Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion

I added The Sky Is Everywhere to my tbr pile :)

Wow, I'm so glad you all thought Gone was such a good book. I just checked it out from the library and was a little scared of the size.

I just started Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty a few minutes ago.

Heidi wrote: "I add The Sky Is Everywhere to my tbr pile :)"

Yay! Forewarning: I am not an easy crier.. but this book moved me to tears. It was beautiful. :]

I meant added - not add. I can spell!

Just starting Hush, Hush. Excited to start reading it.

Just started on audio book.

Jaimie wrote: "anyone read ? Is it bad that I kind of want to read every other chapter (j.green's) and then maybe go back and read the others?"

I loved ! I too preferred John Green's chapters over David Levithan's but it was an overall great read. I love Tiny Cooper! It ties together, so I wouldn't recommend skipping chapters.

Victoria wrote: "Wow, I'm so glad you all thought Gone was such a good book. I just checked it out from the library and was a little scared of the size.

I just started Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty a few mi..."

I've read Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings. I'm currently reading Charmed Thirds. I liked the first two, but the main character is getting on my nerves in this third installment, but I still plan on finishing the series.

I just got The Knife of Never Letting Go from the library, and I'm having a difficult time getting into it. Has anyone read it?

Lani wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "anyone read ? Is it bad that I kind of want to read every other chapter (j.green's) and then maybe go back and read the others?"

I lo..."

Yeah, I figured that out pretty quickly. I liked DL's chapters but it took a little getting used to his style. I get that the two different styles helped you keep track of what Will you were reading but at first it was distracting.

Laura wrote: "I just got The Knife of Never Letting Go from the library, and I'm having a difficult time getting into it. Has anyone read it?"

Yes. I read both books 1 & 2. The writing style is very weird, and the first book took me some time to get used to. Once I did, I liked it (hence reading the second book). It is a very strange series though.

Bluemoon - you aren't supposed to like those Coates kids!

Finishing Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side today!

Thanks for your response, Heidi! Hmmm, I'll have to read a little farther and see how it goes.

Laura wrote: "Thanks for your response, Heidi! Hmmm, I'll have to read a little farther and see how it goes."

No problem. Like I said it is weird. What part are you at? I didn't get into it until the middle.

Just started . Still listening to Fire on audio.

I was just at the very beginning. Todd just discovered the spot with no Noise. Sometimes I judge books very quickly (probably too quickly) and drop them. But I can definitely stick out a boring beginning if I have reason to believe it'll get better. Might as well give it a shot.

How are you liking Fire?

Almost done with and will be starting next. THEN I will finally get to (I think). ;) Gotta read it next month for my other YA group.

I'm going to be starting Unwind soon too, right after I finish Incarceron. I gotta say, I'm loving it so far. A little confusing, but still good. (Sorry to disagree with you Bluemoon, but I'm actually liking it more than Gone) But I think you lowered my expectations a bit, making it a nice surprise (so THANKS)

Just finished and are now starting

Brittany wrote: "I'm going to be starting Unwind soon too, right after I finish Incarceron. I gotta say, I'm loving it so far. A little confusing, but still good. (Sorry to disagree wi..."

Ugh Brittany! I just decided to return my copy of Incarceron to the library because Jaimie and Bluemoon weren't super excited about it.

Louise - were you on the love it or hate it side of Fallen???

Shannen wrote: "Almost done with and will be starting next. THEN I will finally get to (I think). ;) Gotta read it n..."

I'll be starting Unwind for the same group!

How are you liking the Darkest Powers books?? I've heard good and bad things and I'm going back and forth on whether I want to read them or not.

Im on the "love" it side ;p

Laura wrote: "I was just at the very beginning. Todd just discovered the spot with no Noise. Sometimes I judge books very quickly (probably too quickly) and drop them. But I can definitely stick out a boring beg..."

Fire is just ok so far, and not as good as Graceling, but I still have quite a bit to go so I may change my mind.
Stick it out with The Knife, it gets much better after he meets the girl. It is funny, because I totally remember being right where you are in the book and also wanting to give up on it!

Fire is starting to get really interesting Heidi, so keep with it. I think it isn't as good as Graceling because Fire isn't nearly as strong a woman as Katsa was, but it's part of her character. I like to see the author has the talent to write a really good protagonist that is fairly vulnerable even if she does have special abilities.

Oh I will finish it. It is no City of Bones!

Heidi - I liked Incarceron, 4 stars! It was Bluemoon that didn't like it. It just took me a couple chapters to get really into it.

Kourtni - I've really liked The Darkest Powers books. They aren't Graceling or The Hunger Games but they are better than the House of Night series. They are definitely on the younger side of YA, if that makes sense. You and I seem to have similar tastes so you would probably like it. :)

Shannen wrote: "Kourtni - I've really liked The Darkest Powers books. They aren't Graceling or The Hunger Games but they are better than the House of Night series. They are definitely on the younger side of YA, ..."

Thanks Shannen, that makes perfect sense. I read 20 pages into the first House of Night book and couldn't make myself go any further. They are set in my home town and it wierded me out for some reason. Haha. Not to mention I tried to read it right after I read Twilight for the first time and I kept comparing them. It was a no go for me. But I think I'll try out the Darkest Powers books and see what happens!

I like the House of Night books but the last book or two hasn't been very good. (They definitely aren't Twilight!) The story is being dragged out too much. Also, I think the writing style is pretty elementary but the plot has some mature moments.

Heidi wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I'm going to be starting Unwind soon too, right after I finish Incarceron. I gotta say, I'm loving it so far. A little confusing, but still good. (Sor..."

Sorry Heidi. I'm not finished with it, but at this point I would give it 4 stars... just like Jaime.

About 170 pages into A Great and Terrible Beauty and I'm having mixed feelings. The story is interesting, but I don't think I'd be too torn up if I didn't finish it (I will though). Hopefully it picks up soon!

Laura wrote: "I just got The Knife of Never Letting Go from the library, and I'm having a difficult time getting into it. Has anyone read it?"

I'd say finish it if you can. I liked that Todd pretty much acted the way you'd expect (age & circumstances). There was one thing that happened that I couldn't look past that made me hate the book, but other than that I actually liked it.

I hadn't planned on reading the next one but lately I've been wanting to.

Becca wrote: "Fire is starting to get really interesting Heidi, so keep with it. I think it isn't as good as Graceling because Fire isn't nearly as strong a woman as Katsa was, but it's part of her character. I ..."

Yeah, Cansrel was hardcore though. I would have been terrified of him!

I just finished Zen and Xander Undone - got it as an ARC. It was good, just not sure I would put it in my 7th grade classroom library. Next is If I Stay - anyone read it?

Cansrel was definitely scary without a doubt, but I think Leck is just as scary in Graceling, maybe scarier since he had a propensity for kids. Awesome series so far! Can't wait for Bitterblue.

Jen wrote: "I just finished Zen and Xander Undone - got it as an ARC. It was good, just not sure I would put it in my 7th grade classroom library. Next is If I Stay - anyone read it?"

I liked If I Stay. At parts it was sad, but also very funny at times. It's a fast read, too.

Becca wrote: "Cansrel was definitely scary without a doubt, but I think Leck is just as scary in Graceling, maybe scarier since he had a propensity for kids. Awesome series so far! Can't wait for Bitterblue."

True, true. Her villains are good, that's for sure.

Scary good, I wonder who it's going to be in Bitterblue or if the two worlds are going to come together. I should probably be posting this on the Graceling thread, but whatever.

Just finished The Hunger Games and I LOVED IT! I'm hooked. Haven't decided if I'm Team Peeta or Gale yet, I'm gunna wait until I read the second book to choose.

Chelly812 wrote: "Just finished The Hunger Games and I LOVED IT! I'm hooked. Haven't decided if I'm Team Peeta or Gale yet, I'm gunna wait until I read the second book to choose."

Just say you're Team Gale girl, it's ok. We got your back.

Becca wrote: "Scary good, I wonder who it's going to be in Bitterblue or if the two worlds are going to come together. I should probably be posting this on the Graceling thread, but whatever."

I wonder too! I wonder what Bitterblue will be like. She was so serious to be so young.

Peep wrote: "Chelly812 wrote: "Just finished The Hunger Games and I LOVED IT! I'm hooked. Haven't decided if I'm Team Peeta or Gale yet, I'm gunna wait until I read the second book to choose."

Just say you're..."

Lol, maybe I will be Team Gale, but let's see what happens in Catching Fire, cuz Gale was hardly in Hunger Games and Peeta was in so much of it, so it would be unfair for me to pick either one at this point.

Peep wrote: I wonder too! I wonder what Bitterblue will be like. She was so serious to be so young.

I thought the same thing. And I'm wondering if she's graced as well. She may be a little old for a grace to settle, but she wasn't very childlike either. Maybe she's a whole different breed, like graced without the eyes to give it away.

I think I mentioned I'm listening to The Ruins of Gorlan which is the first book in the Ranger's Apprentice series. I'm enjoying it very much so far. I hope I'm not disappointed.

Chelly812 wrote: "Just finished The Hunger Games and I LOVED IT! I'm hooked. Haven't decided if I'm Team Peeta or Gale yet, I'm gunna wait until I read the second book to choose."

Wait until you read Catching Fire - excellent!!!! I'm anxiously awaiting the release of Mockingjay!!!

Becca wrote: "I think I mentioned I'm listening to The Ruins of Gorlan which is the first book in the Ranger's Apprentice series. I'm enjoying it very much so far. I hope I'm not disappointed."
I read the Ranger's Apprentice books and really enjoyed them!

Jaimie wrote: "Lani wrote: "Jaimie wrote: "anyone read ? Is it bad that I kind of want to read every other chapter (j.green's) and then maybe go back and read the oth..."

After hearing DL speak about the style at a book signing, it made more sense. He said it has to do with how his Will is more himself through IM and texting than he is in person. Therefore he thinks in IM and texting, which in this day and age is all about lack of puncuation and capitals. So it's not just a distinguishing factor, it's also to give more insight on his Will.

I'm moving my way through the Megan Macafferty Jessica Darling series and have read Sloppy Firsts, Second Helpings, Charmed Thirds, and am now a couple chapters into Fourth Comings.

I really enjoyed the first two books, but am a bit miffed with the third and now the beginning of the fourth book. Jessica's actions aren't matching up with her words. I've read a sneak peak of the fifth book which looks really promising, so I will complete the series although I really just want to skip the rest of this fourth book.