Welcome to another TTT! This week’s topic is fictional crushes. I had eye surgery last Friday, and can’t see and am recovering so I am re-posting my book boyfriends TTT from 4 years ago! All my picks still ring true, and I’ve also got a million more I could add. Maybe I’m alone in this (I know I’m not alone in this), but I fall a little in love with some of the guys from the books I read. It’s not even hard. So here are some of my favorite book boyfriends (because I have more than 10… sorry, not sorry) that still give me the swoons 4 years later.
1. Rhysand from the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
Then I would have torn apart the world to get you back.
He’s powerful, protective, handsome, loyal, sensuous, and darkly firm, yet caring. And the things he says to Feyre make me swoon every single time.
2. Thomas Cresswell from the Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Sarah J. Maas
He’s so dapper and intelligent and forward thinking. And he’s so sweet and silly and loyal and has the driest humor. He’s so protective of Audrey Rose, it just makes me melt. AND READ WHAT HE SAYS:
For there are no limits to the stars, their numbers infinite. Which is precisely why I measure my love for you by the stars. An amount too boundless to count.
3. Étienne St.Clair from Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Basically he’s just loving and romantic. I don’t think he’s super cute in my mind, but his personality and who he is makes him the ideal boyfriend.
4. Carswell Thorne from The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
He’s snarky and egotistical, but also funny and sweet. Major crushing going on over here.
5. Malyen Oretsev (a.k.a Mal) from the Shadow and Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo
He was Alina’s best friend before they fell in love, and it’s so sweet to hear about their relationship. I just want a Mal for myself! And read this swoony thing he says:
“I’ve walked half the length of Ravka for you, and I’d do it again and again and again just to be with you, just to starve with you and freeze with you and hear you complain about hard cheese every day. So don’t tell me we don’t belong together.”
6. Lucien Vanserra from the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
I have always loved Lucien’s friendship with Feyre. It’s so sweet. I love that he falls in love with all he can, no matter what anyone thinks. He feels very deeply. He’s very loyal to those he cares about, and he’s super snarky and witty. I love his sarcasm. Plus, he’s super handsome regardless of his scars and russet eye.
7. Cassian from the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
Ok, ok… I’m trying to not make everything about the ACOTAR men, but it seems to be happening. Cassian is super powerful. He has wings, so he can fly me anywhere I want. He’s super confident and cocky, which I don’t always like, but he doesn’t go overboard with it.
8. Jaxon Tyrus Rafferty (a.k.a Rafe) from the Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson
He’s noble and wonderful!
9. W.W. Hale the Fifth from the Heist Society series by Ally Carter
The gorgeous best friend. He ad Kat have the best tension, and I love their shenanigans. He’s rich and classy, and is always looking out for Kat. His previous life goes to show how unlikely a candidate he is for Kat’s crew, but he fits in so well because you can tell how much he cares for her.
10. Sam from the Newsoul trilogy by Jodi Meadows
This guy is Mr. Perfect, in my book. Because he’s been reincarnated so many times, he’s extremely smart, talented, and mature. He’s unbelievably caring and considerate. He adores Ana and helps her figure out that she’s worth so much more than her birth mother has been telling her her whole life. And he’s musical. Like really, he is an amazing musician. He made me melt a little.
Who are your fictional crushes?
I have not met any of your book boyfriends, but I’m seeing some of their names popping up a lot.
Have a great week.
Thanks for visiting. :)
I haven’t read any of these books yet, but Rhysand has beautiful eyes. :)
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I KNOW. I love that fanart of him. lol
Great list!
Thanks!
I know some of those, but am not fond and others I don’t know, but THORNE THOUGH. <3
RIGHT!? Thorne makes me swoon!
Carswell is on my list too (and I have also used the same artwork, yay)!
Yay! I love that picture of him. Such piercing eyes!
Ah yes, Etienne St. Clair is a keeper. I’ve heard such great things about Stalking Jack the Ripper. With quotes like that from its’ hero, I’m definitely going to read it.
Oh my goodness, yes. SJTR and HPD are both absolutely amazing. Highly recommended. :)
Rhysand reminds me of a rock star from the 80s, but more reliable, powerful, and loyal. He is definitely my favorite SJM hero.
Hehe. I love it. And I love him!
I like that art for Carswell Thorne. :)
Great picks!
Lauren @ Always Me
Me too! So dreamy. :)
Thanks! And thanks for visiting!
I mean, we all need to re-post our favorite book boyfriends! :)
Wishing you a good recovery, Jana.
Book Boyfriends sounds nice. I did Personal Heroes, a slight twist but just a slight one this time.
OOh nice picks! I found myself wanting to avoid choosing YA titles for this particular topic. Color me weird I guess! Lol. But yeah, Sarah just knows how to write reallllly good boyfriends!
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Hale!
Great list!
I’ve heard so many good things about the Stalking Jack the Ripper series!
May your eye surgery recovery go well. You’re in my thoughts.
I pray it won’t take too long for your eyes to heal, Jana 🙏 and I think we all forgive you for having more than 10 book boyfriends! 😉
I could probably come up with a few, but this is not really my jam, so I tweaked the topic again today. I loved your list and reasoning. Thanks for hosting!
Love the quotes, great choices!
The Lunar Chronicles series has lots of great characters!
Happy TTT!
Susan
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