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Okay I'm up to 29% or page 108 in the paperback. I see the resemblance to the Coldest Girl in Coldtown (the walled city), but it actually reminds me more of
right now. So far I'm liking it. Its not really that original, but its an interesting story line, and I'm excited to find out more! I also really like Day and Ash, although not too big of a fan of the "princess" yet (I can't remember her name at this moment).

I'm on page 53. I haven't figured out what a "twin blood" is yet. I'm almost overloaded on information right now with all the different types of darklings, the cities, etc. Hope it all comes together soon. :)
Lauren wrote: "I'm about 50 pages in and it has quite a
meets
vibe!"
I didn't read The Coldest Girl in Town, but yup, definately a Legend vibe! And bits of Immortal too.


I didn't read The Coldest Girl in Town, but yup, definately a Legend vibe! And bits of Immortal too.

Twin blood is half human half darkling.


Never read that before.
Lauren wrote: "Karen wrote: "I'm on page 53. I haven't figured out what a "twin blood" is yet. I'm almost overloaded on information right now with all the different types of darklings, the cities, etc. Hope it a..."
I finally figured it out that it's half human half darkling. Geez. Took me long enough. ;)
I finally figured it out that it's half human half darkling. Geez. Took me long enough. ;)

Jenny wrote: "I agree, Karen, that is crazy!
I'm up to page 222 now... Okay, the story has actually kind of gone downhill for me. Talk about major instalove...normally that kind of thing doesn't bother me that ..."
I got to that part and slammed by book shut, Jenny! (view spoiler)
This book is just interesting enough to hang in there and you're right, it's an easy read. Whew.
I'm up to page 222 now... Okay, the story has actually kind of gone downhill for me. Talk about major instalove...normally that kind of thing doesn't bother me that ..."
I got to that part and slammed by book shut, Jenny! (view spoiler)
This book is just interesting enough to hang in there and you're right, it's an easy read. Whew.
Heather, you can join in anytime! Buddy reads are always just a "read at your own pace" thing. I've jumped in weeks or even a month after everyone else has finished and just comment so I have someone to talk to. Everyone responds to my comments! :)


Okay I finished. Overall, I rated it 3 stars. (view spoiler)
I will probably read the sequel, just because I'm curious to find out what will happen next!
I will probably read the sequel, just because I'm curious to find out what will happen next!

I did enjoy the buddy read though! :) Any other interesting ones coming up?

It definitely wasn't. I'm definitely interested in what you what you think of it. :)
I just finished. The ending redeemed it just a bit for me, brought it from a 2 up to a 3.
Jenny, I agree with you. I liked the premise of the book and the world building, but wow, those characters needed alot of help. I never connected with Natalie.
That instalove was awful! I seriously slammed my book shut at that point and almost didn't pick it back up.
I'm not sure if I'll continue with the next book. Probably not.
Jenny, I agree with you. I liked the premise of the book and the world building, but wow, those characters needed alot of help. I never connected with Natalie.
That instalove was awful! I seriously slammed my book shut at that point and almost didn't pick it back up.
I'm not sure if I'll continue with the next book. Probably not.
Lauren, it wasn't just you, I hated that too, so much! But the Darklings is what kept me reading, actually.
Karen, yes, the ending is what saved it for me as well.
I'm thinking I might read the sequel, but I'm not buying it LOL! Only if I can get it from the library :)
Karen, yes, the ending is what saved it for me as well.
I'm thinking I might read the sequel, but I'm not buying it LOL! Only if I can get it from the library :)
Books mentioned in this topic
Legend (other topics)The Immortal Rules (other topics)
Black City (other topics)
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown (other topics)
There are no set chapters per day, we just read at our own paces and start each post with how far along you are, i.e., Chapter #, %, using spoilers where needed. Have fun!