Top Ten Books I Thought I'd Like More/Less Than I Did

Top 10 Tuesday is a weekly meme that's hosted by 

The Broke and the Bookish that consists of different

Top 10 book-related lists each week.

This week's Top 10 Tuesday list is all about

books you've read in which you actually like more 

than you thought you would, or the books you liked less 

than you thought you would. 

I'm trying to put this one together last minute today while it's still

Tuesday since I was introduced to this lovely little gem of a meme 

this morning.  I've had many books that either

surprised me, or books that have disappointed me.

I figured I'd share.

 So here it goes!

Books that I thought I'd like more than I actually did

1. Mockingjay

I actually gave this one 5 stars on Goodreads simply

because I absolutely adore the Hunger Games series

as a whole.  But I was sadly disappointed with Mockingjay.

I might get some backlash for this one.

2. Shiver

So many of my lovely friends absolutely adored this

book.  Myself?  Not so much.  I was bored throughout

the whole book.

3. Beautiful Creatures

Another one I might receive some backlash for.

*blows kisses to my book-lover besties*

Don't get me wrong, there were some parts of the book

I did enjoy, but to be honest?  I don't remember

much of the book AT ALL. 

Although, I do plan on seeing the movie!

4. The Woods

 I'm a HUGE Harlan Coben fan.  The man

has a knack for writing mysteries that keep

you on the edge of your seat.  I've read many of his

books, so I immediately bought The Woods when it came out.  

Yeah, well, I kinda wish I could get my money back for this one. 

I guess every great writer has their mediocre novels.

5. Evermore

 I had friends that loved this book and others

that didn't so much.  I figured I'd give it a chance.

I had hope that I'd be on the side of liking it.

Again, I was disappointed.  I never

even read the other books in the series.

6. I Am Legend

Because I liked the movie, and because

the movie scared the bajeesus outta me to

the point where I actually had nightmares,

I had hopes for the book. 

Let me tell ya, the book is nothing like the movie.

I wish I could actually take this one back, as

in, never having read it.  EVER.

7. Extras

I actually feel like weeping for this one!

I dove right into the Uglies books.  I was

obsessed with them for a week or two. 

The first three were just that darn good.

Then Extras came along and ruined it all for me.

Such a sad, horrible shame.

Read the first three books, however, they are amazing!

8. The Enemy

I love zombies as much as the next zombie freak,

but steer clear of this one.  Trust me.

9. Blue Bloods

Highly disappointed, but these books are still like crack.

I didn't like them much, but I still wanted more.  I've 

read most of them.  I know, it's weird.  I'm weird.  Whatevs.

10. We'll Always Have Summer

And to think I was so excited to read this one when 

I picked a copy up at Barnes & Noble.

Can I get my money back?  Maybe?

Please?

 Books I thought I'd like less than I did

1. The Lightning Thief

Here I was thinking I had picked up some silly

kid's book.  Boy was I wrong.  I blew right

through all these books and they're still some of my faves!

The movie, however, not so much.

2. Talyn

 So there I was one day, scanning through

the clearance bin at Barnes & Noble, when

I came across this wonderful book.

I really didn't think I'd like it for only being

$2 at B&N, but oh was I very much mistaken!

I read this book in a day, then turned right around and

read it again.  That's how much I loved this book.

3. The Hobbit

I love, love, LOVE The Lord of the Rings movies.

The books I didn't love so much, only because

there was so much to them and they're hard

to keep up with.  So I was scared to read The Hobbit.

I am so, so unbelievably glad I did.  It's a top favorite of mine.

4. Storm Front

The Dresden Files!!!

I was a bit iffy about this one when a friend

insisted that I read series.

But now I'm insisting that YOU read them.

Go.  Now.  READ.

5. Graceling

This one was a surprise to me.

I came across it at the library and figured, eh, why not?

Big puffy heart these books.

6. Amy & Roger's Epic Detour

 Holy sweetness, Batman, this is such a great read!

I figured I might like it, but I didn't think

I'd love it as much as I do.  This book is perfection.

In fact, I might reread it soon just to relive Amy

and Roger's journey again.

7. Dead Until Dark

 These books really aren't the greatest, by no means.

I love True Blood so of course I wanted to read them.

Yeah, well, I blew through these like a drug addict

trying to find her next fix.  No joke. 

Literary crack.

8. The Bronze Horseman

 I was so pleasantly surprised by this one.

Again, one of my all-time faves.

Such an amazing and emotional read.

9. There'll You'll Find Me

 I just reviewed this one.

It's a super sweet little story that I really

liked much more than I thought I would.

10. Book of the Dead

I picked this one up at a used book store for a 

really cheap price.  I figured because of the price,

I wouldn't have wasted much money if it wasn't good.

Surprise, surprise!

It was actually an all around good read.

So that's my list that I've come up with so far.

Have you read any of these?

What are your thoughts?

Or do you have any books that would would make

your Top Ten?  Do share!

Lots and lots of bookish love,