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Feb 25, 2015 08:26PM
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Darcy, I enjoyed the Septimus Heap books, the first one is OK but they get better as you go along. After glancing at your TBR, you may want to do The Iron King. I believe that series is completed. It wasn't my cup of tea but I know a lot of people loved them.
And I get really, really tired of the incomplete series, too. That's why I haven't done much with The Lunar Chronicles yet.
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I totally get you! Sometimes I don't read books because I find out there are more than 5 books in the series and I don't want to commit!
Some of my favorite completed YA series are:
Finnikin of the Rock
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Dairy Queen
Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy
Hex Hall
Rot and Ruin
and Unwind
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "I totally get you! Sometimes I don't read books because I find out there are more than 5 books in the series and I don't want to commit!"I'm honestly on the search for a series with 5 or more books(but preferably not one of those series with like 20+ books) just to find something to keep me for awhile.
Darren wrote: "Tommy, have you read The Inheritance Cycle? It's not 5 books, but 4. Each book is long enough to keep you wrapped up in the story for a while."I've read Eragon, but am on the fence about continuing the series. Eragon was such a unique reading experience for me because as I read it I was really bored haha. I honestly almost stopped a couple of times. But then by the time I finished it and reflected, I quite liked it.
So I found it boring... but I liked it haha.
Becky wrote: "Darcy, I enjoyed the Septimus Heap books, the first one is OK but they get better as you go along.
After glancing at your TBR, you may want to do The Iron King. I believe that series is complet..."
iron fey series s completed, the spinoff ends this fall(last book comes out then.) agree white cat is a good trilogy(not the BEST EVER but good Reading).
Other completed series
After glancing at your TBR, you may want to do The Iron King. I believe that series is complet..."
iron fey series s completed, the spinoff ends this fall(last book comes out then.) agree white cat is a good trilogy(not the BEST EVER but good Reading).
Other completed series
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Tommy wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "I totally get you! Sometimes I don't read books because I find out there are more than 5 books in the series and I don't want to commit!"
I'm honestly on the sear..."
Cough, Skulduggery pleasant, Cough.
I'm honestly on the sear..."
Cough, Skulduggery pleasant, Cough.
Oda wrote: "Cough, Skulduggery pleasant, Cough."Oh, no worries, that one is high up on the list. I just love options haha.
Tommy wrote: "Oda wrote: "Cough, Skulduggery pleasant, Cough."
Oh, no worries, that one is high up on the list. I just love options haha."
:D True that. Options are nice. I suppose its because most series are trilogies or Quartets so finding 5 or more book series, and them being good is something a bit difficult.
Oh, no worries, that one is high up on the list. I just love options haha."
:D True that. Options are nice. I suppose its because most series are trilogies or Quartets so finding 5 or more book series, and them being good is something a bit difficult.
Found
on my Kindle and am hooked.
Oda wrote: "Tommy wrote: "Oda wrote: "Cough, Skulduggery pleasant, Cough."Oh, no worries, that one is high up on the list. I just love options haha."
:D True that. Options are nice. I suppose its because mo..."
There HAS to be more, but the only 2 series of 5 books or more I recall finishing are Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
Tommy wrote: "Oda wrote: "Tommy wrote: "Oda wrote: "Cough, Skulduggery pleasant, Cough."
Oh, no worries, that one is high up on the list. I just love options haha."
:D True that. Options are nice. I suppose it..."
a mg series.
Oh, no worries, that one is high up on the list. I just love options haha."
:D True that. Options are nice. I suppose it..."
a mg series.
@Oda Oddly enough that's another series I've been considering haha. Interested in it because the multiple authors.
Darcy wrote: "Thanks everyone! I am going to start with 
but have made note of all the other suggestions!I also have to start thinking about my hidden gem for April!"
I've got that at home and might be able to squeeze it in if you're interested in reading together Darcy?
Tommy wrote: "@Oda Oddly enough that's another series I've been considering haha. Interested in it because the multiple authors."
:D I checked it out , off course, because of the time travell aspect.btw they are really fast, short reads. About 150 each book.
:D I checked it out , off course, because of the time travell aspect.btw they are really fast, short reads. About 150 each book.
Darcy wrote: "Thanks everyone! I am going to start with but have made note of all the other suggestions!
I also have to start thinking about my hidden gem for April!"
:D Good Choice. Its a different witch world than any other I have read, pretty good trilogy.(As I said) Not the best one, but not among the worst.
but have made note of all the other suggestions!I also have to start thinking about my hidden gem for April!"
:D Good Choice. Its a different witch world than any other I have read, pretty good trilogy.(As I said) Not the best one, but not among the worst.
Karen wrote: "Found on my Kindle and am hooked."Oh YAY! I think we bought it when it was a Kindle Daily Deal :) I really really liked this one. Although I did figure out the twist, you probably will too, its a really good read! And I got the author to come to David's group for a Q&A next month!
Finished
and it was just an okay read. I liked the concept, but not the characters all that much.Also finished reading
and I loved this one! Great follow up to Vampire Academy.Now reading
!! Almost done, great so far!Going to be starting
today.
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but have made note of all the other suggestions!I also have to start thinking about my hidden gem for April!"..."
Yay! Love that series. I HIGHLY recommend it on audiobook. It is narrated by the actor Jesse Eisenberg and he does a fantastic job!
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Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Jenny is the Slip series by David going to be 3 books or more??"Just the 3 books
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So excited to see reactions!
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I am open to Buddy Reads myself. I think I will list some upcoming books here and see if anyone wants to read them with me :)
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Game
Croak
I'll Give You the Sun
Mr. Kiss and Tell
Undivided
Skulduggery Pleasant
Time's Edge
and A Spy in the House
Darcy wrote: "I honestly like pretty much anything... I just keep picking books that after reading one I realize are a series and then have to wait for more and it drives me crazy!"Darcy: I hate when I've got to wait for a sequel. I LOVED
back in 2012 and now can't wait for the sequel in 2015
. 3 years later!
Oda wrote: ":D I checked it out , off course, because of the time travell aspect.btw they are really fast, short reads. About 150 each book. "
Sound good to me. I'm also trying to get my girlfriend's little brother reading more. He's about to be 9 but is pretty bright, for his age, probably more in line with an 11 or 12 year old. Think this may be something someone of that short description may enjoy? Haha.
Tommy wrote: Sound good to me. I'm also trying to get my girlfrie..."
Read
recently - last in the Alex Riderseries -book No.9. My 11-yr old really liked the series. Started
. Read the first 2 chapters on the message-in-the-drain and torture and just had to pick it up.
Anna wrote: "Tommy wrote: Sound good to me. I'm also trying to get my girlfrie..."
Read
recently - last in the Alex Riderseries -book No.9. My 11-yr old really liked the ser..."Thank you :) I saw an Alex Rider movie that was really, really bad, but I won't hold that against the books haha.
Tommy wrote: "Oda wrote: ":D I checked it out , off course, because of the time travell aspect.btw they are really fast, short reads. About 150 each book.
"
Sound good to me. I'm also trying to get my girlfrie..."
Nope. Thinking 9 is a good age for those books. So thats is a good idea :D And yeay for you spreading the Reading love.
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Sound good to me. I'm also trying to get my girlfrie..."
Nope. Thinking 9 is a good age for those books. So thats is a good idea :D And yeay for you spreading the Reading love.
Tommy wrote: "Anna wrote: "Tommy wrote:
Sound good to me. I'm also trying to get my girlfrie..."
Read recently - last in the Alex Riderseries -book No.9. My 11-yr old really ..."
I agree ale ryder books are great OI read them when I was 12-13 great books . Much better than the Movie.
Sound good to me. I'm also trying to get my girlfrie..."
Read
recently - last in the Alex Riderseries -book No.9. My 11-yr old really ..."I agree ale ryder books are great OI read them when I was 12-13 great books . Much better than the Movie.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Yes. Yes. I have Skulldugery and Croak coming up soon based on peer pressure from this group! hahaha"
Yeay, Heidi. You are making a smart move on those reading plans. :D:D
Yeay, Heidi. You are making a smart move on those reading plans. :D:D
I finished
(the last book of the 13th Realty series) today. This was a good one. Not an all time great series, but fun all the way through with a super good ending. I recommend.Up next,
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I'm hoping to pounce on White Cat when I get home! hurhur xD In the meantime, finishing up The Ocean at the End of the Lane while I'm at work for a bit this morning.Also loving Bloodhound, I'm about 35% through it.
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Taking a much needed break for March ^_^ Yea, I know I didn't read much, but my brain feels fuzzy. I think it's all the cold weather we're getting here up north. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for warmer weather. I'd take -10 I don't care just as long as it's not -40, I'm getting cabin fever!
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Wow you are reading fast Tommy! I am lucky to read 1-2 books per week lately."I honestly don't know how I'm doing it working so much and writing whenever I get spare time haha. Just ran into a good patch of books I guess haha.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Ok here are some books I own that I need to read/listen to if anyone wants to do a Buddy Read with me let me know!Game
Croak[bookcover:Cro..."I want to read Game, Croak and A Spy in the House but would have to Inter-library loan them. If you give me a week or two, I can get one or two of these. Which do you prefer?
I'm currently reading
. Looks like it's going to be an incomplete story. Good thing I borrowed the second book already.
Finished
I really liked it. It was fun and quick and the imagery was fantastic. I recommend it, especially as an in-between-series read.Up next, I'll probably reread
until I can get back to the library later this week.
In the last few days:Finished
--5 EPIC stars;
--4.5 stars, really liked this one;
--4 stars, really liked this one too. Great concept! ;
--3.5 stars. For some reason I'm somewhat addicted to this series, despite being creepy as all get out. I don't really like the MC at all, and I think the love triangle is stupid. But it has me hooked with this macabre storyline. So I will probably read the last one. Think The Island of Dr. Moreau crossed with Frankenstein.Next I think I'm going to read
Becky wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Ok here are some books I own that I need to read/listen to if anyone wants to do a Buddy Read with me let me know!Game
[..."I'm interested in reading Game :) Croak, too, but I need to get a copy first.
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finished reading...
this was pretty good...a reversed Romeo and Juliet story
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