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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown | Holly Black
Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. The only problem is, once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave.One morning, after a perfectly ordinary party, Tana wakes up surrounded by corpses. The only other survivors of this massacre are her exasperatingly endearing ex-boyfriend, infected and on the edge, and a mysterious boy burdened with a terrible secret. Shaken and determined, Tana enters a race against the clock to save the three of them the only way she knows how: by going straight to the wicked, opulent heart of Coldtown itself.The Coldest Girl in Coldtown is a wholly original story of rage and revenge, of guilt and horror, and of love and loathing from bestselling and acclaimed author Holly Black.
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MollyLooby
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This didn‘t at all go where I was expecting at the start of the book, but I still enjoyed it. The plot was good but I wanted to get to know the characters better. I must admit that I got lost a few times too, but I did have a great time reading 😊

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MollyLooby
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Finally starting this after all these years! 🩸

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RedxoHearts
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I'd love to see everyone's answer! Feel free to repost tag and share.

This question was inspired by the audiobook of The Coldest Girl I'm Coldtown by Holly Black. It has random spooky sounding music that makes it sound like something is coming. It just doesn't seem to make sense where it's placed. I think it would be really cool if it is saved and used at just the right moment.

#BookishAnswers

#RestingGrinchFace #wintergames @Julsmarshall

Julsmarshall I like music or sounds when it makes sense. In Bono‘s autobiography (which he reads himself) there are times that he sings and it really added to the experience. Sometimes, though, it pulls me out of the story. 3mo
RedxoHearts @Julsmarshall I agree. This one has "thriller" sounds but all of the times it's just a little off in timing. You're right it really can pull you out of the story 3mo
Sarahreadstoomuch The times it‘s done well is in between chapters (like Grapes of Wrath) or between essays (David Sedaris‘ Calypso). Otherwise it can take me out of a story. 3mo
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Amabear
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I don‘t know why but I have some inner complex where I feel like audiobooks are not “real” enough when it comes to reading. Happily changing this inner narrative. Through so many mental health struggles physical reading has been tiring and challenging. Audiobooks are giving me life and making me feel like myself again. I‘m so glad they have brought me back to this world this last year. Driving and audio booking is now my favorite way to de stress.

Clwojick I find audiobooks help me get through all the chores I don‘t want to do. It makes exercising, laundry, and grocery shopping SO much easier. 14mo
wanderinglynn Yes, I agree with @Clwojick – listening to audiobooks makes chores so much better. I‘ve also found that listening to books that I have previously read add a new dimension or new perspective to stories I love. And sometimes, with the right narrator, audiobooks are like meditation, taking me out of the swirling chaos of my brain & relaxing my mind. 14mo
Amabear @Clwojick 100% agree. 14mo
Amabear @wanderinglynn love it. I definitely am able to connect with some books via audiobook that I wouldn‘t otherwise. Also, the wrong narrator ruins everything 😂 14mo
wanderinglynn Totally agree. The wrong narrator ruins it. 14mo
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Amabear
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I loooooooooved this book. Fell in love with the characters and the world- which was immersive and well built. The author fed details at just the right times, by the end you feel like you could exist in this world. A convincing fun dystopian- of the few vampire books Iv read this is a huge favorite. I wish there were more steamy scenes but the romance was stellar without anything over the top. Lots of blood. Thrilling. Not too gross. Reading was✨

Clwojick Love the name and the cover! Screenshot taken for when I need some bookish inspiration! 14mo
Amabear @Clwojick 🙌🏻 I happened to finish it while driving at night on a cold foggy day and it was an amazing immersion 😂 14mo
Cheshirecat913 I absolutely loved this book as well! I have been thinking about rereading it, but I also want to read some of her other books. 😆 14mo
Amabear @Cheshirecat913 I‘m working my way through her books too! 14mo
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SeaToSkyes
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Current weather situation here in Ohio 🥶 I haven't looked outside lately but there was probably almost 3 inches last night after only an hour of snow.

S3V3N I‘m in Ohio too! I‘m loving the snow.💙 1y
SeaToSkyes @BeaG I love it too! Thankfully my job was already closing today through Monday so we didn't have to go in and I can enjoy it 1y
S3V3N @SeaToSkyes That‘s awesome! Enjoy your break! 1y
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SeaToSkyes @BeaG thank you! 1y
bthegood I'm in Ohio/Kentucky and same here - colder here than in Alaska on Friday 😂 Stay safe/warm and enjoy the break - 1y
SeaToSkyes @bthegood yes it was! Hopefully it warms up a bit soon! 🥶 and thank you, hopefully I'll get to read 1y
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Linsy
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I'm using #adventrecommends to catch up on some reviews I didn't get to this year!

I was honestly surprised by how much I LOVED this book. I've been on a vampire kick lately, mostly classics, and I'm not super into post-apocalyptic stuff, but this thing got it's fangs into me early and I'm SO glad it didn't let go! This was addictive and sexy, and yet I feel like it also let you grapple with the horror. Highly recommend!! 💙🧛🏼‍♀️

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persephone1408
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#alphabetgame #letterC @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
My letter C book is the Coldest girl in Coldtown by Holly Black.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you for playing 📚👌🏻 2y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
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Panpan

This book has a great opening: the protagonist, Tana, wakes up in a bathtub to find that everyone at the party she attended the night before is dead. However, it goes downhill from there. I had such high hopes, but the plot meandered all over the place and I really just didn‘t care what happened to the characters.

Lindy It‘s been a while since I read this—I can‘t even remember if I finished it or not—but I remember being disappointed too. 2y
TheLudicReader I actually really liked this one. 😂 2y
CindyMyLifeIsLit @TheLudicReader I‘m glad! That‘s what is so wonderful about reading—every book speaks so many different languages that we, as readers, are always able to find those that we understand and connect to. ❤️ 2y
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KristiAhlers
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I have to admit I almost didn‘t read this one. So I added it to my bookspin list I‘m glad I did. This was such a good vampire read. So creative. Loved the plot, the characters, basically everything. Very engrossing read. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

AudiobookingWithLeah I really liked this one, too. 2y
persephone1408 I loved this one. Imaginative for a vampire book🖤 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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KateReadsYA
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#wondrouswednesday #eggs
Thanks for the tag @peanutnine
💖 My oldest son buying his first valentines gift for a classmate he cares for.
💙 The coldest girl in coldtown-it's been a week since I've read but so far a pick!
🖤 I'm grateful for water.

peanutnine Your son is adorable 😍 2y
KateReadsYA @peanutnine thank you 😊 2y
BooksNBowls Omg I‘m dreading this day with my son!! It‘s so sweet though! 🥰 2y
KateReadsYA @BooksNBowls haha I was so happy when he told me he wanted to buy someone a gift. His heart is so Big!! 2y
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ShyBookOwl
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Tana woke lying in a bathtub. #firstlinefridays

I've bailed on this one in the past, but I'm hoping it was just bad timing, so I'm giving it another go.

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KateReadsYA
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Definitely reading this book slow because I have a feeling I'm gonna be sad when it ends. It's so eerie and exciting.

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KateReadsYA
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This is gonna be good.....chapter 1 read and I am fully invested!!!! 🌃

KathyWheeler I bought this because I loved the title and the cover. Luckily, the book was good too. 😊 2y
persephone1408 I absolutely LOVE Holly Black! It was just a bonus finding out its a vampire book lol 2y
ShyBookOwl Same!!! 2y
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persephone1408
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Wow! Just wow! And to think, I almost didn't read this awesome book. I should've known better. I give this book 5/5✨ I just wish there was more.💯💙🖤

KateReadsYA Just bought this one. Hoping to read it soon, after reading this review I want to read it next 2y
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reading_rainbow
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I love Holly Black. I love love her writing. This book I did not love. It‘s started out strong and but then totally lost me. Maybe it was the corny YA aspect of the main characters personality, idk. it was gritty and violent and a cool concept but slogged. Some parts I loved, other parts like the chapters from different timelines and POV were boring
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persephone1408
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#firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl
"Tana woke lying in a bathtub. Her legs were drawn up, her cheek pressed against the cold metal of the faucet."

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Kshakal
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Just got inside from snow blowing and with the temps at a solid -19 I am going to stay curled up with my blanket and cup of coffee for a while!

Aims42 Cute mug! This sounds like a great plan 😊☕️ 2y
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Ast_Arslan
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#MayCharacters
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

Gavriel is a wonderful characters and a #marvelous vampire.
Nobody can change my mind 😂

Day 22

Eggs 🖤💙🖤 3y
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DarkMina
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70 of 2021. A decent read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

#vampires

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KimberlyJuracich
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I love this book! I wish there was a sequel. It was so freaking good. Read it! Just read it!!

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CocoReads
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My current look. Not pictured: my feet in both socks snd slippers under the blanket. 🤣🤣

Susanita This looks like me the winter I spent at my mom‘s in Oklahoma. The wind really does come sweeping down the plain, right into my bedroom, despite my stepfather‘s valiant attempts at mitigation. 3y
CocoReads @Susanita it‘s unpleasant. I‘ll be heading to my parents around lunchtime because they still have power plus a whole house generator if they lose power. Plus they have actual food-I had peanut butter for breakfast. Because I haven‘t been to the store yet. As it turns out, that‘s probably a good thing. 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I hate it when the power goes out! Head to your parents early if you can. 3y
CocoReads @RivetedReaderMelissa I‘m getting ready to head over now. 3y
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ElizaMarie
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SeaToSkyes
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Catching up on the #12ColorsOfDecember ! December 13 - Navy blue #WinterGames2020 #WinterGames #TeamRedNosedReindeer

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Melismatic
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My first Holly Black novel and it pulled no punches. For YA, this was gory, dark, and at times very bleak — exactly what a vampire story should be.

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Kshakal
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👍🏻💞 3y
OriginalCyn620 Love it! 3y
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AuthorJensenReed
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Omggggg

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AuthorJensenReed
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Yaaas

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AuthorJensenReed
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And i love him

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Readinginfairyland
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I LOVED this gritty YA vampire story. The perfect mixture of danger and glamour and the vampire romance I‘ve been looking for.

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BethM
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Thanks for the tag @TK421 !
1. All of them! 😂
2. Soup!
3. 17 F feels like 2 F

Tagging anyone who‘s also watching the debate.

Avanders All of ‘em! 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ 4y
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Nomi_Schiano555
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Of course a holly blacks book will always be amazing, although things did feel a little rushed in this one

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BehindthePages
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This was a dark and haunting tale, filled with blood and betrayal. Written in a style that blends past and present, the story unfolds piece by piece. It reveals broken and flawed characters, each with their own burdens from a tormented past. This isn‘t a book for those who like a light read. Taking on this experience is going to require a taste for horror.
Full review https://www.behindthepages.org/post/the-coldest-girl-in-coldtown-by-holly-black

bookishbitch I liked it a lot too. 4y
BehindthePages @bookishbitch it's my favorite one by her now! 😀 4y
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witchyreader13
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Next library book. I'm on a roll. 5th book in the last week & a half. Loved Black's Cruel Prince series, so I have high hopes for this one. 🙂

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Addison_Reads
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Mehso-so

Book 8 finished for #screamathon. 🎃 @4thhouseontheleft

This was a fun book about vampires, with some interesting changes to the typical vampire tale. Although I read lots of YA books, this one to me just didn't quite work. I'm sure a teen would disagree and love the teenage romance aspect, but it and the teen angst started to get on my nerves toward the end.

alisiakae 🧡👻🖤 4y
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AudiobookingWithLeah
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MY RATING⇢ 4.7 STARS | GRADE A
FEATURING⇢
Vampires
Dystopian-ish
Like A Slightly Skewed Version of Our World
Quarantined Vampire Towns
Kick-Ass Heroine
A Smattering of Romance
Stand-Alone

See my review here⇢ https://leahsbookishobsession2.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-coldest-girl-in-coldtown...

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TheBookKeepers
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Okay I know I‘m likely in the minority, but this is the 2nd Holly Black book I‘ve read & I just can‘t quite get into it. I‘m 50% through this current read and thinking about bailing...

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I didn‘t love this either. Haven‘t tried any of her others (except maybe the first curse workers book - which was interesting but I haven‘t gotten around to reading the rest so...) 5y
TheBookKeepers @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I read Cruel Prince & didn‘t like it either. It wasn‘t awful....just more like “eh” IMO. I know many ppl love her books, so maybe it‘s just me 😅 5y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @TheBookKeepers, nahhh, I think she‘s probably one of those authors I would have connected with if I was a teen when I first read her books... I feel meh about so many popular authors (Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas) and I‘m becoming more ok about it 😂 5y
Johanna414 I struggle with her books - I usually really like the beginnings and then lose interest a third or halfway through and never finish them. The Cruel Prince is the only one of hers I‘ve finished so far, and I didn‘t love it. 5y
TheBookKeepers Good to know I‘m not alone in this YA world! 🖤. I feel more validated in my bailing of this lol! @Johanna414 5y
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Carla
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Yesterday, I suffered a lot of fatigue, so I crashed with the Cirque du Soleil Beatles Love soundtrack and finished The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. It was my first #hollyblack but it will 🌟definitely🌟 not be my last! Reading such an immersive book is excellent medicine. 🧛‍♀️ #EDS #POTS #chronicillness #vampires #YA #horror #cirquedusoleil #beatles

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mirsophie
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Book: tagged
Movie: snow white
Song: black magic woman by vctry
@JoScho #manicmonday

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Voltchu
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Today's new read! Dog would prefer that I play fetch with him instead though 😅🐶

Catsandbooks Such a cute pup! 😍 5y
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mirsophie
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This was a great vampire novel. I wish there was a sequel to say what happened to Tana if she became a vampire or not. I really liked all the characters and the plot. Holly black is a great author of the creepy strange and weird.

KathyWheeler I‘m hoping she‘ll do a sequel as well. 5y
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Kar2b
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I don‘t know why it took me so long to get to reading this one. I love Holly Black‘s books. I‘ve also always had a slight obsession with vampires. The world she creates could be ours - the characters are vivid and well developed. I loved Tana‘s bravery, and I really liked Gavriel, too. If you like a compelling vampire story, try this one!

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InkedBookworm13
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My #AprilWrapup
I only read 3 books this month. I'm hoping to read more next month. I loved all three of these books ♥️📘

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Eggs
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Brrrr. Coldest day in in Austin in April that I can recall....but with the fierce wind, it “feels like” 48

Cathythoughts The wind & rain is mad here !!! King Lear weather 5y
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Lindsbooklover93
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Mehso-so

Hi everyone! This was a fun book to read. It was a little different from other vampire reads. #litsy #kindle #kindlefire #paperwhite #library #bookgeek

Meeko93 I liked this one too!! 5y
Lindsbooklover93 @Meeko93 I'm excited to read her other books. 😀 5y
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Texreader
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Nice book haul today, the last day of the sale! I ended up paying 50 cents for all of these!

Meeko93 Very nice 5y
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