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It is, but it's not very ... dense. I don't know, I thought it went by pretty fast. But it seems like the majority of people I know who tried reading it gave up on it. *Shrugs*

really?I didn't know that:D Jeez, this book describes A LOT and I hate looong descriptions:P
Eh, I don't really remember. I tend not to really mind descriptions, but then again I just kind of skim a lot in general. :P
Augustine Sophia wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "It is, but it's not very ... dense. I don't know, I thought it went by pretty fast. But it seems like the majority of people I know who tried reading it gave up ..."
I didn't really like either of the protaganists and I think you could really tell the male protaganist was written by two women because he was really emo -- too much for me. I wanted to tell him to man up! It was also too wordy for me (a problem I tend to have with a lot of YA paranormal books and why it it not my genre).
I didn't really like either of the protaganists and I think you could really tell the male protaganist was written by two women because he was really emo -- too much for me. I wanted to tell him to man up! It was also too wordy for me (a problem I tend to have with a lot of YA paranormal books and why it it not my genre).
Darren wrote: "Beautiful Creatures is one of my favorite YA series. I can see how some wouldn't like it though. I'm excited for the movie."
I will admit it is my least favorite genre and I normally dislike paranormal romances - at least YA ones! I think the only paranormal YA series I loved was Hex Hall.
I will admit it is my least favorite genre and I normally dislike paranormal romances - at least YA ones! I think the only paranormal YA series I loved was Hex Hall.

Oh these are the same thoughts I had! I hate long descriptions and I'll agree with you, Ethan is so... umm woman-ish..?:P or immature.. i don't know..:/

I will admit it is my least favorite genre so I normally..."
Hex Hall is a kick-ass series! Sophie and Archer...oh my god Archer...!!!! No comments:P And I liked the humour and the sarcasm!
Augustine Sophia wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Darren wrote: "Beautiful Creatures is one of my favorite YA series. I can see how some wouldn't like it though. I'm excited for the movie."
I will admit it is my leas..."
Yay! Hex Hall lives!
I will admit it is my leas..."
Yay! Hex Hall lives!

I..."
What are your fav series..? Except of hex hall obviously...!
Augustine Sophia wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Augustine Sophia wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Darren wrote: "Beautiful Creatures is one of my favorite YA series. I can see how some wouldn't like it though. ..."
As far as YA series here are some of my favorites - Chaos Walking (LOVED) , Harry Potter, Ruby Oliver, Froi ( aka Lumetere Chronicles), Heist Society, Curse Workers (White Cat), and Jacky Faber.
As far as YA series here are some of my favorites - Chaos Walking (LOVED) , Harry Potter, Ruby Oliver, Froi ( aka Lumetere Chronicles), Heist Society, Curse Workers (White Cat), and Jacky Faber.

harry potter <3
generally, which books are you fav?
Augustine Sophia wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Augustine Sophia wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Augustine Sophia wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Darren wrote: "Beautiful Creatures is one of my favorite ..."
Most of my favorite YA books are non series books
but as far as series go Chaos Walking and Harry Potter are my all time favorites.
Most of my favorite YA books are non series books





Bluemoon wrote: "Hex hall is another series i need to get my hands on. I heard nothing but good stuff About it. I didn't even try to pick up Beautiful Creatures. I don't dislike paranormal, but I'm not very impress..."
I loved both Froi and Finnikin so far and plan to read book 3 soon (of course Melina is my favorite YA author so that is no surprise!) You should read Hex Hall!!
I loved both Froi and Finnikin so far and plan to read book 3 soon (of course Melina is my favorite YA author so that is no surprise!) You should read Hex Hall!!

I've heard good stuff about "Anna and the french Kiss"..! Is it contemporary/chick-lit right?
It is ... but unlike most books I've read in that genre, I found the characters very likable and well-developed. :)
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "It is ... but unlike most books I've read in that genre, I found the characters very likable and well-developed. :)"
Agreed. I am not normally into chick lit but this is chick lit done right!
Agreed. I am not normally into chick lit but this is chick lit done right!
Finished
last night and starting
today. I've read several books by this indie author and really like her. Of course, there are things that editing could improve (as with almost all indies) but she writes good stories.


Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "Finished
last night and starting
today. I've read several books by this indie author and really like her. Of course, there are thin..."
Are they paranormal (ie would Heidi like them?)??


Are they paranormal (ie would Heidi like them?)??
I am still reading and enjoying The Moon Dwellers -- it is taking me awhile because I read it on my ipod touch right before bed. Other than that I am not reading anything YA but I just started the audiobook for Hammered and am really enjoying the series on audiobook.
They are paranormal and probably not. :)



Now I'm reading


Seth wrote: "So I finished
and I thought that it was ... all right. Not fantastic by any means. And I'm interested in reading the sequel. I also read [bookcover:The Golden Lily|87095..."
In my opinion GOT the book was very similar to season one of the series (except they added a ton more sex to the tv series!)

In my opinion GOT the book was very similar to season one of the series (except they added a ton more sex to the tv series!)
Darren wrote: "Hey, I need some advice. I know this is a Reading Now forum thread, but I take it most of you read YA. I'm thinking of writing a YA story, that's set in Modern day, but involves Authurian legend (S..."
I already have!- Avalon High
. I like that time period so I guess the answer to your question is yes :)
I already have!- Avalon High

I did read Avalon High but I wasn't a huge fan of it. That book has also been around for kind of a while, so I think there's room for a new interpretation! I'd be interested in reading it.
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "I did read Avalon High but I wasn't a huge fan of it. That book has also been around for kind of a while, so I think there's room for a new interpretation! I'd be interested in reading it."
Yeah I love Meg but that is my least favorite book by her. Also, Meg is what I would consider a "light" read author if that makes sense -- not sure if you are considering a book with more substance (probably) so it will likely be completely different.
Yeah I love Meg but that is my least favorite book by her. Also, Meg is what I would consider a "light" read author if that makes sense -- not sure if you are considering a book with more substance (probably) so it will likely be completely different.
Darren wrote: "Well, it inovlves teenagers and the some high-school atmosphere. But I'm going to try a commercial approach with it. Like some big budget teen adventure movie, kind of like Percy Jackson, but with ..."
Well, I'm a big fan of Percy Jackson! So, sounds cool to me. :)
Well, I'm a big fan of Percy Jackson! So, sounds cool to me. :)
I've just started:
OH LORD IT'S SO GOOD AND TERRIFYING AND WONDERFUL. AND LIBBA BRAY IS JUST THE BEST PERSON AND CAN I JUST BE HER BEST FRIEND FOREVER.

OH LORD IT'S SO GOOD AND TERRIFYING AND WONDERFUL. AND LIBBA BRAY IS JUST THE BEST PERSON AND CAN I JUST BE HER BEST FRIEND FOREVER.

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Darren wrote: "Well, it inovlves teenagers and the some high-school atmosphere. But I'm going to try a commercial approach with it. Like some big budget teen adventure movie, kind of like Percy Jac..."
Brigid I think you might like the Iron Druid series -- have you read it? Hounded
Brigid I think you might like the Iron Druid series -- have you read it? Hounded


I love Percy too!!
Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Darren wrote: "Well, it inovlves teenagers and the some high-school atmosphere. But I'm going to try a commercial approach with it. Like some big budget teen adv..."
Ooh no I haven't heard of it, but it sounds really cool!
Ooh no I haven't heard of it, but it sounds really cool!
David wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Darren wrote: "Well, it inovlves teenagers and the some high-school atmosphere. But I'm going to try a commercial approach with it. Like some big budget teen adv..."
Woohoo! Percy Jackson is awesome. :) I need to read The Mark of Athena ... GAHHH.
Woohoo! Percy Jackson is awesome. :) I need to read The Mark of Athena ... GAHHH.

the mark of athena came out on tuesday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I finished
and
, both of which I really liked. Have to say that I'm becoming quite the fan of indie writer Samantha Young.
Started reading
. So far it's a 2 star. Lots of grammatical errors and annoying best friends who have too many "funny lines". I'm almost halfway through and it's finally getting better but I'm not sure how it got 4 stars. And before anyone asks, I keep reading it because the guy is kind of dreamy. ;)


Started reading

Shannen (Is it March 23rd yet?) wrote: "I finished
and
, both of which I really liked. Have to say that I'm becoming quite the fan of indie writer Samantha Young.
Started r..."
Officially adding Prince of Wolves to "will not be reading" pile!!


Started r..."
Officially adding Prince of Wolves to "will not be reading" pile!!
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Darren wrote: "Well, it inovlves teenagers and the some high-school atmosphere. But I'm going to try a commercial approach with it...."
It is really fun -- it is great on audiobook but I don't think you are an big audiobook listener??
It is really fun -- it is great on audiobook but I don't think you are an big audiobook listener??
You definitely wouldn't like it, Heidi. Just in case the title of the book wasn't enough to scare you away. Haha! I almost stopped reading it after about 10 minutes but I didn't. Now I feel like I'm already invested in it and have to see what happens. Sheesh.
David wrote: "Just finished
5 stars for paranormal lovers of vamps, werewolves, etc!"
I own the first book in this series but haven't read it yet. I will definitely move it up on the list!

I own the first book in this series but haven't read it yet. I will definitely move it up on the list!
Phillip wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "David wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Darren wrote: "Well, it inovlves teenagers and the some high-school atmosphere. But I'm going to try a commerci..."
YES I KNOW IT DID. I haven't acquired a copy of it yet though. *cries* D: I hear it's really awesome! I'm dyinnggg!
YES I KNOW IT DID. I haven't acquired a copy of it yet though. *cries* D: I hear it's really awesome! I'm dyinnggg!
Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Darren wrote: "Well, it inovlves teenagers and the some high-school atmosphere. But I'm going t..."
Nah, my attention is too terrible for audiobooks. My mind wanders unless I'm reading the words off a page. Haha. XD
Nah, my attention is too terrible for audiobooks. My mind wanders unless I'm reading the words off a page. Haha. XD
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well, IT IS PRETTY LONG. And I don't know if I want to finish itxD But anyways, i have to :P