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Loved that series!! Hope you guys enjoy!
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Nice! I just heard of this book today and put it on my to-read list. Later when I found this buddy reads topic that made me happy because it will encourage me to pick it up :-)
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Haaa!! :-D
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I am currently about 100 pages in. I am really enjoying it so far. It's a quicker read than I was expecting and can't wait to see where the story goes.
Jenny wrote: "Okay, so I'm not too far in, about 19%. So far I'm loving this, though, jumping through the different dimensions of London is so up my alley! I've just gotten to the part where we get to meet Lila,..."I totally think Kell and his forbidden black market trading is going to bite him in the ass as well...
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I am up to page 315 already!! This is a quick read, so interesting, and the pages are flying by! I love this sinister world. Its so unique and interesting, and I LOVE both Lila and Kell!
I'm so jealous of you guys right now! I signed up for CampNaNoWriMo, so I've had to focus on that for the time being, but I've loved reading all your updates and feel like i'm sort of rereading it with you guys. Also, my husband is working his way through book 3, so it's been fun to discuss with him. (although I'm having a REALLY hard time not accidentally mentioning spoilers). EEK!Once I finish
I'm gonna try to revisit this world (assuming
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can wait!Argh...the struggles of a reader!!! :)
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I hear you, Elora!! I had to put this one down for a few days but should be able to pick it back up by this weekend. I had a couple of other books wrestle me to read them first. ;)
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Okay, I finished it a while ago, it only took me a few days, and I was struggling not to finish it in one day!
I FREAKING LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! One of the better fantasies I've read in a while. I loved the writing, and the style of writing especially. I just love VE Schwab's writing, this is only my second book of hers, and I have a feeling I'm going to love them all based on the writing alone.
What I really loved about this is how the writing style was so different from epic fantasy. It was almost a cross between an epic fantasy and a fast paced action/adventure or Sci-Fi tale. The very first part was a little slower as she set up the world for us, but after about 100 pages in, the book TOOK OFF! It was one thing right after another and I had NO CLUE what was going to happen next!
I also really really really loved Lila Bard. What a cool/amazing/strong/deep/interesting character! One of the best I've ever read. I loved that she was kick-ass, but also morally gray a lot. A little bit of an anti-hero. The parts of the story where we were following her and her adventures made me think a bit of Six of Crows.
This story was incredibly dark and twisted, and I loved that too. Like I said, I had no idea what was going to happen next, and I felt a constant sense of danger the last 3/4 of the book. No one and nowhere felt safe. Loved the suspense and nail-biting fear!!!
My only gripe is I wanted a bit more world building, and I wanted to know more about Black London. I had a feeling, though, that more would come to light in the next books, and I was right! I lot more info comes in the second book, as well as a few new awesome characters. I loved the second one even more! While it still read the same and had the same tone, it wasn't quite as dark I didn't think.
Just started the last book, and its great so far! This series (as long as it has a good conclusion) is going onto "my favorite series of all time" list!
Jenny wrote: "I just realized I never got back on here to say what I thought!Okay, I finished it a while ago, it only took me a few days, and I was struggling not to finish it in one day!
I FREAKING LOVED THI..."
YAY!!!
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I have the 2nd book coming sometime next week. Hopefully I'll like it better. This first one was a good read, but not my favorite. But then again, it could just be my mood right now. It's been a rough month and I'm apparently only in the mood for rereads right now. ;)
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In the second one, I LOVED Lila even more, and Rhy and Kell as well. We also get some great new characters.
The third book was really the book for Kell and Rhy to shine I think.
Can't wait to hear your thoughts!!
David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite!
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