Never Too Old For Y.A. & N.A. Books discussion
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What Are You Reading? Part 1
Laura wrote: "Poison Princess and the review Gabby linked here ..http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
S.K. wrote: "Laura wrote: "Agreed Erin I dont get why people do that and IF they didnt like the ..."
I pretty much always finish books I start even ones I don't really like but I agree this review is pretty harsh. For awhile I was writing some harsh reviews (not like this one though) but I took them all down. I started to think about how hard the authors work to write and it didn't seem right to be so critical. If I read a book I don't really like I usually skip writing a review and only write reviews for books I really love. After the last Sookie Stackhouse book came out I read somewhere that some fans were so upset by the way the series ended that the author was getting death threats. That seemed crazy to me and really unfair.
I'm reading "On Writing," by Stephen King. Every writer should read it and, if I may be cliche', heed it.Michael E. Henderson
Esther wrote: "Laura wrote: "Poison Princess and the review Gabby linked here ..http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
S.K. wrote: "Laura wrote: "Agreed Erin I dont get why people do that and IF they d..."
I know there's even some threads that are pretty harsh and basically bash you and the author for supporting the book. I posted in one of those and got SO MUCH SHIT and now i just feel like crap (namely, the one under City of Bones discussions)
I finished
yesterday and I'm more than halfway through
. Holy sweet baby jesus ladies, these books are just so amazing. I'm just sitting here biting my nails while I watch my nephew. AHHH must get back to Camden and Ellie!
Gabby wrote: "Esther wrote: "Laura wrote: "Poison Princess and the review Gabby linked here ..http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
S.K. wrote: "Laura wrote: "Agreed Erin I dont get why people do tha..."
I have written four 1-star reviews. I feel it is important to be honest, to help other readers find books they will like. But I dont think I have been unnecessarily mean. As far as I recall I have never called out an author in my reviews. I just focus on the content.
Kasey wrote: "I finished
yesterday and I'm more than halfway through
. Holy sweet baby jesus ladies, these books are just so amazing. I'm j..."lol
Bridget wrote: "Ekaterine wrote: "I finally got around to start
. I missed Team Awesome! This series might be flawed but it still is one of my favorites. I couldn't dislike it if I tried t..."O-M-G it was awesomesauce! I loved it. I heard she is writing spin-off novella about "umm" and "ummm" (don't want to spoil), a novella about Nate and Molly and also about Ravens life. Can't wait!
Through the laughs and tears I finished
and loved every minute of it! I'm not happy that it's finished but liked how it ended. It was good even if it made me sad. Off to finish another beloved series
.
Bridget wrote: "Just got
and I'm jumping right into this bad boy! Ive been dying since that ending in the last one."So good!!!!!
Ekaterine wrote: "Bridget wrote: "Ekaterine wrote: "I finally got around to start
. I missed Team Awesome! This series might be flawed but it still is one of my favorites. I couldn't dislike..."Really? Yay!
Ugghh!! Hate all that drama, not you guys, the review. If you don't like the book fine just say I didn't like it don't make a big dramatic production out of it. People GET ON MY NERVES!
Oh and isn't that Sylvia's man she has as her profile picture? How dare her! Maybe we need to bash her review, I mean it's obvious she thinks she is a writer and wants the attention.
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Gabby wrote: "Esther wrote: "Laura wrote: "Poison Princess and the review Gabby linked here ..http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
S.K. wrote: "Laura wrote: "Agreed Erin I dont get why..."
Don't read any of my books.
Laura wrote: "Have heard many great things about both books.I have them to read also now just need the time to read them.Kasey wrote: "I finished
yesterday and I'm more tha..."Seriously they are so amazing. I expected them to be good, but they even exceeded those expectations lol
Ekaterine wrote: "Through the laughs and tears I finished
and loved every minute of it! I'm not happy that it's finished but liked how it ended. It was good even if it made me sad. Off to f..."I loved the Darkness Rising series!!
Laura wrote: "Finishing 
then on to
and possibly
then back to
it was good, I hope the second one is as good- I have it on hold at the library, looking forward to reading it.
Ekaterine wrote: "Through the laughs and tears I finished
and loved every minute of it! I'm not happy that it's finished but liked how it ended. It was good even if it made me sad. Off to f..."The Archers of Avalon series is one of my favorites of all-time. I just love Chelsea Fine's writing, and I still miss the characters. I have to go back and every once in awhile and read my favorite scenes. And boy, I do love Tristan Archer. <3
Laura wrote: "Well I might just have to sneak them in.Havent had much reading time Audible been my best friend the last few weeks.Ive been on Low Notes for 3 days getting as much read as possible. Ill be very ha..."Oh my gosh I can't imagine! I've been working to get a promotion so it's been eating into my reading time. It'll be worth it in the end, but I hate that it cuts into reading time. So I definitely feel your pain, although renovations sound even less fun lol
Erin wrote: "Gabby wrote: "Laura wrote: "The only creepy going on is the ending but the prologue has a bit of the ending in it but you have to read the book to understand whats going on its not a simple read yo..."I can see where she was coming from in the review as well considering I absolutely hated Poison Princess, I thought it was god awful but she was pretty scathing much more than I'd be.
Mel wrote: "Erin wrote: "Gabby wrote: "Laura wrote: "The only creepy going on is the ending but the prologue has a bit of the ending in it but you have to read the book to understand whats going on its not a s..."Mel,
I am also one who did not like Poison Princess. The reviewer was much more harsh than I was, and overdid it with the gifs, but to each his own.
Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Ekaterine wrote: "Bridget wrote: "Ekaterine wrote: "I finally got around to start
. I missed Team Awesome! This series might be flawed but it still is one of my favorites. ..."Yep! Probably you guessed but by umm I meant (view spoiler) I would love to read about Molly!["br"]>["br"]>
Mary the Book Lover wrote: "Ekaterine wrote: "Through the laughs and tears I finished
and loved every minute of it! I'm not happy that it's finished but liked how it ended. It was good even if it mad..."Me too! I hope the third one is as good as the first two!
Holly wrote: "Ekaterine wrote: "Through the laughs and tears I finished
and loved every minute of it! I'm not happy that it's finished but liked how it ended. It was good even if it mad..."*sigh* it's hard not to love Tristan Archer! Yeah, Team Awesome got under my skin and I'm gonna miss them too. I hope it really gets picked up for TV-show.
Ekaterine wrote: "Holly wrote: "Ekaterine wrote: "Through the laughs and tears I finished
and loved every minute of it! I'm not happy that it's finished but liked how it ended. It was good..."I hope it does, too. That would be amazing!
Heather wrote: "Just finished up
and now I am starting
"
Seems like Forbidden is making a come back. Been seeing it around a lot. Really want to read it.
and now I am starting
"Seems like Forbidden is making a come back. Been seeing it around a lot. Really want to read it.
Bridget wrote: "Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Finished
. Love this series"
Oh my! Is this out?? Love this series"
Yup! Just came out this week :)
Tracy, I just finished Forbidden for the second time. It's amazing and I still sobbed my eyes out and wanted to die. It's so emotional. I just wish it got more attention.
Annie wrote: "Glad you're doing better Sylv! Praying for a speedy recovery <3"
Thanks Hun the problem was not fixed but we know now what needs to be done and hopefully it will get sorted out
Thanks Hun the problem was not fixed but we know now what needs to be done and hopefully it will get sorted out
Annie wrote: "Tracy, I just finished Forbidden for the second time. It's amazing and I still sobbed my eyes out and wanted to die. It's so emotional. I just wish it got more attention."
Do you think it doesn't because of the content being taboo? Some people can't handle it I'm sure. I remember reading Flowers in the Attic when I was young and it just broke my heart.
Do you think it doesn't because of the content being taboo? Some people can't handle it I'm sure. I remember reading Flowers in the Attic when I was young and it just broke my heart.
It could be and that's sad. If more people read it, they'd understand the message this book sends. It's brilliant and definitely eye opening. I never felt what happened in this book was wrong. It made me question my own morals...and sanity. But I've never been so affected by a book. Not even The Sweet Gum Tree affected me as much.
Annie wrote: "It could be and that's sad. If more people read it, they'd understand the message this book sends. It's brilliant and definitely eye opening. I never felt what happened in this book was wrong. It m..."
Yeah and the saddest part is they were forced in those situations and it is human nature to love and have those feelings. If you are stuck on an island with someone you will fall in love with them, if stranded long enough. Either because of the lack of human contact or because they understand your feelings.
Yeah and the saddest part is they were forced in those situations and it is human nature to love and have those feelings. If you are stuck on an island with someone you will fall in love with them, if stranded long enough. Either because of the lack of human contact or because they understand your feelings.
Laura wrote: "I would think that is the reason why Tracy. And why so many others like it are still seen as Taboo and get bashed right away or no attention at all.
I have the Flowers in the Attic books and I bou..."
I love those books Laura! I remember feeling so sorry and sad for the older brother and sister. They had to endure things that adults couldn't handle.
I have the Flowers in the Attic books and I bou..."
I love those books Laura! I remember feeling so sorry and sad for the older brother and sister. They had to endure things that adults couldn't handle.
Annie wrote: "It could be and that's sad. If more people read it, they'd understand the message this book sends. It's brilliant and definitely eye opening. I never felt what happened in this book was wrong. It m..."
What book are you all talking about that is taboo??
What book are you all talking about that is taboo??
Tracy wrote: "Laura wrote: "I would think that is the reason why Tracy. And why so many others like it are still seen as Taboo and get bashed right away or no attention at all.
I have the Flowers in the Attic b..."
Those books broke my heart too and the situation they were thrown into you could totally understand why they made the choices they did regarding how they took care if one another! I remember it didn't bother me at all and I was in my teens when I read that series
I have the Flowers in the Attic b..."
Those books broke my heart too and the situation they were thrown into you could totally understand why they made the choices they did regarding how they took care if one another! I remember it didn't bother me at all and I was in my teens when I read that series
Sylvia wrote: "Annie wrote: "It could be and that's sad. If more people read it, they'd understand the message this book sends. It's brilliant and definitely eye opening. I never felt what happened in this book w..."
Forbidden Sylvia.
Forbidden Sylvia.
Laura wrote: "It is sad I agree Annie but I think some things will forever be seen as Taboo no matter what.I havent read Forbidden but my first reaction to it is NO.Thats my first thought that comes to mind when..."
Yeah Laura, I know what you are saying and I feel the same way. I think it's wrong on many levels but I feel sorry for the kids that are put in those situations. It isn't in the stars to feel like that but sometimes they don't feel they have a choice. I just feel for people, especially kids that get put in situations that they can't handle or know how to handle. They don't know any better and after a while they don't know that there is anything different.
Yeah Laura, I know what you are saying and I feel the same way. I think it's wrong on many levels but I feel sorry for the kids that are put in those situations. It isn't in the stars to feel like that but sometimes they don't feel they have a choice. I just feel for people, especially kids that get put in situations that they can't handle or know how to handle. They don't know any better and after a while they don't know that there is anything different.
OMG I've been gone for a week and feel like I've missed so much! I managed to finish
which was way better than I expected after all the bad reviews. Finally got around to reading
and
. I F*cken loved it! I laughed so hard tears were streaming down my face, my stomach hurt and my family thought I was crazy. BEST BOOKS EVER!
I haven't read Flowers in the Attic. Though I plan to at some point. But I get what y'all are saying and that's why I think it's sad. Society has engraved in our heads since we were babies what should be accepted and what shouldn't. Tracy, I agree wholeheartedly. They were forced into that situation. Their home life was nothing but shit and they had to grow up fast and look after their younger siblings. They had no one to lean on for comfort or understanding but each other. So over the years, they realized there was more to their relationship than the usual brother-sister. They were best friends. And everything they went through was just heartbreaking. Having no role models or parents to teach them the proper ways of life didn't help their already f***ed up situation. To me it never felt wrong or sick or gross. It felt natural and sad and I really rooted for them. They're a favorite book couple (haha yeah crazy weird) but I love both of them. It's a powerful story, one that should be read at least once in a lifetime.
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