David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

@Karen - I really need to read the Red Rising trilogy! Especially from all the great things I've heard about its finale.

Also, I was thinking about listening to Sleeping Giants on audio too! Man, I loved that book so much. I'm still thinking about it!

Caitlin wrote: "@Karen - I really need to read the Red Rising trilogy! Especially from all the great things I've heard about its finale.

Also, I was thinking about listening to Sleeping Giants on audio too! Man,..."

I'm not too far into the audio, about 18%, but I am loving every second!! The nameless guy is being narrated as a weird accent, and it's a little annoying but still really really good!!!

Caitlin wrote: "@Karen - I really need to read the Red Rising trilogy! Especially from all the great things I've heard about its finale.

Also, I was thinking about listening to Sleeping Giants on audio too! Man,..."

Oh and yes... Red Rising trilogy is a HUGE favorite of mine! It ranks up there for me with Lord of the Rings!!

Finished FDSTS and now reading Into the Dim on top of ACOMAF

Karen wrote: "Finished in the wee hours this morning . I have no words. Epic ending to the Red Rising series!

Not sure if I can read today because I'm having a major book hango..."

I agree, the ending to Morning Star was PERFECTION. Wow, what a trilogy. Can't wait for the spin off series!

Karen wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I read Black Horses for the King a couple of days ago.

Then I re-read Hybrid: Pacifier 6 - Expanded Universe. I don't usually count re-read books, bu..."

This is the first time I've read anything by her other than a couple of Pern books (which I read randomly and out of order, since they were accidental finds, and this was years and years ago, so no Goodreads or Google to look up the order). My brother recommended I read Black Horses For The King, and I'm glad he did, because it was an amazing read.

I ended up starting Dumplin' yesterday.

finished
starting

currently reading

Just finished and LOVED it!!!! Now I'm starting

I am currently reading Defiance by C. J. Redwine. It is a dystopian young adult novel which I know has kind of been over done lately. And I do like it so far I'm just not sure it's going to end up on my favorites shelf. Maybe we'll see as I continue to read it!

Katie wrote: "I am currently reading Defiance by C. J. Redwine. It is a dystopian young adult novel which I know has kind of been over done lately. And I do like it so far I'm just not sure it's going to end up ..."

This one fell a little short for me as well. It was an okay book, just didn't knock my socks off!

Hmm I might skip it then, I've been considering it!

Baw, I loved Defiance and the whole trilogy but then again, the first time I read it was back when it was first coming out. I reread it this year and really enjoyed it.

I thought Defiance was okay, wasn't amazing but wasn't bad. I liked her new one, The Shadow Queen, better.

I finished Dumplin'. Then I read The Secret of Shadow Ranch, Liselle, and Knife and Fork. Now I'm reading The Complete H.P. Lovecraft Collection.

Just finished .
It was better than I thought it was going to be.
Review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Hey everyone! Sorry for my absence lately, its been super busy! I did buy and get a few new books, but first I'm going to share my new LIBRARY!!!

YES, I'm finally gettng my own room for my books in my house!!!!!!! This has been a dream since I was a little girl. Its still a work in progress, and will be for awhile, but setting up with what I have right now! Still a bunch of books and shelves to move!



Books all over the floor!


Ashley chilling with some books!


I've got my computer all set up!


And the wall that Darryl built yesterday :)


I'm so so so happy!!!!!

Congrats on your new library Jenny! :)

I'm currently reading

Thanks Rhamichu!

I recently finished Fall of Five, I loved it!

I just finished my ARC of - and it was pretty great!

In fact, I want to share my love of Rachel Caine's The Great Library series (so far) that I'm hosting an international giveaway of a hardcover copy of and my ARC of ! http://never-anyone-else.blogspot.com...

Congratulations on getting a library of your very own, Jenny!

I'm super jealous, by the way.

Jenny wrote: "Hey everyone! Sorry for my absence lately, its been super busy! I did buy and get a few new books, but first I'm going to share my new LIBRARY!!!

YES, I'm finally gettng my own room for my books ..."

Squeeee!! I'm SOOOOOO excited for you, Jenny! Can't wait to see it all finished! :)

Lauren wrote: "I just finished my ARC of - and it was pretty great!

In fact, I want to share my love of Rachel Caine's The Great Library series (so far) that I'm hosting an in..."

Ohhhhh.... I entered! :)

Because of a road trip, I am almost finished with the audiobook of and loving it. I have my friend hooked on it too! We have less than an hour left and can't wait to get back to it tomorrow as we continue our road trip! ;)

Next we'll listen to and/or

reading atm.

Since I stopped being a regular here, I've read many books. I can't remember them all, so I'll narrow it down to a few.

Finished the Artemis Fowl series. Not bad, definitely not a regrettable choice.

I also finished and both of which I liked as their own books, but fell somewhat short for me as series enders. Still, I very much enjoyed both series.

I'm now about halfway through with and, as much as I want to love it, I have mixed feelings so far. I tried to read it once before and DNF. This time I will finish and hopefully be more decisive by the end of the book.

Jenny wrote: "Thanks Rhamichu!

I recently finished Fall of Five, I loved it!"

Nice! Fall of Five was one of my faves in the series. :)

Lauren wrote: "I just finished my ARC of - and it was pretty great!

In fact, I want to share my love of Rachel Caine's The Great Library series (so far) that I'm hosting an in..."

Joined! yey

Tommy wrote: "Since I stopped being a regular here, I've read many books. I can't remember them all, so I'll narrow it down to a few.

Finished the Artemis Fowl series. Not bad, definitely not a regrettable choi..."

Glad you enjoyed both Winter and The Raven King, though it's a shame you were disappointed with them as series endings.

Victoria wrote: "Glad you enjoyed both Winter and The Raven King, though it's a shame you were disappointed with them as series endings."

Hey, thanks :)

Disappointed is a little strong. The letdown was very minor, and it was definitely more on me than the authors. Both books were great, but I loved each series so much the books would have had to been perfect--and my definition of perfect at that--in order to please my outrageously large expectations haha.

Still, great stuff. Glad I read both.

Tommy wrote: "Since I stopped being a regular here, I've read many books. I can't remember them all, so I'll narrow it down to a few.

Finished the Artemis Fowl series. Not bad, definitely not a regrettable choi..."

To me Fire the second in the companion trilogy is the best one. Also Graceling is much better when you reread it, at least in my opinion.

Tommy wrote: "Since I stopped being a regular here, I've read many books. I can't remember them all, so I'll narrow it down to a few.

Finished the Artemis Fowl series. Not bad, definitely not a regrettable choi..."

Hey Tommy!!! We've missed you!

Tommy wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Glad you enjoyed both Winter and The Raven King, though it's a shame you were disappointed with them as series endings."

Hey, thanks :)

Disappointed is a little strong. The letdo..."

Haha! Fair enough.

Lauren wrote: "I just finished my ARC of - and it was pretty great!

In fact, I want to share my love of Rachel Caine's The Great Library series (so far) that I'm hosting an in..."

YAYYY! I entered :)

Karen wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Hey everyone! Sorry for my absence lately, its been super busy! I did buy and get a few new books, but first I'm going to share my new LIBRARY!!!

YES, I'm finally gettng my own room..."

Thanks Victoria and Karen! SUPER EXCITED!!!

Tommy wrote: "Since I stopped being a regular here, I've read many books. I can't remember them all, so I'll narrow it down to a few.

Finished the Artemis Fowl series. Not bad, definitely not a regrettable choi..."

I hope Graceling gets better for you. I loved it. I think the audio helped me get into it more though.

Congrats on your room Jenny!

Finally finished re-reading:



Now I'm trying to finish up:

I am listening to The Fifth Wave

Interested to know your thoughts on 5th Wave Donna

Daniel wrote: "Just finished .
It was better than I thought it was going to be.
Review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Good to know! I've been avoiding that one because I was pretty disappointed in the last two Maze Runner books. Might have to give EoMs a second look. Anyone else read it too?

Karen wrote: "Because of a road trip, I am almost finished with the audiobook of and loving it. I have my friend hooked on it too! We have less than an hour left and can't wa..."

Glad you're getting in some listening time on your road trip! I can't imagine how Illuminae would be in audio, the format is so unique! Enjoy!

I am reading , has anyone read it? It's world building is so creative and thought out, though the book is VERY long. I wish I had more reading time, but I'll get through it eventually :)

Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Congrats on your room Jenny!"

Thank you Heidi :)

David wrote: "Daniel wrote: "Just finished .
It was better than I thought it was going to be.
Review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

I did. I liked it, but I kept comparing it to Ready Player One, and it just doesn't really compare LOL! But it was a good read, I also liked the sequel.

I finally started the other day.

Jenny wrote: "Hey everyone! Sorry for my absence lately, its been super busy! I did buy and get a few new books, but first I'm going to share my new LIBRARY!!!

YES, I'm finally gettng my own room for my books ..."

Your kitty is too cute! Congrats on the new library!

I'm reading but I might DNF it. I'm also rereading so I can finally jump into the next one.

I just finished by Marie Lu. Very good book I highly recommend it. Next I'm going to pick up and perhaps