David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

I'm now reading and !

Finished The Winner's Curse and was surprised at how much I liked it. There were some flaws, but it was good. Currently reading The Crown and I'll be giving An Ember in the Ashes another shot.

@Caitlin - Glad you enjoyed The Abyss Surrounds Us! I agree, it does have kind of an epic sci-fi/action-movie feel to it, haha.

@Harlee - Awesome, I will have to check it out. :)

I've finished Legend of The East Road, and also read both Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, the Warrior Princess of Deheubarth and What's In My Shorts?

Now I'm reading Great Expectations.

About to start The Last Star. I LOVED the first book but just thought the second one was okay. Hoping this one is the anchor of the series. :)

David wrote: "I am starting !!!!!"

Meeeee tooo!!! :-D

Caitlin wrote: "I just finished The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie and enjoyed it, definitely a summer blockbuster kind of book.

Now I'm starting Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel. I am so excited to dive..."

Loved !!! I want to reread this one! Maybe I'll do audio this time. :)

Karen wrote: "Caitlin wrote: "I just finished The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie and enjoyed it, definitely a summer blockbuster kind of book.

Now I'm starting Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel. I am so..."

Sleeping Giants was so good! I wonder if the audio production has multiple narrators?

Just started - it's good but detached feeling.

Lauren wrote: "Karen wrote: "Caitlin wrote: "I just finished The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie and enjoyed it, definitely a summer blockbuster kind of book.

Now I'm starting Sleeping Giants by Sylvain N..."

Yes it does! Jen listened to the audio and did a booktube review and included samples. Made me really want to get the audiobook!

Finished the other day so now I am 8 chapters into

Finished The Crown, which I LOVED. In fact LOVED the whole series. Now reading Hush, Hush and if it completely sucks and I can't stand it, I'll move on to My Lady Jane.

Just started
It's got a vibe to it, but much darker. I have a feeling I'm going to be deliciously scared at things going bump in the night!

Elora wrote: "Just started
It's got a vibe to it, but much darker. I have a feeling I'm going to be deliciously scared at things going bump in..."

The Monstrumologist series is much darker than Jackaby, but its deliciously creepy and good! Loved it!

Loved Monstrumologist! Very very creepy indeed.

finished
a must read for EVERYONE.

will pick up now.

Elora wrote: "Just started
It's got a vibe to it, but much darker. I have a feeling I'm going to be deliciously scared at things going bump in..."

AHHH I LOVE THE MONSTRUMOLOGIST. <3 Actually I read Jackaby because I thought it sounded similar to The Monstrumologist, and then I was kinda disappointed that it wasn't as scary, lol. :P

The Monstrumologist is such a great book.

Decided this week is "Reread the ENTIRE Unwind Dystology" week.

Storm wrote: "Decided this week is "Reread the ENTIRE Unwind Dystology" week."

YES!! I've done that!! I think it's better the second time around!

This group is crazed!! Lol! Definitely a creepy read!

Karen wrote: "Storm wrote: "Decided this week is "Reread the ENTIRE Unwind Dystology" week."

YES!! I've done that!! I think it's better the second time around!"

I just finished my reread of Unbound so I'm looking forward to rereading the rest... Especially Unwind since well it is my favorite book of all time. I've reread it hundreds of times since I was a teenager and it just gets better and better as I got older. (Now I just need to get a new copy... My paperback is dust ridden and old and I'm nervous looking into getting a new hardback. I want the old cover art, not the new stuff)


And oh yeah we're all nuts for The Monstrumologist. It took me awhile but it was worth the read. So vivid and descriptive.

I bought the entire Monstrumologist series because everyone here talks about liking it so much. Now I just need to read them! (I was kind of waiting until October but I don't know if I'll be able to wait)

Caitlin wrote: "I bought the entire Monstrumologist series because everyone here talks about liking it so much. Now I just need to read them! (I was kind of waiting until October but I don't know if I'll be able t..."

Oh yea, definitely GREAT read for Halloween! ;)

I've been reading today. It's sooooo good and really emotional! Definitely a crazy ride!

I think I'll be starting after this one. I'm seeing a lot of hype about it from the booktubers I follow.

Also still listening to . It's very long (22 hours) and even sped up, it's taking a long time to get through. But it is good! I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would! :)

Oh wow! So glad you all like Monstrumologist. I can't wait to read more.
Karen, I really liked Station Eleven. It was different than what I expected--a new take on the world coming to an end.

Elora wrote: "Oh wow! So glad you all like Monstrumologist. I can't wait to read more.
Karen, I really liked Station Eleven. It was different than what I expected--a new take on the world coming to an end."

It looks good, Elora! I love a good apocalyptic tale!

Set down Hush, Hush cause I wasn't feeling it, but kept it on my bookshelf and may give it another shot later. Reading My Lady Jane right now instead.

@Caitlin I read the last one in October and was so glad I did, it was super creepy and fit the mood! But they are really good so whenever you read them you'll hopefully like them :)

Caitlin wrote: "I bought the entire Monstrumologist series because everyone here talks about liking it so much. Now I just need to read them! (I was kind of waiting until October but I don't know if I'll be able t..."

I read the first one the week before Halloween, and it legitimately scared me!!

Finished YOWZA, only took me a week! (That's a long time for me!) This series is only a duology, so I think she actually squeezed 2 books into this last book. It was over 500 pages, and a very dense read. But, I did like it! Lots was happening! I wished I'd liked this series as much as "Incarnate", but it was still a fun fantasy for me!

Also finished which I really liked, I think my fave of the series yet! I did see the twist coming, though. I'm hoping to finally finish up this series soon!

Next I'm reading and

The Monstrumologist is SO GOOD!!!! Enjoy! And I still like Jackaby, for different reasons, but I would definitely rate The Monstrumologist way higher :)

And like Karen, I am lurving Morning Star. It is so so good.

Can't seem to get into which is really disappointing because it seems like a ton of people are loving it. I keep picking it up for a few pages and then keep setting it down.
What is keeping my interest is the How is this the same author as the 5th wave? I liked that series, but I'm loving this one. This book is unbelievable! :)

David wrote: "The Monstrumologist is SO GOOD!!!! Enjoy! And I still like Jackaby, for different reasons, but I would definitely rate The Monstrumologist way higher :)

And like Karen, I am lurving Morning Star. ..."

Agreed on Jackaby vs Monstrumologist! Jackaby is more of a "supernatural Sherlock Holmes" type of story. Its more mystery than horror. I would classify the Monstrumologist as horror!

I finished Great Expectations, and am now about half way through Harriet the Spy.

July's BotM poll is up! So many good choices! https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Jenny wrote: "Elora wrote: "Just started
It's got a vibe to it, but much darker. I have a feeling I'm going to be deliciously scared at things..."

The Monstrumologist series is one of my all time favorites - hope you enjoy it Elora!

Jenny wrote: "Finished YOWZA, only took me a week! (That's a long time for me!) This series is only a duology, so I think she actually squeezed 2 books into this last book. I..."

The Darkest Days Club was awesome - happy reading!

Elora wrote: "Can't seem to get into which is really disappointing because it seems like a ton of people are loving it. I keep picking it up for a few pages and then keep settin..."

I know, right?? I read The Monstrumologist books first and they totally blew me away––so I had extremely high hopes for The 5th Wave and then I was pretty disappointed. It does not feel like the same author at all!

Brigid I think you started this whole Monstrumoligist thing in the first place way before the 5th Wave. You raved about it so I read it then I raved about it so David and Jenny and the gang read it and loved it and the love spread on and on. I think the author owes you royalties :) I remember I kept telling David to read it even though he didn't like the 5th Wave because IMO it is so much better - I'm so glad he did because he has encouraged others to read it too :)

Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Brigid I think you started this whole Monstrumoligist thing in the first place way before the 5th Wave. You raved about it so I read it then I raved about it so David and Jenny and the gang read it..."

You are correct, Heidi. That's exactly what happened! Brigid is "The Monstrumologist Book Pusher"!

And YOU are "The Knife of Never Letting Go Book Pusher"! ;)

Yup Karen! I think we deserve a free signed book mark or something. Hahaha

Elora wrote: "Can't seem to get into which is really disappointing because it seems like a ton of people are loving it. I keep picking it up for a few pages and then keep settin..."

LOL! I know, right? I wasn't a fan of the 5th Wave, but I'm glad many people in this group convinced me to read the Monstrumologist. SO GOOD

David wrote: "Elora wrote: "Can't seem to get into which is really disappointing because it seems like a ton of people are loving it. I keep picking it up for a few pages and th..."

And I'm glad you pushed me to read it!

I actually put the Monstrumologist on my TBR list. I might have to give it a shot before reading The 5th Wave.

Jenny wrote: "David wrote: "Elora wrote: "Can't seem to get into which is really disappointing because it seems like a ton of people are loving it. I keep picking it up for a fe..."

Yay Jenny :)

I got distracted and instead of continuing with I picked up the iron druid 3 and 4, onto book 5 now. Loove that series. Soo fun, yet so addicting and smart.

Oda wrote: "I got distracted and instead of continuing with I picked up the iron druid 3 and 4, onto book 5 now. Loove that series. Soo fun, yet so addicting and smart."

Fun series! I've read the first book on audio but haven't gotten to the rest of them yet. LOVE Oberon!

I see the author ALL THE TIME in Phoenix. He lives here and is at every book event I've gone to. I was chatting with him last month and although I didn't have any new books for him to sign (I got the books I have all signed a few years ago), he still gave me a newer signed bookmark. He's VERY funny! The books take place very near to where I live.

Really tight race in the July Book of the Month poll!

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...