Tuesday, August 6, 2013

My Top Ten Books I Wish Had Sequels


This week's Top 10 Tuesday prompt wants to know, which books do you wish had sequels?  I know it's pretty common in YA for books to go beyond just the first, but then there are some that are just a stand-alone.  I tend to like the books that end at just one, but often there are times I wonder about the characters and what their lives have become.  Below are my top ten that I wish had continued on.

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[The Book of Broken Hearts] by Sarah Ockler
The ending was sweet & oh so perfect, but I wasn't quite ready to say goodbye to Jude & Emilio. I wanted to ride along with them through their adventure (literally).

[Where the Stars Still Shine] by Trish Doller
Once you read this, you'll see why I want more! This story is so rich and compelling, I wasn't quite ready to leave Tarpon Springs. *nudges Trish*

[Love and Other Perishable Items] by Laura Buzo
Oh this book! And that ending! Well of course I want more. I always had faith Amelia would be just fine, but I still wondered how things... turned out... five years down the road?

[In Honor] by Jessi Kirby
Though I love this story, the ending left me feeling a little unfinished.  I understand the purpose is to leave it to your imagination, but sometimes I just want another story written -- telling me what came next.

[The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight] by Jennifer E. Smith
I could easily spend another 24 hours with these two characters.

[Audrey, Wait!] by Robin Benway
Simply because this story was refreshing and hilarious. I could hang out with Audrey and her BFF for plenty more.

[Along for the Ride] by Sarah Dessen
I'm cheating with this one because my reasons are to take me back to Colby -- yet Dessen has taken us back to Colby in other novels. But I want to revisit these exact characters in Colby, too.

[Raw Blue] by Kirsty Eagar
I could definitely use a continuation of Carly's story.  I often wonder about her, and how she's doing.  I wouldn't mind seeing more of Ryan either, hehe.

[Amy & Roger's Epic Detour] by Morgan Matson
I want to go on another road trip with these two!  Can Morgan please make that happen?! Thanks.

[Attachments] by Rainbow Rowell
If the sequel was just an email exchange between Beth and her BFF Jennifer, I would be completely fine with that.  Their correspondence had me laughing so much! 

12 comments:

  1. Yes. ALL OF THAT. Every. Single. One. Agreed.

    Amelia and Chris, though, G! I can't get over that one. Please, Laura Buzo, tell me it ended well!!!!!!!!

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  2. It's funny that there seem to be no stand-alone books except for contemporary YA. Why is that? I loved both The Book of Broken Hearts and Amy & Roger's Epic Detour, so I would definitely be up for reading more about them. ~Pam

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  3. How did I forget Audrey, Wait!? I totally agree about hanging with Audrey and her BFF always. Maybe someday I can say "I know what you mean" with A&E... ;)

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  4. Yes, I'd like to visit Audrey again too! A sequel to Raw Blue would also be nice - maybe from Ryan's perspective. I could even live with a Danny centred story featuring cameos from Carly and Ryan.

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  5. Amy and Roger made my list! Good call adding Along for the Ride...it's one of my favorite Dessens!

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  6. I haven't read any of these, but Amy & Roger and Along for the Ride are on my TBR shelf. I'm also interested in reading In Honor, Attachments, and Statistical Probability. Great list!

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  7. I don't understand why Amy & Roger don't get together for another road trip.
    Think of all the blizzards to be had at DQ! COME ON, GUYS! Sheesh.

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  8. An AUDREY, WAIT! sequel would be amazing, especially if it was told from Victoria's perspective. :D

    Sara at The Page Sage

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  9. I haven't read any of these! I'm so behind in my YA reading...

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  10. I still haven't read Audrey, Wait! I feel like such a bad book blogger. I've read Benway's other two books, though, and really liked them. I just need to set myself down and read it.

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  11. I'm totally with you about In Honor by Jessi Kirby. Matter of fact I wrote to the author asking one hahaha

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