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Dang these books really fly by. I’m already really liking this one. Not sure if more or less than book 2 yet, but I like it a lot

Crazy fast start already. And, I can already predict people commenting on the “problematic” dialogue concerning Tyson, but I felt it was the most genuine and effective part of the book. That felt like TRUE bullying (especially for that time) and the fury Percy felt on his behalf really got to me

Alright, things are picking up (and by that, I actually mean slowing down, but I prefer that). I’ve enjoyed these last few chapters a lot, interested to see how the last 75 pages wrap everything up. Also, Cerberus is my favorite! Literally why’d I almost cry when he looked back at Annabeth with the ball in his mouth!? He just wanted to play :((((

Wow, I’m FLYING through this. It’s a fun time, extremely fast paced. Definitely wish I had read it as a kid because it is a little hard to connect or feel any stakes at my age. I do still like it tho

FINALLY starting this journey! And, I must say, I’m already having a great time. Only 4 chapters in and I love Percy and Grover and the world/lore that is being set up. Can’t wait to see what happens, I’ve managed to avoid most if not all spoilers!

I am so worried for these characters, SO MANY have died already. Nick and Peter are OFF LIMITS! I swear, nothing better happen to them. Finally met Randall Flagg too... he seems scary

Just bought and started reading this on a whim after finishing the Welcome to Derry show (which blew me away!) and wanting to read more King. I'm already so invested in the characters and in love with the writing. Pages 54 through 60) moved me so much I almost cried, I'm so in love with Peter Goldsmith already. SUCH a beautiful and well-written scene

So, I was just looking at my bookshelf and my eyes landed on the spine of this book. I took it off the shelf, opened it up and started reading. I just completed Part 1 and I am in love with this book. I have tabbed so many pages and underlined so many passages. I just love the tone and vibe of this story and the character interactions feel so genuine and heartwarming.

The Hunger Games film is really SPOT ON, it's insane. Obviously a few changes here and there and cut scenes, different dialogue. However, once we are actually IN the games, the film and the book are near-IDENTICAL! At least up until this current point, the mutts are wildly different (much more horrific and disturbing) in the book than they are in the film.

The way these books just FLY BY! It's literally so crazy. I may honestly finish this book tonight, although I'm going to take a little break right now. If not tonight, I'll definitely finish it tomorrow

Starting a re-read! Already upset, already hurting

Really did NOT want to take a break, but I desperately needed sustenance. What else can I say about this book??? It's impossible to put down, it's evil, it's stressful, it's tragic. It's amazing! I am so scared to see how it ends. This arena is relentless

This is EVIL!!!!!!! I am already so angry and heartbroken. I had to take a break after page 75 (because EXCUSE YOU!?!??!!!) And, NOW, after Chapter 10, I need another break because WTF!?!?!!?!?!!?!? I am genuinely terrified to see how the rest of this plays out. It is absolutely incredible so far and I'm very excited to re-read the original trilogy after finishing this.

Theon’s pissing me off! Such an idiot!!!!!! Also, was not expecting scary shadow demon birth or whatever, disturbing. Watching the show as I go along, interesting to see how that scene plays out

welp... one more sudden death that had me frozen in shock at work today. I am more upset about it than I expected; I think I just wanted to know the character more and expected to GET to know him. Alas, he did not have a larger role

I'm : STRESSED. Tensions are so high and all that's happening is people are talking to each other... or getting captured/forced into scenarios that just don't seem to go well in any way, shape, or form. But I am loving this! Tyrion is crazy, stressing me out so much. Poor Arya (that's all), Theon's stupid and annoying. FINALLY met Brienne(?) of Tarth and Marjorie. Cersei's still a disgusting b word!!!! hate her

...i cried... but i'm okay now... until i won't be again... this book is SO GOOD

Halfway! And this is still my favorite by far! I love this book so much, it's so very dark and upsetting and scary, but also mixes in comedy and touching/heartwarming moments...... which I know won't last...... but I'm loving it still

I had forgotten a LOT of the beginning of this book, but so far…… still my favorite! So good, so dark, so emotional! And I know it just gets worse, I CAN’T WAIT

Goblet of Fire all over again! I'm loving this SO MUCH MORE than I did on 1st read through, tho something's still missing for me that I can't quite place; I think it's a case where the movie is better than the book imo. But it's definitely still really good, on par with Order of the Phoenix; where that book spent SO much time on things (miserable, infuriating things) this one doesn't spend ENOUGH time on things imo

We're in the good part now! This last 120 pages is SO good, but I forget just how short it actually is... and how unbearably idiotic Harry has been in order for us to get here

I’m angry. Less angry than before. But still angry… I definitely don’t think this is my favorite in the series anymore lol

I’m having to take a little break. This book is pissing me off too much!

this book is seriously SO irritating... yes, I like it, but I am worried it might not be my favorite in the series anymore. I mean, the third act might change my mind back. We'll see. The end of this book goes CRAZY from what I remember. Book 4 was just SO GOOD

Already pissed off! Already loving it!