Book Haven discussion

The Iron Witch won in our 2nd poll for Group Read during April. Discuss it here. :) Enjoy! This is one I've been looking forward to reading!

I just started it today :)
Funny thing is, it was on my list, and already purchased, before I even joined the group recently. I had no idea the group was planning to read this for April until I began it. So quite the coincidence here. haha! :) Worked out very well, though. :P

I've been looking forward to reading this, too, and I look forward to discussing it later when finished. :)

Might I add- what a gorgeous cover that is, right? :)

Happy reading!

Pixie wrote: "I just started it today :)
Funny thing is, it was on my list, and already purchased, before I even joined the group recently. I had no idea the group was planning to read this for April until I b..."

I like the cover too. How far are you into it? I haven't started it yet. I'll probably begin it next weekend, cause I have too much going on until then.

Oh, I'm only on page 31 at the moment, so not very far into at all. I haven't got a feel for it yet to say exactly what I think of it so far really- think I'll have to do more reading to determine more thoughts on that. haha. The next few days will be busy for me so reading time will be a bit slow and lagging, but with the way I read- even when I'm busy- it'll be finished by next weekend likely or shortly after, depending on how much I get into it.

I won't discuss it, though, until it's time to do that. :D

I'm planning on reading this too, have it on the kindle waiting. Last week of the term this week coming so then I have a free week with no plans so lots of reading. Although I am supposed to plan the next half term, garden and clean my poor neglected house!

I like the cover too.

There are 16 people on the lending waiting list before me. I hope they read fast...

Mawgojzeta wrote: "There are 16 people on the lending waiting list before me. I hope they read fast..."

Do you have an ereader? I have this on ebook, if you want me to email it to you...

Thank you, Joy! I do not have an ereader, though. :(

Mawgojzeta wrote: "Thank you, Joy! I do not have an ereader, though. :("

If you don't mind reading it on the computer, I can send it to you in PDF format... Let me know.

Joy, that is so kind of you. I would love to participate in the read. I have now read several books in PDF format and it is not as terrible (haha) as I thought it would be. Is the file small enough for email? If not, I have other methods available to me.

I started it this morning and so far am enjoying it. There's definitely something strange going on in Maker's place. Also, I'm wondering what the dealk is with Xan.

I've finished it already.
Haha.

Helen wrote: "I started it this morning and so far am enjoying it. There's definitely something strange going on in Maker's place. Also, I'm wondering what the dealk is with Xan."

I'm starting it tomorrow. I am hoping to read at least a decent chunk of it by Tuesday...

finished this morning, it's quite a quick read.

Helen wrote: "finished this morning, it's quite a quick read."

Really? Wow! I promised myself I would read a little tonight. I also have to write a paper tonight, so that is going to limit the amount of reading I can get done. Then I want to try to read more tomorrow, but I have a test and another paper due. lol I can't wait until April 22nd, b/c then I will be able to do lots of reading and writing!!!

Finished this last night...good story! Will wait until more are finished!

I just finished the book (about 1 minute ago). It was ok.

(view spoiler)[ I really think the special/outcast girl with the best friend (who has a secret crush on her) and sexy/mysterious love interest is a triangle that is far too overused. I actually groaned when I realized what was happening there.

Here are a few other thoughts:

1. Dead folks - glad to see a twist on this.
2. Halfling studmuffin - the cut off wings were interesting.
3. Best bud is Indian - cultural diversity without it being a huge deal is good.
4. Alchemy - very cool.
5. Donna's arms - again, very cool.
6. Donna's journal entries - too similar to the rest of the writing and so felt superfluous to me.
7. Overall writing - fast and easy.

I am really glad I read the story. I do not feel it was time wasted. I just never got excited about the whole thing. I would not read a sequel to this. But, I could see where people, especially 12-14 year old girls (which quite likely is the main target audience) would enjoy the story. (hide spoiler)]

I couldn't agree more, particularly with point 2 and 6.

lol You guys can start talking about it, you don't have to wait for me. I will just refrain from looking at this thread until I am finished. I started it last night, but I barely remember what I read. I was that tired. So, please go ahead and start discussing. :)

It was alright. I posted a full review.
I'll probably read the sequel next year out of pure curiosity... but I won't be in a major rush to get it.

(view spoiler)[I felt that the writing was a bit flat at times. The story had great potential... But the characters were lacking. And I think it would have done a lot better overall without the journal entries, in my opinion. Or if the novel had been written in first person point of view if the journal entries were to remain? I don't know. Maybe it was just me, but I felt that it was a bit... out of place?

Predictable, too, due to the usual clichés. I'm a bit sick of love triangles at this point.

A bit underdeveloped but still was a decent, easy read. It wasn't that bad. I'm sure it'll have a good following still. I hope the sequel is better, though. (hide spoiler)]

This book has the potential to be a lot better, I didn't feel involved with anyone which makes it difficult to care what happens. I agree the diary seemed pointless, almost like someone had said 'you need a diary' to the author. It is as though there was a tick list for writing - love triangle, diary, dark broody type etc.

Overall, It was alright but could have been really good.

It looks to me like we all (so far) are generally in agreement. We would make good book editors! :)

Yes...an easy read...but no real depth....pretty predictable...

OOh I feel a job change coming on... me in a swanky corner office wearing an expensive suit (obviously in a smaller size, this is a fantasy!), advising new hopeful authors and booming "NEXT!" Oooooh then I could marry the dashing young assistant. These things just don't happen to primary teachers!

Helen wrote: "OOh I feel a job change coming on... me in a swanky corner office wearing an expensive suit (obviously in a smaller size, this is a fantasy!), advising new hopeful authors and booming "NEXT!" Ooooo..."

Ha! I know! Wouldn't it be wonderful?

I liked this book ok. It was an extremely easy read and I agree with Pixie, I will probably get the second book just out of curiosity. I was excited to read this book but I think my excitement was a little exaggerated!