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus.

Do I even need to freak out about this one? I love everything about these characters and this world and *freaks out*. I can't wait for it!! I'm so super looking forward to more Leo. *chants team Leo*

Combined Reads: September 2013

Hello all! I (Kaniesha) came up with an idea, for Heather and I to read two books together a month! I figured this would be a good way for her and I to do possible reviews together and read-along with our (currently not-so-existent) blog readers! So I'm glad to post our first installment of Combined Reads! Read along with us if you'd like!
September 1-14: The Girl of Fire and Thorns
September 15-30: Born of Illusion
We'll post our immediate thoughts of each book at the end of the reading period. We'll then either work on full reviews or leave the posts as-is. We'd rather post reviews about books we're passionate about (whether that be negative or positive) than think of reviewing as a chore!
Like I said, please join us if you'd like and look forward to our reviews, spazz and/or comments!!

Kaniesha Reviews: Pivot Point by Kasie West

Title: Pivot Point
Series: Pivot Point #1
Author: Kasie West
Release date: February 12, 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genres: paranormal, science fiction, contemporary
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Knowing the outcome doesn’t always make a choice easier . . .

Addison Coleman’s life is one big “What if?” As a Searcher, whenever Addie is faced with a choice, she can look into the future and see both outcomes. It’s the ultimate insurance plan against disaster. Or so she thought. When Addie’s parents ambush her with the news of their divorce, she has to pick who she wants to live with—her father, who is leaving the paranormal compound to live among the “Norms,” or her mother, who is staying in the life Addie has always known. Addie loves her life just as it is, so her answer should be easy. One Search six weeks into the future proves it’s not.

In one potential future, Addie is adjusting to life outside the Compound as the new girl in a Norm high school where she meets Trevor, a cute, sensitive artist who understands her. In the other path, Addie is being pursued by the hottest guy in school—but she never wanted to be a quarterback’s girlfriend. When Addie’s father is asked to consult on a murder in the Compound, she’s unwittingly drawn into a dangerous game that threatens everything she holds dear. With love and loss in both lives, it all comes down to which reality she’s willing to live through . . . and who she can’t live without.

Kaniesha's Waiting on Wednesday #4: The Lord of Opium by Nancy Farmer

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: The Lord of Opium
Author: Nancy Farmer
Series: Matteo Alacran #2
Release date: September 3, 2013

Synopsis: The new book continues the story of Matt, the boy who was cloned from evil drug lord El Patrón in The House of the Scorpion. Now 14 years old, Matt rules his own country, the Land of Opium, the only thriving place in a world ravaged by ecological disaster. Though he knows that the cure for ending the suffering is hidden in Opium, Matt faces obstacles and enemies at every turn when he tries to use his power to help.

Ahhh!!!!!! I'm so excited for this one. I first read The House of the Scorpion when I was in middle school and loved it. It's been 5+ years since then though so I'll be reading it again before I read this one but I'm still so excited. I really hope it doesn't disappoint! It's been so long!

Quick Bookish Survey (1)

Kelly at The Broke and the Bookish did a quick book survey so I (Kaniesha) thought me and Heather should do it too!

1. The book I'm currently reading:
Kaniesha: Legend by Marie Lu and The Iron-Jawed Boy by Nikolas Lee.
Heather:  The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters, and The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

2. The last book I finished: 
Kaniesha: Angelfall by Susan Ee. It was so good!
Heather:  Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar

3. The next book I want to read: 
Kaniesha: The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon.
Heather:  (OMG, Kan, good pick!  I'm totes interested in that book too!) The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis

4. The last book I bought:
Kaniesha: I bought Shatter Me, Wreck This Journal, Immortal Beloved, the first three books in the Chronicles of Nick series and a learning Korean book in July. (Or was it June?)
Heather:  Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School is Falling Down, and Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger (my mom gave away my copies a few years back and I was so upset)

5. The last book I was given: 
Kaniesha: I won a copy of Friends and Traitors from Goodreads.
Heather:  Legends From Darkwood, my friend Marcus gave me a copy for my birthday... three or four years back.

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Kaniesha: whispers books
Heather:  apologies for not being around much, a family emergency happened a few weeks back and I'm still trying to deal with it.  =[  I hope to be back soon though!

Kaniesha's Waiting on Wednesday #3: Bang by Lisa McMann

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Bang
Author: Lisa McMann
Series: Visions #2
Release date: October 8, 2013

Synopsis: Jules should be happy. She saved a lot of people’s lives and she’s finally with Sawyer, pretty much the guy of her dreams. But the nightmare’s not over, because she somehow managed to pass the psycho vision stuff to Sawyer. Excellent.

Feeling responsible for what he’s going through and knowing that people’s lives are at stake, Jules is determined to help him figure it all out. But Sawyer’s vision is so awful he can barely describe it, much less make sense of it. All he can tell her is there’s a gun, and eleven ear-splitting shots. Bang.

Jules and Sawyer have to work out the details fast, because the visions are getting worse and that means only one thing: time is running out. But every clue they see takes them down the wrong path. If they can’t prevent the vision from happening, lives will be lost. And they may be among the casualties…

I read the first book in the series earlier this year, it takes a little bit of reading to really get into it but once I did I LOVED it. It is definitely one of my favorite 2013 reads. So excited the sequel is coming out so soon in relation to it!

Kaniesha Reviews: SYLO by D.J. MacHale

Title: SYLO
Series: The SYLO Chronicles #1
Author: D.J. MacHale
Release date: July 2, 2013
Publisher: Razorbill
Genres: dystopia, myster, action
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THEY CAME FROM THE SKY
parachuting out of military helicopters to invade Tucker Pierce’s idyllic hometown on Pemberwick Island, Maine.

They call themselves SYLO and they are a secret branch of the U.S. Navy. SYLO’s commander, Captain Granger, informs Pemberwick residents that the island has been hit by a lethal virus and must be quarantined. Now Pemberwick is cut off from the outside world.

Tucker believes there’s more to SYLO’s story. He was on the sidelines when the high school running back dropped dead with no warning. He saw the bizarre midnight explosion over the ocean, and the mysterious singing aircraft that travel like shadows through the night sky. He tasted the Ruby—and experienced the powers it gave him—for himself.
What all this means, SYLO isn’t saying. Only Tucker holds the clues that can solve this deadly mystery.

LOOK TO THE SKY
because Pemberwick is only the first stop.