The 5-Star Books I'm Afraid To Re-Read

 

Hello,

Welcome to this week's Top Ten Tuesday prompt, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's prompt is "Books I’m Worried I Might Not Love as Much the Second Time Around" was honestly a lot more challenging than I imagine it would be. That's because I'm very good at re-reading my favorite books. Whenever, I need to reset a book slump or I'm seeking comfort, I will turn towards an old-favorite. So, I went through my Goodreads lists and checked to see if there were any 5-star reads I hadn't re-read, and I came across these 5 books. What do you know? I do indeed have books that I'm worried to re-read!

I first read On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta because a dear friend recommended it to me. I still have vivid memories reading this book because it was a visceral experience. I don't quite know why I haven't re-read it. Perhaps, subconsciously, I'm terrified of having my emotional wounds re-opened? A tad bit dramatic, no? 

As a teenager, I became obsessed with The Winner's Curse trilogy by Marie Rutkoski. I remember being so invested in these books that I would wait up until midnight on release day to purchase the books. I rated every book highly and I remember being put through the wringer by the author. I don't know that I will ever re-read this series, but I am grateful for it.

The Deal by Elle Kennedy is an interesting addition in this list because while I originally loved this book, I'm not entirely sure that love would endure today? I say this because the last few books by this author have not worked at all for me. That includes some of the later books in the Off-Campus series, and the spinoff books. I think I've simply outgrown Elle Kennedy's writing style. 

Then, we have The Kiss Quotient. Helen Hoang made me an instant fan with this book. I also really liked The Bride Test, but the last book, The Heart Principle, was not for me. I've always intended to go back to re-read The Kiss Quotient, but I never did. I think part of me is worried that I won't love it because I disliked The Heart Principle. I know it feels irrational to write it off based on my feeling of that one book. Maybe someday I'll summon the courage to re-read it. 🤞

Finally, I have a very recent 5-star read, Sangu Mandanna's The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. This book was close to perfection for me in terms of writing style, character development, and romance. While I'm including this in the list, I do think I'll eventually re-read it. Maybe before the next book releases? 😉

How about you? Do you have any books you are afraid to re-read?