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[Heidi]

Janie | (• ◡•)| (❍.❍ʋ) wrote: "I think I'm the only one who doesn't like Cassandra Clare lol"

You are 100% NOT alone. She is way too wordy - so much so I can tell she got her start writing fan fiction. What is the deal with people being so in love with all these overly wordy writers who use the same descriptors over and over?? Sometimes I lose my faith :(

[Janie]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Janie | (• ◡•)| (❍.❍ʋ) wrote: "I think I'm the only one who doesn't like Cassandra Clare lol"

You are 100% NOT alone. She is way too wordy - so much so I can tell she got her start writing fan fi..."

I read 5 of TMI. 1 and 4 weren't too bad, but 5 did me in. My friend pinpointed what bothered me - she mentions lip biting/tasting blood, hearts pounding, and smooth abs WAY too much. And it seems like every chapter she picks one word and plugs it into a thesaurus and replaces it with some obscenely long rare word that no one has ever heard of.

Like I said before, the world she created - incredible, but her writing ruined it. :(

[Heidi]

Janie | (• ◡•)| (❍.❍ʋ) wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Janie | (• ◡•)| (❍.❍ʋ) wrote: "I think I'm the only one who doesn't like Cassandra Clare lol"

You are 100% NOT alone. She is way too wordy ..."

YES! Where is the thesaurus people! Geez all I took was one creative writing class but wasn't that one of the major teaching points - not to keep using the same descriptors over and over?? Stephanie Meyer does that as well.

[Sherrie]

I finished listening to and also finished reading -all 3.5 or 4 star reads. Now I'm reading and listening to on audio CD!

[Heidi]

Yay for Bloody Jack!

[Gary]

Now I have to agree with you lot about her writing, it surely wasn't the best and I felt it was a bit cartoonish. You know the feeling that when you read a book and you could somehow imagine the characters being real? With Clare's writing I have a hard time doing that. An I agree with the wordy stuff as well. Like what my lit prof said before, keep your writing simple. Write to inspire not to impress. But since I already got a copy of CoLS in advance before I even have the 3rd and the 4th, I think I'll just read the remaining oF the series.

[Heidi]

I like that - write to inspire not to impress - I wish more authors would follow that principle.

[Tracy]

I have recently happened up Jen Lancaster and she is hilarious. I have been listening to her books on audio and the narrator is great as well. If you are in the mood for humor and are fabulous!

[Zoe]

Janie | (• ◡•)| (❍.❍ʋ) wrote: "I think I'm the only one who doesn't like Cassandra Clare lol"

I didn't dislike TMI, exactly, but I thought it was just okay. The books were a decent way to pass the time, but they didn't inspire me to read anything else of hers.

[Kritika]

After hearing all the mixed reviews about The 5th Wave, I decided I'd read The Monstrumologist first.
I started reading right before I went to sleep.
Bad idea.

This book is pretty damn scary! and grotesque! The only reason I'm still reading is because it's so literary and profound. I didn't know you could feel repulsed with a book and totally hooked at the same time!

[Karen’s Library]

David wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Karen wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Karen wrote: "I started last night."

SUPER JEALOUS!!!! LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH!!!

Okay, I've calmed down now. I ...

Ditto that! Karen is the best person ever :)"

Eek! *blushing* Thanks, guys!!

[Joanna Marie]

Sherrie wrote: "I finished listening to and also finished reading [bookc..."

Wow, nice reads Sherrie! You're pretty fast!

[Karen’s Library]

David wrote: "Karen wrote: "David wrote: "Jenny wrote: "For anyone who's interested, Heidi's group is doing a buddy read of that starts on Wednesday. I know Heidi and Karen are listeni...

Ha! I'm hoping Wool will do it for me :)"

I hope we get you out of your slump, David! I listened to Wool 1 on audio tonight driving home from a meeting. 3rd read. Still loved it!

[Sherry]

I just finished the first two books of and am about to start the third. Holy intense!! My heart just doesn't stop racing reading these ones!

[Sherrie]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Yay for Bloody Jack!"

It is so AMAZING! The narrator does an excellent job of voicing the characters!

[Sherrie]

Joanna wrote: "Sherrie wrote: "I finished listening to and also finished reading [bookcover:The Golem and the Jinni..."

Thanks Joanna!

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Editing (hooray there's a cover!) and reading

[Heidi]

Kritika wrote: "After hearing all the mixed reviews about The 5th Wave, I decided I'd read The Monstrumologist first.
I started reading right before I went to sleep.
Bad idea.

This book is pretty damn scary! and ..."

Yes! I know exactly what you are talking about! I am not into horror movies or books but I was riveted by that book! Poor Will Henry! Book two is my favorite in that series so far. Also as an FYI- I love that series on audiobook.

[Heidi]

Sherrie wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Yay for Bloody Jack!"

It is so AMAZING! The narrator does an excellent job of voicing the characters!"

OMG YES! Katherine is perfect! Gush! I have listened to all the books on audio and she never gets boring!

[Kritika]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Kritika wrote: "After hearing all the mixed reviews about The 5th Wave, I decided I'd read The Monstrumologist first.
I started reading right before I went to sleep.
Bad idea.

This book is pretty ..."

Oh my gosh I don't think I could handle this book as an audiobook. Right now I'm skimming the gore but if it were an audiobook I'd have to listen to every blood-curdling scream and crunch and squelch...shudders.

[Sherry]

David wrote: "Editing (hooray there's a cover!) and reading "

GREAT cover!! I'm looking forward to starting Wool tomorrow once I'm done Chaos Walking!

[Heidi]

True but the narrator does an excellent Dr. Warthrop!

[Steph is: Pageturning578]

I feel like its been forever since I've had a conversation with you guys! I miss reading a book a week but unfortunately Summer is the only time I can work.

I am finally finishing Today and I must admit I've rather disappointed with this book...My least favorite of his three books...

I will hopefully start Today as well!

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Sherry wrote: "David wrote: "Editing (hooray there's a cover!) and reading "

GREAT cover!! I'm looking forward to starting Woo..."

Hehe thank youuu!

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Stephanie wrote: "I feel like its been forever since I've had a conversation with you guys! I miss reading a book a week but unfortunately Summer is the only time I can work.

I am finally finishing [bookcover:And ..."

We've missed you!! Oh no! I was really looking forward to that one!

[Karen’s Library]

David wrote: "Editing (hooray there's a cover!) and reading "

Ohmygawd!!!! There's a cover!!?? It's fantastic!! Love, love, love it!!

[Steph is: Pageturning578]

David wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "I feel like its been forever since I've had a conversation with you guys! I miss reading a book a week but unfortunately Summer is the only time I can work.

I am finally finishi..."

Its not that its a bad book, You just have to dedicate time to reading it and understanding the connections while reading each persons individual story. I must say now that I have spent to afternoon reading it I have enjoyed the last few chapters a lot more! Its like reading a gigantic family tree!

[Karen’s Library]

Due to a stupid migraine, I've been stuck in bed with a cool washcloth covering my eyes most of the afternoon. But on the bright side, I'm listening to the new audio I got . I'm currently on . I jump on my Nook every so often, but it's still hurting my head to read, so back to the dark! And my audio!

[Heidi]

Sorry Karen :(

[Karen’s Library]

Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Sorry Karen :("

Thank you, Ms. Heidi! I feel better tonight and am sure I'll be back at it tomorrow going strong!

Thank goodness I've discovered audio books!! ;-) Made today tolerable!

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i finished

that...was....Amazing..i have no words. i have
been hooked on this,thank goodness its a series
because i can't wait to read book two of the trilogy :)

[David, Mr. Blue Eyes; He's the Best--Ain't no lie!! ;)]

Karen wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Sorry Karen :("

Thank you, Ms. Heidi! I feel better tonight and am sure I'll be back at it tomorrow going strong!

Thank goodness I've dis..."

Aww so glad you're feeling better :)

[chucklesthescot]

I'm getting ready to start

[Zino]

Ginny wrote: "i finished

that...was....Amazing..i have no words. i have
been hooked on this,thank goodness its a series
because i can't wait to read book two of the trilogy :)"

I love Aprilynne Pike so I can't wait to read it. Glad you thought it was awesome :)

[Karen’s Library]

David wrote: "Karen wrote: "Heidi *Listen. I'll just keep talking anyway. * wrote: "Sorry Karen :("

Thank you, Ms. Heidi! I feel better tonight and am sure I'll be back at it tomorrow going strong!

Thank goodness I've dis..."

Aww so glad you're feeling better :) "

Thank you, my friend!! :)

[Janie]

[Kelly]

Just finished Knife

and just started joyland

[Steph is: Pageturning578]

I'm getting a tooth implant put in tomorrow and my mom has given me permission to hang out on my couch all day so I'm hoping to put a dent / finish !

[DeAnna]

Just finished and finished yesterday. Not sure what's up next yet.

[Tracy]

DeAnna (Mommy's Reading Break) wrote: "Just finished and finished yesterday. Not sure what's up next yet."

What did you think about them DeAnna? I really liked Inferno and I have Shark Bait and Shark out of Water on my TBR

[Tracy]

Stephanie wrote: "I'm getting a tooth implant put in tomorrow and my mom has given me permission to hang out on my couch all day so I'm hoping to put a dent / finish !"

Hopefully you can Stephanie. Love this series.

[Tracy]

Kelly wrote: "Just finished Knife

and just started joyland "

I am still on hold for the audiobook of The Knife Of Never Letting Go.

[Tracy]

Janie | (• ◡•)| (❍.❍ʋ) wrote: ""

Love this series!

[Steph is: Pageturning578]

Tracy wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "I'm getting a tooth implant put in tomorrow and my mom has given me permission to hang out on my couch all day so I'm hoping to put a dent / finish !"

H..."

I discovered this series because of this group! And I love it! It is action packed and very exciting!

[DeAnna]

Tracy wrote: "DeAnna (Mommy's Reading Break) wrote: "Just finished and finished yesterday. Not sure what's up next yet."

What did you think a..."

I didn't love Inferno. I don't know if it's just the fact that I've been reading mostly YA lately or if it's because it just wasn't that good. I mean, I liked it, but I wasn't as invested as I was when I read Angels & Demons!

OMG, don't even get me started on the Grab Your Pole series! I absolutely LOVE the series! They're very realistic, and there's sex, drinking, and swearing, so it's not for everyone, but I love them. Especially Shark Bait. That book had me cracking up so much that my kids thought I was crazy. Since you didn't have the second book listed, it's Shark Bait, The Other Fish in the Sea, and then Shark Out of Water.

[Zoe]

It's not YA, but I'm reading right now, and loving it. I read the first book in the series a few months ago, but for some reason it took me until now to read book 2. Books like this remind me why I love urban fantasy.

[Tracy]

DeAnna (Mommy's Reading Break) wrote: "Tracy wrote: "DeAnna (Mommy's Reading Break) wrote: "Just finished and finished yesterday. Not sure what's up next yet."

What d..."

Thanks Deanna, I have them on my TBR

[Simmaron]

Finished The Host yesterday. Started Beautiful Creatures.

[Janie]

Finished and rereading before I can move onto

[Kritika]

I'm reading . It's AMAZING so far. It's kind of funny but I ended up reading 3 medical/biological sci-fi books in a row (Partials, The Monstrumologist, and now this).

My inner science geek is very happy haha