YA Apocalyptic and Dystopian Fiction discussion
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What are you reading right now?
David wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I just finished 
and trying to decide if I'm going to read the next 2. I'm worried it will be a Shiver repeat. Right now I'm r..."
David, I loved Shiver and Linger. Shiver I loved because of Sam, but Linger has a new character named Cole who made me love that book. And while I didn't hate Forever, i didn't love it either. It just wasn't what I was expecting for the final chapter, ya know. I think it could have been better. But overall I love that series, so I would recommend that you read it and gave it a shot.
I also liked Ballad more than Lament :)
LOL, OK cool, I'll try it out and just have low expectations so hopefully it will exceed them!!
David wrote: "LOL, OK cool, I'll try it out and just have low expectations so hopefully it will exceed them!!"I was going to say, give it a shot. I really am rare in my feelings for that book. I was highly disappointed in it, but I know that many others loved it. Like Bethany said, Cole is a great character in the 2nd book and he made things interesting.
I'm currently reading Story Time by Linell Jeppsen which offers an interesting mix of apocalyptic themes. I really enjoyed Extinction Point and Towards Yesterday by Paul Jones, as well as The Zona by Nathan Yocum. Each of those books offer unique and creative approaches to apocalyptic sci-fi and I'm pleased to note that all three of those indie authors gave rave reviews to Voyage of the Dead by David P. Forsyth
I finished
, which was excellent and just started
. Neither is dystopian, though I suppose you could stretch it a bit and call the Morganville books dystopian!
Bethany, let me know how Kill Me Softly is!I'm getting read to start
Julie wrote: "Bethany, let me know how Kill Me Softly is!I'm getting read to start
"Julie, you can go read my review for Kill Me Softly. There are some kinda spoilers in it, but nothing that will really ruin the book for you. I'll just say that I didn't love it. I loved elements of it, but there were things that drove me crazy. And I intensely disliked the MC, which kinda ruins the book. But, hey, give it a try, lol!
I'm in the process of rereading
which is probably gonna take me a while because I'm just reading it in little spurts. Also, I just bought
by Mr. David Estes...whoop, whoop! And I think I'm gonna start that tonight. I'm excited. So, David...do you want a brutally honest review?? Or should I just be like "IT WAS AMAZING!!!", no matter what :)
Bethany wrote: "I'm in the process of rereading which is probably gonna take me a while because I'm just reading it in little spurts. Also, I just bought[bookcover:Angel Evolutio..."
Aww thanks Bethany, I really appreciate it!! Do whatever you feel comfortable with, I don't like to influence anyone's reviews of my books. I won't hold it against you either way, everyone's entitled to their opinion. I'm just trying to entertain people!! In any case, Angel Evolution was my first book, so it ain't perfect, but a lot of people have found it quite entertaining and unique. I'll be releasing a dystopian soon though, which I'm VERY proud of and I think you'll all love. (at least I hope so!)
Currently reading:
Either I'm not in the mood to read or this one isn't nearly as good as the first. I'm having a hard time getting into it (obviously since I've been reading it for almost 2 weeks). Anyone have opinions on this?
Thinking of moving on to:
Jen wrote: "Currently reading: 
Either I'm not in the mood to read or this one isn't nearly as good as the first. I'm having a hard time getting into it (obviously since I've been reading it..."
I loved WITHER, but FEVER pretty much sucked. It was just weird and didn't move the story along much at all, IMHO. If you ditch and go on to 50 SHADES you'll probably do yourself a favor.
Wow guys...I like Fever sooo much more!! The first few chapters are a bit slow...but I think the writing makes you feel the same way the characters felt. I kinda don't want to give you a spoiler if you haven't gotten there, but maybe you need it. The tents were drugged, making them get in this funk and not want to leave. I really felt like I was there. LOVED Fever!!
David wrote: "Just about to start 
woohoo!!"I hope you like it more than I did, I was not impressed :(
David wrote: "Just about to start woohoo!!"Well, I love it!! It's one of m favorite series :)
Ps- I'm loving Angel Evolution and I didn't mention it before, but the whole 'angel genre' is my least favorite in the world of paranormal literature. So, i was kinda worried that i wouldn't like the book. But I do! love that they aren't fallen angels. It's so refreshing!!!
David wrote: "Just about to start woohoo!!"Well, I love it!! It's one of m favorite series :)
Ps- I'm loving Angel Evolution and I didn't mention it before, but the whole 'angel genre' is my least favorite in the world of paranormal literature. So, i was kinda worried that i wouldn't like the book. But I do! love that they aren't fallen angels. It's so refreshing!!!
Julie wrote: "David wrote: "Just about to start woohoo!!"I hope you like it more than I did, I was not impressed :("
Neither was I! Felt like Ms. Clare owed me the time back I spent reading it!
Bethany wrote: "David wrote: "Just about to start woohoo!!"Well, I love it!! It's one of m favorite series :)
Ps- I'm loving Angel Evolution and I didn't mention it before, but the who..."
Aww thanks Bethany, I'm so glad you're enjoying it!!!
It seems I created a bit of controversy by starting The Mortal Instruments lol! I guess I'll have to let you all know who I agree with :)
David wrote: "It seems I created a bit of controversy by starting The Mortal Instruments lol! I guess I'll have to let you all know who I agree with :)"Clare's books seem to be love or hate or hate for sure. I love her world building and most of her characters. But I hate her stories and romances. I find them horrendous. Honestly, I dont see the appeal.
Don't get me wrong, I agree that Cassandra Clare isn't the most amazing author. She writes really 'snarky' characters and sometimes it's just laid on a little too thick. There's definitely stuff about her writing that I dislike. But, personally I enjoy the story in The Mortal Instruments. I like the shadowhunter world and I like that there are vampires and werewolves and fairies. I like the mix. And I love book three. It's a series that, for me, had a satisfying ending. Which is a big deal to me because I hate when you wait for that last book and then it just, falls flat. But, that's my opinion. I agree with Rebecca that it seems to be either a love it or hate it series. I loved it. I also read it pretty early on in my 'reading life'. I didn't get into reading until just like, 3 years ago. So, I wasn't picky or hard to impress back then. Maybe that's part of it, lol. My tastes have refined a bit since then...I hope, anyway. So, maybe if I was reading it at this point in my life, I wouldn't accept it as readily as I did then.
I'm surprised that I didn't really care for The Mortal Instruments but so far I love The Infernal Devices!I'm getting ready to start
although I really should be studying for my test tonight...
Julie wrote: "I'm surprised that I didn't really care for The Mortal Instruments but so far I love The Infernal Devices!I'm getting ready to start
although I really should be studying for..."That's funny because I hear that from a lot of people- that they like The Infernal Devices more than TMI. Which is funny because I like TMI more, but I've only read Clockwork Angel so far, haven't got to the second book yet.
Let me know how you like The List. I want to read that one. I've heard good things.
I enjoy Clare's comedy. She cracks me up. I was really upset with CofFA. I was Pretty upset at the ending. Crazy cliffhanger and she made you just plain mad at her!! But she completely made up for it with CoLS. LOVED it!Infernal Devices is awesome too. I definitely liked Clockwork Prince more. But yet again, a "mean" cliffhanger. I'm seriously excited to find out what happens with that triangle. And I love both those boys, so it makes it so hard to choose. I'm not sure I felt that way until finishing CP.
Bethany wrote: "Julie wrote: "I'm surprised that I didn't really care for The Mortal Instruments but so far I love The Infernal Devices!I'm getting ready to start
although I really should b..."So far The List is addicting. I'm attempting to study but I keep taking breaks and telling myself "I'll just read one chapter then study some more", haha. My test is in 2 hours and I can't concentrate.
I'm reading
. I am struggling to stay interested in it and I'm hoping it is just my mood and not the book. I loved Divergent so I'm really hoping Insurgent picks up or my mood improves.
Amanda wrote: "I'm reading . I am struggling to stay interested in it and I'm hoping it is just my mood and not the book. I loved Divergent so I'm really hoping Insurgent picks up or my mood ..."Stick with it, girl! It's gooooood!!
Bethany,I finished The List. It was pretty good, there were some things at the end that didn't seem quite wrapped up to me though. It was like taking a trip back to High School, I think we probably all knew the pretty girl who was a complete bitch (excuse the language), and I could relate to the sporty girl who got called a man. Even though I was fairly girly my high school was so small that I had to play on the guys soccer team and man did some people feel like that was an open invitation to call me a guy (idiots). I actually got stuck with the nickname "balls" for awhile! It went from Julie to Jules to Family Jewels to Balls... I can laugh about it now but man it sucked lol. Anyhow, sorry everyone about my book haha. Overall a pretty good read
Julie wrote: "Bethany,I finished The List. It was pretty good, there were some things at the end that didn't seem quite wrapped up to me though. It was like taking a trip back to High School, I think we probab..."
Oh, honey...that's awful! You poor thing. Yeah, I was never really bullied in high school or anything, but even with not being on the receiving end of things like that, I still saw it all the time. And kids are relentless and really horrible sometimes. Even tho high school wasn't too bad for me, I'm still sooooo stoked that it's over forever!! lol!
I finished
*nods to Mr. Estes*And I'm happy to report that I didn't hate it, lol! It was actually really good. I liked the premise, liked the characters. The only thing that had me tearing at my hair a little was Gabriel's stupidity(that whole following blindly business), but he redeemed himself in the end so I forgave him. Looking forward to the next book :)
Bethany wrote: "I finished 
*nods to Mr. Estes*And I'm happy to report that I didn't hate it, lol! It was actually really good. I liked the premise, liked the characters. The only thing..."
Aww thanks!! *blushing* Yeah, Gabriel is such an idiot in the first book, hopefully he makes up for it in the other two, but there may be some hiccups along the way LOL
I finally finished
and I'm moving on to
. I'm glad I stuck with Insurgent, but I didn't love it as much as Divergent.
Bethany wrote: "Julie wrote: "Bethany,I finished The List. It was pretty good, there were some things at the end that didn't seem quite wrapped up to me though. It was like taking a trip back to High School, I t..."
Oh, it's no big deal! Like I said my school was tiny so there was pretty much no way to avoid getting made fun of at least once or twice! :)
Just finished Until I Die. this one wasn't as fast paced as the other, but was very happy to see Kate & Vincent's relationship grow and try to figure what to do to help their situation. But man, I hate the cliffhanger endings. Ugh!!Anyway...on to The Goddess Test.
Right now I'm rereading
in preparation for
<3
Sierra wrote: "Right now I'm rereading 
in preparation for "Ooo...I love that series. Bitterblue was pretty darn good!! Enjoy!
Amanda wrote: "I finally finished and I'm moving on to . I'm glad I stuck with Insurgent, but I didn't love it as much as Divergent."
I'm saving Hallowed for when I leave on my trip, but it has been tempting me ever since I bought it ;)
I'm reading
Got it from netgalley and it is really good so far.
Just finished
. So amazing. Loved the entire series.
Finished City of Ashes and starting City of Glass :)
David wrote: "Finished City of Ashes and starting City of Glass :)"Yay!! Are you completely enjoying them?!
Started Dreamless and am just 20% shy of done. Has a similarity to City of Ashes in one way. But there are just some beautiful heartbreaking joyful moments in it. Loving it...and hating it.... Darn emotional stuff. Lol
David wrote: "Finished City of Ashes and starting City of Glass :)"Woo hoo!!!
Carey wrote: "David wrote: "Finished City of Ashes and starting City of Glass :)"Yay!! Are you completely enjoying them?!
Started Dreamless and am just 20% shy of done. Has a similarity to City of Ashes ..."
I really want to read Dreamless. I loved Starcrossed so much. It was one of those surprisingly good books that came out of nowhere. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. It was a happy surprise.
Finished
today and started
. Today is my last day to lay around at the pool and read...I start my new job Monday then 4 nights a week I have class from 6 to 9.
I just finished Insurgent and I need something else to fill the void, so I decided to start up again ( after not getting hooked right away ) The Maze Runner.
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I think I'm gonna reread
That's exactly what I did! I just finished CofLS thid minute. And let me tell you...what a freaking roller coaster!!! Yikes!! Enjoy.