Hi everyone! It’s time for another book tag – I know I haven’t done one lately except for the birthstone book covers which is so fun to do. I was tagged by dini @dinipandareads so go check out her amazing blog!
The rules are simple enough according to the original creator Rick MacDonnell over on his YouTube channel: With the In or Out book tag I quickly go through classic tropes and book features and talk about whether I’m “In” (I like them) or I’m “Out” (I don’t like them).Feel free to tag yourself! Change up the prompts in your videos [or blogs] if you’d like, or just use mine. Up to you.
So let’s get to it!
Reading the Last Page First
Outta here! Nope. I mean why spoil the whole thing? 😅 I can’t do it and won’t do it.
Enemies to Lovers
It’s my favorite trope, so I’m always in!
Dream Sequences
My first response is to say get outta here! But if I think about it, I think sometimes it works for me? It just depends if it’s written well.
Love Triangles
What can I say? I like controversy! lol…I’m in. Give me the drama and the MC better end up with whoever I want them to end up with or else I will be so sad.
Cracked Spines
I mostly read ebooks these days, but I can’t say that I’ve been one for cracking spines. But I’m going to say I’m in since it seems like it would make for an easier time reading a hardcover lol. I’ll have to try it next time I’m reading a physical book. I guess I’ve never thought to do it?
Back to My Small Town
IN! I love stories where the MC moves back to their small town.
Monsters are Regular People
I’m in! I actually enjoy stories where monsters are regular people. I think it makes for a more interesting world, don’t you think?
No Paragraph Breaks
OUT. How can there be no paragraph breaks? Please, break it up!
Multi-Generational Sagas
Yes, I’m totally in. I love multi-generational sagas maybe because they remind me of my own family and our multi-generational dramas.
Re-reading
Definitely IN. But I haven’t done much re-reading these days. I miss it a lot and I need to do it again.
Artificial Intelligence
I’m not a big sci-fi fan but I’d say I’m mostly In for this one. The books I’ve read so far with AI have been really entertaining!
Drop Caps
In! I think drop caps look good on a page.
Happy Endings
Very much IN. Hi, that’s what I’m here for in all the books I read – a happy ending! I know some stories don’t have happy endings but as long as there is closure, I can be happy with that.
Plot Points That Only Converge in the End
Half in, half out! Keep me engaged, make it make sense, get me to the end without frustrating me and I’d say it’s all good.
Detailed Magic Systems
I’m IN if you explain it to me simply. I’m a simple girl, throw too many complicated words at me and you’ll lose me. 😅 I’m here to escape, not to overthink things. But I do love a creative, unique magic system.
Classic Fantasy Races
I love a classic fantasy with the usual races, so I’m in. It’s why I enjoy fantasy in the first place because I was so fascinated with the different races.
Unreliable Narrators
I’m into it! I know it can get frustrating and even irritating, like the recent book I read but when everything is explained, I like a good twist.
Evil Protagonists
Mostly in. I like a good evil protagonist POV once in awhile! I mean they have their side of the story too right?
The Chosen One
In. It’s hard not to gravitate towards the Chosen One trope because it’s such a journey for one character. Yes, some people are over it and I get why, it’s overdone, but the journey of the chosen one is always a great story. So I’m always going to be a fan of this trope.
When the Protagonist Dies
If I’m in the mood to be miserable and cry? Sure. But mostly I’m OUT. I’m not going to invest all my time into this amazing character just to have them die at the end. I’m here for happy endings.
Really Long Chapters
OUT. Long chapters just feel like a slog to get through. Keep the chapters decent, short, get to the point but keep the story moving please.
French Flaps
Okay I had to google this one! Aren’t most books french flap covers? 🤔 I guess I’m in.
Deckled Edges
I had to google this one also! 😅 This is what happens when I read ebooks. Um, deckled edges? Sure I’m in. They don’t bother me!
Signed Copies by the Author
Definitely IN, but like I said, I mostly read ebooks. If I got a signed copy that would be great!
Dog-Earring Pages
OUT for me, but maybe in for you? I used to do it for like my college text books but for my fiction books I don’t dog-ear them.
Chapter Titles Instead of Numbers
I think chapter titles are cute but I like numbers so I’ll say I’m out. But not a hard out – I don’t mind chapter titles.
This month’s birthstone book cover is Turquoise, Tanzanite or Zircon for the month of December. The original creator of this book tag is Leslie @ Books Are The New Black so go check out her blog!
THE RULES
Mention the creator (Leslie @ Books Are The New Black ) and link back to me so I can see your post!
Pick 5+ book covers that match the current month’s Birthstone.
HAVE FUN!
Nominate people if you want!
December’s birthstone is Turquoise, Tanzanite and Zircon.
Here is Turquoise, Tanzanite and Zircon:
Let’s find some book covers in this color:
I nominate everyone! It’s a fun and easy tag to do so try it out. ☺️
This month’s birthstone book cover is Citrine and Topaz for November. This is such a beautiful birthstone! The original creator of this book tag is Leslie @ Books Are The New Black so go check out her blog!
THE RULES
Mention the creator (Leslie @ Books Are The New Black ) and link back to me so I can see your post!
Pick 5+ book covers that match the current month’s Birthstone.
HAVE FUN!
Nominate people if you want!
November’s birthstone is Topaz with an alternate being Citrine.
Today is my birthday! 🎉🎊 Since I’m a November baby, I’ve always resonated with Topaz being the birthstone but I actually love Citrine being an alternate because I actually love Citrine too – I have a Citrine bracelet I love to wear. Topaz comes in blue or yellow but I’m just gonna go with the yellow color today since it’s what I think November is- fall with warm colors!
Here is Topaz:
Let’s find some book covers in this color:
I nominate everyone! It’s a fun and easy tag to do so try it out. ☺️
Here’s a tag I saw on Kristin Kraves Books and I think it’s the perfect book tag to celebrate Halloween. So I thought I’d try it out too! The tag was originally created by Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlight.
Skull/Skeleton/Bones:
Pumpkin:
I don’t read books with pumpkin covers apparently! Had to google this one.
Blood:
I Still love this book cover and how subtle the blood was to me at first glance. I just loved the pink cover!
Spider, Bats, or other Creepy Creatures:
I like moths but I feel like they are used a lot in creepy book covers – maybe because of Silence of the Lambs? We do have this huge month in Hawaii that is huge(2 hand spans huge) and when it’s late at night and you see them hanging out on the ceiling of your porch – it can be frightening! lol…in filipino culture we always say it’s the spirit of a deceased loved one that is visiting us if you see one.
Something Witchy:
Love the musical but I didn’t read this book. I remember when it was so popular though!
Severed Body Part:
I can’t find a severed body part book cover for the life of me! So I’m going with Anatomy since it’s a book about medicine and they were doing surgery and cutting open bodies for science!
Full Moon:
Cemetery:
A book I still need to finish reading!
Haunted house:
This has a very haunted house in it!
Ghost:
Another book I’ve never read but always wanted to.
Classic Monster (vampire, werewolf, mummy, etc.):
I’m working on reading this one – I’m barely through chapter one. It seems like going to be an epic story though.
Candy:
I read this book, but I do not remember this being one of the covers for it! The one I read had a paper heart on it! But this works for this book tag.
Someone in a Costume/Mask:
This isn’t a mask or costume but it totally could be!
Orange and Black:
I heard mixed reviews about this one but the cover looks creepy and the closest to orange and black that I could find.
Something Creepy:
This cover looks pretty creepy with those hands on her face.
I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween if you celebrate! What’s your favorite Halloween candy? For me it’s been Snickers and Twix. 🤷🏻♀️
This month’s birthstone book cover is Opal and Pink Tourmaline for October. This is such a beautiful birthstone! The original creator of this book tag is Leslie @ Books Are The New Black so go check out her blog!
THE RULES
Mention the creator (Leslie @ Books Are The New Black ) and link back to me so I can see your post!
Pick 5+ book covers that match the current month’s Birthstone.
HAVE FUN!
Nominate people if you want!
October has 2 birthstones – lucky them!
Here is OPAL:
Let’s find some book covers in this color:
OKAY that one was hard! 😆
And here is birthstone number 2: PINK TOURMALINE
Let’s check out some book covers in this beautiful color:
I nominate everyone! It’s a fun and easy tag to do so try it out. ☺️