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That's next on my list. I've been hearing such great things about it! I can't wait to start it! :)

Just a super amazing series so far. Can't wait for book thre..."
That's so funny because I was just asking my 13 year old cousin what her favorite book was and she said The Hunger Games, I went to look it up and then there was your comment.

Allison...
Oh Alli-chan..."
You're my favorite K-chan!! I hope you're enjoying it...you're one of the people I'm pretty positive will enjoy it.
(wait, I expect EVERYONE to enjoy it...)




Don't you want your own Gogu? I wanted my own Gogu.

It's neat because at first you think it is a retelling of one tale, but it actually mixes in quite a bit: other fairy tales, mythology and eastern European folklore (and the language, which is neat). Definitely worth the read.




*rushes off to see your rating and hopefully review*

My best friend has also been telling me to just keep reading...which, I do gladly because I enjoy this series. :)






LOVED Uglies. Got me started on this whole Scott Westerfeld kick.

Two great series, Linda! Yes, Uglies is for a much older YA than the Shadow Children. Both are very good in their own way.



Currently reading The Golden Compass. I am finding it much better than the movie which I didn't like at all.

I'm so bad for that that I wonder if I'm ever going to get to my own books...
Currently reading The Luxe, which came highly recommended by a few librarian friends, but though it's okay, I'm not seeing it.

I stopped buying and started "renting"!
Re: The Luxe - I had high hopes but it was just okay. I am a sucker for nice covers! But to me, I felt like I was reading Gossip Girl from another time period! It didn't have a lot of depth.

The Golden Compass is a great book. Are you going to read the other two books in the series?
Yes, I have all three at home from the library. I hope to finish them by the end of the month. I am enjoying The Golden Compass and am glad I picked it up.

Natalee wrote: "Re: The Luxe - I had high hopes but it was just okay. I am a sucker for nice covers! But to me, I felt like I was reading Gossip Girl from another time period! It didn't have a lot of depth."
I too picked this up because of the pretty cover (*looks sheepish*), but yeah, not too great a story - I guessed the 'twist' in the first chapter, and the rest of the book just seemed to be about describing every character's clothes in minute detail...
I'm reading two YA books at the moment, Mairelon the Magician, and Snakecharm.

I'm glad you like The Golden Compass. The other two books are very good as well.

Yep. That is exactly what I am feeling. I feel like she is borrowing heavily from Edith Wharton (whom I love), but Wharton was a master, so she's not so much pulling it off...

I'm way behind in the challenge because TNBBC's challenge is taking over my life!

Yep. That is exactly what I am feeling. I feel like she is borrowing heavily from Edith Wharton (whom I love), but Wharton was a master, so she's not so much pulling it..."
Ohhhh, I've never read Edith Wharton but now you've peaked my interest! Which do you recommend I read first?
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