The Monstrumologist Buddy Read

[Tracy]

I finished this one yesterday and it is a 5 star read for me. It's very unique and I became totally invested in Will Henry and the Dr. Could have slapped Kearns but oh well every book has their villians. Well...other than the obvious villains.

[Tommy]

Storm wrote: "Getting further in not to eight yet but getting there. Got curious because my mind couldn't seem to make up it's own mind what the Anthromorphagi looked like... So I did a google search... Found th..."

I love that drawing. It's close to but slightly off from how I've been picturing all 3 characters. I may adjust and meet the artist halfway haha.

[Tommy]

David wrote: "Glad you're all enjoying it! And I completely agree with you, Tommy, the balance between the extremes (the violence and gore vs the soft, tender, meaningful moments) is what makes these books speci..."

Yeah, I honestly don't know what to expect around each corner. If it gets soft, I know it will be funny or gory around the corner, but don't know which.

[Harlee]

I'm on page 304, not too far into chapter eleven. Dr. Kearns is certainly fascinating to say the least. I like him and dislike him at the same time.

[Alison]

Yay for loving this book!!!!

[Storm]

GACK! I'm only at page 124! OAO

[Tommy]

I'm on 350-something. I'll finish by tonight or tomorrow, pending how much writing i do tonight.

[Tommy]

Finished today, I wanna say 7 hours ago or so.

Love it. Only went 4 stars because it took awhile for that love to set in, but by the end, it was there.

This book NEEDS to be a movie. It's seriously paced perfectly for a movie, I think it could be done well with a brave enough director.

*These spoilers be major!*

(view spoiler)[I loved Kearns as a character, even if I hated him as a person. He's very compelling, and even when hating what he's saying, you can't deny he makes sense.

Malichi's end was sad, but it was telegraphed early and made it hard for it to really hit me.

Will Henry 4, Anthropophagi 0! (hide spoiler)]

[Harlee]

I'm hoping to finish it tomorrow night. Right now, I'd say it's around four stars for me too.

[Tommy]

Harlee wrote: "I'm hoping to finish it tomorrow night. Right now, I'd say it's around four stars for me too."

It MAY go up for you because it ends pretty strongly. For me it teetered between 4 and 5 but I decided to be stern and hope the next book is even better haha.

[Storm]

I'm pulling an all nighter tonight. That is it I am pulling an all nighter.

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Tracy wrote: "I finished this one yesterday and it is a 5 star read for me. It's very unique and I became totally invested in Will Henry and the Dr. Could have slapped Kearns but oh well every book has their vil..."

So glad you enjoyed it as much as me!

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Tommy wrote: "Harlee wrote: "I'm hoping to finish it tomorrow night. Right now, I'd say it's around four stars for me too."

It MAY go up for you because it ends pretty strongly. For me it teetered between 4 and..."

Glad you enjoyed it too! I think you'll find that books 2 and 3 get you to that 5-star level. I hope so!

[Tracy]

I did David and I'm halfway finished with The Isle of blood and will start the last one after.

[Tommy]

Yeah, I started Curse of the Wendigo(book 2) today and I'm already liking the pace a lot better about 50 pages in.

[Storm]

I'm almost done with the first book, I might have to hunt down the second one very soon.

[Harlee]

I'm on page 385. Not sure if I'll be able to stay up and finish it, but we'll see!

[Storm]

305.

[Harlee]

Just finished it and posted a review! I really liked this book! I would eventually like to read the next book, but I don't think it'll be anytime too soon. I've got A LOT of other books to get to lol!

[Tommy]

I already have the other 3 from the library so I'm gonna run through the next one. Book 2 moves much more quickly(the first 100 pages at least) and is so interesting so far. We get some unexpected back story about Warthrop that made me go "Wuhhhh?!"

[Harlee]

Ohhh, that's good to hear! Maybe I will get to it sooner than expected! :D

[Tommy]

Yeah, much less dense. To put it in perspective there's 10 less pages and over twice as many chapters (29 and an epilogue vs. 13 and an epilogue). And I got to page 85(chapter 8) in one sitting. So far, for me at least, it's a lot more gripping. Something book 1, despite being fantastic, failed at with me. I never got to a point that I just couldn't stop reading.

[Tommy]

K, 120 pages in and forcing myself to sleep haha.

[Alison]

Yay!!!!

[Storm]

FINISHED! OH my gosh... That was seriously easily one of the best books I've read! I can't believe I waited this long! FIVE YEARS. My copy is as old as my first copy of Unwind... And it was fantastic!

[Tommy]

Storm wrote: "FINISHED! OH my gosh... That was seriously easily one of the best books I've read! I can't believe I waited this long! FIVE YEARS. My copy is as old as my first copy of Unwind... And it was fantastic!"

I'm roughly 1/3 through book 2 and liking it a lot more so far. I feel like this could go up on my top series list.

[Storm]

Tommy wrote: "Storm wrote: "FINISHED! OH my gosh... That was seriously easily one of the best books I've read! I can't believe I waited this long! FIVE YEARS. My copy is as old as my first copy of Unwind... And ..."

That's great to know. ^^ I'll be hopefully getting the next books eventually.

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Storm wrote: "FINISHED! OH my gosh... That was seriously easily one of the best books I've read! I can't believe I waited this long! FIVE YEARS. My copy is as old as my first copy of Unwind... And it was fantastic!"

My feelings exactly! Glad everyone enjoyed one of my favorite books!

[Storm]

David wrote: "Storm wrote: "FINISHED! OH my gosh... That was seriously easily one of the best books I've read! I can't believe I waited this long! FIVE YEARS. My copy is as old as my first copy of Unwind... And ..."

David it was FANTASTIC!

[Harlee]

It was so good! I'm actually kind of sad I didn't plan ahead and buy the next book. If I had it now, I definitely would be reading it!

[Tommy]

Hopefully you guys can buddy read the next. I'm already reading it, but would happily jump into the talks.

[Jenny, Always smiling! :-D]

YAY!!! I'm so happy to hear you all loved this book! Hope you like to rest of the series. I sure did :)

[Storm]

Tommy wrote: "Hopefully you guys can buddy read the next. I'm already reading it, but would happily jump into the talks."

One of these days yes. Right now... XD; Can't... When I am able to, I am definitely getting the next book.

[Tracy]

I finished the series yesterday and I'm really sad it's over.

[Storm]

I HAVE CURSE OF THE WENDIGO!!!

[Tommy]

Storm wrote: "I HAVE CURSE OF THE WENDIGO!!!"

That didn't take nearly as long as I was led to believe it would haha.

[Storm]

Tommy wrote: "Storm wrote: "I HAVE CURSE OF THE WENDIGO!!!"

That didn't take nearly as long as I was led to believe it would haha."

XD I got a coupon for Barnes and Noble in my mailbox. It was destiny.

[Tommy]

*thumbs up symbol*

[Tommy]

Finished Curse of the Wendigo today. I liked it a LOT more than the first book. It was an easy 5-star for me.

[Storm]

I just started it this morning. I'm on page 21... Loving it so far. Dr. Warthrop is in full form of oddness.... (view spoiler)[Scone hog he is. (hide spoiler)]

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Tommy wrote: "Finished Curse of the Wendigo today. I liked it a LOT more than the first book. It was an easy 5-star for me."

AWESOME!!! I thought you might say that. Book three is every bit as good, in my opinion :)

[Alison]

Agree! Just keeps getting better, with the exception of the fourth, in my opinion

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

I did my best not to compare the 4th to the first three since it's SO different. I really applauded the author for doing what he felt he had to do in the 4th book, even if it was hard for us as readers to take.

[Tommy]

Hmm. Now I'm interested haha.

[Storm]

Yeah I have a feeling I'm gonna finish this series.

Still on page 44 of curse of the Wendigo. Freaking love it so far. (view spoiler)[ I just about died laughing at Will Henry being horrified that Warthrop had women actually try to flirt with him. (hide spoiler)]

[Harlee]

I just traded books with a friend on Twitter and will soon be getting The Curse of the Wendigo and The Isle of Blood! YAY!!! :D

[Tommy]

Nice both of ya :) I'm reading Cress right now, then moving on to Isle of Blood.

[Harlee]

Perfectly understandable. Cress is SOOO good! Hope you enjoy it!

[Storm]

Haven't picked up the Lunar chronicles again since I keep getting distracted by other series... XD It's a commitment.

[Harlee]

It is! I've been having trouble focusing on a re-read I've been working on for weeks! XD