Boy21 by Matthew Quick → Start Date: September 25, 2013

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

Trisha, Ashlyn and I will be reading this one!

Trisha, if this date doesn't work for you, let me know! We can always switch it around!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

it works! yay! Thx for making the thread!!!

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

:D YAY! You're welcome!

[Ashlyn]

Yay!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

You guys ready for this one tomorrow?!?

looks like we have 40 chapters and about 250 pages

Since 5 chapters is pretty short, is it okay if we come back every 10??

[Ashlyn]

I'm ready! 10 chapters sounds good to me.

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

Sure! I will be finishing up 2 books today and then start this one! At least, that is my plan!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

okay, 10 chapters in.

Finley (view spoiler)[ I really like him. I like the clarification that he has a calming presence. The kids at school are cruel (hide spoiler)]

Erin (view spoiler)[ Lol that girl is GREAT! I love how feisty she is and that she beat up that guy that tried to attack her. (hide spoiler)]

Boy21 / Russ (view spoiler)[ I just want to hug him. It's so sad what he's been through and that he's had to make up this alternate world to get through each day.

it just breaks my heart (hide spoiler)]

Coach (view spoiler)[ why DID he pick Finley. I mean, I know he's quiet and sweet.
but Finley is just worried about his place on the team too. I'm glad he's being a good friend anyway (hide spoiler)]

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

I read 10 chapters last night as well.

I agree with all of your points, Trisha.

(view spoiler)[It breaks my heart too. I am liking all of the characters which is a great plus for me! I was also wondering why he picked Finley.. (hide spoiler)]

I am excited to read some more!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

alright, I'm sitting down to this one again

hoping to finish it in the next hour or so :)

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

Awesome! :D This is the book I read when I go to bed so my goal for tonight is to get to Chapter 21. (:

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Okay, I stopped at The Season

Boy21 (view spoiler)[ wow, he really changed in order to get to school. but I love that he's protecting and standing up for Finley as much as Finley is helping him (hide spoiler)]

Birthday (view spoiler)[ wow, Russ really shared a lot when he shared the cupcakes... so sad :( (hide spoiler)]

coach (view spoiler)[ he's really starting to make me mad
first, a "secret" that any coach or teacher has with a student is always really dicey

but he's putting so much pressure on Finley to get Russ to play ball - it's ridiculous! (hide spoiler)]

Erin (view spoiler)[ she is just so cool

I'm hoping so much she doesn't want to date anyone else during the season.
I think that will really hurt finley. (hide spoiler)]

Finley (view spoiler)[ everyone keeps thinking Finley will understand better than anyone why Russ may not want to remember or talk about what happened to his parents.

Did Finley's mom not really leave. Was she actually killed ?? Ut oh :( I hope not.... (hide spoiler)]

this one is really good. are you still liking it Jacquelyn??

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Ch 21

I'm so (view spoiler)[ frustrated at the coach right now I want to throw this book.

I hate what he just did to Finley. I hope this makes sense later in the book. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 26

18 (view spoiler)[ OMG, I looove that Erin changed her number to match Finley's. She is so cute! I hate that he ignores her in the hallway though :( (hide spoiler)]

and I agree with Finley (view spoiler)[ I don't think Boy21 is playing for the team. I think he's playing for Finley.

and he doesn't want to be playing at all. I think Finley's right. Coach is going about this all wrong (hide spoiler)]

and I think Erin is the coolest kid in this book!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

I just stopped at the section title: Erin

Finley (view spoiler)[ what on earth is this secret they are keeping from us. was his mom and pop in an accident?? Car accident?..... (hide spoiler)]

Erin (view spoiler)[ oh no! I hope she's okay! She's my favorite person in the whole book!!! (hide spoiler)]

Finley (view spoiler)[ he is such a good person. I like that the counselor is reaching out to him, but Finley is just not ready to deal with what ever has happened to him (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

wow, and I'm done

this one was surprising. I didn't think I'd like a book about a boy who plays basketball

but I loved this one!

[Gisbelle]

The cover is just so messy and unattractive.

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

I know - the cover is a little crazy....but it all ties into the story. :)

[Gisbelle]

Sounds interesting :) Now I'm curious

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

I stopped at the Season last night (view spoiler)[ I hate Coach for all the pressure he is putting on Finley. I also really hope Erin does not find another boyfriend during the season. That would be really depressing. But knowing her, I don't think she will. She is my favorite character so far! (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Ugh, coach. he made me so mad :(

[Ashlyn]

Finished chapter 10. Sorry, school started this week, so I haven't had a lot of time to read.

I'm wondering why (view spoiler)[Coach picked Finley. I'm pretty sure Coach wouldn't give Russ Finley's position. It's kind of sad that that's all he is worried about. I'm hoping they become good friends. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

I know, I couldn't help but wonder the whole time too!

why Finley.....

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

oh...and no worries. I totally understand getting busy :)

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

I was wondering about that too! And totally! No worries! Just come back when you can! (:

I have about 40 pages left so I will finish them up and come back to post!

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

I finished! 4 stars for me as well! (: I am really glad I gave this one a try!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

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(view spoiler)[I liked the HEA even if I didn't understand all the drama with the Irish mob and all that. THAT was confusing to me because....I just don't know anything about it

but I loved that she FINALLY sent him a letter
(hide spoiler)]
:) Yay! I'm so glad you liked it!

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

(view spoiler)[I liked the HEA too and don't worry, I was confused about the whole Irish mob too. And I loved that she sent him the letter too! I was so excited when I turned the page and saw a letter! (hide spoiler)]

I am really happy we gave this one a shot!