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SAPIR AND I are going to read this on the 13th! Join us in our discussion of book one from the UNEARTHLY Series!

Goodreads synopsis

"In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees . . . . Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy.

Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side.

As Clara tries to find her way in a world she no longer understands, she encounters unseen dangers and choices she never thought she'd have to make between honesty and deceit, love and duty, good and evil. When the fire from her vision finally ignites, will Clara be ready to face her destiny?

Unearthly is a moving tale of love and fate, and the struggle between following the rules and following your heart."

I'll join you guys with this! :)

I'm in, of course!! :):)

Are you a fast reader? How much do you want to read every day?

I'd like to join this too :) @Sapir, how much do you usually read a day for buddy reads?

5 chapters. If they aren't extremely short or long, that is.
If you want we can read more and I'll try to keep up!

I'm hopefully in on this one!

Count me in!

Hey guys Greta's challenge lasts until the 14th do you want to add this book & move it early? That's if it's fine with you guys.

Oh, and welcome to our buddy reading circle! :)

Moving it up works for me :)

We can do it earlier, I don't mind as long as it's after July 4th.

I'd rather it be after July 6th if that's ok? Filled up with buddy reads before then! :S

LOL same for me!!! And I have a big math test on the 4th.

Okay, July 6 then!

Oh no! Sorry but can it be like July 8th? I already have THREE buddy reads on July 6th! :P Sorry!

Fine with me!

That's okay! Changed it already, though :)

I hope everyone is okay with this!

What books are you reading o July 6th? I'm really excited now about buddy reads and maybe I'll want to join one of them!

I'll join in with this if it's pickedas my clean our shelf challenge book. I've had this series for ages and not read it!

Cool thanks guys! :) I'm reading and Eep hope I can keep up!

Good luck Martha!! O.O

I know right!

I'm joining you for the Iron Fey!!! I am DYING to read this series because I really loved The Immortal Rules.

How old are you, Martha? Are you a teen?

I've just turned 20 :)
Yeah I'm only reading all those books on the same day because they're ones I've got a copy of and want to read! XD Cool glad you're joining in with The Iron King - hope it's good!

I'm 15 :)
I already have a Kindle copy of it... I got it right after I finished The Eternity Cure, which was ah-mazing!! <3

Is that a series by the same author? ...the iron fey isn't a spin off series is it?

I'm going to try and join you for the iron fey series too. I have so many books to read though!

Martha wrote: "Is that a series by the same author? ...the iron fey isn't a spin off series is it?"

Not it isn't. The two series are by the same author but there is no connection between them.

Just a reminder buddies that we're starting this today or depending on your time zone.

I read a few from uni so I'm at least at 24%. It hasn't even introduced me to the world building yet and I'm already rolling my eyes.

So what's this purpose? Seems all angels/angel bloods are supposed to have it. But with Clara's situation, with all that forest fire, and that boy, I can't quite make out for what it specifically is. I'm guessing this boy is her love interest.

Also, what's with changing of hair colors once you have your purpose? Seriously?!

Anyway, reading on :)

Starting this. On page 65 -
I'm usually really wary about angel books. Something about them just doesn't inspire confidence in me. But at the moment I'm really enjoying this one! I'm glad her mum seems more of a main character than parents in most fantasy YA books. Usually the parents are just there because the main character needs parents... and the author quickly forgets about them. This is a nice change. Hope it stays good!

Mei wrote: "Just a reminder buddies that we're starting this today or depending on your time zone.

I read a few from uni so I'm at least at 24%. It hasn't even introduced me to the world building yet and I'm ..."

Yeah I don't get the hair thing either. What's that about? Haha! The boy is definitely going to be her love interest - it's so obvious!

I'll try to join but I have so many things to do this week that I'm not sure I can... Enjoy reading anyway. :)

I'm so right! Love interests in most YA books tend to be the same. Christian is who I guessed to him to be — popular, prom king, someone at least once in every girl's life once liked. Totally cliché!

I can't start yet, I have other books that I need to read before this!

I hate the prom-king, popular type characters as well! I love the awkward nerds :(

I'm currently reading this, too! :)

pg 165 - (view spoiler)[ Noooooo not another love triangle? :( (hide spoiler)]

pg 185 - (view spoiler)[ I have a feeling Angela's not going to turn out to be as nice as Clara thinks. I hope I'm wrong! (hide spoiler)]

pg 308 - (view spoiler)[ Aww now I'm totally Team Tucker! :P (hide spoiler)]

Martha wrote: "pg 165 - [spoilers removed]"

I know, I know. it's frustrating! I read the synopsis again and confirmed it. :(

Anyway, I'm at 53%. It's over half and I haven't seen any action or introduction to the world building or any hint of answers to my questions. I hope it picks up pace very soon!

60% - Oh so that's why Angela's isolating herself. (view spoiler)[She's a Dimidius! And that means she's more powerful than Clara. IDK why but I have a bad feeling about her. (hide spoiler)]

pg 382 - (view spoiler)[ I'm a bit annoyed that Tucker just let her go. If he's really in love with her shouldn't he try to fight for their relationship??! (hide spoiler)]

pg 422 - (major spoiler) (view spoiler)[ Called it! I totally knew that Christian was an angel too! (hide spoiler)]

OKAY. What's with the ending???!! WHAT. WHAT. I still have a lot of questions! Hey author you can't just end it like that!

Now that I finish it I can sum up this book's strengths & weaknesses. The action and a few twists picked up pace ONLY IN THE LAST 13% of the book and I was just wishing it happened like that in the beginning so it grabbed interest. I felt boredom throughout it. The 1st parts were obviously not good, since it didn't show much for the paranormal genre for the book. In fact, I didn't feel its paranormal aspect, except of course the last 13%. Also, the characters are overly clichéd.

I'm still confused, and I think I'll still read Hallowed. ONLY because I'm tempted to know the other characters' identity and reactions. So that still counts for something. Obviously things were left vague in this book. Still unsure!

Martha wrote: "Starting this. On page 65 -
I'm usually really wary about angel books. Something about them just doesn't inspire confidence in me. But at the moment I'm really enjoying this one! I'm glad her mum s..."

I'm a little behind but I totally agree with you that I'm glad the mother is actually involved. She drives some plot so far and that seems rare in YA. Yay for parents who aren't MIA!

Jessica wrote: "Martha wrote: "Starting this. On page 65 -
I'm usually really wary about angel books. Something about them just doesn't inspire confidence in me. But at the moment I'm really enjoying this one! I'm..."

Haha I know right?! :D

Martha wrote: "pg 165 - [spoilers removed]"

I think it actually really worked in this one. Wasn't as forced or shallow as so many of them are. (view spoiler)[ Each boy meant more than just a love interest, you know?
Also, I am totally Team Tucker as well. Their connection is so much better and he is such a down to earth sweetheart! (hide spoiler)]

Mei wrote: "60% - Oh so that's why Angela's isolating herself. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I totally have a bad feeling about Angela as well. I wonder how that will play out in the next books. I don't think it'll be good for Clara, though. (hide spoiler)]

Jessica wrote: "Martha wrote: "pg 165 - [spoilers removed]"

I think it actually really worked in this one. Wasn't as forced or shallow as so many of them are. Each boy meant more than just a love interest, you k..."


Me too! I'm Team Tucker. Greta says that the love triangle was more prevalent in the sequel. Might not even read that one for a while!

I think the reason why we're all Team Tucker is because we got to see his romantic side, y'know? Christian left for that vacation so he lacked participation but we'll see how he does on the next books.