Michael’s Comments (group member since Aug 18, 2014)

Michael’s comments from the BOOKHUNTERS | Read-Along group.

Hey all, my name's Michael. I'd really appreciate if you gave my channel a try. I do all kinds of book related videos (reviews, tags, skits) mostly involving YA lit and have a really awkward sense of humor, aha: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kj...

Helen wrote: "Just being a critic for everything I'm going to try really hard to say some good stuff before I get too negative. I really like the premise of the story, of the overall story, and this beginning is..."

Interesting. The weird dynamic between Tana and Aiden actually makes me more intrigued. I like it when characters have characteristics that make them messed up because it makes them more realistic to me. And the age thing is a problem often in YA :(

Here's just some general points for discussion but feel free to mention anything from these chapters!

How did you feel about the book over all?

Did you find yourself wishing there were more?

How does this stand against other Holly Black novels that you have read?

These are just some basic points but feel free to talk about anything within these chapters!

How are you feeling about the story?

Can you see where it's headed?

Is the middle starting to lag for you?

Here's some general points but feel free to talk about anything within these chapters!

How do you guys feel about the plot setup?

Do you like the characters?

Does this feel fresh or derivative of other vampire related works?

David we got it :D

Laura wrote: "Not necessarily Christmas-themed, but there's a Christmas tree farmer in it . . . "The Theory of Everything" by J.J. Johnson."

haha, finding Christmas themed books was more difficult than originally anticipated

Anna wrote: "maybe "let it snow"?"

Got it!

Roger wrote: "Maybe... My true love gave to me."

We got you covered ;)

I'm with you guys. It was an interesting opening. I just usually like books to have a plot and it doesn't seem like very much is going to happen during this.

Feel free to discuss ANYTHING from the final part of the book here!!

Some possible points for discussion...

How did you feel about the ending? Did you see it coming?

How did you like the book over all?

Who was your favorite character?

Will you read more from Benjamin Alire Saenz after this?

Feel free to discuss ANYTHING from the penultimate part of the novel here!!

Some possible points for discussion...

Can you predict how this is going to wrap up?

Are you excited or sad that the book is almost over? Or both?

Feel free to discuss ANYTHING from the fourth part of the novel here!!

Some possible discussion points...

Where do you think the story is headed?

Do you find the middle parts to drag on?

Feel free to discuss ANYTHING from the third part of the novel!!

Some possible points for discussion...

How are you feeling about the plot?

Are you liking it more or less than you did when it started?

Feel free to discuss ANYTHING from the second part of the book!!

Some possible discussion points...

how do you feel about the pace of the novel?

Are you connecting with any particular character?

Do you have any hopes/expectation about where this will go?

Feel free to discuss ANYTHING from the first part of the book here!!

Some possible discussion points...

-What did you all think of the intro?

-How did you feel about Aristotle's first person narration?

-Do you all like it so far?

Hey everyone! So, us moderators already have some plans for the theme of the month in the upcoming months, but since you're all so awesome we wanted to know what ideas you all have as well :)

Comment with your ideas for themes and genres you think would be fun to read and they just might end up influencing what type of book we all read in the future!

Mpauli wrote: "A little suggestion. In the group I'm moderating, we're also broadcasting a message (can be done from the group's members page on the bottom) that reaches all group members and informs them about t..."

Thanks for the info :D

Jayla wrote: "So will the poll be up on the 1st as well?"

Yep, that's the plan :)

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