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Aug 23, 2013 03:02PM
@ Annie - yeah it's HOT... That its quiet in bed at night b/c he's reading & not watching tv. Honestly, idk why I didn't turn him onto books sooner! Lol!!
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Annie wrote: "Thanks ladies! Donna, I'll definitely give both a shot. I have both books sitting on my shelf forever. Did you rate 'em both 5 stars? Are they as good as THG? Love that series! I read Matched/Cro..."
I see you have already picked
, but my 2 cents is that both are amazing. In my review for
I actually said it was my Divergent of 2012. :P I love them both pretty evenly. If you are not a fan of dystopians you might enjoy UtNS more, because it is not really a dystopian. There is a slight dystopian feel at the very beginning, but it is much more of a post-apoc. But even then, it doesnt really feel like a post-apoc because it is so far in the future that there arent ruins laying around, ppl around scavenging for food and supplies. They are way beyond that at this point. They are back to farming and hunting and using trades. It feels kinda historical.I would personally say that they are both better than Matched and THG.
Annie wrote: "I need help. Should I start the Divergent series or Under the Never Sky? Which is better? Honestly I don't like this genre at all, so I'm just curious."
I definitely think Divergent, it's a more intricate world and the characters are all incredible. A lot of people (myself included) has issues with the beginning of UTNS being meh, but it is a great story once you get into it. Can't go wrong either way!!
I definitely think Divergent, it's a more intricate world and the characters are all incredible. A lot of people (myself included) has issues with the beginning of UTNS being meh, but it is a great story once you get into it. Can't go wrong either way!!
Thanks ladies! I used to be a Dystopian fan but I got so into PNR and NA that Dystopia books fell off my radar. But both Divergent and UtNS have been on my list to reads for a long time now so I'm interested in both series. I'm getting burnt out on NA and I'm finally getting back into my love for PNR, which I've missed. And it's good to switch up genres a bit. I'll be starting Divergent tonight and let you all know what I think so far. Thanks for your two cents, you've been helpful! :)
Annie wrote: "I need help. Should I start the Divergent series or Under the Never Sky? Which is better? Honestly I don't like this genre at all, so I'm just curious."
I liked Divergent much much better than Under the Never Sky. For me UTES was just ok
I liked Divergent much much better than Under the Never Sky. For me UTES was just ok
Annie wrote: "Thanks ladies! Donna, I'll definitely give both a shot. I have both books sitting on my shelf forever. Did you rate 'em both 5 stars? Are they as good as THG? Love that series! I read Matched/Cro..."
Love them both Annie, but Divergent is my favorite dystopian book hands down :) LOVE LOVE it! And book 2 Insurgent is just as amazing. Can't wait for book 3!
Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin wrote: "Enjoy Downside, Belkis. It is an amazing series."Thanks Mello! I've been wanting to read it for a long time :) hope I enjoy it as much as you did.
Belkis wrote: "Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin wrote: "Enjoy Downside, Belkis. It is an amazing series."Thanks Mello! I've been wanting to read it for a long time :) hope I enjoy it as much as you did."
So do I.
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Annie wrote: "Thanks ladies! Donna, I'll definitely give both a shot. I have both books sitting on my shelf forever. Did you rate 'em both 5 stars? Are they as good as THG? Love that series! I re..."
Totally agree with you Rebecca. UtNS is fantastic. And I definitely liked it better than THG. My preference order for favorite dystopians of the ones that I've read so far:
Belkis wrote: "Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Annie wrote: "Thanks ladies! Donna, I'll definitely give both a shot. I have both books sitting on my shelf forever. Did you rate 'em both 5 stars? Are the..."
Mine would be
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Annie wrote: "Thanks ladies! Donna, I'll definitely give both a shot. I have both books sitting on my shelf forever. Did you rate 'em both 5..."
Awesome! I'm gonna start
as soon as I finish
. Almost finished. Thanks for your help ladies. I really hope I enjoy it! I loved THG, was sucked in right away so I hope I get sucked in with these as well. :)
Laura wrote: "Divergent is up next for me ..Yeah I should have read it ages ago but i look at it sitting on my shelf and its like the size of 2 of my HC 400+ page books LOL okay maybe not that thick but still ....."Yes, it definitely felt like a high fantasy to me. I just decided not to say that because I have had some issues lately with ppl misunderstanding me because they dont know the term 'high' fantasy.
Laura wrote: "Yeah Im probably one of the feew in this group that also enjoys High/Epic Fantasy I think it comes form my inner geek of MMORPG gaming... I dont mind a good High Fantasy when people dont understand..."Yeah. I didnt mention GoT, but I asked for recommendations for epic fantasy such as Graceling, Throne of Glass, and Poisons Study, and I got all PNRs. :s
Laura wrote: "Yeah I think a lot of people get these mixed up. Ive looked in some of the Listopias on here and even those have many PNRs in the listing and a few High Fantasy.Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wr..."
Oh some of those lists are a disaster.
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin wrote: "Epic Fantasy=win"Haha, indeed. I am reading
next."I've got that one of my TBR. Just need to fit it in somewhere. Maybe I will when I go back to an Epic Fantasy streak.
Laura wrote: "Baha! Well there are some series I just cant help but read the next book as soon as its released But then there are those books that are good but not books I MUST read on release.Im just so tired o..."
Yeah, the Lauren Hammond thing is very strange, part of me worries that she's got personal stuff going on because she's just dropped off the face of the reading world. It doesn't seem like her, I know she used to be much more involved with her fans. But yeah, as much there are those series where we all scream "EEP!!" and rush off to get the next one, I'm going to hold off for some so it's not always requiring a long wait and a re-read to remember what happened!
Yeah, the Lauren Hammond thing is very strange, part of me worries that she's got personal stuff going on because she's just dropped off the face of the reading world. It doesn't seem like her, I know she used to be much more involved with her fans. But yeah, as much there are those series where we all scream "EEP!!" and rush off to get the next one, I'm going to hold off for some so it's not always requiring a long wait and a re-read to remember what happened!
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Laura wrote: "Yeah I think a lot of people get these mixed up. Ive looked in some of the Listopias on here and even those have many PNRs in the listing and a few High Fantasy.
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kisha..."
Yeah, I use them a lot for our group book lists for the challenges, and lordy some of them don't even have books that fit the list topic!
Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kisha..."
Yeah, I use them a lot for our group book lists for the challenges, and lordy some of them don't even have books that fit the list topic!
Heather wrote: "I heard that
was just released early at B&N!!!"
Looks like it's still pre-order from what I can see, but if it was I've got total nook book envy for once!! LOL
was just released early at B&N!!!"Looks like it's still pre-order from what I can see, but if it was I've got total nook book envy for once!! LOL
Erin wrote: "Heather wrote: "I heard that
was just released early at B&N!!!"Looks like it's still pre-order from what I can see, but if it was I've got total nook book envy for onc..."
I think it is just out in paperback on the shelves.
Erin wrote: "Rebecca ♥ Ash, Kishan, Warner ♥ wrote: "Laura wrote: "Yeah I think a lot of people get these mixed up. Ive looked in some of the Listopias on here and even those have many PNRs in the listing and a..."Totally! Some of the books listed on some of my Listopia searches make no sense whatsoever :(
Devoured
today, I literally spent every free minute reading this because it was impossible to put down. Such an incredibly sexy and emotional series, you all MUST read this one!!
On to
and an ARC of
, but I really want to read
before
!
today, I literally spent every free minute reading this because it was impossible to put down. Such an incredibly sexy and emotional series, you all MUST read this one!!On to
and an ARC of
, but I really want to read
before
!
I've been dying for
since the last one ended in a cliffie that drove me nuts. Authors please stop ending novels with a cliffhanger! Guess what? Another cliffhanger! I'm a fan but disappointed that this seemed like a rushed unfinished book rather than a novella.
Tiana411 wrote: "I've been dying for
since the last one ended in a cliffie that drove me nuts. Authors please stop ending novels with a cliffhanger! Guess what? Another cliffhanger..."How would you define the dif between a cliffhanger and a series?
Heather wrote: "I heard that
was just released early at B&N!!!"What??? I've been waiting so badly for it to release. Daimon! I'm coming!
Erin wrote: "Tanvira wrote: "I just finished
. I'm wondering if I should read
or
. Any suggestions?"Wel..."
Thanks but I already finished
today so I'm gonna go ahead and start with
:D
Belkis wrote: "Finished
it was fantastic! Loved it! Now reading
and
"I am excited that you are reading Blood and Sand. It is so awesome.
Tanvira wrote: "Erin wrote: "Tanvira wrote: "I just finished
. I'm wondering if I should read
or
. Any sugge..."
Hope you like it!
. I'm wondering if I should read
or
. Any sugge..."Hope you like it!
Paula wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Finished
it was fantastic! Loved it! Now reading
and
"I am excited..."
Blood and Sand was awesome!
Tanvira wrote: "Erin wrote: "Tanvira wrote: "I just finished
. I'm wondering if I should read
or
. Any sugge..."How was Shadow of the Mark?
Laura wrote: "Why do you strongly recommend the Dream Man series first? it sounds ok Its in my TB list but Unfinished Heros sounded more like my kinda read.Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Laura wrote: "I bought the Unf..."
The Chaos Series (Own The Wind) is a spin off series from Dream Man series.
Paula wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Finished
it was fantastic! Loved it! Now reading
and
"I am excited..."
Yes Paula, me too!! It's soooo good! I LOVE all of her books :)
Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Laura wrote: "Why do you strongly recommend the Dream Man series first? it sounds ok Its in my TB list but Unfinished Heros sounded more like my kinda read.Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Laura wrote: "I ..."
Oh thank you Mandy, I didn't know and would've fumbled them. I'll wait to start it after I get through all of the Dream Man series then :)
Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Paula wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Finished
it was fantastic! Loved it! Now reading
and
"..."Loving it so far :)
Laura wrote: "well I finally finished
that was a long listen considering its actually very short.. at least a 1/4 or more of the book lulled for me around 2 hrs left o..."Oh man I had completely forgotten about the Article 5 books LOL! Still have to read them. Let us know how you like it Laura :)
Laura wrote: "well I finally finished
that was a long listen considering its actually very short.. at least a 1/4 or more of the book lulled for me around 2 hrs left o..."I had some issues with
too Laura. Some of it really frustrated me. I ended up liking me. The last third of the book saved it for me too. But that first 2/3's had me so frustrated! Loved the ending though and has me excited for the last book thank goodness. Liked the first book more.
Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Paula wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Finished
it was fantastic! Loved it! Now reading
and
"..."basically anything coming from Elizabeth Hunter is awesome. She could do her taxes and it probably would be great.
Belkis wrote: "Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Paula wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Finished
it was fantastic! Loved it! Now reading
and [bookcover:Bl..."Baojia rocks, doesn't he?
Paula wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Amanda (mandy) wrote: "Paula wrote: "Belkis wrote: "Finished
it was fantastic! Loved it! Now reading
an..."YES, most definitely. Love his dry humor :)
@ Paula, agreed I will excited read anything and everything Elizabeth Hunter writes LOL! Can't wait for
EEEKKKPPP!!!
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