I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description or reason for wanting to read the book. Some are old and some will be new. Don't judge me - I have a lot of books.
Day 357
#tbrmountain #bookbuyingdiet
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X-Files Origins: Devil's Advocate | 
I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description or reason for wanting to read the book. Some are old and some will be new. Don't judge me - I have a lot of books.
Day 357
#tbrmountain #bookbuyingdiet
I am just about to start my second book so what better time to complete the #24in48 #readathon Hour 12 Challenge. Out of all the books in my TBR pile, this is by far the best first line, and the next book I will read. ? Not only is Jonathan Maberry one of my favorite authors but I absolutely love The X-Files. I am ashamed to admit it has taken me this long to start reading.
so-soBetween a so-so and a pick. I had a hard time seeing this teenager become the Scully I adore. Despite that, I enjoyed the story. It still managed to have a bit of the creepy vibe that X-Files does so well. #LitsyAtoZ #X #mountTBR
I‘ve spent most of the day reading this with alternating cuddle buddies. 3 day weekends are the best! #bowie #catsoflitsy #LitsyAtoZ #X
pickA young adult prequel to X Files - Dana Scully version. Enjoyable but nothing too in depth - supposed to explain why Scully started to question everything when she got to the FBI and I am not sure it is entirely successful in that. Good for the intended young adult reader though.
I want to buy The X files books. Theres two, a green and white one.
My question is, do I need to watch the tv show first? I heard the books were following the characters when they were younger. Do I need to read other books before these two? I looked on goodreads, the only info I have is they are book 1 and book 2. Are they good reads?
pickI don't know much about X Files show but I'll watch at least the 1st episode after I read this book.It was interesting, nothing complicated or scary but I really enjoyed it.This is about Dana Scully as a teenager and what experiences made a non believer person in some things (avoiding to spoil).The end gave the sensation that there will be a sequel or maybe is to motivate us to watch the show🤷🏻♀️3.4⭐️I will read the 2nd book
This was the surprise of my weekend. I had read Mayberry' X-Files novel and got it signed but then ended up having the best conversation with him about the X-Files. Plus he reads all the same books I do. I'm definitely going to be picking up his other books now. He's a great guy! #DBF2017
Not sure what I expected from this novel, but I'm enjoying it a lot. May even finish reading it in just one day.
so-soRead like fan fiction. It hoped to pinpoint when Dana Scully became a sceptic. But I don't believe that that happens in one moment.
Fifteen-year-old Dana is having trouble fitting in at her new high school after moving from California. Finds out teens are dying from drugs. Dana's having visions. Plus doing yoga and jujitsu. Anyway, she begins researching. She thinks the kids are being murdered. Whole experience makes her want to rely on science.
so-soA huge solid meh from me. This might've been a pan if not for my intense love of The X-Files and Dana Scully. The storyline was horribly uninteresting and I found myself skimming through the second half. I read someone's review on Goodreads where they stated that the Scully in the book was #NotMyScully and I wholeheartedly agree. If you're not a fan of The X-Files, don't bother with this. If you're a fan, proceed with caution. 👽
What if I just didn't go to work today and instead stayed home in bed, cuddling* with my cat, and reading? Yes? Good? Cool. #kingcyress #catsoflitsy
*existing together about a foot or two away from each other, with minimal petting (that's what she said)
Is my bookmark too inappropriate for the train? Probably. At least the lady next to me found it amusing. 😂
My husband and I's annual X-Files rewatch has begun! I'm nearly done with part 3 in GWTW, so I'll finally be reading the second Origins novel that I've been saving. Perfect timing to go with Season 1 of the show. 👍🏻
pickFinished this one tonight too...I love the X-Files and Jonathan Maberry.
Started this one today... love the X Files 📚📚👽👽
pickI feel like the author over described some areas of the book. When I get past that, I did enjoy this. I like the idea of seeing a young Dana Scully. I did get frustrated with her at some points, but that is what a fifteen year old tends to do 😊
Looking forward to this one! My reading buddy is not impressed.
pickA fun, creepy, twisty turny adventure starring a young Dana Scully, as we find out how she found an interest in science and medicine, and how she developed her healthy skepticism about all things paranormal. Definitely a great start to what I hope will be a series starring young Mulder and Scully, especially with another season of the X-Files confirmed.
pickQuirky, quick, entertaining read. While it was predictable, and seemed to gloss over a few details, it was a fun to read about what could have been Scully's past. I still believe that this is just one of many versions, and that we will truly never know. 😜👽
Changing up the "X" for #LitsyAtoZ challenge. Well, from an X-Files comic to this. ?
Love me some Dana Scully. ❤
so-soFun. I liked reading about a young Scully, but overall this book was just OK for me.
so-soSigh. This was very close to a pan for me. I hated the stereotyping and the big bad was obvious. There were entire chapters that made me bored out of my mind. Dana is what saved it. Even so, she wasn't as well-characterised in this as Mulder was in the other book.
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pickI liked this one, but not as much as the Mulder story by Kami Garcia. I just found Scully to be more frustrating as a teen. Jonathan Maberry did capture her skepticism well, but she kind of came across as more dramatic and it bothered me that she bought in so easily to the new age stuff at first. Still a decent read and fun peek at what part of Scully's formative years may have looked like.
so-soThere are just so many things... I really wanted to like this book, I really did. This was my first experience with Johnathan Mayberry, and I think it will be my last. I felt like the characters were very underdeveloped and the relationships very superficial. Background characters were not there for a purpose, just to be there and fill a quota. The mystery is not all that mysterious and not fully explained in the end. Disappointed. 😐
An auspicious beginning!
Doctor gave me two days off work so I had to buy books.
Started this one this morning - so far so good 😁
That moment when you're hoping that the author is purposely trying to make it seem obvious so that they can really surprise you in the end...... 😳
I had a doctors appointment today and while I was seeing the doctor, my wonderful boyfriend went and picked this up for me!
SQUEEEEEEEE!!!
WHEN AMAZON LETS YOU DOWN. 😭😭😭
My son is the bestest. He's stationed in San Diego with the Navy and I asked him to go to Mysterious Galaxy to get signed copies for me. Just costing me dinner for him and his girlfriend tonight. I think that's a fair trade! #xfiles
pickJuno and I stayed up late to finish this one. Not the greatest YA read but I love the X-files characters so much I was excited to spend time with them again. Can't wait to read Mulder's story. #xfiles
