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      Mar 13, 2015 02:57PM
    
     I liked Bruiser but was disappointed in the ending and (view spoiler)[ how stupid the reportedly smart kids acted sometimes (hide spoiler)] I gave it 4 stars though so obviously I liked it a lot.
      I liked Bruiser but was disappointed in the ending and (view spoiler)[ how stupid the reportedly smart kids acted sometimes (hide spoiler)] I gave it 4 stars though so obviously I liked it a lot.
    
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   Heidi, I'm not entirely sure what a suitable ending for this kind of book would be. I'm not really sure where the story's going.
      Heidi, I'm not entirely sure what a suitable ending for this kind of book would be. I'm not really sure where the story's going.I'll find out eventually, I guess.
 Daniel wrote: "Heidi, I'm not entirely sure what a suitable ending for this kind of book would be. I'm not really sure where the story's going.
      Daniel wrote: "Heidi, I'm not entirely sure what a suitable ending for this kind of book would be. I'm not really sure where the story's going.I'll find out eventually, I guess."
You'll see.
 Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Keep me updated when you finish Daniel!"
      Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Keep me updated when you finish Daniel!"For sure! I'll post my review here when I finish. (I always spam this board with my reviews. Haha)
 Andrea wrote: "I started
      Andrea wrote: "I started  one of my PIFM"
 one of my PIFM"Oh I hope you enjoy it! I'm hoping to read it as well in the next month or two.
 I bought The One (The Selection #3) last week and I've started reading it. I'm already like 138 pages in cause I can never put these books down. So glad that it doesn't end with this one.
      I bought The One (The Selection #3) last week and I've started reading it. I'm already like 138 pages in cause I can never put these books down. So glad that it doesn't end with this one.
     Andrea wrote: "I started
      Andrea wrote: "I started  one of my PIFM"
 one of my PIFM"I tried reading that book, but I found it to be so cliché dystopian that I had to put it down. I just didn't think it was well-written. But everyone is different, maybe you'll see something that I didn't.
 Heather wrote: "Andrea wrote: "I started
      Heather wrote: "Andrea wrote: "I started  one of my PIFM"
 one of my PIFM"Oh I hope you enjoy it! I'm hoping to read it as well in the next month or two."
Thanks, I liked her first series "Goddess Test" so I hope this one is as good :)
 Catherine wrote: "I bought The One (The Selection #3) last week and I've started reading it. I'm already like 138 pages in cause I can never put these books down. So glad that it doesn't end with this one."
      Catherine wrote: "I bought The One (The Selection #3) last week and I've started reading it. I'm already like 138 pages in cause I can never put these books down. So glad that it doesn't end with this one."Hope you enjoy it, it's in my plans to read this one soon. But I thought the other books where about another girl and not from America POV, and its like another story? is it like that?
 Catherine wrote: "Andrea wrote: "I started
      Catherine wrote: "Andrea wrote: "I started  one of my PIFM"
 one of my PIFM"I tried reading that book, but I found it to be so cliché dystopian that I had to put it down. I just didn't think it was well-wr..."
I haven't read many dystopian books so I don't know if I will find it cliché :/ but I have a little bit of expectation.
        
      I finished 
   and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of see the FiOS thing, as Finch was a little weird and crazy like Gus, but other than that, I think those are poor comparisons. This is a pretty dark read, and I'm honestly amazed I was able to finish it. Not because it was bad, but because its kind of a hard issue for me to read about. But I did see that ending coming from a mile away. I still cried quite a bit though! I thought the author was very brave to write this book, too, IMO. I see its merit, but the end was SO DEPRESSING. Like, really, worse than Allegiant at the end! So I gave it 4.5 stars just because it bummed me so much! Don't read this book if you're in a bad place!
 and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of see the FiOS thing, as Finch was a little weird and crazy like Gus, but other than that, I think those are poor comparisons. This is a pretty dark read, and I'm honestly amazed I was able to finish it. Not because it was bad, but because its kind of a hard issue for me to read about. But I did see that ending coming from a mile away. I still cried quite a bit though! I thought the author was very brave to write this book, too, IMO. I see its merit, but the end was SO DEPRESSING. Like, really, worse than Allegiant at the end! So I gave it 4.5 stars just because it bummed me so much! Don't read this book if you're in a bad place!
Okay, ramble over.
Right now reading , almost done, and really into it! Also going to start
, almost done, and really into it! Also going to start 
   soon!
 soon!
    
  
  
   and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of see the FiOS thing, as Finch was a little weird and crazy like Gus, but other than that, I think those are poor comparisons. This is a pretty dark read, and I'm honestly amazed I was able to finish it. Not because it was bad, but because its kind of a hard issue for me to read about. But I did see that ending coming from a mile away. I still cried quite a bit though! I thought the author was very brave to write this book, too, IMO. I see its merit, but the end was SO DEPRESSING. Like, really, worse than Allegiant at the end! So I gave it 4.5 stars just because it bummed me so much! Don't read this book if you're in a bad place!
 and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of see the FiOS thing, as Finch was a little weird and crazy like Gus, but other than that, I think those are poor comparisons. This is a pretty dark read, and I'm honestly amazed I was able to finish it. Not because it was bad, but because its kind of a hard issue for me to read about. But I did see that ending coming from a mile away. I still cried quite a bit though! I thought the author was very brave to write this book, too, IMO. I see its merit, but the end was SO DEPRESSING. Like, really, worse than Allegiant at the end! So I gave it 4.5 stars just because it bummed me so much! Don't read this book if you're in a bad place!Okay, ramble over.
Right now reading
 , almost done, and really into it! Also going to start
, almost done, and really into it! Also going to start 
   soon!
 soon!
     I just finished book two, The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson
      I just finished book two, The Madness Underneath by Maureen Johnson
   . I was crying and frustrated and absolutely must read book 3, but Ill have to wait for it to be shipped. This series is AWESOME..I cant get enough. Now I am currently starting a non YA book but aquired here on GR for review a book called Bettyville
. I was crying and frustrated and absolutely must read book 3, but Ill have to wait for it to be shipped. This series is AWESOME..I cant get enough. Now I am currently starting a non YA book but aquired here on GR for review a book called Bettyville
   . At night Ill be reading The Eleventh Plague, a good horror
. At night Ill be reading The Eleventh Plague, a good horror
   
     Just started winder but I think I may be going through a reading slump :( I can't get into it and keep getting really tired. I think I may need some time to cope after reading the monstrumologist series.
      Just started winder but I think I may be going through a reading slump :( I can't get into it and keep getting really tired. I think I may need some time to cope after reading the monstrumologist series.
    
      Jenny wrote: "I finished  and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of ..."
 and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of ..."
Planning on reasing all the bright places, I only heard good things about it. Might push it back since its so depressing, I dont care for sad books.
am about 100 pages into talon and loving it.
  
  
   and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of ..."
 and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. I did kind of ..."Planning on reasing all the bright places, I only heard good things about it. Might push it back since its so depressing, I dont care for sad books.
am about 100 pages into talon and loving it.
 Oda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished
      Oda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished  and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. ..."
 and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Eleanor & Park. ..."Oda, let me warn you; it is VERY dark and deals with a lot of very heavy subject matter. You will have to be emotionally prepared for this one.
      Daniel wrote: "Oda wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished  and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Elea..."
 and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Elea..."
he, okay might defently wait with this one. I like to read out of my Comfort zone so I will probably still read it but not asap as I thought at first. Thanks for the heads up.
  
  
   and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Elea..."
 and overall I thought it was really good. The dust jacket said it was a cross between The Fault in our Stars and Elea..."he, okay might defently wait with this one. I like to read out of my Comfort zone so I will probably still read it but not asap as I thought at first. Thanks for the heads up.
 I see you had the same thoughts as me on the ending Daniel. I also got a little annoyed at how dumb these smart kids acted at times.
      I see you had the same thoughts as me on the ending Daniel. I also got a little annoyed at how dumb these smart kids acted at times.
     I read The One in a whole night. XD I couldn't put it down.
      I read The One in a whole night. XD I couldn't put it down.Then I went promptly into the post book void.
 I finished
      I finished 
   
 
   
 
   and absolutely loved them. They're for "mature readers", so I can't recommend them to everyone, but if you're of an age/maturity level that you can read them, I recommend them highly.
 and absolutely loved them. They're for "mature readers", so I can't recommend them to everyone, but if you're of an age/maturity level that you can read them, I recommend them highly.Up next I'll really get started on
 and I'll try to have that and
 and I'll try to have that and 
   
 
   and
 and 
   by Monday, when I plan on returning some things to the library then hanging out and writing for a while.
 by Monday, when I plan on returning some things to the library then hanging out and writing for a while.
     Daniel wrote: "What exactly do you mean by dumb, Heidi?
      Daniel wrote: "What exactly do you mean by dumb, Heidi?I was ok with the fact that The kids didn't do anything about Brew taking the family's pain. It was poignant and realistic.
I was annoyed at how open-ended..."
Dumb might not be the best word but I just remember thinking several times that these kids were all supposed to be really smart but they didn't catch on to things or make smart decisions at times. I can't remember specifics since it has been awhile.
 I finished reading
      I finished reading 
   . Entertaining thriller, of sorts. Moves at a fast-pace and I love the characters. Now, back to fantasy. I'm 20% into
. Entertaining thriller, of sorts. Moves at a fast-pace and I love the characters. Now, back to fantasy. I'm 20% into 
   . The narrator style isn't my favorite (third party, full omniscient), but it's entertaining so far.
. The narrator style isn't my favorite (third party, full omniscient), but it's entertaining so far.
     I finished Darkness Devouring on Friday. After that I read the 2nd edition of At the End (though this is technically a re-read, because I read the 1st edition back in August 2012) and then read its sequel Into Cinders (which I finished earlier today). All three books were really good, though I did find it irritating how free the author was with curse words (I don't like excessive use of curse words in books).
      I finished Darkness Devouring on Friday. After that I read the 2nd edition of At the End (though this is technically a re-read, because I read the 1st edition back in August 2012) and then read its sequel Into Cinders (which I finished earlier today). All three books were really good, though I did find it irritating how free the author was with curse words (I don't like excessive use of curse words in books).I haven't quite finished listening to my audio copy of The Red Queen yet; I'm about two thirds of the way through it. I am enjoying it though.
I've also just started reading Uncle Tom's Cabin on my Kindle.
 I am currently reading
      I am currently reading 
   and
 and 
   . I am loving The Evolution of Mara Dyer even more than the first one. Clariel is slow for me, but I am enjoying it.
. I am loving The Evolution of Mara Dyer even more than the first one. Clariel is slow for me, but I am enjoying it.
     Oda wrote: "finished
      Oda wrote: "finished  moving on to
moving on to  "
"How did you like Talon? I loved this book, and can't wait for Rogue coming out next month!
      Rachel wrote: "Oda wrote: "finished  moving on to
moving on to  "
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How did you like Talon? I loved this book, and can't wait for Rogue coming out next month!"
I agree, loved Talon. Defently pre ordering rouge.
  
  
   moving on to
moving on to  "
"How did you like Talon? I loved this book, and can't wait for Rogue coming out next month!"
I agree, loved Talon. Defently pre ordering rouge.
 Currently reading
      Currently reading 
   
Still working on
 
Mainly because I've been distracted by the Locke & Key graphic novels by Joe Hill & Gabe Rodriguez. They're fantastic and twisted and so well done.
 Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Finally listening to UnDivided
      Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Finally listening to UnDivided "
"I just got the first three books from Amazon the other day, I can't WAIT to read them!
        
      Ashley wrote: "Currently reading 
Still working on
Mainly because I've been distracted by the Locke & Ke..."
Loved Wicked!
  
  
  
Still working on

Mainly because I've been distracted by the Locke & Ke..."
Loved Wicked!
 Daniel wrote: "Really hope you enjoy Undivided Heidi.
      Daniel wrote: "Really hope you enjoy Undivided Heidi.One of the best series conclusions EVER."
Seriously, I'll agree there. Undivded was the best book of 2014.
 Ashley wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Finally listening to UnDivided
      Ashley wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Finally listening to UnDivided "
"I just got the first three books from Amazon the other day, I can't WAIT to read them!"
*squee* I am excited for you! I have listened to them all on audiobook and love the narration but I am sure print is just as good.
Thanks Daniel & Storm! I am about 1/3rd through and am riveted!
        
      Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Finally listening to UnDivided "
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Yay, Heidi!! Shusterman blew my mind in this one. AGAIN!!!
  
  
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"Yay, Heidi!! Shusterman blew my mind in this one. AGAIN!!!
        
      Daniel wrote: "Really hope you enjoy Undivided Heidi.
One of the best series conclusions EVER."
Agreed, Daniel!!
  
  
  One of the best series conclusions EVER."
Agreed, Daniel!!
        
      Heather wrote: "I finished  and have just started
 and have just started  which I have seen/heard all positive comments."
 which I have seen/heard all positive comments."
I've heard the Storied Life of A J Fikry is supposed to be really good!
  
  
   and have just started
 and have just started  which I have seen/heard all positive comments."
 which I have seen/heard all positive comments."I've heard the Storied Life of A J Fikry is supposed to be really good!
        
      Hey everyone!
Quick reminder: Stephanie Diaz, author of Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!
 Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Stephanie has generously donated 3 signed bookmarks as prizes as well! The giveaway will have 3 winners, and will be international. All you have to do to be entered to is ask her a question :)
  
  
  Quick reminder: Stephanie Diaz, author of
 Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!
 Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Stephanie has generously donated 3 signed bookmarks as prizes as well! The giveaway will have 3 winners, and will be international. All you have to do to be entered to is ask her a question :)
        
      Jenny wrote: "Hey everyone!
Quick reminder: Stephanie Diaz, author of Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!
 Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!
https://www.goodreads.co..."
Extraction looks really good and is exactly the kind of book I love to read!
  
  
  Quick reminder: Stephanie Diaz, author of
 Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!
 Q&A starts tomorrow, but you can start asking your questions whenever you want to!https://www.goodreads.co..."
Extraction looks really good and is exactly the kind of book I love to read!
 Heather wrote: "I just finished
      Heather wrote: "I just finished  which was really good and now I'm about to start
 which was really good and now I'm about to start  ."
."I'm glad you liked it! I thought it was awesome! :)
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