Fiona’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2023)

Fiona’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

Title/Author: Ein Cookie für den Dämon by Annette Marie
Date read: September 18
Task: 92.Read a book that made you want to hug someone
How it fits: made me want to hug the demon in the book when he was mistreated

Claiming
28.Read a book where color plays a central symbolic role

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Book/Author: Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
Date Read: September 17
Task: c. A book where no one dies & d. Book title or author first/last name starts with S
How it fits: no one dies & title starts with S

🟠 Gold Blocks – Award Winners (Critically Acclaimed Books)
3. A book from a “Best of the Year” list
Book/Author: Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
Date read: September 17
How it fits: #51 on the Best Books of 2023 list
Position: 2

Title/Author: Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey
Date read: September 17
Task: 77.Read a book that made you feel warm and fuzzy
How it fits: Cute romance book that made me feel warm and fuzzy

Claiming
92.Read a book that made you want to hug someone

Unclaimed tasks:

29.Read a book with color-themed chapter titles or sections
49.Read a book where color is linked to magic, power, or abilities.

Title/Author: Body of Water by Adam Godfrey
Date read: September 16
Task: 93.Read a book that made you crave something (food, love, etc.)
How it fits: I didn't really like this book, and it had me craving a different, better book

Richard wrote: "Sorry about this...I'm really not going well mentally, I have a lot less energy capacity at the moment, & can't focus on reading much anymore.

I won't be about to participate any more in this chal..."

So sorry to hear that, Richard. Hope you get well soon!

Book/Author: Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
Date Read: September 15
Task: a. Three or four-word title & b. The plot features a betrayal
How it fits: 3 word title & the vicar betrays his wife

🟧 Orange Blocks – Historical Journeys (Past & Present Stories)
1. A historical fiction novel
Book/Author: Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
Date read: September 15
How it fits: MPG Historical Fiction
Position: 3

I'd like new blocks please

Title/Author: Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
Date read: September 15
Task: 54.Read a book that felt comforting
How it fits: cozy historical mysteries always feel comforting to me

DAY 4
📸The Murder


Day Four.
The sky was clear. The sea was calm. The party was in full swing.
And then someone screamed.
A body has been found floating in the ship’s infinity pool—and this cruise just turned into a crime scene.

🕵️‍♀️Tasks:
1. Read a book where someone dies
2. Read a book that includes a mystery, thriller, or crime
3. Read a book with a shocking twist

📸Camila Rivas


Camila Rivas is here on her honeymoon—but she doesn’t look like a woman in love.
She smiles when people talk to her, but her eyes keep flicking toward the nearest exit.
Guests have noticed she’s often alone, walking the ship in the early hours.
She told the spa staff she’s “just tired.”
But some things exhaustion can’t explain.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a marriage or wedding
2. Read a book with a sad or emotionally complex female lead
3. Read a book where a relationship has secrets or tension

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Maddielucy(Patti) wrote: "I'll claim these if it's not too late :)

44.Read a book where the cover contrasts with the actual tone of the story.
56.Read a book that filled you with hope
63.Read a book that gave you anxiety
9..."

not too late :)

📸Javier Rivas


Javier Rivas lights up every room he walks into.
He’s charming, confident, and always the first to suggest shots at the bar.
But he watches his wife like a hawk, and more than one guest has heard him raise his voice behind closed doors.
He says he loves her more than anything.
He just doesn’t like when she talks to strangers.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a toxic or controlling relationship
2. Read a book with dual POVs or contrasting perspectives
3. Read a book where love and danger are intertwined

📸 Investigation: Captain Elias Monroe


Captain Monroe runs a tight ship—until now.
He hasn’t spoken to the press or the guests, except to assure them everything is “under control.”
But in private, he’s been reviewing footage, crew reports… and quietly asking his own questions.
He’s more involved than he lets on.
And maybe more connected to the victim than anyone expected.

🗣️ Interrogation Snippet:
“I don’t care what the passengers think—this is my ship,” Elias says, voice cold. “And I take it personally when someone ends up dead in my pool.”

He glances at the security log. “Javier had a run-in with crew on Day Two. Something about access to a restricted hallway. I reprimanded him, but he just laughed it off.”

Then: “Between you and me… he threatened to file a complaint. Said he knew things about our hiring process. I figured it was hot air. Now? I’m not so sure.”

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a ship, cruise, or isolated setting
2. Read a book where someone is hiding something behind professionalism
3. Read a book where a character breaks the rules

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Richard wrote: "I hope it's okay that I claimed 5?"

Yes of course :)