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[Latasha]

Out of all of the ones I've ordered, only 1 was that bad. The thing that really drives me crazy is the paper barcode stickers or any paper sticker that's huge.

[Alice]

Latasha wrote: "Out of all of the ones I've ordered, only 1 was that bad. The thing that really drives me crazy is the paper barcode stickers or any paper sticker that's huge."

All the used ones I bought online had a bar code sticker on the front. My Half Priced Bookstore uses two types of stickers. One is easy to remove off most books, but the other type is a pain. So half my used books have them because I just gave up trying to remove them. (Or I'll rip the book)

[Latasha]

I did too. But that drives me crazy! 🤬

[Tyler]

I only got The Sleepwalker used, and while you can tell it's used it's in good condition. Bad Moonlight i have on kindle. First Date, The Stepsister and Silent Night I got new.

Though there was a sticker, a tiny circle one, on the spine of The Sleepwalker that I attempted to get off....it didn't go so well...

I just leave the barcode stickers on the back. On the front would be annoying though o_o

[Latasha]

Yes!

[Latasha]

Do y’all want to read this together? If so, how about this weekend?

[Tyler]

I'm sorry but i'm participating in Booktubeathon this week/weekend, the last day is Sunday. I won't be able to read it this weekend. I can read it afterwards though, you can read it this weekend if you want to though and i'll just be a bit later.

[Latasha]

I can wait.

[Ashley]

okay I'm late but I finally finished The Secret Bedroom. It was weird, enjoyable but weird.

[Alice]

I'm finally caught up with this challenge! Yay, but let's be real, I'll probably get behind again. lol Set to start The Sleepwalker whenever.

Gave Halloween Party a 3 star. I felt meh about it. I was bored and forced myself to finish. Nostalgia wins, so I didn't dislike it or anything, just must not have been in the mood for it.

I gave The Secret Bedroom a 4 star. I read it in one day. I felt a lot more engaged in this book. I really must say that I hated the mean girl aspect, which seems to show up in most RL's books. Also, why do the mean girls have to be redheads?! (Are we really seen as mean, stuck up people? >.> )

Don.... ugh! (view spoiler)[Were you a mean guy just doing whatever Marci wanted? Did you really like Lea but didn't have the backbone to say so? We're you that afraid of Marci? Okay... also cheating? Did she REALLY dare you to ask Lea out (twice) or did you ask her out, plan on two-timing, but got caught by your girlfriend? Ugh! I hate cheating plots in books so much! Even attempted cheating... (hide spoiler)]

[Tyler]

While I noticed mean girls were a common thing in them I didn't realize they do all seem to be red-heads, though i'm not a red-head myself so that's probably why I didn't notice it. Though my husband always says I should be a red-head, that I have the personality for it...not entirely sure what that means though to be honest. I think he means fiery and stubborn. He means it in a good way.

I know one real life evil person who has red hair but I know several more people with red hair that are nice people (and realize hair color means nothing) . Stereotypes just suck.

[Latasha]

Stereotypes do suck! 😢 I’m an artificial red head but I try not to be mean to anyone. And I wouldn’t say I have a temper. And I live in Tennessee so I never forgot what the stereotype for me is. I hate it 😪

[Tyler]

[Tyler]

I am now done with Booktubeathon, so whenever you want to read The Sleepwalker i'm up for it :)

[Latasha]

Ok

[Latasha]

How about stating on Monday?

[Tyler]

Sounds good to me :)

[Alice]

I'm good with that. Maybe this time I can keep up. lol Monday, the 13th, right?

[Latasha]

Yeah if it’s good for everyone.

[Alice]

Just started chapter 5. I have vague memories of reading this book as a pre-teen.

(view spoiler)[Why is there always an angry boy (or ex-boyfriend) that thinks he's entitled to the girl and then gets even more creepy/angry when the girl turns him down? "You'll be sorry" what kind of thing is that to say to someone you supposedly used to care for? Of course, there can be creepy girls who creep on boys or girls who creep on girls/boys who creep on boys....etc

I'm just noticing the "creepy boy entitled to girl" seems to be an R L Stine thing. (hide spoiler)]

[Tyler]

I have a Dr apt in a couple hours but i'll be starting it tonight when I get home :)

[Tyler]

I have read the first 5 chapters, and I very much agree with your spoiler Leigha

It's a new to me read though.

[Latasha]

I really don’t remember anything about this one. Haven’t got to chapter 5 yet, I was playing world of Warcraft

[Latasha]

I don’t think Myra is a cat gal. Clearly Mrs. Cottler is the maker and supplier for black flame candles.

[Ashley]

I will also be starting tonight.

[Tyler]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ He's "not so bad"? Really? He, Link, appears to be a stalker and said "You'll be sorry!" and won't leave her alone...but sure... (hide spoiler)]

I am liking this so far, it's creepy.

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ Really Stephanie? You too? I bet no one would be mad if HE broke up with HER but she isn't allowed to break up with him, no no. Stephanie is added to the list of people that scare me. I'm sure they are ment too though lol. She is also a thief. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ I want to say "Ding ding ding, we have a winner!" but that also feels too easy. I guess will see. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ My first reaction at the end of chapter 12 was "All because she made Mayra late! You could have killed her you witch!" Apparently I believe Mrs. Cottler is an evil witch. (hide spoiler)]

[Alice]

I just finished chapter 12. I couldn't agree more with your spoilers.

(view spoiler)[I can't remember if Mrs. C is evil or not, though. She might be a red herring and the evil/bad one is Link or his sister. They both said "you'll be sorry." How immature is that? Who really does that? Perhaps Link or his sister messed with the car, thinking Mayra would be driving and poor Donna was the one who suffered.

Maybe Mrs. C is trying to protect her? I still can't remember how the football player looking man fits in. (hide spoiler)]

[Tyler]

(view spoiler)[I hadn't thought of that stuff! That would be a nice twist, with Mrs. C actually trying to protect her. Though that still makes me wonder about the whole peaches incident with Mr. Kleeg/Clean. And the football player looking dude. We'll find out though :) (hide spoiler)]

[Alice]

Stephanie wrote: ""

Chapter 13:
(view spoiler)[Well I don't think Mrs. C had anything to do with Donna's accident unless she made the red truck do what it did. At this point in the book, I'm sure that Link is responsible, or his sister used his truck.

Mr. Kleeg's accident could have been a coincidence, so another red herring. Or maybe Mrs. C is a witch that likes to cause mischief, so she might have cursed Mr. Kleeg, but is still trying to protect Mayra for some reason. Who knows!?

The football guy... why did he seem angry with Mayra? Why was he at her house earlier? Guess the only way to know is to finish the book. (hide spoiler)]

[Alice]

I finished it. I really liked this one. I couldn't remember the plot twist. Gave it a 4 star. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is how R L Stine always writes a male characters who think they are entitled to the girl character and how the boy treated the girl when she turned him down. Very problematic element. Rape vibes and abusive treatment.

Ending spoiler:
(view spoiler)[Especially, considering how she ends up getting back with that boy and they joke around with "maybe I like creepy guys." Uh... no thank you! People, please don't stay with a person who treats you how Link treated Mayra. His actions were way over the line, he even threatened her with the "you'll be sorry" line.

Also, I never saw it coming that Walter was the bad guy. Was he just... um, I'm trying to think of a word that isn't offensive, but I want to call him all the mean names. I can't believe what he did!

I'm so glad Cal turned out to be a "good" person, though he did go over the line with the car accident. I wonder what he would have done to Mayra had he caught her before knowing Walter was responsible.

I'm also glad Mrs. C really was a red herring!
(hide spoiler)]

[Latasha]

I'm still reading but can't wait to read y'alls spoilers!

[Tyler]

Leigha's Little Library wrote: "Stephanie wrote: ""

Chapter 13:
Well I don't think Mrs. C had anything to do with Donna's accident unless she made the red truck do what it did. At this point in the book, I'm sure that Link is re..."

(view spoiler)[I just read chapter 13 and yeah, I don't think Mrs. C is the culprit. I'm definitely leaning towards Link or his sister, though maybe Walker...though that makes less sense. I suppose i'll figure it all out when I read it! (hide spoiler)]

I kept meaning to read today and kept being distracted, if I don't finish it tonight then hopefully tomorrow. :)

[Tyler]

Finished!

(view spoiler)[I agree about Link so much! Like seriously, get away from that creep! And omg at what Walker did!

I'm glad Cal didn't turn out as bad as expected, though the car thing was over the line but at least it was an accident for it to go that far and it's understandable he'd be angry at the person he thought responsible for killing his brother and walking away.

I am SO GLAD Mrs. C isn't evil! I was so worried at the start of the book that it would be yet another evil witch/black cat combo book. I've had enough of people thinking that pagans are evil (and black cats, they also get a bad rap and are less likely to be adopted-same with black dogs only without the witch association).

I grew up around people who think all pagans are evil devil worshipers, sadly people still believe that, so I get irritated at evil witch stories. Granted pagan is very broad, it's like Christianity in the sense of being an umbrella term. And i'm sure there are evil pagans, I wouldn't doubt it but that would be a personal thing, not being pagan in and of itself.

And Wiccans are the most well known pagans even though not all pagans are Wiccan, so people often think Wiccans are evil and cast curses, never mind the Wiccan Rede of "harm none" and that a lot of Wiccans don't want to hurt anything, being all about nature. I'm sorry, I just get irritated at people still believing that pagan=evil devil worship.

Anyway that ending, apart from the Link thing, made me so happy that it wasn't Mrs. C at all, or her cat!

Link though....ugh. So much ugh. (hide spoiler)]

[Latasha]

Up to chapter 8. I agree completely with your spoiler, Stephanie. How scary would that be to wake up in Fear Street woods with no idea how u got there?!

[Latasha]

Chapter 13- walker lol... he was sooo on the phone with Suki.
Myra is going to get her heart broke.

[Latasha]

Leigha's Little Library wrote: "Stephanie wrote: ""

Chapter 13:
Well I don't think Mrs. C had anything to do with Donna's accident unless she made the red truck do what it did. At this point in the book, I'm sure that Link is re..."

(view spoiler)[ I could’ve sworn she said Stephanie was reading books on witchcraft last year or over the summer? My money is on her (hide spoiler)]

[Latasha]

Chapter 15- Stephanie was force feeding Myra some truth but she wasn’t having none of that. It’s damn obvious Walker is not that into her. He’s a teenage boy and instead of being alone with her in his bedroom, they go talk in the living room. And it’s always about his magic tricks? Hello Myra!?

[Latasha]

Chapter 19 got real life scary real fast after Link showed up.

[Latasha]

I have it 4 stars. I liked the story and was clueless until the end. And I was glad Hazel battle cat didn’t die!

[Tyler]

Glad you liked it :) I didn't expect how it turned out either and love Hazel the cat! Animals know things ^_^

[Latasha]

Yep! One of my cat, Dorgan's duties is to alert me to any creepy stuff. My sister & I always grab a cat when we get scared. 😝

[Ashley]

I just finished it and I admit I was clueless until the end. I wasn't surprised that Walker was nuts. However Link is also nuts. Myra clearly has issues. I loved Hazel. She was my favorite. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Tyler]

It's official, Hazel is best cat <3

[Latasha]

I’ll probably start Bad Moonlight Saturday. This is the smallest of my sept. Reads. I may have got in over my head but they all sounded so good! Minus joe hill, I’m not crazy over him lol.

[Tyler]

Latasha wrote: "I’ll probably start Bad Moonlight Saturday. This is the smallest of my sept. Reads. I may have got in over my head but they all sounded so good! Minus joe hill, I’m not crazy over him lol."

Lol, large September tbr? I have a large Sept tbr as well due to Emojiathon. I'll start Bad Moonlight first thing too if you want :)

Here's hoping we both have a great Sept reading month ^_^

[Latasha]

Thanks Stephanie. I’m excited. I hope yours is great too.

[Ashley]

I'll also start Bad Moonlight on Saturday. I admit I hadn't even heard of this one.

[Latasha]

Ashley wrote: "I'll also start Bad Moonlight on Saturday. I admit I hadn't even heard of this one."

that's exciting!

[Alice]

I'm set to start Bad Moonlight on Saturday as well. I don't have a large tbr because I stopped making them and I've decided to skip readathons for a while. They are good because, on one hand, they get me hyped to read a bunch, but on the other hand, I usually have a burn out/reading slump after. I'm taking a more relaxed approach to reading. Reading is reading, even if I'm only reading Reddit scary stories. lol

[Tyler]

I'm already 52% of the way through Bad Moonlight! I started at 12:30am lol. I've read the first 15 chapters, i'm enjoying it so far. And i've started taking more detailed notes in a notebook to help me remember more of what I read. I plan on doing it for every book from now on. Maybe help my memory. :)