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Today's discussion is about: Chapter 9
- I loved finding more about how Will and Jem became each other's parabatai. I feel like both Jem and Will feel like they've taken something from the other, when in reality I think they've both given each other a reason to live or fight living. Where Jem is physically ailing, Will is emotionally and spiritually. Would you guys agree with that? What are you thoughts on their pairing?
- Oh Will! What were your thoughts about Will and why he's doing what he's doing?
- Holy hot shadowhunter kisses! I...um. Wow, Jem has a naughty side! *snickers* I'm not complaining, but I did not see this moment coming. Given this time period, this was a big no-no. Oh wow... I don't even know what to ask. Do you see this coming?
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* I agree with you that I think they have both given each other something. I find it sweet that they both feel kind of the same way about it, but don't know the other feels that way.
ReplyDelete* Re-reading this book, I think my heart is breaking more for Will than it was the first time. I am definitely getting more out of the book this time through. I want to make Will's pain go away and it makes me so sad how tired he is trying to keep up his act. I understand that he just wants a little escape. I don't think it's right how he sought out the escape though.
*I totally did not see that coming at all!! I would expect something like that out of Will, but not Jem who is such a gentleman. Reading it for the second time was still almost as shocking I think. I also noticed more this time around how Tessa keeps thinking of Will and comparing Jem to him even while things are getting hot. I found myself really feeling bad for him this time when the first time I was practically dancing around. With the thoughts going through Tessa's head, I was thinking even if she does love Jem, he will never compare to Will for her. I do love how Tessa sees how beautiful Jem is though.
I am even more torn now. I love Jem so much, and I love Will and he breaks my heart, but I am paying more attention to things this time and it is making it harder to want to choose between them.
I think they were right for each other. they helped each other and gave them someone who would always be there. Jem wanted no pity, and Will wanted someone whom he couldn't hurt. i love how both boys have this silent communication with each other and end each other's sentences. they have such a special bond.
ReplyDeleteI think Will has his reasons. he isn't really bad.
I did not see that coming! I thought Jem was the perfect gentleman. i can see he isn't as weak as i once thought and Tessa isn't frail. i was surprised
I completely agree that they gave each other something. Jem needs strength physically and Will need strength emotionally. They complement each other well.
ReplyDeleteI feel so much for Will. He has this huge weight on his shoulders and for once he just wants to escape. Of course, he's not doing it in a healthy way, but I think he feels lost and trapped and that is the only way he can think to let it go for a while.
Holy, Moly. I actually had to stop the audio and replay it because I couldn't believe what was happening. I was completely shocked by both Jem and Tessa. I didn't think either of them had it in them to display their passion. Naughty, naughty.
Oh, I don't know that I could handle especially this chapter in audio. Holy moly!
DeleteI liked reading the story about how Will and Jem became parabatai. Will obviously had been training behind Jem's back in order to defeat him so easily. I do think that they both pity the other in their union, which is one of the great ironies of the series.
ReplyDeleteWell, in his drugged state I think Will was being honest: he wanted a night's sleep without nightmares. He wanted to forget. It's the reason most people turn to drugs. I am totally on Jem's side in this because Will could have done any number of things, but to have succumbed to the drug that Jem must take in order to survive, the very drug that's killing how, does seem a bit melodramatic if not cruel.
*giggles* Holy Hot Shadowhunter Kisses....ROTFLOL.....I did not see it coming, not this scene! Go Jem! ;P I know I'm in the minority here, and I love Will, too, but I *really* like the sparks between Tessa and Jem.
Jem and Tessa have that soft *cough* romantic type of love, where with Will it seems like they may spontaneously combust. I say bring on it! Let all the sparks fly! ;)
Delete~I think they've given each other something--Will gained the will to live because of Jem, while Jem is ACTUALLY gaining life from Will; Cassie once stated that since parabatai drawn from each other's strength, Jem is drawing strength from Will. Jem and Will's relationship reminds me so much of Jace and Alec. There is the one who gets all the attention while the other sits in a partial shadow.
ReplyDelete~I completely could not stand Will in this chapter when I first read it; even now, I still hate reading it because it breaks my heart to see him using a drug that is killing his parabatai. He completely disregarded Jem's state and made a mockery of it.
~That kiss scene took me completely off-guard, but it was good to FINALLY get some different "holy hot shadowhunter kisses" for Tessa besides Will.
Will and Jem seem to balance each other out. Will is the physical strong one, and Jem is the mentally strong one. They sort of fit together.
ReplyDeleteWill is a dumbass for taking the drug. Did he not think it was going to hurt Jem?
Ahh Jem...I totally saw this coming. Team Jem FTW!!!
Jem and Will do seem to complete each other. Will has physical strength and Jem has an emotional strength that keeps him grounded, and keeps Will in line as well. Together they make a formidable pair as parabatai. That is, at least, what I thought before I read this chapter. Now I think they’re both pretty damaged. Jem has lost his mind. He snapped. He finally snapped. And Will is nowhere to be seen, failing to get his friend back in control, because he’s gone off the deep end too. Tessa has lost her mind as well. Everyone has gone hormonal and crazy in this chapter. The Angel only knows what Jessamine is doing dressing in drag! I just don’t know what to think anymore!
ReplyDeleteWho knows what’s going through Will’s head? He obviously was looking for an escape from reality, hence his wish to be sent into the demon dimension and then later his actions at the drug den. But to do something his best friend felt so strongly opposed to—to do it knowing it would betray Jem on so many different levels—that was foolish! Either Will was just that desperate or he did it on purpose for some reason. I don’t know if he was trying to push Jem away or if he was punishing himself, but it was not his best decision. Honestly, I’m going to need everyone to just chill out!
0_0 <--- That was my face for the entire time Jem was losing it. I didn’t know how to process what was happening. I just kept staring at the pages thinking, “What is going on right now!” Jem and Tessa just forgot what time period they were in obviously! Although I’m sure Mary Crawley would approve, but she’s from a time period a little later on. Not that it was smiled upon then either. I’m still in shock. What will Jem do next? Will he even remember what he did? With everything that’s going on right now, Tessa does not need to vex herself over this too! I can only imagine what the Lightwoods would think. And who knows what Will would do if he found out!
I couldn’t stop laughing when Tessa knocked over a pillow because Jem kissed her shoulder. Seriously, Tessa? If you can’t handle him kissing you on the shoulder, you’re not going to be able to handle anything else he throws at you. Ha! :D
I am totally cracking up over your comments and most certainly in agreement. ;)
DeleteOk, first- I am in shock and an uneasy state of arousal over that make out scene. Naughty indeed! Holy WOW! Thank goodness Will was in the state he was or he might have walked in on them. Very, very BAD! *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI am in agreement that the boys bring something to the other rather than having taken something away. They complete each other. Despite their guilt what a wonderful feeling it must be to have someone so close to you. Other than a perfect lover there could nothing better.
I wonder what Jem really wanted to say to Will. He was so angry and nearly devastated at the sight if him. As far as Will's choice. Absolutely for escapism, but the worst possible choice. Well maybe not the worst. ;)
I want to add that I love reading this one chapter at a time. As much as I want to devour it all at once, you do have more time to digest and reflect on each event. Fantastic for a first time read through.
DeleteI'm also enjoying the comments from those that this a re-read for. Seeing how some of your views are changing and realizing what you missed the first time around. Makes me pay closer attention to each passage.
I'm so loving this entire event! Thank you to all of you reading along. It's been amazing so far. :D
I totally agree with what you said. Jem is physically ill and Will is emotionally scarred. And as parabatai, I guess they somehow "complete each other" for lack of a better word. Jem shows Will how it's okay to show your emotions and make others feel that you care. Will on the other hand, does what he can to help Jem regarding his illness without making him feel weak or even ashamed. Somehow, the one manages to give what the other seems to lack.
ReplyDeleteWill, why oh why do you do these things? He keeps pushing everyone away by doing these reckless, selfish acts. And in doing so, he doesn't only hurt himself but others as well. He's so stubborn.. if he would just let people in, maybe he wouldn't feel like he's taking on everything alone. Oh William..
Jem. That is indeed a side of him we've never seen before. I never expected that to happen and I certainly never expected it to happen with Jem. I'm not sure what my thoughts are about it other than that was a scene that is rather unexpected and well, passionate.
For me this chapter is heartbreaking for many many reasons..
ReplyDeleteI love Will with all my heart and it pains me to see him self-loath and destroy like he does :( But then I also understand that he feels alone even tough he has Jem but even though he has him it's not like he can share with him his burden.
I feel bad for Jem though because I understand how he feels when she sees Will at the den but I also know that Will wasnt thinking about how this would affect Jem nor did he think when he went that Jem would end up there dragging him out.
I love when Tessa tells him that he better help her before she turns into him and does it herself LOL
The moment between Jem and Tessa, is sweet and unexpected, at least I very much did not expect it when I read it for the first time BUT it broke my heart I was remember being pissed at both of them, at Tessa because she is supposed to love Will so why is she canoodling with Jem!?! And I was pissed at Jem because I almost felt that as Will's parabatai he should know how Will feels about Tessa.. god was I pissed that day LOL
It no longer pisses me off now, but I feel a little knot in my stomach when I read this chapter every time, cause in my mind and in my heart Tessa belongs and will always belong with Will.
I totally agree with you. This thing is reminding me to Jin and Jang.
ReplyDeleteWill was sad and lost. I can't be angry for him. Ok, he's a Shadowhunter but he's a human too so he does stupid things.
Oh My Godness!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that. I love him more and more and more! How many surprise has he? I didn't see this coming but I'm glad for it. It was so HOT. I really love Jem. Sorry but I must repeat myself...he is so real. Thank you Cassie for this chapter!!!:')
* Will and Jem are the perfect pair. They need each other and balance each other like no other two people could. Will needs emotional support while Jem needs support physically. The can lean on each other when it really matters.
ReplyDelete*Will needs to find an outlet for all the pain and fear he carries with him everyday. He does things to make himself feel less because to him that seems easier and less painful. I love Will with all my heart and feel for him. I understand how he feels just wanting to shut out the world and be left alone for just a little while.
*Tessa and Jem Oh my!!! It was super hot but OMG I did not see that coming. You can tell Tessa is torn between the two and with all this happening it is going to make it harder for her to decide.
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ReplyDeleteThe parabatai blood brotherhood between Will and Jem is no mistake. It's a perfect match. They fill each others missing hole and even make each other strong by borrowing each others strength and totally the other's half.
I thought Will hit rock bottom. That he's lost it and have reached a point of no return. For a girl! Well I guess Jem isn't the only one. ;-). But there is always a reason behind everything Will does. We've witnessed it when he's kissed Tessa and insulted her twice. When he speaks in literal terms. When he acts like a jerk but hurts more inside. His confession is already proof! Will hasn't done anything just because. He has causes and reasons for most almost all his actions. Good thing he's always clear minded and thinks. But bit seems when he's w Tessa he's lost or anxious or not fully himself, loosing himself to her, opening slowly as he takes one step at a time. Though his feelings are like a fishing line and sometimes it comes back empty or with a piece still left for him to linger n ponder on.
Well Jem sure does have a naughty side. His fever and anger towards Will seems to make him bolder, lost for words where action is better. Yeh, i kind of expected something similar leading up to it but not in that exact moment from the pain he encountered earlier from rescuing Will. I thought maybe on the carriage on the way to rescuing Will. Where Jem speaks in Mandarin and Tessa getting all hotsie. Tessa's feelings for Jem has been building up and making themselves conscious for us to consider something between her and Jem will happen sooner or later.