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Engarde!!!! The Reading Duel challenge
summer03:
--- Quote from: Carter-Orange on July 20, 2011, 11:34:58 AM ---Maybe I'm just stupid, but I'm getting a bit confused with this main character. She started off as Mona and now seems to be called either Lisa or Lizzie?
Onwards I go though! I do like the idea of AJ helping to transform her though and it's good to see that they are getting along.
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Okay noted. Well her name is Mona Lisa but I see what you mean. I am taking notes Steph. :) please continue
FrickingKaos:
All finished :)
1) Name of the story you read and the author and what you feel the genre is. Your answer might be different then the authors.
Story- Games by Carter-Orange
Genre- Suspense
2) Would you have ever read this story if it wasn't a challenge?
It had been recommended to me by a friend but I never thought about reading it before.
3) What was your favorite scene?
I loved the scene of AJ and Nick running in the woods.
4) Who was your favorite character and why?
AJ....he was very funny.
5) Overall tell us one reason why you think someone else should/or shouldn't read this story.
It is a quick read and a good suspenseful and fun story if you like Backstreet Boys and Supernatural.
6) Did it convert you to the genre it is? Would you be willing to read another story just like it?
I am starting to like suspense more and am curious about the show Supernatural.
7) Give one piece of concrit that might help the author for future reference. This can be positive too, concrit doesn't always mean negative.
I felt that the story could have been longet to be honest. I also got lost a few times because I don't watch Supernatural I suppose. I did enjoy the story.
8) This should be the question the author asked in their survey. Everyone's will be different.
Steph asked if it held my interest....it most certainly did...I was hooked after Chapter 5.
9) Would you recommend this story and author to another person? Why or why not
I would definitely recommend someone to read Steph's stories....I am currently reading her new one Save A Prayer. Games was a good read too.
10) Out of 10 stars what would you give this story?
9 out of 10!!!
Carter-Orange:
Wow, thanks Tracy and glad you liked it!
I know it could've been more descriptive, more detailed and longer but that's just the way it came out of my head. I tend to type up what's in my head and post it straight away. Maybe I should take more time before posting.
You should definitely watch Supernatural. I bet you will love it!
TheDistantHeart:
I said I would start reading Karah's Love This Pain yesterday but failed. Yesterday at work, I moved wrong or something and now my shoulder and neck hurt like hell. I couldn't even focus on my work, so I figured it'd be better to start reading it when it doesn't hurt that much, which is today. :)
And Tracy, you should watch Supernatural (also because there's a lot of nice eye candy hehe). I love the show. I've got 5 seasons on dvd. :)
mare:
I am 10 chapters through October Rd so I thought i'd post some overall thoughts in here. As I said before, this isn't something i'd normally read. So I walked into it very hesitantly.
We start out with Alex who is about to leave for Julliard to pursue his dreams. His high school sweetheart Krystle was going to NY as well. We find out in the first chapter this isn't the case. I was surprised to see the next chapter jump ahead 6 years and the cute high school couple is no more. Alex is now on broadway and comes home to find his new girlfriend cheating on him. This chases him back to his house on October Road where he left Krystle all those year ago. Hence the title... lol
This is definitely a romance but there hasn't been any romance so far which kind of strays from the sterotypical.
Alex is a nice strong and likeable character and his parents are also fun to read. They have a nice family bond and Krystle (author) does a great job at showing us that. I'm not too sure how I feel about the female lead yet. Her name is also Krystle, which you know is a giant pet peeve of mine lol I want to like her but honestly her weird bond with Alex's parents kind of creeps me out. And the fact that she made his family lie about a child that isn't even Alex's (as of now anyway). I don't want to go into detail because I don't want to spoil it for anyone who may want to read.
So far, i'm enjoying it, although it is a little slow paced. There is a lot of dialogue which I tend to love but in this case, it seems to be slowing the overall plot down a bit. I do like the fact that this relationship isn't going to be a simple matter of love at second sight. The female lead seems very hesitant to get into a relationship with Alex which makes her more complex. The only thing that really should be fixed is Brian's last name. With people who are so into BSB, it might be a detraction to see Litrell instead of Littrell. Honestly, if I was just skimming through a story and saw one of their names not spelled correctly it would be enough for me to click out of the story, but then again, i'm anal. LOL
I'll be back after the next ten! :)
Good job Sapphire!
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