Existence (Existence Trilogy #1) by Abbie Glines → Start Date: August 11th, 2016

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Hannah, Vicki and I
please feel free to join us!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

this is going to be a re-read for me
I'm hoping I like this first one more but I definitely want to keep reading the series!

Fingers crossed you guys do too :)

[Vicki]

Why are you re-reading it if you didn't care much for it?

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

because I read it a long time ago...I don't remember it much.
I still don't think I'll love it much (just like I didn't love the first in the Lux series but ended up loving the series!) but I've seen a lot of good reviews for the whole series so I think I'll like the rest of it :)

[Trinity]

I would love to join you all. It's been so long since I've done a buddy read because I always seem to forget about them but fingers crossed I remember!

[Vicki]

Trisha wrote: "because I read it a long time ago...I don't remember it much.
I still don't think I'll love it much (just like I didn't love the first in the Lux series but ended up loving the series!) but I've se..."

Oh, okay, that makes sense then. LOL I was just wondering but your analogy to the Lux series is a good one! LOL

[Vicki]

Trinity wrote: "I would love to join you all. It's been so long since I've done a buddy read because I always seem to forget about them but fingers crossed I remember!"

Trinity, I'll try to remember to PM you so you'll remember. I have a problem remembering some too if I forget to put them in my phone calendar. LOL

[Trinity]

Vicki wrote: "Trinity wrote: "I would love to join you all. It's been so long since I've done a buddy read because I always seem to forget about them but fingers crossed I remember!"

Trinity, I'll try to rememb..."

Thank you, Vicki that would help if I forget :)

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Sorry I'm late guys. I was having a reading slump or something last week...

finally shaking it off today and getting my books finished up

I'm 5 chapters

awwww yes(view spoiler)[ I remember....I still find it odd that Pagan, who was homecoming queen, and Miranda - who is dating a really popular sport team player at school - that they never talk with everyone and that they sit alone at lunch. it just seems like they'd be sitting at a table bustling with other people
I also don't understand why Leif would ditch his table full of friends to eat with them every day at lunch. they seem secluded (hide spoiler)]

Dank(view spoiler)[ his name STILL makes me shake my head.
I only kind of remember what's going on with him
but I wonder why he decided to join their high school.... (hide spoiler)]

Leif(view spoiler)[ he ended up being a pretty nice guy. although their conversations don't seem realistic at all - I'm trying to roll with it lol
I like that he told her what he was going through and she was willing to admit she had a huge unfair grudge again him and be willing to get to know him. BUT I still find it hard to believe she didn't know him or anyone else, really, since she was homecoming queen last year. Maybe she just knew the seniors who graduated? (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki]

I'm glad you're getting out of your slump, Trisha!

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

I've started this and I will update later.

[Trinity]

Gonna start this one after I get a few chapters in my other book in! Thanks, Vicki for the PM :)

[Vicki]

Trinity wrote: "Gonna start this one after I get a few chapters in my other book in! Thanks, Vicki for the PM :)"

You're welcome. :o)

[Trinity]

I just got through the 5 chapters!

So (view spoiler)[I thought that Pagon (not really liking the name choices for these characters, they're unique but I don't really like them) was gonna be with 'Dank' the soul/not soul guy from the beginning since she saw him, I wasn't expecting another relationship to start. (hide spoiler)]

Leif (view spoiler)[That was a pretty fast move for him to tell her about his backstory that fast considering he said he hasn't told any other girl that, (I believe that's what he said, I could be mistaken) but he is pretty cute. (hide spoiler)]

Dank (view spoiler)[ I stop the names by here, what kind of name is Dank? And he's a rockstar?? How did this happen? (hide spoiler)]

Pagan (view spoiler)[Isn't that great at hiding her emotions or physical reactions as I would have thought since she has been ignorning souls and acting as though they aren't there and not letting anyone see her act weird. I do like her character though. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Trinity wrote: "
Dank [spoilers removed"

lol!! (view spoiler)[ YES! Wouldn't an agent make him change it?! lol It's just so awful! (hide spoiler)]

[Trinity]

Trisha wrote: "Trinity wrote: "
Dank [spoilers removed"

lol!! [spoilers removed]"

It really is lol!

[Trinity]

Just got through 10 chapters

Dank (view spoiler)[Ugh just let yourself love her! I want some answers, as to why that blonde chick soul keeps coming back. I think that he's there because he's trying to prevent Pagon's death that she should already have had. I love Dank's character though, I just want more with him! (hide spoiler)]

Pagon (view spoiler)[I don't like that she is staying with Leif just because it feels normal for her, the boy told you he loved you! Just because you can't have something with Dank yet doesn't mean you can keep him at your side just to have a comfort pillow.
I do hope things are explained soon (hide spoiler)]

[Trinity]

Also (view spoiler)[I have been reading Leif's name like Leaf I'm not sure if that's correct lol! (hide spoiler)]

[Trinity]

Just a quick note (view spoiler)[I just finished chapter 11 and I guessed correctly, she was supposed to die! Okay, going to go read again haha! (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

Trinity wrote: "Also [spoilers removed]"


That's how I've been doing it too.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

I'm up to Chapter 7.


(view spoiler)[I'm not sure what I think about Pagen and Leif being together. Although, I was surprised that he liked her for so long. I would like to know more about why she can see souls. All we know is that she can and has been able to for a while now. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Trinity wrote: "Also [spoilers removed]"

Yes! Me too! lol

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

10 chapters

Dank (view spoiler)[ I agree...he should just stop denying it and she should STOP leading Leif on..... He obviously likes her more than she likes him......she should let him go
also, I agree. I wish he'd just tell her what was going on (hide spoiler)]

Pagan(view spoiler)[ I don't love her name...but I like the irony of it. That it's a non-traditional religion and it's a book that's dealing in souls. (hide spoiler)]

[Trinity]

Finished, it was alright, nothing too amazing but it was pretty good where I'll read the 2nd book. Especially with that cliff hanger!

[Trinity]

Trisha wrote: "10 chapters

Dank (view spoiler)[I agree...he should just stop denying it and she should STOP leading Leif on..... He obviously likes her more than she likes him......she should let him go
also, I agree. I wish ... (hide spoiler)]"

I definitely agree with you! (view spoiler)[And I didn't know that I see how it connects with her lol (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Yep, I'm done too!!

So....Trinity
Who/what(view spoiler)[ do you think Leif is?? I mean...if he's not human
is he another soul?
or an angel?
(hide spoiler)]

I'm glad you didn't hate it! LOL I'm looking forward to book 2 :)

[Trinity]

I have no clue! (view spoiler)[I feel like he might not be a good guy based on how Dank was saying it but if he was dangerous I don't know think Dank would have let her stay around him while she was dating him so I am clueless! (hide spoiler)]

I do want to read book 2 soon and see what happens though :)

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

I'm finished.


(view spoiler)[I'm interested in finding out more about Leif. Especially after that ending. All we know is that he's not human either. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

yay! I"m glad you liked it too Hannah!!

Do you guys want to try to read book 2 next month??

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

I will.

[Vicki]

I do too. I'll have some breathing room next week and I'll get his one read. I've just been CRAZY busy! If it weren't for audio books while I'm driving I would not be getting caught up with my 200 goal at all. LOL

[Jenn]

I read this series a few years ago and loved it... after reading some of your guys comments i'm thinking I need to read it again, I hope i'll still love it but I do agree with some comments... i'd love to reread the first book and start on the second with everyone, the series has been in my reread pile for a while now. I just have so many other books I want to get to. lol

[Vicki]

Jenn, we ALL know how you feel! So many books, so little time!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

yay! I'm so glad you guys all want to move on to book 2!

When works for everyone? Early September? Mid September?

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

Mid September. That way I should have it bought by then.

[Vicki]

Mid September works for me too.

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

9/13? 9/14?

[Vicki]

Personally, if it doesn't matter to Hannah, I prefer the 14th. But if the 13th is better for both of you that's okay too.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

The 14th is fine with me.

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Trinity and Jenn,

let me know if 9/14 works for you for book 2!! :)

[Trinity]

14th is great for me! :)

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Jenn, I Hope you can join us!

Everyone else, our thread is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Vicki]

Thanks, Trisha!