Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson - Restarting March 13th 2020

[Edit~A]

25% - [Chapter 1-5]
(view spoiler)[I don't like this kind of books. Told from one POV but when there are no any real conversations, only the character's inner thoughts. It's boring for me, I don't know.
But the plot, is interesting I mean, I love challenges myself, so it's fun, I myself am crossing her list whenever she does something. But from all it, I like that she's finding herself, because breathing with her friend is not normal, like don't have life without her, no confidence, any friends... Know what to do, plans for herself, so at list that is good. And I love Frank's character. I hope his girlfriend isn't cheating on him (hide spoiler)]

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50% - [Chapter 6-8]
(view spoiler)[It's interesting. It's nice to see her find herself, new friend, courage, time to spent with his brother, plan out herself and not wait Sloane's directions. Finally she learned how to make decisions. And even though this little trick is good for her, I don't like Sloane's character, even though we don't see her. She seems selfish, and disappearing without any word... well I don't like this kind of things. It reminds me of Paper Town's Margo, and I loathed that character. (hide spoiler)]

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75% - [Chapter 9-12]
(view spoiler)[Ok, this is getting better. Now that she has friends there are more dialogues, which is good, being inside of her head and flashbacks wasn't that fun, well, for me :D
I love Collins!! I hope he and Dawn will be together.
I like Digeon, I don't why tho, we don't see much of him, but I like his character.
I like Franks character too, and I think, actually I thought from the beginning, that there is a problem between him and his girlfriend.
It's obvious that they are going to be together, Frank and Emily.
But I can't myself, but think, what's going to happen when or IF Sloane comes back. What's going to happen to their group? Will she join them or what? (hide spoiler)]

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100% - [Chapter 13-18]
(view spoiler)[Finally done, I can't say that I enjoyed this... I did not... If it wasn't for Frank and Collins I'd give 1 to this book :/
I don't know, I don't like books like this, not books, but characters, when all we see and read are their inner thoughts, I hat when they don't act but only think, that's just frustrating and not in the exciting way!! Well at least at the end we found her, and Frank and Collins were happy, I wonder though, what happened to Gideon? I think he should get his own book. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting June 19th 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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[Rachelle]

Chapter 1-6 (view spoiler)[The beginning was a bit unbearable since Emily's only friend was Sloane. It was kind of sad that she didn't have her own identity when she was with Sloane in public but that's Emily's insecurities. Luckily the list is making her step out of her comfort zone and got her 3 new friends while Sloane is who knows where??? I mean I would have been worried where my friend was if they didn't contact me for weeks but literally Emily wasn't doin anything until that list came along.

I love the flashbacks with Sloane. I just wonder where she could be. Also about what Sam because Sloane was head over heels but I'm thinking he cheated on her. Also with Gideon since he seemed to like Emily before her transformation but I'm sure it has to do with Sam. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

7-12 (view spoiler)[ Well now I got my answer about the Sam and Gideon. I'm glad Sloane didn't choose Sam over Emily. I just feel bad for Gideon because he was falling for her! And that sharpie tattoo was making me feel for him. I wouldn't mind if Emily ended up with him. However she brought up a good point about if she would have chosen him for herself without Sloan and Sam?

Emily is becoming more fearless as she crosses each number off her list and I like this new here. Sure it is Sloan who gave her the list but along the way she was able to be someone with an identity without Sloan and has new friends and soon-to-be a boyfriend Frank. Just wonder how he and Lissa are going to end things. He's good for her because saw her even when she was attached to Sloan and helped her with the list. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachelle]

Done (view spoiler)[Well I found my answer about Sam and Gideon. Poor Gideon, I liked him a lot. If only Emily would think about her and Gideon and not her and Sloan. I mean she wasn't dating the dud! Collins being honest about being a second choice in Frank's eyes and thinking he isn't a worthy of having a girlfriend is unfathomable! I'm glad that Frank did the right thing to go to Lissa and end things with her to be with Emily. But of course Emily had to be emotional and not let him say the truth. She finally finds Sloan though which is awesome!

I really like this book. I wouldn't mind doing a list with my friends ;) (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 2 (view spoiler)[ I have a feeling that Frank wants to ve a comedian based on his cd tastes. I'm sure that his girlfriend didn't like that and they aren't togethe anymore. It's interesting that we will get to see two sides to people I'm sure others would be shocked by: the shy girl and the perfect guy. I already know from experience how Emily was feeling at the Orchard and when her tank was empty. I feel like I'm her and I'm cringing inside with her. I hope Beckett and her relationship is focused on more because sibling relationships are alwats great to read about. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 3(view spoiler)[ So if Sloane already planned for Emily and her to work together then why put it on the list? I guess leaving her wasn't something she wanted. I wonder if she did something wrong. Sam or whoever she avoided could have been she kissed him when she wasn't supposed to I guess. Maybe that's why Sloane doesn't call her back... I like Frank and how he is able to get Emily to open up without really doing the talking for her like Sloane. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 5 (view spoiler)[ I'm assuming Frank and Lissa are going to end up calling it quits or that Emily will kiss him and feel bad. I'm sure she did something she wasn't supposed to with Sam. It's great that she's making new friends. I feel proud for her and commend her for hugging a stranger. I couldn't do that. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 7 (view spoiler)[ I feel like I've had similar experiences that Emily has had. When you are friends with a big personality you tend to get missed even by the friend. This new set of friends are just really great. I never thought if Sloane came back what would happen. I honestly didn't think she would come back.

Frank blatantly messing up after Emily was going to be set up was really cute. Only because it sounds like Lissa and him only had their intense academics in common. Dawn and Collins together are perfect. They are both big talkers. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 12 (view spoiler)[ She still has to wear the backless dress and steal the sign. She got a lot done. I love that her new friends really see her. I'm anxious to see what is going to happen with Lissa and Sloane. I feel like Emily is me but lucky that she likes someone and he clearly likes her back. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Done (view spoiler)[ I feel like there is so much left to conclude. Finding Sloane was a treat. So there wasn't two but four people that made me see that people are much more than you can ever think. But I wish they had a conversation about Collins spending more time with Frank and Dawn and Emily would hash things out. This was a great book. I've almost read all of Matson's books and I can't wait to read them all. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 11th of July 2016

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[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I will join you for this.

[Heather]

starting today!

[Karen]

I'll join this. Meant to read it last month and didn't manage it.

[Karen]

8% read. Emily sounds like Sloane's shadow. Maybe her disappearing will give Emily the chance to find out about herself!

[Joanne]

starting!

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I will be starting this tomorrow.

[Joanne]

8% read, this list sounds quite fun and daring, I already like Emily and want to find where Sloane is.

[Joanne]

33% read. I really loved the bit where she went running with Frank, I really hope they develop a friendship of sorts. I found it really sad that she had no other friends in The Orchard. I liked when Dawn was introduced as well. Emily is speaking a lot more which is good :)

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 2.


(view spoiler)[It's nice that she is working on the list. I'm not sure I could. Frank seems nice. I hope they become friends or even more. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 5.


(view spoiler)[I think it's cool that Frank is helping her with the list. It should be interesting to see how the rest goes. Especially after how bad she was at trying to steal the sign. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm finished.


(view spoiler)[I felt bad giving this a 2 but this book was definitely a case of this is a good story but your taking too long to tell it. I did like how her and Frank ended up together. It was nice that Emily started to branch out and make other friends. I was a little irritated with Sloan for how and why she took off like that. Real friends would have been honest knowing that their best friend would not judge them. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

43%-agreed, the running scene was cute. Liking the developing friendship between Emily and Frank. Finding the attempts to finish the list quite humorous.

[Karen]

74%-rather obvious, but really hoping Frank and Emily get together. Also find it odd that the character of Sloane, who is so instrumental it seems, so easily takes a back seat.

[Karen]

Finished. This was a feel-good story, and I liked the way Emily grew personally throughout the novel. I'm not sure what kind of message it sends about friendship and personal identity, but I can see this going down well with teen readers.

[Iman]

omg lol everyone's done and I havnt started it yet lol. I'm going to start it right now

[Joanne]

61% I'm loving Emily's relationship with Frank, Dawn and Collins. I really hope dawn and Collins end up together. Its pretty obvious what happened between Sloane and Sam. But I want to find out whats up with this guy Gideon. I really like the flashbacks as well.

[Joanne]

Finished!

I loved his story and loved watching as Emily was able to grow as a person and make new friends and find herself. The ending was good, I was really happy that her and Sloane reunited and Emily and Frank ended up together. I loved the flashbacks throughout the book and I was really happy overall with the book

[Iman]

so I started really getting into the book just today because I've been slacking a bit but something about Emily just rubs me the wrong way. She's not a bad character or anything but idk I kinda don't really like her. I love Becket though.

[Iman]

I was really surprised in the end because I read Second Chance Summer and I really didn't like that book but I ended up loving this one

[Iman]

also the flashbacks in this one were way better put together and not annoying at all

[Abi]

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Reading from the 8th of September 2016

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[Beatrice]

Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[ It's a good start though my pacing is slow. I like the friendship between Sloane and Emily, They have opposite personalities. It seems Emily is socially awkward. Sloane's list is an encouragement for her to break out of her shell and do adventurous things. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ Beckett is so damn funny! The boy sure has an adrenaline. Anyways, Frank Porter is an interesting character, (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[ It was nice of Sloane to get Emily a job at an ice cream parlor. I find Emily and Frank's slowly growing friendship interesting. She's getting more confident (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 4 (view spoiler)[things are getting slower at this point. it takes guts for Emily to hug strangers. (hide spoiler)]

[Anna]

I still haven't gotten my copy from the library (damn you slow transit!) but I plan on starting it pretty much immediately once I do.

[Beatrice]

Anna wrote: "I still haven't gotten my copy from the library (damn you slow transit!) but I plan on starting it pretty much immediately once I do."

No worries and take your time, Anna! :)

[Beatrice]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[I feel so bad for Frank. No wonder he seems really sad. I'm glad he and Emily are getting along. Hanging out by the beach in the dark and just simply chatting seems cozy and relaxing. (hide spoiler)]

[Anna]

Okay I finally got my copy from the library and I'm going to start it on the way to work tomorrow!

[Beatrice]

Anna wrote: "Okay I finally got my copy from the library and I'm going to start it on the way to work tomorrow!"

Yay! :D

[Beatrice]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[Frank Porter is jealous when Emily kisses a stranger. His jealousy is so adorable!!! <3 (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[Emily is so sweet to her brother. It seems fun to camp outside your home and sleep under the stars. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[This is one dare that I will not do. Use a fake ID to get into a bar... ALONE (hide spoiler)]

[Anna]

26% (view spoiler)[it's still pretty slow, i hope the new friendship will make it go quicker. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[My least favorite chapter. I'm glad she conquered her fear of horses.. but it's really meh to me. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 11 (view spoiler)[Favorite. Chapter. Frank. Porter dancing with her is SO SWEET <3 GAAH (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[This skinny dipping part is so freaking funny! Collins trolls like a boss (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ I am smitten. really smitten. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[My least favorite chapter. I'm glad she conquered her fear of horses.. but it's really meh to me. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 11 (view spoiler)[Favorite. Chapter. Frank. Porter dancing with her is SO SWEET <3 GAAH (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[This skinny dipping part is so freaking funny! Collins trolls like a boss (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ I am smitten. really smitten. (hide spoiler)]

[Beatrice]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[My least favorite chapter. I'm glad she conquered her fear of horses.. but it's really meh to me. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 11 (view spoiler)[Favorite. Chapter. Frank. Porter dancing with her is SO SWEET <3 GAAH (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[This skinny dipping part is so freaking funny! Collins trolls like a boss (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ I am smitten. really smitten. (hide spoiler)]