Thank you to Brittany @ Grisha Lieutenant for tagging me to do this fun “Totally Should’ve” book tag (created by lively video blogger Katytastic.)
1. A book that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE had a sequel.
It’s no secret that I adore Lauren Oliver’s novel, Before I Fall. The lovely writing and compelling story make me want to read more, plus there’s a certain male character I’d love to see get another chance–sorry if that’s vague, but we’re spoiler-free here at Eve Messenger’s OtherWORDly Endeavors. 🙂
2. A book/series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE had a Spin-Off series.
Fangirl already has a spin-off with Simon and Baz in Carry On, but one-of-a-kind, adorable Levi is the character I’d most like to read a spin-off about: growing up with his big, blond brothers, working in the coffee shop, overcoming his unique challenge.
Artist: Noelle Stevenson (I think!?)
3. An author who TOTALLY SHOULD write more books.
V.E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab!
4. A character who TOTALLY SHOULD’VE ended up with someone else.
What randomly popped into my head just now is that Cinderella should end up, not in a cliched relationship with Prince Charming, but in a loving relationship with his dark, lovely, girl-knight sister. That would be cool.
5. A book/series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE ended differently.
Not that I’d like a different ending, just a more complete one. In Sarah Dessen’s book, The Truth About Forever, a major plot question is raised at the beginning, which is never answered. That was kind of frustrating.
6. A book/series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE had a movie franchise.
If it’s done right, Patrick Ness’ Chaos Walking would be amazing.
7. A book/series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE had a TV show.
Off the top of my head, I can’t think of any novels I’d want adapted into a TV series.
8. A book/series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE only had one point of view
The Future of Us. Emma and Jay’s POV voices were confusingly similar, and the story was really about Emma anyway. One POV would’ve worked great.
9. A book/series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE had a cover change.
I wholeheartedly agree with Brittany @ Grisha Lieutenant on this one. I love the story Ella Enchanted, but nothing about this cover works.
10. A book/series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE kept the original covers.
I appreciate beautiful covers but am not adept at keeping track of originals vs. new edition covers, etc., so I abstain from answering this question.
11. A series that TOTALLY SHOULD’VE stopped at book #1.
I must have issues with attention span or something because I rarely stick with a series past books one or two–with some notable exceptions, including Throne of Glass and A Darker Shade of Magic. . . . SQUIRREL.
— Eve Messenger
I Nominate:
Michelle @ The Bibliophile Struggle
Carolyn @ A Hundred Thousand Stories
Lila @ The Bookkeeper’s Secrets
Astra @ A Stranger’s Guide to Novels
Marie @ Drizzle and Hurricane Books
Eve Messenger 
haha thanks for the tag! i love your alternate ending to cinderella!
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Thanks for the tag! I can’t wait to do this (:
Great answers too btw!
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Oh, good, I’m glad you can do it. Isn’t it a fun tag?!
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The Chaos Walking trilogy would be such an awesome movie if done right. I think it’s kind of hard to do right though.
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Now that you mention it, it really would be hard to do as a movie. Maybe a graphic novel.
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Agree with VE Schwab and Chaos Walking – evethough I haven’t read the series yet. haha 🙂
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Yay, a girl after my own heart. V.E. Schwab is amazing!!
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I can’t wait to read ADSOM! 😀 I’m planning to read it this weekend.
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Then you’re in for an awesome weekend. I’m excited for you!!
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Thank you! I have high expectation about ADSOM. 😀
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Thank you for the tag!
Ooooh now you got me imagining Fangirl with a spin-off series…
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You’re welcome for the tag, Astra! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. 😀
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What a fun post! I LOVE your alternate love interest for Cinderella!!
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Michelle!! I MUST add you to the nominees for this tag. I hope you can do it!
The Cinderella idea was still rolling around in my head when I woke up this morning. I think I might have to do some writing on it today and see where it leads. . . .
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That is a story that I’m dying to read! I will so happily do this tag!! Thank you!
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I love your take on Cinderella! If you spin that premise into a novel, I will be first in line to read it. 🙂
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That would be awesome! I’m working on another novel at present, so I’m hoping to get the Cinderella piece written as a short story. It’s a fun one!
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I love, love, love your answer for #4. Someone should write that book.
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Thanks, Tina! It’s funny how a little random idea can take off like that. In the last two days I’ve written 2,000 words and lots more ideas are coming. This story wants to be written!
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You wouldn’t believe how excited I am to hear that. I was just talking to my friends the other day about how badly I needed more of exactly that sort of stories.
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I’m so glad!
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