Blog Tour: Wisteria by Bisi Leyton ♥ Top Tens List!

Welcome to my stop on the Wisteria blog tour! To learn more and see the schedule for this tour, just click the lovely banner above!

 

Sooooo. For my stop, I get to have Bisi Leyton drop by witha  top tens list. A top ten of WHAT, you ask? Well...

 

Top Ten With Endings That Were Just OHMYGOSH

 

Yeah, I came up with that. Can you tell? ;) So without further adieu, here's the list!

 

This was hard, not because I realise I’ve been reading a lot of the same kinds of books and while the
endings haven’t been like wow, I have enjoyed the process of reading them. I’d call myself a journey
reader, because I can love a book, but not care about the end. However, if the journey’s kind of
weak, I’ll drop the book… I suppose that’s most people.

 

Okay here’s my list:

 

Number Ten:Second Chance by Nyengi Koin. I found this story really offensive on so many levels.

 

Number Nine:The Governor’s Sons by Maria McKenzie. Please be warned this book is not what you expected.

 

Number Eight:Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

 

Number Seven:
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Okay sure we all know
the twist, but I read this few years ago and if you try to ignore what you already know it’s pretty
surprising. I’m reading this with my niece (who believe it or not hasn’t heard of the book) and she
was shocked.

 

Number Six:Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle

 

Number Five:The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

 

Number Four:Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

 

Number Three:Civil War by Mark Millar

 

Number Two:Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

 

Number One:
Cat O'Nine Tales: And Other Stories by Jeffrey Archer. You have to read the short story - Eye of
Beholder.

 

And that's the list! Thank you so much to Bisi for listing those for me. My personal favorite on this list? The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Close second? Things Fall Apart. Just so you know ;)

 

Wisteria by Bisi Leyton:

Sixteen year old Wisteria Kuti has two options—track the infected around the Isle of Smythe or leave the only known safe haven and face a world infested with flesh eating biters. But even with well-armed trackers, things go wrong and Wisteria ends up alone facing certain death, until she is rescued by the mysterious Bach. Uninfected, Bach is able to survive among the hordes of living dead.

Eighteen year old Bach, from a race known as The Family, has no interest in human affairs. He was sent here to complete his Great Walk and return home as a man—as a Sen Son. The Family regard humans as Dirt People, but Bach is drawn to this Terran girl, whom he has never seen before, but somehow knows.

Hunted by flesh eaters, cannibals, and the mysterious blood thirsty group called Red Phoenix, Wisteria and Bach make their way back to the Isle of Smythe, a community built on secrets and lies.

Praise for Wisteria:

“I love the buildup of this story, getting to know the characters and watching their connection grow. I had no idea which way the story was headed and I was kept in suspense right up to the very end! It has plenty of action and a fascinating plot and I can’t wait to see what Bisi Leyton has for us next!!”

~ Naomi Hop

“There are a lot of great things in this book, so much more than zombies and a struggle for survival. At it’s base core it is about star-crossed lovers, literally and the supporting characters roles… Ms. Leyton brings to Wisteria a mixture of science fiction, fantasy, dystopic world with a twist to the paranormal romance angle!”

~ Cabin Goddess

“The book was full of nonstop action from the beginning until the end, and I did not put it down until I had finished it. I loved the book.”

~Author Monique Morgan

Purchase:

Lulu * Amazon * Smashwords

 

Author Bisi Leyton:

Bisi Leyton was born in East London in 1978. She grew up in London, Nigeria and the States, listening to the stories life and love from aunts, cousins and big sisters.

She lives in London, but has worked around Europe including France, Germany, Ireland, Belgium and the Czech Republic. She has a fondness for reading graphic novels.Links

Blog * Facebook * Twitter * Goodreads

 

 

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Thanks to Bisi for her list and YOU for dropping by!

♥Jessica(:

More Books I'm Anticipating in 2013!

I am fully aware that I did a post like this yesterday. BUT I'm excited for a lot of books next year. Which means there was just not enough room on that list. Plus, I accidentally forgot some. So these are some MORE books I cannot wait for next year...

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

Ohhhh, I can't wait for more of this. I flew through Shatter Me when I read it, so this book...yeah. Can't wait. And the new covers are growing on me...

 

Nobody But Us by Kristin Halbrook

I have an eARC of this for a blog tour, but I haven't read it yet. I peeked at the beginning, though...Ohhhh so awesome.

 

Dracian Legacy by Priya Kanaparti

THIS was a big one I was facepalming for forgetting. Goodness knows how much I want to read this book NOW. Especially with the teasers Priya's been throwing around. SHE TEASES ME. But this book looks amaaaaaaziiiing. I want it now. You hear that, Priya? NOW.

 

And she probably needs to email me right now. Just saying. THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR.

 

This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith

Have you read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight? Because if you have, you understand why I want this author's next book. If you haven't....READ IT. So adorable. Oliver..my heart...<3

 

Just One Day by Gayle Forman

I can't comprehend HOW I missed this one, but I was looking at stuff last night, and GAYLE FORMAN'S COMING TO AUSTIN! So that was a huge reminder for me. I cannotcannotcannot wait to get my hands on this book. If I Stay and Where She Went are books that I STILL hold near and dear in my mind. Team Adam forever.

 

Fireblood by Trisha Wolfe

I have a thing for princes. Plus, the description for this book gives me a happy feeling in my tummy. :)

 

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Whenever anyone asks me to make a list of my favorite authors (PLEASE don't ask me to do this--it's so hard to do), Sarah Dessen is ALWAYS on there somewhere. I adore her books.

 

He's Gone by Deb Caletti

I love Deb Caletti. So I am seriously intrigued by her adult book coming out next year. And look at that cover!

 

Nameless by Lili St. Crow

Since I read the Strange Angels series before I started my blog, you probably don't know this, but I FLIPPING LOVELOVELOVE THAT SERIES. Which means I love Lili St. Crow. Which means, ohmyflippinggoodness, I cannot wait for this book. Plus, it just looks so greeeeeat.

 

Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally

Miranda Kenneally writes some darn good books. 'Nuff said.

 

Racing Savannah by Miranda Kenneally

Miranda Kenneally writes some darn good books. 'Nuff said.

AND, I think this is my favorite of her book covers. I love it!

 

All right, y'all. I'm going to stop there. I could go on for a super long time, but I'd rather not. I kind of want to get back to reading and stuff.

 

What are some books you forgot to mention?

 

♥Jessica(:

Top 10 of 2012 ♥ Most Anticipated in 2013

 

I'm keeping it at 10 for this one, because there are SO. MANY. Amazing books coming out next year. I'd never be able to control myself with honorable mentions. Just know that these are not the ONLY books I'm excited for next year. I actually have a bajillion I'm looking forward to, but...these are the I just might die without.

 

Yeah, I'm dramatic.

 

A lot of these are in no particular order except, well....you know. ;)

 

OHMYGOSH, this was such a hard list to make. This doesn't even leave a dent in my 2013 list.

 

10. Triangles by Kimberly Ann Miller

I've been wanting this book since I saw it on SHP's website. I can't wait to read it! I mean, we all know how I am with book boys. *swoon*

 

9. The Elite by Kiera Cass

America needs to get on with picking Maxon. Like, NOW. Otherwise, I believe she is certifiably insane. Sorry, but I love Maxon.

 

8. Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

I've heard nothing but good things about this sequel. I honestly think this is going to be one of the great ones. We all know I adored Under the Never Sky, so I'm so pumped for this one!

 

7. Fault Line by Christa Desir

My wonderful friend Jessirae pointed this book out to me a couple weeks ago, and ever since then, this book has been on my mind. I want to read it soooooooooo bad!!

 

6. The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

OhmygoshIcannotwaitforthisbooooooook! I need more Adrian. Plus, I'm sure I've mentioned this once or twice, but still--IT COMES OUT ON MY BIRTHDAY.

 

5. Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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This one's an adult book. I am fully aware of this. But I DO read adult books when I feel like it. And one written by JLA? Set in the Lux world, no less? Heck, I'm all over that like white on rice.

 

4. Frigid by J. Lynn

[No Cover Yet]

This is by JLA. And it sounds so great. OF COURSE it's on my list! Can't wait. Obviously. I mean, why else would it be on my list?

 

3. The Collector by Victoria Scott

Do I need to explain? Really? DANTE. WALKER. ♥

 

2. Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Of course, I'm excited for Sentinel, too, but first things first, and that is THIS book. Ohhh, after the ending of Deity and then Elixir... NEED.

 

1. Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

[No Cover Yet]

SHOCKER, right? These books make my life. Plus, Daemon AND Katy's POVs. Man, am I excited for this. There aren't even words. No. Words. I'm just so excited. I heart Daemon so much.

 

So that's a few of the books I'm drooling over for next year.

 

What books are you looking forward to?

 

♥Jessica(:

Top 10 of 2012 ♥ Book Boyfriends

 

There were A LOT of boys I wanted to include on this list, but I'm following the rules. I just want it to be knows that I WANTED to put Noah Shaw on this list. But I haven't read The Evolution of Mara Dyer yet. I plan on it as soon as I can get it into my hands, though. Okay? Okay. Now, for lists!

 

Honorable Mention:

Dawson

The only reason he's an honorable mention is because I'm trying to make it only one boy per book, and, well....I'm sure you can guess what's coming later in this list. So yeah. Dawson's a sweetheart, though.

 

**From here on out, it's SO. HARD. To put a number on these. So...everything except, like, the first 2 or 3 are in no particular order, really**

 

10. Cadan

Dear Courtney,

Even if we're plane-wrecked on an island, Cadan is mine. MINEMINEMINE. There shall be a plane full of gorgeous boys, though, so you should be fine. The important part here is that Cadan is mine. Because I love him. K, thanks.

 

9. Trevor

I was always Team Trevor. I completely acknowledge that Oliver is a sweetheart, but Trevor's my boy. <3

 

8. Seth

I admit, I was Team Seth. Like, SERIOUS Team Seth. I emailed Jen about it and everything. Then I read Deity and decided Aiden was amazing. But that doesn't change the fact that I'm all over Seth in Pure. Can't help it. And, urm, I REALLY hope he doesn't die in the last two books.

 

7. Zuri

THIS BOY. Thisboythisboythisboy. I love him so much.

 

6. Andrew

In my review, I believe I said he was perfect. Oh, sweet goodness, HE IS.

 

5. Maxon

How can I not love such a sweet prince?

 

4. Daniel

Funny thing about this one, he is LITERALLY my book boyfriend. Seriously. Ask Nancy and everything. She will tell you he's actually mine. I love this boy. Can't wait for Book 3!

 

3. Adrian

I've always had a soft spot for our Ivashkov boy. I mean, I must if I learned how to spell his name, right? ;) LOVE HIM. Cannot wait for The Indigo Spell, which I'm sure I've mentioned already. How Sydney can deny this kind boy, I have no clue.

 

2. Aiden

I was Team Seth and Aiden STILL managed to win me over. That's a big deal. Plus, Aiden's just a bog sweetie. WHERE IS APOLLYON?! *sigh*

 

1. Daemon

I KNOW that didn't surprise you. I don't really try to be covert with my Daemon loving. He's just downright awesome. He's my favorite book character EVER and I just....AH, I adore him. There will never be enough Daemon. Ever. I love Jen so much for creating Daemon.

 

Fun fact: Next year, I have this huge feeling a swoon-worthy boy named DANTE WALKER's going to be allllll over these lists. Especially this one. I'm kind of excited to see where he ends up... ;)

 

Tell me about some of your book boyfriends! Please?

 

♥Jessica(:

Top 10 of 2012 ♥ Best Couples

  Today was actually a choice day, but since I'm ME, I had to choose the most obvious one. I mean, if you'd seen the list, you'd automatically think "Jessica's totally going to pick that one!" And, well, yeah. Some of this list I KNOW y'all are already predicting. But hey, some you might not. So yay!   Oh, wait. I might have picked the bad boy one, too. So yeah. But I would have only picked that for one boy, so...hehe. Either, way, my favorite couples I've read in 2012!   Honorable Mentions: Ethan & Emme Oh, they are so cute.   Maxon & America I love these two, but they aren't OFFICIAL as a couple enough yet for me to put them on the actual list. America needs to open her eyes and choose my boy.   Zach & Aura Zach...<3   10. Sam & Ana I luuurve Dossam. He's so nice.   9. Bennett & Anna They're so cuuuuute!   8. Dawson & Bethany I know what you're thinking. "I CAN'T BELIEVE A JLA COUPLE'S ONLY #8!" But we haven't seen all that much of these two. And I love them, but I had to take that into account. I'm glad to include them, though, especially after Opal. I love these two. Dawson's so sweet.   7. Trevor & Elliot OH, TREVOR. I heart that boy.   6. Nick & Mae    These books weren't released in 2012, but I did read them this year and I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. They're part of the reason I started my blog. First review  wrote, all that jazz. And Nick & Mae are two of my favorite characters. I adore them as a couple.   5. Perry & Aria Do I need to explain this? Have you READ this book? I cannot wait for Through the Ever Night.   4. Andrew & Camryn Andrew is so amazing and these two make one of my favorite couples ever. I hope to goodness there's a follow-up to this book. Hopefully a sequel? That would make me so happy!   3. Adrian & Sydney So I probably seem like a hypocrite after what I said about America & Maxon. But the difference here is that I've loved Adrian for so long now. Things are GOING to work out in the long run, I have no doubt. With America, though, there is a question. Which makes me mad. Plus, Sydney and Adrian clearly love each other. I can't wait for The Indigo Spell which, fun fact, comes out on my birthday! ;)   2. Aiden & Alex   It's no secret that I was Team Seth for a little while. But honestly, it is so obvious that Aiden and Alex are supposed to be together. Plus, Seth's not the best guy right now. NOT COOL, SETH. Nevertheless, I love these two. Can't wait for Apollyon!   1. Daemon & Katy    You can NOT tell me you're surprised right now. I love these books, and I love these two. I just finished Opal on Christmas Eve, and....ohmygod, guys. I can't even. This is my favorite couple ever. EVER. I can't see that changing anytime even remotely soon. Katy's so kickass, and DAEMON. That boy gets me. He does things to my heart, I tell you. My favorite. Favorite, favorite, favorite.   And those are my favorite couples. I know there are a bunch of other great ones--some I've read and some I haven't--but this is MY list.   I'd love to know who some of your favorite couples are!   ♥Jessica(: