Did you miss me? 😉
Shout out to everyone who follows me on Twitter because I was extra annoying on there the past couple of weeks.
I’m so glad to be back before the end of July! We received a new modem a couple of days ago (it has ADSL and NBN capabilities). Despite our ISP and Telstra insisting it wouldn’t work until we had our optic fiber installed we hashtag YOLO’d it and tried it out AND IT WORKED. Fingers crossed it’ll stay working until a tech comes out to install our NBN and HOPEFULLY that goes smoothly. The hiatus post seems kind of redundant now because I was only gone just over a week, but whatever. It felt a lot longer. I can’t wait to get back into reading your posts!
I figured the most fitting return post for me would be a BOOK TAG.
I was tagged to do the Zombie Apocalypse Book Tag by Casey @ adoptabookaus, Monique @ That Wild Soul and Britt @ Geronimo Reads. Make sure to check out their original posts because they’re hilarious and follow their blogs because they’re rad ♥ !!
The Zombie Apocaylyse Book Tag was created by Nathan Hale and you can view the original video here.
The Rules:
- Choose 5 books!
- Randomly set up your books in order.
- Flip to a random page in the book and write the first two names you see.
- Put the names in the categories listed below in the order you saw them!
- Cry at how screwed you are…
Because I’m lazy I’m going to be using my 5 most recent reads and just randomly choosing the 2 characters I think of first.
The Books:
The Apocalypse:
THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE || CINDER
– Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Well, we’re off to an incredibly depressing start. I feel like Cinder would have been such a helpful addition to the team too with her mechanic skills.
THE PERSON YOU TRIP TO ESCAPE THE ZOMBIES || KAI
– Cinder by Marissa Meyer
It’s not that I disliked Kai, but you know …. It’s the Zombie Apocalypse you gotta do what you gotta do.
THE PERSON THAT TRIPS YOU TO GET AWAY FROM THE ZOMBIES || LILA
– A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
The accuracy of this though. Lila is my babe, but she is a survivor so I can definitely see her doing this to make her escape.
It’s okay, Lila,
THE TEAM IDIOT || RHY
– A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
I’m honestly laughing so hard. Rhy’s definitely not stupid, but I could certainly see him getting us into some questionable situations.
THE BRAINS OF THE GROUP || KAROU
– Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
I can get on board with this. Karou would definitely have a creative way of seeing things which I’m all about. Either way I’m just glad Karou is on the team because her necklace would be extremely helpful.
THE TEAM MEDIC || ZUZANA
– Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Zuzana is hilarious and laughter is the best form of medicine, right? Right? Okay, so we might not be that well prepared for physical injuries but Zuzana would definitely help keep everyone in good spirits.
THE WEAPONS EXPERT || JOE
– You by Caroline Kepnes
This is potentially more terrifying than the zombies. I mean Joe is probably the best suited. He certainly wouldn’t feel any guilt or hesitate to use said weapons, but I’d be constantly worried about whether he’d make me the target instead of the zombies.
THE TEAM’S BRAWLER || BECK
– You by Caroline Kepnes
Whilst I appreciate Beck’s unlikable-ness and that she wasn’t the typical “damsel in distress” that we normally see in crime thrillers, she’s not someone I’d want defending me.
Having Beck AND Joe in charge of defense?
THE FIRST TO TURN INTO A ZOMBIE || NORA
– Night Film by Marisha Pessl
NOOOOOOOO. I REFUSE TO LET THIS HAPPEN. I love Nora so much. DAMN YOU, ZOMBIES. WHYYYYYY.
AND FINALLY, THE TEAM LEADER || CORDOVA
Night Film by Marisha Pessl
WAIT! PLOT TWIST ENDING.
WAS THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE EVEN REAL?
OR ARE WE ACTUALLY JUST ON THE SET OF SOME TWISTED NEW CORDOVA FILM?
IS THIS OUR CORDOVA STORY?
Tagging:
If you’ve already done this or don’t want to do it then it’s chill!!!
Beth @ Betwixt These Pages • Fadwa @ Word Wonders • Jill @ Rant and Rave Books • Kourtni @ Kourtni Reads • Madeline @ The SFF Bookshelf • Sammie @ Bookshelves and Biros
Aaaaand everyone else who wants to do it ♥
This tag looks like so much fun to do and I laughed so hard at some of your team members 😂😂
Thank you for tag ❤
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Haha, thanks!! It was so much fun. I can’t wait to see your answers 😂
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Yay so glad to have you back, hopefully for good! 😀 I loved your answers and I laughed so hard at Rhy, hahaha I can see him getting himself into weird situations as well hahaha.
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Aww, thank you Marie ♥ Hopefully the internet issues stay gone.
And haha, thanks!!! I feel like he definitely would get himself into a lot of troubling situations 😂
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Great tag. I did this too
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Yay! I’ll definitely go check out your post 😊
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I love this book tag! Some of your answers and gufs are hilarious! Love it! 😀
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Haha, thanks!! I was making myself laugh when I wrote the post so I’m glad other people thought it was funny too 😂
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Yay for your Internet being fixed early!!
I loved seeing your answers – I could 100% see Lila tripping someone to get away from the zombies haha
Thanks for the tag! 🙂
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Yess!! Hopefully it stays fixed, haha.
Thanks!! And, haha, right!! Her survivor instincts would definitely kick in.
No worries, I can’t wait to see your post 😊
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I definitely would not survive a zombie apocalypse.
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Don’t worry, neither would I 😂😂
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HA! great answers! Zuzana as a medic SMH, I can’t even picture this lol. Lila tripping someone during the zombie apocalypse, definitely can see 🙂
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Haha, thanks!! 😂 Yeah, I definitely couldn’t see Zuzana as a medic, but she’d definitely keep everyone entertained. And yeah, Lila’s survivors instincts would totally kick in haha.
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Thanks for the tag! Welcome back, Lauren! Who doesn’t love zombies? What a fun tag. All of the books you listed I bought on Kindle. Now I have to read them. 😊
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Thanks, Jill!! And no worries!! I can’t wait to see your post 😊 And yes! I’d love to see what you think. A Darker Shade of Magic and Night Film are two of my absolute favourites.
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I’m hoping to read all the books I bought by the end of the summer. I swear it never ends. 😂 I keep buying more. Lol
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Haha, I can so relate. The haul I’ve accumulated so far this month is insane. Oops. 😂
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Welcome back Lauren ❤ and yay for having an internet connection again (I will confess to having no clue what any of that means but I got the gist of it, and that's that you have internet again) 😀
I really love this tag, and you're responces to it as well!
I can't believe Cinder is the first person to get killed, it's definitely a shame because she would be one of the people I'd want on my team for the zombie apocalypse! And I can definitely see Lila tripping you to get away from the zombies, that is so accurate for her character and everything. I can also definitely see Karou as the brains of the group and Zuzana as the medic, I reckon if she put her mind to it she's be pretty good at patching up physical injuries.
Personally I already know I won't survive long in the zombie apocalypse, but one of my friends actually has a game plan in case it ever happens so I guess if I stick with her you never know! 😀
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Thanks so much, Beth!!! Haha, that’s the main thing that needs to be understood so it’s alright 😂
Losing Cinder is definitely one of the worst things to happen. She would be so useful to have around. Karou and Zuzana would be super great to have around too!! And haha yes, Lila’s survivors would definitely kick in and she would be tripping whoever got in her way – that’s what I love about her though.
Haha! I wouldn’t survive either. It’s awesome that your friend has a plan. I’m one of these people who actually think a zombie-type disease could be a potential reality so maybe I should start planning something too 😂
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That’s all right ❤
A mechanic in the zombie apocalypse would definitely be helpful, and Cinder in general is someone I'd want on my team too. I like to think I'd be like Lila, tripping people and doing whatever to survive but it's more likely I'd be the first person to be tripped in the path of the zombies! 😀
She talked us through it. I started a discussion about whether we'd survive the zombie apocalypse and my friend busted out this ten step plan which ended with her starting a fort in a Scottish castle armed to the teeth!
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Yeah, Cinder would definitely be someone you’d want around. And haha, yes same!!
That’s amazing! I’m definitely coming to find you all if a zombie outbreak ever happens 😂
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Well if the zobie outbreak ever happens make your way to the Scottish highlands because that’s where my friend will be leading us. To one of the castles there to create a fort! 😀
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Not even gonna lie, that would be AMAZING. I’m not sure how I’d get there, but I would definitely try 😂
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Yeah you’d have to literally cross half the world, maybe if there are ever signs get over to Scotland before so you have a bit of a head start!
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I wouldn’t survive at all! I guess I could throw heavy books at the zombies but then how would I pass the time without my books?
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Haha!!! I wouldn’t survive either 😂😂 Maybe we could finally really bad books to throw at them?
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Well you’re screwed without Cinder. SUCKS TO BE YOU!! My zombie squad will kick yalls assssss.
Too much?
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HAHAHAHA. Sad, but true. Although I do have two really fucked up characters with Joe and Cordova and I really don’t want to think about what they could do 😂
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I haven’t even read those books and I’m already terrified.
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Haha! I rarely get creeped out by books, but those two had me a bit anxious. I definitely recommend them if you don’t mind some disturbing-esque thrillers.
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Welcome back! 🙂
Awesome tag by the way! even though I haven’t read a few of these books yet, I can already picture this team in my head and it is hilarious. And creepy and scary of course 🙂
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Thank you 💞
And haha, right!!! We would definitely be a very mismatched team 😂
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Welcome back, Lauren!
No, I have no faith in my survival skills so I will definitely be one of the first ones to die ;'(
I actually haven’t read any of the books you talked about, but should get to ADSOM soon soon! Despite not knowing the characters you talked about, this was still pretty funny. lol
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Thanks, Naz ♥!
Don’t worry neither would I 😂 You’re definitely someone I’d still want on my team though!!
I really hope you enjoy ADSOM!!! Either way, I’m definitely looking forward to seeing your thoughts.
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Yaaay you’re back! ❤ Of course we missed you. So glad you bought zombies with you – I LOVE this tag. Thanks so much for tagging me. 😀 I would definitely be the first person dead/hiding under the sofa for all of eternity in this situation. x
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I can’t wait to see your post!!! And, haha, don’t worry that’d be me too 😂
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😀 Haha we can hide under the sofa with our books together and hope for the best.
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Sounds like a plan 😂😂
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*first bump* 💪
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This tag is so much fun, and so freaking hilarious. Glad to see you back from your hiatus! 🙂
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Haha, right!! Thanks so much 😊
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Rhy as the team idiot had me laughing ridiculously hard. I can just imagine it. And Lila tripping as she attempts her grand escape? That’s pretty accurate in my opinion, but would probably be followed by a mass slaughter on Lila’s side. This is a hilarious tag and definitely the perfect return.
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Haha, yes!!! I can see that happening 😂 Thank you!!
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Yey! Congrats on being back! And what a fun tag. Love you’re answers and the Gifs are perfect lol!
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Haha, thank you!!! It was a lot of fun.
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Your enthusiasm, hilarious GIFs and funny answers made me really LOL during this tag :’D
Your take on this tag was just so much fun to read! (:
It really made me want to do this tag too ^^
My blog: http://magiverse.blogspot.co.il/
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Aw, thank you!! I was making myself laugh so I’m glad others did as well If you’d like to do it then consider yourself tagged!!
Edit: I just saw that you’ve done it already, so don’t mind me haha. I’m going to go read your post now ♥
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LOVE this, especially the Cordova ending haha! Joe being in charge of weapons is indeed terrifying. Great answers! (And welcome back!! We missed you!)
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The ending worked out so perfectly 😂 Oh my god, right!!! And aw thank you ♥♥
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Some characters I don’t know, but I definitely agree with Zuzana haha. Though I wouldn’t trust her with healing a gun wound, I would let her lull me to sleep with her laughter.
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Haha I love this! Welcome back Lauren (and the zombies) 🙂 I haven’t read any of the books in this post, but still enjoyed reading it. Definitely need to read Cinder soon!
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Aw, thank you Fatima ❤️❤️ Cinder really surprised me. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did.
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I’m pretty sure that “I still love you” gif is from the fourth season of Skins, which I just finished the other day. Now I’m kind of sad. 😂
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Hahaha, yeah that’s what I thought when I found it 😂😂 I think season 4 was the last season I watched forever ago but I can’t remember much of it.
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I love seasons 1 and 2. Seasons 3 and 4 are okay but I just really missed Tony, Maxxie and Chris while I was watching those, and then the ending of season 4 was kind of terrible. 😂 I watched the first episode of season 5 a few days ago but kind of hated it, so I think I need a break. 😅 I’ll finish 5, 6 and 7 someday. 😀
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