'89 Walls by Katie Pierson - Restarting June 4th 2015

[Sarah Elizabeth]

College is not in the cards for Seth. He spends his minimum wage on groceries and fakes happiness to distract his mom from the MS they both know will kill her. It’s agony to carry around a frayed love note for a girl who’s both out of his league and beneath his dignity.

Quinn’s finishing high school on top. But that cynical, liberal guy in her social studies class makes her doubt her old assumptions. Challenging the rules now, though, would a) squander her last summer at home, b) antagonize her conservative dad, and c) make her a hypocrite.

Seth and Quinn’s passionate new romance takes them both by surprise. They keep it a secret: it’s too early to make plans and too late not to care. But it’s 1989. As politics suddenly get personal, they find themselves fighting bare-fisted for their beliefs—and each other—in the clear light of day.

[C.P.]

Just started this. Through chapter 2. (view spoiler)[I liked the prologue. He wanted to break up with her even though it was a one sided relationship. That was great. Not sure what to think about the other two chapters so far. Hopefully I can feel more of a connection with the characters as it progresses.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Courtney wrote: "Just started this. Through chapter 2. [spoilers removed]"

It made me more curious of the story which means it was a good prologue for me. (view spoiler)[What made me curious is what does Seth mean with she has to know his name? Does it mean that she doesn't know him, if it so how can they have relationship in the first place or does it mean that Seth isn't his real name? (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[What an interesting discussion. I think Mr. Levine is a cool teacher. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[Quinn's feeling for Seth feels like out of nowhere. I mean she doesn't pay any attention to him before but suddenly, after he gave her his letter, she broke up with his boyfriend to become with him?

And it might be random but Seth saying about carry on his backpack on just one shoulder reminds me of a scene from 21 Jump Street, the one with Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in it :D (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Totally forgot this! Will start a bit later today, I hae to do the BR&R first ☺

[Rachmi]

Don't worry Sarah, just take your time with your other things. I bet you can still catch us up :D

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Going to try and read a bit of this now ☺

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[ what is with the sex talk?! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ politics. Ugh. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[ the letter was brave. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ Quinn is really nice. I'm glad her letter was so nice and she wasn't mean to him. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ totally wasn't expecting the sex in this! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 11 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad she broke up with him. (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 5 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I agree. I wasn't really sure what to expect from her.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

I feel like this romance has happened very quickly.

[C.P.]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I really wasn't expecting that either. It's practically what the book started with.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[for a minute I thought Quinn won't tell her parent(s) about her pregnancy. And Seth is so kind he's willing to accompany her to Omaha. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Sarah wrote: "I feel like this romance has happened very quickly."

Me too, especially for Quinn

[Rachmi]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 11 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[he's kinda a jerk. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Rachmi wrote: "Chapter 12 "

(view spoiler)[ she tells him she has a boyfriend, then she's mastubating and thinking about him, and then she kisses him?! where did that come from? (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Sarah wrote: "Rachmi wrote: "Chapter 12 "

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[that what I call out of the blue! her feeling is so fast I didn't expect it at all and didn't buy either. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[Quinn keep saying her boyfriend knows about the baby and support the abortion while it's her ex that supposted to be in the form. I wonder whether it will cause problem in the future as Quinn surely didn't tell Jason about it. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

up to chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ It's sad that she got pregnant and felt like she had to have an abortion. Jason was such a dick. I'm not surprised that she's not ready to have sex after that though! Him even making her aware that he's excited by her doesn't sound very good. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Rachmi wrote: "Chapter 18 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I can't imagine he'd be happy about i tif he found out she was pregnant, but I doubt he'd have wanted the baby anyway. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 21 (view spoiler)[ and now they're arguing? I'm bored. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 26 (view spoiler)[ his mother committed suicide?! (hide spoiler)]

chapter 29 (view spoiler)[ gross sex scene. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

and it ends at 88%! Yay!

[C.P.]

Sarah wrote: "and it ends at 88%! Yay!"

Good to know, maybe I'll be able to finish it today. :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

That second half seemed to really drag! ☹

[C.P.]

At chapter 12. (view spoiler)[I'm glad she broke up with her boyfriend, but that and her kissing Seth was kind of sudden to me<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Courtney wrote: "At chapter 12. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I found it really sudden too. It seemed like she thought he'd be a nice friend, but wasn't interested really. and then the next moment she was kissing him and breaking up with her boyfriend! (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 21 [spoilers removed]"

I know. I didn't feel a connection in the beginning and still not here.

[Taylor]

When do we want to start?

[Taylor]

Sarah/Abbie, we would like to start on the 4th :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[rachel, x]

chapter two - (view spoiler)[Nothing incredible so far. I'm confused at whose the older sister though - Sarah or Quinn? I assume Sarah if she isn't at school anymore. (hide spoiler)]

[rachel, x]

chapter three - (view spoiler)[Oh shivers, when they said political they really meant political! I wouldn't mind so much, if they had some explanations. I don't know much about American politics, let alone from 1989. Lets hope it doesn't get too intense. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

I'm on chapter 25! I couldn't update because I had no internet access. I'll be finishing it soon (view spoiler)[I'm enjoying this book. The pleasing themselves part is a bit awkward. I thought the abortion would have been showcased more because of the summary, but I don't mind. I like that Seth isn't seeing his worth. The way his mom basically said you have problems what about me and proceeded to list the things that had gone wrong her life was compelling. Her life pretty much sucks at this point. Poor her. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Rachel wrote: "chapter three - [spoilers removed]"

It kind of does, but it's the norm in this book. (view spoiler)[ I can't wrap my head around all the American presidents and history in this book either. There some points that I do understand that have the character thinking and you so hopefully you feel that way further in. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

chapter 26 (view spoiler)[ Wow. Poor Seth. That really sucks, but I agree with his mom's decision. I would have done the same thing if I wasn't allowed help for a dignified death. I know they allow that now which is great. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

chapter 29 (view spoiler)[ I really didn't need the play by play of their sex... I know the story is trying to be realistic, but it's not needed (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Done (view spoiler)[ Really enjoyed 89 Walls. It was different from my usual reads. Again the whole we step by step sex thing annoyed me, but otherwise I really liked the story (hide spoiler)]

[Taylor]

Chapter 3 ((view spoiler)[) All this politics tallk is driving me insane! I do think Seth is gonna be a total sweetheart though even though he seems a bit rough around the edges. (hide spoiler)]

[Taylor]

Chapter 9 ((view spoiler)[) Dang! Quinn is doing a good job at standing up for what she believes but yet her parents are being extremely rude and close minded. (hide spoiler)]

[Tina]

Adriana you read fast!!!

I'm going a bit slow because I'm reading a couple other books.

About to start chapter 3
(view spoiler)[is it just me or is Quinn sounding like a spoiled rich brat? The way she described Seth really annoyed me. (hide spoiler)]

[Tina]

Taylor wrote: "Chapter 3 ([spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yes! I had to reread a couple paragraphs because the politics were a bit much for me. I do agree I think Seth will turn out to be a total sweetheart (hide spoiler)]

[Taylor]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ I am so thrilled that she broke up with Jason. Also excited to see how Quinn and Seth move forward in their relationship. (hide spoiler)]

[Taylor]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ I am glad Ilene is helping her through this but shouldn't someone be giving her options other than abortion?? (hide spoiler)]

[Taylor]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[ Ugh! I can't imagine having to sit in an office and have an abortion explained to you. I would not want to know what was happening honestly! (hide spoiler)]