7 BOOK SERIES I WANT TO RE-READ

Hello!

I was just reading the final book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, "The Last Olympian", and a random thought occurred to me:

I want to re-read the Raven Cycle series.

Don't ask me why I was thinking that when I was so engrossed in the battle between Greek gods and Titans. My brain just works like that. 

Why are you writing a blog post about your random thought, Adelle? You might ask.

Well, the idea of actually wanting to re-read a book, much more an entire series, is quite new to me. 

I don't normally feel the urge or need to re-read because there are far too many books I want to read and there will always be new releases. I feel like reading what you've already read is a waste of time. Unless, of course, if it's your absolute favorite book and you can literally get stuck on an island with just that one book to read over and over and you won't go crazy because it'll keep you grounded by being everything to you. 

Anyway, here's the list of book series I want to re-read soon or someday. 

Because I can never call them a waste of time.

1. The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater

We got to read the final book to the series just last April and it did not disappoint!

I admit, I wasn't a huge fan of the author's writing style during the first book because it took some getting used to. It's beautiful but I feel like it was too poetic or flowery. Even the dialogues of the characters are weird. Nothing is typical in this series.

That's what makes it magical, I suppose.

Each book keeps getting better as we go farther along the series.

2. Shades of Magic by V.E. Schwab

First of all, let's take a minute to appreciate the book covers for this series...

I mean, I might call you a liar if you say that they aren't beautiful and worth fawning over.

The fact that the actual content and story of this series are as beautiful as the covers is amazing. If I was ever given a chance to meet V.E. Schwab in person, I may cry. I want to know her ways of writing. That'll probably one of my 3 wishes if I ever find a magical genie lamp.

We don't get to read the 3rd and final book to the series until February 2017, but I know the wait will be worth it! 

I will not hesitate to re-read the entire trilogy immediately after reading the final book.

3. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Initially, I thought this will be just a trilogy. But someone told me that it's actually going to be a quartet and I am not complaining.

Unlike a majority of the people who've read this series and set their expectations really high because of the hype and were disappointed in the end, I actually loved it!

I don't care if it's full of tropes and what're considered the plot twists predictable. Aveyard is a great story teller.

And come on, would you really say no to an X-Men like story with 2 princes fighting over you? Hell no.

4. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Have I mentioned it before in this blog? That I usually hate the female protagonists because they tend to be overly dramatic, whiny, and just a pain in the bum.

But Celaena Sardothien isn't one of them. Surprisingly.

She has a flare for the dramatics and can be whiny at times but she balances it out with being badass and snarky. Plus, she gets things done even by herself.

That is why I will not hesitate to re-read this entire series which consists of 6 books, if I'm not mistaken. 6 big ass books.

We don't get the 5th book until September this year, but I'm so excited. When the series finally ends, I will no doubt miss the characters and the world and all the fight scenes. 

And of course, I will miss the boys!!! I no longer care which OTP will win this particular battle. I love all of them.

5. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Do you see the spines of these books?! 

The thing is, the story is as beautiful as the outside of the books. Which is quite rare, if you ask me.

Also, I don't think it'll take too much of my time to re-read this because it's just a duology. 

So when we get our hands on "Crooked Kingdom" this September, it'll be the end of our adventures with this group of adorable criminals/outcasts.

I will definitely miss the characters because they're the best thing in this series! I adore each and every one of them.

No qualms on reading this over and over and over again.

6. Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare

I usually hate love triangles because (1) it rarely happens in real life; (2) you can feel the girl's head inflating because 2 hot boys are fighting over her; (3) girl acts stupidly because it's so difficult to choose; (4) it's a stupid concept; (5) it's rude to tag someone along!

However, there came an unexpected exception named Will, Jem, and Tessa.

I used to think that the girls involved in love triangles are stupid for not being able to choose from the start because there will always be someone you like better than the other. It's a fact. But after reading this trilogy, I became one of those stupid girls. 

I'm not Tessa but even I can't choose between Will and Jem!

So imagine how heartbreaking it really must be for Tessa to not know who to choose.

All I can say is: I will read and cry over these books many many times and live vicariously through Tessa Gray.

7. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

Did you think that this won't be on my list?

I almost didn't put it because, come on, it's so obvious and it should be a known and given fact.

It is never a waste of time to read and re-read the Harry Potter series!

I actually started re-reading the series at the start of 2016 but I only managed to read up to the 3rd book. I really should continue with re-reading it because I've never re-read the 7th and final book ever. I read it once when it first came out but after that, I never got to re-read it.

These books are physical manifestations of magic.

Every time you re-read the book, you discover something new about the world, the characters, or just laugh at the things you failed to notice the first time you read it.

I can't believe some people even hate or dislike these books. 

Forever dreaming of going to school at Hogwarts.

What book series have you re-read or intend to re-read soon?

My TBR pile is so high at the moment that I'm afraid my plans for re-reading will have to wait. 

Especially since some of the series I've mentioned aren't even done or complete yet.

We'll see. This is a commitment.

Happy reading!