A Monster Calls, by Patrick Ness → Start Date: August 23, 2015

[Kaylee]

Krystal and I will be reading this! I'm really looking forward to it!

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Yay! I loved his Chaos Walking Trilogy so I can't wait to read this! :D

[Tommy]

This book is gold. No. Better than gold. I think I liked it more than Chaos Walking.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Tommy wrote: "This book is gold. No. Better than gold. I think I liked it more than Chaos Walking."

Really? That is high praise because that's my favorite series! :)

[Kaylee]

I read the first two books of the Chaos Walking series! I really need to read the third. I love the series.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Kaylee wrote: "I read the first two books of the Chaos Walking series! I really need to read the third. I love the series."

I bought all three of those books as a boxed set, and read them in less than a week. I think it is my favorite series of all time.

Todd and Viola are such great characters, and the third book is really good too. :)

[Kaylee]

♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Kaylee wrote: "I read the first two books of the Chaos Walking series! I really need to read the third. I love the series."

I bought all three of those books as a boxed set, and read them in less ..."

I really like the series. The only reason I haven't read the third book is because I checked the first 2 out from the library but the third had a huge wait list so it was a while before I got my hands on it. I own it now but I haven't gotten around to reading it yet.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Kaylee wrote: "♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Kaylee wrote: "I read the first two books of the Chaos Walking series! I really need to read the third. I love the series."

I bought all three of those books as a boxe..."

I am so bad about completing series so I understand. Sometimes I get distracted, but other times I just don't want to see a good series end.

I just had all those books together and read them one after the other.

[Kaylee]

♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Kaylee wrote: "♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Kaylee wrote: "I read the first two books of the Chaos Walking series! I really need to read the third. I love the series."

I bought all three of those ..."

I'm the same way! Usually it's the last book because I feel like I've made it that far so I can take a break or something and then never get around to actually finishing the series. Or It takes me a while to get the next book and by the time I get it I've moved on to something else.

I'm trying to finish a bunch of series before the year ends

Right now I'm reading and then I'm going to read and I'll be done with that series.

I think I'll finish Chaos walking or the Enchanted Forest Chronicles or the Vampire Academy series or the Lux series next.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

I just started the Throne of Glass series, and I loved the first book! I bought the second one, but I am putting off reading it until I buy the rest of the series.

I still need to finish have all three books, but I stopped after the first one. lol

Oh, and I have to read the last two books in the Lux series. I love those books, but I still stopped reading them. I think I have a problem. Lol

I decided this year I will force myself to finish at least three series.

[Kaylee]

I thought the first book was ok but I LOVED the second one and I'm really like the third one. I still need to buy though.

I've never heard of that series. The covers look interesting though.

I love the Lux series! I have to read the last book because that was another series I checked out from the library and literally no library around me had it. I could of ordered it from another library in the state but it would have taken forever.

Maybe I'll make a series goal too...

[Daiane]

Hi guys! I will be joining you on this one yay! It will be my first BR.
Btw, I'm reading the lux series now and I looooved TOG!

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Kaylee wrote: "I thought the first book was ok but I LOVED the second one and I'm really like the third one. I still need to buy though.

I've never heard of that series...."

I am so being on the Throne of Glass series, but I plan on binge reading the rest of the books very soon.

I love the Lux series too, but it's been so long since I read the first three books that I don't remember everything. That's why I'm putting off reading the other two. I might just skim read the first three and refresh my memory.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Daiane wrote: "Hi guys! I will be joining you on this one yay! It will be my first BR.
Btw, I'm reading the lux series now and I looooved TOG!"

Ah! Which book are you on? I have the whole series, but I still need to read the last two.

[Tommy]

♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Tommy wrote: "This book is gold. No. Better than gold. I think I liked it more than Chaos Walking."

Really? That is high praise because that's my favorite series! :)"

It's a close call, but yeah, I'd give it to A Monster Calls. That's not to say that it's better than Chaos Walking, just that it worked a bit better for me. I loved all 4 books though, all 5-star ratings for me. Patrick Ness is just amazing.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Tommy wrote: "♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Tommy wrote: "This book is gold. No. Better than gold. I think I liked it more than Chaos Walking."

Really? That is high praise because that's my favorite series! :)"
..."

If A Monster Calls is even close to as good as the Chaos Walking series, I am in for a treat. But you guys make it sound like I'm going to love it so I am so excited. :)

Cool profile pic btw. Love the light saber!

[Tommy]

Hey thanks :) It's just a toy lightsaber that my gf touched up to make look awesome. I had her make me more too. Like, 50 haha.

[cali 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧]

I will hopefully read this soon :D

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Tommy wrote: "Hey thanks :) It's just a toy lightsaber that my gf touched up to make look awesome. I had her make me more too. Like, 50 haha."

Lol, well your girlfriend did a great job. :D

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Cal wrote: "I will hopefully read this soon :D"

Great! You can always join in on this buddy read if you want. :)

[Kaylee]

Daiane wrote: "Hi guys! I will be joining you on this one yay! It will be my first BR.
Btw, I'm reading the lux series now and I looooved TOG!"

Buddy reads are so fun!

What books of the lux series are you on? Maybe we can read the last book together?


I'm almost halfway done with the last TOG novel! It's soooo good.

[Kaylee]

♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Kaylee wrote: "I thought the first book was ok but I LOVED the second one and I'm really like the third one. I still need to buy though.

I've never heard ..."

Whenever I feel the need to reread a series before I usually listen to the audio book sped up. I did that with the Percy Jackson series before starting the HOO series.

TOG is so good! You'll probably love it

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Kaylee wrote: "♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "Kaylee wrote: "I thought the first book was ok but I LOVED the second one and I'm really like the third one. I still need to buy [bookcover:The Assassin's Blade|1824370..."

I have just started listening to audio books so that is a fantastic idea. Thanks for the tip! :)

And so far, I love TOG series. I love books about assassins and women who can kick butt. lol

[Daiane]

I'm finishing the 3rd lux book. I would love to read the last one together :D. I also need to read the assassin's blade but I need to be prepared psychologically because I know I will cry like there's no tomorrow D:

♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle) wrote: "And so far, I love TOG series. I love books about assassins and women who can kick butt. lol "

Me too!!! I actually want to find more books like TOG but I couldn't find one that pass a similar feeling

[Kaylee]

@Krystle

I like audiobooks because I can listen to them at work to help the time pass by quicker. I haven't heard the audiobooks for the Lux series yet though so I'm not sure how good they are. I'm less picky when I'm just rereading something though.

TOG is definitely about that :) Nehemia (sp?) is my favorite so far though I think

@Daiane

Let me know when you get to the last one! I already own it so I'm ready to go at anytime!

The Assassin's Blade is the only book of the series I don't have because I was waiting for the paperback but it's out now so I might get it tonight!

I haven't read either of these but they both have female assassins so maybe they'll work and
I actually started Graceling but wasn't in the mood for it at the time (I was going through a MAJOR reading slump) so I put it down but it's pretty good so far.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

@Diane I will read the 4th Lux book soon so we can read the last one together. That should be fun! :D

And I will let you know if I find anymore series like TOG I have a few in mind. :)

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Kaylee wrote: "@Krystle

I like audiobooks because I can listen to them at work to help the time pass by quicker. I haven't heard the audiobooks for the Lux series yet though so I'm not sure how good they are. I'..."

I think audio books will be perfect for books I have already read. Sometimes I lose focus while listening to them, but if I already know the plot, it won't matter as much.

Yeah, I like Nehemia so far too, but someone spoiled a little part of the second book for me.

I will be buddy reading on August 14th if you want to join in.

Here's the thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And yes, @Diane, is similar to TOG.

[Daiane]

I've read both Grave Mercy and Graceling and, well, I guess the problem was in myself because I didn't like them that much... They were not bad, they were just lacking in my view D: I expected much more. But I want to know your review :D

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Daiane wrote: "I've read both Grave Mercy and Graceling and, well, I guess the problem was in myself because I didn't like them that much... They were not bad, they were just lacking in my view D: I expected much..."

I was not a fan of Graceling either tbh, but I'm hoping to enjoy Grave Mercy. It's a long book so it need to be good. Lol

[Kaylee]

I know we were supposed to be starting this today but I had another buddy read that I spent the whole day reading for. I might still try to get started on this book but I'm super tired.

I'll definitely start tomorrow at latest!

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Kaylee wrote: "I know we were supposed to be starting this today but I had another buddy read that I spent the whole day reading for. I might still try to get started on this book but I'm super tired.

I'll defin..."

That's fine. :)

I still have the last quarter of a book to finish before I can start this one. I will hopefully get started tomorrow too.

[Kaylee]

I started the book! I really like it so far.

I've gotten a lot further in it than I thought I would. It's a bit shorter than I was expecting and I couldn't put it down so I'm almost done.

It's darker than I usually like but I think the fantasy aspect balances it out.

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Kaylee wrote: "I started the book! I really like it so far.

I've gotten a lot further in it than I thought I would. It's a bit shorter than I was expecting and I couldn't put it down so I'm almost done.

It's da..."

Glad to hear it is short and good. :)

[Daiane]

Sorry guys, I had a surprise party and just got home now. Will start it tomorrow :D

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Daiane wrote: "Sorry guys, I had a surprise party and just got home now. Will start it tomorrow :D"

Was it a party for you? :)

[Daiane]

Yes. IT was my birthday yesterday and that is why I was late. Sorry :/

But I started today and it's a sad story.
I'm on chapter 5
(view spoiler)[At first when his mom looked at the tree I thought she was just thinking about killing herself because she felt lonely. After the disease stuff it's really sad. I don't know what to think about the girl. She was so right but I get his point too. And I was sad for him with the bullying. (hide spoiler)]

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Don't be sorry! I haven't even started reading yet. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[Daiane]

yay! :)

THANK YOOOOU <3

[Kaylee]

Happy belated birthday! Mine was 2 weeks ago.

All of my spoilers are from my opinion finishing the book so there will be spoilers for later chapters

About the mom looking at the tree in the later chapters (view spoiler)[when we find out her new medicine being made from the Yew tree she said she had known about it for a while. I think that's why she was looking at the tree. (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[I think the girl's heart is in the right place and she's trying to make up for telling everyone about his mom's cancer. Also she's trying to be his friend since they've been friends for a long time. (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[The bullying was sad and horrible but I didn't like that he didn't get punished for what he did to the bully. (hide spoiler)]

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Hey guys, my mom just had surgery, and she is doing great, but I don't think I'm in the mood for this book right now. I am so sorry for bailing, but I want to keep 100% positive, and I get way too emotional when I read sometimes. lol

It was looking like a really great book too so I will definitely be reading it as soon as my mom is all better. I will also still be doing all the other buddy reads I have planed for next month. :)

[Daiane]

Oh Kry, it's good that she is all right now. Yes, I completely understand you. I'm also moodier with books. All the best for you and your mom <3

Happy belated bday too kaylee!! And thanks :D

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Daiane wrote: "Oh Kry, it's good that she is all right now. Yes, I completely understand you. I'm also moodier with books. All the best for you and your mom <3

Happy belated bday too kaylee!! And thanks :D"

Thanks for understanding! I am looking forward to reading Shiver with both you guys!! :D

[Kaylee]

Thanks Daiane!

I hope your mom is doing better!

Take your time with reading it, no rush :)

[Daiane]

This book was reeeally good!!I didnt expect it to be this good.

(view spoiler)[I had hope for his mom. And didnt expect the dream to be like that. I also think that a conclusion about the bully was missing. He was all deep like "i wont see you anymore" come on... why did he do that? Why was he a bully?
And the girl... I wanted to see them as friends again... (hide spoiler)]

[♥♡¢σσкιє♥♡ (Krystle)]

Daiane wrote: "This book was reeeally good!!I didnt expect it to be this good.

I had hope for his mom. And didnt expect the dream to be like that. I also think that a conclusion about the bully was missing. He w..."

Great! Glad you liked it so much! :D