YA and Beyond discussion

Place to discuss October group read Everlost

I love this series! I don't know if I have time to re-read it this month, but maybe I will try. ;)

I haven't read this series but I liked Unwind. Didn't realize Unwind was a series of three books.

Shannen *aka Mrs. Jericho Barrons* wrote: "I haven't read this series but I liked Unwind. Didn't realize Unwind was a series of three books."

Four books, actually! I still need to read books 3 and 4. :)

Squee! I just read part of your review of Unwholly and now I have to do a re-read of Unwind so I can read it.

Everlost sounds very interesting. Adding to the TBR list!

Oh excellent, I will do my best to squeeze this in! The Unwind series was phenomenal <3

Everlost was one of the most unique storylines I've ever read! This author has a truly bizarre brain! Love him!

Shannen *aka Mrs. Jericho Barrons* wrote: "I haven't read this series but I liked Unwind. Didn't realize Unwind was a series of three books."

You MUST read the rest of the Unwind series!!!!

Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "Shannen *aka Mrs. Jericho Barrons* wrote: "I haven't read this series but I liked Unwind. Didn't realize Unwind was a series of three books."

Four books, actually! I still need to read books 3 an..."

You too, B! I thought Undivided was a fantastic ending (and Unsouled was creepy-awesome too)

Yes, I know! I think I need to re-read the first two books though because it's been a while. :P

I have a feeling that I read this book for some weird reason, but I just don't remember. I know I've heard of it, well might as well try to get my hand on it.

Hi guys! I did not realize it's October already. So excited to reread this. And yes please read the rest of the Unwind series too.

I have so many series to finish! I get easily distracted with all these new books being released. I might get around to finishing Unwind next year.

Is he done with the series?

Bluemoon wrote: "I have so many series to finish! I get easily distracted with all these new books being released. I might get around to finishing Unwind next year.

Is he done with the series?"

Technically the series is finished, but he's releasing a collection of short stories called UnBound in December, as an epilogue from what I can tell.

I started Everlost this week. Still trying to get a feel for the characters. It seems like one crazy world that the author is building.

I love love love this series!!! One of my favorites, so unique and hilarious and weird. Shusterman is SO GOOD. Enjoy!!

I'm intrigued but extremely cautious right now. Two nights ago I had something of an existential crisis regarding death -- the short story is I wound up sobbing and hyperventilating thanks to the guaranteed knowledge that I will one day cease to exist -- so hopefully this isn't too rocky for me.

Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "I'm intrigued but extremely cautious right now. Two nights ago I had something of an existential crisis regarding death -- the short story is I wound up sobbing and hyperventilating thanks to the g..."

Deep thoughts there Ashley! I think you will be ok with this one. :)

It was bad, took me hours to fall asleep. And this isn't the first time it's happened. It always paralyzes me.

Do you have a "Highly Sensitive Personality"? Ashley? My best friend has one and she can't shut her brain off. I have some of the same symptoms because I have too much empathy sometimes but am nowhere near the level of my friend. It is the reason I had to stop volunteering at the animal shelter because my heart literally hurt to see all those unwanted animals. It is a real thing - look it up if you haven't heard of it.

Interesting. Most likely yes, I was diagnosed with general anxiety a few years ago but that sounds very accurate.

Look it up seriously Ashley. I heard about in the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and told my friend about it and she fits it 100% and was glad to know why she thought the way she does and bought a few books on it. Her 6 year old son as it as well. He is super empathetic for his age and very sensitive.

I'm sorry Ashley. :( I also suffer from GAD and panic attacks and I have existential crises like that quite often––and bad insomnia as a result. That said, I do really love these books and didn't find them too panic-inducing, although that's just my personal experience with them. I also second Heidi's recommendation of Quiet; that book really changed my life and the way I view myself, and it helped me to realize that I am not as crazy as I thought I was. :P

Thanks guys <3

<3 <3 <3 :)