Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland - Starting August 10th 2018 AND September 10th 2018

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Henry Page has never been in love. He fancies himself a hopeless romantic, but the slo-mo, heart palpitating, can't-eat-can't-sleep kind of love that he's been hoping for just hasn't been in the cards for him-at least not yet. Instead, he's been happy to focus on his grades, on getting into a semi-decent college and finally becoming editor of his school newspaper. Then Grace Town walks into his first period class on the third Tuesday of senior year and he knows everything's about to change.

Grace isn't who Henry pictured as his dream girl-she walks with a cane, wears oversized boys' clothes, and rarely seems to shower. But when Grace and Henry are both chosen to edit the school paper, he quickly finds himself falling for her. It's obvious there's something broken about Grace, but it seems to make her even more beautiful to Henry, and he wants nothing more than to help her put the pieces back together again. And yet, this isn't your average story of boy meets girl. Krystal Sutherland's brilliant debut is equal parts wit and heartbreak, a potent reminder of the bittersweet bliss that is first love.

[Rachael]

Hi everyone, I'd love to join in on this buddy read! I'll start reading now.

[Rachael]

12%
(view spoiler)[ LOL Lola is officially my fave (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

13%
(view spoiler)[ I'm confused about why his friends are always just in his basement when he gets home (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

14%
(view spoiler)[ I wonder what happens to Grace's car from outside of Henry's after she walks away from it (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

23%
(view spoiler)[ Okay so I'm guessing Grace was driving the car that got in the car accident and likely killed her friend who I presume was her boyfriend/childhood friend. I also assume she goes to the cemetery every day to visit/talk to him. I think there's more to the story though (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

24%
(view spoiler)[ I live for Twilight references, Especially ones that call Bella a "dullard" (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

32% - I'm finding this really funny

[Rachael]

75%
(view spoiler)[ Grace is so hot and cold! But this scene had me like :heart eye emoji: x100 (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

84% - wow this is some heavy stuff

[Rachael]

All done! Wow... Didn't expect to like that one as much as I did. Even the ending! (view spoiler)[ No happily ever after but I think I'm ok with that (hide spoiler)]

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13% (view spoiler)[ So far I really love how the author is describing the character, and how lighthearted the writing feels so far. The world building so far is pretty funny, but also really detailed and easy to imagine. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Kyra wrote: "13% [spoilers removed]"

Yah my descriptions for this book were fluffy & funny lol

[[deleted user]]

16% (view spoiler)[ OK but seriously how does the car get back to Grace's house after Henry drives it to his place? Cuz like, she walks all the way back?! I am so confused right now. I like that in this book Henry actually gets along with his family. Don't get me wrong, I do like books where there is some family conflict, but it's refreshing to finally read the book where they get along and are happy to see each other. And his friends seriously remind me of my friends in high school. They would just show up at my house, sometimes getting there before me, and would just hang out. It's nice, and is giving me some nostalgic feeling haha (hide spoiler)]

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Rachael wrote: "Kyra wrote: "13% [spoilers removed]"

Yah my descriptions for this book were fluffy & funny lol"

Exactly! I've been trying to find the words to describe this book and they've been on the tip of my tongue for hours!

[[deleted user]]

27% (view spoiler)[ I'm really loving how Henry and Grace's relationship is playing out so far. They just seem to match really well! I'm curious about what Grace is hiding thought... (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Had this languishing on Kindle for ages. Sounds as if you e enjoyed it so far.

[Rachael]

Kyra wrote: "27% [spoilers removed]"

Yes I agree they totally match

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39% (view spoiler)[ On one hand I'm really curious about Grace's past so I want answers. On the other hand though I think Henry is kinda being creepy following her and pushing the boundaries when digging into her past. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

45% (view spoiler)[ I can't believe he actually made a PowerPoint. I thought he was joking!!! (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

82% (view spoiler)[ I no longer like Grace Town. Yes she is broken and sad and so very mysterious, but at the same time she is toxic. She keeps messing with Henry's head, never making up her mind, and making him think he isn't good enough. While yes, she has been through a lot and she probably isn't ready for a relationship yet, I think she should just tell Henry that instead of stringing him along.
As you can see, I have strong feelings about this now.
That is all, continue on with your day. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Kyra wrote: "39% [spoilers removed]"

Yep I was waiting for that to all blow up.. She would have been pissed if she knew he was following/digging so much

[Cinthia]

I bought this one... I'm gonna join u guys soon...

[[deleted user]]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I really liked the ending. I liked that Henry and Grace didn't end up together, because she's too broken. She needed to get over Dom first.
Kinda creepy that there was the name and cologne similarity. (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

only just started reading this so..... chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ so grace town has come to town and henry wants to know more about her. she seems to have a few secrets though. who was she whispering too at the graveyard? at least they now know who picks up the car. who is D that grace engraved on the wall in her hidden place (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

Rachael wrote: "14%
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i was also confused by this

[Becky]

chapter 16 - (view spoiler)[ I am finding this book utterly hilarious, there are so many references to films. forest gump during the game when buck runs away. I also like henry defensiveness over harry potter even though I think it is strange that he had a dream about one of the characters. I think it is nice that grace and henrys relationship is growing even though grace has been through the unimaginable. at least we now know who D is. I look forward to seeing what happens throughout the book more (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

finished - (view spoiler)[ well this book was interesting and gripping, I did not agree with the way grace treated henry, grace is a truly broken individual and I am glad that they didn't get together in the end, grace still has a lot of grieving left to do and henry deserves to find someone with not to much hurt in their life (hide spoiler)]
been a joy reading with everyone, this is the first buddy read I have done in a while

[Sierra]

25%(view spoiler)[
Where is grace taking him? Oh she was in a car crash.i dont think i would have asked her what happened to her leg right away. Why does grace go to the graveyard? (hide spoiler)]
50%(view spoiler)[
I really want to know why madison told him not go there with grace. How bad can she be and is her family really that bad? (hide spoiler)]
75%(view spoiler)[
I cant believe their parents dont freak when they dont mind their own kids in there room. I would freak when it was my kids friends in the bed and not my kid. They dont know where there is kid is till their friend says so. I cant believe murray slept with a girl in henrys bed. (hide spoiler)]
finished(view spoiler)[
Wow lola and her girlfriend broke up. His dad moved out of the house. I dont really know how i feel about this book. (hide spoiler)]

[Sierra]

Rachael wrote: "12%
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yeah she had to me my fav as well

[Sierra]

Rachael wrote: "14%
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i totally forgot about this

[Sierra]

Kyra wrote: "27% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ what grace was hiding really worried me. I didnt like their relationship to much. Probably because my most recent break up i am very how do i put this i dont really like anyone hiding stuff. (hide spoiler)]