Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion
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I just read To Catch a Pirate by Jade Parker. I love this book. It is romance (not always my thing) I would recommend it.
I just read Alanna: The First Adventure and I would recommend it. It was cute and I really like Alanna's personality. Some parts of it felt pretty forced, but for the most part the story was interesting and entertaining.
Becca wrote: "I just read Alanna: The First Adventure and I would recommend it. It was cute and I really like Alanna's personality. Some parts of it felt pretty forced, but for the most part the sto..."I plan to read it! Thanks for your update.
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I just finished Incarceron and have to say I really enjoyed it. I know we've had this conversation before, but I would recommend it. It does however seem to not be for everyone, but as someone who adores dystopia... I thought it was great.
I just finished Magic Study and quite enjoyed it. My favorite line in the whole book is the third to last. I laughed long and hard on that one. Good story, good follow up to Poison Study. I'm excited to read the next one and would recommend this one too.
Brittany wrote: "I just finished Incarceron and have to say I really enjoyed it. I know we've had this conversation before, but I would recommend it. It does however seem to not be for everyone, but..."Thanks Brittany! I'll have to check it out now, as I like dystopian novels. You say it was hard to get in to in the beginning?
I plan to listen to Incarceron on audio. I already picked up. p.s. I had to drive 45 miles to get that audio book and the Darklover audiobook from another library, so I hope they are worth it! (my library won't get me any AV materials from other libraries in our circuit).
oohhh - let me know how it is Heidi. Maybe I will like the audio better!
Just finished Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson. I can hardly believe how dang funny this book was! It isn't for everyone though, so if you don't enjoy high school girl drama, don't read it. If you want to crack up every few minutes listen to it. The reader did an awesome job.
Nickelodeon I think did a TV movie of that and I have to say it was pretty cute. My 14 year old daughter enjoyed it. Don't know how closely they kept to the book though.
I liked Hush, Hush too! I like anything with Angels though...
I also must recommend Black Dagger Brotherhood series...its very adult, paranomal romance. I just read LOVER MINE (#8 in the series) that came out at the end of April...
Emmy wrote: "The Body Finder!!!!! It is amazing!
"I agree! I just finished this book. Quite a quick read but very interesting. Apparently there's a book 2 in the works.
Alan wrote: "Nickelodeon I think did a TV movie of that and I have to say it was pretty cute. My 14 year old daughter enjoyed it. Don't know how closely they kept to the book though."I really liked the movie :)
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Brittany (finally graduated and can once again read for fun)
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Peep wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I just finished Incarceron and have to say I really enjoyed it. I know we've had this conversation before, but I would recommend it. It does however seem to not be ..."I guess slow isn't really the best word for it, but it is hard to get into at first, and very confusing until you figure out what's going on, and once you do it becomes a bit predictable. I'm really glad a stuck with it. You can check out my review if you want. No spoilers.
Roshini wrote: "Emmy wrote: "The Body Finder!!!!! It is amazing!"I agree! I just finished this book. Quite a quick read but very interesting. Apparently there's a book 2 in t..."
AGREED! Loved it too!
Laura wrote: "YAY Bluemoon! Now you have to read Hunger !!"Definitely!!! And I was lucky enough to read the ARC of Lies which comes out in June? Or July? Super good too, and totally sets you up for the next book! Lies has a lot of new characters in it and adds some great twists!
I just finished reading If I Stay by Gayle Forman...if you haven't read it yet I would highly recommend it. But get ready to cry - very emotional and beautifully written.
Jen wrote: "I just finished reading If I Stay by Gayle Forman...if you haven't read it yet I would highly recommend it. But get ready to cry - very emotional and beautifully written."Oh wow! I was just going to write the exact same recommendation! I listened to it on audio and loved it.
Jen wrote: "I just finished reading If I Stay by Gayle Forman...if you haven't read it yet I would highly recommend it. But get ready to cry - very emotional and beautifully written."I just finished If I Stay too. I agree it was beautifully written, but I was teary through most of it!
I just finished Halfway to the Grave
(spicy) and I now plan to finish Rangers Apprentice, bk 1
.
Let me know about Ranger's Apprentice Peep!
Hope you are enjoying Ranger's Apprentice!!
I like it so far. It's really good but I get easily distracted reading it. It's interesting seeing the kids progress. The only weird thing sometimes, is the voice. I can't explain it. It just seems weird to me. For example, it might say, "Will hesitated for a moment. The phrase stirred a vague memory with him". Ok, I know that didn't make things clearer, I said I couldn't explain it. What voice would this book be in?
If I remember correctly it goes back and forth between 1st and 3rd person. uh oh - you all may not like that - dang - well, remember.. I am the least picky :-)
Ok, maybe that's why it's weird. I'll pay attention more to see if that's what it does. I am reading it in batches, so I just need to sit and read for a while to get it.(It's still a good book though!)
Ohhh it switches from 1st person to 3rd person???? That sounds hard to pull off.
I recently re-read the Queen's Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner, before reading A Conspiracy of Kings. I love those books! Hope she writes another one soon.
Has anyone read "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles? I have to admit, I really liked it. It's a contemporary YA romance - very sexy. Don't be turned off by the cheesy cover! If you like YA romance, I thought this was a good one. Very easy read, fun dialogue, and exciting characters.
Lana wrote: "Has anyone read "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles? I have to admit, I really liked it. It's a contemporary YA romance - very sexy. Don't be turned off by the cheesy cover! If you like YA ro..."I liked it; it's one of those guilty pleasure reads. The sequel (Rules of Attraction) is now out. Have you read that?
Roshini wrote: "Lana wrote: "Has anyone read "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles? I have to admit, I really liked it. It's a contemporary YA romance - very sexy. Don't be turned off by the cheesy cover! If y..."I just read Rules of Attraction today! I liked it. Felt very similar to Perfect Chemistry, but that's okay. It wasn't as good as the first book, but still a fun read.
Lana wrote: "Roshini wrote: "Lana wrote: "Has anyone read "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles? I have to admit, I really liked it. It's a contemporary YA romance - very sexy. Don't be turned off by the che..."Lucky you, it's still not available here. I even liked Leaving Paradise by the same author.
I thought
was one of Elkeles best. I can't wait for the sequel
!I personally thought
was a bit cheesy. I'm still planning on reading the sequel, as soon as my library gets it.
Hmmm well it doesn't sound good, and it doesn't look like a book that I'd normally pick up. But it does have great reviews; you guys all seem to like it.I'll have to pick it up and see what all the fuss is about. You know, strictly research purposes.
Just finished "Silver Borne" by Patricia Briggs. While i liked the MC, and would recommend it, there were a few things that bothered me. Mostly good reading.
Peep wrote: "Hmmm well it doesn't sound good, and it doesn't look like a book that I'd normally pick up. But it does have great reviews; you guys all seem to like it.I'll have to pick it up and see what all ..."
Research purposes huh? I'm going to use that line:-)
The last YA novel that I have read was Shiver and I would highly reccomed it
Roshini wrote:"Research purposes huh? I'm going to use that line:-) "Yes, um, research. You know. So that I can um research....
Hey, did you say you liked the Mermaid Mirror?
Laura wrote: "I very much recommend 
!!"Really? I always see it in the bookstore and every time I've decided not to get it... But maybe I should give it a try!
I've recently read "Will Grayson Will Grayson" and I think it's by far the best book either David Levithan or John Green have written.
Ilana wrote: "Laura wrote: "I very much recommend !!"Really? I always see it in the bookstore and every time I've decided not to get it... But maybe I should give it a try!
I've..."
YOu should get it : ) I am mostly a mystery reader with now discovering parnaormal and i LOVED this book
I have just finished
The Initiation. I enjoyed it, although it was different than I imagined somehow, but liked the way the story is going! So I have ordered Captive and the Power to read next..
I just read Numbers by Rachel Ward and really loved it! The ending blew me away and now I see there is a sequel coming out soon! What a good book!!!
Okay, well, I'm adding Graceling to my list of books to get!Oooh, another really really good one is "The Magicians and Mrs. Quent" - Not even sure if it's technically a YA, but I would definitely shelve it as one.
By the way - how do you put the images of the books in your comments?
Ilana wrote: "Okay, well, I'm adding Graceling to my list of books to get!Oooh, another really really good one is "The Magicians and Mrs. Quent" - Not even sure if it's technically a YA, but I would definitely..."
when you search for books using the book/author thing, you can choose cover instead of title, I think it is at the bottom
Young Adult Fiction for Adults
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You can read my review on my page, and if you REALLY have to know what it's about I'll tell you if you message me :). It is a whole lot more fun to find out as you read though.
If you are okay with cussing, and appreciate TWSS jokes....you will love this book.