YA Buddy Readers' Corner ♥ discussion

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I got Artemis, so I'm ready! :P

Well, I have Unearthly to BR tomorrow, so Saturday?

Um....... XD Sorry, no. :( Did you?

Sorry! XD I forgoottt. I'll read it, then we can discuss?

KK.

This has been on the shelf for ages, I might join in soon if I get the chance :)

I loved the first chapter!
(view spoiler)[Artemis and Butler are an interesting pair
I wonder what's in the book that will restore the Fowls former riches! (hide spoiler)]

End of chapter three: (view spoiler)[I had difficulty imagining the scene where Holly entered the pod/shute to arrive on top of the earth lol
So many concepts that I didn't understand :S!

It's interesting how Artemis is painted as a sort of villain as we read the story from Hollys point of view (I quite like her character)! well it did mention Artemis came from a family of criminals haha an he wants to exploit the fairies
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End of chapter 6: Wah! (view spoiler)[Artemis has calculated their every move and has stayed one step ahead! What a mastermind! I wonder if he really does know how to escape the time-field!

I'm not sure if it was the intention of the author to make us take the side of the fairies (because I am...) I'm so confused! (hide spoiler)]

End of chapter 7 (view spoiler)[to think Artemis could be bested by the fairies!
Artemis' comeback words of "I don't like lollipops" to holly was hilarious!!

Shocked when butler was thrown by the troll... (hide spoiler)]

End of chapter 8: phew! (view spoiler)[Butler kicked some serious troll butt!!

Butler kind of scares me but holly healed him for the right reason! Nice demonstration of brotherly love for a sister!

I hope Artemis and the fairies can negotiate something that's fair to both parties! I don't really wanna see any side lose!
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Completed: WOW this book blew my socks off!
(view spoiler)[The end was moving and very impressive! It just goes to show Artemis is not such a heartless criminal after money! He is a 12 year old boy after all!

I thought his wish with Holly was something to save himself from the time field but of course he already got that covered (with his tranquilised drink)

He saved his mother from her depressed state!! Love it! Pure genius! (hide spoiler)]

Restarting on May 20th, 2017.

Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius—and, above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories—they're dangerous! Full of unexpected twists and turns, Artemis Fowl is a riveting, magical adventure.

I did read this when I was maybe twelve, but I don't remember it very well.

So, should we have a set number of chapters per day, or just read at our own pace? :)

I decided to start early, but I won't post my updates until the 20th.

It's tomorrow! *excited* I did read a few chapters, but I'm trying to hold off.

About to start chapter four--(view spoiler)[I don't really like any of the characters, except maybe Holly to some extent. But the plot is good! (hide spoiler)]

Finished chapter four. (view spoiler)[ He's captured Holly. Things are going to go down! (hide spoiler)]

Hey! I'm here, a tad late. But I can start now! And I can catch up and then we could set up a pace if you wanted?

Sounds good! :)
Let me know when you're ready to decide a pace.

We can actually decide now :) I can catch up pretty fast!

Hey guys I think I might join in if that's okay :)

Maybe one chapter per day? There are nine in total, plus the epilogue.

Sounds good to me! So you're on 4 right now? Want to have 5 done by tonight, or tomorrow?

Probably by tomorrow.

Andrea wrote: "Hey guys I think I might join in if that's okay :)"

Okay! :D

Alright sounds great! I'll check in again at the end of chapter 5!

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ Interesting start, but I don't understand how this book is going to help the kid. His mother seems delusional. Poor Juliet. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 4 (view spoiler)[ I liked how Holly stood up to her boss about her job. Seems like fairies are just as prejudiced when it comes to women in the workforce as humans. Ugh. That troll thing was definitely bad, why was Holly putting off her Ritual for so long? I wonder what Artemis plans to do with her... (hide spoiler)]

Raevyn wrote: "Finished chapter four. [spoilers removed]"

Definitely!

Chapter 6 These chapters are starting to get quite long. (view spoiler)[ How do the fairies not seem to think that Artemis has some kind of knowledge from them, like their holy Book . He's been ahead of their every move, come on guys. Stop doing and start thinking. At least, Root deciding not to play by the rules could be a potentially helpful move. I wonder what will happen next... (hide spoiler)]

@Andrea Yea I noticed that! There was a jump especially between chapter 2 and 3!

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ It had to be the troll. I hope things will work out for Holly now. She could use her favor from Butler to get out of there perhaps and wipe their memories? I'm excited to see how it will all end. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Interesting ending. I kinda wish the LEP had gotten their gold back, but maybe they'll find Mulch in one of the sequels. As for the LEP and Artemis, I have a feeling they're not done with each other yet. (hide spoiler)]

At chapter 4! Will be reading chapter 5 soon :)

Andrea wrote: "Chapter 4 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I'm curious too as to why the Ritual was put off for so long, is it that much of a hassle? Like 4 whole years without renewing magic + being ambitious don't seem to completely go hand in hand (hide spoiler)]

Raevyn wrote: "About to start chapter four--[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Definitely agree. Not a fan of the characters but atleast the story is decent so far! (hide spoiler)]

Finished chapter five. (view spoiler)[It's a decent twist on folklore/mythology involving fairies, but I stand by my complaint about the characters! Who am I supposed to like again? (hide spoiler)]

Raevyn wrote: "Finished chapter five. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I think Artemis is supposed to be one of those characters you love/hate at the same time. Holly and the rest of the LEP are supposedly the "good guys" so maybe them? Holly grew on me eventually and I liked Foaly too. (hide spoiler)]

I finished chapter five but completely forgot to update! Working on chap 6 today!

@Andrea--(view spoiler)[I'm beginning to like Foaly best, too. Good points. :D (hide spoiler)]

I finished chapter six. Not much else to say-it's not going to be my favorite book ever, but I'm enjoying it far more than I did in sixth grade.

Finished chapter seven. That was...interesting?

I'm starting chapter 7 now! So far I'm still eh on the characters, but I'm at least curious where the plot goes.

Same. :D

I don't even remember what happened in Ch 7, all the chapters kind of blended in together.

It was the one involving (view spoiler)[Mulch's break-in and escape (hide spoiler)].

Raevyn wrote: "It was the one involving [spoilers removed]."

Ah right! I feel (view spoiler)[ like Root should've known Mulch would try something like that and be prepared for it somehow. (hide spoiler)]

I agree.
Finished chapter eight.