Kristy’s Comments (group member since Jun 09, 2016)

Kristy’s comments from the Not Just Another Buddy Read group.

I agree with you Karen - it didn't make up for her behavior & you know next time they have a fight she's going to be the same exact way ...ugh! I couldn't stand her lol. but I did enjoy the ending & thought it was awesome that they all ended up in the same place in the end. plus if she made Jeb happy then I'm glad he's happy - he seemed like he deserved it after all he went through :-)

No worries Karen - I just finished the 2nd story last night & have to say that one was so cute too but do agree with you, so far the 1st is the best. I started the 3rd story today & don't like the main girl -I feel bad for Jeb. But yes I do get how they all relate now which I think is really cool :-)

I don't think I've ever read Dacula either but did read the first couple pages of Frankenstein so I understand what you're talking about for the letter format - I'm glad to hear it's just in the prologue though because I feel like I'm missing parts to the story ...but I know it'll make more sense as I go :-)

Aww guys I just finished the first book in Let It Snow & it was so cute! I really liked Stuart but have so many questions - like what happened to Jeb & how did Jeb & Stuart know each other & did Stuart & Jubilee do the whole long distance thing & what happened when she went back to school, did Noah try to win her back? like I said.. a lot of questions lol but it was so good :-)
now on to the next one :-)

So I was able to get Frankenstein for free through the Glose app - it's from Simon & Schuster :-)
I hope everyone has a good New Year's :-)

I will most likely start around the 15th too since I need to read Let it snow & get Frankenstein :-)

I'm so glad you finished Erin & did awesome :-)

I'm still working on the December book myself - just got the book @ the end of last week & this weekend was crazy busy but my hope is to really crank through it in the next week or so ..though I may have to finish it in January.

As for the January book I've always wanted to read Frankenstein & Wuthering Heights but after reading the descriptions & a couple reviews have to say I'm leaning towards Frankenstein, though Dirk's detective agency also looks intriguing lol :-)

Merry Christmas to everyone!

I love the snow & cold but have to admit that was quite cold lol ... it's a bit icy here & we've got a few inches of snow from a storm over the weekend & we're supposed to get a bit more tomorrow which is fine with me :-)

I also hope Erin is kicking finals butt lol

Good news - the book came in so I was able to pick it up after work tonight. I'll probably start it tomorrow since I need to finish the book I started yesterday :-)

by the way I really enjoy audio books while traveling to & from work - it makes the commute so much better ...thanks for the idea Karen ;-)

I finished Dash & Lilys book of dares & loved it ... I can't wait to read what you think Dano. Karen & Erin I would definitely pick it up sometime - it was so cute & fun.

I'm still waiting on Let It Snow to come in - hopefully it'll come in this week :-)

hope everyone is doing well & staying warm (it was -2 this morning when I went to work this morning)

So I'm still waiting on getting Let It Snow but I was able to get the audio book of Dash & Lilys book of dares & have to say it's so cute & funny - I've been laughing out loud throughout the entire book so far ;)

I am glad you like it :-)

I love Picoult's books but do have to space them out because of how emotionally draining they can be. But, I think that's what makes them so great.

I'm honestly not sure if Chris will commit suicide - I think he might but at the same time he was angry with her for doing it (or rather making him do it) that he might not. I guess it's up to us as readers to decide what happens in the future and my hope for him is that he moves on and finds happiness. I was surprised that both sets of parents stayed together - I wouldn't be surprised if they divorce in the future though. I was also very frustrated that no one found out about the trauma & Melanie burned the diary & didn't tell anyone... it answered so much for them & yet she kept it a secret.

I was definitely crying when the truth was revealed. And, I thought the same thing with the invisible ink on that note Chris found - I wonder if it was Emily revealing the trauma on the note to Chris but he never got it since the line broke.

Oh & I ordered Let It Snow through my library -hopefully it'll come in soon :-)

I agree with you, Karen - he should have gotten help ... the way I looked at the part where Chris doesn't tell is his fear of her not forgiving him afterward & then her still going through with it. If only she felt safe enough to talk to her family about all of it, but I suppose there's a lot of what if's when it comes to things like suicide.

My choice is either #2 or #3 -they both sounded good but agree with Karen that reading 3 books in one sounds like fun ;)

Yeah, I personally didn't really like the way any of them were grieving ... like I get you lost your child & I can't even begin to imagine what that must feel like but grieve together & try to get to the truth of what happened not just outright blame someone & the parents too. I don't know maybe I would be the same as them if I were in their shoes but as it stands I'm not & can't foresee myself doing that. Either way good luck and I can't wait to read what you think @ the end :)

the ending is emotional ...honestly the whole book is emotional lol & I think the ending just makes it much more heavy I guess.

WOW! I finished it & have to say what an emotional rollercoaster, which is what Picoult does lol

I don't know what else to say other than wow lol ....how long did it take for you to be able to digest the book, Dano?

here's my hypothesis of what happened ... Chris shot Emily because she asked/begged him to after she found out she was pregnant & the baby's father isn't Chris - I'm thinking she was raped maybe... I don't know, that's what I'm thinking right now just from what I've read (just finished the flashback scenes where they play truth or dare).

don't tell me - just figured I'd share what I was thinking lol. Karen & Erin - what do you guys think happened?

I'm further behind than you are, Karen... I just read the part where James puts down the dog & all I can say is I don't get either couples relationship ... I mean seriously neither really communicate & it's just annoying. He's a hunter so of course he shot the dog... it's less expensive than going through the vet & like he said it was his dog. (mind you, I don't necessarily agree with him shooting the dog but it was quick & his dog so his decision) ... I can just foresee an affair happening & I don't like it *sigh* rant over lol :)

I thought it was interesting when the kids were playing at the beach & Chris said they wanted to be the same.... wonder if that'll come up again.

don't feel bad at all, Karen... I am soooo behind! between 2 family get togethers for thanksgiving (Happy Thanksgiving!) I haven't had a chance to read much.

I'm not exactly sure where I am but so far I'm enjoying it :-)