Geekquality Reading Group discussion

This topic folder is for discussing young adult and middle grade fiction and non-fiction on relevant genres (sci-fi, fantasy, comics), as well as general conversation about the future and trends of YA lit.

Chris wrote: "Did you guys know? Bloodthirsty mermaids are the new trend in YA paranormal romance.

I'm looking at you, Lies Beneath.
"

Blood thirsty mermaids...seriously? I knew the whole mermaid thing was going to be the next big paranormal creature, but blood thirsty? So they're basically piranhas.....

Bahaha. I'm so tempted... to read that.

Chris wrote: "Right? Which might make it cool in theory, but overall it's just really ... fishy.

OMG that pun.

Are we going to just create a "REALLY? SERIOUSLY? REALLY?" folder?

Booo!! I hate to say it, but some of RH's titles have really missed the mark this year. Like that Gathering Storm book...that was one giant ball of confusion and me going "what the f$%&!"

Chris wrote: "http://bitchmagazine.org/100-young-ad...

Check it - how many of these have YOU read?"

Damnit, only 5. I have some catching up to do.

Chris wrote: "Guys, I just started reading Tiger Lilytoday on the subway and omfg it's so good!!!"

YESSSSSSSSSSSS Isn't it so goooood?

Chris wrote: "So I'm reading Tender Morsels and I wasn't expecting to be so affected/triggered within the first 60 pages. I was on the subway and I realized that she'd been gang raped and I felt myself drooping ..."

Yeah, Tender Morsels is rough at the beginning. It's a good book, though. But dark and harsh at parts for SURE.