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

[Abi]

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Reading from the 1st of July 2018

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[Ashley W]

Page 18
(view spoiler)[ I'm not sure what I expected, but this is definitely not it. That isn't a bad thing. I've actually never read anything like this before. That interview was new and humorous. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

page 155
(view spoiler)[ Maybe I'm just a little slow on the uptake here, but I'm lost with some of these reports. It seems to just be a mix of things. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Page 171 (view spoiler)[ Poor McNulty. We didn't learn much about him, but its still sad. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Page 326 (view spoiler)[ I never realized a machine could be evil, but AIDEN needs to go. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

page 462 (view spoiler)[ Okay I knew AIDEN was bad but to pretend to be Ezra? And now he/it is trying to joke? It's just creepy. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

starting this tonight! Im excited

[Ashley W]

page 534 (view spoiler)[ I never thought I would be rooting for AIDEN. It could just be for Kady but honestly I kind of don't want him too disappear forever. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Julianne So much better than I thought it would be and it makes me more emotional than I would have anticipated too

[Ashley W]

page 589
(view spoiler)[ I am so relieved right now. And kind of mad at AIDEN. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ I enjoyed this way more than I anticipated. I'm not much for science fiction or space adventures but I've never read anything like this one before. I absolutely love the end with Ezra's mother being the big villain. Can't wait for book two. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Just started tonight.
Page 1-105

(view spoiler)[ very mysterious. Ezra had me cracking up with his drunken email lol. Kades been doing her own investigation. I'm hoping she don't get caught. See a camera caught her. A big cover-up said with all those names of the dead. (hide spoiler)]

[Raven]

I was going to start this months ago, but never did. Today seems to be a good opportunity to start this! 7% (view spoiler)[ The interviews, the reports and the emails really give this book a nice sci-fi feel. I also loved the drawings of the spaceships at the beginning. I already love Ezra's character. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Pages 106 -220

(view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Erza friend. He was just trying to help and now is locked in there sad. Alexander general is a poop head. The truth comes out to the hypatia crew and to solve the issues he has his people force the ones controlling the computers to his ship shooting the captain in return....smdh I believe kades friend was shoot too. Now Erza knows she's been behind his people getting in trouble....I wonder what he's going to do next... (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Pages 221-310
(view spoiler)[ now I see why Kady never responded to Erza when he spoke about her mom. To me looks like her mom was protecting her. Keeping her safe.
That damn Aiden. It saved them but now they having some issues OMG. (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Pg 40
(view spoiler)[I love how Ezra responds to the interviewer. Hahaha. Although I wonder what Kady asked him? (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Pages 311-430
(view spoiler)[ Aiden is on something lol. He's determined to stay alive by all means. It's like zombie out of space with the infected ones. Wow Kady went for her man but now find out she was setup by Aiden. I'm not sure if I believe that Erza is dead like Aiden said....hmm. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Pages 431-515
(view spoiler)[ well Kady is strong and determined. Aiden OMG I don't know what to say about him. I'm hoping this end good. (hide spoiler)]

[Lesa]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ yeah I knew Erza was still alive. I knew that was a sike by Aiden he need Kady bad. But at the end the Lincoln still came. OMG Erza mom behind this. I wouldn't have even guess that. I'll continue to part 2. (hide spoiler)]

[Raven]

26% (view spoiler)[ One favorite character down. I wanted to see more of McNulty. I am not really a fan of the report format, but as the series name is Illuminae files, it makes sense. I wonder what Ezra will do now. Kady has pink hair! (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Lakhsesis wrote: "26% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ The format threw me at first too until I got used to it. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Lesa wrote: "Finished
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I wasn't sure he was still alive, but I was surprised that they killed him off so I wasn't totally sold on his death. (hide spoiler)]
Want to buddy book 2?

[Ashley W]

Also just checked out book 3 if you're interested?

[Jamie]

Pg 76 (view spoiler)[There are so many details in this book I am a bit overwhelmed. All those names and pictures?! I wonder if they just randomly picked them or if they bothered to get permission for them all. (hide spoiler)]

[Raven]

63% (view spoiler)[ The story has lot of potential, but again, it's falling flat. The characters are not making impact on me. Kady became a genius a bit too soon, the romance feels too bland. I am confused regarding many terminologies listed in there. The book is detailed, but the details which you actually need are not mentioned. The format would had worked if it was tweaked a bit. Phobos sounds really scary though. (hide spoiler)]

[Stina]

Just purchased the entire trilogy. So, starting Illuminae today and up for buddy reading the others too.

[Ashley W]

Stina awesome. I'll read the others with you when you finish book one

[Raven]

73% (view spoiler)[ I kinda like Aidan but at the same time I don't. ALSO WHAT?! Ezra is dead?!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Raven]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I grew fond of AIDAN in the end. I am glad Ezra didn't die. Is Illuminae someone like AIDAN? I didn't expect Leanne to be behind this. The story had potential, and the format was good too, but flat characters and unnecessary details ruined it for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Starting Gemina soon

[Ashley W]

Gemina page 23
I love the illustrations lol. This one has a sense of humor.

[Ashley W]

Gemina
page 44
(view spoiler)[ These things just sound gross. Ugh. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

page 83
(view spoiler)[ Sounds like normal parenting to me (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

pg 19 (view spoiler)[ OKAY THAT WAS A REALLY INTERESTING OPENING. I like Kady and Ezra though?? I think Ezra is hilarious (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

pg 101 (view spoiler)[ OH MY GOD so whats going on why are they just killing everyone? why is torrence trying to kill people? or is AIDAN actually going rogue what the heeeeck (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Lesa wrote: "Just started tonight.
Page 1-105

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(view spoiler)[Yeah Kady is playing a dangerous "game" with her investigations. Just think how useful she'd be on the inside! (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

pg 235 (view spoiler)[ Not at all surprised to hear about kady's mom. and i REALLY doubt anyone left alive in Bay 4 is still sane. Not looking good there (hide spoiler)]

pg 400 (view spoiler)[ SO HONESTLY I would read an entire book from AIDAN'S perspective. I think the AI parts are the most interesting and well written. Im also just a REAL big fan of all science fiction stuff with AI (hide spoiler)]

pg 440 (view spoiler)[ NOT EVEN SURPRISED THAT AIDAN PRETENDED TO BE EZRA. (hide spoiler)]

pg 554 (view spoiler)[ oKAY honestly kind of LOVING AIDAN even though he is clearly a homicidal rogue AI. Hes becoming very human in his emotions towards Kady and with how... sassy? sarcastic? he is being towards her. (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Pg 171 (view spoiler)[Dang crazy violent virus!! Scary crap! (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Pg 234 (view spoiler)[So the one sane captain is gone, Kady's hacker riend taken, mom gone (dead/insane?!)...and 32 hours to major trouble??? Intense! (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Pg 308 (view spoiler)[Crap he freed the infected?!. (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Pg 440 (view spoiler)[Ahh hell, Ezxra better not be dead! Can't believe Aiden faked being him though! (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Done (view spoiler)[Glad Ezra was alive. His mother did all this?! Man, no wonder his father ran with him!! (hide spoiler)]

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Date changed. Restarting August 6th 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[min sung ellie]

Starting tomorrow!

[[deleted user]]

Page 65 (view spoiler)[ OK, so far I already love the characters! The format is a bit weird, but I'm tarting to kinda like it! It's strange reading the characters thoughts through files and emails, and I think the only draw back so far is the fact that it's kind of hard to keep up with at times. (hide spoiler)]
Page 196 (view spoiler)[ I'm really loving this book so far. It's a little annoying that we haven't had any character descriptions except that Katy has pink hair (or at least used to. Apparently she dyes her hair a lot.
Usually I'm not into sci-fi as much, which is why I stick to fantasy for the most part, but I am so glad I picked up this book! It's making me want to get more into sci-fi!
The book so far is pretty fast paced, but again, it's hard to keep up with sometimes because we are reading this through files, and nothing else. The world building comes from emails, and character development is mainly seen through IMs. (hide spoiler)]
Page 320 (view spoiler)[ Why would he free the infected if he wanted to help people!? Holy crap! Something must have happened to the AIDAN system for it to malfunction like that! I need to know what happens next!!!! (hide spoiler)]
Page 420 (view spoiler)[ Oh my god it wasn't Ezra!? It was AIDAN talking to her this entire time? This book is messing with my mind and damn it I love it!
Although I have a feeling that by the end of this I may be a few french fries short of a happy meal... totally worth it though tbh (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[ He's alive!!!! I new it (kinda sorta not really)!!!! I actually really liked this book, and to be honest I went in with low expectations, but hot damn this book was good! (hide spoiler)]

[min sung ellie]

Page 316 (view spoiler)[ too busy reading to write in an update! I am a huge fan of scifi and this book is really really good so far. I would like to learn more about the AIDAN because it seems like they have a lot of control. Really loving the characters too and the whole “files” idea. I’ve never read a book like this one and I’m really loving the whole experience. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Ellie wrote: "Page 316 [spoilers removed]"

I know same! I can't put this book down!

[Mara]

(finally hopping in)
25% (view spoiler)[I'm so happy I picked this up. I really like Erza's character, Kady is enjoyable too and it reads so easily. Some of the visuals in the book are really stunning. Can't wait to see how the plot will unfold and who will survive the virus (and who sent out the order to shoot down the Copernicus, nothing beats some good corruption. (hide spoiler)]

[min sung ellie]

Page 408 (view spoiler)[ I really hope Kady will be able to rescue Ezra. I absolutely love their relationship. <3
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[min sung ellie]

Page 422 (view spoiler)[ OH MY GOODNESS I DID NOT SEE THIS COMING! Zhang and Mason are apparently both dead which is crazy to me. AIDEN led Kady to “Mason” but then he’s actually dead and AIDEN just wanted Zhang to get killed. Ahajjajsbakansbakkqb (hide spoiler)]