tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post8537396208861949476..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Top 5 Wednesday: Paranormal CreaturesTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-22491469904198024372017-10-24T19:07:25.018-04:002017-10-24T19:07:25.018-04:00The brownie in this series (Wicked) is priceless. ...The brownie in this series (Wicked) is priceless. He is snarky and funny and just totally steals every scene. Oh, and he's addicted to ordering from Amazon. LOLTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-16339515006617329552017-10-24T11:40:58.208-04:002017-10-24T11:40:58.208-04:00I had to google "Brownie" [of course I g...I had to google "Brownie" [of course I got a recipe lol] and then added "magical creature" to get to the definition! never heard of them before either! Love to learn about new creatures! Wicked is in my TBR because.. omg that cover! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178857439584119475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-48038410008789842462017-10-23T19:29:22.004-04:002017-10-23T19:29:22.004-04:00Wow, The Fairy Godmother premise/magic system soun...Wow, The Fairy Godmother premise/magic system sounds truly unique. What a great twist on a typical retelling!<br /><br />Aw, Remus Lupin. Love him. *must go sob quietly now*Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-20589252234998045192017-10-21T14:22:15.895-04:002017-10-21T14:22:15.895-04:00Nice picks! Even if I haven't read any of the ...Nice picks! Even if I haven't read any of the books LOL!<br /><br />Let's see... I don't think I have a favorite type, but here are a few individual portrayals I like:<br /><br />Fairy Godmothers: Elena, from Mercedes Lackey's <i>The Fairy Godmother</i>. Lackey builds a really interesting world and magic system, where "The Tradition" (an inanimate power) tries to force people into traditional fairytale stories and roles. Fairy Godmothers try to keep the Tradition from playing out the stories with bad endings, and help those who are being forced into paths they don't really want to take.<br /><br />Werewolves: not a creature favorite, but I do love Remus Lupin, from the Harry Potter series. Kind, caring, principled, Lupin wants to live a normal life, but as the only available werewolf siding against Voldemort, he willingly goes undercover for Dumbledore and the Order of the Phoenix after he resigns his post as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.<br /><br />Vampires: I don't read many vampire books at all, but the vampires in Deborah Harkness's All Souls Trilogy are my favorites -- especially Matthew Clairmont, his son Marcus, and Gallowglass. <br /><br />Witches: Diana Bishop from the All Souls Trilogy, and also her aunts. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-65145798209751111712017-10-21T08:46:02.351-04:002017-10-21T08:46:02.351-04:00I haven't read a book with vampires as the mai...I haven't read a book with vampires as the main focus in a long time but I do love the vampires in The Others series. :) Vlad and Nyx and Grandfather Erebus... such good characters!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-6756225213089565522017-10-20T17:45:22.856-04:002017-10-20T17:45:22.856-04:00Vladimir is one of my favourite vampires. I confes...Vladimir is one of my favourite vampires. I confess I'm not fond of vampires as I used to be, but I find the vampires from The Others series very enjoyable (probably because they are not your typical vampires; I really like the way Bishop's writes them).<br /><br />Happy readings!<br /><a href="http://mylovelysecret.blogspot.pt/" rel="nofollow">Tânia @MyLovelySecret</a><br>Tâniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508258587910463090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-6474435185606785892017-10-20T06:11:09.835-04:002017-10-20T06:11:09.835-04:00I like the vampire stories, too, Lauren. In fact, ...I like the vampire stories, too, Lauren. In fact, I was just recommended a vampire series by Dianne Duvall that I'm super excited to start.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-87483469896460824092017-10-20T06:08:42.337-04:002017-10-20T06:08:42.337-04:00The Others is definitely a favorite series. Love t...The Others is definitely a favorite series. Love those characters!<br />Wow, interesting that it's the Fae that scare you most!<br />LOL Brownies might actually be fun to have around. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-7268217105208342512017-10-20T06:03:48.700-04:002017-10-20T06:03:48.700-04:00I think I've only read one book where the Fae ...I think I've only read one book where the Fae were dark and scary and it was definitely a fun take on them.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-81676684317262467202017-10-19T23:28:02.484-04:002017-10-19T23:28:02.484-04:00I used to read a LOT more urban fantasy and parano...I used to read a LOT more urban fantasy and paranormal romance than I do now. I was always a big fan of vampires. :)<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-17997798453072649312017-10-19T23:05:20.101-04:002017-10-19T23:05:20.101-04:00I do like reading about fae, especially if they...I do like reading about fae, especially if they're more on the darker side. And I don't think I've ever read a brownie in a book, but they seem like they would be fun creatures too! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-20679390595361682522017-10-19T20:25:56.457-04:002017-10-19T20:25:56.457-04:00Awesome choices, and happy to see The Others as an...Awesome choices, and happy to see The Others as an example. The Fae scare me the most, I would not mind a dozen brownies living in my home. I just need to remember to leave them tea and cookies. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-85234361389567604582017-10-19T18:44:32.618-04:002017-10-19T18:44:32.618-04:00I feel the need to do a reread of The Others serie...I feel the need to do a reread of The Others series soon. Coincidentally just yesterday I saw that the synopsis for the sixth book is now on GoodReads. It looks like it's not going to follow the same characters and I am so bummed about that! I need more Simon and Meg!!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-23482165376100990042017-10-19T18:41:03.469-04:002017-10-19T18:41:03.469-04:00Same here, Di! I have so much love for the ACOTAR ...Same here, Di! I have so much love for the ACOTAR series. I grew to love those characters. I can't wait to see what comes next!<br /><br />And you definitely need to read The Others and The Lux series! :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-43689927654178123742017-10-19T10:06:05.241-04:002017-10-19T10:06:05.241-04:00I don't know what brownie is but I'm famil...I don't know what brownie is but I'm familiar with the others. Vladimir!!! Oh I miss The Others series. I need to finish it asap. 😁❤️Geybie's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108872073109860151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-70927164061204594102017-10-19T09:24:10.766-04:002017-10-19T09:24:10.766-04:00I really love ACoTAR - one of my favourite series ...I really love ACoTAR - one of my favourite series of all time, and SJM is one of my favourite authors ever! And I loved how diverse her fae were and how many different abilities they had and features. LOVED it. <br /><br />I really need to read the Others! And The Lux series... One day? Di @ Book Reviews by Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021249735871126514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-10476709369263979552017-10-19T06:12:34.945-04:002017-10-19T06:12:34.945-04:00Same here, Brandee. It's always more fun when ...Same here, Brandee. It's always more fun when there's a creative spin on the tried and true.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-84394235284071846142017-10-19T06:10:29.857-04:002017-10-19T06:10:29.857-04:00LOL I'm not 100% sure, either, Aleen! I just k...LOL I'm not 100% sure, either, Aleen! I just know they're small magical creatures. Tink is so small that Ivy (the human he lives with) dressed him in Ken (as in Barbie and Ken) doll clothes. Ha! I've never gotten into dragons but I definitely like vampires!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-38102396892768350492017-10-19T06:08:50.733-04:002017-10-19T06:08:50.733-04:00Same here, Sam! I love all the different versions....Same here, Sam! I love all the different versions. Like, in the Wicked saga, the Fae are bad and the main characters in the books are tasked with hunting and killing them. Far different from a lot of other books!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-72143394300276608202017-10-18T22:42:25.304-04:002017-10-18T22:42:25.304-04:00The only series I've read is The Lux series. T...The only series I've read is The Lux series. The others on your list are on my tbr though. :) I don't have a preference when I read paranormal - I pretty much like them all - but I do like it when an author provides a fresh take on a common paranormal creature.Bookworm Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834408515209743135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-1695034133453135542017-10-18T22:41:32.864-04:002017-10-18T22:41:32.864-04:00Confession: Have no idea what a brownie is except ...Confession: Have no idea what a brownie is except eating one. LOL. My favorites are Vamps and Dragons. :)Aleen ~ Lampshade Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992681803294866098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-65576489927979179292017-10-18T19:24:21.007-04:002017-10-18T19:24:21.007-04:00The Fae are among my favorites. I have loved all t...The Fae are among my favorites. I have loved all the different versions of them that I have encountered from the ACOTAR series to The Dark Artifices to The Iron Fey, I love them all. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com