Hahn, Chanda - UnEnchanted (An Unfortunate Fairy Tale #1) - Informal Buddy Read; Starts January 24, 2015

[Shinjini]

Karla, you have some sinister ideas!(view spoiler)[ Claire dumping Brody into the oven to eat him? Woah! I never thought of that! How cool would that be? (hide spoiler)] Remind me never to cross you. :P

[Tara]

Struggling to Finish this cuz it's gotten so cheesy and the editing seems worse as I go! I'm at 85% so of course I'll finish but should have been long done!

Something I had a really hard time following was (view spoiler)[ Mina's first tale with the bull and the stag...I just couldn't visualize that whole puzzle in the mysterious building that was there then wasn't there. I always try to visualize books, especially these kind of paranormal/fantasy/etc books. When I can't get a good visual based on writing, it's hard for me to enjoy. These whole scene was confusing to me.

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[Diane ~Firefly~]

Kelsi wrote: "I have a feeling the next books will be quicker because there doesn't need to be so much buildup. There will probably be a fair number of books though.

I don't know if I will be able to get to the next one until sometime in March. Would that be ok? Maybe March 10? "

How about March 11?

[[deleted user]]

Sure :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Tara Jo wrote: "Struggling to Finish this cuz it's gotten so cheesy and the editing seems worse as I go! I'm at 85% so of course I'll finish but should have been long done!

Something I had a really hard time fol..."

I agree, I hard a hard time picturing that as well.

[Stacey]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Tara Jo wrote: "Struggling to Finish this cuz it's gotten so cheesy and the editing seems worse as I go! I'm at 85% so of course I'll finish but should have been long done!

Something I had a real..."

I had trouble with that scene as well! I thought it was just because I was reading before bed and too tired. Very difficulty to follow, but I figured I got the point, so didn't go back to try to figure it out. :)

[Karla]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Kelsi wrote: "Chapter 5

[spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

I wasn't surprised (view spoiler)[about Mina wanting to take on the curse. She has had to move around often all of her life. She is settled in a school and has a best friend. I can understand her not wanting to move. I was surprised at how easily her mom gave in! I would think, after trying to protect her children for so long, it would have taken more for her to agree to letting Mina fight the curse. (hide spoiler)]

[Karla]

Shinjini wrote: "Karla, you have some sinister ideas![spoilers removed] Remind me never to cross you. :P"

Lol :) I had read the description of the book, so I figured (view spoiler)[everything has something to do with a Grimm fairy tale. (hide spoiler)]

Before I read the description, I thought the book was a retelling of Little Red Ridding Hood because of the girl in a read hood on the cover.

[Karla]

This is a slower read for me. The editing is horrible! I keep having to reread sentences because there are words missing or words that shouldn't be there!

The writing is kind of cheesy in places.

[Karla]

Tara Jo wrote: "Up through Chapter 8

I think (view spoiler)[Brody is going to play a big part in the Story Mina is going to have to go through. I think the first story she has to live through is Little Red Riding Hood. The guy from the alley is the wolf, and I wonder if Brody will be the huntsman who cut open the wolf to save LRH and her grandmother.

At first I thought Nan had sent the text to Brody, but then he showed up at their lunch table, so now I'm confused about that. I'm not a fan of Nan's and am worried she's going to be a villain in one of the Stories. (hide spoiler)]

[Shinjini]

Karla, (view spoiler)[ I am a little ways ahead of you so I cannot comment on a few things in your comment but you are on the right track. The alley guy who also attacked her in the library is probably called Gray Tail because he is a wolf? And Brody might be the hunter parallel here. There is another character that intrigues me and I wonder what Jared is really all about.

I thought Nan sent the text to Brody too but she might have sent it to someone else as well. I really don't like her at all and the fact that she didn't start freaking out when Mina told her about the family curse seems to bring up a red flag for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Shinjini]

Up to chapter 18 and (view spoiler)[ the writing is really annoying me. I hate insta-love in books and Brody and Mina has exactly that. I mean, how does this trope make way into most books these days? It is everywhere!

They barely know each other and there has already been talks of being The One and it is massively annoying.

I just want to get this done with. I am intrigued about Jared as a character so I might still read the next book but that won't be happening immediately. (hide spoiler)]

[Tara]

Finished a few days ago...not the best book I've ever read. It was tough finishing because the editing seemed to get worse as the book progressed. I hate how the ending was left off, forcing you to read the next, but I have no intention of doing so! I do plan to check out the BR Thread you setup to see where this goes because I really want to find out (view spoiler)[ more about Jared, and see what's up with Nan...there's more to her than we know. And there's got to be more with Brody. I just can't read another one. (hide spoiler)]

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Shinjini wrote: "Up to chapter 18 and (view spoiler)[" (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[I think she gets a pass on insta-love since so many things are driven by the story that I just assumed that was as well (hide spoiler)]

[Karla]

Shinjini wrote: "Up to chapter 18 and the writing is really annoying me.

I had the same feeling (view spoiler)[about Brody instantly falling in love with Mina. I was waiting for the catch. I didn't believe he really liked her, it happened too fast for me. (hide spoiler)]

I've finished the book. (view spoiler)[I knew Brody liking Mina happened too fast! I feel bad that he doesn't remember any of it, though. I wasn't too far off with the Hansel and Gretel thing, though Claire wasn't going to eat Brody. I also wasn't too far off with the Little Red Riding Hood idea. But, it was Mina who saved Nan and not Brody who saved Mina.

I'm interested to see what is up with Jared. (hide spoiler)] I'll be reading the next book, at some point.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

We do have a BR setup for book 2 starting March 11 Fairest if anyone else wants to join.

[Shilpa]

I am done till chap 7..and am slowly getting into it..
(view spoiler)[ The first five chapters made me feel like putting down the book but then things got better..
I also don't like the writing style..

In Chap 2: It was kind of unbelievable that a falling pencil could trigger so much confusion! :| (hide spoiler)]

[K~Terror]

I meant to get to this book earlier but time got away from me. I know I'm late to the party but starting it today...

[K~Terror]

I'm getting ready to start Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[Mina Grime seems to have had a fairly unremarkable life so far, for the most part. Her friend, Nan, is a bit of a character and it's probably good she has a friend like that to keep her more "in the know" than she would be otherwise.

Mina just seems to be a wall flower or just someone who is easily overlooked.
(hide spoiler)]

I'm looking forward to getting a bit further so I can start peeking at spoilers. :)

[K~Terror]

Chapter 5
(view spoiler)[ Ooooohhhh.... Mina Grimm... It would get on my nerves being in HS and my mom just wanting me to pick up and move all of the time. However, now that Mom's explaining what was happening, I can see her Mom would want to do whatever she could to protect her kiddos.

I'm just glad she is explaining everything to Mina. Secret keeping drives me crazy...
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[K~Terror]

Tara Jo wrote: "Up through Chapter 8...

I'm not getting what's up with Brody...."

I totally agree with you! It is a quick read and I'm trying to take it all in but there's just SO MUCH.

(view spoiler)[ I am wondering what is up with Brody as well... He's not normal.. forgetting things one minute and then he's the hero the next. And why is he all of a sudden into Mina? Just because she saved him? (doubtful...)

Lots of cryptic. I'm assuming a lot of this will come together as I read further... but was excited I got to read some of the spoilers and it's nice to see that I'm not crazy.. It really IS A LOT to take in!
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[VNerdbooks]

Checking in, I'm just starting this

[K~Terror]

YAY!!! Welcome to the late crew! :)

[K~Terror]

Shilpa wrote: "I am done till chap 7..and am slowly getting into it..
The first five chapters made me feel like putting down the book but then things got better..
I also don't like the writing style..

In Chap ..."

I agree - the first 5 chapters were the toughest.. I was a bit lost too. Seems to be getting better since then...

[K~Terror]

Chapter 18
(view spoiler)[ Is Jared a good or a bad dude? (hide spoiler)]

[VNerdbooks]

Just starting now, Mina sounds like me every morning haha!

[K~Terror]

Haha! I know what you mean!

[VNerdbooks]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I'm getting ready to start Chapter 3
Mina Grime seems to have had a fairly unremarkable life so far, for the most part. Her friend, Nan, is a bit of a character and it's probably good she has a fr..."

I'm just starting chapter 3 now (view spoiler)[ Mina so far is a bit of a wallflower and doesnt like any attention from anyone, as opposed to Nan who sounds like she is the complete opposite (hide spoiler)]

[K~Terror]

V Audio Nerd wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I'm getting ready to start Chapter 3
Mina Grime seems to have had a fairly unremarkable life so far, for the most part. Her friend, Nan, is a bit of a..."

Nan sounds fun!

[VNerdbooks]

A donkey?!?!?

[K~Terror]

Well, ya... Duh.

[K~Terror]

;)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

V Audio Nerd wrote: "A donkey?!?!?"

Yeah, that came out of left field...

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I'm getting ready to start Chapter 3
Mina Grime seems to have had a fairly unremarkable life so far, for the most part. Her friend, Nan, is a bit of a character and it's probably good she has a fr..."

I just started, about til Chapter 5. I find Nan more interesting too than Mina.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Shilpa wrote: "The first five chapters made me feel like putting down the book"

It's my current dilemma but since it's a short and easy read anyway (and a buddy read) I might as well finish it. Tad boring though and sloow.

[VNerdbooks]

Just starting Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ it's starting to pick up a little now.
I like the idea of the stories Grimm catching up with you, I laughed when her mom said that she knew that there was trouble when she saw Mina talking to a frog at the bottom of the garden lol (hide spoiler)]

[VNerdbooks]

Hmm I'm not sure about this book, it's a bit....mehhh

Not sure about Jared is (view spoiler)[he good or not?? (hide spoiler)]

[VNerdbooks]

Chapter 23 .....

(view spoiler)[ I like the way the energy is taken and they become old before your eyes (hide spoiler)]

[VNerdbooks]

Finished!

(view spoiler)[ Hmm so it is all forgotten now!
I'm not sure whether I liked this book or not, I may carry on with them at some point to find out what happens, but it's not an I NEED to know book (hide spoiler)]

[K~Terror]

I agree with you V. (view spoiler)[ I think the story got better towards the end but it wasn't a nail biter or something I couldn't put down. It was a short, light read. I did like Mina's mom and friend Nan.

I'm not sure how I feel about everyone forgetting.
This book was free with special pricing on the audio so if the next book is the same I'll probably read the next one too. (hide spoiler)]

[VNerdbooks]

Yeah I managed to get the audio in the end, if it's on special again I'll carry on with the series

[K~Terror]

Yay for audio coming thru!

[Cynthia]

Through Chapter 9 - (view spoiler)[

I also like the idea of the Grimm curse (I love the show, which also has its own silly moments). I think I'm surprised at how young the teenagers seem for 15 and 16 year olds. Especially Mina, but I guess that's because her mother has kept her isolated socially, as well as their poverty giving her its own isolation.

It seems like Nan is trying to set Mina up with Brody, or at least I think she is. I though he must be who she was texting about Mina, and I also think she's the one that told him how to find her. I don't trust her, but I'm always looking out for the friend that will turn traitor. It happens too often. (hide spoiler)]

[Cynthia]

Finished. (view spoiler)[
I feel the same way as most. I enjoyed the story, as it was short and FREE. I don't care enough about it to pay $3 to read the next one. I was hoping they were at least part of the Kindle Unlimited program.

I am curious about Jared's true identity. Maybe he's fairy royalty or something. I'm also thinking that in each book, Brody will become Mina's hero. Because this seems like that kind of series. (hide spoiler)]

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Jared popped up. It seems there's going to be a triangle? It's getting a little bit interesting now that Mina finallyfound the Grimoire!

[Cynthia]

Kathleen wrote: "Jared popped up. "
(view spoiler)[ I think so, but I'm not sure what Jared's feelings are toward Mina. I've finished the book and I still don't know what they are LOL (hide spoiler)]

[Snowtulip]

Just started and finished Ch. 7(view spoiler)[ I agree that I'm not sure what Brody's role will really be, seems a bit odd how he's acting and not leaving her alone.

I also like the concept of the curse and following it down a lineage until it's broken with the correct path. I'm thinking her brother Charlie might have more to do with everything than what we're getting. (hide spoiler)]

[Snowtulip]

Finished (view spoiler)[I'm a bit sad that Brody and Nan don't remember anything. Because of this the ending feels a little flat to me (hide spoiler)]

[Cynthia]

Snowtulip wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

You're right. (view spoiler)[ I was disappointed, too. Especially since she had confessed the truth to them. Maybe that's part of why they can't remember.

I also would like to know more about Charlie and his muteness. I wanted him to be more than Mina's reason for ending the curse. (hide spoiler)]

[Snowtulip]

Cynthia wrote: "Snowtulip wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

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(view spoiler)[I do wish we had some more info on Charlie, it might come in later books, but not sure if I'm interested enough to continue this series (hide spoiler)]