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[Jenny]

I finished it late last night, Wendy, and I ended up loving it! It was really good, the best book I've read by Leigh T. Moore so far! I can't wait for the sequel!

[Heidi]

I need to look up this Rouge - never heard of it before!

Wendy I started Demon King this morning and the narrator is good so far. :)

Jenny I still need to get to 5th Wave - I want to listen to the audio because I know some others were not as into it but sometimes if it is a good narrator it can improve the book. None of my libraries have added the audio yet so I may have to bring my only Audible credit on it. Have you read Yancy's Monstrumologist series?? I can't remember?

[Jenny]

No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn't a huge fan of it, although Karen liked it more I think...I always go off of those two lol! Although I also like just about every book that you do, too, Heidi!

I finished Rouge, and it was so good--very very dark. It reminded me a little of the movie Moulin Rouge as far as themes and circumstances, but there was little comedy to it. There will be a sequel for it later this year I think. I would classify it has historical romance. Normally Leigh writes contemporaries, so I was really impressed with this one! It takes place in New Orleans, the MC is a homeless caberet singer orphan.

[Heidi]

Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn't a huge fan of it, although Karen liked it more I think...I always go off of t..."

Would you recommend I start with another Leigh book first?? I have never read anything by her. I looked up Rouge and it looked interesting.

Yeah when David is not in love with a book I am always weary because he is so much nicer than I am about books! I am pretty picky. If I love something you will hear about it though (a lot)! I loved all 3 of the Monstrumoligist books but they are dark and scary.

[Brigid ✩]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "I finally thought to read the Patrick Ness short stories on my Nook Color (I just looked up my email account and clicked and it worked). Why did not I not think of that before? Anywho I read them..."

YAY!

[Heidi]

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "I finally thought to read the Patrick Ness short stories on my Nook Color (I just looked up my email account and clicked and it worked). Why did not I not thin..."

What is with that last line of the snow story! Gah!

[Brigid ✩]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "I finally thought to read the Patrick Ness short stories on my Nook Color (I just looked up my email account and clicked and..."

I know right? Ahhh it's torture! I mean, it made me happy ... but I wish there was more! XD

[Becky]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Wendy F I hope to start The Demon King on audio in the next day or so - wish me luck!

I think that The Demon King would have been better on audio for me. It kind of dragged in places but the overall story was good. I still need to read the second book.

[Becky]

I read and it was so-so. I'm listening to but have only finished the first CD so far.

[Heidi]

Becky wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Wendy F I hope to start The Demon King on audio in the next day or so - wish me luck!

I think that The Demon King would have ..."

I'll keep you updated - it is the same narrator for the entire series so I will also rate her for you after I am done. Sometimes fantasy and dystopian books are better on audio for me - not always but sometimes.

[Florencia]

I'm reading The Awakening now and I'll read The Reckoning when I'm done.

[Kellie]

Re-reading this book because I had read it a couple of summers ago and was completely in love with it. I had no idea what it was about so now I'm reading this book and the other books that follow up.

[Kellie]

Florencia wrote: "I'm reading The Awakening now and I'll read The Reckoning when I'm done."

Are the Awakening series any good? I'm trying, but apparently not succeeding, to step out of my little cocoon and reading new genres. :)

[Heidi]

Darren wrote: "Reading . I'm thinking about checking out and from the library. Have any of you r..."

I was not a huge fan of Maze Runner - just average to me.

[Heidi]

Kellie wrote: "Re-reading this book because I had read it a couple of summers ago and was completely in love with it. I had no idea what it was about so now I'm reading thi..."

Those look cute - what are they about??

[Heidi]

Florencia wrote: "I'm reading The Awakening now and I'll read The Reckoning when I'm done."

I liked the first Darkest Powers book but for some reason never read the rest. YA Paranormal is my least favorite genre so that may be why.

[Heidi]

What genre do you normally stick with Kellie??

[Brigid ✩]

Kellie wrote: "Florencia wrote: "I'm reading The Awakening now and I'll read The Reckoning when I'm done."

Are the Awakening series any good? I'm trying, but apparently not succeeding, to step out of my little c..."

I really liked the Darkest Power books. I thought they were fun and addicting, and I liked the main character. It's been a few years since I read them, though, so I don't remember a ton about them.

[Kellie]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Re-reading this book because I had read it a couple of summers ago and was completely in love with it. I had no idea what it was about so now ..."

Since I'm really bad at summarizing a book I copied the synopsis:

Ally Ryan would rather be in Maryland. She would rather be anywhere, in fact, than Orchard Hill, site of her downfall. Well, not hers exactly—but when your father’s hedge fund goes south and all your friends lose their trust funds, things don’t look so sunny for you. Her mother moved her to Maryland to flee the shame, but now they’re moving back. Back to the country-club, new-car-every-year, my-family-came-over-on-the-Mayflower lifestyle that Ally has outgrown. One bright spot, however, is gorgeous, intense Jake Graydon. But it won’t be easy for the two of them to be together—not if his friends (her former friends) have anything to say about it. Is Ally ready to get thrown back into the drama of the life she left behind?

[David]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn't a huge fan of it, although Karen liked it more I think...I alwa..."

I think you're rubbing off on me and I'm getting more critical lol!

[Kellie]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "What genre do you normally stick with Kellie??"

Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Chick Lit (if that's even considered a book genre) :p

How about you?

[Giannina]

I read all vampire academy books, I absolutely love it. I've heard TMR is pretty good but I'm not sure

[Heidi]

Darren wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Darren wrote: "Reading . I'm thinking about checking out and [bookcover:The Maze..."

Yeah I would try it Darren. This is one of the rare cases where I think the movie may improve on the book. I hope so at least. We read it as a group read a few months back so you can check the thread for others thoughts :)

[Heidi]

David wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn't a huge fan of it, although..."

Hopefully in a good way David!

[Heidi]

Kellie wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "What genre do you normally stick with Kellie??"

Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Chick Lit (if that's even considered a book genre) :p

How about you?"

I love cozy mysteries and some regular mysteries - I only like romance/chick lit if it is done right and not sappy. My favorite YA author is Melina Marchetta - she writes contemporary books. I would say for the most part I like YA contemporary - then YA fantasy- then YA dystopian. As I said YA paranormal is my least favorite - I only really loved Hex Hall

[Gwennie]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Wendy I started Demon King this morning and the narrator is good so far. :)"

YAY! I can't wait to see what you think of it. But, like Becky said, it's not necessarily a fast paced book. But it was good. And each book is better, with the final book Crimson Crown being INCREDIBLE! (Becky, I hope you keep reading because Demon King is really just the ground work.)

On another note, Heidi, in my opinion you won't like Rouge.

[Heidi]

Thanks Wendy! I am sure you know what I like by now :) I trust you.

[Kellie]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "What genre do you normally stick with Kellie??"

Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Chick Lit (if that's even considered a book genre) :p

How about..."

I agree on how you said a good chick lit shouldn't be sappy. I always try to find a chick lit book's rating before purchasing/borrowing one. What books would you recommend me to read?

[Heidi]

Have you read any Sarah Addison Allen books Kellie ??? I love her. I also love Kritan Higgans
My favorite YA chick lit book is . I also loved
. Most of my favorite romances are in non romance books if that makes sense!

[David]

Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "David wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn't a huge fan o..."

In a totally good way! Being a critical reader helps me find problems in my own writing, making me a better writer :)

[Becky]

Wendy F wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Wendy I started Demon King this morning and the narrator is good so far. :)"

YAY! I can't wait to see what you think of it. But, like Becky said, it's not ne..."

I'll have to borrow them from the library soon. When I read the first one, not all of the books were out and that was one of the reasons I didn't bother moving on to the next book. I think my library has them all now.

[Heidi]

David wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "David wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nerv..."

Yay!

[Jenny]

David wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn't a huge fan of it, although..."

I'm quite a way through the book now...I have to say I really don't enjoy Cassie's POV. I really liked Zombie's (Ben) and I was so mad that it left off right when it did! That was my favorite part of the book so far, with him and Ringer.

[Jenny]

Kellie wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "What genre do you normally stick with Kellie??"

Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Chick Lit (if that's even considered a book genre) :p

How about you?"

is one of the best YA suspense/mysteries I've ever read!

[Brigid ✩]

Finished:



And now I'm reading:

[David]

Jenny wrote: "David wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn't a huge fan o..."

That was how I felt too :)

[Heidi]

Jenny wrote: "Kellie wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "What genre do you normally stick with Kellie??"

Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Chick Lit (if that's even considered a book genre) :p

How about..."

I have not heard of that one Jenny. It is hard to find a good YA mystery. I saw the audiobook for this series at the library - has anyone read it? I love Veronica Mars so I highly doubt it is as good!

[Karen’s Library]

David wrote: "Jenny wrote: "David wrote: "Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "No I haven't, Heidi, although I want to! I think I'll like the 5th Wave, but I'm a little nervous because David wasn'..."

Yup, same here. I like Zombie's point of view the best.

[Kellie]

@Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.)

No, I haven't read any of her books but I have read
and can't wait to read next. I am also about to read , it's sitting on my bookshelf at this very moment. :p Yeah, it makes a lot of sense, ("Most of my favorite romances are in non romance books if that makes sense!") I don't like reading romance novels/series that are completely focused on romance, I like a little bit of everything in just one book. :)

[Heidi]

Kellie wrote: "@Heidi (Seriously. Trust me.)

No, I haven't read any of her books but I have read
and can't wait to read [bookcover:Lola and the Boy Next Door|99617..."

Anna is the best! Lola was good too but St. Clair has my heart :) I really enjoyed Amy & Roger so let me know if you start it. Two of my favorite romances are Anne & Gilbert from Anne of Green Gables and Taylor and Jonah Griggs from On the Jellicoe Road. My favorite romance is actually a romance - Lizzie and Mr. Darcy from Pride & Pred.

[Jenny]

Great choices for romances, I love all of those, except I haven't read Jellicoe Road yet. Its on my Nook, and one of these days I'll get to it!

[Heidi]

Jenny! You should not have told me that! I will be bothering you about it all the time now. Must. Read. Jellicoe. hahahahaha I would be willing to re-read it with you as a buddy read here - I own both the print and the audiobook of it. I kind of have a girl crush on the narrator (ok it is a full on girl crush). Gah! Love it!

[David]

Hehe I've got Jellicoe on my Kindle too! Sounds like another great buddy read!

[Heidi]

Yay! Buddy read! Couldn't pick a better book. It is super confusing for like 150 pages! I would love to see peoples reactions.

[David]

Ha sounds good!

[Heidi]

btw I started a Buddy Read folder here in case anyone wants to join Karen & I and start a buddy reads of them own. I know it is pretty popular in David's group - even though he cheats and starts early!

[Jenny]

Yay! I am in for that buddy read!

[Becky]

Jenny wrote: "Yay! I am in for that buddy read!"

I may join the Jellicoe Road buddy read. When will it start?

[Brigid ✩]

Just started:



I've only read the first chapter and ... I'm pretty confused. :P But hopefully things will make more sense soon. Haha.

[Heidi]

Becky wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Yay! I am in for that buddy read!"

I may join the Jellicoe Road buddy read. When will it start?"

I am doing two buddy reads right now (one of which David and Jenny are in) so not this week for sure. Not sure what the others think but how about in 2-3 weeks??