YA Story Sisters Book Club discussion

I am new to this!

Me too! I just joined this group but it looks like there's not a lot of activity that goes on.... Anway, I'm reading Rise of the Sea Witch (an Ursula/Little Mermaid re-telling).

Lindsey wrote: "Ooh I’m also reading a mermaid novel! Deep Blue, the first book in the Waterfire saga. It has kind of mixed reviews but I’m liking it so far!!"
This one is not what I was hoping for so far, I'm not generally a fan of present tense writing and the mechanics are little strange. How does a mermaid sigh and create a cloud of air bubbles but have gills at the same time? How do you sit down "heavily" underwater?? Maybe I'm just thinking about it too much, but it keeps pulling me out of the fantasy every time, lol. I'm only a few chapters in so far so I'll keep reading to see if the story at least can redeem it.

Deep Blue sounds interesting! (at least from the description on goodreads) I haven't read a good sisterhood story in a while, so I might have to pick that one up later.

Yes not much activity at all....what a bummer!! And I have to say I've never read any mermaid novels, haven't really read a lot of fantasy to be honest. I'll have to give it a whirl though!!

Currently reading follow me back abit mixed thoughts about it so far

^Leigh Bardugo yes!!
Update: I put down Rise of the Sea Witch for now. It just wasn't holding my attention. I moved onto Freaks and Other Family by L. McBride (which I just finished) and Reflection from the Twisted Tales series.

Mia wrote: "hey guys im new to goodreads"

I'm new too!

Hi everyone,
I joined this group a few weeks back but have had a book released - no time!
I wanted to thrown a question out there: What is your fine line between the mechanics of YA and adult fiction?

For me, what makes a YA book YA is that there is always a key personal struggle of the protagonists (and sometimes also their friends). Typically, the struggle they go through in the book will change them by forcing them in to difficult situations where they might question their identity and they will have to decide what it is that will truly define them as a person. Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartmen and Graceling by Kristin Cashore are prime examples of this. Of course, some books are more in the gray area than others, but seeing a character grow and go from being an innocent/naive/troubled young person to a mature, self-aware and confident young adult is what brings me back to the YA genre again and again. Age is flexible to me, everyone matures at a different rate based on their life experiences and their environment, so I have not viewed age as being a 'line in the sand.' What would make something NOT YA, would probably be something that doesn't have that personal struggle or there is no clear growth in the main character. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman comes to mind, Seraphina herself does not go through a lot of changes, what changes is more her relationships with those around her. Fire by Kristin Cashore is also one that I'm not sure fits as well into the YA title. The story starts when the protaginst has already been faced with those struggles that made her into who she is and she is older now (I think 18-20?) but now she is having to face the world as an adult and still stay true to herself. Others may agree/disagree but that is how I see the YA genre. It's not to say that any of the books mentioned are bad, they are all great books!

Hi!
I read YA books all the time and I've read a few adult novels. I'd say that as soon as you start adding a whole lot of strong vocabulary and information, that's a crossover into an adult novel. YA stands for Young Adult and young adults are teens. Teens have very little attention spans and need to read something with little resistance. I learned recently, that YA authors don't even use semi-colons because teens are confused by them and they're too distracting.
I also think that once you get into areas like sex and very strong language, then you are crossing into adult novel territory. YA's almost ALWAYS have romance, but it needs to be without the sex part and a little more on the innocent side or you're losing the YA feel.
Hope that helps!

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I'm currently reading Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Justina Chen. I'm loving it so far ^^

I am currently reading #Murdertrending
Also, I am very new to this group.

Callie wrote: "I am currently reading #Murdertrending
Also, I am very new to this group."

It's ok. Welcome to the group :)

I'm new to this but I'm reading Prodigy by Marie Lu and Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West

Simi wrote: "Callie wrote: "I am currently reading #Murdertrending
Also, I am very new to this group."

It's ok. Welcome to the group :)"

thanks

Alaina wrote: "I'm new to this but I'm reading Prodigy by Marie Lu and Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West"

That's great. And welcome to the group

Just finished Muse of Nightmares. It was soo good. I need to read Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy soon. First I am adulting and going to read V.E. Scwhab's Vicious series. I really like her books, whether its middle grade, YA or adult. I also have What If It's Us too. So many to to choose from.

Alaina wrote: "I'm new to this but I'm reading Prodigy by Marie Lu and Love, Life, and the List by Kasie West"

Have you read Kasie West's Pivot Point series? Loved it!

No, but I have read must of her other books,I'll have to get it!

Currently reading One Of Us Is Lying!!!

I'm new as well. I am reading Keeper by Kim Chance. I found her through her youtube channel and when i found out her book was about witches, i just had to pick it up. loving it so far <3

I'm working through the Alex Rider series which I've been meaning to for literally years

Currently reading the Legend series and a bunch of other books on the side!

i am new to this

Skylar wrote: "i am new to this"

It's ok. Welcome. Any books you're currently reading?

just finished divergent series

Reading the Anne of green gables books...

were did get the books

Skylar wrote: "were did get the books"

What do you mean?

Just finished a DRC of The Binding by Bridget Collins...a new fantastic YA!

i would like to read anne of green gables

Skylar wrote: "i would like to read anne of green gables"

Have you checked from your local library? You can give it a try if you like

thanks

Skylar wrote: "thanks"

No problem

Starting to read The Hunger Games

MYzz wrote: "Starting to read The Hunger Games"

I love that series!

I'm currently reading Reawakened by Colleen Houck and Wind Rider by P.C. Cast

I'm also rereading for the 5th time: ACOWAR (A Court of Wings and Ruin) GO FEYSAND!!!!

I just finish kingdom of ash and A court of frost and starlight. I loved them both and now I have to wait AT LEAST a year before the next ACOTAR series book.

I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses among many other books. I am waiting on 10 reservations at my local library (those are just the first books of 10 series)

Skyla wrote: "I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses among many other books. I am waiting on 10 reservations at my local library (..."
The faults in our Stars!! I love that book! Try not to cry... I didn't succed in that.. I'm currently reading it in Spanish. Can't say it isn't challenging, but I'm not giving up! I'm currently reading three books aswell (cause why not :) ). The Siren, Always never yours and Clockwork Princess. //Emma

Is it just me who's waiting for Cassandra Clare's new book ''Queen of air and darkness''? 4th of december...wiihii... so close now!

Emma wrote: "Is it just me who's waiting for Cassandra Clare's new book ''Queen of air and darkness''? 4th of december...wiihii... so close now!"

Uh. You are DEFINITELY NOT the only one. In my local library, there is one person waiting in line for it before me, and I want to reread the other books in the Dark Artifices. I'll be able to read those in a week. I know it's, like, forbidden, but I ship Emma and Julian!!

Kaitlynn wrote: "Emma wrote: "Is it just me who's waiting for Cassandra Clare's new book ''Queen of air and darkness''? 4th of december...wiihii... so close now!"

Uh. You are DEFINITELY NOT the only one. In my loc..."

Okay, literal chills while reading this I'm soo exited! Unfortunately my local library has decided to wait for next years budget before buying it...! I don't know how I am to survive... I'm thinking of re-reading them aswell, which is not hard since her writing and stories are soo complex and lovely. I definitely ship them aswell, I mean, who wouldn't!?? I'm worried what will happen, though, you never know what might come when Cassandra's deciding the story's outcome...

Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses among many other books. I am waiting on 10 reservations at my l..."

I finished Fault in our Stars. Definitely very sad. I just devoured A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas and I loved it so much. I am waiting for my library to order the 2nd in the series.

Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses among many other books. I am waiting on 10 reserva..."

Yep, I cried a lot.. I havn't read any of Sarah J Maas books yet, but I think I'll have to do it soon!
//Emma

Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses among many other books. I am waiting..."

After reading my first Sarah J Maas book, I can say she is an awesome author and her work is well worth the read. There is a bit of sex throughout her series' but they are still great.

Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses among many other books...."

Is it more fantasy than Cassandra Clare's series?

Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses among man..."

I haven't read any Cassandra Clare books. So i'm not too sure.

Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "Emma wrote: "Skyla wrote: "I am about to finish the Fault in our Stars. Next I am planning to read Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Ro..."

Well, please do since they're amazing. I can try out Sarah and you Cassandra? :) If you want to that is.