YA Addicts Readalong discussion

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Just finished chapter 10, and Madox is adorable! I would rather have him then a lion anyday!
Also Tella isn't annoying me as much lately, but I wanted to scream at her at the start of the race! I mean I understand she was scared and wasn't thinking straight, and it is nice to see that Victoria Scott isn't making her a "perfect" character, but the running away seriously annoyed me! However I do like books that provoke a reaction out of me, and i'm hoping this race will help Tella's growth as a character.
I'm loving the plot so far, and I know this will sound weird, but the lack of friendliness by all the characters. I thought that when she met the serial killer guy, it would be the typical "make allies straightaway" scenario, but that definitely didn't happen! You can tell that the majority of the contenders have one goal in mind, and making friends isn't one of them!
So far I'm enjoying this book, and I hope it continues this way, and Tella finds at least one blue flag!

Ellen wrote: "Just finished chapter 10, and Madox is adorable! I would rather have him then a lion anyday!
Also Tella isn't annoying me as much lately, but I wanted to scream at her at the start of the race! ..."

I just finished chapter 10 too! I want my own Madox so much! I think that guy will end up being an ally, and he sounds too good to have not known he was being followed. I like that they're on their own for now, though, because it should make a strong bond between Tella and Madox. I can't wait to find out what he can do!

Sarah wrote: "I just finished chapter 10 too! I want my own Madox so much! I think that guy will end up being an ally, and he sounds too good to have not known he was being followed. I like that..."

Yeah, I can see them becoming allies, but I agree with you, I like that Tella and Madox are bonding!
When Madox was in the egg, I was very curious what animal he was going to be.. I thought maybe he was going to be an unusual animal as Tella kept referring to the strange smell coming off the egg, so I was very surprised at him being a fox! However, do you think the strange smell could have something to do with Madox's power? It would link with why Tella keeps mentioning it.

Ellen wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I just finished chapter 10 too! I want my own Madox so much! I think that guy will end up being an ally, and he sounds too good to have not known he was being followed. I like that......"

Maybe. Her description of the smell put me off, I don't think I'd be carrying a sour smelling egg around with me for days. It could be an indication that he's special in some way, or maybe he's a bad pandora!

On chapter 20 and this book has really picked up in part two! Loving the new characters that Tella has met, my favourites being the twins and Harper, they're tough but in a good way. I'm not emotionally investing myself into Victoria and the little boy, I think the boy (I can't remember his name) not speaking any more is a bad sign. They're both very weak, and I can see them dying. Titus is a baddie, and after kidnapping or killing Madox,I just hope he doesn't succeed. Guy is cool, I can see him and Tella in a relationship, but he is a bit predictable.
Madox is adorable as per usual, I'm glad he is a powerful Pandora but worried that he's in a lot of danger! Especially with Titus and his bear Pandora sniffing around!
I hope this book keeps carrying on as it is now, because I'm quite enjoying it at the moment :)

Finish chapter twenty two today. I think Tella should have changed a bit by now but that didn't happen and she is a bit weak for my linking it seems she just gets everything handed to her. I wold like to have seen her alone a little bit more and deal with struggles by herself.

I'm loving her relationship with Madox and OMG how cute he is!!! The pandoras are my favourite thing of the book so far, it makes me want one.

I like Guy I think he is really cool and really enjoy how their relationship is taking its time. It's not too rushed and it's not the "love at first sight and they are completely in love for ever and ever" super quickly like in other books.

It's getting so good! I'm pleased with how Tella and Guy's relationship has developed, it seems believable enough. I wonder if they'll be separated as they go into the next round though! I agree that I would have liked to have seen her on her own for a little longer to see her grow and get a little stronger, though she probably wouldn't have lasted another day if she didn't know that YOU DON'T PULL LEECHES OFF!!

I'm pleased with Caroline's decision, that's definitely for the best. I expect Titus and his new friends to do something horrific soon, and I'm interested to see how Ransom turns out. So much just happened I'm jumping straight into part 3!

Just finished this section & 1st of all OMG I want a pandora lol my own little madox he sounds adorable. I was shocked when he revealed his power..awesome!
Tella is not as annoying now although she is still to needy for my liking but I guess I would be as well in her situation. Im loving her & guys relationship its nice to not have insta love etc. and just see to people slowy getting closer. Titus needs sorting out im actually worried about maddox round him!
Loving the other characters as well cant beleive what happens to levi (i think) :( them men following them are freaky. Cant wait to read the last section now

SO. I just finished chapter 13.

First off i'm in love with maddox and i think i'm going to draw him xD

It kind of annoyed me how quickly she was to judge harper based on the way she looks, she hasn't really annoyed me yet though i was annoyed with their pandoras for wanting to hurt madox i was like NO. NO. NOT OKAY.

Still enjoying this ^_^

I liked that Tella was smart enough to follow Guy. Though I knew for sure that he was aware of her following him. I like that he didn't bring it to her attention though. Well, until he did!

I laughed so hard on page 67 when Tella is thinking to herself that Guy should crack is thumb! Hysterical.

Was surprised in the beginning with the eggs and even more surprised to find out that when they hatch they are animals! Would never in a million years have seen that coming.

Of course I love Maddox and I love that Tella loves him.

Upon first meeting Harper I am not sure if we can trust her. I do like that she is a strong female in the story, as Tella has yet to really step up to the plate. But she's getting there and it has been nice to see her growth, albeit slow.

Really worried about Maddox and the other Pandoras picking on him. I wanted to smack all their owners in the face for not doing anything to help right away!

Favorite quote: "My God. I am in the epicenter of hell, and I'm trying to psychoanalyze some guy."

Favorite part: On page 146 when Titus grabs Tella. Holy Mother!

Vanessa wrote: "I liked that Tella was smart enough to follow Guy. Though I knew for sure that he was aware of her following him. I like that he didn't bring it to her attention though. Well, until he did!

I laug..."

I absolutely loved Tella's sass. Her sarcasm and wit is what made me like her, and made me laugh out loud more than once.

Ellen wrote: "Just finished chapter 10, and Madox is adorable! I would rather have him then a lion anyday!
Also Tella isn't annoying me as much lately, but I wanted to scream at her at the start of the race! ..."

The point about not becoming allies (and falling in love!) immediately is so true!! And I also loved the whole Pandora thing! So clever!

Becky wrote: "SO. I just finished chapter 13.

First off i'm in love with maddox and i think i'm going to draw him xD

It kind of annoyed me how quickly she was to judge harper based on the way she looks, she ha..."

YESS!! Draw Madox please!! :D I just read the bit with Harper and that annoyed me so much too! There was no need to hate her. It was really weird!

Vanessa wrote: "I liked that Tella was smart enough to follow Guy. Though I knew for sure that he was aware of her following him. I like that he didn't bring it to her attention though. Well, until he did!

I laug..."

I didn't expect them to be animals either! I was imagining them holding a message or something (like the golden egg in Harry Potter). Loved the cracking the thumb bit too! I keep getting annoyed by Tella...then she makes me laugh and I like her again :)

I think I can understand Tella's reaction to Harper because it was kinda like the other pandoras reactions to Maddox - Tella felt threatened by Harper, and she probably thought those things to make herself feel more confident, remember she is still trying to win this race. Also, that is typical teenage girl behaviour sounded like something a friend of mine would've said... ahaha

I can't decide whether or not Tella will win the race though?

I suspected Madox's ability but it's still really really cool! I just LOVE the pandoras!

I loved the thumb cracking thing too, it's exactly the type of thing that would irritate and fixate me! Wanting to run up to him and just crack his thumbs was a really insignificant thing in the story, but made Tella so much more personable and realistic. And very funny :)

Sarah wrote: "I loved the thumb cracking thing too, it's exactly the type of thing that would irritate and fixate me! Wanting to run up to him and just crack his thumbs was a really insignificant thing in the st..."

Totally agree, Sarah! I'm liking her more as the novel progresses :)

NOO!! I love Levi...I felt like he and Ransom were the Fred and George of this novel!!

I hate Titus!!! And I found it a little bit annoying when Tella thought the bear eating the rabbit was gross but has been eating meat throughout the entire book...do you know what you are eating, love? ;)

Just finished the rain chapters. I'm enjoying it but I don't think I'll be able to finish this today for the live show. =(.

Mom2triplets04 wrote: "Just finished the rain chapters. I'm enjoying it but I don't think I'll be able to finish this today for the live show. =(."

YOU CAN DO IT!!! :D