Never Too Old For Y.A. & N.A. Books discussion

The book you all took the time to vote for as the clear winner for April's Book of the Month is by Marissa Meyer. This book covers the theme of Retellings and I've been meaning to read this one, and most of her other books but haven't had the chance. If you are like me and have yet to read this or if you have and just want to re-read or participate in the discussion, please join us here. Get ready to grab your copies to begin the first day of April.

Happy Reading!

This book was amazing!! Literally mind blown with the writing and plot. Enjoy everybody!

Can't wait to start it!! I love this author and I've been meaning to read this one since last year and had completly forgoten about it....

Sammy wrote: "This book was amazing!! Literally mind blown with the writing and plot. Enjoy everybody!"

So good to hear :) can't wait to start it

Phoenix2 wrote: "Can't wait to start it!! I love this author and I've been meaning to read this one since last year and had completly forgoten about it...."

Woohoo...this will be great to read altogether

Sammy wrote: "This book was amazing!! Literally mind blown with the writing and plot. Enjoy everybody!"

I enjoyed this one as well Sammy.

Phoenix2 wrote: "Can't wait to start it!! I love this author and I've been meaning to read this one since last year and had completly forgoten about it...."

Whoohoo Phoenix. I hope you love it.

I read this a few months ago and liked it, but I didn't think it was as spectacular as all the reviews I had seen for it. I actually don't remember too much of it now except for key points and how over the top the audiobook narration was. I think it would make a pretty cool movie though.

I LOVED this read!! Enjoy everyone :)

Farren wrote: "I read this a few months ago and liked it, but I didn't think it was as spectacular as all the reviews I had seen for it. I actually don't remember too much of it now except for key points and how ..."

I think it would be a good movie as well Farren. They have been making some really good movies out of books the past few years. I guess Hollywood is out of ideas.

I love seeing books come to life, even if they change some stuff, so I'm cool with them running out of ideas =)

Farren wrote: "I love seeing books come to life, even if they change some stuff, so I'm cool with them running out of ideas =)"

Me to :)

I've been wanting to read this for a while, and have recently gotten interested in re telling s , I'm just wondering, do I have to read Meyers other books first or is this a standalone

This is a standalone

How are you guys liking this one. I enjoyed it and it got me craving retellings and I don't normally like them.

Tracy wrote: "How are you guys liking this one. I enjoyed it and it got me craving retellings and I don't normally like them."

I haven't started it yet but plan on doing so very soon since April is upon us...I can't wait and for you to enjoy this Retelling it must be good :)

I really did enjoy it Sylvia.

I didn't want it to end! I need more of it!

Juanita wrote: "I didn't want it to end! I need more of it!"

Yeah Juanita. Glad you enjoyed it.

I couldn't get into it :'(. I'll have get again from the library because I've only heard great things about it. I think I'm getting my reading mojo back

Breesc23 wrote: "I couldn't get into it :'(. I'll have get again from the library because I've only heard great things about it. I think I'm getting my reading mojo back"

Hope you like it better the second time Breesc. So glad you got your mojo back :)

I liked it but didnt love it. It was just meh I wa really expecting so much more from Marissa Meyer I guess.

So far I'm finding it pleasant since I've only read 19% but enough to keep me interested. I'm definitely intrigued by the story and characters.

I hope it's as good as the Lunar chronicles series.

Stephanie wrote: "I hope it's as good as the Lunar chronicles series."

I didn't think it was quite that good, but I still really loved it! Its very different, although the writing's still superb. I like Marissa Meyer's writing!

I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol

Sylvia wrote: "I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol"

Ugh I hate that. The next time I pick up my book I'm so confused and have to backtrack lol

Jenny wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "I hope it's as good as the Lunar chronicles series."

I didn't think it was quite that good, but I still really loved it! Its very different, although the writing's still superb. ..."

It didn't WOW me either Jenny but I''m not one for retellings and I did enjoy this one. He writing is very good and I found myself laughing many many times. If a book can make me laugh then I tend to like it.

Sylvia wrote: "I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol"

I hope it's because you are falling asleep Sylvia. I liked this one and I'm not real keen on retellings, as you know. However I did listen to it and that makes a big difference sometimes. If the narrator is good they can totally change the feel of a book.

Farren wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol"

Ugh I hate that. The next time I pick up my book I'm so confused ..."

I'm sorry that is happening to you Farren. That could be frustrating. I didn't have that problem and i usually do with retellings.

Farren wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol"

Ugh I hate that. The next time I pick up my book I'm so confused ..."

Hahaha. Yes! I always have to re-read so many times.

Tracy wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol"

I hope it's because you are falling asleep Sylvia. I liked this o..."

I'm hoping it's because of that and not the actual story.

Sylvia wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol"

I hope it's because you are falling asleep Sylvia. ..."

Hace you picked it back up Sylvia? I hope it's better for you.

Tracy wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Sylvia wrote: "I'm 32% in a finding it a little flat, not sure why but hoping it's because I was falling asleep while reading lol"

I hope it's because you are falling ..."

Haven't had the chance to do any reading in a couple of days so I can't tell you but will definitely let you know when I get back to it.

Is it too late to start?

Summer wrote: "Is it too late to start?"

Absolutely not Summer.

Starting Heartless today. I'm not really big on retellings and I hate Alice in wonderland but I'm hoping my mind will get changed.

Shaw wrote: "Starting Heartless today. I'm not really big on retellings and I hate Alice in wonderland but I'm hoping my mind will get changed."

Me either Shaw. Retellings just don't do it for me however I was able to disassociate this one and rather enjoyed it.

What an awesome book this was! It's rekindled my love of YA as I was getting bored with the same topics. You know, 16 year olds who are the only ones who can save humanity from aliens/vampires/plague etc etc whether it's on earth, in space or somewhere else! It was refreshing to read a novel about a girl who tried to fight her destiny, including marriage, and in the end there was no happily-ever-after. I love these background stories and I'm looking forward to reading Hunted by Megan Spooner.

Nicole wrote: "What an awesome book this was! It's rekindled my love of YA as I was getting bored with the same topics. You know, 16 year olds who are the only ones who can save humanity from aliens/vampires/plag..."

Exactly Nicole!

Hi all, I'm new to this and be easy on me , as I'm sure it's probably posted in the guidelines or description. Is this the discussion, or is there a link I should be looking for? I did read the book, and I enjoy hearing thoughts on the book.

Stephanie wrote: "Hi all, I'm new to this and be easy on me , as I'm sure it's probably posted in the guidelines or description. Is this the discussion, or is there a link I should be looking for? I did read the boo..."

Discussions take place right here so feel free to talk about the book

Stephanie wrote: "Hi all, I'm new to this and be easy on me , as I'm sure it's probably posted in the guidelines or description. Is this the discussion, or is there a link I should be looking for? I did read the boo..."

Would love to hear what you think about it Stephanie.

Did everyone like this book but me?

Shaw wrote: "Did everyone like this book but me?"

No Shaw. There were several that didn't like it. I rather enjoyed it but I don't read many retellings.

Nicole wrote: "What an awesome book this was! It's rekindled my love of YA as I was getting bored with the same topics. You know, 16 year olds who are the only ones who can save humanity from aliens/vampires/plag..."

I feel the same way Nicole!

I did do a BookTube review on this one on my channel, the first half is spoiler-free ( I warn you before I start talking spoilers) if anyone wants to hear my in-depth thoughts on this one!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Jaq...

Shaw wrote: "Did everyone like this book but me?"

I liked it enough but I personally thought it was overrated. I know how you feel though because I seem to be the only person who doesn't like this narrator. I didn't like her reading Caraval either.

Shaw wrote: "Did everyone like this book but me?"

I'm halfway and I think I'm going to shelve it. I just can't get into it or feel compelled to read on ugh this bothers me so much. I've tried several times to keep reading but I fall asleep every time but can stay awake for other books lol so you are not the only one.

Many times I thought about giving up on it but I pushed on. Now I wish I hadn't.