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Jen wrote: That series is great! I love the Georgina Kincaid ..."So your saying stick with it? I read the first book and had a hard time getting into it. I have read other books by the author and liked them but I'm struggling with this one.
Amanda wrote: So your saying stick with it? I read the first book and had a hard time getting into it. I have read other books by the author ..."
Amanda~ Yeah, give it a shot - they get better. Although, I like some of her other series better than this one - they do improve, and the last one is out later this year, so it's a complete series with no waiting! :)
Jen- I haven't heard of that one, but it looks interesting. You'll have to let us know if it's any good.Andrew- I just finished CofFA yesterday. It was amazing. It did not disappoint. I'm glad you're liking it so far. It only gets better!
My cousin was raving about this series when he found out that I loved Fantasy...he told me I had to read it. I'm just barely ten pages in and I'll tell you, I'm already hooked in!!!
Hi, I am currently reading the Shadow Children series which is really quite good. I just finished Delirium last week before I even knew the group is currently reading it. It was a great read!
Josephine, how was that series? I've been really curious about it, it sounds really good! Oh, and so glad you liked Delirium!
I'm reading the 3rd book in the Wicked Woods Series by Kailin Gow.
I'm not enjoying this book as much as I enjoyed the first two in the series. I'm wondering if that should surprise me because I didn't enjoy the 4th book in the Frost book series as much as I enjoyed the first ones either. Perhaps it is a trend.
Jen wrote: "Amanda~ Yeah, give it a shot - they get better. Although, I like some of her other series better than this one - they do improve, and the last one is out later this year, so it's a complete series with no waiting! :)" I'll try the second one and see if it picks up.
Josephine wrote: "Hi, I am currently reading the Shadow Children series which is really quite good. I just finished Delirium last week before I even knew the group is currently reading it. It was a great read!"I enjoyed the Shadow Children - I thought that series was really interesting.
Amy wrote: "Josephine, how was that series? I've been really curious about it, it sounds really good! Oh, and so glad you liked Delirium!"
Hi Amy, I wondered if I would like it, but I started reading the first one and then couldn't put it down. I got all 7 in the series off of goodreads bookswap. I am on the 6th one now and have the 7th one along with in case I finish the 6th. They are really really quick reads. I like how the character from the first book reappears in each book, but he is not always the main character throughout the series. Other characters from previous books will become the main character in later books. It's really is a great series! Also, as an aside, I am so happy to find a dystopian fiction book group since that's pretty much what I've been reading lately!!
Hi Amy, I wondered if I would like it, but I started reading the first one and then couldn't put it down. I got all 7 in the series off of goodreads bookswap. I am on the 6th one now and have the 7th one along with in case I finish the 6th. They are really really quick reads. I like how the character from the first book reappears in each book, but he is not always the main character throughout the series. Other characters from previous books will become the main character in later books. It's really is a great series! Also, as an aside, I am so happy to find a dystopian fiction book group since that's pretty much what I've been reading lately!!
Amy wrote: "I haven't heard of that one Jen! But it sounds interesting. Let us know how you like it!Amy ~ see my review - it wasn't worth the effort! :)
Amanda, if you like Matched, you should try Delirium (if you haven't already). And let us all know what you think of Matched, because a lot of us a part of an ongoing debate lol :)
Jen, haven't heard of that one. It sounds interesting though! Here's to hoping you like it better than The Unspoken!
Jen, haven't heard of that one. It sounds interesting though! Here's to hoping you like it better than The Unspoken!
Angie wrote: "I think I am going to start
tonight when I get off work. Just picked it up from the library."YAY! You'll LOVE it!!!
Adela wrote: "
"Hey Adela! So, I loved White cat. It's a really interesting story line...very original. It came at a good time for me because I was so tired of reading the same stuff. White Cat was a total breath of fresh air. I hope you love it. Holly Black just released the second book in the series, it's called Red Glove and it looks awesome. Let me know how you like it.
Amy wrote: "Amanda, if you like Matched, you should try Delirium (if you haven't already). And let us all know what you think of Matched, because a lot of us a part of an ongoing debate lol :)Jen, haven't he..."
I'm still at interesting, but I'm not even half way in yet. Is there a discussion group for this book? I'm going to have to go look and see. I can see where this would pull different responses from people.
I'm reading Delirium right now and I LURVE it. :) I actually picked it up after reading another one of her books - "Before I Fall". It was a frustrating read, but I enjoyed it all the same.
I just read Aliens on Vacation which was adorable and fun. Pre-order it for your little brother.Now I'm reading The Royal Treatment which is cute so far.
I got a whole batch of disney/hyperion ARC's from netgalley, so it's cutsy books for a while. They're great fun.
Last week while on vacation I read Ultraviolet which was really really weird. Bite Me which was great fun, an adult crossover book about a vampire hunting succubus (who has no sex) and Where She Went which I appear to be the only one that didn't like.
Jen wrote: "I picked up
from the library - anyone read it?"I have not read this particular one by Sleator, but I think that he's generally a good author.
Bethany wrote: "Angie wrote: "I think I am going to start
tonight when I get off work. Just picked it up from the library."YAY! You'll LOVE it!!!"
I did like
. Although I thought the mystery was obvious. I had it figured out almost immediately. I loved the world though.
Yes, the world was really cool. Plus, I just really like her writing style. I loved the opening and the way she describes the whole freezing process. I just loved it all! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Bethany wrote: "Jen- I haven't heard of that one, but it looks interesting. You'll have to let us know if it's any good.Andrew- I just finished CofFA yesterday. It was amazing. It did not disappoint. I'm glad yo..."
Bethany, Your cousin was right. I am on the fourth of the Sword of Truth series. They are great. Did you know that there was a tv show (two seasons) called Legend of the Seeker, that is based upon the series.
Dystopians I've recently read XVI, Delirium, Across the Universe, and Candor. Loved them all.
I didn't even realize that Candor was dystopian Candice. I remember that cover, but I never read the synopsis, so I didn't know what it was about. But wow, it sounds pretty good! Added! :)
Candice wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Jen- I haven't heard of that one, but it looks interesting. You'll have to let us know if it's any good.Andrew- I just finished CofFA yesterday. It was amazing. It did not disappo..."
I actually talked to my cousin today and he specifically warned me of the TV show. He said it was like a cheesy Kevin Sorbo kinda show. LOL. I am really curious about it tho...but I've gotta read the book first.
Candice wrote: "Bethany, Your cousin was right. I am on the fourth of the Sword of Truth series. They are great. Did you know that there was a tv show (two seasons) called Legend of the Seeker, that is based upon the series."That is a good TV show. I've watched both seasons not realizing it was a book series. I'll have to pick that up and try it.
I'm reading Crossed (the 2nd in the Matched series).
LOL - i put that and then went to buy it and found out it wasn't out. So disappointed. I have to go find something else to read now.
Finished
and of course y'all were right, it was great! Now I'm onto the City of Ember series
. I am about half way through book 1 and so far I am enjoying it. Much easier read than most books which is nice for a change. :)
Finished The City of Ember. I don't normally finish a book so quick but I couldn't put it down! It was such a good and easy read. Now I'm onto Book 2,
. Hope it's just as good.
Just bought Wither and I think I'll start it today. I read a few pages online and got sucked in so I hope the rest doesn't disappoint.Wither
Bethany - Yeah, the show can be a little cheezy (the special effects aren't the best), but after reading the books it was interesting to watch. Last night I started
One of the City of Ember books I didn't like but the other three were good. I think it was the third book that randomly focused on other characters.Has anyone read City of Fallen Angels I got 100 pages in and nothing has happened at all. Does it get better or does the rest read like fan fiction?
Gets better! Except I'm a Cassandra Clare junkie, so I might be a bit biased...
I picked up Ender's Game from the library on my last trip. I love this book and it's been awhile since I read it. I forgot how intelligent it is.
So I'm probably the very last person in this group to be reading this but I'm starting
tonight! Very excited!
Jen, I was surprised how much I liked Ender's Game! I usually don't like books that were written so long ago, but that one totally changed my way of thinking!
Yay Candice! That one is soooo good!
Yay Candice! That one is soooo good!
Candice wrote: "Thanks Amy! I remember you'd recommended it. I'll let you know how it goes!"Candice ~ better late than never! :) I really enjoyed The Maze Runner!
Amy wrote: "Jen, I was surprised how much I liked Ender's Game! I usually don't like books that were written so long ago, but that one totally changed my way of thinking!Yay Candice! That one is soooo good!"
Amy ~ I know - I'm the same way, but Orson Scott Card has a way of writing that really pulls you in!
Jen wrote: "Candice wrote: "Thanks Amy! I remember you'd recommended it. I'll let you know how it goes!"Candice ~ better late than never! :) I really enjoyed The Maze Runner!"
You're right! Looking forward to it!
I just started and finished
today. It was good, a nice quick read. I'm going to start
since I need to get it back to the library
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Haha Andrew, you are a good husband! It's worth the wait!