The Enemy Series by Charlie Higson - Restarting October 11th 2017

[Kate]

They'll chase you.

They'll rip you open.

They'll feed on you . . .

When the sickness came, every parent, policeman, politician — every adult — fell ill. The lucky ones died. The others are crazed, confused and hungry.

Only children under fourteen remain, and they're fighting to survive.

Now there are rumours of a safe place to hide. And so a gang of children begin their quest across London, where all through the city — down alleyways, in deserted houses, underground — the grown-ups lie in wait.

But can they make it there — alive?

Join Kathryn and I as we read this book!

[Alley]

I'm in!

[Kate]

I don't have any the books in the series yet Kathryn. If I get them, I can read with you in April! :)

Glad you could join us Alley! :)

[Maddie]

I'm in too!

[cc]

I really liked this book, though the second one is much better! I hope y'all enjoy! (And let me know what you think of the inconsistencies between whether it's kids under the age of 14 or under the age of 16 who were immune: Editing error or intentional?)

[Maddie]

I'm starting this when I get the chance. I have to catch up with my other buddy reads and do my accounting homework.

[Kate]

Going a bit slow but I'll catch up :)

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[I feel bad for the dogs! But it is a game of survival so instincts take over. This is like grown ups versus kids? Feeling like this book is going to be full of action and I'm excited! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I'm on Chapter 7 or 8 I think. Loving it so far! :D

[Alley]

I'm only chapter 3. XD I find Freak and Deak hilarious!

[Kate]

@Kathryn Ch5 (view spoiler)[Hahaha! The kids needed to stick together and fight the real enemy - grown ups! (hide spoiler)]

[Kate]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[Arran and Maxie secretly crushing on each other! I hope they found out soon. That would at least give them happiness with all that's been happening (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Halfway through Chapter 12. So much better than I thought it was going to be! (view spoiler)[Annoying how Arran doesn't think Maxie likes him and vice versa. Just tell each other! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Wow that's fast Kathryn! You like it?

[Kate]

End of Chapter 22
(view spoiler)[I can't believe that he died!! Isn't he like a major character in the story? Oh and Maxie is annoying me a bit. I sure think they need the new kids. (hide spoiler)]

Good job on finishing already Kathryn!

[Kate]

End of chapter 34
(view spoiler)[It's about time they arrived! But I'm sensing trouble ahead. I think my favorite characters so far would Ollie and Sophie. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Page 152, chapter 23. Loving it so far!

[Maddie]

@Kate: (view spoiler)[I was so glad that they finally figured it out, and then he goes and dies! I was really sad! And I'm glad with how Maxie's sticking to her values and not being allowing Sophie. She should give an ultimatum. I love ultimatums haha. (hide spoiler)]

[Kate]

@Maddison: I know right! I was really surprised! But oh well, life goes on for them :(

[Maddie]

Yeah as it should. :) I'm really behind in my schedule now but at least I'm enjoying this book haha.

[Kate]

I know what you mean by being behind schedule! Ugghh. Hopefully I finish it tonight, or if not, at least tomorrow morning. Haha!

Good luck Maddison! We can do this! :p

[Maddie]

Haha have you seen my month's schedule?

[Kate]

I think I've seen you post it somewhere, but I haven't really looked. I'm behind schedule as well, and I'm starting another buddy read tomorrow. I'll catch up!! :P

[Kate]

End of chapter 44

(view spoiler)[Nooooooo!!!Not him :( (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Haha I was meant to start a book yesterday but I'm still reading this one. Tomorrow I'm starting another and the day after I'm starting 2 more.

[Kate]

FINISHED!

(view spoiler)[I liked the concept of the story, kids vs. grown ups. I hope that the next installments would be shedding more light on what actually caused the disease. The ending showed that the grown-ups weren't all stupid and they, in fact can be dangerous. (hide spoiler)]

@Caitlin, I've been thinking about it too! It says on the blurb that it's under 14 but in the book, it actually was 16. Deliberate or typo? Hmmmmm.

[Maddie]

@Kathryn: I totally will but I'm only on Chapter 27. (view spoiler)[Sam just met the grown-up. (hide spoiler)]

[Kate]

@Kathyrn: I might if I get a chance to get a copy!

[Maddie]

I own The Dead as well and I'll buy the rest of the series.

[Maddie]

I'm up to Chapter 30.

[Maddie]

Chapter 47. (view spoiler)[Can't believe Freak died! And did I sense some feeling for Maxie a few chapter before he died? ;)) (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Everyone gone?

[Maddie]

During Chapter 47 (view spoiler)[I like how they just called the new guy The Kid. XD And isn't it obvious that Rachel and Nick are going to kill Claire and Jason? (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

During Chapter 48 (view spoiler)[Of course Rhiannon spoiled things for them! But at least she seemed determined and tried.
I like the way The Kid talks! It's interesting.
If I was going through a carriage with human remains and bones in it, there's no stopping me from being sick. XD (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

During Chapter 50 (view spoiler)[OMG it's the sunlight that turns them into zombies! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I'm gonna stop posting. I don't wanna spam. XD

[Maddie]

During Chapter 62 (view spoiler)[Oh great, now Blue likes Maxie. It's so frustrating! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Finished. :D I really loved this book! 5 stars!

[Kate]

I'm glad you liked it! :) I like Blue! I wish Sophie stayed though. I like her character a lot.

[Maddie]

Yeah I'll continue the series! :D

[Abi]

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Reading from the 11th of October 2017

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[Dannii]

I'm going to be reading the first three books in the series, which I own, and if I like them then I'll continue on and purchase the rest :)

[Dannii]

Going to start this tomorrow, or tonight if I get my current BR read in time :)

[Dannii]

1/4 of The Enemy: (view spoiler)[No preamble. No description the world. Just plot overload from the first page! It is working really well in this type of action-centred novel. I was worried the zombie apocalypse would feel cliched, but I'm really enjoying it so far and loving how tense every scene if... even if everyone keeps dying and disappearing! (hide spoiler)]