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[Heidi]

I need to read Dream Thieves still but almost think I need to re-read book 1 first because I spaced most of it out by now.

[Becky]

I am usually a neat freak when it comes to my bookshelves but sadly I have not had time to keep up with them. I do agree that a series should be all paperback or all hardback.

Jenny, let me know what you think of Dark Triumph. I read it awhile ago and thought it was darker than the first one and that the bad guy was well written. Is the last one out yet? I'll have to check that out.

[Jenny]

I think it may be Becky! So far loving it, but yes it seems darker. Not always a bad thing, I love it in this series, because it makes if feel more real. It was a dark time in history to be a woman.

[Becky]

Jenny wrote: "I think it may be Becky! So far loving it, but yes it seems darker. Not always a bad thing, I love it in this series, because it makes if feel more real. It was a dark time in history to be a woman."

I'm looking forward to the last book but I see it doesn't come out until Nov. I thought that the characters in the second book were a bit more developed than the first book. And the bad guy was a real creep. This series also got me interested in some of the history of Europe at that time. I think my high school history teacher skimmed right over the interesting parts.

[Heidi]

Since it is getting later in the month I started a poll for Nov. with the 3 nominations. I also realized I already nominated mine before - sorry! https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/3...

[Ashley Marie]

are we only using the 3 nominations for November or are 2 more going to be added?

[Kristen]

currently reading Out of the Easy. I'm enjoying it, and I really like her descriptions (poetic and unusual), but her style is a bit too stripped down compared to what I usually like. I'm enjoying characters, but I don't feel connected much to the scenes, if that makes sense. I'm about 120 pages in and really loving it overall though.

[Brigid ✩]

Today I'm starting:



I've heard good things about it, so I hope it lives up to my expectations!

[Heidi]

Ashley wrote: "are we only using the 3 nominations for November or are 2 more going to be added?"

Just the 3 this time so we would get one picked sooner than later :)

[Heidi]

Brigid that one looks interesting but there are quite a few differing reviews on here about it so I will wait to see your thoughts on it.

I started the monthly read Terrier on audiobook this weekend.

[Kristen]

I'm also interested in your thoughts, Brigid. I'd love to find a great new epic series.

[Heidi]

Kristen have you read Daughter of the Forest ? That seems like your type of book to me.

[Jenny]

I finished and I LOVED it so good!

Started and I'm not enjoying it nearly as much as the first one. All the kids are being major a holes, there isn't a good one in the bunch, and they are mostly partying like crazy. But almost done, going to power through and finish it. I hate not finishing books!

[Heidi]

I need to listen to Grave Mercy Jenny - I have the audio at home ready to load onto my phone. I am slacking on it for some reason.

[Kristen]

Heidi, no! but you're right. I'm adding that one to my list now :)

[Heidi]

Sweet! If I remember right Brigid also loved it?? Just be warned it has some heavier material so it is not 100% YA in my opinion.

[Kristen]

I'm reading it for me, so that doesn't matter, but thanks for the warning. I'll be sure not to recommend it to my sister's kids without reading it first.

[Brigid ✩]

Yes, I did really like that book! It's been a while since I read it but I do remember enjoying it. :)

[Kristen]

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Yes, I did really like that book! It's been a while since I read it but I do remember enjoying it. :)"

I just skimmed your review, too. It definitely looks like something I'll like.

[Brigid ✩]

Let me know what you think if you read it, Kristen!

The Emperor's Blades is pretty good so far, but I'm taking a break from it because look what I got in the mail today:



So of course, I have to drop everything and read it. :P

[Kristen]

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Let me know what you think if you read it, Kristen!

The Emperor's Blades is pretty good so far, but I'm taking a break from it because look what I got in the mail today:

[bookcove..."

LOL! Okay, I'm totally moving this series to my "next" list.

[Brigid ✩]

Percy Jackson, you mean? :D

[Kristen]

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Percy Jackson, you mean? :D"


Oh yes :)

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Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Let me know what you think if you read it, Kristen!

The Emperor's Blades is pretty good so far, but I'm taking a break from it because look what I got in the mail today:

[bookcove..."
lucky,lucky you. I preorderd it,but still havent gotten it in the mail. Then on the other hand thats kinda good because I got so much university things to do. When I get blood of olumpys I know thats all I will focus on.

[Heidi]

I could not get into the first Percy Jackson book unfortunately. It was a little too middle grade for me. Do the books mature as he ages??

[Ashley Marie]

ahhh the PJO and HOO series are my favorites <3

I'm reading Blood of Olympus right now too Brigid!

[Heidi]

Is the Hero's series better than PJ??

[Ashley Marie]

it's a sequel series for PJO so you'll want to push through them first ;) the series I wouldn't necessarily recommend is the Kane Chronicles, his Egyptian-mythology series. I've only read the first book but it felt more middle-grade than PJO did.

[Jenny]

I actually liked the Egyptian series better than Percy. Yes, the Hero's series is better than PJ, but each book in the PJ series gets better and better. HUGE difference between the first and the last. I also am really into mythology, so these books are so fun for me!

[Jenny]

Finished and while the ending was gripping, I didn't enjoy it as much as I'd hoped. It did remind me a little of the Gone series by Michael Grant, but not nearly as good unfortunately.

Next is

[Heidi]

Thanks for your thoughts ladies!

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Heidi (the original) wrote: "I could not get into the first Percy Jackson book unfortunately. It was a little too middle grade for me. Do the books mature as he ages??"

I started the pjo books when I was 17 and its one of my fave series. I say give it a go.
And like Jenny I like the kane chronicles better in some ways. But try them, they are great books.

[Brigid ✩]

Heidi (the original) wrote: "I could not get into the first Percy Jackson book unfortunately. It was a little too middle grade for me. Do the books mature as he ages??"

I would say they do. He's 16 by the end of the series. The first two books are a bit more on the middle grade side, but books 3-5 get darker and more mature––although I'd still say they were still kind of floating between middle grade and YA. Heroes of Olympus is more YA; the characters are older and the books are longer. Some things might be a bit confusing if you hadn't read all the Percy Jackson books, though.

I started reading them when they were fairly new, when I was 12-13 or so, so I think I also just have a strong sentimental attachment to them. But I do still enjoy the new books even though I'm in college now. :D

[Becky]

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Heidi (the original) wrote: "I could not get into the first Percy Jackson book unfortunately. It was a little too middle grade for me. Do the books mature as he ages??"

I would say they do. He's..."

I pretty much agree with Brigid. The HoO are more YA. I think reading them close together and not having to wait a year for each release would be good, too, since I forgot a lot of details about the various characters.

[Brigid ✩]

Same ... There are a ton of characters in HoO and a lot going on in the plot. I re-read the first two books over the summer and that refreshed my memory a bit, but I still have forgotten a lot. :P

[Ashley Marie]

reading


finished last night and loved it!

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[Becky]

Darren wrote: "I'm reading "Adventures Wanted: Slathbog's Gold" by M. L. Forman. It's the first entry in a middle-grade fantasy series. It feels like a mix of Harry Potter and The Hobbit."

Let me know what you think. I read the first two and am not sure if I should get the third one.

[Jenny]

I finished and enjoyed it, gave it 4 stars. Also finished and LOVED that one, 5 stars!

Now reading and flying through it, almost done!

[Heidi]

So excited for you to finish Monsters of Men Jenny! I am still listening to the monthly read Terrier myself. Still enjoying it.

[Heidi]

Becky wrote: "Darren wrote: "I'm reading "Adventures Wanted: Slathbog's Gold" by M. L. Forman. It's the first entry in a middle-grade fantasy series. It feels like a mix of Harry Potter and The Hobbit."

Let me ..."

Please do. Sounds interesting.

[Jenny]

Heidi (the original) wrote: "So excited for you to finish Monsters of Men Jenny! I am still listening to the monthly read Terrier myself. Still enjoying it."

FINISHED! OMG, it was so awesome and intense!! I could not believe it (view spoiler)[when Todd "died." I was like NOOOOOOOO!!! They went through all that and don't get a happy ever after? Was I ever happy with the Epilogue though! (hide spoiler)]

[Heidi]

Jenny wrote: "Heidi (the original) wrote: "So excited for you to finish Monsters of Men Jenny! I am still listening to the monthly read Terrier myself. Still enjoying it."

FINISHED! OMG, it was so awesome an..."

Yay!!!!!!!!! Isn't the best ending ever?? Loved it.

[Jenny]

YES. It was AWESOME!!

[Karen’s Library]

Jenny, have you read the short stories yet? Are they in the books? I think the new editions have the short stories included but not quite sure. Especially !!!!

[Jenny]

My copies were from the library, and I think they are older, so no, they did not have the short stories.

[Heidi]

Karen wrote: "Jenny, have you read the short stories yet? Are they in the books? I think the new editions have the short stories included but not quite sure. Especially !!!!"

I loved Snowscape too!

[Karen’s Library]

I think these are free downloads. You HAVE to read Snowscape NEXT, Jenny. MUST READ. Trust me!!

[Heidi]

I got them for free from his website - not sure if that is still the case but probably??

[Jenny]

Hmmmm All I could find was I downloaded that.