It’s been a while since I did a Top Ten Tuesday, but I’m jumping back in with today’s prompt: “Top 10 Books Set In a Place I’d Love to Visit!” It was surprisingly hard to come up with locations for these, but then again, we don’t exactly read fantasy books because they’re set in a world that we would easily survive in, so that does knock off most of my possible options.
A Court of Mist and Fury (Velaris)
I’ve been in love with Velaris (and this book) since reading it in June, and would happily go there in a heartbeat.
Caraval (Caraval, obviously)
Would it be a little scary and probably not my best decision? Yes. Would I still want to go? Also very much yes.
Love & Gelato (Florence)
I would happily go just for the titular gelato alone, honestly.
Tokyo Ever After (…Tokyo)
Tokyo’s so fun, and I would love to go there again.
Love & Other Great Expectations (London + various other UK destinations)
Here’s my review of the book! Definitely check it out if you love books about books, scavenger hunts, or just a good YA romance. The main character travels to various literary-themed locations in the UK for a competition, and it’s just such a good read for any book-lover.
Anna and the French Kiss (Paris)
Was the book the best thing I’ve ever read? No (and that’s by 8th-grade-me’s standards). Did it being set in Paris save it? Yes, yes it did.
Tales From Shadowhunter Academy (Alicante)
I might be killed if I went to Alicante (particularly after the conclusion of The Dark Artifices), but… it sounds pretty.
Percy Jackson (Camp Half-Blood)
Yes, please, let me go to Camp Half-Blood.
Anne of Green Gables (Avonlea)
Avonlea sounds so lovely and fun; I’d love the chance to visit.
Breda’s Island (Ireland)
Here’s my review of the book! It’s a lovely middle-grade book about reconnecting with family and overcoming generational trauma, set against the backdrop of a small Irish village.
Eating gelato sounds like a nice plan. I love feasting on cold, sweet things during the summer.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-set-in-a-place-id-love-to-visit/
I feel like Caraval would scare me, but Avonlea (or even Prince Edward Island in general) would be a dream come true!!!
(My TTT this week)
Velaris sounds awesome- haven’t read those books but have heard so much. And Love & Gelato was awesome- I need to read the next two.
Tokyo is a place I’d love to visit.
Florence made my list this week too!
Oh yes, I’d love to visit Caraval! Great list!