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I am debating what on to read next. Hurt go happy or framed in fire. any one read either of these two books?
are they good or bad?
Any reviews.
thanks
erika
are they good or bad?
Any reviews.
thanks
erika
Lauren wrote: "WOOL is a new one that is sooo good..."That looks really interesting. I've put it on my to read list. Thanks :)
Marissa wrote: "Hey, just wanted to see if anybody could tell me any books like Article 5, The Selection, The Pledge etc.... I love dystopian and have read most of the populars like Matchhed and Under The Never Sk..."Delirium? It's quite popular and similar to Matched.
I recommend reading the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. The final book was just released August 6th. It is very kick-butt, action, and an awesome female heroine. The first few books are without romance. If you don't like that, probably stop reading around the fourth or fifth book. If you do, IT MAKES A GREAT ROMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the first book (which I love):
My favorite is probably the second book School's Out—Forever. I HIGHLY recommend it!
Michele wrote: "Have you read Divergent or Blood Red Road?"I love them both, 2 of my favourite books <3
Anybody have a good book for me to read next- I've read Divergent, Under the Never Sky, Throne of glass, Halo, Hush hush, City of Bones etc :DP.s I love romance
Hey K8, try Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck. You'll Love it!!!!
I've read it- I know its soo good right!!?? I can't believe it's over ;(
It's amazing!!!! You love it as much as i do! BTW it isn't over yet!!! There is still a fifth book called Tiger's Dream!!!:D It's coming out in 2013. :))) I don't know when though.
Seriously? I wonder what it's going to be about since it ended nicely in the 4th one- OMG MAYBE ITS ABOUT THEIR CHILD OR SOMETHING :0
WOOOW! If its about their child that would be totally awesome!!! I can't wait to read it!! I have no idea what to expect in it! :)
I love how people are freaking out about books. :) I <3 Goodreads.
Gotta LOVE getting excited :) Can't find anyone at home that gets so excited so I come here! :) Has anyone
? It has been recommended to me and I wonder if it should be my next read?
Tall_tails wrote: "Gotta LOVE getting excited :) Can't find anyone at home that gets so excited so I come here! :) Has anyone
? It has been recommended to me and I wonder if it should b..."Im almost done with it and its as good as they say. I have read Half-Blood by this same Author.
I recomend that one fully as well
is a mixture between Vampire Academy and Percy Jackson. Its about demi-gods at a school training to kick the buts of blood sucking monsters. Some of the Demi's are Half-Bloods these are the ones that are trained to protect and fight and basicly be soilders the Pures are the Elite. Its good action and also has a likeable love story IMO.
I KNOW RIGHT!? Sooooo good- both of them, I've read vampire academy too :D
Tall_tails wrote: "Gotta LOVE getting excited :) Can't find anyone at home that gets so excited so I come here! :) Has anyone
? It has been recommended to me and I wonder if it should b..."All I know is: there are people who love this author like teenage girls about One Direction and Justin Bieber.
Marie wrote: "Tall_tails wrote: "Gotta LOVE getting excited :) Can't find anyone at home that gets so excited so I come here! :) Has anyone
? It has been recommended to me and I wo..."hahaha lol thats good comparison. found myself squealing a couple times. :)
Chakara wrote: "Marie wrote: "Tall_tails wrote: "Gotta LOVE getting excited :) Can't find anyone at home that gets so excited so I come here! :) Has anyone
? It has been recommended ..."I will go out and say I am not a teenage girl nor do I like One Direction or Justin Bieber (I have nothing against them, just not a fan). and ABSOLUTELY LOVE the LUX books. I've ready Jennifer Armentrout's other series Covenant in a week and am currently eating up the Third book to Lux as we speak. They are funny and fast paced. The male characters are always swoon worthy and thought out and you don't want to punch the female heroins in the face. You actually like them and can relate (at least I find that).
If you are torn with whether or not you want to commit, download a sample and see what you think. But I have a feeling you'll love them. I can say that I will read anything Jennifer Armentrout puts out now after experiencing her first 2 series.
- I'm actually really liking this spin off series from the Vampire Academy series. The indigo spell is the third book so far, looking forward to the next installment.
Okay so I'm very new to groups on goodreads, so forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong place.. But I have a bit of a problem. I've been on a book buying spree lately, and I can't wait to read them all, except.. I have no idea where to start. Not sure what mood I'm in. Here are a few of the books I have yet to read: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, Delirium by Lauren Oliver, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, and Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien. Where do I start?! Ugh.
OMG! I love most of those- Obsidian was really funny and witty but swoony and romantic, city of bones was kick ass and complicated but entertaining, Delirium was sweet and more of a dystopian novel and the rest I haven't read but have heard good stuff about themI'd read them in the order you've listed them :D
Hope I helped
Megan wrote: "Okay so I'm very new to groups on goodreads, so forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong place.. But I have a bit of a problem. I've been on a book buying spree lately, and I can't wait to read ..."It really depends on what you're in the mood for I think. I've read all the books you have your list besides Delirium and they all are GREAT! So I can definitely see your dilemma.
This is what I think:
If you want to be up to date on the City Of Bones movie that's coming out, I'd read that first. I love Cassandra Clare and all the Mortal Instruments books. (there are a lot).
If you want a really great fast read and a hot man along the way, I'd read Obsidian. Absolutely with out a doubt Armentrout is one of my favorite YA authors to date! This series will go by REALLY fast. And maybe start with the prequel (Shadows) before you start Obsidian. It's only 100 pages or so and explains some things in the first book that you'd otherwise not know. Not to add more to your list but you should definitely put the Covenant books by Armentrout on there as well. REALLY good!
If you want something more serious, and kinda gruesome, read Dragon Tattoo. This book is suspenseful and is NOT for the younger kids. Very graphic and disturbing situations in this one. If you're in the mood for a disquieting mystery this is your book.
If you want something lighter than Dragon Tattoo but with still serious content you should read Birthmarked. I'm sure from the description of this book you can tell the sort of mood you're going to be entering. Dystopian future, woman placed in roles that serve the greater good of the population...stuff like that. It's definitely a good read though.
So those are my thoughts. Hopefully that helps a little :)
I'm in the mood for historical or historical fantasy at the moment and would love some suggestions. A recent fave has been the Diviners by Libba Bray. I've been less fussed on offerings like Venom by Fiona Paul. Any time period is fine (I do have a soft spot for the 1700 - 1800s). Thanks!
Yvonne wrote: "I'm in the mood for historical or historical fantasy at the moment and would love some suggestions. A recent fave has been the Diviners by Libba Bray. I've been less fussed on offerings like Venom ..."I'd recommend
@Yvonne if you haven't read Grave Mercy, try that. It's a bit slow at first, but the pace really picks up. Wonderful read. I'd also recommend Between Shades of Grey, Passion Blue and Luxe.
Yvonne wrote: "I'm in the mood for historical or historical fantasy at the moment and would love some suggestions. A recent fave has been the Diviners by Libba Bray. I've been less fussed on offerings like Venom ..."Have you read Libba Bray's Gemma Doyle Trilogy? It's a really good serious. Also, Suzanne Dunlap writes good YA historical fiction. Hopes this helps! I love historical fiction and fantasy as well.
@ Theo, thanks! Will check it out.
Eliza wrote: "@Yvonne if you haven't read Grave Mercy, try that. It's a bit slow at first, but the pace really picks up. Wonderful read. I'd also recommend Between Shades of Grey, Passion Blue and Luxe."I read Grave Mercy this year. I did enjoy it, and am keen to read her follow up (out soon I think?). Will definitely check out the others. Thanks!
Brianna wrote: "Yvonne wrote: "I'm in the mood for historical or historical fantasy at the moment and would love some suggestions. A recent fave has been the Diviners by Libba Bray. I've been less fussed on offeri..."I read the first book in the Gemma Doyle Trilogy and did really enjoy it. You've reminded me to chase up the others. Will also check out your other recommendations. Thanks!
I also really liked Fallen Grace by Mary Hooper. It's one I happened across on audio and thought it was really well written. It's set in Victorian London.
Angela Sunshine wrote: "I also really liked Fallen Grace by Mary Hooper. It's one I happened across on audio and thought it was really well written. It's set in Victorian London."Adding that to my list too. Thanks Angela!
Yvonne wrote: "Brianna wrote: "Yvonne wrote: "I'm in the mood for historical or historical fantasy at the moment and would love some suggestions. A recent fave has been the Diviners by Libba Bray. I've been less ..."I have read the first book too and loved it! I own all of the others and so I need to re-read the first so I can read them. It was my first YA. *sigh* Good memories.
Marie wrote: "Yvonne wrote: "Brianna wrote: "Yvonne wrote: "I'm in the mood for historical or historical fantasy at the moment and would love some suggestions. A recent fave has been the Diviners by Libba Bray. ..."OMG! It was my first YA as well! lol
@Brianna Whoa! So cool! It set the bar for the books I read now. I was so fascinated by it, I thought that no other books existed that were this good. And then I found YA....
Brianna and Marie, if you're looking for historical fantasy try
. It just came out and is very, very good, however it's not YA. It's set in New York City in 1899.
I only read YA. It's not really appropriate for me to read adult.
I'd recommend the mortal instruments series if you haven't read it yet. The unearthly series by Cynthia Hand or Angelfall by Susan ee. All great books!
I should have been more clear, Marie. The Golem and the Jinni is adult because it's literary fiction, historical fantasy and on the dense side, not because of sex or language or anything else.
Heartkeeper is a beautiful YA Fantasy story & start to a series!! You won't regret reading it!!Not sure how long it is FREE, but Heartkeeper by B.T. Lyons is free on smashwords :)
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Bess wrote: "My latest YA must read recommendation has to be Angelfall (Penryn series) by Susan Ee. I have no doubt that there will be buzz about this new series if it hasn't already been mentioned because it's..."I second that. Really really loved that book.
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I have read all of these and they are really good.
WOOL is a new one that is sooo good.
just for fun this one is a classic but so good as well
and then these are dystopian as well
and you have to pick up