The Procrastinators Book Club discussion

Welcome to the Vampires of El Norte Buddy Read Discussion thread! This thread officially opens on November 23rd and anyone can join at any time. Please keep in mind that spoilers are allowed in this thread but only up to the group's current reading place. Do not spoil the book if you've read further than the group. Any extra days can be used to catch up!

Each day we will be reading by chapters or page numbers. Page numbers are an approximation based on the hardcover or paperback that is the default on Goodreads. The suggested Buddy Read discussion schedule is as follows:

Week of 11/23
November 23rd: Chapters 1-5
November 24th: Chapters 6-10

Week of 11/23
November 25th: Chapters 11-15
November 26th: Chapters 14-17
November 27th: Chapters 18-22
November 28th: Chapters 23-26
November 29th: Chapters 27-30
November 30th: Chapters 31-34

PARTICIPANTS
~ Hafs
~ Rosina

Hellooow, I would love to join you for this BR! I have the audiobook version so I already started because it takes me longer to finish than actually reading haha.
I’m still in Chapter 3 but (view spoiler)[honestly Nestor? 9 years of assuming and you never thought to check if she actually died? Baaah! (hide spoiler)]

I may start this one early...depends if i can slot it in with another challenge...

Yesterday I finished Chapter 5, and I can tell that things are going to become interesting from this point forward. The Spanish used throughout the text sometimes make it a little difficult to follow the audiobook, because I don't have the slightest idea what the words even look like, let alone what they mean...

I finished Chapter 10 yesterday and I'm in the point where things have started getting interested, haha. (view spoiler)[I wonder how Nestor is going to get back in Nena's good graces for just leaving and never checking that she was indeed dead. I would be pissed too xD (hide spoiler)]

started and am on Chapter 5....this story is very atmospheric...liking the Spanish words...reading ebook so can look up translations...
I also wondered the same about Nestor at the start of Chapter 3...

aikaterine wrote: "I finished Chapter 10 yesterday and I'm in the point where things have started getting interested, haha. [spoilers removed]"

I was wondering the same thing. I dont feel that Nena is wrong with her reaction.
I am starting Chapter 12...the description of the vampires is different from other stories ive read...
Story is keeping me engaged and wanting to know more...

@Rosina, I definitely agree that the vampire depiction is totally different from what I expected or have read before! But it adds a lot to the atmosphere and also gives off some thriller vibes, which I looove!

wait no guys why did you start before time without meeee :(

@Hafs, noooo, don’t worry, I just had to make a head start as I might not even finish in time (I’m a slow audiobook listener) :(

@Hafs....im reading it slowly too....you'll catch up fast....

okay so you guys were right made it to chapter 20 real quick and whew I knew I liked The Hacienda and was expecting to like another one of the author's books but this is GOOD, I haven't been scared YET but the atmosphere is definitely unsettling

on Chapter 24...really like the atmosphere....the author writes so that you feel the emotions of the Nena and Nestor
I am liking the Vampires more as a monster but haven't been scared yet...
I haven't read Hacienda but may give a try....really like the writing...
Hafs once done would be interested in knowing which one you enjoyed more

The last quarter of the book i couldnt put down. I really enjoyed the authors note at the end. This was an interesting read and glad I decided to read this.

I just finished this and it was kind of disappointing?? I expected so much more but it's like the author got tired of writing towards the end. I still think the concept of El Cuco inspired vampires is interesting but I needed more

I personally preferred The Hacienda to this mainly because there was layers to it and the story being mainly confined to the house added to that claustrophobic feeling that amplified the horror aspect.

I just finished it as well, and it was kinda enjoyable, but overall, nothing mind-blowing. Maybe I would have better liked the unique aspects of this book if I was reading it instead of listening to the audiobook. Thankfully, I am still intrigued to give a chance to Hacienda, especially since @Hafs thinks it was better than this.