Each week, The Broke and Bookish host a Top Ten Tuesday based on a certain bookish topic. Other bloggers are able to participate and post their own top ten list based on the topic.
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is a Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books.
So here’s my list in no particular order:
Favorite Beginnings:
2. Dare You To by Katie McGarry
The first chapter of Dare You To immediately grabbed and kept my attention. It was flirty, wild, and fun. I would buy the book for the first chapter alone.
3. Death Angel by Linda Howard
If you read my review of Death Angel, you’ll see my reaction to the beginning. So good.
Favorite Endings:
1. Summer in the City by Elizabeth Chandler
Oh my goodness, the ending. I can not get over this book’s ending. It is epic, sweet, and totally, 100%, unexpected.
2. Identical by Ellen Hopkins
The ending was so unpredictable and unexpected that I nearly threw the book across the room. (I have not yet really thrown a book across the room yet.) It scarred me and completely threw me off because it was just so unexpected.
3. Stolen by Lucy Christopher
I honestly never expected much from Stolen, but boy, did Stolen leave me bitter and completely devastated. Why did I like the ending of Stolen even though the ending of the book was so terrible? Simple. The ending of Stolen made me feel. It was the first – and hopefully the last – time I experienced Stockholm Syndrome.
4. Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally
The ending of Catching Jordan was perfect. It perfectly reflected Jordan and Henry’s friendship and how much they love each other.
5. Tempt Me At Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
The change Harry went through was brilliant on Lisa Kleypas’ part. <3
6. Ten by Gretchen McNeil
One sentence: I never saw that coming.
7. Pivot Point by Kasie West
That ending! It basically scarred me for life and I’m so happy that it was able to do that. I’ll do anything to get the sequel in my hands asap.
And now, I want to know, what are your top ten favorite beginnings/endings in books?
Great list! I haven’t read any of these titles but i have seen Ten and This Song Will Save Your Life floating amongst other blogs recently…perhaps I should check them out xD
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Lianne @ caffeinatedlife.net recently posted…Meme: Top Ten Tuesdays
You should definitely check them both out Lianne! You definitely won’t regret it.
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
I loved Pivot Point. I can’t wait to read the sequel either. I’m really excited to read This Song Will Save Your Life. Great list!
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Natalie @Natflix&Books recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday (17) Best Endings
Too bad the sequel to Pivot Point releases in January 2014. ):
You should definitely be excited for This Song Will Save Your Life. It is BEYOND good. ;D
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
I haven’t read any of these! Maybe I should check some of them out! Great list and thanks for getting new books on my radar!
Rebecca @ The Library Canary recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
Ha ha, well you should definitely check all these books out! :P
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
This Song will save your Life looks Good, I love that opening line. :)
Great List Kelly.
Mandy @ Lace Vintage Book Reviews recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday #6
The book as a whole is beyond awesome too! <3
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
Ten’s ending was really good. I have Pivot Point but haven’t read it yet. Now I want to push it to the top of my TBR list.
Kim @ YA Asylum recently posted…Weekly Round-Up: Book Deals, Bookish News, & More
Ha ha, after Pivot Point, you’ll want the next book asap. I can’t wait for it to be released. :D<3
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
Awesome list! The ending of Pivot Point had me a nervous wreck. I had no clue what was going to happen!
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I know! Ahh, I need Split Second like I need air! D:
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
How did I forget about Dare You To? I just read and reviewed it a few weeks ago. It was a fabulous first chapter! Love that you mentioned Tempt Me at Twilight. It was such a funny first sentence…love the Hathaways. Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer @ Feminist Fairytale Reviews recently posted…TOP TEN TUESDAY: Beginnings and Endings in Books
Yay! Another Lisa Kleypas fan! -throws some confetti around- <3
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
I haven’t read any of those yet, but I’m looking forward to reading This Song Will Save Your Life, and I’m glad to see that the first sentence, at least, was great! Thanks for stopping by my TTT! :D
Saru recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday 7/30/13
The whole book was awesome! I gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars – it was THAT amazing! :D
Kelly recently posted…Top Ten Favorite Beginnings/Endings In Books
So many books that are on my TBR list. Now I really need to get Pivot Point & This Song.
OMG!! I’m terrified to read Stolen. I don’t want to be emotionally devastated, but I don’t want to not read it.
I completely agree with Dare You To. That one made my list to, for the same reasons. I loved that book!!
Great list Kelly :D
You’ll definitely love Pivot Point and This Song Will Save Your Life Kimberly! :D<3
Stolen is too good to not be read. It plays with all your emotions and my goodness, the ending will KILL you.
Thanks Kimberly! (:
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
You have so many books that I want to read on here! I’m looking forward to reading Pivot Point, This Song, and Ten! I read Catching Jordan though I and thought it was great! I definitely agree with that choice. PS- your blog is gorgeous!
You’ll love Pivot Point, This Song Will Save Your Life, and Ten! They are all amazing books! (:
P.S. Thank you! <3
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
I have managed to not read any of these books, although Stolen and Pivot Point are both very high on my TBR list
Elizabeth recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: 5 favourite beginnings and 5 favourite endings
Definitely read Stolen and Pivot Point sometime soon Elizabeth! They are both so good. :D<3
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Nice post. Thanks for sharing :)
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Glad you enjoyed it. (;
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
I haven’t read any of these but ‘Pivot Point’ is on my list. I’m kind of scared that I might also be scarred for life now haha!
You won’t be scarred for life – you’ll just want the next book in the series asap!
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
How could I forget Pivot Point!! I was heartbroken at that ending, even though it was absolutely perfect. I can hardly wait to see what happens with book two.
Dare You To is the only other one of these I’ve read, but I agree it is a great opening chapter – actually just a great book. Another one that left me itching for the sequel.
Great list. :)
Erin @ YA Book Crush recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Book Beginnings and Endings
I know! I need book two NOW.
The opening chapter of Dare You To had me instantly hooked. I was drooling for more Beth and Ryan. :P
Thank you! :D
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
Hey you have Stolen too! You’re right the ending does make you feel…the whole book does.
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I know! Who would have expected that to happen?
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
Great list! Now I really want to read This Song Will Save Your Life – I wish it was already published! :)
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It will be published in September. ;D
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
Oooh…. Ten was on my radar previously but I forgot about it. I’ll have to get that back on my TBR!
Kristin recently posted…top ten tuesday: beginnings/endings
You have to put Ten back on your TBR. It’s really good! :D
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
Interesting list! I agree, that first line from This Song Will Save Your Life is perfection. I think we can all relate! Shockingly (or not) the only one of these I’ve read is Identical… and I’m trying to remember the ending. I THINK I know. Like, the twist. But I can’t remember the details of it. I think I was taken back by it too, and it really made me want to reread the story to see if it made sense… If I’m thinking of this right >.> And ooh I do want to read Pivot Point! WHY ARE THERE SO MANY BOOKS?! Ahhhh!
Asti (A Bookish Heart) recently posted…Bookish Friends: Eve from Paper Sanctuary
The first line is perfection! -sighs happily-
And yep, there was this HUGE twist at the end of Identical. It was completely mind-blowing. I suggest you re-read it. :P
I know! There are too many books out there! -hides-
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
Pivot Point’s ending was amazeballs! I freakin’ loved it. Also, I’ll be reading This Song Will Save Your Life and the beginning has pulled me in. I’ve only read one Linda Howard book, Kiss Me While I Sleep, and it was so damn good! Need to read more by her. Also, Ten is really grabbing my attention lately because of the island plot. And yes, I’d also would’ve totally bought Dare You To after reading that first chapter alone, so engaging!
Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Beginnings and Endings
Okay, I definitely have to check out Kiss Me While I Sleep now. You make it sound so amazing!
Mhm! The first chapter of Dare You To is soo good! <3
Kelly recently posted…Summer Giveaway Hop 2013
Interesting list! I haven’t read any of those, but the opening lines from This Song Will Save Your Life sounds very intriguing!
The best part is, the entire book is very intriguing! ;D
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