The island in our hearts buddy read group discussion

Thread for discussing .
The discussion will start next saturday, november 4th.
We will discuss it for 6 weeks. People can read in their own pace, but after 6 weeks we will choose a new read.

I’m really excited to (re)read this with you guys🤣 I hope you’ll like it✌🏼

I'm exciiiiited!

I started it today.
Only read the prelude but I like it.

Oda wrote: "I started it today.
Only read the prelude but I like it."
Good to know! I still have to start (maybe I'm going to read it tonight because of homework).

Obs!
Remember to clarify if you will post SPOILERS first.
Generally say how far you are first and then your ideas that ways its easy.

I probably won't re-read because my TBR is out of control this month (I started four different series in October, what was I thinking?), but I'll follow along with the discussion. I hope you all love it! :]]

Carrie (brightbeautifulthings) wrote: "I probably won't re-read because my TBR is out of control this month (I started four different series in October, what was I thinking?), but I'll follow along with the discussion. I hope you all lo..."
Thank you, Carrie and good luck with finishing the series :)

Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Carrie (brightbeautifulthings) wrote: "I probably won't re-read because my TBR is out of control this month (I started four different series in October, what was I thinking?), but I'll follow along..."

Thank you, sweetpea! <3

I'm starting now!!!

Same! I'm starting tonight :))

Oml only saw this now, I gotta go buy it!! I'm so excited

Anna wrote: "Oml only saw this now, I gotta go buy it!! I'm so excited"

no worries I havent read much dont think any of us have and we have lots of time.

I'm only gonna be able to start next week, hopefully. I'm finishing school so lots of homework, tests to get into college. I'm literally so busy. But I'll catch up.

Nicole wrote: "I'm only gonna be able to start next week, hopefully. I'm finishing school so lots of homework, tests to get into college. I'm literally so busy. But I'll catch up."
Don't worry if you are busy now, we have 6 weeks to finish it. Good luck with your tests!

I started reading it yesterday and read 100 pages more or less. I'm enjoying it!

@Nicole: Don’t worry hun! You’ve got plenty of time to catch up :) I’ve only read up to 50 pages, I’m gonna read it very slowly. Good luck with your exams and do your best!! ☺️✨

@Cri: I’m so happy you’re enjoying it ☺️

omg I just saw this, I am going to try and start next week because this week will be busy af...I hope you all end up enjoying it!

I have gotten to page 40 so not far, but loving it more and more. I like how the world is set up, not info dumping and still not too little its done in a good way.

Oda wrote: "I have gotten to page 40 so not far, but loving it more and more. I like how the world is set up, not info dumping and still not too little its done in a good way."
I have read 200 pages so far and it's so good! When will we post a discussion?

Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Oda wrote: "I have gotten to page 40 so not far, but loving it more and more. I like how the world is set up, not info dumping and still not too little its done in a good way."
I have read 200 page..."

This is the discusson thread. So if you want to talk about character x or y just do it. As long as you say SPOILERS first if it is that is.

Oda wrote: "Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Oda wrote: "I have gotten to page 40 so not far, but loving it more and more. I like how the world is set up, not info dumping and still not too little its done in a ..."
I think I will wait to start posting, there are still some people who have to start reading :)

We should play that game that Kate plays, when she asks herself: "Where are you, Kate?"

I'm curious about your answers XD

Haha, yes! I was just reading this book called The Switch where the characters can pull these switches that put them into different lives (multiple worlds theory-style), and I was thinking that Kate Harker would totally read it. She does that all the time!

Mary ✨ wrote: "We should play that game that Kate plays, when she asks herself: "Where are you, Kate?"

I'm curious about your answers XD"
We should!!

Carrie (brightbeautifulthings) wrote: "Haha, yes! I was just reading this book called The Switch where the characters can pull these switches that put them into different lives (multiple worlds theory-style), and I was t..."
Interesting book! Are you enjoying it so far?

Is it too bad that I have almost reached the end of this book? I tried to read more slowly, but I think that I have found a new favourite book (the last one was The Scorpio Races read in June, a lot of time ago). The writing is amazing and the characters are wonderfully developed, my favourite is August. Also, the fantasy/dystopian world is interesting and original!

Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Is it too bad that I have almost reached the end of this book? I tried to read more slowly, but I think that I have found a new favourite book (the last one was The Scorpio Races re..."

Not bad at all. Usually I would have read more but have had so much university stuff I just havent. Have loved what I have read. I do like you, if I loove a book ad have time I read it in 2-3 sittings.

Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Is it too bad that I have almost reached the end of this book? I tried to read more slowly, but I think that I have found a new favourite book (the last one was The Scorpio Races re..."

Only because now it's over ;-; I'm so glad you liked it! I love the world-building too. Her monsters are so cool and creepy, better than a lot of straightforward horror novels. Ilsa is totally my favorite though. :]]

Carrie (brightbeautifulthings) wrote: "Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Is it too bad that I have almost reached the end of this book? I tried to read more slowly, but I think that I have found a new favourite book (the last one was [book..."
I love her!!

I did as some of you and finished the book.
I have to say, honestly? It wasent for me. Too scary and violent.

Oda wrote: "I did as some of you and finished the book.
I have to say, honestly? It wasent for me. Too scary and violent."
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as I did :(
To me, it didn't seem so scary: I could say it's dark, especially when it comes to August and his thoughts, but also Kate. What did you think of the writing? I mean, this was the first book of Victoria Schwab we have read. I personally think it's amazing and I'll definitely read more her books.

Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Oda wrote: "I did as some of you and finished the book.
I have to say, honestly? It wasent for me. Too scary and violent."
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as I did :(
To me, it didn't seem so..."

I liked the writing but because of the scaryness of the plot I wount at least continue this series.. Might try that magician series of hers.
Still glad I tried the book. Cant say I dont read out of my comfort zone now and then.

Oda wrote: "Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Oda wrote: "I did as some of you and finished the book.
I have to say, honestly? It wasent for me. Too scary and violent."
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as I ..."
Yeah, trying new genres and books is always cool and makes you know you aren't for that thing in this case, but at least you've tried.

Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Oda wrote: "Cri (Addictedtobookss) wrote: "Oda wrote: "I did as some of you and finished the book.
I have to say, honestly? It wasent for me. Too scary and violent."
I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it a..."

Yes it is. Its nice to try something new now and then. Sometimes you discover a new fave, sometimes not but still. Its never bad.

Hows everybody`s reading going?

umm good

I haven't started yet, guys. My life is a mess right now. What's the deadline again?

I just started it ... Sounds promising...

Nicole wrote: "I haven't started yet, guys. My life is a mess right now. What's the deadline again?"

The deadline is 9th december so still lots of time.

finished it cant say its the best book in the world

Oda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I haven't started yet, guys. My life is a mess right now. What's the deadline again?"

The deadline is 9th december so still lots of time."

omg, i'm gonna have to work my ass of to finish in time

Nicole wrote: "Oda wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I haven't started yet, guys. My life is a mess right now. What's the deadline again?"

The deadline is 9th december so still lots of time."

omg, i'm gonna have to work m..."

Dont stress too much. I mean the group is for fun if you cant read it before the 9th read it during xmas. It shouldent be a tedious task you NEED to do, the group is supposed to be fun after all.

So, I finished it! I read in one sitting, I just could not put it down! It was so entertaining and I love it! Can't wait for the second one.
I read the translated version, so I'm curious to see if that will affect how I understand the book in comparison to you guys.
Just to check something, what were the monsters' names in English? In the Brazilian version they were: sunai, malchais and corsais. I imagine they would be slightly different in English.

Nicole wrote: "So, I finished it! I read in one sitting, I just could not put it down! It was so entertaining and I love it! Can't wait for the second one.
I read the translated version, so I'm curious to see if ..."

no actually the monsters names were the same. I dont think translators translate name or not all the time at least.

seems like most in the group loved the book. I`m in the minority there, well I dident hate it so there is that.

FYI, everyone the poll up for the next book is up. The author is Terry Prachett the poll is up till sunday.

Actually, they do translate it sometime which can be extremely annoying, that's why I always prefer to read it in the original language. It really pisses me off to be reading and find a translation mistake. I don't know why, but in Brazil, ya is not translated so well. But I already had the book home, so I didn't buy another one.
Oh my god! Why didn't you like it? The book definitely wasn't life-changing, but it was so entertaining, the characters and the world were complex and the writing was beautiful. I'm curious to hear your input on it.

Nicole wrote: "Actually, they do translate it sometime which can be extremely annoying, that's why I always prefer to read it in the original language. It really pisses me off to be reading and find a translation..."

huh,, well I read mostly in english but when I do read in norwegian I find the nmes are often the same. Maybe its a brazilian thing.

Well I talked about my feelings for it earlier but I might as well say it again. I liked the world, but it was too scary for my taste so that overshadowed other enjoyable things for me.

@Oda oh I understand! Hopefully, you will enjoy more the next book we choose.