Top Five Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the lovely Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm.
What a time for me to take on this tag. I just saw the Goodreads tweet asking what catches my eye the most—cover art or titles. I didn’t need to hesitate: I’m a cover art girl allll the way.
But that doesn’t mean there have never been book titles that absolutely made me swoon. Shall we browse them real quick?
[1]
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Click cover for Goodreads info. Click here for my review.
I was first sold on this book by its cover. How can a person have half a death? Turns out the author only added in the “half” because the title was too similar to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. But that half does still make sense in the story!
[2]
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac
Click cover for Goodreads info. Click here for my review.
The irony of the title was not lost on me, and I was immediately interested in finding out more. Protagonist Naomi’s humour perfectly matched the title, too.
[3]
You Asked for Perfect
Click cover for Goodreads info. Click here for my review.
The can’t-stop, always going perfectionist in me immediately connected with this title. ESPECIALLY the little explosion bursts around “you.”
[4]
The Light Between Worlds
Click cover for Goodreads info. Click here for a review from Reading w/ Rendz.
This one is a cover and title win for me. It is. So. Gorge.
[5]
You Owe Me a Murder
Click cover for Goodreads info.
Why? WHY do you owe me a murder? This title is so suspicious and raises so many questions. I needed to know more the second I saw it.
Fantastic choices! I recently saw You Owe Me a Murder as an option for an ARC. As soon as I read the title I clicked on it because that title is just SOOOOOO interesting!!! Thanks for participating 🙂
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YES, that is how you choose a title! It really draws you in.
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YES The Light Between Worlds is such a gorgeous title!!! And You Owe Me A Murder really intrigues me???
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I looove The Light Between Worlds, it’s title goals. And I have not *read* You Owe Me A Murder, but Mandy snagged me a physical ARC at YALLFest so I will ~soon~! So excited because the premise is just as interesting as that title.
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IKR. And ooh, I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it!! Hopefully it’s just as good as its title suggests❤️
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I’ve only heard good things, so I’m excited to see!
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I’m adding all those books to my tbr!!! I’ve really been wanting to read The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle because the title sounds so interesting!
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So glad these are on your TBR *especially* Seven Deaths! I adore that book, it’s probably my best read of 2018.
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And here the ones that drag me in are usually SO WEIRD! 😂😅 Like “Genital Grinder” and “Ass Goblins od Auschwitz” LMAO!! Yes. There is something wrong with me…
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Okay, the weird ones catch my eye too… But I probably black them from my memory after hahaha. Because there have been some odd titles LOL! Although hmm, yours might win? XD
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Yay!! I WIN!! 😂😂😅 I never win anything… But, somehow I don’t know if I want this award… 😉
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Hey, gotta embrace any award you can get! 😉
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True!
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The Seven 1/2 Deaths and You Owe Me a Murder are both incredible titles! They are the perfect thriller ones for a thriller, I think!
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Yes! I love when books have titles that perfectly suit the genre.
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I agree with you on The Light Between Worlds!
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Turns out the author only added in the “half” because the title was too similar to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Holy craaaap I thought these were the same book..
I’m a dumb ass omgggg
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It’s okay, every time I see people posting about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, I think it’s Seven 1/2 Deaths. It’s still confusing even when you know!!
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Yes, I was also intrigued by the 7 1/2 deaths one haha!
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I saw that title and instantly knew I had to learn more! I think it’s my favourite read of 2018.
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You Owe Me A Murder is such a great name 😀💜
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It really is, isn’t it?? So tempting to read right away!
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I love the last two on your list! The Light Between Worlds has such a gorgeous cover as well – I’m hoping to read it soon!
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Same here on The Light Between Worlds! I finally got it in a book order, so I’m starting on it soon. So excited!
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