Legendborn (June 2021) Group Read Discussion

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

This is the group thread for Legendborn!

This thread is open for discussion beginning June 1st! Please keep in mind that spoilers are allowed (mark as a spoiler) in this thread but only up to the group's current reading place. Do not spoil the book if you've read further than the group. Any extra days of the month can be used to catch up if needed! Page numbers are an approximation based on the hardcover or paperback that is the default on Goodreads.

The Group Read Discussion schedule is as follows:

Week of 06/01
June 01: Chapters 1-2 or 15 pages
June 02: Chapters 3-4 or 15 pages
June 03: Chapters 5-6 or 15 pages
June 04: Chapters 7-8 or 15 pages
June 05: Chapters 9-10 or 15 pages
June 06: Chapters 11-12 or 15 pages

Week of 06/07
June 07: Chapters 13-14 or 15 pages
June 08: Chapters 15-16 or 15 pages
June 09: Chapters 17-18 or 15 pages
June 10: Chapters 19-20 or 15 pages
June 11: Chapters 21-22 or 15 pages
June 12: Chapters 23-24 or 15 pages
June 13: Chapters 25-26 or 15 pages

Week of 06/14
June 14: Chapters 27-28 or 15 pages
June 15: Chapters 29-30 or 15 pages
June 16: Chapters 31-32 or 15 pages
June 17: Chapters 33-34 or 15 pages
June 18: Chapters 35-36 or 15 pages
June 19: Chapters 37-38 or 15 pages
June 20: Chapters 39-40 or 15 pages

Week of 06/21
June 21: Chapters 41-42 or 15 pages
June 22: Chapters 43-44 or 15 pages
June 23: Chapters 45-46 or 15 pages
June 24: Chapters 47-48 or 15 pages
June 25: Chapters 49-50 or 15 pages
June 26: Chapters 51-52 or 15 pages
June 27: Chapters 53-54 or 15 pages

Week of 06/28
June 28: Chapters 55-56 or 15 pages
June 29: Chapters 57-58 or 15 pages
June 30: catch up day


You can read the group book at any time during the month and at your own pace. This is the pace the group will be using, but if you read ahead or will be giving spoilers, please mark them (click the "some html is ok button"). If you have any questions a mod or another member can help you.

[Laura ☾]

I will be starting this shortly!

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I'm eyeing it too, just I don't know when my soon will happen 😂

[Laura ☾]

I will be here to discuss !

Im about 4 chapters in now and so far I’m intrigued

[Rosina]

Im 4 chapters in as well, interesting story. I know ill be reading ahead because once im gripped by a story i will keep reading...

[Jimara]

I'm about 10 chapters in and I like it so far! I haven't read a lot of fantasy recently so it's interesting trying to get back into it

[Laura ☾]

I'm about halfway through now - I'm actually quite enjoying it! (view spoiler)[ I look forward to learning more about the magic system

Also, I'm kind of more intrigued by Sel than by Nick! (hide spoiler)]

[Laura ☾]

Ok I'm done - here to discuss when you guys catch up

[Patricia]

I should be finished with the book by the end of today. I’ve definitely had many thoughts on it so far. Can’t wait to discuss with y’all!

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I started it this morning while walking to the bus stop, didn't listen to much of it - up to the point where Alison and the Brie were at the party and split that didn't intrigue me much (but also it's the beginning so no surprise) BUT then at work it was slow and I wanted to read something and I finished that chapter and now I want to know more.

Also, I wished I got to the Selwyn part in the audio because I was ???? how do you pronounce it while I was reading it 😂

[Jazmine]

Mine just came in today, I'm excited to start to read!

[Patricia]

mina wrote: "I started it this morning while walking to the bus stop, didn't listen to much of it - up to the point where Alison and the Brie were at the party and split that didn't intrigue me much (but also i..."

I had the same thoughts. At first, I was hesitant that I wouldn't get hooked the way I wanted but that changed. Lol super thankful for the audiobook because I was botching everything!

[Patricia]

Laura ☾ wrote: "I'm about halfway through now - I'm actually quite enjoying it! I look forward to learning more about the magic system

(view spoiler)[

Also, I'm kind of more intrigued by Sel than by Nick! " (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ I loved Sel! Nick was alright but Sel had me from start to finish! (hide spoiler)]

[Laura ☾]

TBh I found Nick kind of boring 😂

[Rosina]

I am enjoying the book more....I am starting Part Three Roots...
I only have the ebook for a few more days....I will be done on weekend and ready to discuss....

[alex]

I’m starting this tomorrow and I’m so exited

[Rosina]

ohhh....its starting get really good now....have to put it aside and go to work....hope everyone is enjoying as well

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I finished chapter 7 and I'm liking it a lot. It gives me older fantasy books from 10ish years ago vibes and I love that. I hope I'll be able to listen to it more tomorrow because I'm curious.

[Rosina]

Mina...which books from 10 years ago???

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Rosina wrote: "Mina...which books from 10 years ago???"

I don't have a specific book in mind. Well maybe I do, but I don't feel like Obsidian reminds me of this.. it's just the feeling I got. Since Obsidian was 😬 cringy and basic 😂

[Rosina]

mina wrote: "Rosina wrote: "Mina...which books from 10 years ago???"

I don't have a specific book in mind. Well maybe I do, but I don't feel like Obsidian reminds me of this.. it's just the fee..."

The one that keeps coming to mind for me is City of Bones.....some aspects of it are quite familiar

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Rosina wrote: "mina wrote: "Rosina wrote: "Mina...which books from 10 years ago???"

I don't have a specific book in mind. Well maybe I do, but I don't feel like Obsidian reminds me of this.. it's..."

I read City of Bones but that was a long long long long long time ago so *shrugs* but thinking of things I know about it, the series, I see it now too :D

[Rosina]

mina wrote: "Rosina wrote: "mina wrote: "Rosina wrote: "Mina...which books from 10 years ago???"

I don't have a specific book in mind. Well maybe I do, but I don't feel like Obsidian reminds me..."

I read it years ago but doing a BR this month for it....after reading COB wonder if I will see more similarities..

[Rosina]

I finished and it was quite the book.


Was there a part of the story that you enjoyed more than others?

What about Sel vs Nick?

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I just finished one of the books I'm reading and now I should be able to read this :D

[Jimara]

Isabella wrote: "I just finished it! So incredibly good! Someone yell about this book with me.

Also, I like Selwyn and Nick a lot. I think I am one of few that genuinely enjoy Nick and Bree's relationship though. ..."

yeah I'm intrigued about this love triangle too! I didn't necessarily not like Nick but he was just so 2D? & is it just me that hated when he called her B ahaha

[Jimara]

I enjoyed the book but some parts felt like I was reading a Disney Channel original movie

[Allison]

I love Bree as a character! But this book is super outside of my comfort zone

[Abigail]

Okay I read this really fast because I really enjoyed it! So my thoughts:

I know I have a type and by that I mean that the second Sel was lurking in those woods, chapter 1, I already knew...

I really wish I used the audiobook for this one because I know my pronunciations were all wrong, even when Deonn tried to write it out.

(view spoiler)[ That scene in the cave where Bree realizes that Evan isn't actually Evan and is a demon and then a chase ensues in pitch black darkness, underground, by a ravine fucked me up in ways no horror book/movie has ever achieved. I think it was every aspect of that all at once but I was scared beyond words. (hide spoiler)]

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Abigail wrote: "Okay I read this really fast because I really enjoyed it! So my thoughts:

I know I have a type and by that I mean that the second Sel was lurking in those woods, chapter 1, I already knew...

I re..."

😂😂😂 yep, I second the second we met Sel. I'm 37% into the book and I'm just waiting for Sel moments.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I read chapter 25.

Still liking it. I like the Arthurian mythology that's involved, however I think I don't gather the magic fully. I mean, I'm even confused if I understand it or not 😅 but either way I like it.

One other thing that I like, that makes the book feel more real and shows me to a small extent, because I haven't/can't be in that situation and feel like that, is how black people are treated. You can feel the discomfort and frustration, and anger.

I don't mind Nick, it's kinda cute that she's growing close to him. And for a change it's not the first guy, with dark vibes, that we meet that's the love interest, so I like that. However, I'm still leaning on the Sel side because of those vibes and nothing else. It's not like he appeared much in the half of the book that I read.

[Brianna]

Chapters 1 - 6
(view spoiler)[I am not sure why I put off starting this for so long. I am so intrigued! Having dealt with grief recently, I can understand the Before-Bree and After-Bree concept. I'm curious if her mother knew anything about this magic stuff and that's why she was so not a fan of Bree going there. I'm already a little weary about her and Alice's friendship - I hope they stay friends! (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Chapters 7 - 11
(view spoiler)[I am so intrigued. One thing I'm going to make note of is that they never finished the Oath before Sel and Nick started fighting so I wonder if that's going to play a factor in something later. As well, I really appreciate that she explains how to pronounce the Shadowborn creature things. Also - if Merlins are all powerful and the whole order cultivates people moving up the social ladder so to speak, why was a Merlin the sheriff/at the hospital of a small town when Bree's mom died? (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Chapters 12 - 18
(view spoiler)[Things got a little confusing for me but I would imagine that's pretty normal when you have to info-dump the lore. Regardless - can this please be a movie? I love how although it is fantasy, it touches on other topics as well - transitioning friendships from high school to college, wealth, and of course racism.
The marble on the wall that was all scratched - I'm curious if that ends up being significant. Also - what is this "Wildcrafter" thing with her mom? Is that different magic than what the Order deals with or could it be related? (hide spoiler)]

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

The feeling when you accidentally pick up a Group Read at the same time as the group! First time ever I'm (kinda) participating lol

Chapters 1-12
(view spoiler)[Overall I'm liking it. The Arthurian legend portion is interesting, but I'm getting some creepy Get Out and KKK vibes with the whole ~diversity~ comment, the whiteness of the order and the names of the different levels in the hierarchy.

Although am not feeling the relationship brewing between Nick and Bree. He's like a cardboard cutout of Generic Attractive Rich White Boy™️, with added Prodigal Son slapped in there to spice up his personality so he's Not Like Other Boys™️ (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Chapters 19 - 25
(view spoiler)[So things are making a bit more sense as far as the lore goes which is nice. As much as I still like Nick - it's too insta-love/cliche for me. Sel is getting more and more interesting - he was also forced into things that he may not have necessarily chosen so it gives him another facet to his personality. I really think the Wildcrafter thing and the Legendborn thing will come together somehow, but I'm not quite sure how yet. (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Chapters 26 - 30
(view spoiler)[Finally learning more about Sel! I am so intrigued to know what makes Bree so special and why there's such an influx of activity. I feel like there's an inside man messing with things, but I'm not 100% sure. (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Chapters 31 - 36
(view spoiler)[I am seriously waiting for the other shoe to drop in regards to Bree's powers that she's hiding. Vaughn is also going to come back and mess some shit up after being booted like that. He's too... pissy? not too. I'm having less and less thoughts because my main thought is to just read more! I want to know what happens! (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Chapters 37 - 43
(view spoiler)[Woah. I'm falling more and more in love with this book. So her mom was linked to stuff with the Order and there was an inside job so to speak with the gates and different happenings when her mom was a student. I'm excited to see what all she learns in regards to her powers now that she finally has a link to her past to help with all of that. (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Chapters 44 - 51
(view spoiler)[I knew there was an inside job factor! Didn't expect it to come from who it did - but I love when books surprise me. It'll be interesting to see what happens with these key players. The author has already shown a willingness to kill known characters. (hide spoiler)]

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Finally I made a bit of progress (finished chapter 31). I'm liking the magic, and secret society stuff. I'm glad we are finally getting to know more about Sel. Last time I said Nick and Bree are cute, and they still are, but like Brianna said too insta.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Yes! Alice is back in the game and I'm so glad because I didn't like that we had a best friend but then she didn't appear in the book much.

I did not expect the Arthur thing, it's a surprise but also it feels a bit too much. I mean 3 in 1 is kinda pushing it. Either way I really enjoyed the book, too bad we have to wait a year for the sequel.

[Kristina]

I have about 100 pages left. This book took me completely by surprise. So far, I really enjoy the Rootwork of the story. I might have to start tee shirts that say Team Selwyn or Team Nick.

[Brianna]

Kristina wrote: "I have about 100 pages left. This book took me completely by surprise. So far, I really enjoy the Rootwork of the story. I might have to start tee shirts that say Team Selwyn or Team Nick."

What team would you say you are on?