A big thanks to Jen at Book Crazy and YA Addict for hosting this great challenge... As of Saturday I got a bit sick with a summer cold so my reading didn't go as planned...I was able to get these titles finished
1. Nightshade by Andrea Cremer (5stars!!)
2. Generation Dead by Daniel Waters (DNF)3. The Vigilante's Bride by Yvonne Harris
4. When Blood Calls by J.K Beck
5. The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott
6. Losing Faith by Denise Jaden
7. Thief Eyes by Janni Simner
So six out of seven is pretty good...and I know my list changed but hey that's the fun of reading....no rules.....
BWBs Group Read
Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
May 2008 by Hyperion Book
Hardcover, 400 Pages
Borrowed-Compliments of the Public Library
Book Synopsis
Phoebe is just your typical goth girl with a crush. He's strong and silent.and dead.
All over the country, a strange phenomenon is happening. Some teenagers who die aren't staying dead. They are coming back to life, but they are no longer the same-they stutter, and their reactions to everything are slower. Termed "living impaired" or "differently biotic," they are doing their best to fit into a society that doesn't want them. Fitting in is hard enough when you don't have the look or attitude, but when almost everyone else is alive and you're not, it's close to impossible. The kids at Oakvale High don't want to take classes or eat in the cafeteria next to someone who isn't breathing. And there are no laws that exist to protect the differently biotic from the people who want them to disappear-for good. With her pale skin and Goth wardrobe, Phoebe has never run with the popular crowd. But no one can believe it when she falls for Tommy Williams, the leader of the dead kids. Not her best friend, Margi, whose fear of the differently biotic is deeply rooted in guilt over the past. And especially not her neighbor, Adam, the star of the football team. Adam has just realized his feelings for Phoebe run much deeper than just friendship. He would do anything for her, but what if protecting Tommy is the one thing that would make her happy? (Amazon)
Review
OH fellow readers...I tried I seriously tried but it just didn't happen for me, after reading 100 pages of Generation Dead I had to put the book down. Now don't go looking for tomatoes to throw at me because I know many of you ya lovers out there really liked this. I think perhaps I wasn't in the right frame of mind to take on the type of fantasy this story offered, or perhaps it was just finishing a very tragic memoir about a family who was terrorized by a neighbor they nicknamed "The Zombie", regardless I just couldn't get into it. I might try again later down the road but would recommend you all try for yourself.
Rating
Reading the parts that I did Generation Dead remains a bit milder than PG-13, kissing, mild language and references to slutty clothing is mentioned. Most likely suitable for teens.
DNF- YA Zombies
You did awesome. 7 books is great. Hope you feel better.
ReplyDeleteJeez Louise. That's one fat list. I barely did anything this weekend. Finished Generation Dead, that is about it. I actually have to read the third one which is Karen's story. I hope it is better. Passing Strange that is the name of it.
ReplyDeleteHave you done the Nightshade review yet, I want to read that.
@PJ Nightshade was friggn awesome...holy cow one of the best YA werewolf books Ive read I have it scheduled for next Mon...:D
ReplyDelete@Danielle- thanks hon...Im feeling a bit better, I think its turning into a chest cold...eeccckkkkk
Seven books is certainly an accomplishment. Congrats, and feel better!
ReplyDeleteYou're not the only one - I definitely had to read Generation Dead while I was in a certain mood. Like, right after a happy book. I enjoyed it, but it was heavy.
HOLY COW 7 books - I feel bad I did not even get to 5 - YOUR AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to pick up Generation Dead - I have it though, have you read the other 2 in the series?