MN Lisa’s Comments (group member since Jul 20, 2023)

MN Lisa’s comments from the Hooked on Books group.

🧩 Prompt #5: Power / Disguise

Type: Split Prompt

What this means:
This is a Split Prompt, so each of you will pick one half of the theme — one chooses Power, the other chooses Disguise — and select a book that fits.

For this one:
Power might feature strong leadership, magic, influence, political control, or characters wrestling with strength and responsibility.
Disguise might involve literal masks, secret identities, undercover roles, or characters hiding something essential about themselves.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

Some characters shape the world. Others shape what the world sees. 🦸‍♀️🎭

Sorry. Hectic week at work. Updating threads now.

🧩 Prompt #7: Order & Chaos

Type: Mirror Prompt

What this means:
This is a Mirror Prompt, so you and your partner will both work from the same theme — but take opposite approaches.

For this one:
One of you picks Order — a book where structure, control, tradition, or routine plays a central role. Think carefully planned systems, disciplined characters, or tidy resolutions.

The other picks Chaos — a book where things spiral, shift rapidly, or resist control. Think upheaval, unpredictable twists, or characters who reject the rules.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

Some stories follow the rules — others set them on fire. 🗂️🔥

Looks good to me. Thanks!

I'm going to start this one on my 5 hour drive tomorrow.

Ok. I finished Excavations. It was a story of a dig in Greece where the athletes getting the awards were female instead of male and a male professor was stealing the artifacts and selling them and erasing the females from the historical picture.

It does deal with trust too since the female archeologists learn to trust each other and then they work together to bring the professor to justice...That sounds like it would work right?

I kinda like it. I'm about halfway through.

This just kind of ended. It was just odd to me. Not bad, but not necessarily good either.

I'm not sure how much I like this. I really dislike Kara and the professor.

Team Name: The Final Cut - Chapter 2
Link to Team Thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Link To Team Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

🧸 Guys… I think I’m in trouble.
Belle just visited and she brought Toymaker Donna.

Belle’s voice was all honey and rust.
“Some of them didn’t say if they’re playing solo or with a team,” she murmured, watching me like a cat watches a string.
“How careless. Oh… I love the quiet ones.”

Donna just laughed—low and sharp—and handed her a needle.
I didn’t ask what it was for....I didn’t want to know.

Belle leaned in close. Too close.

“Just assume they want a team,” she told me sweetly. “Most of them said so.
But let them correct you if you’re wrong…”
She turned to Donna.
“…If they dare.”

The toys stirred. I swear one blinked. And then Belle looked at me—through me.

“Oh, don’t look so innocent, Lisa. You’re the messenger.”She smiled.
“For now.”

So. If I marked you as a team player and that’s not what you meant—speak up.

Quickly.

Before the toys think I forgot to ask.
Before Belle decides I’m ready for… something more. 😶‍🌫️

—Toymaker Lisa
(still mostly me, I think)

oh for sure. I've made that note for the toys. 🤪🙀

That professor is so suspicious.

I only have R so far. So we need I A and L

I have an A scheduled, but probably end of the week.

I could probably find a quick I after I finish Excavations....

Just started listening to this today. I'll switch back and forth between listen and read.

Its pretty funny so far, but I;m only in chapter 1.

I started listening to this at work today. So far so good. I did read the trigger warnings, but haven't seen them yet that i can remember.

Irish narrators, so yummy. I'm seeing the depression that he has and the love that is to come. He's still searching for the ghost causing issues, but I love the relationship he's getting with the two kids.

🔐 Welcome to Your Box.

The lock is real. The box is closed. But the two of you? You have the keys.

This is your personal team thread. Each week, you’ll receive a new reading prompt. Each of you will choose a book, read it, and post your reflection here. Once both reflections are posted, a key turns—and the box reveals a message just for you.

You must complete all 12 keyholes to open the box in Week 13.

You can use this thread for:
🔐 Weekly reflections
🔐 Talking with your partner
🔐 Celebrating when a new lock opens

Your first prompt arrives Sunday at 6pm CT. You’ll know it when you see it.

Until then: get to know each other. Decide who’s reading what.
And whatever you do… don’t open it yet.

📖 Weekly Check-In Format
When you finish your book, post the info below in this thread to let your partner know you're ready. Once both of you have posted your reflections, one of you should check in on the main thread to unlock your keyhole.

• Week: (e.g., Week 1)
• Book Title:
• Author:
• Page Count:
• Reflection: Your response to the week’s prompt.

🔎 Weekly Check-In Thread
This is how your keyhole gets unlocked.
No check-in, no click.

How to check in:
Just post your team name and a link to your team thread.

Example:
Team: The Locked Hearts
Thread: [insert link here]

Once I see your check-in, your message will appear in your thread—if you’ve earned it.

🔐 Welcome to Your Box.

The lock is real. The box is closed. But the two of you? You have the keys.

This is your personal team thread. Each week, you’ll receive a new reading prompt. Each of you will choose a book, read it, and post your reflection here. Once both reflections are posted, a key turns—and the box reveals a message just for you.

You must complete all 12 keyholes to open the box in Week 13.

You can use this thread for:
🔐 Weekly reflections
🔐 Talking with your partner
🔐 Celebrating when a new lock opens

Your first prompt arrives Sunday at 6pm CT. You’ll know it when you see it.

Until then: get to know each other. Decide who’s reading what.
And whatever you do… don’t open it yet.

📖 Weekly Check-In Format
When you finish your book, post the info below in this thread to let your partner know you're ready. Once both of you have posted your reflections, one of you should check in on the main thread to unlock your keyhole.

• Week: (e.g., Week 1)
• Book Title:
• Author:
• Page Count:
• Reflection: Your response to the week’s prompt.

🔎 Weekly Check-In Thread
This is how your keyhole gets unlocked.
No check-in, no click.

How to check in:
Just post your team name and a link to your team thread.

Example:
Team: The Locked Hearts
Thread: [insert link here]

Once I see your check-in, your message will appear in your thread—if you’ve earned it.

🔐 Welcome to Your Box.

The lock is real. The box is closed. But the two of you? You have the keys.

This is your personal team thread. Each week, you’ll receive a new reading prompt. Each of you will choose a book, read it, and post your reflection here. Once both reflections are posted, a key turns—and the box reveals a message just for you.

You must complete all 12 keyholes to open the box in Week 13.

You can use this thread for:
🔐 Weekly reflections
🔐 Talking with your partner
🔐 Celebrating when a new lock opens

Your first prompt arrives Sunday at 6pm CT. You’ll know it when you see it.

Until then: get to know each other. Decide who’s reading what.
And whatever you do… don’t open it yet.

📖 Weekly Check-In Format
When you finish your book, post the info below in this thread to let your partner know you're ready. Once both of you have posted your reflections, one of you should check in on the main thread to unlock your keyhole.

• Week: (e.g., Week 1)
• Book Title:
• Author:
• Page Count:
• Reflection: Your response to the week’s prompt.

🔎 Weekly Check-In Thread
This is how your keyhole gets unlocked.
No check-in, no click.

How to check in:
Just post your team name and a link to your team thread.

Example:
Team: The Locked Hearts
Thread: [insert link here]

Once I see your check-in, your message will appear in your thread—if you’ve earned it.

🧩 Prompt #10: Power / Disguise

Type: Split Prompt

What this means:
This is a Split Prompt, so each of you will pick one half of the theme — one chooses Power, the other chooses Disguise — and select a book that fits.

For this one:
Power might feature strong leadership, magic, influence, political control, or characters wrestling with strength and responsibility.
Disguise might involve literal masks, secret identities, undercover roles, or characters hiding something essential about themselves.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

Some characters shape the world. Others shape what the world sees. 🦸‍♀️🎭