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What are you reading now?
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Tina ♥ Bookaholic
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Aug 30, 2012 11:52AM
I've started
and I really really like it so far. The characters are great and strong and I can't stop to read :)
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Tina (Martina ♥ Bookaholic) wrote: "I've started
and I really really like it so far. The characters are great and strong and I can't stop to read :)"Ugh! This was a train wreck I couldn't look away from.
Juliann wrote: "just finished
"Oooh, what did you think? In the first book I really enjoyed their day-to-day, real-world interactions, like at school or at Varen's work, and how the fantasy elements were woven into the more realistic setting. So I was a bit worried when it sounded like Book 2 would be mostly set in a dream/fantasy world. I'm just not sure it will have the same pull for me.
Andrea wrote: "Juliann wrote: "just finished
"Oooh, what did you think? In the first book I really enjoyed their day-to-day, real-world interactions, like at school or at Varen's work, and..."
It wasn't mostly in the dream world. Sigh. I wanted some dream world so we could see something from Varen's POV. That would have been so nice. We got nada from Varen. I think he made the first book, well, they did. Isobel without him is kind of boring. The writing was fantastic though!
Finished
,
, and
. Not gonna lie, I was disappointed with all 3. Spell Bound was kind of boring. I thought Pushing the Limits would captivate me the way Perfect Chemistry did, but it fell short. Crave was just another generic PNR.
Currently reading
.
Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Tina (Martina ♥ Bookaholic) wrote: "I've started
and I really really like it so far. The characters are great and strong and I can't stop to read :)"Ugh! This was a..."
sorry, what does that mean? I'm not that good in english. Wha't s a 'train wreck'? *lol*
For me, the book is great and I really like the characters and I can't stop thinking about Travis :)
Tina (Martina ♥ Bookaholic) wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Tina (Martina ♥ Bookaholic) wrote: "I've started
and I really really like it so far. The characters are great and strong and I can't sto..."Um it is when you can't keep your eyes away from something terrible. Travis is an abusive IMO.
I FINISHED!!! And I loved it! It was confusing at first, but most of what was bothering me got cleared up by the end. And what an awful ending...I mean, come on! Ugh, I'm so stressed out. I already started
and it's not looking good for my boy Todd. Bu I have to say, since it's debated a lot, that I love Todd. I think he's a great and interesting character. The writing style doesn't bother me either. It makes sense, like Lloyd said, with Todd being a hick and all. And I have to say that it cracks me up when he says effing.
Bethany wrote: "
I FINISHED!!! And I loved it! It was confusing at first, but most of what was bothering me got cleared up by the end. And what an awful ending...I mean, c..."
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm just starting to read 'Marked' By P.C Kristin Cast, i've already read this once but i've forgotten the whole series so i'm re-reading it and it still comes back as a surprise everytime!
Bethany wrote: "
I FINISHED!!! And I loved it! It was confusing at first, but most of what was bothering me got cleared up by the end. And what an awful ending...I mean, c..."
SO glad to hear you got beyond your sticking point and are now hooked and loving it!!! I'm itching to re-read this series. If only there weren't so many darn books! :)
Enjoy!!!
I just now finished reading Legacy. In general, I liked it, although its old-fashioned style and sexist kingdom annoyed me. I have also read Beautiful Disaster, and found it to be a fairly realistic portrayal of disturbing people. I thought that Abby was the main problem however. She was weak-willed regarding the men in her life, and contradictory to the point of stupidity.
I just finished reading Pushing the Limits. Really good read by the way, I really liked it.
Now I'm reading Tiger's Curse which I'm already halfway through. Its not bad, I'm probably gonna pick up the second book when I can once I'm done.
Now I'm reading Tiger's Curse which I'm already halfway through. Its not bad, I'm probably gonna pick up the second book when I can once I'm done.
Michele wrote: "I just now finished reading Legacy. In general, I liked it, although its old-fashioned style and sexist kingdom annoyed me. I have also read Beautiful Disaster, and found it to be a fairly real..."
My problem with Beautiful Disaster is that people think it is an actual love story and idealize Travis like he is some God. I am glad to see you speak about it differently!
Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Michele wrote: "I just now finished reading Legacy. In general, I liked it, although its old-fashioned style and sexist kingdom annoyed me. I have also read Beautiful Disaster, and found it to ..."
I think in my own review I described them both as believable nutcakes.
Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Tina (Martina ♥ Bookaholic) wrote: "Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Tina (Martina ♥ Bookaholic) wrote: "I've started
and I really really like it so far. The characters ..."oh, now I get it - thanks for the explenation :)
And yeah, you're right. But they also too cute when they are happy together... though most of the book they are fighting or making it hard for each-other. I don't know - I can't always say that they act realistic, but I like it how the author write about the feelings... though they are sometimes a little stupid.
I don't know why I like it so much and Travis really needs some training to handle his impulsive aggression, but I'm totally hooked and can't wait to read on.
Tellulah wrote: "Read
It was okay. I feel like I've read similar stories done better."I'm working on finishing that up myself and I agree, there doesn't seem to be one original theme in this book
I was very frustrated by The Forsaken. It was just so meh. The idea was interesting but then they did nothing with it. Most people I've talked to haven't been pleased.
I just finished
. Now to start on
. After three horrible books in a row, I'm hoping this one will be wonderful!
Les wrote: "I just finished
. Now to start on
. After three horrible books in a row, I'm hoping this one will be wonderful!"Throne of Glass was awesome! I'm pretty sure you will like it.
How was Nevermore?!
Bethany wrote: "Les wrote: "I just finished
. Now to start on
. After three horrible books in a row, I'm hoping this one will be wonderful!"Throne of Glass was awe..."
Bethany- did you ever get my message?
Bethany wrote: "Les wrote: "I just finished
. Now to start on
. After three horrible books in a row, I'm hoping this one will be wonderful!"Throne of Glass was awe..."
It wasn't my favorite, I'm afraid. Especially considering it was the final book...if you have read the series, then you should at least try it. But it was disappointing.
Les wrote: "Bethany wrote: "Les wrote: "I just finished
. Now to start on
. After three horrible books in a row, I'm hoping this one will be wonderful!"Throne ..."
:( Yeah, it seems that that series is kinda hit or miss with each book. Some of them I have loved so much and others were just super weird and boring. I think 'Saving The World and Other Extreme Sports' remains my favorite.
Lauren wrote: "Struggling to get into
"That was a slow read for me as well - very depressing and different from books one and two.
I'm just about half way through
and I'm really liking it so far. The way it's written is almost lyrical. It's very engaging.
Traci wrote: "I'm just about half way through
and I'm really liking it so far. The way it's written is almost lyrical. It's very engaging."I liked that one as well. I enjoyed the interplay with the illustrations.
Working double on vampires with Twilight and Frostbite, although I'm mainly focusing on Frostbite right now since it's a library book.I also started the audio book forAnna Dressed in Blood.
I just finished
and
Now, I'm OBVIOUSLY starting
so I can continue to torture myself, ya know...Also still working on
:)
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Heidi (up to no good) wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Struggling to get into
"That was a slow read for me as well - very depressing and different from books one and two."
I agree.
Tiphaine wrote: "Finished
which I really enjoyedJust got

Trying to decide which on..."
angelfall was pretty good. I never finished Shadow and Bone, but what I read of it was really good. I'd say start with that one.
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Reading an ARC of
. Undecided on it so far. I like my sci-fis to feel more based in possible science than this one.
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