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

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

Spreadsheet updated with the new ride

My goal is to fit them into the Book Quest at some point, hopefully in June.

I just finished #2 and its by far not my favorite, which is weird because I love Bennett,

🎪 Team Name: Curiosity Carnival
🎟️ Task Completed: 🎡Reading Rides: Star Glide
🔗 Proof of Completion: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
✨ Summoning the Carnival Master for our next adventure!

🎡Reading Rides: Star Glide
S: Title - Sheriff, Date Completed: 05/13/2025 Page Count: 129
T: Title ..True, Date Completed: 05/14/2025 Page Count: 200
A: title..Aerialist, Date Completed: 05/12/2025 Page Count: 226
R: AFN - Rhys, Date Completed: 05/12/2025 Page Count: 220
G: Title - Golden, Date Completed: 05/15/2025 Page Count: 128
L: Title - Lurking, Date Completed: 05/12/2025 Page Count: 178
I: AFN - Izaia, Date Completed: 05/13/2025 Page Count: 163
D: Title - Dragon, Date Completed: 05/14/2025 Page Count: 383
E: AFN: Erika, Date Completed: 05/13/2025 Page Count: 150

Ashley wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "Lisa (Quill) and Skye (Saga) would like a BR for The Alpha and His King

The Second and His Bonded

And

The Deputy and His Enforcer"..."

Can we get this for all 6 books? We will eventually get to the rest. Thanks!

I'm In

Template:
⬜ 1. The Heirloom Has Glitter on It Now — Magical object plays a major role: The Wolf's (Un)lucky Fae Read 6/27/2025
***Fae Coing
⬜ 2. The Talking Animal Refuses to Be Silenced — Important non-human character: A Mage's Guide to Wicky Read 6/9/2025
***the phone
⬜ 3. The Curse Was Very Extra — Curse, magical mishap, or transformation: The Hunter and His Mates Read 6/17/2025
**Gabriel is spelled to not reveal his scent.
⬜ 4. The Princess Escaped (Again) — Royalty or “special” chosen characters: A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars Read 6/4/2025
⬜ 5. The Witch Is Done Explaining — Messy, dramatic, or unbothered magic user: SOS Hotel: Friendly Sanctuary for the Fiendishly Fabulous Read 6/10/2025
⬜ 6. The Forest Has Opinions — Eerie, enchanted, or sentient setting: The Enforcer and His Heart Read 6/23/2025
**the meet in their dreams
⬜ 7. The Slipper Doesn’t Fit (And It’s Ugly Anyway) — Twist on a traditional trope: Icarus Read 6/14/2025
⬜ 8. The Fairy Godmother Quit Her Job — Mentor/helper lets you down or is villain: The Witch and His Doctor Read 6/26/2025
**Damien's sister lets them down.

Magical Moments / Favorite Parts:

Sidekicks:

I'm going to re-read the rest of the series hopefully in June if you want to do BR for the next 3...or if you want to wait and do them later in the year that's good too. I love this series.

For Challenge Announcement:
🏳️‍🌈🔎 The Fairy Tale Detective Agency: PRIDE Files



🌟 One Month Challenge - June 1 - 30🌟
Goal: Solve the fairy tale case and earn your sidekick!
📍 Hosted on Goodreads

Your job: solve the eight core prompts and unlock your Sidekick Files, where chaotic magical creatures are waiting to join your case. Are they helpful? Debatable. Are they fabulous? Always.

Sign Up Here

Participants
Amanda Msg 7
Anastasia Msg 17
Angie Msg 23
Ashley Msg 18
Bernadette Msg 27
C Msg 6
Catherine Msg 21
Claire Msg 15
Caraina Msg 16
Erin Msg 26
ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) Msg 10
Jackie Msg 12
Janeylou Msg 9
Jayme(theghostreader) Msg 13
Jenny Msg 14
Jessica Msg 25
Kirsten Msg 11
Lexi Msg 19
MN Lisa Msg 8
Risa Msg 22
Teddie Msg 20

Template:
⬜ 1. The Heirloom Has Glitter on It Now — Magical object plays a major role
⬜ 2. The Talking Animal Refuses to Be Silenced — Important non-human character
⬜ 3. The Curse Was Very Extra — Curse, magical mishap, or transformation
⬜ 4. The Princess Escaped (Again) — Royalty or “special” chosen characters
⬜ 5. The Witch Is Done Explaining — Messy, dramatic, or unbothered magic user
⬜ 6. The Forest Has Opinions — Eerie, enchanted, or sentient setting
⬜ 7. The Slipper Doesn’t Fit (And It’s Ugly Anyway) — Twist on a traditional trope
⬜ 8. The Fairy Godmother Quit Her Job — Mentor/helper lets you down or is villain

Magical Moments / Favorite Parts:

Sidekicks:

🌟✨ Sidekick Files (Unlocked After All 8 Prompts)
You cracked the PRIDE case! Now it’s time to choose your sidekick and tackle their personal mission. Roll the Dice for your character—or just pick your fave. Still have time? Do it again and keep the magical chaos rolling!

Roll The Die: https://rolladie.net/roll-a-d7-die



1. 🦝 Fritz the Trash Panda “I used to be a prince. Now I steal crowns for fun.”
📚 Read a book with an unreliable narrator or morally gray main character.
2. 🦢 Odette the Drama Swan “I demand a musical number.”
📚 Read a book that’s dramatic, theatrical, or emotionally over-the-top.
3. 🐉 Ember the Baby Dragon Uncontrolled chaos in a sparkly hoodie.
📚 Read a book about power—gaining it, losing it, or burning it all down.
4. 🐐 Grumbles the Goat “My love language is aggressive headbutting.”
📚 Read a book with a grumpy or reluctant main character.
5. 🐸 Prince Kevin (Yes, the Frog One) “Cursed? I call it selective glamor.”
📚 Read a book with a complicated or cursed love story.
6. 🦄 Gary the Gay Hornless Unicorn “Horn? Who needs one when you’ve got all this fabulousness?”
📚 Read a book featuring Gary—or a unicorn just as glittery and unapologetic.
7. 🧤 Button the Patchwork Doll “All fairy tales stitched together—and a little haunted.”
📚 Read a book that references or remixes multiple fairy tales or myths.

📂 Core Case Files (8 Prompts)
The Heirloom Has Glitter on It Now
📚 Read a book where a magical object plays a major role.
🌈 Bonus: The object causes chaos instead of helping.
The Talking Animal Refuses to Be Silenced
📚 Read a book where a non-human character is important.
🌈 Bonus: They’re the smartest one in the story.
The Curse Was Very Extra
📚 Read a book that includes a curse, magical mishap, or transformation.
🌈 Bonus: The character likes being cursed.
The Princess Escaped (Again)
📚 Read a book with royalty, chosen ones, or “special” characters.
🌈 Bonus: The "royal" quits or rebels.
The Witch Is Done Explaining
📚 Read a book featuring a magic user who doesn’t care about your expectations.
🌈 Bonus: They’re messy, dramatic, or totally unbothered.
The Forest Has Opinions
📚 Read a book with an eerie, enchanted, or sentient setting.
🌈 Bonus: The setting acts like a character.
The Slipper Doesn’t Fit (And It’s Ugly Anyway)
📚 Read a book that includes a twist on a traditional trope or tale.
🌈 Bonus: The expected “happy ending” gets subverted.
The Fairy Godmother Quit Her Job
📚 Read a book where a mentor/helper character lets you down—or turns out to be the real villain.
🌈 *Bonus: The main character has to save themselves.

Can’t read all the Core Case Prompts but still want your sidekick? No worries! Complete any 4 prompts you fancy, then roll the die to see which sidekick joins your magical mayhem. Because hey, even detectives need a little chaos sometimes. 🕵️‍♀️🎲✨

🏳️‍🌈🔎 The Fairy Tale Detective Agency: PRIDE Files

🌟 One Month Challenge - June 1 - 30🌟
Goal: Solve the fairy tale case and earn your sidekick!
Standard Challenge Rules Apply!

Fairy tales? In June? With this much glitter? You better believe it.
This month, we’re cracking enchanted cold cases, dodging cursed apples, and investigating magical nonsense—all while being fabulous, fierce, and slightly feral. It's PRIDE month, baby. Our fairy tales come with extra sparkle, dramatic exits, and no guarantees of a prince.
Your job: solve the eight core prompts and unlock your Sidekick Files, where chaotic magical creatures are waiting to join your case. Are they helpful? Debatable. Are they fabulous? Always.

🎯 Goal: Read 8 books that match our twisted fairy tale prompts
🔓 Bonus Round: Choose your sidekick and take on their mission
📚 Genres? All welcome. Romance, fantasy, thrillers, cozy murder in a cottage shaped like a shoe—we don't judge
🌈 Pride Month Vibes? 100%. LGBTQ books are not required, but the energy is fabulous, inclusive, and a little unhinged

Now grab your wand, your reading glasses, and a really dramatic cloak. The Fairy Tale Bureau is open for business—and you're on the case. 🕵️‍♀️✨

I don't think it's too bad on the dialect. it like that one from that other book I listened... sorcerer of the wild deeps?

I don't like the n word either and it's hard to hear for me too.

If fisting is a no...word of caution about Book 3. About Pages 240 to 250.

I just listened to that part before I posted. Its what made me happy I was listening.

This is such a good book and I'm glad I'm listening to it. When I read I usually try to envison myself as the characters and bring my POV to it. With this I couldn't do that, so hearing it, its like listening to their POV and I don't try to do that.

"We are worthy of respect." I think that needs to be said more often. People forget it a lot.

I think its pretty humorous. I'm not 100% sure what is going on, but I'm loving it anyway.

I think so. We each get to chose so I think we can all do the same one if we want...