Greetings reader!
If you are reading this you’re probably thinking “But Lin. Wasn’t ‘Best Opening Lines’ the topic for this weeks Top Ten Tuesday?”
And you would be right. I sat down on both Monday and Tuesday to write this post, got as far as to gather some of the books I enjoyed with good opening lines and BAM!
I forgot what words were and didn’t know where to find them. I know I’m not the only one forgetting how to write and stuff during *gestures at the world* All that.
But recently I’m all about spicing up my daily routines to make me not only feel more productive but be more productive. And nothing screams spicy like a Top Ten Tuesday post on a Thursday, am I right?
And instead of 10 it’s 7, and one of them is more than 1 sentence.
SPICY!
But in all honesty, I can’t remember the last time I ate something spicy?? HAVE I EVER???
ANYWAY! ON WITH MY LIST!!!!!!
IT WAS TOP TEN TUESDAY NOW IT’S TOP TEN THURSDAY!!!! Hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, we get a new prompt every Tuesday, and book bloggers and readers from all around gather to do a SCREAAAAM!
Clicking on the book covers will take you to their Goodreads pages so you can check them out too!
To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
I have a heart for every year I’ve been alive.
– Lira, To Kill a Kingdom
Just to clarify. She’s not growing hearts herself. She’s stealing them. Snatching them from the chests of Princes. Bit rude… but also a bit epic.
Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall
I’m going to kill the damn blackbird sitting on my windowsill, chirping and squeaking at the top of its lungs.
– Norah, Under Rose-Tainted Skies
This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada
It’s sunset, and the sky is aflame, not with clouds or dust, but with the iridescent feathers of a million genehacked passenger pigeons.
– Cat, This Mortal Coil
Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater
This is going to be a story about the Lynch brothers.
– Call Down the Hawk
Black Bird of the Gallows by Meg Kassel
Somewhere in this house is a set of binoculars. I wish I could say I want them for nosebleed seats at a concert. Or bird watching. Either of those activities would be more respectable than what I’m doing this morning, which is peering out the window. trying to check out the new neighbours.
– Angie, Black Bird of the Gallows
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
The demon exploded in a shower of ichor and guts.
-Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices)
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
It is the first day of November and so, today, someone will die.
– Sean, The Scorpio Races
What are some of your favourite opening lines?? Which of your favourite books has the best?? When was the last time YOU ate spicy food??
Stay safe! ❤
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I think a TTT post on Thursday is a lovely surprise! Love any and all lines that Maggie writes, and even though the opening to Clockwork Angel seems blunt, it gives me a thrill for what’s to come!
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It is right?!? To be honest, if I eve write a “My favourite lines ever” list, it might just be all of Maggie Stiefvaters’ books, word for word.
I know! After reading The Mortal Instruments I was a little hesitant to pick up any more Cassandra Clare books (I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love them either) but I LOVED the Infernal Devices. Starting off with exploding demons though??? Consider me intrigued! XD
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That To Kill a Kingdom quote is so attention grabbing.
My TTT .
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Isn’t it??? It just screams “I’M A STABBY BOOK FULL OF STABBING AND STUFF!” XD
I mean it’s a book with pirates and Sirens so it can’t really go wrong! (and there definitely will be some stabbing! XD)
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The opening line to To Kill A Kingdom makes me want to read it so freaking bad! I don’t think I have a copy of it (unless I bought it on my kindle and forgot, LOL). I must go out and read it soon! It sounds really good. It’s amazing how just a single first line can do this! I hope I enjoy it when I read it :3 These are all great lines!
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I know right?? How can a book sound so captivating with just a single sentence??? HOW?!? I am crossing my fingers for you that it is in fact hidden in the depths of your Kindle! XD
I loved To Kill a Kingdom so much, I hope you enjoy it when you get to it!! ❤
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