Buddy Read - Never Have I Ever - Nov. 8

[Vicki Willis]

Hi everyone!
Never Have I Ever

Come read with us!
Everyone welcome. Use spoiler tags.

[Christine]

I finished that book yesterday and I really liked it

[Vicki Willis]

That is great. I can't wait to start it!

[Brenda]

Talk about fast service: I put a hold on this 3 hours ago and my library just called to tell me it’s ready for pickup! I’ve not done this kind of buddy read, Vicki, so you guys will have to guide me along.

[Vicki Willis]

Yay Brenda! Welcome.
We are very casual. Everyone reads at their own pace and then post thoughts and comments here with spoiler tags.
My husband and boys are going to "man camp" this weekend so I am hoping to have lots of reading time!

[Perri]

Yeah, I have it on hold at my library. so will be ready when you all are!

[Perri]

I'll give this game a go while we're waiting, although I'm not sure how it works.

Never Have I Ever.... had a body piercing (even ears)
So if you have you pose the next one?

[Vicki Willis]

Never have I ever been stuck in an elevator.
Next?

[Perri]

I never have thank goodness, because I'm a bit claustrophobic. I'll go again:

Never have I ever gotten a speeding ticket

[Brenda]

Perri wrote: "Never have I ever gotten a speeding ticket"

I have, once.

Never have I ever scuba dived.

[Brenda]

I’m starting the book today!

[Christine]

Never have I ever climbed a mountain

[Perri]

I have scuba dived and climbed a mountain-below the earth and above!

I started the book . Off to a strong start! (view spoiler)[ trying to guess the horrible thing she did (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki Willis]

I am excited. I will be starting the book tonight!
I am already itching to read your spoiler Perri!

I have not scuba dived, but
Never have I ever... jumped out of an airplane.

[Patricia]

Vicki & Perri, I am almost finished with Dark Saturday. By tonight or tomorrow morning I will be starting to read Never Have I Ever.

Now, I must go to the kitchen and start making some hot wings before I have a riot on my hands.

[Perri]

I have never jumped out of an airplane either... at least not while it's up in the air haha.

Haven't had time to read any more of the book but (view spoiler)[ I was wondering what the worst thing someone could do? My guess is being the cause of a child's death (hide spoiler)]

[Christine]

Never have I ever played the trumpet

[Vicki Willis]

Patricia wrote:
Now, I must go to the kitchen a..."

How do you make your wings? They must be good to be able to prevent a riot!

I have tried out a trumpet, but it tasted weird and I didn't like it.
Never have I ever... participated IN a riot.

[Patricia]

Vicki Willis wrote: "Patricia wrote:
Now, I must go to the kitchen a..."

How do you make your wings? They must be good to be able to prevent a riot!

I have tried out a trumpet, but it tasted weird and I didn't like ..."

Vicki, I dredge them in flour and Frank's hot sauce then place them in 450 degree oven to crisp up. I turn them about every 10 minutes until done. I serve them with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. I have fried them in the past, but this method is faster and less messy.

I don't believe I would like a trumpet either.

[Vicki Willis]

I have finished Chapter 1 and already it has set a tone. I remember those days of having young children and that rare night out!
(view spoiler)[ Am also wondering what horrible thing she has done and how this Roux knows about it. If she doesn't recognize her perhaps she is an offshoot of the horrible thing.
I agree about the death of a child. Or a death of a family member/friend that you are responsible for, but maybe got a pass on or that someone else took the blame for?
(hide spoiler)]
These books always ratchet up the tension. Hope it continues as strong.

[Perri]

Finished ch2 yep that was pretty bad. I'm surprised we found out so quickly!

[Vicki Willis]

End of chapter 6
P. 129

I like (view spoiler)[ the banter between Amy and her stepdaughter. Usually author's make it stereotypical bad. It is nice to see something that works.

I can not figure out who Roux is?! Someone who used to be involved with Tig? I thought she was Lolly, but that was not right. Do you have any ideas?

The chapter about Amy's childhood and the shame she felt about her body was realistic to me. I do believe that is a population that is discriminated against.

Am trying to decide what I think she should do. Maybe go back to the lawyer and get advice? She doesn't have much time.
Maybe go to her husband?
Does she stick with "I don't remember" or admit she was driving?
Couldn't she say she was caught off balance by this woman?
Would she really get 15 years? Even though she was a minor?

Still many questions... (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki Willis]

Perri wrote: "Finished ch2 yep that was pretty bad. I'm surprised we found out so quickly!"

Abt Perri's spoiler - end of chapter.2
Yes, makes me wonder (view spoiler)[ what the real story is going to be...
Maybe WHO Roux is and how/ why she is here? (hide spoiler)]

[Brenda]

I tried to read this book maybe a month ago, and I couldn’t get into it. I didn’t realize this when I saw Vicki’s post, so here I am giving the book a second chance. I’ve never participated in an “in person” book club or had a large social network with women, so I had trouble relating to that aspect. I now see the book is more than that.

I’ve finished Chapter 4. Up to this point, I wonder why Amy has such strong loyalty and dedication to Char. I get “best friends,” but it feels over the top. I also wonder who Roux is and what does she know. I still can’t relate to these women, except for maybe Amy and Char. Amy hints there’s more history to feel guilty about; she must have really been in a deep dark place before Davis and Madison came along.

[Perri]

Finished ch 3 wait. so there's more bad things?! (view spoiler)[ Could Roux be the daughter of deceased Mrs. Shipley? Brenda, that's a good question about Amy and Char's friendship. Clearly she's grateful to Char for introducing her to her husband and new life, but the BBF seems a bit too much for grown women. The loyalty to book clubs and such (hide spoiler)]

I've belonged to several irl book clubs and it's a whole other dynamic. One was work place gals and it was nice to see them outside of that environment, beside going out to restaurants. The one I'm in now is just random people made up of men, women, different races and religions, so that makes for interesting POVs.

[Patricia]

I have read about 1/2 of chapter 3. It is becoming interesting.

[Vicki Willis]

End of chap 13

(view spoiler)[ well, I did not see that coming. Did anyone predict that Charlotte was Lolly? I didn't even attend to the fact that she was younger than Amy. That makes sense abt the unnatural relationship.

What did you guys think abt Tig? Is he going to come into play later?

There is something bothering me about Roux. Either there is more to this or the scam will be too farfetched for me.

I am worried for the kids honestly. (hide spoiler)]

[Vicki Willis]

The chapters are long in this book and I am finding it a slow read (I am reading a lot of pages, but it just feels slow). How about you guys?

[Patricia]

Vicki, I agree.

I am just finishing chapter 5. I have been too busy to read as much as I would like.

[Perri]

Finished ch 6 Who are these women?!? (view spoiler)[ Well Roux is not Lolly. But did Amy have something to do with those kid’s deaths? I’m with Roux I’m that there’s more to Amy than I thought. A really interesting case of cat and mouse but which is which?!? (hide spoiler)]

[Perri]

I"m reading several book I like, but I'm always excited to come back to this one. Hoping to get a few more chapters read today

[Brenda]

I just finished Chapter 11, and like Vicki, I did not see “that” coming.

(view spoiler)[I agree there’s a threat to, at least for now, Oliver. Probably Maddy later. I think at some point Davis and Tig are gonna have to meet.

Now, looking at this from another angle: we know Roux lies. Is Luca really her son? I don’t buy the homeschooling. Roux’s life is completely made up. I can’t wait to see her get the slap-down she so richly deserves. Or...can her background redeem her? (hide spoiler)]

I do sometimes feel things are a little unbelievable. Go to the cops!

[Brenda]

Vicki, I like to take breaks at chapters, but can’t with this book. I have to find a point that feels logical to stop, like a change between remembering and going back to the present.

[Brenda]

I've finished the book. Thanks to all you PIFM people for letting me (a former PIFM person) participate!

[Perri]

Brenda, what did you think? I didn't get the reading done that I'd hoped, but I have several free days ahead now!

[Vicki Willis]

I finished as well. That was (view spoiler)[some twisted stuff! Yuck! I always like when I don't see something coming! (hide spoiler)]
I will post my review after more people finish. I can't wait to hear what you all think!

Glad you could read with us Brenda. Why are you a "former"? Hopefully you can join us again for another read sometime.

[Patricia]

Hi Brenda. It would be nice if you return to PIFM. It has been awhile.

I have now completed 8 chapters. I am on deadline at the moment so must steal time to read.

[Brenda]

My review is up; I don't think I've spoiled anything with it.

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

Vicki, I got behind in reading what people voted for me. Maybe I wasn't so good at picking books for my list, and when the month ended, there were other books calling my name.

Patricia, I'll think about it!

[Brenda]

BTW, folks, when I said I'd never been scuba diving early in this thread, I had no idea scuba diving was part of this book. Complete coincidence!!!

[Perri]

Vicki Willis wrote: "End of chap 13

well, I did not see that coming. Did anyone predict that Charlotte was Lolly? I didn't even attend to the fact that she was younger than Amy. That makes sense abt the unnatural rel..."

I didn't either! (view spoiler)[ It seems a pretty big coincidence that she has Char as a best friend. I wonder if Char has a secret diabolical plan to get revenge? Tig was awfully forgiving. So who was really driving the car? (hide spoiler)]

[Perri]

Brenda wrote: "BTW, folks, when I said I'd never been scuba diving early in this thread, I had no idea scuba diving was part of this book. Complete coincidence!!!"

That was a great one with the scuba! As for the books, no one is checking to see if you read them or not, and I'll say there have been times that I have not!

[Perri]

Finished!~4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Patricia]

I am getting there. I am on chapter 15.

[Patricia]

I finally finished and awarded 4 stars. Loved the twists and turns. I thought it was well written and I felt her surprises were rational as well as added some stress to the mystery. I really enjoyed it.

[Christine]

Vicki Willis I wouldn’t want to participate in a riot

[Vicki Willis]

Me neither Christine!

[Patricia]

Are you still discussing my chicken wing riot?

[Perri]

Ha ,looks like it Patricia
NHIE benn in a riot
NHIE made chicken wings

[Patricia]

Perri, Try them...you'll like them. Of course, we particularly like them HOT!

[Christine]

Vicki Willis I’m so happy that your on my side lol and Patricia I don’t know what a chicken wing riot is lol and I can’t eat spicy hot chicken wings