Soo... as I was planning out this post, I realised that I haven't read all too many books with multiple points of view (or at least books that I actually enjoyed with multiple POVs). I've somewhat stretched the definition of "POV" to achieve this list, and so here they are :)
5. The Legend Trilogy by Marie Lu
This is one of my favourite trilogies of all time, and I thoroughly enjoyed the narration style. Having both June and Day narrate this series gave rich, detailed insight into the world and the characters. The layout, too, was beautiful – different colours and fonts for each character really helped to distinguish their voices, and gave just a little something more to the beauty of these books.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4. The Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy by Laini Taylor
This is one where I had to stretch the definition of POV, because the whole series is narrated in the third person. But the focus of the narration shifts throughout this story, so that is why I have included it: one moment we're following Karou, the next Zuzana, the next Akiva. It switches around constantly, and I loved getting such a holistic account of the world, the characters and the story.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
One of my favourite books from 2014, this story is also bawl-your-eyes-out-in-hysterics sad. The alternating voices and narration from Eleanor and Park was lovely to read, but also heartbreaking. When their points of view didn't line up, when they began to doubt themselves, when they went through unspeakable trauma and felt too ashamed to seek support from each other – this book was like torture. A wonderful, wonderful story told from the perspectives of two beautiful characters.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
This was one of those books that is so frustrating because the POV changed so frequently, leaving sections on cliffhangers and, at times, overwhelming you with a sense of panic for every single character at the exact same time. It was exhausting! But oh so satisfying :3 I really, truly loved this book, and I cannot wait for the release of The Last Star next year (*cries because it is so far away*)
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1. The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling
Again, I'm stretching the "POV" definition, but this series has a whole bunch of different perspectives, all narrated in the third person. My personal favourite from the whole series was Snape's chapter at the beginning of Half-Blood Prince. Reading that chapter was a complete game-changer for me. My views towards Snape, my understanding of good/bad, my predicitions for the end of the series all changed with this chapter.
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Alas, we come to the end of another Top 5 Wednesday. Let me know if you've read any of the books I mentioned here, and what books with mutliple POVs are your favourites! :)
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Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Lainey of gingerreadslainey. I tend to participate only when the topic tickles my fancy and isn’t too difficult. Today was one of those occasions.
I definitely think Half-Blood Prince counts, and is a great choice. It's my favorite of the series.
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