Book Junkies discussion

I'm excited for this steampunk one, aren't you all?:)

Oh, here's a link to the book if you wanna check it out: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60...

Leviathan, yes! I hope Scott Westerfield won't disappoint.

I love the alternate history! :)

Hey, I got started last night. I almost choke myself to stop reading. I'm currently at the end of chapter 3. :D

So what do you think? the progress of the story? the illustrations?

I'm stuck at chapter 7, 0_o

This is an AMAZING series! It's a good introduction to steampunk, for those who have no idea what it's about.

I started it today. So far its really good. I've read a few other steampunk books (I'm hooked on the subculture in general) and I'm really excited to finally be reading it. Does anyone else like the steampunk genre/subculture? If so, what books did you really like?

Started this this morning. So far I'm not really liking the flavor that it's giving off. I feel like I'm stuck inside of a mix Xenogears and History Channel's special of the time era between WWI & WWII. I forgot to read the synopsis again. Darvit!

I read all the books, and i ♥♥♥♥♥ them!

Its unputdownable once you hit the twentieth chapter (in my experience). Currently I'm on chapter 32 and stopped last night because it was 3 am and I got work tomorrow, (which is actually today). I'm still sleepy.

So far, how are you guys doing?

I love the fabricated beasts and machines (but mostly the animals). I'm on chapter thirty-one, but my opinion on the book is going to be put on hold until I finish it. Not sure what to think of it yet, but I love the concept.

Stephanie wrote: "I love the fabricated beasts and machines (but mostly the animals). I'm on chapter thirty-one, but my opinion on the book is going to be put on hold until I finish it. Not sure what to think of it ..."

Me too. The modified animals just amazes me. And I'm already done with the book. I'll just wait for you guys to share your experiences here.

Ciaossu!

Just finished it! Leaves you wanting more, so its a good thing its a trilogy! I've already got the second book here, but I have to read the other books I checked out too. So many books, so little time...
Anyways, I found Alek's and Deryn's relationship interesting. It's not like the guy-girl relationship in today's young adult books in that Deryn isn't particularily losing her head over it. Maybe thats because she's trying to pass off as a guy, but I like it. Has anyone else finished it?

Stephanie wrote: "Just finished it! Leaves you wanting more, so its a good thing its a trilogy! I've already got the second book here, but I have to read the other books I checked out too. So many books, so little t..."

I agree. There's a little hint of romance (I don't want to call it romance actually more like sympathy perhaps between Alek and Dylan). I enjoyed it tho some words got me confused... has anyone been bother by the dialogues? the way the characters deliver their words?

Martha wrote: "I confess! I didn't read it! :(
*cringes in fear of stoning*"

HUH!?

*grabs a cute plush toy of a whale and throws it at Martha

How could you? Just kidding. :P

So this thread is gonna be stuck as it is. Ugh, not again.

So guys, anyone of you have read the book before, share your opinions please. (Calling Ansareen, yohoo!!!)

umm... well at first I really thought it was disgusting, i mean using animals like that! eww! but after a while it got interesting and i like how two genres are mixed together.
What do you guys think the mysterious eggs will hatch into?
What did you think of Deryn when she caused Aleks capture when he was just trying to help?

Ansareen wrote: "umm... well at first I really thought it was disgusting, i mean using animals like that! eww! but after a while it got interesting and i like how two genres are mixed together.
What do you gu..."

I was disappointed at Deryn for turning Alek in, but you know, I probably would have trusted him more than she did. He behaved in every way like the enemy, so she had a pretty good reason to distrust him and be on the safe side by letting him get captured.

Ansareen wrote: "umm... well at first I really thought it was disgusting, i mean using animals like that! eww! but after a while it got interesting and i like how two genres are mixed together.
What do you gu..."

Not for me. I was amazed. I wanted to imagine it. I dunno about the eggs... I just have to guess that it must be some prehistoric animal or something from those dinosaur era... THERE GOES MY WILD IMAGINATION!!!

About Deryn, I think she did the right thing. She wants the place in the Leviathan badly, so disappointing her superiors will be a disaster for her. That might sound selfish, though. But hey, everything went well in the end.

Martha wrote: "I know I suck. But I have REALLY good excuse I promise! "

And what is that? *throws dagger looks*

Hahaha! :P

Well I didn't finish this one. I just didn't have enough time to stop, but I will get it finished in the next 10 days or so.
If you're wondering what distracted me then keep a look out for Blue Moon Rising, it was a really fantastic read.

Martha wrote: "Other books :D "

Wickedshizuku wrote: "Well I didn't finish this one. I just didn't have enough time to stop, but I will get it finished in the next 10 days or so.
If you're wondering what distracted me then keep a look out for Blue Mo..."

What books are that, Martha?

Hey wickedshizuku, I checked out Blue Moon Rising. Looks interesting. I haven't read much fantasy these days. I'm going to read it. :)

Hud-c wrote: "Martha wrote: "Other books :D "

Wickedshizuku wrote: "Well I didn't finish this one. I just didn't have enough time to stop, but I will get it finished in the next 10 days or so.
If you're wonde..."

It truly was awesome another plus was that it was smut free. I'm so tired of romance that seems like it's more about bedroom play than the actual plot.

Wickedshizuku wrote: "It truly was awesome another plus was that it was smut free. I'm so tired of romance that seems like it's more about bedroom play than the actual plot...."

Smut free? Something to look forward to.

Agreed. Sometimes the plot/the concept is truly ruined because of the romance. I don't mind sex scenes if its good, but for now I don't think I can tolerate it. That's why I'm reading so many SF novels, Crime fiction, etc. The whole romance thing is less or completely nothing.

Martha wrote: "Hud-c wrote: "ALl the books I read in December :D
..."

Nice Martha. very specific. hahahha

I guess I just have to check your profile for that.

I marked 2 books from your collection. I'm adding that to what I'm going to read for my challenge this year. :)

Out of Breath by B. Richmond & the first on the Daughters of Zeus series by Kaitlin Bevis

The cover of the first book looks creepy, though.

I hope they're good. I read the blurb, sounds interesting. I just hope the mythology one won't disappoint me, I have read a book written by PC Cast which has a mythology theme, and I didn't finish it.