Sweet, by Emmy Laybourne → Start Date: June 6, 2015

[Vicki]

Gis and I would love it if you'd join us reading this new book.

[Gisbelle]

Thanks for making the thread. I can hardly wait :)

[Vicki]

Just for you! :)

[Gisbelle]

aww :*

[Gisbelle]

So excited! I can't wait to read this tomorrow :D

I checked and saw that there is no chapter indication, so I think we can post after finish each "Day"

[Vicki]

Sounds good to me! :o)

I hope this is a SWEET read! LOL (I crack myself up!)

[Gisbelle]

Pun master :D

[Vicki]

Oh yeah, and SOOOOOOOOOOOOO original! LOL

[Gisbelle]

lol originality is so yesterday :P

[Gisbelle]

I saw you read and loved

[Vicki]

Yes, I did. I think it was meant to be read first.

[Gisbelle]

Yes. I read it too and it makes me want to read Sweet even more XD

I just love Emmy Laybourne. Her writing is solid and very addictive.

[Vicki]

I'm babysitting so reading here and there in bits and pieces, but so far I love it.

I just finished "Tom Day One" and thought I'd post while I can.

Laurel (view spoiler)[seems to be pretty level-headed. I like that she's happy with her body image even though she's the same weight as Viv. I'm sure that's because of how her dad always pays compliments to her mother even though she's not perfect. That's a terrific message! (hide spoiler)]

Viv (view spoiler)[I can commiserate with since I've always been on a roller coaster ride with my weight. It's very frustrating! It's almost a given that she'd feel how she does regarding her body image since she's lived with her father constantly saying negative things to her mom. That's something I could not deal with as a wife!

Viv cracked me up bringing all those clothes and bathing suits. I have skinny "just in case" clothes. Lol (hide spoiler)]

Gotta go pick up my granddaughter so I'll post more later.

[Gisbelle]

I agree with you that Laurel (view spoiler)[is level-headed. She sounds mature and confident with her body. Totally opposite of best friend. (hide spoiler)]

Viv (view spoiler)[I like her even at times she seems so negative. I do have "just in case" clothes too. I think most girl do :D (hide spoiler)]

Gotta hit the gym. I'll be back in about an hour or so.

[Vicki]

Gisbelle wrote: "I agree with you that Laurel [spoilers removed]

Viv [spoilers removed]

Gotta hit the gym. I'll be back in about an hour or so."

My "just-in-case" I've had for 15-20 years though. LOL

I just got home from my daughter's and taking my dog to get her vaccinations. I now have a big headache so I'm not sure how much I'll read tonight, but I know I'm going to try to doze for a while and see if I can get rid of this headache.

Do you like the book too?

[Vicki]

I meant to also add a few things about what I had already read.

Did you read the part where Alstead said he is (view spoiler)[83 years old? Dang! He's pretty sharp! But was he serious? (hide spoiler)]

I can also imagine Laurel's humiliation when (view spoiler)[she had to be weighed publicly. That would be horrible! Viv should have told her that! (hide spoiler)]

Tom Fiorelli was (view spoiler)[Laurel's crush since forever? I wonder if they'll hook up...hmmm. It's funny that he has such a hard time with girls in person but can become a different Tom and flirt, etc. when he's in front of the camera. Do you think he'll agree to "hang out" with Sabbi for the cruise? It's pretty messed up what Bonnie did to him. (hide spoiler)]

The little girl that (view spoiler)[Tom interviewed and she was about 12...I'm curious about her too. She has a bad weight problem. I hope she gets the help she needs. I'm sure she either has been or will be teased unmercifully. (hide spoiler)]

[Gisbelle]

Lol... My "thin" clothes are from 2 years ago. I hope to drop some weight (I've lost 2 pounds this week)

I hope your headache is gone soon.

Alstead (view spoiler)[ yes, I read that part. I think it's a little unrealistic because like you said, he is sharp and doesn't sound old. (hide spoiler)]

Public weighting (view spoiler)[ I can't do that! Not now and probably not ever! They should have informed everyone. (hide spoiler)]

Tom (view spoiler)[ I love this boy! I think he will "hang out" with Sabbi just because it's for the medi :( (hide spoiler)]

The little girl (view spoiler)[ she sounds sweet. I do hope everything is all right for her in the end. But we both know the author is not afraid to kill the young based on what we read in Monument 14 (hide spoiler)]

[Gisbelle]

I'm watching a YouTube video talking about Skinny vs Curvy girls. This girl said it's rubbish that some people say real girls have curves because the truth is real girls have (view spoiler)[ vaginas (hide spoiler)] lol

[Vicki]

Gisbelle wrote: "I'm watching a YouTube video talking about Skinny vs Curvy girls. This girl said it's rubbish that some people say real girls have curves because the truth is real girls have [spoilers removed] lol"

Well, ain't that a news flash! LOL

[Gisbelle]

I've finished.

Viv (view spoiler)[ it was touching that Viv still tried and saved Laurel even when she was in this condition. (hide spoiler)]

The ending (view spoiler)[I liked the news lady said she had used 3 packets already. Book 2 will be better (hide spoiler)]

In general (view spoiler)[ I think this book is not as good as Monument 14, but it still has that creepy and disgusting details. (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki]

Gisbelle wrote: "Lol... My "thin" clothes are from 2 years ago. I hope to drop some weight (I've lost 2 pounds this week)

I hope your headache is gone soon.

Alstead [spoilers removed]

Public weighting [spoilers ..."

You got that right! In fact, I think the author loves to (view spoiler)[kill off little kids. LOL Just kidding. (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki]

I am really enjoying it. I needed to work on another book today. I only have 30% of that to read and then I'll finish this one.

[Vicki]

Gisbelle wrote: "I've finished.

Viv [spoilers removed]

The ending [spoilers removed]

In general [spoilers removed]"

Finished. OMG! I was NOT expecting that!!!

Alstead really turned out to be (view spoiler)[a horrible human being. How could anyone plan something like that. That part shocked me. (hide spoiler)]

Disgusting details is right! LOL (view spoiler)[ I was grossed out when Viv was licking the blood off that one lady. And the pool of blood and Sweet...so disgusting! I mean...YUCK! (hide spoiler)]

And THAT is why I have never taken a weight loss anything, other than eating less. LOL