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Top Ten Books I Wish Could Have Had Sequels

 
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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 Books I Wish Could Have Had Sequels.

I hardly read standalones so this list was beyond hard for me to put together.

So here’s my list in no particular order:

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1. Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson
At first, I thought that there wasn’t a need for a sequel after Valkyrie Rising, but boy, was I wrong. Flash forward three months later and I find myself missing some Valkyrie action and most of all, missing Tucker. Ahh, Tucker. -swoons-

2. Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
I absolutely love reading Wallbanger; in fact, I’ve read and re-read it five times already. I want a sequel where Caroline and Simon gets married and have so many babies and gets married again… :P

3. The Clearing by Heather Davis
The ending was so heartbreaking and bittersweet. I want a sequel to The Clearing where there will be a true happy ending. Pretty please?

stolen life unbreakable

 
4. Stolen by Lucy Christopher
Oh my goodness, the ending. I can not get over this book’s ending. It is epic, sweet, and totally, 100%, unexpected. It left me feeling empty and I need a sequel to make me feel whole again.

5. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
The ending was pretty satisfying, but I just want more. My Life Next Door is just so good.

6. Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris
Although Unbreakable is the sequel to Unraveling, I want more! I want a totally complete happy ending where maybe the dead people come back alive (hey, I won’t mind zombies!) or there will be a time machine built…just something. Hey, I can always hope!

ifilie temptmeattwilight goingtoofar

 
7. If I Lie by Corrine Jackson
The ending of If I Lie was such an open ending. I want some solid answers revolving around Quinn and Blake and maybe Carey.

8. Tempt Me At Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
Harry, Harry, Harry. <3 I need more Harry. 9. Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols
This is the first and really only Jennifer Echols book I love. I loved Meg, I loved John, I absolutely loved everything about the book. That’s why I want a sequel.

perfect10. Perfect You by Elizabeth Scott
I need more Will! I need more of Kate’s cluelessness (I doubt that’s even a word). I need more of them two together and I definitely need more of Elizabeth Scott’s brilliant writing. I’ll be so happy if there’s a sequel to Perfect You.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And now, I want to know, what are your top ten favorite beginnings/endings in books?

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Posted by Kelly on 8-06-13 · 38 Comments
Categories: top ten tuesday

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  1. Krutula says

    8-06-13 at 6:17 AM

    I totally agree with Unbreakable – it deserves more in the series.
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 7:10 PM

      It deserves at least 5 books in the series in my opinion. ;P
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  2. Chiara @ Books For A Delicate Eternity says

    8-06-13 at 6:42 AM

    I haven’t read any of these books, although quite a few of them are on my TBR. I swear we want a sequel because we love the characters, and the world; or because we were not happy with the ending; or at least that’s what I think! My list pretty much contains books that I would have liked to see furthered because the ending was so open, or because I just love everything about the book and want more in my life, haha.
    My Top Ten post :)

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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 7:11 PM

      When you say that you want a sequel because the ending was so open, I immediately thought of Requiem. Is that what you were thinking of too? ;D
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  3. Lanaia says

    8-06-13 at 8:20 AM

    I haven’t read any of these books, but Valkyrie Rising looks interesting!
    This list was hard for me, too, I could only come up with 8 books.
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 7:15 PM

      Valkyrie Rising is sooo good!
      I wish today was a Top Five Tuesday instead. That list will be easier to make.
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  4. Charlie says

    8-06-13 at 8:46 AM

    Still haven’t read Wallbanger, I must READ IT! ANY book from Lisa Kleypas is brill, I want more of ALL the charcters! haha! Stolen, OMG! That blew my mind! Not sure if a seuqel would ruin it or OH what am i talking about give us a sequel ahhhhh!

    Charlie xx
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 7:21 PM

      Read Wallbanger NOW. You won’t regret it for a second Charlie!
      And so true. Lisa Kleypas need to keep on writing more books and more sequels. -sighs dreamingly-
      True, if there’s a sequel to Stolen, it might ruin the entire book. I hope it won’t though!
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  5. Jennifer @ Feminist Fairy Tale Reviews says

    8-06-13 at 11:50 AM

    I loved Harry in Tempt Me at Twilight too! I’d love to read more about him and Poppy. I also agree with My Life Next Door…one of my favorite YA contemporaries. Great list!
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 7:23 PM

      I want there to be like 4 more books focused on Harry and Poppy’s story. I miss them! D:
      My Life Next Door is AMAZING. Yes, I’m still fangirling. :P
      Thank you! (:
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  6. Saru says

    8-06-13 at 12:13 PM

    I haven’t read any of those books yet, but My Life Next Door is not my TBR shelf, and it keeps coming on people’s TTT posts! I’m excited to read it. Great list. :)

    My TTT:

    http://qaisracetusbookblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/top-ten-tuesday-8613.html
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:16 PM

      Read My Life Next Door NOW Saru! You won’t regret it. :D
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  7. Terri @ Starlight Book Reviews says

    8-06-13 at 4:16 PM

    This is the first I’ve heard of Wallbanger but it sounds hilarious. Will have to check it out!
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:18 PM

      Wallbanger is SO fun and hilarious. I love it. <3
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  8. Carmen B. says

    8-06-13 at 4:32 PM

    I haven’t actually read any of those *ducks in shame* but I really want to read Valkyrie Rising! I didn’t know it was a standalone o.O
    I just checked out Going Too Far and it sounds really good! I definitely enjoyed Jennifer Echols’ writing in Dirty Little Secret. And I want to check out Elizabeth Norris’ series so badly >.< I'm actually glad it's a duology though – less books to catch up with ^^'
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:21 PM

      Yeah, Valkyrie Rising is sadly a standalone. I want more though! -cries- D:
      Read Going Too Far now Carmen! It beats Dirty Little Secret by MILES.
      And read Unraveling NOW Carmen! I mean it; it’s BEYOND awesome. :D<3
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  9. Sarah @ Girl!Reporter says

    8-06-13 at 4:38 PM

    I haven’t read any of the books in your list, but I completely agree that this was a difficult challenge. There are so many series our there nowadays, it’s hard to read standalones in some genres, and the standalones you do read are so good as they are!
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:26 PM

      I’m glad you agree with me on this Sarah! This list was soo hard to make; I spent nearly three hours on it.
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  10. Jillyn says

    8-06-13 at 6:37 PM

    I’d love to read a sequel to If I Lie. Such a great book!

    My TTT.
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:33 PM

      I know! And the ending was so open ended it was like UGHHH.
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  11. Natalie @Natflix&Books says

    8-06-13 at 7:09 PM

    So love My Life Next Door. I’d definitely read more of their story. I still need to read Valkyrie Rising, but I’ve heard great things. Great list!
    Natflix&Books’ TTT
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:38 PM

      I bet a lot of people will love to read My Life Next Door. It is sooo good! :D<3
      You should read Valkyrie Rising asap! I really loved it.
      Thanks! (:
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  12. Kimberly says

    8-06-13 at 8:04 PM

    Great list Kelly :D. I completely forgot about My Life Next Door!! How could I?! Lets hope we get to see some of the Garretts and the Reeds in her next book.
    I still need to read Stolen, I hope to read it before school starts. I’m just to scared to read it. I’ll have to read it for the Bout-Of-Books 8.0.
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:43 PM

      Thanks Kimberly! :D
      OMG, there better be some Garretts and Reeds in Huntley Fitzpatrick’s new book!
      I can’t wait to hear what you think of Stolen Kimberly! It’s so heartbreaking and…well, you’ll see.
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  13. Nikki H @ Take Me Away... says

    8-06-13 at 8:08 PM

    Stolen has been on so many lists today! I need to read it and see what all the fuss is about!

    Great list Here’s My TTT
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:45 PM

      Yay, I’m glad other people had the same thoughts as me! Stolen definitely needs a sequel and you have to read it too. ;D
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  14. Stephanie @ Inspiring Insomnia says

    8-06-13 at 8:34 PM

    I’ve got Unbreakable and My Life Next Door sitting unread on my bookshelves! I loved Unraveling, BTW, and I’m sure I’ll feel the same about Unbreakable.

    Oh, and I haven’t heard of Wallbanger (is that figurative?), but that title and cover are hilarious.

    Stephanie @ Inspiring Insomnia
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    • Kelly says

      8-06-13 at 8:49 PM

      Then you should read Unbreakable NOW! :D
      Warning: More people die. ):
      Yep, “wallbanger” is definitely figurative. It’s such an awesome read too. :D
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  15. Becca @ Nawanda Files says

    8-07-13 at 1:04 AM

    I haven’t read any of these — clearly I’m missing something lol. I really want to read My Life Next Door. It sounds like a feel-good contemporary.
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    • Kelly says

      8-08-13 at 6:00 PM

      You definitely need to check out most of these Becca! You really are missing out. o:
      I think you’ll love My Life Next Door. Everyone I recommended this book to LOVED it. ;D
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  16. Tish Platt says

    8-07-13 at 7:44 AM

    If you are going to ask me what book I want to have a sequel, I would be answering I Am Memory by Ann Brashares. After Daniel losing Sophia over and over throughout the book, the story is left with an open ending so I wish there is a sequel – heartbreaking or happy ending, I swear I’d read it!

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    • Kelly says

      8-08-13 at 6:02 PM

      Okay, I’ll definitely have to check that book out. Thanks for the recommendation Tish! (:
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  17. Anya says

    8-07-13 at 5:07 PM

    I still need to read Valkyrie Rising, it looks so cool :D

    My TTT

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    • Kelly says

      8-08-13 at 6:02 PM

      Read Valkyrie Rising NOW Anya. It’s AMAZING and I don’t say that lightly. (:
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  18. Annie says

    8-08-13 at 4:21 PM

    I totally thought there was a sequel to Valkyrie Rising! now I”m disappointed….
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    • Kelly says

      8-08-13 at 6:04 PM

      I thought so too! I desperately want a sequel. D:
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  19. Amber (Books of Amber) says

    8-11-13 at 10:22 AM

    With Unbreakable, I’m currently crossing my fingers for either a spin-off featuring a certain character, OR – since the series revolves around parallel universes – THE CERTAIN CHARACTER COMING BACK AND GIVING ME MY SHIP.

    Ahem. Excuse me, I’m still very fragile.
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    • Kelly says

      8-12-13 at 6:57 PM

      LOL Amber, I can tell that you’re still fragile. ;D
      And I wish Elizabeth Norris would do that! If she ever comes back to NYC for a signing, I’ll bug her about it for you. (;
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