Vikki’s Comments (group member since Dec 01, 2021)

Vikki’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JULY 2024
Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 07/31/2024

Total Pages Read: 1261
Bonus Points: 35

Books Read:
1. The Twilight Garden 400
2. The Irish Aesthete: Ruins of Ireland 176
3. The Patient Killer 313
4. The Winter of the Witch 372
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+ 10 The Twilight Garden been on my tbr for a year
+ 25 The Patient Killer on my Kindle

I already read


I'll also read:
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The Mercy Chair by M W Crave

The Blackbird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

I read Spare when it came out last year. I had always liked Harry, but I don't agree with a lot that has gone on recently. I think a lot of the family issues should have been dealt with privately. They go on a lot about privacy, but then do these documentaries, interviews etc... Harry has obviously struggled with his mental health, particularly with losing his mum so tragically. Do I believe everything in his book... no. There have been wrongs on both his part, and on the part of the other Royals. It's a shame he & Meghan quit as working royals because I think they could have had a positive impact.

4th book finished - The Shadow Man
5 stars
Loved this book, kept me hooked right from the start. I found the killer an intriguing character and was curious to find out more.

5th book finished - The Atlas Paradox

I ended up giving it 4 stars but I couldn't quite decide what I thought of it. For 400 pages, there didn't seem to be a lot happening. Some characters were more interesting than others.
I preferred the 1st book in the trilogy. I already have the 3rd book so I will read it, but I'm hoping for something a bit more with it.

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge APRIL 2024
Start Date: 04/01/2024
End Date: 04/30/2024

Total Pages Read: 2,600
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
1. The Atlas Paradox 432
2. Impossible Creatures 368
3. War of the Windsors: The Inside Story of Charles, Andrew and the Rivalry That Has Defined the Royal Family 320
4. The Housemaid 325
5. The Shadow Man 384
6. The Apprentice 403
7. The Revels 368

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge MARCH 2024
Start Date: 03/01/2024
End Date: 03/31/2024

Total Pages Read: 2,454
Bonus Points: 210

Books Read:
1. The Dubrovnik Book Club 387
2. A Court of Mist and Fury 626
3. The Killer's Girl 272
4. Iron Flame 623
5. The Soul Killer 346
6. The Beauty of Bucharest 200

+ 10 A Court of Mist and Fury - green cover
+ 50 A Court of Mist and Fury - fairys
+ 25 A Court of Mist and Fury - author is woman
+ 10 A Court of Mist and Fury lead character is a woman
+ 25 Iron Flame author is woman
+ 25 The Killer's Girl author is woman
+ 25 The Dubrovnik Book Club - author is woman
+ 10 The Dubrovnik Book Club lead character is a woman
+ 10 Iron Flame lead character is a woman
+ 10 The Killer's Girl lead character is a woman
+ 10 The Beauty of Bucharest lead character is a woman

3rd book finished last month - Fair Rosaline
I enjoyed this retelling of Romeo & Juliet from Rosaline's perspective - we hear her mentioned in the play but she doesn't really feature. I do think it's beneficial for someone to have read and be reasonably familiar with the play and Shakespeare's language to get the most from the book.

4th book finished - The Soul Killer
4 stars for this one. It's been a while since I read the 1st book in series. I soon remembered the characters and references to what happened in the 1st book.
My first thoughts on the killer were wrong but I think we were being obviously directed to the wrong person. Once I eliminated that person I guessed correctly.

3rd book finished

A Court Of Thorns & Roses - this series has been on my to-read list for a while. This book was on my 2023 challenge but was 1 of the books I didn't tick off for my 12.

I don't know what took me so long to dip into this book. Within a few chapters I was hooked and have enjoyed it. I found the world interesting, and the characters. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series. I keep hearing the 2nd book is the best, so I hope to read it within the next couple of months

Carolien wrote: "Vikki wrote: "2nd book finished - The Postscript Murders. I always enjoy Elly Griffiths' books. I have to admit I still prefer the Ruth Galloway series but I'm enjoying the Harbinder Kaur series so..."

Thank you! I've heard her speak online before and she's very interesting, and easy to listen to. I'll keep an eye on this

Alondra wrote: "Vikki wrote: "First book finished from this list. The Ice Child by Camilla Lackberg. As usual with this series it didn't disappoint. Book 10 is already waiting on my shelf"

Yeah, this series is on..."

I actually only have the 1st 2 books on my Kindle. Must get the paperbacks. Books 3-9 were Christmas presents some years ago. And I finally bought book 10 in Glasgow last summer. I do come across her books in Waterstones shops here.

2nd book finished - The Postscript Murders. I always enjoy Elly Griffiths' books. I have to admit I still prefer the Ruth Galloway series but I'm enjoying the Harbinder Kaur series so far and have the next 2 books waiting on my shelf. I loved the literary content of this book with authors, publicists, a literary festival etc. And some nice twists and turns.

I think I will commit to
I've been thinking about reading it for ages. Maybe now is the time to finally do it!

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge FEBRUARY 2024
Start Date: 02/01/2024
End Date: 02/29/2024

Total Pages Read: 1,381
Bonus Points: 40

Books Read:
1. The Postscript Murders 368
2. The Prey 352
3. Her Lost Soul 242
4. A Court of Thorns and Roses 419
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+ 10 The Postscript Murders red cover
+ 10 The Postscript Murders red or pink cover
+ 10 A Court of Thorns and Roses red cover
+ 10 A Court of Thorns and Roses red or pink cover

Patricia wrote: "Vikki wrote: "I read The Stranger Diaries this year so I think The Postscript Murders will end up on my 2024 challenge. I already have Bleeding Heart Yard as well"
I've enjoyed every Elly Griffiths..."

I finished her Ruth Galloway series last year and started the Harbinder Kaur books. I've also bought the Brighton series but haven't started it yet. Thought I'd finish the Harbinder Kaur books first. Actually just got an e-mail that my signed copy of The Last Word has been posted! :)