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What are you reading right now?
Karli wrote: "I finished Beside a Burning Sea, The Hunger Games and Catching Fire. Gave 5 stars to each Hunger Games and Catching Fire, and 4 stars to Beside a Burni..."Karli, I read Wicked a couple years ago and I was totally caught off guard by it. The sex in it really blew me away. I knew that a girl at work had taken her stepdaughters to see the show and I was floored, but when I asked her about it we determined that the play are veryyyyyyy loosely based in the book. But like you, I haven't been compelled to pick up the next one, Son of a Witch.
Yeah, I picked up
and am letting Wicked rest for now. I'm enjoying the other more, but want to find out how the rest of Wicked unfolds, you know?!?
Karli wrote: "Yeah, I picked up and am letting Wicked rest for now. I'm enjoying the other more, but want to find out how the rest of Wicked unfolds, you know?!?"karli,
wicked is not a light read as you have to keep the mythology in place, etc. but overall, it's a good book. like you, i didn't feel compelled to read son of a witch. there's also a third book that focuses on the lion.
I so agree with the comments on Wicked. I had to finish it but I don't feel that I needed to pick up any of his others. Too weird for me!
I love that we all seem to be on the same page with this one.
My mother saw the play and absolutely loved it. However, my Aunt is a school teacher who warned my mother not to read the book as it is not the same and not very good. I have yet to hear a good review of the book, but I hear the play is a must see!
I really liked the book. It was very different and brought a new perspective to the story. I thought it was very unique and interesting.
Jennifer - did you read the sequel? It's not one I've given up on, but I am resting. I keep thinking of how it eventually ends for these people and kind of want to beat Galinda/Glinda.
i think you should finish Wicked as it is a good book with a good ending to the story. and my understanding is the musical is not like the book. and most people love the musical, but haven't read the book!
There's sex in Wicked. I never would of thought.
I haven't gotten to that part yet. But since the sequel is Son of a Witch, I suppose it had to happen!
Should be interesting at least. :)
I just finished Changeless. I am somewhat vexed now. Read review here:
http://intheclosetbibliophile.blogspo...
I'm going to start reading
. Anyone have any comments on that one?
I loved WAKE. It was short, fast, and very different then anything that I have read. I enjoyed it alot.
I'm currently reading
The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell. And I simple must say that I'm loving it!
I'm currently reading
The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell. And I simple must say that I'm loving it!
i finished Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip with David Foster Wallace. now i'm reading You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up: A Love Story.a lot of non-fiction in a row.
What a great title! Hope you enjoy it.
Recently finished Marked. Now I'm reading The Dark Elf Trilogy Collector's Edition and Deception Point.
❤ ☠ Elyssa ☠ ❤ wrote: "What a great title! Hope you enjoy it."It is interesting so far. The husband and wife take turns writing each chapter - a he said, she said.
Jesse wrote: "Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon. It's the Outlander series and they are really long books, but so good that they don't seem long because I couldn't put them down and read through them so fast! Th..."I know this is an old comment, but I second that rec. Love, love, LOVE Outlander!
I just finished No Country For Old Men - I really liked it - and I'm about to start The Children of Hurin.
@Elizabeth - You win a lot of those...LUCKY!! :DI'm currently reading The Forest of Hands and Teeth. I really like it so far but I just started.
Bullet I just started it but I really like it I am so glad it is finally out! Here's too hoping it has a strong plot!
Hi everyone, I am readingThe Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter an I am enjoying it.
For the last month I have been reading the Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon and had to stop in between to read all the new releases that came out like Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris , Lover Mine by J.R. Ward , and Into the Dark by Gena Showalter
So after I finish with The Darkest Passion I will continue to read the Dark Hunter Series, I left off at Night Play (Dark-Hunter/Were-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Happy Reading everyone.
Ronda, what do you think of the dark hunter series so far?
Jennifer wrote: "Ronda, what do you think of the dark hunter series so far?"Hi Jennifer, I love it!!!! It brings out all kinds of emotions for me, it makes me laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of my seat. Sometimes I can hardly put the books down and can't wait to get to the next one - LOL My favorite character is Acheron and I can't wait to get to his book to find out if he finally gets a love of his own. I hate Artemis and wish something drastic would happen to her like Archeon killing her or his Demon Dragon Simi would kill her - LOL
Anyway, you can tell I'm all into the series - LOL
How did you like it?
2216375 Jennifer wrote: "Ronda, what do you think of the dark hunter series so far?"Hi Jennifer, I love it!!!! It brings out all kinds of emotions for me, it makes me laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of my seat. Sometimes I can hardly put the books down and can't wait to get to the next one - LOL My favorite character is Acheron and I can't wait to get to his book to find out if he finally gets a love of his own. I hate Artemis and wish something drastic would happen to her like Archeon killing her or his Demon Dragon Simi would kill her - LOL
Anyway, you can tell I'm all into the series - LOL
How did you like it?
I love it! my best friend turned me onto it and now I'm addicted! She stopped reading after Ash's book, but I don't see how! The whole world she has created is amazing, and since all of the characters reappear how can you not finish the series? I cannot wait for the next two books to get released (I don't want to tell you who theyre about b/c it might be a BIG spoiler for you) but I'm glad I found another dark hunter fan! Ash and Zarek are my favs, but Fang is up there too! Really, whichever book im reading, they become my faves. and Simi!
I love Simi, she cracks me up when she talks about BBQ and seasonings so she can roast her kills - LOLI loved zareks story, I'm so glad he ended up as a god - and to top it off, he ended up with the FATES baby sister - he couldn't of found anyone better for him. My heart went out to him.
Oh I know! I knew he was gonna get a happy ending, but still I was so happy when it finally happened!
Hmmm I might have to look into this dark hunter series
Angela, you definitely should! Its amazing!
I'm reading
which had been highly recommended - so far it's OK. It's about 900 pages and I'm 100 in...so I suppose it has a lot of room to get good. It basically seems to be a romance novel though, and that's really not my genre of choice. I'm trying though!
Karli wrote: "I'm reading which had been highly recommended - so far it's OK. ..."Oh Karli, I loved that series! It was a little bit hard to get into in the beginning but once I got to like the third chapter, I couldn't put the book down. Jaime and Clair are awesome! Their Romance is very hot! hot! hot! - And there are parts of the story that will make you laugh so hard you will have tears coming out of your eyes. To top it off, you will find yourself crying in some parts as well.
You will find yourself rushing into the second book as well - there are 7 more books to follow after reading the first one and they are all good. Read them all in a role if you can.
Even though this is a Historical Romance, I highly RECOMMEND IT! This is one series I know i will be reading again.
Because of the emphatic recommendations, I got the first 3 in the series together. If I'm really into a series, it will drive me crazy NOT to have the next ones available. It's fine - I'm still waiting for the point where I can't put it down though. That's ok - I need to put the books down and tend to children once in awhile too.
Has anyone read
yet? I'm not much of a fan of the series, but I have all the other books and am kinda curious as to what happens next. Anyone know if it's worth it or not?
Vicky, I read it. It was much better than hunted and tempted. Not as good as the beginning books, but definitely worth it. I was super discouraged after reading hunted and tempted and wasn't sure if I wanted to continue, but I figured I've already invested in the seried so I might as well finish and I was gald I have it another chance.
Hi everyone,I just got finished reading The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter and it was an Excelent read.
I started Night Play (Dark-Hunter/Were-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon last night, so far it has been a book that is hard to put down. I love books like that.
Happy Reading everyone!
Jennifer wrote: "Vicky, I read it. It was much better than hunted and tempted. Not as good as the beginning books, but definitely worth it. I was super discouraged after reading hunted and tempted and wasn't sure i..."Thanks Jennifer! I didn't want to end the series just like that...it felt wrong. haha, Burnedis back on my list.
I know what you mean. I hope you like it!
never heard of that series...sounds interesting though ill check it out
I finished Night Play (Dark-Hunter/Were-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon and it was Excelent, I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes at some of the comments.Now I am reading Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
I have to say that this series is so Awesome!
ronda, I'm so glad you're enjoying the dark hunter series! After I finish my library books and my exam I'm gonna start re-reading them!
I love the Dark Hunter Series. The League Series is also really good!!
Kenyon is my favorite author right now. Top five list!
Kenyon is my favorite author right now. Top five list!
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