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Rolenda wrote: "Seth wrote: "Rolenda- I WOULD CLASSIFY LOVE AS A DISEASE. And I'd probably call it Amor Deliria Nervosa :D"Haha yeah!"
Love that book :D
Tori wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I finially finished "Mercy" by Jodi Picoult. I am going to continue with 
and 
"handle with care is amazing..."
So far I am really like it. It's got my attention.
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Eep. I lurve Delirium.
One thing that's always irked me about Hunger Games (the second time I read it--I didn't care/notice such things the first time I read it) was her writing. It wasn't bad. But it wasn't . . . memorable, either, you know? Sorry. Random comment.
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I do love MI! But I also loved Hunger Games and Catching Fire! (I could probably kill Mockingjay.) I can see where you're coming from--I've always found Cassandra Clare's writing not-so-amazing. Not that's it's bad, just . . . not great.
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i'm readingcrash by jerry spinelli
Yes, yes :D I love it, Heidi! :DLauren, I once tried to read Crash. In like third grade. And stopped. Kinda a boring book.
Sooo. I'm either reading
or
right now (kinda given up on
for now). Which should I read first, The Reckoning or The Gathering?
Seth wrote: "Yes, yes :D I love it, Heidi! :DLauren, I once tried to read Crash. In like third grade. And stopped. Kinda a boring book.
Sooo. I'm either reading
or [bookcove..."im reading the gathering right now and i like it a lot but the reckoning is really good also tough decision lol
I just finished
yesterday... Aww man! I love and hate it at the same time! It was tragic! For a minute i'm all stiff and excited, then all of a sudden its as if something sucked all the energy out of my body, then i started pounding on my bed asking "Why?? Why??!" And to torture myself a bit more, I reread that last part (as if rereading would change the ending) Hah!.. But i need to move on so i statred
I hope it's good.
Tori wrote: "Seth wrote: "Yes, yes :D I love it, Heidi! :DLauren, I once tried to read Crash. In like third grade. And stopped. Kinda a boring book.
Sooo. I'm either reading
..."I think I'm just gunna read the Reckoning first, then the Gathering.
Rolenda- IK!!! I actually thought it was a lovely ending, however.
Tori wrote: "Seth wrote: "Yes, yes :D I love it, Heidi! :DLauren, I once tried to read Crash. In like third grade. And stopped. Kinda a boring book.
Sooo. I'm either reading
..."I think I'm just gunna read the Reckoning first, then the Gathering.
Rolenda- IK!!! I actually thought it was a lovely ending, however.
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I don't love Cassandra Clare's writing style either. It's very wordy.
But unlike Hunger Games, I actually find the plot logical and compelling, and I genuinely care about the characters. That's why I like them.
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Lauren, I once tried to read Crash. In like third grade. And stopped. Kinda a boring book.
Sooo. I'm either reading
or [bookcove..."I read Crash in one sitting ... but I hated it. I agree, it was rather dull.
Seetthhh you should read The Reckoning first! Of course, I don't know which is better since I haven't read The Gathering yet...
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yesterday... Aww man! I love and hate it at the same time! It was tragic! For a minute i'm all stiff and excited, then all of a sudden its as if somethi..."I love Delirium! And yes, what a torturous ending. So good, though. So good. O_O Accck.
I love Water for Elephants as well. Hope you enjoy it!
I am currently reading Montana 1948, it's a very interesting book, but only 147 pages long, meaning it won't take me long to read at all :( hehe
Seth - I was just depressed by the ending, but all in all, I loved it more than I hated it. ^_~Brigid - Hope so too! :D At first it's kinda slow but it's getting good.
finished
it was amazing Kelley Armstrong is one of my faviorit YA authors by far
<3 Kelley Armstrong. I decided to read the Reckoning first, and it's so dang amazing! But I'm really, really excited to see how the series connect. Because it doesn't seem like they are very similar, does it? Brandi- I REALLY NEED TO READ THAT BOOK. It has a Groundhod-Day plot and was written by Lauren Oliver, who writes so lovely! :D
Rolenda- I think it just opened so many doors for the other two books. And that's why I loved it :D Also, I think it would be a great ending for a stand-alone novel, too.
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I wanna read Before I Fall very badly, too...
It IS awesome! I really, really do like Kelley Armstrong. She's a great author.
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Aww bum. I hate irkiful endings. They, ah, irk me.
Both are great! I love Uglies and Shiver :D
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. Now reading 
."Yay and yay! Alanna is somewhat middle grade at first but she matures a lot during the series.
I know! I was a bit surprised when I started reading by how simple the writing is, but I am really enjoying the story nevertheless!
Kourtni what did you think of North of Beautiful? I have it but haven't read it yet!
I really liked it. While its not my usual cup of tea, it held my attention really well for not being the action packed fantasy that I would usually read. LoL. The message it sends is good and I really liked and felt for the main characters and enjoyed seeing them grow.
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I thought the same thing but I am glad I stuck with it.
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*butts in* I am a little psycho for North of Beautiful because I think it sends a great message to young girls about loving yourself and being confident. I thought about my 15 year old niece a lot when I read it as she is so unsure of herself just like the protaganist.
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I loved North of Beautiful. Glad I listened to Heidi on that one. Hehe.
I picked up
and
from the library yesterday. Yay! It kills me that I am still reading
because I really want to finish the VA series. DH has been wanting to finish the series too but I refused to buy Last Sacrifice for the Kindle because it is $10.99. He is just a little envious that I got the library book before him. :)
I picked up
and
from the library yesterday. Yay! It kills me that I am still reading
because I really want to finish the VA series. DH has been wanting to finish the series too but I refused to buy Last Sacrifice for the Kindle because it is $10.99. He is just a little envious that I got the library book before him. :)
Thanks Kourtni, Heidi, Brigid AND Shannen lol I will definitely read it here soon then. If I were going to start a new series today, should I start House of Night or Mortal Instruments?
Okay! Now that I know Jamie Campbell Bower is going to be in it I'm much more interested to read the books
Mortal Instruments!! I did NOT like House of Night...
I'm having a hard time picturing him as Jace Wayland. He seems a little too skinny. We'll see!
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If I were going to start a new series today, should I start House of Night or Mortal Instruments?"
Oh my god, DEFINITELY Mortal Instruments!
House of Night is uh ... well ... terrible.
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Now that I've grown more used to the idea, I'm happy. Also, Cassandra Clare seems really excited about it, so that's what matters if you ask me. :)
He can always buff up for the role, I suppose...
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handle with care is amazing!! i love Jodi Picoult but she always makes me cry my eyes out.