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

Fiona’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

📸Lana Murphy


If you’ve had a drink on this cruise, Lana Murphy probably made it. She’s quick with a joke, quicker with a pour, and always ready to listen.
Guests love her—but they forget that bartenders hear everything.
And Lana? She remembers it all.
Just don’t ask what she did before she worked on the ship… she never answers.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book where a side character knows more than they let on
2. Read a book set (at least partially) in a bar, restaurant, or hotel
3. Read a book where alcohol or partying plays a role in the plot

📸Juliette St. Clair


Juliette St. Clair is always camera-ready. With 1.2 million followers and a suitcase full of designer outfits, she’s here to turn the cruise into content. From unboxing her “Welcome Aboard” basket to flirting with the bartenders on live, she makes sure her audience doesn’t miss a thing.
But when the cameras are off, Juliette’s smile slips just a little. There’s something behind those sunglasses she doesn’t want anyone to see...

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a social media influencer or public figure
2. Read a book with a pink cover or glamorous vibe
3. Read a book with duality—someone who hides their true self

DAY 2
📸Priya Kapoor


No one really noticed Priya Kapoor at first. She didn’t check in with the others and kept her distance during the welcome dinner. When someone asked where she was from, she just smiled and said, “Nowhere important.”
She claims she won a ticket in an online giveaway—but her name isn’t on any official list. And sometimes, it feels like she’s watching everyone just a little too closely...

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book with a mysterious female character
2. Read a book where someone is keeping a secret
3. Read a book with a one-word title

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Book/Author: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
Date Read: June 8
Task: A book with author's name starting with V-Z
How it Fits: author first name Virginia

Book & Author: Tausend strahlende Sonnen by Khaled Hosseini
Date Read: June 7
Task: 15
How it Fits: on the list of all-time favorites (A Thousand Splendid Suns)

📸Captain Elias Monroe


Captain Elias Monroe has captained Euphoria of the Seas for over a decade. Calm under pressure and always in control, he’s respected by his crew and trusted by the guests.
But no one really knows him beyond his polished professionalism.
He’s rarely seen off duty, and when he is, he’s usually alone—staring at the sea like it’s holding a secret.
Maybe it is.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a leader or authority figure
2. Read a book where the setting plays an important role
3. Read a book with a blue or white cover

📸Juliette St. Clair


Juliette St. Clair is always camera-ready. With 1.2 million followers and a suitcase full of designer outfits, she’s here to turn the cruise into content. From unboxing her “Welcome Aboard” basket to flirting with the bartenders on live, she makes sure her audience doesn’t miss a thing.
But when the cameras are off, Juliette’s smile slips just a little. There’s something behind those sunglasses she doesn’t want anyone to see...

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a social media influencer or public figure
2. Read a book with a pink cover or glamorous vibe
3. Read a book with duality—someone who hides their true self

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Good job!

📸Captain Elias Monroe


Captain Elias Monroe has captained Euphoria of the Seas for over a decade. Calm under pressure and always in control, he’s respected by his crew and trusted by the guests.
But no one really knows him beyond his polished professionalism.
He’s rarely seen off duty, and when he is, he’s usually alone—staring at the sea like it’s holding a secret.
Maybe it is.

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a leader or authority figure
2. Read a book where the setting plays an important role
3. Read a book with a blue or white cover

📸Juliette St. Clair


Juliette St. Clair is always camera-ready. With 1.2 million followers and a suitcase full of designer outfits, she’s here to turn the cruise into content. From unboxing her “Welcome Aboard” basket to flirting with the bartenders on live, she makes sure her audience doesn’t miss a thing.
But when the cameras are off, Juliette’s smile slips just a little. There’s something behind those sunglasses she doesn’t want anyone to see...

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book featuring a social media influencer or public figure
2. Read a book with a pink cover or glamorous vibe
3. Read a book with duality—someone who hides their true self

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I actually had no idea what this book was about. I'm almost halfway through and I'm enjoying it, but so far, I don't have any intelligent comments to make.
I haven't read The Kite Runner either yet, but I do like Khaled Hosseini's writing, so I'm sure I'll pick that one up too at some point.

Started reading now, am very excited to see what this is all about :)

DAY 2
📸Priya Kapoor


No one really noticed Priya Kapoor at first. She didn’t check in with the others and kept her distance during the welcome dinner. When someone asked where she was from, she just smiled and said, “Nowhere important.”
She claims she won a ticket in an online giveaway—but her name isn’t on any official list. And sometimes, it feels like she’s watching everyone just a little too closely...

📚Tasks:
1. Read a book with a mysterious female character
2. Read a book where someone is keeping a secret
3. Read a book with a one-word title