Emma’s Comments (group member since Jun 06, 2014)

Emma’s comments from the Twilight Read-along! group.

WHERE WHERE WHERE

I feel like I'm slacking lol booktubeathon pushed Twilight back for me. I agree that this wasn't my favorite section of reading, but I feel it had a lot of relationship development for Bell and Edward, which was obviously needed lol and YES the whole lion-fell-in-love-with-the-lamb-what-a-stupid-lamb-what-a-sick-masochistic-lion is my favorite quote hahaha

Ahh thank you all so much for your input!!!!

I think maybe in a few days, I'll make a poll and message all the members to partake in it so that we can all have a chance to decide :) Thank you guys for your input!

Wow that was SUPER long I'm sorry lmao

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say I'm seriously enjoying this read-along with all of you. We're nearing halfway through our first month and I just wanted to see how everything was going.

Is everyone comfortable with the amount we're reading? Should we add more chapters each week and finish the books quicker? Should we decrease the amount or keep it about the same? If everyone's up to it, we could totally cut the read-along down and maybe even finish two books next month, because I know a lot of people are saying they finish the reading in a day haha, but ONLY if everyone agrees.I just want everyone to be comfortable with how much we read weekly and that no one is falling behind or bored with it haha.

How are the discussions going? Does everyone feel they can contribute equally? Are they as expected, or is there anything you'd like to change about them?

Also, I notice a pattern of the same few people partaking in the weekly discussions,even though it's only the second week. Does everyone feel comfortable expressing their own opinion? Is everyone too busy/forget to participate or is it that you aren't enjoying them? Is there anything specific you think we should add to it to make discussing the book more attractive to everyone? Selena and I have never partaken in a read-along, let alone be in charge of one, and this first month of Twilight is kind of like a trial for ALL of us, so we can really do whatever we want with it haha.

I'm such a freak when it comes to hosting things like this (lol) but this read-along isn't about me or anyone else hoarding the discussion boards, it isn't even about trying to spread Twilight-love (even though that would be a kick-ass side effect). It's really just about ALL of us talking about such an amazing series, noticing things we haven't in previous reads, or even just motivation to finish a series you never completed. I look forward to the beginning of every week just to start reading again and then talking about it with all of you, so I hope you guys are enjoying as much as I am and if you have any questions or concerns PLEAAASE let me know. All suggestions are welcome and any problems will be adressed. THANK Y'ALL LOVE YOUUU:) <3 x

This is only slightly related, but has anyone ever heard of a youtuber called Alex Day aka nerimon?? A while back, he made vlogs on him reading all of Twilight, chapter by chapter, and pretty much just shits on it. I still think it's funny with his comments to certain parts, but I was just wondering if anyone had seen his videos hahah here's the first one if anyone wants to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L253...

Sierra wrote: "Also I forgot to mention this in week one, but did anyone else realize when Bella was first starting school and giving herself a pep talk before she got out of her truck she said "I can do this, I ..."

LOL I TOTALLY DIDNT EVEN CATCH THAT

OMG and another thing. It's really small but in Chapter 10, once Bella and Edward get to school and Jessica wants to know what happened in Port Angeles and Edward reads her mind and the conversation is something like:
Edward: "She wants to know if we're secretly dating and how you feel about me."
Bella: "What do I say?"
Edward: "Well I guess you could say yes to the first, because it's easier than any other explanation. And the second... well, I'll be listening for that answer myself."
And then gives her a crooked smile and walks away.

Like I'm literally blushing, myself lmao. I forgot what an attractive character Edward is and how much I love his personality. I seriously did not remember him this way due to years of no reading and straight movie influence, but he is literally perfect haha

Kelli wrote: "Selena wrote: "You have never seen them?!?!?!? They're honestly not THAT bad. I actually like to watch them from time to time. You just have to push the negativity away from your mind and let yours..."
you can type in any twilight movie to google with "megashare" at the end of it, and it's the full movie with dvd quality. that's how i always watch them :)even though they do change a lot in the movie, i still really really love them hahhaha

Selena wrote: "*possible spoilers for those who haven't read the whole series*

oh my gosh! I noticed the wolf thing too!
I was like WOAH BELLA CAN SEE THE FUTURE! (Because she describes him in. The dream exactl..."

I KNOW RIGHT?!?! And like, come on. Edward turned out to be a vampire after Jacob told her the legend. And Jacob flat out says his family descends from werewolves! Like, how can you not make that connection?!!?!!?!? hahahh

I TOTALLY forgot so much. I watch the movies monthly, but I completely forgot everything about the book. I honestly thought the whole "vampire" conversation happened in the woods like the movie, but it was in the car after Port Angeles!

The whole "How old are you?" "Seventeen." "How long have you been seventeen?" "A while." bit makes me laugh so hard hahhaha. Like it's so ridiculous how they're just casually talking about the fact that Edward is like a century old ahahhha. As I'm reading it, I'm just like "This is DEFINITELY fantasy." lol

I love the last paragraph on 195 "About three things I was absolutely positive. First,(blah blah blah I'm too lazy to type it) And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him. It's been stuck in my mind since the first time I read the books, and I honestly say that line to my boyfriend all the time and he has yet to realize it's from Twilight HAHA

EDWARD IS A SEX GOD THAT IS ALL
hahahah I can't wait to finish reading Anna and the French Kiss so I can fully focus on Twilight for this week! Read alongs always feel so complex to me because when I read a book, I want to focus on it completely. I'm so excited to continue reading with you guys though! <3 xx

I love how into this conversation you guys are! And the best part about today is that tomorrow I get to start reading again muahahahahhahhahaha

♥♥Mari♥♥ wrote: "You know, I think it's SO ridiculous that Twilight haters keep saying that Bella has a very unhealthy obsession with Edward, how she's so passive, how he's a controlling stalker. I don't think they..."
I'm literally thinking the same thing! Like everyone complains about "instalove" in YA, but this is not instalove! Yes, there's a certain mutual attraction, but that doesn't mean they're already head over heels in love with each other! Like Edward gets under her skin SOOOOO much lmao there's no way they're in love with each other within the first few chapters. Infatuated, Attracted, Curious, Intrigued? Yes. In love? Not quite.

Woah when did 30 of you get here hahhaah WELCOME

Gaby wrote: "I started my reading a little before July 1st and I'm so happy I did. I wasn't much of a reader when these books came out and when the movies did, so I've only seen the movies. I'm beyond happy tha..."

Gaby's one of my real life friends and she's making me so happy that she's doing this lmao

Anna (Unquenchable Reads) wrote: "I finished the reading for the week...... But now I just want to read the rest of it :("

ITS SO DIFFICULT

I forgot how much I loved Stephenie Meyer's writing style! Honestly so many people complain about it, but it's really funny and just flows correctly, like I'm actually in Bella's head and a lot of authors screw up first person perspective.

Chloe wrote: "Hi, just curious who are the channels that are hosting the live show? I'm making a video talking about that I will be participating in this and I want to say who is going to be hosting the live sho..."

Emma (Me lol): https://www.youtube.com/user/emmmabooks
Selena: https://www.youtube.com/user/OHxXxSNAP13
Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8M6...
Rae: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEkf...
Enya: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsMC...
Red: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4Y...

and then there will be fill ins/possible extras varying each month :)