I've been hoping to do this tag since I first saw it, and some of the folks who have answered it have such awesome answers that I'm afraid of trying it. But I will anyway. Mwah ha ha.
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The Rules

1) Thank the person who tagged you
2) Link to the original creator
3) Answer the ten questions
4) Tag AT LEAST two other YA writers/bloggers

THE BEAUTIFUL QUESTIONS

You're going to compare your work to other people's. And the thing is, you're always going to think that you're not as good as them. But once upon a time, they were the same as you.

You will one day be better than the writers you read now, if you press on. Always press on. (And yes, I know this is similar to don't give up, but in a different way.)

Another thing I'd say is that characterization is very, very important. NEVER slack off on the characterization just because you want the plot/worldbuilding/etc. to be better.


ABOUT THE BOOKS:

#6 - What book still has you reeling from its plot twist? (*no spoilers please*)

Probably Counted Worthy by Leah E. Good.  O_O The plot twist! I told my mom (who's not likely to read it) and she was like, "Well, what do you expect?" I don't know what I expected, but it wasn't that.

Or The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson. That was a poignant plot twist, y'all. I wanted to start crying.

*had a massive list* *can't remember any of them now* Ummmmm.....
Renegades by Marissa Meyer, for sure.

And the Five Poisoned Apples collection.... which hopefully will have my name on the cover ^-^
And Warcross by Marie Lu. I'm reading Legend right now, and it's excellent so far.
And Andora's Folly by Abigayle Claire :)

#8 - In your opinion, what YA book/series has the most unique premise?
The Lunar Chronicles? Probably? I don't read books that are that... unique.
And I love the Dark is Rising series - it's not really YA, but it feels so unique to me. So does Digging in the Stars. (Review is on my Book Reviews page!) It wasn't a great book, but the premise was absolutely amazing! Archaeology in the stars. On another planet. <3

#9 - What is your all-time favourite quote from YA lit?
Oh goodness. Help me. *looks around for help*
From The Warden and the Wolf King: (spoiler free)

And probably something else from The Last Dragonslayer, but I don't have that one lying around.

#10 - What book do you most hope will have a movie adaptation?
The Wingfeather Saga is getting a TV Show, but I'd love it if they could have a full live-action big-budget movie adaption directed by some big person.
Dark Lord of Derkholm would be a fun movie too, I think.
And Tales of Goldstone Wood. My goodness. The special effects of that would be beautiful.

So...
You have learned that I am indecisive and unable to pick what I would want a movie of :)
And that I love books. And writing.


I hope you enjoyed this tag! I tag:

McKayla | Alexa | Catherine |

Have you read any of these books? Which ones? Do you agree with my choices? Is editing just the worst?

~Faith