Experiment in Terror

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Regina wrote: "After I read Pippa's story I guessed that [spoilers removed]. It is interesting."

Yeah so did I because of his last name ;). I'm so pissed at where Halle is taking the characters right now. Plus so much feels on the surface, no real feelings being revealed. I'm at 67% and I want to scream (view spoiler)[what was the point of this all? If they can't be together because they'd rip Perry apart or the worlds apart or whatever mambo is saying. Which I don't all the way believe. I mean it's max giving this information and I don't trust him at all. So once again Perry's heart gets broken By dex, instead of him coming to her and telling her the truth. Plus where's poppa in all this? Perry needs her. (hide spoiler)]

[Regina]

I agree completely. Why would a (view spoiler)[31 year old man just believe all this shit and not share it? There is a scene where he suddenly wants to talk to perry - they are with max and rose and perry wonf meet his eyes. Freaking grab her and talk! Announce it in front of everyone. It just seems like a false set up. (hide spoiler)]

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I agree. I'm already not wanting to keep reading them like this. Sad.

[Lori]

To me, this book feels like another major decision point - like "Lying Season" and most of "On Demon Wings"... (view spoiler)[Will Dex tell Perry? If he doesn't, he's a fool. Who says that Perry wants to be pregnant and have kids? Maybe after her experience, that won't matter to her so much.

It needs to be a shared decision. Pippa made her own choices, regardless. Her life wasn't all that great, but it was hers. And Pippa's previous discussion with Perry in The Thin Veil... and her quick cameo here... I think that Pippa is trying to encourage Perry to stay with Dex, regardless.

Wasn't it in Pippa's book that her guardian acknowledged that it's not all already decided? That they are there to guide, but they don't know the full outcome? If anything bothered me about this book, it was the CERTAINTY that Mambo and Max had that it would be disastrous for Dex & Perry to be together. Sure, we've seen that things tend to happen when they're together... and often things that aren't good. Yes, we know they attract things that want their powers - together or separately. But as people, Perry and Dex are BETTER TOGETHER than apart. And not just because of their emotions, but as human beings. (hide spoiler)]

Regina, I see where you're coming from in that both Dex and Perry seem to be much more shallow in this book. Their depth and richness and layers aren't as explored. I think that this book was so anticipated, that in the gorging process of gulping it down, it's easy to set aside or not notice those things. If I were to read it again, I'd likely spot more. For example, you're right about (view spoiler)[Rose and even Amber - both seem to be very shallow and very transparent. Why? (hide spoiler)]

As to where this is all heading... (view spoiler)[I think that Halle is trying to get more of a commitment than just living together. After all, at the end of the book, Dex seems like he's going to get the ring and propose to Perry. He can't do that if he doesn't tell her all of this, and they have an honest discussion. So that's what I see as next. Either they decide to stay together and beat whatever it is against them - realizing that it will be their way-of-life and not just an occasional thing - or they have to part forever. (hide spoiler)]

I think that's why Ada's book is likely next. (Isn't it?) Something in-between to keep the tension and suspense, but give us a bread from all that heaviness. Maybe I'm just too much of a fan to be objective?

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

I finished. It was good enough. Better than On Demon Wings and Madness, but not as good as Lying Season and Into the Hollow.

For me, I didn't have a problem seeing Perry as 3D, I could almost imagine what she was thinking most of the time. Especially when (view spoiler)[she saved Dex out of the coffin (hide spoiler)]. I actually thought that it was funny that he thought of her as all innocence and sweet cuteness because having been inside her head we know that she's a lot darker than that. BUT, I do agree that Dex's voice isn't well suited to a whole book. I agree with Lori, I think it would have been better if the POV had switched back and forth between the two of them. It wasn't so much the lack of Perry more so that it was eyerolling to see all the 'my cock' and 'fuck her' moments in the book. It's funny in a short, or in snippets. It was overkill in a whole book. I'd say that more than taking away from Perry, I felt that it took away from Dex. He's more than just his dick.

But it was good enough. I had a good time reading it, and I'm still going to be excited for Ashes.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

Oh, and Lori... I aaaaam good, aren't i! ;)

[Regina]

The ending was good. And there was a satisfying scene before the ending. I am happy about that.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

I agree completely. That was the best part. And Dex seemed to tone it down just a bit so we got a little sweetness.

[Lori]

Wendy F wrote: "Oh, and Lori... I aaaaam good, aren't i! ;)"

Yes, Wendy, you ARE damn good! ;-) And boy, did I know it when get there - LOL! Now you can see why I was so anxious for you to read this book!

[Lori]

OK, you gals seem to think that the ending made up for all the shocks... but I don't quite understand why. Dex seems resolved, but I'm still afraid for them....

What do you see as next for our dynamic duo? Is Ada's book comic relief or a break until we get back to the real action?

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I finished and I agree, the end makes up for a lot of the faults going on with Dex's horny pov. lol!

Lori, I call them the dynamic duo too. so funny!!

I hope we get Ada's book because I miss reading about her and how her and Perry connect. Plus she breaks up the crazy if you will.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

LOL, I totally see why you were eager for me to read it. I was (view spoiler)[about 90% correct with it... I gotta pat myself on the back, lmao (hide spoiler)].

I don't think our happiness in the end doesn't mean we're still not afraid for them. I totally am. I just think that (view spoiler)[we were all prepared for them to break up in the end and when they didn't, it was a relief. Add to that you get Perry finally saying I love you and Dex planning to propose. You get that sweet scene with them in the hospital, and super excited that in the next book Rebecca will be WITH them to film EiT (hide spoiler)]. All of that made up for the up and down emotion that was going on in the book, not to mention the overly horny POV we got with Dex.

And Ada's book, it doesn't sound like comic relief. Have you guys read the synopsis for it yet? ANNNNND, did you guys notice how it's now got the added title of (Ada Palamino #1) like she's planning on a spin off of shorts about Ada? Super exciting!

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I didn't notice that - off to check! I just love Ada.

I'm back... Yeah Halke must have recently changed that. Because the synopsis is different now. Also sounds like Ada is older, plus this books expected pub is 2014. So we have to wait!

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

What! I didn't notice they changed the publication date of it! BOO! So it must come AFTER Ashes. I don't think she's too much older though, hopefully. Maybe like 16 or 17... because it talks about her trying to get into design school.

((Leea, I forgot my phone at home today, so I'm not sure if you sent me a text but if so, I swear I'm not ignoring you, haha. I feel naked without it. If I wasn't so short on gas I might drive home on my lunch to grab it.))

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Yeah that's true. Who she meets has me Scared but excited!

Bummer about the phone!! I feel naked and lost w/o mine. So sad!

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

I know! Especially with that little glimpse we got of (view spoiler)[Max and Rose's relationship (hide spoiler)].

It does suck! I went to grab it from my pocket and had a moment of panic when I realized I left it on the couch at home this morning.

[Lori]

Leea, I got "the dynamic duo" from you! And it's perfect for these two.

OK, WHAT's UP with the direction Ada's book is taking? Yikes! A spin-off? I'm not liking that description. I liked "Little Fifteen" better. I agree with Leea - I like Ada because she brings "normal" into the mix, but in the very best way. She's been supportive and loving towards Perry when her mom & dad haven't been. And Ada's the one who called Dex in to the rescue in "On Demon Wings".

Makes me wonder if "Ashes to Ashes" is as final for Perry & Dex as it sounds, meaning the end of their books together to make room for Ada. And yes, I'm more than a little scared about the name mentioned in the book's description... These Palomino girls aren't going to get a break, are they?

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Lori McD wrote: "Leea, I got "the dynamic duo" from you! And it's perfect for these two..."


LOL! It's perfect for them :)

I love it, that means we'll get more Ada and we'll more than likely get P & D after their series is over with.

Nope, those Palomino girls will not get a break!!

[Lisa]

Since I read SO fast and furious and then stayed mum so as not to spoil it for anybody accidently, and reading several other books since, and my rotten memory - feel the need to reread a bit. Although, reading these comments have jogged things a bit. Now I know why I felt like I od'd on Dex in this one - like what many of you have said. (view spoiler)[Dex comes off even more immature than usual here. His brain seems totally in his dick. Must be his raging hormones? Still at teen levels. Amazing... (hide spoiler)]

I read and really liked it. I thought this was a stand-alone but it says 'Devils #1' like it's a series. There's a couple things here that ties in with EiT series. Won't give it away. But it was funny when I didn't get it right away, on one of them and when it came up, I was trying to remember what book that person was in...then FLASH! Boy, did I feel stupid LOL.

I see where a few of you said it's like 'Almost Famous'. Yep, you're right. It made me reach for a Led Zeppelin memoir that's been sitting on my shelf for quite awhile. Also, now I want to read Miss Pam's book. Oh, and Patti Boyd's book, about her marriages to George Harrison and Eric Clapton!

[Regina]

Haha! I can't wait to read it.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I can't wait to read it :)

[Regina]

Lets do it together!

My train is finally home. I feel like drinking a really nice French white wine and eating chocolate.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Sounds like an awesome plan but it will have to be in a few weeks. if that's okay.

Oh, Regina, I got approved for the next Thunder Point book on NG - so we'll have to buddy read that too :)

How nice! Are you off tomorrow for the 4th? I'm drinking coffee and eating veggies, trying to be good sucks!

[Regina]

That does suck. Why r u trying to be good?

My office closed early today and reopened Monday. But I had stuff to work on so I just left. And I likely will work some this weekend but I will be at home. Yes! My son is on a competitive traveling baseball team and we have a tournament all through the holiday so that will be both fun and tiresome.

[Lori]

Well, Lisa, you sold me on "Devil's Metal" with the possible tie-in to Perry & Dex. Just picked it up on Amazon.

If some of ya'll are going to read it as a buddy-read, let me know. I've got plenty on my shelf to go with for now. AND I just remembered the Viking book 3 for July 9th!

[Regina]

I don't need I read it now. Whenever. I also have that carr book and can read it after or whenever is good. :)

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Wow! I love baseball so that sounds fun. But I know how much work it is shlepping 2 kids around, let alone 4. We're going to a baseball game tonight for the 4th, so the boys are excited for fireworks.

Oh you know me always trying to be good and I need to lose a few pounds.

[Regina]

I need to lose a few more, it is really depressing. I am trying to find value in myself right now -- so I understand.

It is fun! It is so cool to see these little boys steal and play like professionals. I will share pictures and upload a video - - last tourney Sebastian had an awesome hit.

[Leea, Escape Artist]

I just want to feel good in my body and I haven't been working out at all so that doesn't help. Add to that spending each day at our neighborhood pool in my swim suite. So I signed up to run a 1/2 marathon in SF the end of Oct. So I plan on running while the boys are at school.

Can't wait to see Sabastian playing!!

Oh Regina, you'll love this. So it was time to sign up for Fall Soccer here and I sent Jim (husband) to sign the boys up because I was working. He was a little reluctant, not sure why. He calls me asking if I wanted to be team mom for both boys teams or just one? I'm like, what? He's coaching both their teams! The man kills me!!

[Regina]

Did I miss this -if someone else posted? This was posted on Karina's FB page:

Well as the excitement over Come Alive calms down a bit, I thought I'd share a few things right here: -1- I'll be sharing a selection of Come Alive scenes from Perry's POV in August -2- There will be no Little Fifteen in August but there will be the Ada Palomino series in 2104 -3- I have a lot of signed EIT paperbacks to give away, so keep your eyes peeled - 4 - As most of you know, Ashes to Ashes is back to our beloved Perry's POV (I missed her!) and Dust to Dust, the last book, is told in a dual POV with her and Dex. That's all for now!

[Lisa]

Eek, the pressure! I hope some of you will like Devil's Metal as much or more than I did. I'm thinking younger readers will like it more since they won't be aware of the mistakes made of getting the 70s era right. On the most part, Halle did good, IMO - got the feel right. Sorta. I know that I'm aging myself here LOL!

Leea, that's great - how involved your husband is in the kids' sports :D Mine was always too busy with work to participate and only attended a few games even. It was left to me to do all the driving, volunteering, cheerleading. Luckily, we only had 2 kids and it was mostly our son who did sports. Except for one year of soccer for our daughter. She was our dancer and piano student so I had to drive her to recitals and practice.

[Lisa]

Oh, thanks for that update, Regina! I hadn't seen that info before. Yay on the dual POV!! And I look forward to reading Perry's POV in Aug :D

[Lori]

So... Dust to Dust *will* be the last of Perry & Dex, at least in EiT! Hmmm... all this POV switching is going to give me whiplash. (Got Ashes to Ashes and Dust to Dust mixed up. Duh!)

Thanks for the info, Regina. I missed that on her FB page.

Lisa, no worries about The Devil's Metal. I probably won't know the diff if it's about 70s music. Have to admit, I really wasn't all that "with it" on 70s music unless it played on popular radio - on the bus on the way to or from school - LOL!

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

I'll be sad when we get to the last book!

I'm actually excited for Ada's series. I'm not ready for that world to come to an end.

Can't wait to get some of Perry's POV in August!

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Regina wrote: "Did I miss this -if someone else posted? This was posted on Karina's FB page:

Well as the excitement over Come Alive calms down a bit, I thought I'd share a few things right here: -1- I'll be shar..."

Oh that's fantastic news! I can't wait for it all, so greedy!

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Lisa, my husband is very involved. Coaches our youngest sons baseball every year, next year both boys may be on the same team so that will be fun.

I'm very excited for Ada to get her own series, I want to know more about her.

[Sandra]

Hi ladies!
I'm starting today.
I'll come back later to share some thoughts with you. Besides I have tons of spoilers to catch up in this thread!

[Ladyhawk]

Hi Sandra! Excited for you to join the madnes!

[Regina]

Glad to have you! :D

[Sandra]

Thank you ladies! I think I don't mind if Dex has less presence in this one (view spoiler)[as long as the asshole is suffering alone in Seattle. (hide spoiler)]

[Leea, Escape Artist]

Oh join in all the Dex & Perry love :)

[Sandra]

I'm 30% into On Demon Wings.
Maybe it's because I understood that (view spoiler)[Dex doesn't show up until the last part and this is all Perry by herself (hide spoiler)] and consequently set my expectations low but so far I'm loving this.

I'm fairly worried and scared too. (view spoiler)[First things first. What's happening to her it's most important now and Dex will have to wait. If he don't come and help out anyone will do. Even Max. (hide spoiler)].

[Sandra]

Finished . LOVED it too!
Now reading and so far it's great.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

I loooved Dex Files!

[Sandra]

I know, I'm hooked since paragraph 1.
I was afraid to start reading Dex Files before Into the Hollow but anyway, I was commuting when I finished On demos Wings and couldn't help getting started with Dex Files. I hope they're no spoilers ahead for Into...

[Sandra]

I think that everybody should know that (view spoiler)[Dex doesn't show up in On Demon Wings until last quarter before starting. (hide spoiler)]. Did you know too, Wendy?

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

No, you're reading it right. It's Dex Files first, then Into the Hollow. That's how she published them, so thats how they should be read. (I think.)

I didn't know that, actually. I wish I had, but I spent the whole thing waiting, lol.

[Sandra]

Wendy F wrote: "No, you're reading it right. It's Dex Files first, then Into the Hollow. That's how she published them, so thats how they should be read. (I think.)

I didn't know that, actually. I wish I had,..."

That's what I thought. It really works great if you know that in advance.

I looked up for Experiment in Terror in GR and got the reverse order, I don't know what's the criterion they use to list.

[Gwennie, Mrs. Bookworm]

LMAO, usually if you look up the book series and then click into one (any of them) then click the gray series title in parathasis it'll put them in order for you.

I'm not sure why you have to go that way to get them ordered.

[Sandra]

Uh, no. I was wrong. I mix up because the Dex Files synopsis says "In the Dex-Files we find a variety of scenes and chapters from the enigmatic Dex Foray's POV from books #1-6 in the series.".