Tell Us About Yourself

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Okay, so this is just a very informal part of the group. It's just so if anyone else in this group finds you interesting they can stalk find out more about you here.

[Cath]

hi im cath and i love reading angsty romances full of emotion so anyone can reccomend some that would be great thanks xx

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Soraya wrote: "Hi all,

I'm Soraya, 28 yrs, from the Netherlands! I work parttime as a copy editor. I'm a modern dancer and a book addict ofcourse!!
A big thank you to Clarifina for starting this group, I think..."

Lol, you're welcome. I myself need therapy after some of the dark/twisted books I read.

[~ Becs ~]

Hello everyone and thanks for the invite.

I really enjoy a bit of mindfuckery in my reading and I do have a whole shelf dedicated to it here at Goodreads. Hoping to get some good recs here x

[Georgia ♥]

Hello everyone! Thank you for the invite!

I'm Georgia, I just turned 26 and I'm from Greece. I have a degree in Chemistry and English, but I'm currently employed at an Internet Company as an account manager!

I'm all for angst and darkness and twists in my reads. I mainly blame Soraya (my lovely Dutch friend) but hell, in my weak moments I admit, I was reading them, well before I meet her!!!!!!

Looking forward to recommendations and group hugs! With these kind of books we are gonna need lots of support!!

[~ Becs ~]

Soraya wrote: "Becs wrote: "Hello everyone and thanks for the invite. I really enjoy a bit of mindfuckery in my reading and I do have a whole shelf dedicated to it here at Goodreads. Hoping to get some good recs..."

Ooops Soraya - you should read my post in books you hate and please don't hate me!!

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Soraya wrote: "Georgia wrote: "Hello everyone! Thank you for the invite! I'm Georgia, I just turned 26 and I'm from Greece. I have a degree in Chemistry and English, but I'm currently employed at an Internet Comp..."

Soraya, you so don't have to ask! Matt Bomer is welcome anywhere as far as I'm concerned!

[Purva]

Hi all, glad to meet you! :) Thanks for the invite :)

I'm a total sucker for gut wrenching books though i've no idea why i put myself through all the emotional ordeal :D

[Iwish]

Hey, thx for the invite :)
I want to comment or I'll look like a loner :P My name is Jana, I'm 14 years old and live in Australia. I love reading, especially emotional books that stay with you , and books that allow you to think outside the box. I don't read many dark novels, mainly because of my age and to keep my youthful mind innocent for a couple more years :P but I do love reading about them, and reading reviews (weird, I know). That's a little about me :)

[Georgia ♥]

Soraya wrote: "My naughty angel, Yay you joined!! Okay I HAVE TO MAKE A MATT BOMER THREAD RIGHT???
Can I Clarifina, pretty please...lol????? "

Well, of course I joined!!!!!! How could I resist?????
And of course you gotta come up with something Bomer-y to spice things up. We gonna need some comfort here and I can't think anything better...

LOVE YA!

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Sonia ღ wrote: "Hi all, glad to meet you! :) Thanks for the invite :)

I'm a total sucker for gut wrenching books though i've no idea why i put myself through all the emotional ordeal :D"

Same here! But I always do and I ALWAYS repeat the cycle.

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Iwish wrote: "Hey, thx for the invite :)
I want to comment or I'll look like a loner :P My name is Jana, I'm 14 years old and live in Australia. I love reading, especially emotional books that stay with you , a..."

Hi Iwish! Np, this group is also for those of us who like sad, gut-wrenching books.

[Purva]

Clarifina wrote: "Sonia ღ wrote: "Hi all, glad to meet you! :) Thanks for the invite :)

I'm a total sucker for gut wrenching books though i've no idea why i put myself through all the emotional ordeal :D"

Same her..."

Ditto!

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Georgia wrote: "Hello everyone! Thank you for the invite!

I'm Georgia, I just turned 26 and I'm from Greece. I have a degree in Chemistry and English, but I'm currently employed at an Internet Company as an acco..."

So glad you joined!!!! Exactly why this group is created. I don't want to curl in a corner every single time I finish a dark book. We're supposed to rant and scream out in frustration when we finish a particularly disturbing book but if we actually do it in real life people would think we've gone crazy...so, why not do it here?! Lol, Soraya is actually one of the reasons I created this group. I sort of came up with the idea when we were discussing about one particular dark book...can't remember which one though...

[Marina]

Yay!Thank you for the invitation:)
My name is Marina(as you might have guessed) and I'm 21 and a student of English from Greece, waiting impatiently for her degree *rubs hands together*
Yep, this group will probably keep my sanity intact and put a stop to the emotional blows to poor people they have no reason to be blaimed at :)

Georgia wrote: "Soraya wrote: "My naughty angel, Yay you joined!! Okay I HAVE TO MAKE A MATT BOMER THREAD RIGHT???
Can I Clarifina, pretty please...lol????? "

Well, of course I joined!!!!!! How could I resist????..."

And please act lightning speed style on that thread..It's strictly for psychological purposes:D

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Soraya wrote: "Clarifina wrote: "Georgia wrote: "Hello everyone! Thank you for the invite!

I'm Georgia, I just turned 26 and I'm from Greece. I have a degree in Chemistry and English, but I'm currently employed..."

Lol, I think so. SO TOTALLY FREAKING LOVE THAT AMAZING BOOK! I didn't actually think I'd create this group though. Just thought I'd give this group a shot. :)

[Chippy]

I'm from New Zealand and I'm a huge stalker of authors, lol. I like to like all reviews of my fave authors and will pester them for sequels. My fave books are the dark and intense ones.

[Georgia ♥]

You had a great idea Clarifina! Thank you!
And here are all my GRs besties.. ;)

I see Marina too! *waves*

[Marina]

Georgia wrote: "You had a great idea Clarifina! Thank you!
And here are all my GRs besties.. ;)

I see Marina too! *waves*"

*waves back* So glad to be her:D

[Christy]

My name is Christy- I'm a 26 year old nurse from Ohio.

Forbidden is one of my favorites :D I love books that mess with the mind a bit and have twists!

[Monique]

Hey everyone! Thanks for the invite.

I only read m-m and in my mind, the darker the better! In fact, I worry myself at times just how dark I will go! I look forward to chatting with you all and sharing some recs:))

[Willow]

Hi everyone. I'm Willow, I'm 31 from UK and work as a Manager of a GP surgery.
I love books that leave you reeling afterwards but definitely need to vent and discuss so thanks for the invite. Looking forward to ranting with you and getting Recs :-)

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Christy wrote: "My name is Christy- I'm a 26 year old nurse from Ohio.

Forbidden is one of my favorites :D I love books that mess with the mind a bit and have twists!"

Christy, you are officially awesome to me. Forbidden is an all-time fav of mine...i couldn't get over it for days...in fact, I'm actually still not over it...

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Monique's Musings wrote: "Hey everyone! Thanks for the invite.

I only read m-m and in my mind, the darker the better! In fact, I worry myself at times just how dark I will go! I look forward to chatting with you all and s..."

I get worried about myself sometimes....it's like, I'll read something that a friend says is really dark, twisted and depressing and I'll just be like, "meh...it's okay..."and they'll look at me like I'm weird...

[Ellelou]

Hey everyone, I'm ellelou from UK, am a stay at home mum at the moment, have worked in investment Banking since I can remember (well since finished Uni really) and has to give it all up since my daughter started school...sigh....living away from family is not easy when it comes to support and finding a part time work or even working from home is nearly impossible...so I fill the days with reading and escaping in alternative worlds...
Since reading Twilights few years back have found a love of YA books, PRN and Urban Fantasy....
I love books that evoke strong emotions in me, being sad, happy, angry....
In my opinion a books that makes me think about it for days after I finish, and even though I might not like the ending is a good book.
I have been upset and angry in the past when things didn't go the way I would have liked it but have reached the conclusion that not everything is perfect in real life....

I hate it when the authors input unnecessary drama or weak love triangles in their stories just because...so they can fill pages ....

That's all for now...it has been snowing here since this morning and I might venture out and play with snowballs...maybe...

[Chippy]

Clarifina wrote: "Monique's Musings wrote: "Hey everyone! Thanks for the invite.

I only read m-m and in my mind, the darker the better! In fact, I worry myself at times just how dark I will go! I look forward to c..."

I definitely agree. But they probably don't know what "dark" is, because some of the "dark" books I've been recommended are tame in my opinion, romance wrapped up with a thin veil of grey.

[gortina]

Heyyy! I'm Kristina. I love reading. I'm 21 and a nursing student studying in the Philippines. I love all types of books, but mostly the ones that make me angry or upset. When I'm not reading or working, I love to write. Nothing important but I make all my friends read it. Apparently, they think it's great.

Anyways, I'll be writing a lot about how I feel about the books I read. I have a lot of emotions! :)

[Airah ♔]

Hello everyone! A big thanks to Soraya for inviting me.

Anyway, I'm Airah, 23 y/o nurse from the Philippines. Used to be a pediatric nurse. Then just recently rotated to adult care. I'm just grateful I still have time reading even after those crazy hospital shifts. Just when you think I'm tired enough, still gotta love me some emotional reads. Though I read fluffy books too once in a while. Just to balance it all. ;)

[Farah]

Hi everyone.
I'm Farah and I'm 27 years old from South Africa.
I work for Emirates Airlines in Johannesburg :)

I have a daughter who is 5years old.So between work, husband and daughter- I try to fit in reading and GR any chance I get ;)

I am unconditionally and irrecovably in love with Ian Sommerhalder!
And my Book lovers are definately Christian Grey and Kellen Kyle!

Looking forward to chatting :)

[David - proud Gleeman in Branwen's adventuring party]

Thanks for the invite, Soraya! :)

I'm Dave, a 39-year old accountant from the US. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies to escape from the doldrums of my job...turns out accounting is not the exciting, boisterous career the movies would have you believe it is! ;) I also enjoy creative writing as well, so hopefully some day you'll be reviewing one of my books on GoodReads!

I often kick myself after reading a depressing book, but I can't deny that the books that often leave me feeling the most sad are also the most powerful. Right now I'm still recovering from Philip K. Dick's heartbreaking but sublime "A Scanner Darkly"!

[Sarah]

Hey everyone and thanks Soraya for the invite. I'm Sarah, I'm 32yr old full time mum of 2 from the UK. When I'm not changing nappies, or playing with play dough I am a complete book worm and love really angsty books, anything that gets me all emotional and involved with the characters.....oh and throw in some super hot men and I'm a goner! ;D

[Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms]

Hello everyone :) Thank you for inviting me Soraya! I'm Lexxie, almost 42, Norwegian living in Switzerland. I am married with four kids, and decided two years ago I finally found out what I wanted to be when I grow up, so I left my job as an accountant and started a Bachelor in English language and literature, and French as foreign language to become a teacher.

I love reading, and I'm an emotional reader, it seems. My reviews reflect how I felt while reading a book, and then, I add in some stuff about the writing, because it only seems fair to mention that as well :)

I look forward to getting to know you all, and to share our love for sad/emotional books.

[Mei]

Hi everyone! I'm Mei, I'm almost 50 years old and live in Italy.
I've been reading all my life, but onky recently discovered GR and started writing reviews. Now I don't thinks I could go without! *wink*

[Fatima]

Hey everyone ! My name is Fathima , I'm 25 yrs old and I'm from India , Thank you Clarifina for inviting me to this group . I love books with a lot of mindfuckery . They are the spice of life I tell ya !

xo

[Lucia]

Hi everyone! My name is Lucia, I am 24 years old, live in Prague and run my own book blog http://readingismybreathing.blogspot.cz/
Also I am addicted to reading and goodreads :) And Soraya, thanks for invite!

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Wow...we have 55 people already...thank you all so much...

[Christine]

Thanks Soraya for the invite...! Totes love this club and the purpose for it! lol
So ah...Hello everyone! I'm Christine, 25 originally from New Zealand currently living in Australia...for now! Been bitten by the reading hug a few months ago and haven't looked back since! Self-confessed book worm and am a total sucker for books filled with angst, broodyness, cliff-hangers you name it...! I am proud to say I am a Masochist! Lol looking forward to discussing books with you all! Catch yal around GR...! (^_^)

[Mei]

Soraya wrote: Hi Mei, i have the same!! Sometimes GR is more addictive than my books lol

Hahaha!!! It really is!!! When one cannot read books, one can always write on GR, no? *wink*

[Fatima]

Soraya wrote: "Fathima wrote: "Hey everyone ! My name is Fathima , I'm 25 yrs old and I'm from India , Thank you Clarifina for inviting me to this group . I love books with a lot of mindfuckery . They are the spi..."

Will do Soraya !!! I know how we love them ! LOL

[Chippy]

Christine wrote: "Thanks Soraya for the invite...! Totes love this club and the purpose for it! lol
So ah...Hello everyone! I'm Christine, 25 originally from New Zealand currently living in Australia...for now! Been..."

Since you're a kiwi you should so read the Behind the Lives and Graffiti Heaven series, they're set in South Auckland and are fantastic, my fave being Behind the Tears .

[Farah]

Soraya wrote: "Farah wrote: "Hi everyone.
I'm Farah and I'm 27 years old from South Africa.
I work for Emirates Airlines in Johannesburg :)
I have a daughter who is 5years old.So between work, husband and daughte..."

Eeeh can we add some light vanilla ones too??? Hahahahahaha!!

[Maya]

Hi and thanks for the invite =)

I am Maya, a 19 year old student from Germany. I just love to read everything that has romance in it an am always looking for new books to start ;)

[Splage]

I am Splage from Atlanta, Georgia. I am a mom of 2 teenagers and 1 college age kid, so I read for stress relief;) I live for the heartbreak angst and sometimes the darker romances, but with eventual HEAs. Captive in the Dark and Consequences were two darker series that I just loved, but that were way off my beaten path.

I look forward to finding some new reads. Thanks for the invite.

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

Splage wrote: "I am Splage from Atlanta, Georgia. I am a mom of 2 teenagers and 1 college age kid, so I read for stress relief;) I live for the heartbreak angst and sometimes the darker romances, but with event..."

Loved. Those. Two.

[xrysa]

hey there !! I'm Kristina (16 years old) and I live in Greece!! I love reading and watching heartbreaking/romantic movies with my besties korina and Helen !

[Clarifina, Head Moderator and Creator of Masochist Readers]

kristina wrote: "hey there !! I'm Kristina (16 years old) and I live in Greece!! I love reading and watching heartbreaking/romantic movies with my besties korina and Helen !"

Welcome Kristina!

[Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️]

Hello. I see a lot of familiar avatars here. I'm Allison. I'm 42 years old and from the US. Love reading all kinds of romance and erotica. I especially favor books that give me a total WTF crazy feeling. Mind fuckery is my favorite! Doesn't have to be mushy...just elicit emotions (good bad or ugly) and I will love it. I'm very stingy with my five stars though..... Looking forward to chatting.

[Christine]

Harlen wrote: "Christine wrote: "Thanks Soraya for the invite...! Totes love this club and the purpose for it! lol
So ah...Hello everyone! I'm Christine, 25 originally from New Zealand currently living in Austral..."

Why thank you Harlen! Will defo look those up now :)

[Jo]

Hello everyone *waves

Thanks so much Soraya for the invite!! I'm sure i'll feel at home with this group :D

Anyway,I'm Joana. I'm 25 years old and i'm from Portugal, more specifically from Lisbon. Anyone ever visited it?
I'm still studying (biochemistry) so books are the perfect escape. I couldn't live in a world without books(and music,lol).When i read i'm in what i love to call my personal bubble of joy, although when they are full of angst and heartbreak, the bubble burst and i'm left out sobbing like a fool.
Yep, my name is Joana and it seems i'm a masochist reader. The last book that i read and left me broken was Forbidden.

Looking forward to chat with all of you, to rant and to discover new amazing book.

Hugs
Jo

[Chippy]

Christine wrote: "Harlen wrote: "Christine wrote: "Thanks Soraya for the invite...! Totes love this club and the purpose for it! lol
So ah...Hello everyone! I'm Christine, 25 originally from New Zealand currently li..."

You're very welcome :)