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Monday, August 24, 2015

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books That Would Be On My Syllabus If I Taught World Building 101

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Some of the best world building I have read in a while. I love this series so much already and only one book is out. The sequel is coming out pretty soon through, and I can't wait.

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Really, both of Maas's series have some pretty awesome world building, but this one has more books for the world to be developed.





This is my absolute favorite YA High Fantasy. The world building and the back lore is awesome. 






As the best Fairy-tale re-telling I have ever read, I had to add this to the list. It's a re-telling that doesn't seem like a re-telling. 




When powered people are all villains, and the heroes are regular people, it's hard not to admire that kind of world building. And I really like that Sanderson has kept how people got powers mostly a mystery even into the second book. Hints were made, but not a full on explanation.


This being the only book where time travel is used/talked about that I don't hate. The way things were set up and explained made it all make more sense. 



Possibly the most unique dystopian I've read. Set entirely in space and on a space-ship no less. Yet everything was done so well, that it never felt dull or small.


I loved so much about this series and setting. Though I would have liked a glossary explaining how to pronounce things, I still love the world created in this series.


I still haven't figured out if this story takes place in the distant future, or on another planet altogether. The world created in this series is so interesting and unique. I was pleasantly surprised when I gave this series a chance and read it, it's one of my favorites.




Last but, certainly not least, is my all time favorite book/series. The worlds in this series are so vividly described that I fell right into the book and feel in love with the characters.

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21 comments:

  1. miharuAugust 25, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    I love and agree with everything on your list! :)

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 26, 2015 at 11:11 PM

      If there are any books you haven't read, I recommend all of them for some good reading. :)

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  2. Grace @ RebelMommyBookBlogAugust 25, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    I love this as a topic!! Really great list and I have to agree with Cinder - It is a retelling that doesn't feel like a strict retelling.

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  3. MeezCarrieAugust 25, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    I need to take this class! My TTT

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  4. UnknownAugust 25, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    You've definitely got a lot of books here that I want to read. Across the Universe, Shadow and Bone, and Daughter of Smoke & Bone. Also Rex Rising that I've heard absolutely nothing about, so I'm really happy to hear you liked ! Love seeing Falling Kingdoms on this list - have you read the spin off (A Book of Spirits and Thieves) that takes place partially in Mytica's distant past? Also totally agree on Cinder! A great retelling that has so much going for it. Great idea for a list and great list!

    My TTT

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 26, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      I haven't had the chance to read ABoSaT yet. I want to, but at the same time I am a little nervous. I don't know how she is going to tie in real world Toronto into Mytica, and it not be campy.

      Rex Rising is a really good book/series. I highly recommend it.

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  5. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureAugust 25, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    CINDER!! SHADOW AND BONE!! Yes, yes, YES!!! I still haven't read Throne of Glass *hangs head in shame* BUT I promised myself I will start it in September. Great picks!! :)

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 26, 2015 at 11:05 PM

      There are days when I kind of wish I had just waited for the entire series to be out before starting it, because waiting for that next book is torture. I am really excited to read Queen of Shadows in a week.

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  6. brittanysbookramblesAugust 25, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I'm also teaching World Building! I love Leigh Bardugo and Marie Lu--these two ladies are crucial on this subject. I haven't read any of these other books though, I really want to. Actually, I did read Cinder but wasn't a huge fan *hides under a rock*

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 26, 2015 at 10:58 PM

      I went into that book expecting to hate it, so I was pleasantly surprised when it wasn't what I expected it to be.

      It's okay that you didn't like it, I think I'm the only person who didn't really care for the Percy Jackson series, and liked the Movie version better than the book version of Lighting Thief.

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  7. Layla @ The Midnight GardenAugust 25, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    I still haven't read Beth Revis's Across the Universe series, but I'd like to - just haven't gotten around to it. So many books on the TBR list!

    Layla @ The Midnight Garden

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  8. iloveheartlandXAugust 25, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    I love the Throne of Glass series. The Lunar Chronicles and Daughter of Smoke and Bone are both on my TBR.
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/25/top-ten-tuesday-19/

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  9. perpetual new girlAugust 25, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Excellent way to own this Top Ten Tuesday Topic. Mine is not so refined however, I came at it with short stories, which I do think is different.

    My TTT which isn't actually a list and shh... I have 11 short stories on my not list today.

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 26, 2015 at 9:32 PM

      Short stories sound interesting to study. In my opinion they can be harder to write than a full-length novel. Keeping it around 100 pages and having a clear ending.

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  10. Tracy August 25, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Awesome choice in topic! I've read and loved a few of these and I'm really excited to finally read Daughter of Smoke and Bone!!

    Here are my Top Ten!

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 26, 2015 at 9:22 PM

      Oh my glob. Daughter of Smoke and Bone is the so good. (Though I do realize that it's not for everybody, as it deals with Angels and Demons and some people are kind of burned out on that topic) I hope you like it though! :D

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  11. UnknownAugust 26, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Great list! World Building would be such a fun class and analyzing and breaking down the wolds in these books would be perfect! I love these books! Some I've read and the others are in my TBR!
    Anjie @ Love thy Shelf

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 26, 2015 at 9:24 PM

      That does sound like so much fun. I love studying the maps in the books that have them. I love a good map in a book. It helps build a better mental image of the world.

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  12. LH27August 27, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    I have Cinder but wasn't sure about reading it. I think I'll give it a try :) Great list. I love this because I need recs for reading outside my comfort zone (YA contemp)!
    Thanks :)
    Leslie

    My TTT: http://lesliehauser.com/2015/08/25/top-ten-tuesday-ya-contemporary-101-syllabus/

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    1. Marie - Pages To ExploreAugust 27, 2015 at 10:39 AM

      The Lunar Chronicles is a really good series. I hope you like it. Prince Kai and Cinder are adorable. :)

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  13. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightAugust 27, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    This is a great topic!! I haven;t read all of these, bu out of the ones I have, I totally agree with you! TLC has such great wold building, as does ToG! The Grishaverse is probably my favorite though, it feels SO real! Fabulous list!!
    Shannon @ It Starts At Midnight

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