Tuesday 16 July 2013

Top Ten Tuesday (#1): Authors deserving more recognition



1. Susan EeI just had to her to the list. The author of the much hyped Angelfall can create a very haunting world as wells as depict it in grotesque fashion. I love her ability to write characters which are likeable as well as realistic with a twist of supernatural. 


2. Scott Lynch. I only heard of him recently when I was looking for a fantasy series to read. Then I came across with The Lies of Locke Lamora and I just knew I needed to read it. I don't regret my decision. Lynch's way of building an ancient world with complex hierarchies is beautiful to observe as his writing isn't stuffy but fun to read. 

3. Sarah J. Maas. Definitely my newest writer-crush. Her debut novel Throne of Glass came out last year, and I'm sure the book (and the whole series) is going to be extremely popular among YA book readers. I love her fantasy world and the relationship dynamics, as well as the action scenes. Okay, okay. I admit. I love everything she writes. Thumbs up!

4. Neal Shusterman. He so deserves a spot on the list. If you read his novel Unwind, you realise why. 

5. Jennifer L. Armentrout. Recently, she has become quite a hot name among YA and NA circles as her publishers may publish many books per year. Nevertheless, she knows how to write hooking series as well as how to write steamy, yet not tasteless, scenes between the heroine and the love interest. 

6. Brodi Ashton. I have read only one book from her, Everneath, but it was such a great read with its Greek mythology and a haunting love story. If you get the chance to read the book, have a look at it. 

7. Amanda Sun. Another author from whom I have read only her debut novel Ink, but I was really impressed by how she had managed to write about Japanese culture so that I actually felt like I was experiencing the culture. I can't wait to see what else Sun is going to write for us. 

8. Toni Morrison. So okay, people are thinking at the moment "what the heck, she is a award winning author!!". Yes she is, a brilliant writer who isn't afraid of tackling more sensitive issues but also handling topics that concern all of us. In fact, The Bluest Eye by Morrison is one of my favourite books. The reason why I added her to the list is because I feel like the young readers aren't so aware of her amazing work. 

Who are the authors who deserve more recognition in your opinion?

18 comments:

  1. I don't think I've read anything from these authors (apart from Toni Morrison at uni - and I definitely agree with your comments on her!) but I've got quite a few of the titles on my shelf - this is definitely giving me the push to pick them up! :)

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    1. I hope you enjoy their writing as much as I did! :)

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  2. I adored Throne of Glass - and can't wait to read the second book in the series. She's definitely an author that I'd love to get more recognition.

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    1. I got a hold of the advanced copy of the book 2 - it was awesome. So awesome that it made "Throne of Glass" my favourite series at the moment. :) Hopefully you'll find it as great as I did!

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  3. Heck yeah to Susan Ee! I just read Angelfall earlier this year after hearing so many raving reviews and now I cannot wait to read the sequel! And Neal--yes! Have you read his book Bruiser? Not exactly on the same level as Unwind, but still powerful. And much of it is written in verse:) Great picks! And thanks for dropping by my TTT earlier:)

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    1. Oh gosh, Susan Ee is amazing! I can't believe we have wait until November to get the sequel. I have no clue what's coming next with "World After", but I bet is something mind-blowing. :)

      I haven't read "Bruiser", but I have heard about it! I think I need to do some research if I could find it with reasonable price. It sounds really intriguing.

      Thanks for making time to stop by. :)

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  4. Susan Ee! I have heard a couple of friends mention Angelfall and how surprised they were that they loved this book so much. I will have to check her out. Great list!!
    (And I love Brodi Ashton!)
    My TTT

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    1. You have to read Angelfall!! I consider it was the best book of 2012. I've heard some people don't want to read it because it's an angel book, but I don't see it exactly as an angel book - more as survival/adventure/dystopian. :)

      Brodi Ashton is great as well!

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  5. I love Brodi Ashton's Everneath! I really want to read Throne of Glass, as well as Ink. It's sad that my TBR pile is so unforgiving :( But great list though! :D

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    1. You really need to make time for "Throne of Glass"! :) You won't be disappointed, let me assure you. But yeah, I know how difficult it is sometimes managing with TBR piles. I wish I could stop time for a year and just read all the books I've been meaning to. :)

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  6. Hi, Thanks for visiting my blog, I was so happy to see someone else appreciating Scott Lynch. Fingers crossed someone else might feel inspired to pick up 'Lies..' :-)
    I haven't read (or heard of) the other writers on your list, if you could pick one out where would you start?

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    1. Lynch is a great writer, and I'm sure that at some point more people will become aware of his writing. :) I can't wait the mailman to bring my copy of the book 2!

      Hmm, that's a difficult question. Of course it all depends on what's to your liking, but I would go with either Susan Ee (Angelfall) or Neal Shusterman (Unwind). Both of them are well liked in general. :)

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  7. I agree with all your choices! All of the authors their books I've read or they are on my TBR list:)

    My TTT:
    http://evelinesbooks.blogspot.nl/2013/07/top-ten-tuesday-7.html

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    1. It's good then that some people are aware of them! Points for you. :)

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  8. Yay for Brodi Ashton! :D
    She definitely needs more recognition.
    I've never read Throne of Glass yet, but I'm planning to.
    And this is totally random, but I have a giveaway up for a signed hardcover copy of Throne of Glass if you're interested here. ;D
    Great list & thanks for stopping by my TTT! (:

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    1. Ashton is a nice writer! I need to a hold of her other books. :) Haha, I have already a paperback of Throne of Glass, but apparently the giveaway is a hardcopy so I'm totally signing up for it! Thanks for letting me know. ;)

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  9. Maas has been showing up on a lot of lists. I am going to have to check it out.

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    1. You definitely should! Only one of her novels and four e-novellas have been published by her. The series she is currently working on "Throne of Glass" seems to get better and better by each book (I had a very good luck to be able to read the book 2 to the series.)

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