Top Ten Tuesday: Seasonal Vibes

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Each week features a book related topic to spotlight your Top Ten.

Topic:

Seasonal Vibes

Not going to lie, I'm not a Halloween person at all. I don't like jump scares. I look at things logically, and half the time I'm thinking that isn't real and the other time, I'm thinking that isn't scary, it's gross to be gross. Then on top of that dealing with kids that don't like to be scared and trying to keep them calm, I'm more of a Fall person then Halloween. Give me leaves, hot chocolate, the beautiful fall color pallet from August 1st to October 31st ...then it becomes Christmas!

One thing I do like about the Fall Season, it gets darker. It feels more cozy. Fuzzy blankets, fire places (sometimes, we're fighting to get out of the 90's and into fall weather right now), just the snuggliness of the season. 

Despite the dislike for spooky stuff in general, I do like reading a decent gothic style read. I like the darker undertones or settings without the creepiness. I usually like to read a lot of light and happy contemporary romances, or intriguing historical fictions, or bright and captivating fantasy, but sometimes, a darker story is needed. 

Some of these have already been featured recently, but they just fit so well for this topic, I had to showcase them again.

The Price of Privilege Trilogy 

by Jessica Dotta

This series has the classic gothic romance feel that leaves you hooked, needing to know what will happen and how in the heck, did that happen? This is a series I couldn't put down and I recommend to everyone. It leaves you with your jaw on the floor multiple times, never knowing what will be thrown at you next. 

 

The Shepherd King Duology

by Rachel Gillig

This series is set in a misty world. The mist is always there, it already has this ominous feel to the story with what is hidden in the mist. Add in the other aspects of mystery, it has a very interesting gothic feel. 

Against the Tide

by Elizabeth Camden

This is a historical fiction book, rich in history. The backdrop of this story gives it that moody, kind of greyish, wiped out feeling. Then as the story unfolds and you see what this story is about and how it affects the people, and it to me gives off that gothic feel for me, even though not. 

The Curse of Misty Wayfair

Haunting at Bonaventure Circus

The Reckoning of Gossamer Pond

by Jaime Jo Wright

I will say, it's not just these 3 stories from Jaime Jo Wright, but all of her stories. Her books offer such a unique feel when you read them, it's hard not to get caught up in them. These are all duel time line mysteries with just a pinch of the spooky feel, without being spooky-spooky. The mystery is the driving force. It makes you question and the feel of the books really make them all the more fun. 

Skyworld Series

by Morgan L. Busse

Steampunk, ominous mist, purges, sky pirates. It definitively has the more darker vibe, but without the grossness of a horror story this is an interesting sci-fi / mystery. This is a YA read of people surviving high up in the mountains away from a killer mist. The search is on, on how to cure the mist, so people can live freely again, but who wants it to continue? 

Palace of Darkness 

by Tracy Higley

Tracy Higley has written some fabulous ancient history based stories, this is one of them set in the rock city of Petra. This book set in a city of stone with an evil queen plotting, has a very dark feel about it. It's not spooky, but it has an intensity to it. The interesting setting and the ominous feel give it that feel of the season, without the spook. 

Friend Me

by John Faubion

Mystery Thriller read all the way. It's a little older read, so the tech listed is already outdated, but the story was one that left me hooked. It is a creepy ready, because we know things like this have happened. Dateline previews have already shown that! This was such a nail biter at times and the villain is written in such a way, it makes you want to reach through the book. 

Gilt Hollow

by Lori Langdon

This is an atmospheric read, perfect for the season. Mystery/ thriller, who-done-it style. Mixed with some romance. This is one of those books that is perfect for the time of the year. It has that darker undertone, but not one that will jump out in your face and then laugh and run away. This is a build up, secrets are uncovered, it leaves you guessing till the reveal. 

This week was a bit of a modge-podge of series and stand-alones. 

What do you like to read this time of year? 

Do you like to read atmospheric stories all year, do you like the atmosphere to fit the time of year for you?