Top Ten Tuesday is a feature hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s theme is: Top Ten Books Which Feature Characters Who _____ (are musically inclined, have lost someone, have depression, who grow up poor, etc.)
It seems like a lot of beloved characters are, um, not doing so great, especially when we first meet them. Katniss is gnawing on tree bark, Harry’s living in a closet under the stairs, Celaena is in prison, having been raised by wolves assassins…. you get the picture. But some characters grew up more privileged. Of course, this does not mean conflict free, but it does often equate to a pretty ball gown or twenty. Let’s take a look!
Poor (literally) Max has two best friends and they both happen to be filthy rich. One happens to get murdered. So there’s that.
Homegirl is rich. Think parties, and lavish estates, and yes, the aforementioned dresses. But Madeline doesn’t want to just sit around on an estate, she wants to learn. And of course, not everyone is as privileged as she is…
Basically, when you’re rich enough to be buying other humans, you’re probably pretty rich. When your father is a general and wants you to marry into the elite, you’re probably pretty rich. When you develop feelings for your purchased human, you’re…. Kestrel.
One is a criminal from the slums, and one is training in the military’s elite. They’re as different as Day and Night June.
This bunch has money and island estates. As the title suggests, they’re running a bit low on morals.
As Kitty Doe, she’s an orphan destined to life of poverty. As Lila Hart, she’s destined to learn a lot about deceit from society’s upper echelon. In a mansion.
I mean, she lives in this big old southern house with a bunch of people who can use magic. I’m not seeing a downside.
Half the time, Sabine lives in a lovely house with her wealthy family and crappy boyfriend. The other half of the time she does not, but we won’t focus on that right now.
I don’t know if the Lightwood family is rich, but they want for nothing, and they live in a big institute in some special secret realm. That sounds rich to me, even though I am kind of grasping at straws by this point.
Fine, I know this one is out there, but I could not find one more! Besides, is any Top Ten list from me complete without a Hunger Games reference? Besides…
Great idea for a topic! I loved We Were Liars. 🙂
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Oddly, I did not 😉 But they certainly did have a luxurious lifestyle sometimes!
What a cool layout you used for this TTT and what creative selection of Rich and famous folks, too.
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Aw thank you so much!
Wow. Such a creative list this week. I love your ideas!
Aw thank you so much!
Very creative topic choice! I really want to read Liars, Inc. and Landry Park. I loved Pawn & Captive (The Blackcoat Rebellion) and I can’t wait for the next book. You definitely get an A for this week!
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Aw thank you! I cannot WAIT for Queen either- the whole Pawn series really took me by surprise, I never expected to enjoy it so much. And definitely read Liars, Inc. I never in a million years saw the ending coming!
Great list idea. I thought of billionaires myself but then I couldn’t think of any more than 2 books so I chose vampires instead. ? Happy Tuesday!
It was actually really hard! I had thought of a few off the top of my head, but then when I went to write it… it was hard! And I only wanted to include books I’d read, so it was even harder! I am off to read about your vampires now 😉
This is such a great idea! I really want to read Liars, Inc. And I still haven’t read The Winner’s Curse -shame on me. BUT I did read Legend -which I adored- the Hunger Games -of course- and City of Bones -which I really didn’t like as much.
This is such a great list! I’ll definitely try to pick up Liars, Inc, The Winner’s Curse and Pawn soon.
Thanks! I did not like City of Bones as much either 😉 Well, I didn’t mind the first couple books, but then after that… I was bored. SO BORED. And you should definitely check out those books- those are some I really loved!
Love this! Such a great direction to take the topic for this week! You’ve reminded me I really want to read Landry Park, I keep meaning to add it to the pile and forgetting, it’s going on this time!
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Thanks so much! Landry Park is pretty good, and I definitely plan to read Jubilee Manor (is it bad that it’s in large part because I love the title- “Jubilee Manor” just sounds so fun!)
Great list! 🙂 I really tried to think about rich YA characters, but all I can come up with is the characters of the Gossip Girl novels. And I guess the Princess Diaries books too 😀
OOOOH I hadn’t thought of those! I guess I need to read more books with rich characters hahah. I read about a lot of poor people living in the woods after the apocalypse and junk 😉
Cool choice of topic! I think we just love reading about the rich and famous, don’t we? Their lifestyles both fascinate and repulse us. I guess if I was going to add a few people to the list I’d say someone like Gatsby. I don’t really like The Great Gatsby, but there’s no denying that guy’s loaded.
I almost added him to the list actually, because it IS a book I’ve read, but then I decided I didn’t like the book at all so I skipped it! And you are SO right about how we respond to rich characters!
Ooh, I love this topic! I’m in the middle of We Were Liars at the moment, and you’re right about the Sinclairs – high on money, low on morals. Oh well, it’s always tough to balance… right? 😉 Great post!
Hahha thanks! And I am very curious as to what your thoughts will be when you finish We Were Liars, I will keep an eye out 😀
RICHARD GANSEY III. **flails forever because Gaaaansey** heh, he is definitely the epitome of rich. But omg, I love that you did the prompt this way! It’s true! Poor seems more popular?! I don’t know about you, but when I write, I loooove to make characters rich and have cool stuff. heh. BUT I DIGRESS. I need to read, like, all of these books. Except The Hunger Games OF COURSE. Katniss made it to my list this week too, but for very different reasons. XD
OMG I LOVE THE LIGHTWOODS SO MUCH.
I, um, haven’t read The Raven Boys yet. (SORRY!)But, at least I knew the reference, right? I promise I will read it soon.
And seriously! WHY is everyone so poor? Maybe I just read a disproportionate amount of books about poor people? I just don’t understand!
Ha, love your topic choice. And I don’t care what the topic is, it is always okay to have a Hunger Games reference.
Thank yoU! I agree, even if it is like “contemporary autobiographies”, I am probably gonna throw Katniss in somehow 😉
I like this list even though I’ve only read three of these (Winner’s Curse, City of Bones, and Hunger Games). This list definitely gave me some more ideas to read.
Thanks for sharing!
Amanda
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy if you read more of them 🙂
What a great idea for a list! I can’t think of anyone to add, but I always thought Nancy Drew was pretty rich, having a housekeeper and a dad who gave her a car.
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Have a great week!
Aw thanks! I have to admit, I haven’t read a full Nancy Drew book! But it does sound as though she was pretty well off!
Great list! I love the topic you chose. I did mine on redheads; here’s my TTT. Happy reading!
Thanks so much! Yours sounds so fun, off to check it out!
Ha. Love how you always mention the Hunger Games! This list is fun, so many books in it that want to read… Also, thanks to your title I have the Good Charlotte song stuck in my brain now!
I do, pretty much always. I have said I want to try to mention them in EVERY Top Ten, though it would be really hard 😉
YESSSS! I was really hoping someone else would have that song in their head too! Sorry 😉
Ah! I love Kestrel so much. I mean, I think A Little Princess by Burnett deserves to go on this list, but I have such a soft spot for that classic. Great list!
Ohh, I haven’t read A Little Princess! I agree, Kestrel is fabulous! Thanks so much 🙂
Great topic choice! Kestrel was the first that came to mind. Also, Lilac from These Broken Stars. Love both of those characters!
Ooooh I need to read These Broken Stars! What is wrong with me, why is it still on my shelf!? Soon, hopefullY!
Love the books you have picked out, the topic is very interesting as well 🙂 I loved Legend and The Hunger Games as well! I have yet to check out Laundry Park, it sounds so interesting.
Aw thanks! Landry Park was pretty interesting. There were certain parts that were “meh”, but as a whole, I liked it and want to know what happens next!
Great post! We Were Liars is on my TBR list. Everyone says it’s so good.
Aw thanks! I am the black sheep of We Were Liars, but everyone does seem to love it! I think my problem with it was that I knew what was going to happen, so it took away the fun 😉 Hope you love it!