Modern Good Reads discussion

Let's discuss some of our GREAT books for July. This month we are talking about September Ends, Matched & Rowena's Key...

what did you think of the characters?
Plot?
What parts had you hooked, what left you aching for more?

I started with Matched. After the first chapter, I wasn't too crazy about Cassia as a character, but the story world intrigued me. She seemed weak in the same way as Ariel from the movie version of The Little Mermaid. I've warmed to her a lot and already put the second book on hold at the library.

I've only read September Ends. I am not a big fan of poetry but I liked the poems in September Ends. What do the poetry fans of the group feel?
And overall of the patchwork concept? I ama big fan of a playful and original narrative but many readers prefer a more linear approach. I wonder what you thought of that in September Ends.

Poetry is a love/hate thing for me. September Ends is definitely a love.

September Ends is amazing poetry to ease the mind. I LOVE IT!!

Lovely Poetry and September Ends is an amazing poetry that soothes the soul.

So an overwhelming YES for the poetry.
What do people think of using diaries and letters in a book to support the narrative?

Christoph wrote: "So an overwhelming YES for the poetry.
What do people think of using diaries and letters in a book to support the narrative?"

In my latest novel, the main female character keeps a journal. I think it's a very effective way to be in the characters head. So far the ARC reviewers have been loving it. There are letters and notes as well.

Just read September Ends. The story line was great and I really loved the portions that were written as emails. Fun to read!

I positively LOVED this book! I felt as though I was back in the 60's with my love beads on in the basement of a quaint, smoke filled, hip coffee house with bongos softly being played in the background listening to some groovy seductive poetry...Yep! I loved it!

Blakely wrote: "Christoph wrote: "So an overwhelming YES for the poetry.
What do people think of using diaries and letters in a book to support the narrative?"

In my latest novel, the main female character keeps..."

Sounds great Blakely. I am glad it's not just me who likes an original narrative. Hope your book does well :-)

I love poetry and feel that Hunter did a superb piece of work with September Ends.

I am glad you agree. I wonder what she's going to do with September First, the planned prequel. I love it when trilogies are not strictly sequential.
I liked the artistic style of the book.

I have to agree with Amalie, the email parts are brilliant.

Lovely poetry!

Amazing book :) I have it and I love it.

Christoph wrote: "So an overwhelming YES for the poetry.
What do people think of using diaries and letters in a book to support the narrative?"

I really like when diaries and letters are used. Really makes the characters feel real. September Ends uses them brilliantly.

Thank you all for voting for September Ends and reading it. I am delighted that you enjoyed it! If you have questions, please let you know. All the best! xo

How did you meet the anonymous poet? - if you can tell us, that is without compromising the source. I am fascinated by the collaboration

He is a member of ASMSG. We read each other's books & developed a mutual respect for the other's style. When I found out last year that my mom had cancer, he emailed "You should write another book" to which I responded "Why don't you write one with me? You write the poetry & I'll write the prose." And that is exactly how it happened. Thank you for asking.