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Feature and Follow Friday #2

By 7:16 AM

 
The Feature & Follow is a weekly event that allows bloggers to get to know each other, and gain more followers! It is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.
 
Q: What is a book you didn't like that all your friends raved about or what book did you love that wasn't popular?
 
I actually really liked Lauren Kate's Fallen series, as well as Alyson Noel's Immortals. Both series got pretty bad reviews and ratings on GR, but I enjoyed them.
 
I wasn't crazy about Delirium and Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver. I thought they were ok, and I'd like to eventually read Requiem. But they just didn't draw me in like I needed them to. I'm not crazy about Jennifer Estep's Mythos Academy either. I really didn't care for the first book and am struggling with whether or not to continue the series.
 
What about you guys? Which books did you end up liking that others didn't? Or not liking that others did?
 
If you are a new follower, please make sure you let me know so I can follow you back!

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62 comments

  1. JohannaMarch 8, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Hey! Thanks for visiting. New GFC here!

    I also liked the Fallen books. And I was quite disappointed by Requiem.

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 7:51 AM

      Well, I'm glad to hear that about Requiem. It's definitely towards the bottom of my TBR list. Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  2. Summer RossMarch 8, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    I started the Fallen series but I have only read the first one, I'd like to read more of them though.

    Happy Friday!

    ~Summer
    http://summersvoice.blogspot.com/2013/03/ff-unpopular.html

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      They weren't amazing, mind-blowing books, but I really liked the idea Lauren Kate had.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    New Follower :) I was actually just planning on reading Delirium some time soon.

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 9:59 PM

      I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  4. NagaMarch 8, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I also love the Fallen series and I really don't get why it has such bad reviews... I thought it was lovely ^^

    And I AM one of those crazy people about Delirium, but to be honest, from what I've heard about Requiem, I'm sort of scared to read it because I think it will ruin the entire series for me. We shall see...

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!

    New follower :)

    Ella
    Read Into Hiding

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      I really loved the idea behind Fallen. And I love Milton's Paradise Lost, so it really worked for me. I hope Requiem won't ruin the series for you!

      Thanks for stopping by and following back!

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  5. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Saame, I really could not get into Mythos Academy. As for Delirium... well I bought it, but have yet to crack it open, so...


    New follower via GFC.

    Thanks for following!

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      Well, I hope you end up enjoying Delirium. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who couldn't get into Mythos!

      Thanks for stopping by and following back!

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  6. Home of a Book LoverMarch 8, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    hi I haven't read it yet but I'll try someday :)

    New follower here... :)

    Here's my Follow Friday

    Camelle @ home of a booklover

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  7. Liesel K. HillMarch 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I haven't read the Delirium trilogy but I've heard very mixed reviews about it. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. Happy Friday!

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Yeah, it seems like people either love it or don't. Thanks for stopping by also!

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  8. Maria @ bookchillaMarch 8, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Passion is the book i liked the most in Fallen series. I liked Delirium, but Pandemonium was just meh. :)

    New GFC follower here:
    my FF

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      I liked Passion also because it was fun reading about her past lives. Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  9. Alison Can ReadMarch 8, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Hopping through. New follower! I really liked Evermore but didn't like the other books in the Immortals series. Is your profile picture the La Sagrada Familia cathedral? I visited it in September and loved it.
    My Hop

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:06 PM

      Thanks for following! And yes! It is La Sagrada Familia. I want to go so bad! That's awesome you got to go!

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  10. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 8, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Haven't read any of these honestly! None of them grabbed my interest enough.

    Although, Jennifer Estep's series sparked a little bit of an interest, so when I was able to get books 1-3 for free, I thought what the heck and added them to my TBR pile. They are still there though. Kind of the maybe, eventually TBR pile!

    Here's my Follow Friday

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:06 PM

      I really liked the mythology behind Mythos, but just couldnt get into the story unfortunately. I'm going to read the next one to see if it picks up any.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I am soso on Delirium but I haven't read Fallen or Immortals. Thanks for stopping by

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      I liked Fallen alot more than Immortals. Yeah, Delirium just didn't do it for me, unfortunately.

      Thanks for stopping by also!

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  12. Elle (Lost in Wonderland)March 8, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    New Follower! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier:)

    I haven't read Delirium yet, but it is on my TBR list. As for Fallen, I wasn't a fan. But I do intend to read the rest in the series to see how the story pans out.

    Hope you have a good weekend!

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      Delirium is definitely a love it or hate it book. It just depends on preference I think!

      Thanks for stopping by and following back!

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  13. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Oh I still need to out the Fallen series on my TBR list!

    Thanks for sharing and I'm your old time blogger buddy :)

    Florentine @ Readiculously Peachy

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    1. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Florentine! Fallen is also a love it or hate it series, so maybe you will end up liking it.

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  14. NyxMarch 8, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I liked Delirium but Pandemonium pissed me off. I liked the Fallen series till the last book which I couldn't finish. And I laso couldn't finish the Immortal Series. I liked the first couple of books but then it just got tedious for me.

    Thanks for stopping by and following - following back :)

    - Nyx @ Unraveling Words

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 9:57 AM

      Good to know I wasn't the only one to get incredibly irritated by Pandemonium!

      Thanks for stopping by and following back!

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  15. JezzebellJCMarch 8, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    I love the Fallen series. I thought the concept was interesting and well-delivered. I am a Delirium fan as well :D Thank you so much for stopping by my FF. GFC Follower :D Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM

      I really liked the concept of Fallen too. And Delirium was good, just not as good as some others I've read.

      Thanks for stopping by also!

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  16. HeatherMarch 8, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    New follower!

    You know, I've never actually read any of those -_-

    http://littlesqueed.blogspot.com/2013/03/feature-and-follow-friday-139.html

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  17. starryblueMarch 9, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    I liked the Immortals Series.

    Old GFC Follower

    Thanks for stopping by at http://pinkyjustlisten.blogspot.com/

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  18. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and following me. I am now a follower of you too. I haven't read Fallen but have heard good things from those that recommended. It is on my list. I just started reading Delirium.

    Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obsession

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM

      I hope you enjoy Delirium! Happy reading! Thanks for stopping by also and following back!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and following my blog! I'm following you too now. =)

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM

      Thank you also for coming by and following back!

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  20. Zeee @ I Heart RomanceMarch 9, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    I have read Fallen books 1 and 2 and will probably read 3. I thought the first book was ok but the second book became too annoying for my taste...

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Followed back via GFC

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      The second Fallen book was probably my least favorite. I liked the 3rd and 4th mch better. Thanks for stopping by also and following back!

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  21. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Just returning the follow :) Thanks for visiting... your welcome back anytime!

    I ADORE the Fallen series. I have all but the second book in hardback, and I swallowed them whole! Not literally, though. Iv been following the series since before they came out (pre-ordered the first book and waited anxiously for it to be mailed to me) and I flipped (again, not literally) when the other ones came out. While Im STILL upset by the ending of the last one, it was a clean goodbye and Im glad that everyone was happy. IM JUST TOO SAD ITS OVER!

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks for stopping by and returning the follow! I agree, the ending did irritate me- I thought she should have published a novella afterwards so we could see how it all turned out.

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  22. RuthBMarch 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    I haven't read Fallen yet :(
    thnks for the follow
    following you via GFC
    RUTY@Reading...Dreaming


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  23. basicallyaboutbooksMarch 9, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I actually liked the Fallen series... Well I like the first book, but when I read passion I decided to stop reading the series.

    As for Delirium... I agree with you I wasn't completely blown away.
    I couldn't get into the immortal series... It wasnt my type of book.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :) Followed back

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      Yeah, I struggled through some of the Fallen books, but I hate not completing a series, lol. Thanks for stopping by and following back!

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  24. barmybexMarch 9, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I quite liked the Fallen series too, and I've got the entire set of the Immortals - I really liked them!

    I wasn't a fan of Delerium haven't read any of the answers.
    I'm following you back now, we clearly have similar tastes. :D
    Have a fab weekend. x

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      Yay! Someone else who liked both Fallen and Immortals! Thanks for following back!

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  25. Leah Marie, Reading With My Eyes ShutMarch 9, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    I haven't read Fallen (yet). Nor Delirium, which seems to be a love it or hate it type of book. I guess I just need to read it and figure out which I am.

    Thanks for stopping by and following me this week! I'm following ya back via GFC!

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      I'll try any book at least once, despite reviews. Some books everyone hated, I end up liking. Thanks for stopping by also and following back!

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  26. EmileeMarch 9, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I followed back!

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    1. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      Thanks Emilee for stopping by also and following back!

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  27. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Followed back via GFC
    Marie@ manybooksmanylives.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks for stopping by also and following back!

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  28. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! I returned the favor and followed back! :)

    Heather @ Owlnestly Reviews

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    1. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks for stopping by also and following back!

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  29. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I read the first book in the Fallen series a while back, but I barely remember if I liked it or not! I think it's time to re-read it lol.
    I'm a new GFC follower, here's my FF at Rookie Romance

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    1. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 6:17 PM

      LOL, that happens to me all the time. I've read so many books that it's hard to remember which I've liked! Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  30. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    I haven't read Mythos yet, but it is on my TBR list. I haven't heard much about it though. I did like the first Fallen, but haven't gotten around to reading the others in the series yet.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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    1. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      I wasn't crazy about the first Mythos book, but I'm going to continue reading the series, because it had a great concept. Thanks for stopping by also!

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  31. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Hi! Im a new follower xD
    Here is my FF: http://soulfictionreviews.blogspot.ca/2013/03/my-first-feature-follow.html

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    1. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and following! I'll check out your blog too!

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  32. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Definitely need to check out those; I haven't read them yet! Old follower ;D

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