When I signed up for this awesome hop hosted by Cuddlebuggery, my mind spun with possibilities. Do you know how hard it is for me to pick JUST ONE series as my favorite series? SO HARD. I considered Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi, The Girl of Fire and Thorns series by Rae Carson, the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, the Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce, and dozens other, because the world is too vast for just one favorites, you know? I don't have favorites. I don't have bests. I have a million series I love just for being themselves.
But in the end, I chose a series I love that deserves a hundred times more recognition for its awesomeness.
The Archived by Victoria Schwab!
Why it rocks:
TEH FEELS
In the first book, Mac, our heroine, is dealing with grief and loneliness and the messy bits about being someone who frequently tussles with the dead. it's a tough life for a teenage girl, and Mac's got a tough exterior.
TEH WRITING
This atmosphere of this book is rich, moody, and dark, just like the covers. The prose is gorgeous and lyrical even when it carves your heart out with it's razor edges.
TEH WESLEY
WESLEY AYERS IS PERFECT. It's just a fact, really.
TEH CONCEPT
OMG. My friend Gaby described this book as being, "An episode of Doctor Who written by Neil Gaiman", and accurate statement is accurate.
TEH COVERS
You want them. You know you do. Just look at them. In person they are velvety and gorgeous and... yeah. You want them
And you can win them! OPEN INTERNATIONALLY
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I just read The Archived this week and it's SO GOOD. I'm dying to get my hands on The Unbound.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read these books yet! I KNOW, the horror. =( But that's why I want to read 'em. I've heard so many good things and I just want to find out what this is all about (and TEH WESLEY).
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win because I need Wesley sass in my life and do not have physical copies of the books. sob.
ReplyDeleteAhh I've seen this cover so many times, but never actually looked into it. UNTIL NOW.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING. This is definitely going on my TBR list. The concept is so original and dark and mysterious and DEATH.
I've heard so many good things about this series--the first book in particular. I really ought to move The Archived up my reading priority list and see what all the fuss is about!
ReplyDeleteI've downloaded The Archived, but haven't gotten to it yet. I've only heard good things so far!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this series yet, but from what you said about it, I surely will. When you typed, "An episode of Doctor Who written by Neil Gaiman," I was sold. I can't wait to read this! :)
ReplyDeleteI would like these books because I've heard great things about them.
ReplyDeleteI would loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee to win because these babies are my new obsession and I really want to own physical copies to read them again and again. Also, ugh those freaking covers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing such good things about the series overall!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, because the covers are AMAZING! Plus, I've read several reviews of the series so now I want to see what the fuss is about.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved The Archived. It was dark and sometimes creepy, and incredibly unique. I felt for the characters, I had a connection with them. And you can't deny that the covers are beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this series yet but have heard some great things about it! =D
ReplyDeleteI saw the books in goodreads but i didn't read it but OMG i love the covers they are absolutely beautiful and i love Doctor who so i now i'm going to love this. I said love a lot of times but i can'thelp myself i' VERY excited!!!
ReplyDeletebecause i haven't read yet!
ReplyDeleteI love Victoria Schwab, I only read Vicious but I didn't read this series yet, although I want to! I'm so glad you chose this series because Victoria deserves more recognition and I hope this series get a third book :)
ReplyDeleteThese books look really interesting and I love the covers! I've been wanting to read them for a while. Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy main reason (not gonna lie), The Cover. I also want to read it because I just subscribe Victoria Schwab's YT channel and she's cool! Anyway is "Teh" typo or it's a term that has connection to the story?
ReplyDeleteI read Vicious by her and I LOVED it! Her writing style is wonderful and Im currently reading the archived and would love to get the unbound! :D
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to read these for a long time now!! I'd love to finally have the chance. :)
ReplyDelete-Lauren
I'd love to win these books because I've heard such good things about them and I would love to own such gorgeous books (because damn look at that coverporn) <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway (:
I love the audiobook of the Archived! I havent been able to get Unbound yet, and I need a copy of the Archived so I can have that book holding experience :)
ReplyDeleteI so badly want to read this duology (or may be turned into trilogy) as I have heard only amazing things about this series
ReplyDeleteI have been (figuratively) dying to read these books but doesn't look like my library will be getting them anytime in the not too distant future.
ReplyDeleteI've been dying to read these since I first read the description for The Archived! They sound creepy and full of paranormal and mystery - perfect for me!
ReplyDeleteThey sound super incredible and I just love the covers. I am definitely excited to read the books myself. Thank you <3
ReplyDeleteThey sound interesting and I love the covers.
ReplyDeleteI have actually just recently read The Archived and to say I absolutely loved it, would be quite an understatement. Such an amazingly written book, great plot and characters, eerie and mysterious atmosphere.. Dying to read The Unbound!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a giveaway! :)
The premise sounds interesting and `cause there is a awesome male character! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing these books all over the booktubers and blogging community! I've heard so many good things about this! Awesome giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many people rave about The Archived and the synopsis sounds really interesting to me but I haven't had the chance to get my hands on a copy yet...which is why I would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so cool!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win because I really like getting to know new books that I normally wouldn't read.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Archived! I haven't yet read the Unbound, but the Archived is honestly one of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time. Victoria Schwab's writing is so beautiful and atmospheric and of course there's Wesley (and Roland, who is modelled after the tenth doctor!).
ReplyDeleteI want to win because these books sound interesting
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read this series so badly for ages!
ReplyDeleteI'd decided I wasn't going to read this until you compared it to Doctor Who. *adds to TBR*
ReplyDeleteBecause they sound amazing and they've been on my wishlist forever lol :) Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, the covers are amazing. Second, the story sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteMy friend read the first one and I've been meaning to check them out, the covers look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCause i never win anything, just kidding (no, i'm not)
ReplyDeleteI've been a fan of miss Schwab for quite a while and I love her way with words (Vicious was amazing) and the cover can only be a plus! :D
"An episode of Doctor Who written by Neil Gaiman" - Are you kidding me? That was enough for me.
ReplyDeleteBut those covers look freaking amazing, and the way you described them has me making grabby hands at your post.
WANT.
Well . . . I'm halfway through THE ARCHIVED and I'm loving it, so I'd love to get my hands on THE UNBOUND! It's an amazing book and like you said, deserves more recognition than it received!
ReplyDeleteI read The Archived and really liked it. I'm looking forward to reading The Unbound. Gorgeous covers and I love the book theme.
ReplyDeleteHaha I agree, It's SO HARD to choose just one!; but you picked well! haha, I read the Archived and I loved it so much but I get my book at the library so I don't own it :/, I am not sure if i would chose The Unbound or The Archived if i would win ( you give away only one right ?)
ReplyDeleteI've been interested in these since I first saw the cover (I say that so often these days) but I still haven't gotten around to them. I sooo want them after reading this post.
ReplyDeleteI've had these on my to read list for a while now! I love the concept and the covers are so cool. I actually bought the first one but I haven't read it yet. Bad me.
ReplyDeleteDoctor Who! I love the show, and it in book form? Feel free to sign me up! How have I not heard of this series before?
ReplyDeleteBought an ebook of The Archived and totally loved it. I'm in love with Ms. Schwab's writing. :) So of course, I wanna win her books! And I really, really want to read The Unbound. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this series yet but lately EVERYONE has been talking about it. It's probably time I actually read it ;) And I love the list you made for why it's so amazing; I should really read The Archived soon!
ReplyDeleteI read a few chapter samples of The Archived when it was still on netgalley and it was amazing! Never got around to buying it though so this is a great chance to start rereading it thoroughly.
ReplyDeleteI'm participating in the blog hop too, and I chose His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman and Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas as the best series' that influenced me when I was reading in high school. :)
Joy @ Thoughts By J
I've been wanting to read this series. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBecause I have heard nothing but good things about the Archived and really want to read it for myself. Thanks so much for the chance to win.=)
ReplyDeleteBecause the covers look so beautiful..
ReplyDeleteI've heard they are really good and I'm interested to know why. Plus, the cover are pretty awesome. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you!
I'd love to win because these books sound amazing, and I've been wanting to read them for a while! :D Thank you for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteVelvety and gorgeous is right up my alley!
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Brittany
Loved The Archived!! I've been dying to read it again before I get my hands on The Unbound. If I had these two together, it would be just perfect! Also...who wouldn't want to own a book featuring Wesley Ayers?!
ReplyDeleteI love The Archived, from the cover to the story and would really, really want to get The Unbound. ;)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Archived yet, but those covers.....*grabby hands* I NEED to get started on the series soon.
ReplyDeleteBecause you said Wesley was perfect, and now I want Wesely
ReplyDelete88dreamers @ Seriesly Reading
Ah! I have the first one on my wishlist for the longest time, and because "An episode of Doctor Who written by Neil Gaiman" sounds extremely fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway :)
I've wanted to read The Archived ever since I've read the synopsis! Also I have heard a lot of great things about this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteUmm a Neil Gaiman Doctor Who episode is pretty much 100% the way to get me interested in a series haha
ReplyDeleteI want to win because it was described as "An episode of Doctor Who written by Neil Garman". That is like perfection.
ReplyDeleteI read (and lurved) THE ARCHIVED and need to get on the second one stat! Gaby totally nailed it, too. LOVE.
ReplyDeleteThe story sounds so amazing! I really would love to read them!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read the archived since I first heard of it but I haven't enough money to order anything right now. Almost all of my favourite booktubers and bloggers are going on and on about how awesome it is and, gosh, I want it so badly. I even adore doctor who and NG books so it's the perfect combination, right? This giveaway is, therefore, awesome
ReplyDeleteTHE ARCHIVED. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI am DYING to read this series! I've heard nothing but good things about it.
ReplyDeleteBecause I really want to read these books :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great chance! :)
I've been dying to read these books ever since I first heard about of them. The story sounds soooo good!! I can't wait to get my hands on them :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to read them, they sound good!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, THE COVERS ARE GORGEOUS!!!! I’ve been dying to read this series for a while and I’ve heard amazing things about it :) Thanks for the fab giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I wanted to read them anyway, but then you said the thing about Doctor Who and Neil Gaiman and I need them NOW.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about these books, i've been wanting to read them for so long!
ReplyDeleteIve heard so many good things about the Archived and would absolutely love to get a chance to read (and own) it!
ReplyDeleteBecause, WESLEY! I've read The Archived but not The Unbound so I hope to remedy that...
ReplyDeleteAnd + Vicious, Victoria's writing is really gorgeous.
They sound awesome!
ReplyDeleteThese books sound amazing! They have been on my TBR for a long time! Thanks for the giveaway! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for this amazing giveaway - I would love to win because this series looks so original and great!
ReplyDeleteTEH COVERS primarily but I've also been hearing and reading a lot of raves about this series and I want to experience it myself! Thanks for this giveaway :D
ReplyDeleteBecause I've heard nothing but good stuff about this series and author !
ReplyDeleteI'm tired of being Victoria Schwab virgin :)
Your friend Gaby's statement is all I need to want to read this. :D
ReplyDeleteI´d love to win cause Í´m sure I would love this series!! :P
ReplyDeleteI've heard nothing about this series, so I'm all for reading anything that's new to me, plus, since Wesley's perfect, I must read about him.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read them! :D
ReplyDeleteI want to win because I read the first one and luuuurrvved it and just need to get my hands on the second one.
ReplyDeleteI love to win because I heard so many good things about these books and I haven't read them yet. thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI've had this series on my TBR/wishlist for so long but haven't had a chance to start it yet. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to read these for a while now so I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway :)
I want to win because I want those books
ReplyDeleteI've heard fantastic things about this series and that VE Schwab is an amazing author! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteA lot of my friends read it and loved it so I'm really curious if I'm going to like them as well. Hope I'll get the chance to read them soon.
ReplyDeleteI would like to win because I've been wanting to read these books for the longest. Alas, due to financial issues I haven't been able to buy any books and there isn't a library within a hundred miles of where I live.
ReplyDeleteThose covers are gorgeous! I want these books so bad.
ReplyDeleteSince before The Archived was released I've wanted to read it. I just never got the chance to. I'd love to get it and the covers are gorgeous. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI bought The Archived on my nook a while ago and know that I will just love the series. I have heard such great things about Ms. Schwab.
ReplyDeleteAn episode of of Doctor Who written by Neil Gaiman?? Sounds like something I'd love! (Although Neil Gaiman did write an Episode of Doctor Who -- The Doctor's Wife -- it was awesome!).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
I have been intrigued about this series since I first heard of it. Tried to win an ARC of the first one, but didn't and just haven't had the money to buy it yet.
ReplyDeleteThe series looks good. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI want to win because this book has been praised both in the Booktube community and in the book blogs I come across, and I want to know what all the fuss is about :-)
ReplyDeleteI have just finished reading V.E. Schwab's other novel, Vicious and I really enjoyed it, especially her writing style. I have also read great reviews about this series and I'm really looking forward to reading them as well that's why I want to win this.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I checked The Archived out from the library last year and LOVED it- I'd love to have a copy of my own (and continue hte series, of course :P)
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ReplyDeleteUm. Excuse me. But... Doctor Who and Neil Gaiman? Do you WANT to give me a heart attack over here??
ReplyDeleteAt this point, I'm mainly entering to get a copy to add to my school's fiction collection (I'm a Library Assistant). Because I have a tab open to get the ebook right now
I've heard about these before but up until now they never caught my eyes. The covers are so pretty! I think I'll give them a try!
ReplyDeleteI've got an e-book version of it that I haven't started yet but i'd love a paperback copy! The covers are stunning!
ReplyDeleteI have heard good things about this author and this series. I haven't gotten to read them, so your giveaway is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you
Tia
This series sounds amazing and the covers are great.
ReplyDeleteI heard great things about this books and I'd really love to read them! They are not available were I live and getting them online is a bit expensive, so winning this giveaway would be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick - I keep meaning to read these!! I loved Vicious, so I know I love the writing style. I'm sure it will be great. So glad to have found your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe books sounds very promising and very interesting! I want to read those. Thanks for this giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read this series! I've heard so many good things about them. :))
ReplyDeleteHeard nothing but good things about this series, I will read it eventually!!
ReplyDeleteI want to win because I have not read these books, and I really want to. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your reasons why these books rock, who wouldn't want to win them? ^__^
ReplyDeleteBecause I haven't read these books yet :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win these because they have been on my want list forever and they just look soooooo good. Plus, the weather is getting warmer and I need some awesome new reads to enjoy at the park on a sunny day :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win because I love the concept of the book! And I read the first one from the library and I loved it and they have been on my wishlist forever!
ReplyDeleteI've seen these books everywhere for about a year and still haven't had a chance to read them yet and I absolutely love the premise! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this because I've heard amazing things about them! I think it looks like a series I'd enjoy and hope to read it soon! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBecause I haven't read them
ReplyDeleteI would love to win because this series sounds amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
A lot of people have been raving about how good this series is! I would love to read it and join in with the fan base!
ReplyDeleteHaven't read nor heard much about them, though the covers have popped up on my screen quite a lot. I love getting books that otherwise haven't got much of my attention. They tend to be good! :D
ReplyDelete+JMJ+
ReplyDeleteSomeone who tussles with the dead is right up my alley! I also love the quick descriptions you have of this book and its characters. =)
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd like to read these books, because I like books that in some way are about reading, or libraries and books themselves.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read these books for a time now. Thank you for this giveaway! :)
ReplyDelete-Cindy C.
These books look really interesting and I absolutely love both of the covers!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBecause i would lile to read them badly since forever.
ReplyDeleteThe Archived may or may not be sitting in my Nook right now. >.> But I need copies of both for my school library, so most definitely entering!
ReplyDelete(This is Darith L)
ReplyDeleteThey sound really awesome. :D
The covers are great and the story sounds awesome.
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