Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe #1) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz - Restarting July 26th 2020

[Berit]

I'm done! It was a solid four-star rated for me.(view spoiler)[The ending, I don't know. I think it's just all was too neat and clean. I think it would've been a more interesting book if Aristotle was straight and Dante was gay, and they were able to have a very strong friendship. I loved and appreciated both sets of parents, it made me happy for there to be a young adult book with good parents that were good people!finding love at such a young age does not make your life less problematic, I think it makes it more problematic. I don't know I think I almost like it when it's more realistic not all tied up and nice little bow. (hide spoiler)]

[Princess]

I love Eleanor and Park and John Green's Looking for Alaska! (just sharing)

[Princess]

31% (view spoiler)[Dante's accident is like the most interesting thing happening so far. I felt like it's really dull. I hope after this incident this will get more interesting (hide spoiler)]

[Tati]

Princess, I completely agree with you!

Berit, I like AAnne Rice, Bernard Cornwell, The Mists of Avalon, Jennifer L. Armentrout...

[Tati]

Gosh, I finished it!

(view spoiler)[ I don't mind character-driven books, but this just felt pointless... I mean, what was the character development? What was the big thing here? And, Berit, just like you said, those were probably the most alienated 15-year old ever, even considering the book is set in the 80s. And that ending was a non-ending, really... The story just drifted off, for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Princess]

64% Now I'm starting to like this book (view spoiler)[I adore how they presented the theme (identity crisis), they haven't even mention that it's about Dante and Ari accepting their homosexuality, we are left to assume that ourselves that's why I like it. (hide spoiler)]

[Princess]

I finished it: (view spoiler)[ I can say that the parents in this book are one of the most supportive parents in ya lit. I like how they discover the secrets of the universe is which is their sexuality (I think) (hide spoiler)]

[Sara]

I'm on the 5th CD now... question (view spoiler)[Does it pick up some? (hide spoiler)]

[Tati]

Sara wrote: "I'm on the 5th CD now... question [spoilers removed]"

Depends... (view spoiler)[ If you already read/heard the accident, then it has peaked (hide spoiler)]

[Sara]

Yeah I got there already Tati... :/

[Berit]

How are you liking it?I liked that it was a Mexican family, so their cultural ways came into play. He has a few other books, I might try.

[Sara]

Finished!!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting June 11th 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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[Meaghan]

Finally finished this book, and posting my updates now. Beware, I did not enjoy this book at all, so all my updates will be rather negative!

[Meaghan]

3%
(view spoiler)[Anyone else seeing the writing as unorganized? Aristotle seems to jump from topic to topic, and it's rather annoying. (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

23%
(view spoiler)[
"Knock knock."
"Who's there?"
"Not any plot, that's for sure."
(hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

38%
(view spoiler)[What even is their relationship?????? Do they love each other, as friends, as brothers, as more? Or do they hate each other? Because honestly, Ari needs to make up his mind. This is going beyond "confused teenager" into "I literally cannot make up my mind if I actually like my best friend and this is weird." (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

65%
(view spoiler)[I'm just over halfway and I can't wait for the ending. I'm gonna push through, but I'm not gonna like it. I've kinda given up hope of it getting better, and am just holding out for a strong (or moderately okay) ending at this point. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

22%: (view spoiler)[ I'm liking it so far. I think it's cute and it reads really easily. It doesn't really have a plot but I don't mind that much. I like both Ari and Dante as characters, and I'm finding Ari's relationship with his dad quite interesting. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

45%: (view spoiler)[ Those girls were really mean. I don't understand people like that. Why would you ask a question if you aren't willing to accept or at least acknowledge the answer you get? While I'm liking this book I'm not loving it or anything. Probably somewhere around 3-4 stars depending on how the rest of the book goes. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

67%: (view spoiler)[ I'm not liking it as much now that Dante isn't around. I know they both have I figure things out for themselves but I guess Dante is more of an interesting character to me, I'm not sure why. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

89%: (view spoiler)[ I'm actually enjoying this more now that Dante's back. I hate what those kids did to Dante... 30 years after the year this book takes place in and that stuff still happens. That last chapter made me tear up a bit, people are so disgusting. (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

28%: (view spoiler)[It's kind of sad that Ari wasn't proud of his Mexican heritage when he was younger. (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

49%: (view spoiler)[So glad that Ari finally wrote Dante back. He didn't deserve to be ignored! (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

74%: (view spoiler)[You know, I'm not really hoping that Ari and Dante will end up together. I think it's awesome that one's gay and the other isn't and they're best friends. (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

Finished: (view spoiler)[Such a sweet ending, though I think the relationship was a little forced. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from July 27th 2016

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[BlaiddDrwg]

DIS BOOK. ALL THE FEELS.
and I'm only down with chapter 12. tell me that there's a happy ending.

[Abi]

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Reading from the 19th of July 2017

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[Lau]

Just finished! Looking for arms to chatting about it :)

[Shae]

I'm listening to this via audiobook so I'll have to say which part and then the chapter and I don't know the percentage etc that I'm up to :)

The end of summer - chapter 4 (view spoiler)[ I love Ari! I can't believe he pushed Dante out of the way of the car and got hit himself. I am intrigued by his relationship with his Dad and how he knows that he used to be different before the war. Do we know yet why his brother is in gaol? (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Might have to start a little late but doing my best to keep to schedule :)

[Shae]

No worries :) I am listening to it mainly when I drive, so won't be too quick at finishing.

[Lau]

This is my first buddy read and I realized I did it wrong (oops). I thought the book needed to be done by the date given :p sorry!

[Shae]

@lola that's alright :)

Are you doing the monthly challenge?

[Shae]

The end of summer chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ I love how Ari's Dad decides to read the same books as him and how he thinks it could be his dads way of talking to him. I found that really sweet! (hide spoiler)] chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ you can really see more than friendship blossoming between Dante and Ari now and Ari seems like he is in denial with his feelings. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Letters on a Page
chapter 1 (view spoiler)[ it cracked me up the conversation between Ari and Gina. I thought it was funny how she said "I am the closest thing you've had to a long term relationship". Ari's response "stop depressing me" Haha!! (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

24% (view spoiler)[ Not too sure about it just yet. It's cute and easy to read but I'm not seeing anything phenomenal just yet. I do really appreciate Dante, he's so sensitive and sweet, and I love how he interacts with his family. I hope Ari can have a similar relationship with his dad. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

52% (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Ari is beginning to improve his relationship with his father,especially with the books and driving lessons. He definitely seems in denial about his feelings for Dante, though Dante seems to be a little more open. I feel like something isn't quite adding up with Bernardo, is he really in prison, what did he do, etc. It's good and not bad by any means but I'm not sure this book is for me, I'm still not really seeing the hype. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

80% (view spoiler)[ I'm really glad Ari's relationship with his dad has improved so much and they're opening up now. I also sadistically cheered Ari on for beating up Julian, homophobes are the worst. He also just proved he loves Dante back by doing it. (hide spoiler)]

[Lau]

Shae wrote: "@lola that's alright :)

Are you doing the monthly challenge?"

Gah. I'll be honest, I'm not 100% sure. I think I am but am so new to participating in this group that I doubt I'm doing it right. It's just going to take me awhile to get the hang of things.

[Lau]

Skye wrote: "80% [spoilers removed]"

I completely agree! It made my heart swell a little :)

[✨Skye✨]

Finished :) a great book but maybe not the right read for me,I really like fast paced reads and this had very little plot. 4 stars nevertheless as I can still appreciate it's brilliance!

[Shae]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I really enjoyed this book. I loved Dante. He was so sweet and such a strong character. I loved the ending with Ari's parents and then Dante and Ari's kiss... so swoon worthy! (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 20th of January 2018

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[Maddie]

Starting this one tomorrow!

[Maddie]

I like this narrator! I love how they find such expressive nice voices XD

[Maddie]

These chapters are tiny XD

[Maddie]

I had no idea about this book XD I kind of thought it was a fantasy, rather than a contemporary.

[Maddie]

Different Rules of Summer - Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[I love it when parents still seem in love!
Ari's so brave! (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[This guy's so smart and interesting XD
Why does he like this guy's voice right before he insults it? Haha yay the Meet Cute :D
Why is Ari so rebellious?
I love Dante's relationship with his parents! (hide spoiler)]