This Book Tag was originally created by The Book Archer on Youtube - Check out her video, and many more, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYfgq8HgDc0
I first saw this tag on Youtube and thought that this would be the perfect way to share
more of my opinions regarding popular books and series'. I would love to hear your own answers to the questions of the tag, be sure to comment your answers below in the comment section or tweet them to @DaisyReviews1
1. A POPULAR BOOK OR SERIES THAT YOU DID NOT LIKE
I found this question quite tricky when I was planning my answers, as I usually don't bother reading the rest of a series if I didn't like the first instalment. However, there have been numerous YA series' in which I have loved the first book and then felt severely let down in the subsequent books. So for this question I am going to have to say the Divergent series by Veronica Roth but more specifically the final book Allegiant. I absolutely adored the first book in this series, which you can see in a review of the book I did last year. I loved the world Roth created and the majority of the characters were well thought out and loveable. Unfortunately for me Insurgent and Allegiant didn't really live up to my expectations. If you asked me what Insurgent was about I wouldn't be able to tell you and, in my opinion, Allegiant left a massive hole in the narrative that left me bewildered and confused. And don't even get me started on the ending of Allegiant! 
2. A POPULAR BOOK OR SERIES THAT EVERYONE ELSE SEEMS TO HATE BUT YOU LOVE
Now this was an easy answer for me. The Beautiful Dead series by Eden Maguire is probably one of the series that I have read that I feel didn't receive the hype it truly deserves. I read this series a few years ago but even now I still think about the characters and the mysterious plot. Usually, I steer clear of love stories like this but the characters, plot and mystery made the book not too cheesy or cliché. This series is especially great to read if you are looking for an easy read or you just want a break from intense fiction.
3. A POPULAR BOOK GENRE THAT YOU HARDLY REACH FOR
I probably read quite a large range of different genres, from classics to YA fiction, but the one genre that I really regret not picking up sooner is Horror/Thriller. I have probably dodged this genre for quite a few years now as I honestly had no idea where to start. Recently, however, I read Joe Hill's Horns and although this is not a typical hard-core horror like other writers, I did really enjoy the horror aspect to the book. This year I really want to delve into this genre more.
4. A POPULAR CHARACTER THAT YOU DO NOT LIKE
There are very few characters that I absolutely adore. Probably the most popular character that I have disliked is Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. I loved these books but at points I just felt that Katniss was a little boring as a main protagonist. I know that the whole idea was to highlight the effects of the games and the Capitol's rule but honestly she is probably one of the most annoying characters I have experienced in a long time.
5. A POPULAR AUTHOR THAT YOU CAN'T SEEM TO GET INTO
Although I have only read 1 of his books from start to finish, Patrick Ness is one of those authors that I just can't get into. I was bought a copy of The Knife of Never Letting Go a few years ago as a gift and it is still on my shelf gathering dust. I have tried a few times to get into the book but for some reason I just can't get into this fantasy world. To try to remedy this, I purchased More Than This and I did really enjoy this plot but still couldn't get to the same level of attachment I have experienced with other series' and authors. (If you know of any of Patrick Ness's books that you think I would enjoy please let me know in the comments)
Please can we stop with all these unnecessary love triangles. Ever since the Twilight Saga I have dreaded the notion of love triangles and still can't quite fathom why so many brilliant authors resort to using this over-used and cliché trope.
7. A POPULAR SERIES THAT YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN READING
The Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead doesn't appeal to me. I have endured countless vampire related YA fictions that have endless amounts of instalments in each and, to be honest, I do not think I endure another. If anyone has a compelling argument though as to why I should give it a try please feel free to attack the comments box.
8. WHAT MOVIE OR TV SHOW ADAPTATION DO YOU PREFER MORE THAN THE BOOK?
I am a huge advocate for the idea that the book is always better than the film or TV show. So it pains me to say that when I saw this question I knew exactly what book series I would talk about. I have read a few of the instalments of The 100 series by Kass Morgan and I was indifferent towards the plot and its characters. After reading these I thought I would see how the television show compared and I was pleasantly surprised. Although it has severely drifted from the original books I love the characters and the how the narrative has been shaped in the show. The one negative of the show, which I am still a bit disappointed with, is the neglect of Glass and her story. 
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