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message 951: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Mullins (hixxup79) Finished up Danse Macabre (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #14) by Laurell K. Hamilton and now I am getting ready to read Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark, #10) by Kresley Cole


message 952: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (crazylittlebookpage) Club Dead and so far I'm not sure I'm gonna like it, already in the first 6 pages Sookie and Bill are kinda fighting and I can see it only getting worse as the book progresses, so there better be some good Alceide imagery in this book lol


message 953: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Just finished Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) by Kristin Cashore . To say that I am disappointed would be an understatement.


message 954: by Kellyflower (new)

Kellyflower | 248 comments Sashana wrote: "Just finished Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) by Kristin Cashore. To say that I am disappointed would be an understatement."

Totally agree Sashana!


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Laura (lglovett) | 1444 comments Oh man! I am worried then about whether or not I am going to like it when we do our buddy read.


message 956: by Carrie (new)

Carrie  (icanhasbooks) | 105 comments I'm reading Drowning Mermaids (Sacred Breath, #1) by Nadia Scrieva really enjoying it so far.


message 957: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (crazylittlebookpage) I finished living dead in dallas yesterday and now am on to club dead, so far I'm liking it and I finally figured out who bubba was without the book having to tell me who it is, so I'm proud of myself for that


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Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments Just finished Insurgent (Divergent, #2) by Veronica Roth . Wasn't too thrilled with it until the last part, but holy ending!

Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen is moving along nicely. Praying there's not another stupid YA love triangle because I'm really liking it without it.


message 959: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Laura wrote: "Oh man! I am worried then about whether or not I am going to like it when we do our buddy read."

If you do read it I hope you enjoy it more than I did.


message 960: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Stefani wrote: "Just finished Insurgent (Divergent, #2) by Veronica Roth. Wasn't too thrilled with it until the last part, but holy ending!"

I read the first page of this book and kept asking myself, "Who the hell is Tobias?" I'm so used to him being called Four from Divergent.


message 961: by Kellyflower (new)

Kellyflower | 248 comments Sashana wrote: "I read the first page of this book and kept asking myself, "Who the hell is..."

LMFAO

Have you read:
Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story


message 962: by Stefani (new)

Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments Sashana wrote: "Stefani wrote: "Just finished Insurgent (Divergent, #2) by Veronica Roth. Wasn't too thrilled with it until the last part, but holy ending!"

I read the first page of this book and kept asking myself, "Who the hell is..."


Actually I thought that too, and then I went...wait, is that Four? Oh yeah that's Four! Too much teenage angst in this one for me, I kept thinking ok I don't care about your little lover's spat what the hell is going on with ya know the rest of the world lol.


message 963: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Kellyflower wrote: "Sashana wrote: "I read the first page of this book and kept asking myself, "Who the hell is..."

LMFAO

Have you read:
Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story"


I didn't even know he had his own story. Thanks for sharing, Kellyflower. I'll check it out.


message 964: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Stefani wrote: "Actually I thought that too, and then I went...wait, is that Four? Oh yeah that's Four! Too much teenage angst in this one for me, I kept thinking ok I don't care about your little lover's spat what the hell is going on with ya know the rest of the world lol. "

I wonder why Veronica Roth chose to use his real name in this one. I did hear a lot about angst and recklessness on Tris's part through the grapevine.


message 965: by Stefani (new)

Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments Sashana wrote: " wonder why Veronica Roth chose to use his real name in this one. I did hear a lot about angst and recklessness on Tris's part through the grapevine. "

I firmly believe Tris was kidnapped replaced with Bella Swan for this book lol.

Just finished Blank Confession by Pete Hautman . It was alright, nothing great but a quick read.


message 966: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Stefani wrote: "I firmly believe Tris was kidnapped replaced with Bella Swan for this book lol.
..."


She certainly has the teen angst part down. She also has that "I just want to curl up and die" spirit that Bella had in New Moon.


message 967: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've finished reading The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen this morning and now I'm about to start I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith.


message 968: by Sonia (new)

Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments I'm reading Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris and so far I'm really enjoying it. Lots of thing to unfold yet, I hope not to be disappointed


message 969: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Mullins (hixxup79) I think from the last time I had posted I had finished, Vampire, Interrupted (Argeneau, #9) by Lynsay Sands and today I just finished Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout


message 970: by Sashana (new)

Sashana What did you think of Obsidian, Sammie? I have been eyeing it for months now.


message 971: by Laura (new)

Laura (lglovett) | 1444 comments Will be finishing up The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

Just started An Affair with Mr. Kennedy (The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard, #1) by Jillian Stone

and am still reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King (this one is gonna take forever)

Starting Tomorrow: Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) by Kristin Cashore


message 972: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Mullins (hixxup79) Sashana wrote: "What did you think of Obsidian, Sammie? I have been eyeing it for months now."

OMG I loved it I Cannot wait for Onyx to come out.... I love Daemon and I love Dee, andI love the fire between Daemon and Katy I love the way he calls her "kitten" I just love this book... I started with reading Shadows and I'm so glad I did too.


message 973: by Parvathy (new)

Parvathy | 242 comments I finished The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton today
Started Reading
Destined by Jessie Harrell which is YA take on the whole Cupid and Psyche story.
Also reading The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter in between.


message 974: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Just finished Bloodlines (Bloodlines, #1) by Richelle Mead

I didn't think it was possible for me to dislike a book written by Richelle Mead. Honestly, I've read most of her books and have never rated any of them under 4 stars. So I'm in unfamiliar territory here; I'm kind of numb, really. Sydney just didn't have that spark that the rest of Mead's leading girls are known for. Not even Adrian's witty lines couldn't save this one for me. With the exception of Adrian all of the characters were drab -- even more so than Sydney's closet, and that's saying something! To make matters worse, I could predict almost every plot twist from a mile away.


message 975: by Carrie (new)

Carrie  (icanhasbooks) | 105 comments Reading The Raven Prince (Princes Trilogy, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt , I think I'm going to really like this.


message 976: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Oh, I loved The Raven Prince (Princes Trilogy, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt , Carrie!


message 977: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Mullins (hixxup79) ok I've read My Soul to Save (Soul Screamers, #2) by Rachel Vincent Onyx (Lux, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling, #5) by Nalini Singh the reviews are all on my blog http://bookloverscozycafe.blogspot.com/ also on here as well. And I am now reading Destined (House of Night, #9) by P.C. Cast


message 978: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've finished reading I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith and I've started The Last Girl by Jane Casey this morning.


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Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments I am working on Collapse (New America, #1) by Richard Stephenson
I'm enjoying it but the frequency of the POV changes is a bit annoying, just when I start to care about one, we switch.


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Sanskriti Nagar | 318 comments I'm reading Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Not an easy read, it's really trying to read into Woolf's own mind. But there are characters like Septimus, a man spiralling into madness and Sally, a woman considered too bold for 1920s England, that I'm really warming up to.


message 981: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I finished the 3rd book in the Maeve Kerrigan series The Last Girl by Jane Casey last night - I really enjoyed this novel and I can't wait till the next one! Jane Casey is becoming one of my favourite crime authors. This morning, I began reading One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf.


message 982: by Carrie (new)

Carrie  (icanhasbooks) | 105 comments Reading Vampires Drool! Zombies Rule! A FREE YA Novel by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer


message 983: by Lisarenee (new)

Lisarenee | 7659 comments Carrie wrote: "Reading Vampires Drool! Zombies Rule! A FREE YA Novel by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer"

How is it Carrie?


message 984: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) | 1359 comments I finished How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks I liked it but it was a light,fluffy, cheesy, not very well written,paranormal romance. By no means did I find it a "how to guide" to anything LOL. I am still wondering what significance the title has to the book. It had repetitive aspects to it like the term "God's Blood" which drove me crazy when it appeared in every few sentences. Most all of the characters were likable except Shanna, she was a bit whiney,crying all the time, and was a "God's Blood" dentist who had a blood phobia. Overall the plot had it's highs and lows, was full of highlanders and it had a few humorous moments. Giving it 3 stars mainly because I liked several of the characters.


message 985: by Carrie (new)

Carrie  (icanhasbooks) | 105 comments Lisarenee wrote: "Carrie wrote: "Reading Vampires Drool! Zombies Rule! A FREE YA Novel by Rusty Fischer by Rusty Fischer"

How is it Carrie?"



It's all right, very quick quirky cute book.If real life didn't stop me I could probably read it all in a sitting.

I'm not that far into it but based on what I've read not all will enjoy it, I hate saying that about something, but it definitely has it's audience. Main character is is a teenage zombie girl, so if you life a zombie's and young adult books then you should check it out, it's free btw. So are a few of his other novels on smashwords.


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Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments I started The Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass . It is a sheer morbid curiosity read. I have heard its bad, I have seen the drama surrounding the author...I am morbidly curios. So far I have learned that apparently rape is ok as long as its the prince who does it because...you don't tell him no. Yes I'm serious, this is gonna be painful lol


message 987: by Lacey (new)

Lacey | 61 comments Finished The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #2) by Michelle Hodkin which was really good, I enjoyed it just as much as the first book in the series.

Now I'm reading Eve and Adam by Katherine Applegate which is very addicting right now, I don't want to put the book down, love the writing and definitely have my eyes set on Solo! He definitely is finding a way into my heart :)


message 988: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Stefani wrote: "I started The Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass. It is a sheer morbid curiosity read. I have heard its bad, I have seen the drama surrounding the author...I am morbidly curios. So far I have learned that ap..."

I didn't think it was a bad book (the rape thing was a misunderstanding). I was hesitant to read it because of the drama but I'm not one to boycott or judge books if I haven't read them before.


message 989: by Stefani (new)

Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments Sashana wrote: "I didn't think it was a bad book (the rape thing was a misunderstanding). I was hesitant to read it because of the drama but I'm not one to boycott or judge books if I haven't read them before.
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Normally I will avoid books is the author has a history of abusing reviewers because I don't want to take the chance...if I write a legitimate bad review could I be the next one, that kind of thing. I hope it gets better, but so far its just rubbing me the wrong way.


message 990: by Sashana (new)

Sashana Stefani wrote: "Normally I will avoid books is the author has a history of abusing reviewers because I don't want to take the chance...if I write a legitimate bad review could I be the next one, that kind of thing. I hope it gets better, but so far its just rubbing me the wrong way.
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I really dislike when reviewers write bad reviews based on personal feelings. It seems like so many authors and reviewers have bad blood between them -- especially in the YA community. But I'll definitely keep an eye for your review of this one, Stefani. I don't think it was bad, but not great either. It's a 2.5 for me but I rounded it up.


message 991: by Stefani (new)

Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments Sashana wrote: "I really dislike when reviewers write bad reviews based on personal feelings. It seems like so many authors and reviewers have bad blood between them -- especially in the YA community. But I'll definitely keep an eye for your review of this one, Stefani. I don't think it was bad, but not great either. It's a 2.5 for me but I rounded it up. "

I have noticed that its mostly the YA world, but it always seems to be sparked by the author (from what I've seen at least). I admit to having a "won't read because of author" shelf, but I don't give it star ratings or anything...just a list of things I have no interest in. I don't think I could bother writing a bad review just because I disliked the author, too much bother for something so minor lol.


message 992: by Sashana (last edited Aug 24, 2012 01:10PM) (new)

Sashana Stefani wrote: "I have noticed that its mostly the YA world, but it always seems to be sparked by the author (from what I've seen at least). I admit to having a "won't read because of author" shelf, but I don't give it star ratings or anything...just a list of things I have no interest in. I don't think I could bother writing a bad review just because I disliked the author, too much bother for something so minor lol. "

Initially I thought it was mostly authors but now I'm not so sure. I think some reviewers are to blame too. It takes two to tango. It's taboo for an author to complain about a review but it's completely okay for reviewers to get nasty (beyond the the plot of the book) and give nonconstructive criticism without stating why. If a reviewer goes on and on about how terrible the book was without giving me details then I have a problem with that as a reader. I notice that when reviewers and authors fight they drag it out for months and everyone plays the victim. I just hate it! I'm sorry for going venting, Stefani, I was reading about the latest reviewer/author show down yesterday (this one included death threats!) and it just made me upset.


message 993: by Stefani (new)

Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments Lol no problem, I totally get the venting. I guess I just see the other side of it more often. But...death threats, I must have missed that one! I was caught up watching one on Amazon that has now involved the police and publicists, so equally exciting. *whispers* who was it lol.


message 994: by Sashana (last edited Aug 24, 2012 05:41PM) (new)

Sashana We might be talking about the same thing because the one with the death threats started on Amazon. Is this it?


message 995: by Stefani (new)

Stefani Robinson (steffiebaby140) | 807 comments Sashana wrote: "We might be talking about the same thing because the one with the death threats started on Amazon. Is this it?"

That is the one! So sad that even the big name published authors are jumping on board the crazy train.


message 996: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I finished reading One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf by Heather Gudenkauf yesterday - It's a brilliant novel. I couldn't put it down! I honestly couldn't recommend it highly enough. Now I'm about to start the 9th book in the Stephanie Plum series To the Nines (Stephanie Plum, #9) by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich.


message 997: by Abby (new)

Abby  | 77 comments I just finished The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle this morning at close to 4am and I absolutely LOVED it ... It's a really REALLY good contemporary romance .... Now I'm trying to figure out what to read now....


message 998: by Parvathy (last edited Aug 28, 2012 05:40AM) (new)

Parvathy | 242 comments I finished Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman and Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver which had a "Mean Girl" face "Groundhogs Day" with "Butterfly Effect"


message 999: by Sashana (new)

Sashana I'm reading The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and there are no words...I was soooooo hesitant to read it because I had such high expectations and I didn't want them to be crushed as I frequently am by over hyped books. This wasn't over hyped at all. It's beautiful, and funny, and I cried and laughed and cried again. I need to own my own copy of this to revel in its genius. So honored to have read it. I'm in love with this book and the author. Fangirling as we speak!!


message 1000: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Finished Gone Girl Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn . Meh.


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