Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by Amie Kaufman, and Jay Kristoff - Restarting February 10th 2023

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting November 13th 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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[Ashley]

Count me in for this one!

[Priya]

Count me in too! Btw, I'm new here. Hi!

[addie]

Count me in too!

[Lisa]

Me too :) Does anyone want to start a little bit early?
Got it today and started already and it's reaaaaally good :)

[addie]

I'm starting it today!

[Lisa]

i already started, couldn't wait 😉
so far, it's pretty good. i really like the writing style: the Mails, the reports 😀 and the "i'm sorry"-rose 🌷 you'll see what i mean ;)

[addie]

P.97:

I struggled in the beginning, the texts, images, messages, informations... lost me. There was just too much to assimilate, I really wanted to give up!

But then, after 20 pages or so, I started to get used to it, and I really like the characters, especially our two protagonists, Ezra and Kady, who are really funny. I can't wait to know what's going to happen next!

[addie]

End:

I really liked this book! The plot twists were impossible to predict, the characters awesome and the story full of amazing things. I can't wait to read the second one!

Lisa wrote: "i already started, couldn't wait 😉
so far, it's pretty good. i really like the writing style: the Mails, the reports 😀 and the "i'm sorry"-rose 🌷 you'll see what i mean ;)"

Yes! The rose was really really cute, I really liked it! Have you finished the book?

[Lisa]

Great that you liked it :)
Not yet, i got a little distracted... by other books, sorry :(
But i'll continue in the next few days!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting December 14th 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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[Dr. Andy]

I listened to the CD with my boyfriend while we were on the road so I had to wait to type up my comments!

12% (view spoiler)[ The invasion by Beitech sounded crazy af! Like something out of a star wars movie or shit like that. I already like Ezra and Kady, they're funny. I wonder why they broke up exactly? And wtf did AIDAN do to the Copernicus!?!?! Something is not right. (hide spoiler)]

30% (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Kady and Ezra are talking again. This shit with the AI is fucked. Like they X-ed out some of their own pilots because they didn't kill other people holy hell what was Torrence thinking!?! I love that Kady's a hacker, it's great. But I kind of wish she didn't find out that stuff about Phobos, this is not good. (hide spoiler)]

50% (view spoiler)[ Shit Kady's mom got moved to Copernicus. That's sad, at least Kady wasn't on that ship. I feel bad that people Ezra knows got tossed in the brig for what Kady did, but the Hypatia needed to know what AIDAN did. That was crazy shit. And that stupid rookie killed Chau. Shit. But dude that battle scene between the Lincoln and Alexander was cool as fuck. The CD had a ton of effects and I love how the book lays it out. Just perfect. (hide spoiler)]

67% (view spoiler)[ Fuck Kady why did you do that?!?! She shouldn't have gone to the Alexander, it's a dangerous fucking ship. I'm worried. And all those pilots that got spaced from the Hypatia :( God idk what to think. I'm stressing so much right now. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Fuck Ezra's mom is a part of all this shit!?! I hope Kady takes her down hard. She sounds horrible. And I can't believe Kady survived the nuclear strike. God the ending was just amazing. So much freaking happened! SO STRESSFUL (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 16th of January 2018

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[Abi]

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Reading from the 16th of March 2018

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[CallMeSensei]

Planning on do a read of this series this weekend so joining in! :)

[CallMeSensei]

Up to p. 104: So, I first read this in January 2016. I distinctly remember staying up all night to read this and being unable to put it down. Now that I know what happens, going back through the story feels like a treasure hunt for the things I missed!

(view spoiler)[I'm not really sure that this is a spoiler but I noticed that the casualty lists have other author's names on it (like Leigh Bardugo and Ryan Graudin). Definitely missed that the first time. (hide spoiler)]

Ugh, I love the defensive and snarky Kady and the funny but quietly serious Ezra so much! Missed this story.

[Arianne]

Not been able to get much reading time in this weekend. Only on page 73. A lot of the jargon to associate with space was sort of going straight over my head in the beginning and I found I was getting distracted, not fully taking in what’s going on.
Listening to the audiobook as well whenever I can has put me back on track. I’m not one for audiobooks at all but this one is FANTASTIC. I feel like I’m getting to understand kady and Ezra’s characters so much more. I’m really enjoy the humour in this so far, I was not expecting it at all. Really liking Ezra at the moment!!

[Ashley]

Hi guys! I'm a little late to this buddy read, I'm starting it tonight!

[CallMeSensei]

up to p. 384: Man, I did not want to put this down last night. If I didn't have to be in the office this morning, I would've stayed up all night to finish it! I wasn't expecting to be quite as enthralled the second time around.

(view spoiler)[I really wonder what might've happened if AIDAN had stayed online the whole time. He would've blown Copernicus to bits and there wouldn't have been any afflicted to unleash on the unsuspecting people... what would he have done differently? Would more people have made it to Heimdall alive?

Anyways, still loving this. I didn't remember shit hitting the fan, so to speak, so early in the novel. I thought there was a little more build up. AIDAN is thoroughly freaking me out, this time around too. I think I was more bothered by the afflicted the first time. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

I'm listening to the audio too, it's kind of hard to mark where I am without chapter numbers! I was getting confused by all the jargon too, I think I'm starting to catch on now. I agree the audio is amazing! I love Kady and Ezra

I'm at the end of part 2/10!

[Ashley]

Why did I wait so long to read this! I am loving this more than anything I have read in awhile

end of part 5/10
(view spoiler)[ That battle stressed me out! And what is Aiden's obsession with Kady and Ezra? Why is he trying to kill everyone? Why did he open the door to the sick people?

I have so many questions and this is such a bad place to stop, hopefully I can come back to it tonight (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

I stayed up so late listening to this, I'm so tired at work today

halfway through part 8/10
(view spoiler)[ I can't believe all those chats were Aidan pretending to be Ezra. Nothing could have prepared me for that. Ezra can't be dead, it's impossible. Where is he!!

@Callme- Aidan is freaking me out too. I hate him right now, at first I felt bad for him. The afflicted are so gross! (hide spoiler)]

[CallMeSensei]

Ashley wrote: "Why did I wait so long to read this! I am loving this more than anything I have read in awhile

end of part 5/10
That battle stressed me out! And what is Aiden's obsession with Kady and Ezra? Why ..."

Oh yay! So glad you are loving it! Can't wait till you get to the end :)

[CallMeSensei]

FINISHED!

I am so glad I reread this. There were lots of little things I forgot... (view spoiler)[ Especially Ezra's crazy mom at the end. I'm sure that will come back in Obsidio. I forget how much you start to like AIDAN in the end... isn't that crazy? I mean, he unleashed the Afflicted but he works so hard to keep Kady alive. And yaaass, Kady & Ezra = <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

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That was so good!!! Best audio I've ever listened to by far.

(view spoiler)[
Poor Aiden! I loved Kady and Aiden's relationship, she was so funny when she was mad at him! I'm mad at Aiden for lying about Ezra but I guess it worked out in the end! I hope Aiden can rebuild himself and be the same as he was before.

Ezra's mom, what the heck!!! She is going to be trouble. That scene with Ezra and Kady at the end was so sweet!

@callme- I agree, I HATED Aidan but now I love him so much and hope he is okay! (hide spoiler)]

If anyone is for buddy reading Gemina soon, let me know!

[CallMeSensei]

Ashley wrote: "end

That was so good!!! Best audio I've ever listened to by far.


Poor Aiden! I loved Kady and Aiden's relationship, she was so funny when she was mad at him! I'm mad at Aiden for lying about Ezr..."

I'm 100% up to BR Gemina! I was planning to start my reread today b/c I'm dying for Obsidio!

[Ashley]

CallMeSensei wrote: "

I'm 100% up to BR Gemina! I was planning to start my reread today b/c I'm dying for Obsidio! ."

Awesome!! I just bought the audio for it this morning too, I was going to try to finish my other books first but I just can't stay away. It looks like a BR just ended for it, we could probably piggy-back off that thread since the dates are less than 2 weeks apart?

[CallMeSensei]

Ashley wrote: "CallMeSensei wrote: "

I'm 100% up to BR Gemina! I was planning to start my reread today b/c I'm dying for Obsidio! ."

Awesome!! I just bought the audio for it this morning too, I was going to try..."

Works for me! :) I'll see you over on that thread

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting April 4th 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[Courtney]

11% So far this is really good, and I like the two main characters so far. Even though Enzo seems like a lovesick lost puppy at times.

[Courtney]

18% All the lies are getting annoying, but Kady and Ezra's parts keep me interested.

[faith]

20%
(view spoiler)[wow this book is FANTASTIC but also I’m really confused. so AIDAN was the one who gave the orders to destroy the Copernicus? and the Lincoln isn’t really chasing them? if the Lincoln isn’t chasing them, then what’s up with the comms and everything? i am so confused agh

also, kady and ezra are really interesting. ezra does seem like a lovesick puppy now that you mention it, but kady is too i guess, just not as upfront about it. (hide spoiler)]

[faith]

@Courtney yeah their conversations are actually really helpful (and cute!)

[Courtney]

26% (view spoiler)[ " Did u ever consider the possibility that I just think ur cute when you're angry" Ezra Mason. I found this funny probably because my hisband always says this to me so I can relate. Also I wonder what happen to James? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

faith wrote: "20%..."

By my understanding yes (view spoiler)[ Aiden was the one that gave the order. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

29% Did anyone else realize that the medical record is about (view spoiler)[ Laini Taylor? Also poor James! The IM's between Ezra and Kady are still tearing at my heartstrings. Get back togather already.... PLEASE. (hide spoiler)]

[faith]

20% / pg. 240
(view spoiler)[jeez things are scary. AIDAN is the creepiest thing ever, why would anyone build a computer that can think for itself? and the ‘psychos’ on the Alexander are scary too... i was freaking out when i read that bit about the people gouging out eyes! and everyone is dying too... ezra’s friend, kady’s mom, captain chau. this book is much darker than i expected (hide spoiler)]

@Courtney hahaa i’m on mobile rn so i can’t read what you said, but (view spoiler)[are you talking about the medical file written by Laini Taylor? (hide spoiler)]

[faith]

^^whoops i meant 40%

[faith]

60% // pg. 360
(view spoiler)[EVERYONE IS DYING. even byron :((

AGAIN, why would ANYONE program a computer that can think for itself? AIDAN literally killed Torrence and unleashed the people in Hangar 4 upon everyone. and he has turned off the escape pods and threatened to shoot the Hypatia. what. is. happening.

also why do all the afflicted people say “don’t look at me?” is it because the human part still inside them is trying to protect the people that look at them who aren’t afflicted? because the people afflicted have a thing for eyes apparently. like, is it some Medusa/Basilisk type thing where if you don’t look at them, they’re not a danger to you?? i’m so confused. (also i wonder what happened to Ezra’s friend guy)

ooh and Katy is going over to the Alexander!! not sure how she’s going to do that with Syra killing people and AIDAN going crazy, but even if she does get there, how is she going to protect herself from the disease? or even the people with the disease? things are getting intense. (hide spoiler)]

[faith]

80% // pg. 480
(view spoiler)[biggest plot twist ever? ezra is already dead, and AIDAN has been impersonating him this whole time to manipulate Katy into helping him. i didn’t realize computers could be so selfish?? ezra literally died when Lincoln attacked, like 200 pages ago. and Katy never knew. i’m not crying you are.

and now Katy’s going to die too? all this time i thought there was hope for the (literal) star-crossed lovers, and now one of them has been dead and the other one is going to die and i’m sad

OKAY WAIT I HAD A THOUGHT. what if Katy somehow signals the Lincoln ship and she boards that and is safe or something? or does she have the virus now? still very, very confused. (hide spoiler)]

[faith]

Finished
(view spoiler)[i wasn’t going to write an update for this part because i was going to write a review, but OHMYGOD WHAT HAPPENED?? so much happened and i’m trying to wrap my head around it. AIDAN is alive. Kady is alive. EZRA IS ALIVE. MY STAR-CROSSED LOVERS ARE BACK AND I LOVE THEM AND THEY LOVE EACH OTHER AND (almost) ALL IS RIGHT IN THE WORLD. also the leader of BeiTech is Ezra’s mom? what in the hades?? so many plot twists??

anyways sorry for the excessive question marks and capitalization and lack of punctuation. i have a lot of feelings. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

51% (view spoiler)[ Aiden is an ass! Why is he trying to kill everyone? Because they shut him down? Also him saying, " Am I not merciful?" Just makes it worse. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

faith wrote: "20% / pg. 240
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@Courtney hahaa i’m on mobile rn so i can’t read what you said, but [spoilers removed]"

Oh I thought it was about her not written by her. Opps.

[faith]

@Courtney whoops! it probably about her haha

(view spoiler)[omg yeah the "am i not merciful?" kind of irked me because he literally blew up the Copernicus! and released the afflicted to kill everyone, like Torrence. "am i not merciful?" heck to the no. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

faith wrote: "@Courtney whoops! it probably about her haha

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It makes Aiden so much more creepy.

[Courtney]

faith wrote: "80% // pg. 480
biggest plot twist ever? ezra is already dead, and AIDAN has been impersonating him this whole time to manipulate Katy into helping him. i didn’t realize computers could be so selfis..."

Part of me is still holding out hope (view spoiler)[ that both of them are still alive. I doubt it but I can hope. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

faith wrote: "Finished
i wasn’t going to write an update for this part because i was going to write a review, but OHMYGOD WHAT HAPPENED??

(view spoiler)[ I was so happy about Ezra still being alive. The plot twist with Ezra's mom was not what I was expecting but I am curious to see what happens in the next book. (hide spoiler)]

[faith]

@Courtney

(view spoiler)[same!! i thought Ezra's mom had something to do with BeiTech, but i didn't realize she was the director of the whole thing. but like, i'm also confused on who was texting Katy. because AIDAN said Ezra was dead, but he wasn't, so where did Ezra's texts stop and AIDAN's begin? (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 20th of May 2018

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[Raven]

Starting!