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Sorry for the delayed post but I had finals week to deal with. Today we’re going to talk about series in which the second book was the best. Some that I mention you might recognize, some you might not. Also, I unfortunately only have four choices this time instead of five. I just couldn’t, for the life of me, think of a fifth series.
Fire by Kristin CashoreBook two in the Graceling Trilogy
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While I really loved Katsa and Po’s story in “Graceling”, reading Fire’s story really just broke me. Her backstory with her father and being a “monster”, her relationship with Brigan, and dealing with undeserved hatred that comes with being something you can’t help just was an incredible read. Not to mention the Fire x Brigan scenes make me immediately tear up:
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas“It’s not reasonable to love people who are only going to die,” she said. Nash thought about that for a moment, stroking Small’s neck with great deliberation, as if the fate of the Dells depended on that smooth, careful movement.
“I have two responses to that,” He said at last. “First, everyone is going to die. Second, love is stupid. It has nothing to do with reason. You love whomever you love. Against all reason I loved my father.” He looked at her keenly. “Did you love yours?”
“Yes,” she whispered.
He stroked Small’s nose. “I love you,” he said, “even knowing you’ll never have me. And I love my brother, more than I ever realized before you came along. You can’t help whom you love, Lady. Nor can you know what it’s liable to cause you to do.”
— Kristin Cashore (Fire (Graceling Realm, #2))
Book two in the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
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I thought ACOWAR might top this one, but I liked this one better just barely. I think what made it beat out the last one (although the last one gave me all the feels) was that Rhys and Feyre were still friends while also being together, whereas the last book just seemed to focus on the steamy, smutty scenes (not that we don’t like those, amiright?). I just loved seeing Feyre coming into her own in this one, becoming an independent, strong person that doesn’t necessarily need “her man” to survive.
Witch Blood by Anya Bast❝I was not a pet, not a doll, not an animal. I was a survivor, and I was strong. I would not be weak, or helpless again. I would not, could not be broken. Tamed.❞
Book two in the Elemental Witches series
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While I love all the other books in the series, this one I actually picked up and read on it’s own before I realized later it was part of a series. Luckily, this one doesn’t have any spoilers on the previous books, but I do suggest reading them in order if you plan to pick up the series. Isabelle and Thomas are two almost completely opposite people, from their magic to their personality types, but when they get together it’s something amazing. This is their love story with a cool demon angle thrown in for good measure. While the other books in the series are great, this one will forever be my favorite.
New Moon by Stephenie MeyerBook two in the Twilight Series
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While most people hated this book, it holds a sentimental place in my heart. When I first read this series I was going through some serious depression and I really identified with Bella in this book, and I think reading this when I did helped me in a big way.
So that’s it for this Top 5 Wednesday. Thanks for reading!
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