Nil by Lynne Matson - Restarting October 5th 2017

[Jenn]

Chapters 49-56: (view spoiler)[ He was thwarted by a cat! So random. And looks like they did find Bart. Can't say I'm sad to see him go. But now we are in the final stretch. Thad has less than 9 days. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ Ummm...well, that wrapped up a little too neatly. Of course they both got off the island at the same time, cause why wouldn't they? Overall, it was ok. Too many unanswered questions in my opinion. Also, what happened to the other kids? (hide spoiler)]

[Kelli]

Page 118 - through chapter 18

(view spoiler)[ I’m really getting into this book - it’s all starting to make sense and come together. I’m still trying to keep track of all the characters, but so far so good and definitely interesting. Insta love though...I’m a sucker for romance though so I don’t hate insta love as much as some people 😉 I wonder if Natalie and Keith knew each other before Nil or if they met there? I also wonder how many people have been on Nil... I also have to mention that I think Charley has a thing for Sprite... 😂. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Kelli wrote: "Page 118 - through chapter 18

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The love of Sprite knows no bounds! hahha

[Kelli]

Page 180. Through chapter 28

(view spoiler)[ so this is the first time that Charley has seen someone go through an outbound gate. I do wonder if they get to go home and/or how Nil ‘decides’ that. The kids seem to have quite the system worked out for searching, having spotters, putting kids on priority, etc.
It seems as though Charley and Thad both have their stories of back home, especially in the romance department. I think something will come to be between them but when? I see not wanting to waste time when your days are literally numbered. Talks is right though - they need to figure something out at least so they aren’t distracted...
I wonder about Bart. Was he really trying to steal the gate? Seems as though some people are skeptical. I’m curious to find out more about him. And then there is Rory. A lot happened there!! He sure was a pain right away in the beginning. I hate that Thad blames himself for Rory’s death. (hide spoiler)]

[Kelli]

Page 274. Through chapter 44

(view spoiler)[ I feel as though Charley is definitely on to something - maybe even more than we know right now. It’s odd that she is the first one to think up a pattern, but all that aside it helped Natalie get her gate. I didn’t realize that there were so many random stragglers around the island though. And now Bart? Leaving Miguel the way he was and taking everything his team had to basically go rogue? Wonder what that guy has in mind. Also wonder if it was him that stole things from the Shack and possibly put them back when he knew he was going out on search? Or if some of the stragglers are coming in and looting (wouldn’t they want to join their Nil city?). Haven’t heard a mention of Sprite in awhile 😂😂. (hide spoiler)]

[Kelli]

Page 306 through chapter 51

(view spoiler)[ Lin and Tanna both gone. Thad going out on his own searches. Now Bart. And a handful of newbies. Now Charley appointed second and finding more in her mazes/rubbings. Seems she is finding a pattern but if that’s the case is there still the possibility of this being a personal spiritual journey? Is there a reason they’re all there? Or is it really just a maze to figure out? (hide spoiler)]

[Kelli]

Finished

(view spoiler)[ I loved this book. It’s very maze runner-ish to me which I also loved. My heart dropped when Thad threw Charley into the gate. I was still skeptical whether it actually took them home or not to be honest. I love that Natalie got in touch with her and that we got the confirmation that Keith really did make it home as well. The ending was perfect / I love Thad and Charley :) I’m really curious about the blog of the person who was at Nil and the secret survivors communication. I wonder if they’ll reach out to anyone else...? (hide spoiler)]

I’d definitely be interested in reading the sequel even if we hold off until November or late October :)