David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

dmf-ed whisper the dead and then read in one sitting.

starting

Caitlin wrote: "I finished The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye and it didn't really work for me, unfortunately. It's one of those that I think plenty of people will really like but it was similar to books I love and i..."

I picked up from the library, hopefully I like it!

Oda wrote: "dmf-ed whisper the dead and then read in one sitting.

starting "

AHHH I loved The Abyss Surrounds Us! Hope you like that one. :)

Donna wrote: "Nancy, I really liked Zeroes! Can't wait to hear your thoughts."

I am almost done and I like it a lot. It's a fun book. I like this much better than Uglies.

I just finished Slasher Girls and Monster Boys, I loved it! I'm not sure what I'm going to read next...

Over the last few days I finished reading --which I did like and made me cry-- --really liked this one-- --both insightful short stories from Khalid's POV.

I started reading , which I'm really excited about reading. I've wanted to read this one for a long while. And after reading a few years ago, I've been wanting to read it even more!

Also going to be starting and soon.

Where is everyone? LOL, I haven't been around much the last couple of days either :) I've been working on final edits on my new high fantasy novel. My agent will be pitching it to publishers VERY soon. I'm nervous/excited! I've also started working on the sequel, so I tend to lock myself in a room whenever I'm starting a new project. Love this part, there's such a sense of mystery since even I don't know exactly where the story is going to go.

In terms of reading, I'm still working on the third Kane Chronicles book, but I'm almost finished. Not sure what to read next, but I have plenty of options. Maybe another Rick Riordan book, I have four more on my Kindle!

still reading the abyss around us, loving it.
had my last exam of the year today, so yeay me :D
Now its all about relaxing.

Oda wrote: "still reading the abyss around us, loving it.
had my last exam of the year today, so yeay me :D
Now its all about relaxing."

YAY!! Today was Tessa's last day of school, so its officially summer at our house! Going to go get our family pool pass tomorrow after I get off of work!

David wrote: "Where is everyone? LOL, I haven't been around much the last couple of days either :) I've been working on final edits on my new high fantasy novel. My agent will be pitching it to publishers VERY s..."

YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!

Can't go wrong with Rick Riordan! Fun reads :)

I just traded for The Red Pyramid and I'm crossing my fingers that I'll like it! I'm a bit worried that I'm going to spend the whole time comparing it to PJ.

I started yesterday and had planned to finish it today but I got and had to jump in!! :D

I'm reading Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica and it's really good so far! Thank you to @Jenny for getting me this signed book! I'm also starting Timebound by Rysa Walker, downloaded the whole trilogy today!!!

Rose (littlebookowl75) wrote: "I'm reading Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica and it's really good so far! Thank you to @Jenny for getting me this signed book! I'm also starting Timebound by Rysa Walker, downloaded the whole trilogy tod..."

Loved all 4 of these books!! :)

David wrote: "Where is everyone? LOL, I haven't been around much the last couple of days either :) I've been working on final edits on my new high fantasy novel. My agent will be pitching it to publishers VERY s..."

Woot woot!!!! Sooooo excited! :)

David wrote: "Where is everyone? LOL, I haven't been around much the last couple of days either :) I've been working on final edits on my new high fantasy novel. My agent will be pitching it to publishers VERY s..."

YAY for new books from you! :)

I've sort of been around, but have a lot going on right now.

I'm reading Forget You by Jennifer Echols. It seems I have outgrown ya contemporary... :/

I have finished Tell the Wind and Fire by Sarah Rees Brennan. I enjoyed it. The ending took my by surprise (wasn't expecting to cry in this book).

Now I'm starting The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton.

Rose (littlebookowl75) wrote: "I'm reading Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica and it's really good so far! Thank you to @Jenny for getting me this signed book! I'm also starting Timebound by Rysa Walker, downloaded the whole trilogy tod..."

You're very welcome :)

I started last night. I was trying to hold off until closer to when would be released in paperback, but I've had difficulty sticking with/getting past the first 50 or so pages in most books and knew I could stick with this one.

Finished The Scorpio Races and loved it! Now moving on to Incarnate.

Woohoo, Catherine! I think it's about time for me to reread Scorpio Races.....it's been awhile.

I just had to DNF this one (my review says all why it made my stomach churn. They actually made some of Unwind's gruesome scenes look mild) I need brain bleach...

Storm wrote: " I just had to DNF this one (my review says all why it made my stomach churn. They actually made some of Unwind's gruesome scenes look mild) I need b..."
Try a meg cabot book,always great after bad reads.

Oda wrote: "Storm wrote: " I just had to DNF this one (my review says all why it made my stomach churn. They actually made some of Unwind's gruesome scenes look ..."

I'll look her up. I just need something fluffy and happy.

Storm wrote: "Oda wrote: "Storm wrote: " I just had to DNF this one (my review says all why it made my stomach churn. They actually made some of Unwind's gruesome ..."

Well fluffy and happy= meg cabot.She writes both fantasy and contemporaries. and historicals, she has written all sorts really.

Storm wrote: "Oda wrote: "Storm wrote: " I just had to DNF this one (my review says all why it made my stomach churn. They actually made some of Unwind's gruesome ..."

Princess Diaries = life

Catherine wrote: "Finished The Scorpio Races and loved it! Now moving on to Incarnate."

YES!!! SO glad you liked The Scorpio Races :) :) :) <3

Catherine wrote: "Finished The Scorpio Races and loved it! Now moving on to Incarnate."

Loved both books!!!

In this past week, I've finished The Raven King, read both Stacey's Mistake and Bentwhistle the Dragon in a Threat from the Past, and started reading Bentwhistle The Dragon in A Chilling Revelation.

Oh, and... For the record... I disagree with popular opinion. I actually think Blue Lily, Lily Blue is the best of the Raven Cycle books.

Victoria wrote: "In this past week, I've finished The Raven King, read both Stacey's Mistake and Bentwhistle the Dragon in a Threat from the Past, and started reading [..."

I'm so glad you liked it. :) As someone who thinks Blue Lily, Lily Blue is the weakest link of the series, I'd love to hear why you like it so much and get a different perspective of the book. :)

@David - Ooh that's so exciting about the high fantasy book!! Hope your edits are going well. :D

@Oda - Glad to hear you are enjoying The Abyss Surrounds Us! :)

this week I read and and right now I'm about half way through

I am starting Timebound.

David wrote: "Where is everyone? LOL, I haven't been around much the last couple of days either :) I've been working on final edits on my new high fantasy novel. My agent will be pitching it to publishers VERY s..."

How exciting!

Yay to Timebound! Rysa's time travel concept is amazing! Love Kate!

Elora wrote: "I'm so glad you liked it. :) As someone who thinks Blue Lily, Lily Blue is the weakest link of the series, I'd love to hear why you like it so much and get a different perspective of the book. :)"

I think the main reason it's my favourite is because Blue herself is my favourite character of the series, and I feel like she really comes in to her own in this book. Not to mention, a lot of the questions I had about her were answered in it.

Continuing my reread of most of the series with...

Seriously striking out with the books I chosefrom the library. Wasn't feeling Winter and got bored after 50 pages with The Dark Days Club. Hopefully A Gathering of Shadows impresses me.

Rereading The Hunger Games and loving it

Catherine wrote: "Seriously striking out with the books I chosefrom the library. Wasn't feeling Winter and got bored after 50 pages with The Dark Days Club. Hopefully A Gathering of Shadows impresses me."

Ah, too bad! I myself LOVED every single second of Winter :)

Irene wrote: "Rereading The Hunger Games and loving it"

An amazing trilogy!

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "@David - Ooh that's so exciting about the high fantasy book!! Hope your edits are going well. :D

@Oda - Glad to hear you are enjoying The Abyss Surrounds Us! :)"
hehe, the beginning yes but ended up dnf.ing it.might pick it up later but its not for me now.

Catherine wrote: "Seriously striking out with the books I chosefrom the library. Wasn't feeling Winter and got bored after 50 pages with The Dark Days Club. Hopefully A Gathering of Shadows impresses me."

huh. I loved the dark days club.
but yes winter is slow and long.

I finished 6000 stars
starting next

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "@David - Ooh that's so exciting about the high fantasy book!! Hope your edits are going well. :D

@Oda - Glad to hear you are enjoying The Abyss Surrounds Us! :)"

Thank you!! My edits are complete! My agent will begin pitching to publishers next week. NERVOUS

Catherine wrote: "Seriously striking out with the books I chosefrom the library. Wasn't feeling Winter and got bored after 50 pages with The Dark Days Club. Hopefully A Gathering of Shadows impresses me."

I hate when that happens! I've been having less success lately. I've only finished about half the books I've started recently. But I've got some really good ones coming up from the library that I've been waiting for a while for. Hoping they are all good!

I'm currently reading , and though it's good, the "romance" is horrible and oh-so-predictable. I'm over the whole "we can't be together" but "we can't keep our hands off of each other" but "wait, it's impossible" but "we lust each other so much!" LOL Sorry, rant over. I'm focusing on the plot, which is actually quite entertaining!

Victoria wrote: "Elora wrote: "I'm so glad you liked it. :) As someone who thinks Blue Lily, Lily Blue is the weakest link of the series, I'd love to hear why you like it so much and get a different perspective of ..."

Victoria, yup, you're right. BLLB was Blue's book for sure! I was all about Ronan which is why TDT was my favorite. ;)

David wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "@David - Ooh that's so exciting about the high fantasy book!! Hope your edits are going well. :D

@Oda - Glad to hear you are enjoying The Abyss Surrounds Us! :..."

Oh gosh, David! I'm so excited for you!!! :-D

Wishing you the best of luck David!