Books With Strong Female Leads

Hey guys! After just finishing a book with a strong female lead, I had the idea of creating this post. I love when I get to see strong, capable women take the leading role of any book. So today, I thought I would compose a post of some of my favorite books with strong female leads. Of course this list will always be growing, so this is not a complete list, but it is a start!

Book 1: Pride by Ibi Zoboi 

Pride is such a great book that features a strong-headed young woman who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Zuri has strong opinions and is very stubborn, but continues to grow throughout the book and can admit when she made a mistake. I loved many aspects of this book and Zuri's character was a big part of it. 

Book 2: Truthwitch by Susan Dennard 

Not only does this book focus on one strong female, but it focuses on two! Plus, we get alternating perspectives which makes the book way more interesting. Both characters are both strong within their magical ability but also within their actions and minds. 

Book 3: The Land of Stories; The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer

This book is such a great middle grade story, centering around two twins, Alex and Conner. While both are great characters, Alex is a particularly strong and clever girl. She is whip smart and extremely dedicated making her an interesting character to follow. This is the first in the Land of Stories series, which is one of my favorite middle grade reads. Check out my review of this book here!

Book 4: Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys 

NO, THIS IS NOT Fifty Shades of Grey. In fact it is nothing similar. This book follows fifteen year old Lina, a Lithuanian girl living during World War 2. The book tells the seldom told story of what happened in Lithuania during World War 2. This book is so powerful that it leaves me speechless. This is definitely one of my favorite historical fiction stories. 

Book 5: An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 

Of course, how could I not include this book? This is one of my favorite books and I definitely talk about it waaayyyy too much, but I had to include it on this list. Laia is such a brave, strong character and she does such courageous things throughout the books. 

Book 6: The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson

This book was one that differs from the rest. It is definitely a lighter contemporary story, but it has some depth to it. The main character Andie allows herself to grow throughout this story, which I love to see within books. I love it when authors can develop a character and make them stronger after they are vulnerable and experience hardships. 

Thank you all so much for reading today's post! I really hope you enjoyed it and decide to pick up one of these books. Comment below and tell me some of your favorite books featuring strong female roles! Do you have any to recommend to me? Let me know! Thanks again, and I'll see you next week with another post. 

~Evie

All photos above taken from Goodreads. 

A Torch Against The Night by Sabaa Tahir

Bonjour! Today, I thought I would finally type my review hehe. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this review and pick this one up! (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE FIRST ONE, AN EMBER IN THE ASHES BEFORE READING THE SYNOPSIS OR MY REVIEW). 

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Goodreads Synopsis; 

Elias and Laia are running for their lives. After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire.

Laia is determined to break into Kauf—the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison—to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars’ survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom.

But dark forces, human and otherworldly, work against Laia and Elias. The pair must fight every step of the way to outsmart their enemies: the bloodthirsty Emperor Marcus, the merciless Commandant, the sadistic Warden of Kauf, and, most heartbreaking of all, Helene—Elias’s former friend and the Empire’s newest Blood Shrike.

Bound to Marcus’s will, Helene faces a torturous mission of her own—one that might destroy her: find the traitor Elias Veturius and the Scholar slave who helped him escape…and kill them both.

I was actually kind of surprised by how quickly this book started off. I feel like it just swept me off my feet and dived headfirst into the story, without any time for me to react. It literally picked up right where AEITA left off. However fast-paced, I still loved it the same. It was action-packed and thoroughly enchanting bringing back all of the feels that came with the first book. 

This sequel definitely incorporated more magic which was a nice surprise. AEITA had some fantasy elements, but I it was integrated into the more in this one. I also really enjoyed how we were introduced to the world more, geographically. It's been a while since I've read it, but I do remember it expanding on this world a lot more than the first book. The novel itself really took a darker turn, and I felt an unease towards a certain character who I will not name because I don't want to spoil you!! But, I was also kind of confused about some characters, some happenings, and some places. I feel that some characters and places should have been worked upon a little more to give us a better understanding of what was going on, but it was still enjoyable. 

Okay, all I have to say for the characters is that Elias got hotter, Laia is cooler, Izzi is awesome, and more but spoilers so... 

In the end, this story was not satisfying enough, and with the way it ended, I literally CANNOT WAIT for the third novel. The suspense is driving me crazy!!! 

FINAL RATING~

4.5/5 stars

Thank you all so much for reading today's review. I hope you decide to pick up this continuing series because it's one of my favorites ever, and you MUST read it so we can discuss! Anywho, see you all in my next post! 

~Evie

July TBR

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Hello lovelies! I'm excited to announce that I have FINALLY created a TBR for this month that I may actually complete! This is a new development. Like, this should be the headline for the NY Times.

BREAKING NEWS. EVIE MIGHT ACTUALLY COMPLETE JULY'S TBR!

I would loooovvveee to complete an entire tbr for once. And so, I bring you with elegance, flourish, and anxiousness, my July 2016 TBR (also this is my birthday month..... yaaayyyy!).

• A Torch Against The Night by Sabaa Tahir (arc)

I was recently was gifted an arc of this book. My mom (Bel from bibliojunkies), went to the 2016 BEA and BookCon event(s) and got me an arc of ATATN! I loved this book and AEITA is one of my all time favorite books! This guy comes out in August (?) so I need to review it soon. 

• Cinder by Marissa Meyer

I have been meaning to actually read this for like, a million years (okay maybe half a year), and so I need to just read this one. I'm currently reading this one and I'm really liking it so far. It's very intruiging to say the least, and I cannot wait to continue on with it!!

• A Court Of Mist And Fury by Sarah J Maas

This HUGE book came out a little while ago and I was highly anticipating the release. I can't wait to delve into this world and I cannot wait for it to come to life again. I feel as if I've been away too long. It's like returning home, every time I step into a fantasy book. 

• Sword and Verse by Kathy Macmillan 

This was featured in my first (and only; soon to be changed ;)) WOW, or Waiting On Wednesday post. I saw this one at my library and couldn't pass it up! I'm hoping this will satisfy the need for fantasy that acomaf will no doubt inflict on my heart. But I don't want this to be a book that I can't get through because of it *crosses entire body*.

If I actually have the time, I might also read some of the novellas from The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas. But, that's a serious maybe. Otherwise, I'll just read it some other time.

Thank you all for reading today's post! Comment your TBR's for July, and let me know if you think you'll finish it!

~Evie