Undertow by Michael Buckley-- Restarting November 11th 2022

[Amanda]

Sixteen-year-old Lyric Walker’s life is forever changed when she witnesses the arrival of 30,000 Alpha, a five-nation race of ocean-dwelling warriors, on her beach in Coney Island. The world’s initial wonder and awe over the Alpha quickly turns ugly and paranoid and violent, and Lyric’s small town transforms into a military zone with humans on one side and Alpha on the other. When Lyric is recruited to help the crown prince, a boy named Fathom, assimilate, she begins to fall for him. But their love is a dangerous one, and there are forces on both sides working to keep them apart. Only, what if the Alpha are not actually the enemy? What if they are in fact humanity’s only hope of survival? Because the real enemy is coming. And it’s more terrifying than anything the world has ever seen.

Action, suspense, and romance whirlpool dangerously in this cinematic saga, a blend of District 9 and The Outsiders


Jessica and I are starting this on March 28th if anyone would like to join

[Cyana]

Okay guys, well I guess I'll start.... Strong opening. I can picture the setting in my head. The physical descriptions are good. And the reactions seem realistic. Good pacing and the story is progressing nicely.

Chapter 1-10


(view spoiler)[ I am very intrigued by the headaches, I think the character is going to reveal a secret power. The race of people in general is the most interesting part of this. I want to see this underwater world and I'm hoping book 2 will take us there.

I'm indifferent right now, as far as Lyric's character is concerned. She's kind of got a rough side to her, which I admire. I do not trust Mr. Doyle, I think he has some type of ulterior motive. I like her father. I am definitely invested in this world now. Excited to see where this goes. (hide spoiler)]

[Amanda]

Joining a little late. I had to finish excited for this one, i love the cover

[Amanda]

1-5 (view spoiler)[ wow okay this is pretty weird. So her mom is basically a mermaid? I really didn't even read much of the blurb so I kind of went in blind on this one. Seems pretty realistic, the way things have been handled. Although I'm not sure if our government would let them attend school, but it is possible. (hide spoiler)]

[Amanda]

Up to 17 (view spoiler)[ wow. You know I can really see things happening like this because the US is so intense with military and police force. Most dystopian books don't really have that part of the story realistic feeling. (hide spoiler)]

[Amanda]

End of 21 (view spoiler)[holy shit i didn't see that coming. This whole thing feels so real. I love when an author can capture the reality of how society would react in a fantasy or a fictional situation. And that she wasn't afraid to kill off a main character. (hide spoiler)]

[Amanda]

Cyana wrote: "Okay guys, well I guess I'll start.... Strong opening. I can picture the setting in my head. The physical descriptions are good. And the reactions seem realistic. Good pacing and the story is progr..."

I didn't know there was a book 2 but I would love to (view spoiler)[ see the underwater world as well. I think she might be going through a transformation of some kind. She needs to be in water and it hasn't said what she does in the bath. It said her mom grew a tail, does she have gills or something? I agree that the headaches mean something. But what? (hide spoiler)]

[Amanda]

End of 26(view spoiler)[ wow i knew the headaches meant she had some sort of power. This book moves so fast, I never could have predicted this type of showdown. So what happens now? Obviously Arcade will no longer be Fathom's mate. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting November 11th 2022. Happy Reading ☺

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[Krystal]

16% (view spoiler)[ That's absolutely horrid what happened to Kevin!! I'm glad they explained how they got there because at first they seemed to just dive into the story. (hide spoiler)]

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22% (view spoiler)[whoa this is so dangerous for her. But also there’s so much more going on I need to know about like her families secret. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Krystal wrote: "16% [spoilers removed]"

Yeah it was interesting the way the story slowly developed at the start and secrets came to light.

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

52% (view spoiler)[Her dad is a really cool guy honestly, she’s lucky to have him. So is her friend and I wish this bitch Tammy would treat Becks better, something bad is going to come of this. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

76% (view spoiler)[This is almost too believable the way the humans are behaving. So quick to turn on the strangers that they don’t understand. Quick to turn on their fellow humans. Oh this is not going to good. She already lost her friend which I’m devastated about, now she better not lose her dad or even Becks. Seriously why did he have to die, that was just 😭😭 (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

86% (view spoiler)[oh wow her mom is a badass. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Finished (view spoiler)[wow, I really enjoyed this. So much more than I was expecting but the ending was explosive. Ugh the humans are so dumb and probably will on,h become more volatile now. Really hope her mom and dad are ok. Not sure if I care much about the prince. The love triangle is kinda annoying cuz I can’t tell where his feelings lie. I mean he did just kiss arcade and hold hands with her while pretty much ignoring lyric. Time will tell but I’m def diving into the next book. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

34% (view spoiler)[ Poor Bex. I hope they figure something out for her. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

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(view spoiler)[ It really is. I feel bad that she has to live in such fear. Also, this setting - I love how they actually made it actually crappy. it isn't ideal and that is okay. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

44% (view spoiler)[ Oh wow, Doyle is definitely playing a game. Lyric really has to choose wisely and that sucks, but the reward. Getting those things for her mom? I think she will definitely do it. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

50% (view spoiler)[ I don't know how she does it! I'm a teacher so attacks on school hit close to him- this was scary. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Krystal wrote: "❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "22% [spoilers removed]"

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(view spoiler)[It seems at times too like it's something the world is feeling but yet it also is just like Coney Island is the only place affected! It's a bit confusing at times. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Krystal wrote: "❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "22% [spoilers removed]"

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(view spoiler)[ That is very true. Like maybe the Alpha are literally only in this very small spot. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "52% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ And the bad just happened. I cannot believe Shadow is gone!!! That was a punch to the gut. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Krystal wrote: "❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "52% [spoilers removed]"

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This was a hard one to take :(

[Krystal]

69% (view spoiler)[ I absolutely don't blame Lyric's attitude towards her mother right now. I can get her mother wanting to find her family, but she needs to be there for her present family! (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

86% (view spoiler)[ It's interesting that she can hear this voice and that her headaches are now gone. She plays some role and I'm glad they haven't made her this overpowered player yet. I hope she still struggles in a way, as a character. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

94% (view spoiler)[ I forgot how intense the fight was! And, I'm okay with this love "triangle". It doesn't necessarily overpower the story, so I'm good with it. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

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(view spoiler)[ She is! And, I agree. The humans really are acting like maniacs in this. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I hope her and Arcane can actually become somewhat friends. I'm glad they have a destination and that Doyle is actually helping. (hide spoiler)]

Do you want to continue with the next one?

[Krystal]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ It really was an explosive ending. Like, BAM! I enjoyed that this book wasn't at all boring. I wasn't bored, not once. I do hope he declares which one he wants to be with, in the next.(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Krystal wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]

Do you want to continue with the next one?"

I sure do, I can do ASAP or whenever works for you!

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Krystal wrote: "❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

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Oh yeah I did enjoy how engaging it was. Not a dull moment for sure.

[Krystal]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]

Do you want to continue with the next one?"

I sure do, I can do ASAP or whenever works for you!"

ASAP is great! I already have it :)

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Me too lol. Today work?

[Krystal]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Me too lol. Today work?"
Yep! I requested a thread

[Krystal]

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...