David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

Victoria wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just finished . Very profound!

I'm almost finished with . Rysa's new series is amazing!

I'm over half way finished..."

Thank you! That means the world :)

Karen wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Karen wrote: "I just finished . Very profound!

I'm almost finished with . Rysa's new series is amazing!

I'm over ..."

YAY!!! SO glad you're enjoying Khristine Hvam's take on Siena, she did a FANTASTIC job. And just wait until you hear Andrew Macleod as Dazz, he is PERFECT.

I finished which was SO GOOD. Now I'm reading the sequel, :)

David wrote: "I finished which was SO GOOD. Now I'm reading the sequel, :)"

I LOVE Laurie Halse Anderson! I haven't read these yet, though.

Finished and IT WAS AMAZING!!! LOVED it! What a sequel! I can't wait for the last book!

Finished Empire of Storms. I didn't love it as much as other books in the series there seemed to be a lot of lulls in the narrative. Moving on to Crooked Kingdom.

read today love it.
READ THE SERIES EVERYONE!

starting

Here’s what I’ve read since my last update:

The Jack Russell Adventures (Book 4): The Challenge by Jackie Small
The Jack Russell Adventures (Book 5): The Play by Jackie Small
The Princelings of the East by Jemima Pett
The Princelings and the Pirates by Jemima Pett
The Princelings and the Lost City by Jemima Pett
Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
A New Beginning by Nicole Moore
Kick On! by Nicole Moore

Jenny wrote: "Finished and IT WAS AMAZING!!! LOVED it! What a sequel! I can't wait for the last book!"

AWESOME!!! Can't wait :)

David wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Finally started and I'm loving it! :)"

AWESOME BOOK! Glad you're enjoying it :)"

Thanks David!

I'm also listening to - so far, it isn't quite living up to the first book. But it's still good.

@lauren The first half is a little slow and boring, but give it some time.

Catherine wrote: "@lauren The first half is a little slow and boring, but give it some time."

That's what I've been told...

Right now reading which I am finding a bit harder to get into.

For the #Frightfall Readathon by Seasons of Reading I'm reading which I am loving!

Also going to be starting for the #AYearathon Readathon--the theme this month is Mental Health.

Karen wrote: "I just finished . Very profound!

I'm almost finished with . Rysa's new series is amazing!

I'm over half way finished with [bookcov..."

I LOVED The Road!

Loved the Road too but I will never read it again.

Finished:



And now I'm re-reading:

My September Wrap Up video is up!
https://youtu.be/vVswc1nFt1w

So far this month, I've finished which was good, but not as good as I was hoping.

Also finished which kind of blew me away in how much I loved it. Wasn't expecting to like it that much!

Also finished which was really good, and based somewhat off of the author's own experiences. It made me cry, and one of the better books I've read on teen suicide.

Next I'm reading which I'm super excited about!

Tried to read but just couldn't get into it. Anyone read it? For me it was a little too depressing and didn't feel like I had anything to look forward to or anyone to cheer for :(

Started , pretty good so far!

@David I tried to read that one too, but I had the same feeling within the first couple pages so I DNF'd it.

Catherine wrote: "@David I tried to read that one too, but I had the same feeling within the first couple pages so I DNF'd it."

Good to know you guys! I bought that one on sale to support the author but was very reluctant because it didn't seem like my cup of tea. Now I know it's not.

I read all of D.J. Molles Remaining series which was so very good! So now I am reading another book by him, WOLVES so far very good. A post apocalypse story that needs no zombies. As it says, man is the most dangerous animal alive.

I'm reading have been for a while, not because of the book....everything I read lately I just seem to read very slow. Just something I've been going through for months now! But, at least I'm reading! But this book!! I love it, I really do!! Seems funny to say that when I'm reading it so slowly, but I really love it! In fact, I borrowed it from the library and didn't get to it right away, then when I did I went slowly. Had to return it and digitally you have to get in line again to take it back out and I was enjoying the book so much I didn't want to wait, so I bought it. So you see, I am really loving it!! Has anyone else ever gone through something like this, where you are not really in a slump because you keep reading, but you just read things very slowly compared to what you usually do? I've been like this for so long now :(

David wrote: "Tried to read but just couldn't get into it. Anyone read it? For me it was a little too depressing and didn't feel like I had anything to look forward to ..."

I really enjoyed it, especially once they get to Ohio!

Lauren wrote: "David wrote: "Tried to read but just couldn't get into it. Anyone read it? For me it was a little too depressing and didn't feel like I had anything to lo..."

OH really? For some reason I never thought they'd get out of the asylum! Hmm might consider trying again...just not feeling motivated right now :(

Catherine wrote: "@David I tried to read that one too, but I had the same feeling within the first couple pages so I DNF'd it."

Good to know I'm not the only one who felt that way!

Donna wrote: "I'm reading have been for a while, not because of the book....everything I read lately I just seem to read very slow. Just something I've been going through fo..."

Yes, this sometimes happens to me, too, Donna. Part of my issue is I usually fly through books, but the majority of the time, I'm reading fast paced YA, and they tend to be quick reads. Sometimes its hard for me when I switch to adult or a big fantasy book--because although I'm loving it, I don't finish it within a couple of days, and for some reason, it drives me nuts anymore if I'm reading a book longer than 3 or 4 days! Not sure why, but I think its because I have so many books I want to read, and I get anxious to pick up the next one! LOL! I have to remind myself a lot that its not a race! And to just relax and enjoy what I'm reading (which I am, but I'm anxious too!)

Lauren wrote: "David wrote: "Tried to read but just couldn't get into it. Anyone read it? For me it was a little too depressing and didn't feel like I had anything to lo..."

I haven't read this one yet, but I do own it, so hoping to get to it eventually! I'm nervous now, though, hopefully I'll like it!

Just finished the latest Dune book and about to finish .

And then... I'll be starting !! I'm nervous to start this one as I expect a major book hangover. Eep!! ;-D

Jenny wrote: "Yes, this sometimes happens to me, too, Donna. Part of my issue is I usually fly through books, but the majority of the time, I'm reading fast paced YA, and they tend to be quick reads. Sometimes its hard for me when I switch to adult or a big fantasy book--because although I'm loving it, I don't finish it within a couple of days, and for some reason, it drives me nuts anymore if I'm reading a book longer than 3 or 4 days! Not sure why, but I think its because I have so many books I want to read, and I get anxious to pick up the next one! LOL! I have to remind myself a lot that its not a race! And to just relax and enjoy what I'm reading (which I am, but I'm anxious too!)"

Sounds very familiar. ;)

I finished and it was just an okay read.

Also finished which was very good.

Now I'm rereading

So I've been working on a monster edit (it "consumed my waking days") and didn't have much time for reading or social media. But it's done now, so I'm back.

I read which was absolutely fantastic!

was just alright, but the sequels progressively got better, with the last one being pretty awesome.

was phenomenal. I've found a new fave author. And the title, once I found out what it meant, chills ran down my spine.

I'm currently reading which is just a really fun light read. I'm enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would.

Elora wrote: "So I've been working on a monster edit (it "consumed my waking days") and didn't have much time for reading or social media. But it's done now, so I'm back.

I read [bookcover:Crooked Kingdom|22299..."

YAY Elora, so glad you've discovered Ruta Sepetys, as I have! Salt to the Sea was absolute perfection, so heartbreakingly beautiful. Have you read Out of the Easy? If not, you should!

I was getting a little bored with , but then something crazy and unexpected happened and now I'm fully into it!

Oh yes! Out of the Easy was the first book of hers I read. Her writing is so layered--I can't wait to see what she writes next. I'll have to check out your current read....anything crazy and unexpected happening is right up my alley!

Still reading Crooked Kingdom, but just wanted to point out that Renee Ahdieh is coming out with a new book and I am stoked!!

Oh my goodness! Yes Catherine, I'm super excited that Renee Ahdieh has a new book coming out next spring!!! I've already preordered it!!!

I am reading/listening to THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS which is just amazing, one of the most unique, interesting books I read in a long time. The narration is good, too, British. It is about a young girl about ten or twelve, living in a cell in a building with other kids her age, kept by adults who have classes for the kids, etc. But sometimes they disappear and don't come back. One teacher is Melanie's favorite and she has a conscience about what is going on. Category could be dystopian, post apocalypse, ya.

Ohhhh good to know Donna!! I think that will be the next book I listen to!! I have it on audio!

Donna wrote: "I am reading/listening to THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS which is just amazing, one of the most unique, interesting books I read..."

The narration for this was better than the story for me but I am totally in the minority. Everyone else seems to love it and I just thought it was ok. As usual my character driven ways lead me not to identify with any of the main characters and when that happens I feel somewhat disconnected to the story. As I said the audio narrator was excellent and the story was unique - I just wish I loved it as much as most everyone else did.

I was intrigued by the concept right away. I'm a huge zombie apocalypse fan but this is something else again. I too am into characters and to be in Melanie's head was so touching and to see the teacher's crisis of conscience as she struggles not to feel for these kids, yet can't help herself even at serious danger to herself affected me. I am not even half way yet, they just got out of the enclosure so will get back with my full review when I finish.

Donna wrote: "I was intrigued by the concept right away. I'm a huge zombie apocalypse fan but this is something else again. I too am into characters and to be in Melanie's head was so touching and to see the tea..."

I enjoyed the beginning a lot more than the ending. Trying to figure out the school and everyone's roles was intriguing and I was hooked at the start, I hope you end up loving it like most everyone else :)

Finished my reread of , loved it.

Also finished which I loved. This was my first time reading Ellen Hopkins, and I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future. I love the way she wrote this. The verse was unforgiving and straight to the point, but still beautiful. A sad, scary, and amazing read!

Next I'm reading and rereading

I finally started . Soooooo good!

And I'm about halfway through my audio of . Holy crap, Khristine Hvam is killing it as Siena!! Siena has always been my favorite of all of David's characters and hearing her brought to life is amazing! Perry has made his appearance too! :-D

I finished which was a fun little mystery, and my reread of , which I loved!

I did really, really well for my readathons last week! Doing 2 at the same time was interesting!

For the #AYearathon readathon, I finished 4 books with a total of 1,424 pages!

For the #Frightfall readathon, I finished 5 books with a total of 1,748 pages! My total page count for the week was 3,172! YAY! I had fun with both of these :)

Next I'm moving on to , can't wait!!

Karen wrote: "I finally started . Soooooo good!

And I'm about halfway through my audio of . Holy crap, Khristine Hvam is killing it as Siena!..."

YAY! So glad you're enjoying Khristine Hvam's narration, she is so talented!