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[Dee]

it was cute ;) Molly is on my auto-buy list pretty much - although her publisher likes me and I get auto approval on her books pretty much

[Regina]

Ditto as to both for me too! But I do prefer to listen to her books as the performances are outstanding. I am glad I saw this post it reminds me to read it.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

I just finished . Now onto !

[Marcella]

Angie wrote: "I just finished . Now onto !"

So what did you think of Raid? It was my favorite book.

[Regina]

Hey everyone the ending of the last Sookie book has been leaked and is all over the Internet. Just in case you do or don't want to see it.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Marcella wrote: "Angie wrote: "I just finished . Now onto !"

So what did you think of Raid? It was my favorite book."

I have to be honest--I was disappointed. I loved Raid, but I felt like the book was rushed. It just seemed like there was more to tell.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Regina wrote: "Hey everyone the ending of the last Sookie book has been leaked and is all over the Internet. Just in case you do or don't want to see it."

Lol...Regina's on the DL, but she's got the juice!

[Regina]

Lol!

[Dee]

there have been some melt-down's of epic proportions on CH's facebook page - apparently a fan in Germany who got an early copy posted a twist by twist review on her facebook page for every one to see...supposedly it is also on Amazon, but i haven't seen it yet

[Samantha]

Why would the reviewer do that?

[Marcella]

Angie...I know what you mean. I felt there was more to say but overall his was my favorite book. KA did drop the ball as far as giving us more of a story...wish there had been more character development and backgroung info to go by.

[Dee]

Samantha wrote: "Why would the reviewer do that?"

apparently, they hated/felt betrayed that much...

i've only read the first book, so I can't comment on the series

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Marcella wrote: "Angie...I know what you mean. I felt there was more to say but overall his was my favorite book. KA did drop the ball as far as giving us more of a story...wish there had been more character develo..."

I agree on all counts, especially Raid's background info. I feel bad for the characters when I think too much was left untold, as if there was an injustice done to them. Lol

I still enjoyed what KA gave me.I'd rather be left wanting more than sick of it before it's done!

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

Dee wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Why would the reviewer do that?"

apparently, they hated/felt betrayed that much...

i've only read the first book, so I can't comment on the series"

I have to say, knowing how it ends has made me VERY glad that I made the decision to give up on the series a long time ago.

[Samantha]

I haven't even read the series but is popular. I would have been pissed.

LOL@ Wendy.

[Marcella]

Well said Angie. I feel the same way. I hate when an author does an injustice to a character. And as a reader I fell somewhat cheated.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

LMAO! If I was Harris I'd be pissed, definitely. As a reader, sometimes you read an end of a series and you just feel so betrayed... Knowing how it ends, I just KNOW I would have felt that way. I haven't read the last 2 books and I still feel that way.

[Samantha]

Is CH angry?

[Regina]

I am so glad that I haven't bought the last few. And I DNFed the last one bc it was so freaking bad. I feel bad for Harris, in a way. And the reviewer, likely violated so many rules/agreements but I am relieved to know and not surprised.

[Regina]

Samantha wrote: "Is CH angry?"

Yes I think she had a reaction to it -- but i haven't read it. Just read the spoiler, lol.

[Dee]

i think she was fustrated - there was a post on her facebook from her, giving people warning...and lots of bitching on that one...and her admins are deleting any posts that have spoilers in them, since the book doesn't come out for another week...

the same thing happened with Shadowfever - IIRC - someone leaked like the first 70 pages about a week before the release

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I don't even read the series but I had to read the spoiler ending.

[Samantha]

Dee wrote: "i think she was fustrated - there was a post on her facebook from her, giving people warning...and lots of bitching on that one...and her admins are deleting any posts that have spoilers in them, s..."

That's stupid. Why do that to an author? So what if the series didn't pan out the way she wanted it. Shut up. LOL.

Haha Stacia. Curious.

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

Now I want to know how the series ends, and I haven't even read it.

[Regina]

Dee that is right. I purposely didn't read that though -- except the first chapter that she purposely released (I think)?

Stacia -- LMAO!

I am such a loser. I haven't read more than 1 page a day and here I am on GR. :)

[Regina]

Angie wrote: "Now I want to know how the series ends, and I haven't even read it."

LOL!!! IT is funny how that happens.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

It's cuase you miss us!

[Dee]

I get that people get annoyed when a book/series doesn't resolve how "they" (i.e. the reader) thinks it should - but ultimately, the story/the characters/the ideas are those of the author and they do what they believe/think/imagine is the best/most fulfilling/true outcome

[Regina]

I do!

I do agree with that Dee, I believe the author has power and we are along for the ride. I do hate when authors respond too much to readers but..... it really frustrates me when authors do not have their characters stay consistent -- like Alcide, Eric .......... (I am still ticked about Alcide. I loved that guy, but I am partial to werewolves).

[Dee]

i just heard a good quote on Project Runway that kind of applies - constructive criticism is just that, but you don't have to take all of it, because if you do you'll end up with something boring and unimaginative - paraphrasing

[Regina]

Exactly!

[Samantha]

Good quote, Dee. I want the author to give me a good story despite what everyone wants. So if the outcome doesn't fit my thoughts it's ok.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

I'm not sure I agree 100%.

I mean, I agree that it is the work of the author and they have the control. But I'm not sure that I think that they always do what they believe/think/imagine is best/most fulfilling/true outcome.

Sometimes I think that it becomes about making money, or getting that next book out quicker to capitalize on movies sales... which I guess is still about money.

I'm just not sure I believe that all authors are that noble and won't sell out their own work. Evanovich is a great example. She's still cranking out Stephanie Plums because it's her money series. She's pretty much come out and said she sees what works and why mess with what's paying her bills.

Singers do the same thing. Crank out albums fast to keep up with the fan frenzy and each album gets a little worse because there's less heart in it.

I'm not saying Harris did that, maybe this is how she saw the ending all along. Though, I will say that her books got progressively worse and more poorly written, and I do believe it is because she was trying to keep up with the True Blood craze.

I'm just saying that I think sometimes authors do sell out their own stories. For me, though, it's not about whether or not she saw it going there, it's more about what Regina said. The literary assassination of my favorite character. I gave up on the Dark Swan series for this exact same issue. She just crossed my personal line, that's all.

[Lori]

In now... but this book feels very different from the 1st book. I figured it would be darker - the 2nd in a 3 book arc usually is. Although, yeah, I get that it's longer than a 3 book arc.

Regardless, it just feels... off to me. Guess I have to just push through.

I am *not* jumping into EiT book #3 . It was probably my least fav in the series. So I'm not anxious to jump back in.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Just finished and I think this chick wins every TSTL contest possible. I bet D.G. would have a field day with status updates on that book.

And I couldn't stop reading Doritos every time I read Dorian Skotos.

[Marcella]

I finished and I have mixed feelings about it. All in all I enjoyed it but it eas missing something.

[Ian]

Stacia (Ace 3:16) wrote: "Just finished and I think this chick wins every TSTL"

Thank Google I now know what TSTL means. Time for some Doritos to celebrate.

I just started How (not) to Kiss a Toad. It should come with a government warning not to drive after reading this book. It's definitely making me more stupid and to be honest I wasn't high on the ladder to start with, but I'm still kind of liking it.



Maybe I'm out of touch but this book has a 4+ rating and I just can't see it.

[Dee]

Marcella wrote: "I finished and I have mixed feelings about it. All in all I enjoyed it but it eas missing something."

I feel like that with Julie James quite a bit - she is good, but there is something missing - its like eating chocolate when you are hungry - it satisfies briefly, but then you want something more substantial

[Tellulah]

Read The greatness continues. Loved Tess!

[Marcella]

Dee wrote: "Marcella wrote: "I finished and I have mixed feelings about it. All in all I enjoyed it but it eas missing something."

I feel like that with Julie James qui..."

Can't agree with you there Dee. Chocolate always satisfies me. Ha ha!

[Marcella]

I am currently readin . I think this is the last Ethan Day book I have to read. This makes me sad.

[Kay]

I finished and it was such a ride! This series has me hooked. I want to read book #4 but maybe after I pick up something light.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Tellulah wrote: "Read The greatness continues. Loved Tess!"

I know... oh man i'm so glad you're liking this series Tellulah. It's one of my all time favorites.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Ian wrote: "Stacia (Ace 3:16) wrote: "Just finished and I think this chick wins every TSTL"

Thank Google I now know what TSTL means. Time for some Doritos to celebrate. "

Oh good i'm not the only one who had to google it. haha!

[Angie Elle, BaBAMB!!!]

I finished , and now I'm starting . I'm so excited to read this one!

[Tellulah]

Jules and Robin - just ... damn ...

[Regina]

LOL Tellulah, I loved that book! I really liked the main romance too, but the intro of Jules and Robin together was fabulous. I also liked the previous book (I saw that you did too). I really liked the setting and introducing Dave, Sophie and Decker.

So maybe it is the book and not the reader. I find myself (don't laugh Wendy and Leea!) at 25% in at I am taking a break and reading with Angie! I am loving it! I also think it is really funny that when I search for Sing My Name on GR -- the other book that pops up is

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

Swear, I'm not laughing, lol. There's just something about Gameboard that doesn't really grab you right away.

[Dee]

Marcella wrote: "Dee wrote: "Marcella wrote: "I finished and I have mixed feelings about it. All in all I enjoyed it but it eas missing something."

I feel like that with Jul..."

see, it only satisfy's me briefly...and then I want more...its not like one piece is every enough - so says my tight jeans...

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Regina wrote: "LOL Tellulah, I loved that book! I really liked the main romance too, but the intro of Jules and Robin together was fabulous. I also liked the previous book (I saw that you did too). I really li..."

Oh, i'm sorry you're not enjoying Gameboard but I feel better because it wasn't just me. I liked the story but I felt like it wasn't progressing.