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message 1: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
The movie, eh, the book, awesome!! Loved the sequel too but still gotta get the third book :)


Alana ~ The Book Pimp (loonyalana) | 295 comments I've been meaning to read this book.


message 3: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
I loved it and thought the second was even better. Hoping that means the third will be the best yet!


Allie | 224 comments All three books were amazing and I can not wait til the next book! The third was definitely the best and I think you'll enjoy it David! I personally couldn't put it down :) but it was an amazing series.


message 5: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Awesome, thanks, I am moving it up on my TBR after your recommendation!


Allie | 224 comments Awesome :) I hope you like the third one! It's absolutely incredible :)


message 7: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
I know I will, thanks Ally!!


tcb4ts | 12 comments Ok so, the movie I haven't seen but the books are amazing!! I have read the first two main and the three "lost files" that are out. I'm ordering the third main book online because the cover I want to match the set I have is only selling in England :/ BUT it will be so great!!!


message 9: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Awesome!! I'd say skip the movie wasn't that good :) but the books, yeah, super cool!!


Karen’s Library | 11320 comments Mod
Book 3 was definitely the best! Get to it, David! ;-). Hahaha... So many books to read and not enough time!!


message 11: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Wow, that's so cool to hear considering how much I liked the other too. It's high on my list, should get to it soon!


tcb4ts | 12 comments Haha yeah I've had a lot of people saying to not see the movie. definitely read the third book and if you guys haven't already, read the lost files too!! There is gonna be a fourth instalment to the lost files about Sam. So I highly recommend you get on them!


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Nice I haven't read the Lost Files yet but I'll try to!


Beatrice (beatricemasalunga) I guess I'm the only one who didn't like it..
It was too slow and I enjoyed the movie better..

I notice there was something... OFF with Sarah.
Oh btw, I find Pittacus Lore weird. :|


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
LOL that's ok, not everyone likes the same things! I didn't mind the movie, but liked the book better :)

The second book is better than the first and a bit faster, but I'm not sure if you want to risk not liking another one.


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Katie (skateanddonate) | 16 comments OMG! I love this series. So far each book just gets better. Although I hated the way #3 ended. I swear I think "how long till the August release" of #4 once a week. The novellas are great also. I love the storyline with One and Adamus.

The movie left so much out.

Not sure which is my favorite. Two was excellent. Plot wise 3 was great, but the head hopping, especially during the battles, was a bit confusing.


Katie (skateanddonate) | 16 comments Only 3 more long months till the next novella I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Last Days of Lorien is released in April.


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Brandy Nacole (brandynacole) I've never read any of the books. I was disappointed in the movie though. I had never heard of the books until the movie actually. They are on my tbr list. The movie however was very lacking. I had high hopes for it after seeing the previews but of course they show all the great highlights in the movie previews.


message 19: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
In my opinion the books are way better than the movie so might be worth at least reading the first one to see what you think :)


message 20: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Katie wrote: "OMG! I love this series. So far each book just gets better. Although I hated the way #3 ended. I swear I think "how long till the August release" of #4 once a week. The novellas are great also. I l..."

Aww yay, I'm glad I have more to look forward to!!!


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Heidi | 2372 comments I skipped this book/series after I heard so many negative things about how this books was written.


message 22: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
It ain't perfect and there's definitely a lot you can be critical about, but for me it was a pretty fun read if you look at it more as just entertainment. The sequel was a bit better, but more of the same. I'm not sure you'd like it though Heidi...just a feeling :)


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Heidi | 2372 comments I don't like the idea of an "author mill". I would rather support independent honest authors such as yourself David. http://thebitterscriptreader.blogspot...


message 24: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Wow! Thanks for sharing that, I've never even heard of such a thing and I can't believe there are awful people out there taking advantage of young writers just trying to make it in a very competitive industry. Hmmmm, it really makes me unsure of whether to read the third book, but I do like them! I guess the annoying thing is that the young writer did a decent job with the book (not sure how much the publisher changed) and should be the one making the money from it. I feel really bad for him.

And thank you for your support for us Indies who are working so hard!


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Heidi | 2372 comments Yeah that is the good thing about Goodreads - I have found out a lot of behind the scenes things that have turned me off to certain books/writers due to their behavior but I have also found great independent gems like your book :)


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Heidi | 2372 comments Either way James Frey is an asshat.


message 27: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Aww thank you so much and hurrah for GRs!!

And lol agree about Frey :)


Hannah (Hannah, Fully) (hannahfully) OOO. I'm currently reading this book ^_^ (was planning to read it later this year but couldn't find Seizure by Kathy Reichs so...)
I did watch the movie though... I hate saying this, but the movie was kinda better... but that's not confirmed until I read the entire book from left to right. (No tomatoes, guys)


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David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Lol if you liked the movie better than you must really not like the book lol. The movie was pretty bad :)


Hannah (Hannah, Fully) (hannahfully) I was in 6th or 7th grade lol. There's a difference in a 9th grader's thoughts and a 6th/7th grader's thoughts :p


message 31: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
Lol very true!


Hannah (Hannah, Fully) (hannahfully) TBH, I kinda like the book so far, besides the bit of lack in action earlier, lol.


Katie (skateanddonate) | 16 comments The problem with the movie was it left out all the off Earth stuff. Other than that I enjoyed it, even bought the dvd (used). Never would have read the book if the movie hadn't caught my attention.


Hannah (Hannah, Fully) (hannahfully) I think I might have to rewatch the movie again after I read it to fully compare it (my movie memory is shabbier than book memory :p).


message 35: by SweetDeeReads (new)

SweetDeeReads (sweetdee85) I haven't read any of the books yet, though I have them all on my Kindle. I actually liked the movie, but everyone is different and has their own tastes and preferences.


message 36: by David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;) (new) - rated it 4 stars

David Estes (davidestesbooks) | 10717 comments Mod
SweetDee85 wrote: "I haven't read any of the books yet, though I have them all on my Kindle. I actually liked the movie, but everyone is different and has their own tastes and preferences."

Aww cool :) Well, give the first book a try and I'll be curious to hear whether you like it more or less than the movie. Seems like we ALL have different opinions on this one lol so we'll love to hear another one :)


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