Lexi’s Comments (group member since Jul 27, 2016)

Lexi’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Finally joining

DQs Day 1
Ch 1 to CH 8

1.) What do you think of the premise of the book, like an aging rock band getting back together to go on tour but an adventuring band instead? Is the author pulling it off so far?
I may be in too grumpy a mood for epic fantasy. So far, I am not finding the band aspect endearing. It is really male view heavy. We have wife, druggie ex-wife and a daughter needing rescuing so far.

2.) The rocks, may of hit me a bit in the feels. Did it affect your opinion of Gabe at all?
Not entirely, but it showed that he had thought that she might be dead despite putting a good face on it

3.) How do you like the world building, is it being done effectively for you without major info dumping? Is it helping to set the stage for the story?
It is kind of standard fantasy so far with nothing to distinguish it so far. No info dumping has been necessary as there isn’t anything a reader who find that different.

4.) What did you think about the parade? Did anyone else enjoy Clay's reaction to the ladies being whistled at and be disappointed when the lady blew a kiss back instead of skewering the guy (like Clay expected to happen)?
I think it is part of showing how the new bands are all show and the shift in culture. However, it continues in my male heavy view of the book so far.

5.) Do you have a favorite character so far?
I read a tiny bit further and probably the wizard.

Bonus: Taking a poll for a very important question. On the Tassel Farm: Centaur or Moose?
Centaur, as there has been nothing in this book to suggest an ecosystem or climate that would support a population of moose

Mahi,

Could you please add all three of your read books to your tower team shelf? Thank you

Carmen wrote: "I'm currently on Thunderhead and so scared for what's to come, haha!"

I really liked all three books so you never know.

Tricia wrote: "Is there a way to access the hidden rows? I just realized that I may have messed up when entering some of my books. I didn't realize that the Mini Ref spot actually mapped to a specific place in th..."

I've fixed both of yours. Also, I added a formatting where the box will turn red if you type in a code that has already been used by another book. Thank you for noticing.

I spun the urban wheel and we got Rolling Calf. I approve of all cattle even undead ones.

I would agree that the first one is orange. The second seems to be alternating red and orange faces, but always go with the physical copy if you have it, and if both faces look orange to you, I'm good with that. The other two have no one color that crosses 50%.

#7 - ****
Still, no where near the line but I just read my second longest one from 2016-2017. (Longest is Brothers K and that may be more aspirational than realistic). I liked it a lot but it could have been a bit shorter.

I made it to Atlanta with my two cats and managed to listen to a 800+ book on the way, so that may be my longest for TTs.

Sorry for not posting sooner, but polls end in just under 6 hours if you have not voted or want to change your vote: https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/3...

How much will you all enforce the no YA books here rule? Last month a YA book was allowed for the non-theme BOM, so I was curious for future nominations. If it is tagged both YA and Adult MPG is it allowed?

Michelle wrote: "Dang, I need to start it, then. That's a great endorsement."

Audio is good as well. I tend to read the first time and do rereads on audio.

Michelle wrote: "Good luck on the move, Lexi! I've been meaning to start that series."

It is my favorite series. I have read the first one 5 times and the rest 3-4 times.

I have packed everything I own while listening to 4 Murderbot books. I move tomorrow morning hopefully before noon.

Tricia wrote: "I'm trying to compare my currently reading books to past mods, but I'm encountering two problems.

Sophie's name isn't a link.
Eldarwen's page gives me an error when I try and compare books.

An..."

Both links works for me as well and I am on a computer.

Jamie wrote: "So, I was going to add my currently reading book to the SS tracking sheet but it isn't on the AR finder sites for word count.
For The Marvelous Land of Oz other books in the series ar..."

Always shelf the version that you read even if it is illustrated. Next, I checked on ARBookfinder and you are good at >41,000 words.
Link: https://www.arbookfind.com/bookdetail...

So much historical fiction so adding some space wars

Under Fortunate Stars by Ren Hutchings

Fleeing the final days of the generations-long war with the alien Felen, smuggler Jereth Keeven's freighter the Jonah breaks down in a strange rift in deep space, with little chance of rescue—until they encounter the research vessel Gallion, which claims to be from 152 years in the future.

The Gallion's chief engineer Uma Ozakka has always been fascinated with the past, especially the tale of the Fortunate Five, who ended the war with the Felen. When the Gallion rescues a run-down junk freighter, Ozakka is shocked to recognize the Five's legendary ship—and the Five's famed leader, Eldric Leesongronski, among the crew.

But nothing else about Leesongronski and his crewmates seems to match up with the historical record. With their ships running out of power in the rift, more than the lives of both crews may be at stake.

Withdrawing my first one as no longer in the mood for horror and replacing with French Revolution vampires:

Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman

A thrilling reinvention of the tale of The Scarlet Pimpernel with the addition of magic and even more mayhem.

In Revolutionary France, the aristocrats are vampires – and they face the guillotine. However, the Scarlet Pimpernel, a disguised British noble, is determined to rescue them. These predators are being offered sanctuary by their aristocratic British kin, but at great cost to London’s ordinary people. Then an English maid discovers the only power that could stop them. Assuming she survives.

Scarlet is the first book in the trilogy, set during the turbulent French Revolution.

Tricia wrote: "Are there any particular tasks on the mini challenge we should be trying to meet first?"

If you like doing color covers, there are some on the 18 color rainbow that will be harder to find and are a good place to start if you want.

Went backwards last month - read 1 and added 3 but read the March 2023 book so just need to stay on track for May 2023 with 4 books

May NetGalley Challenge
Beginning of month
Books on shelf: 32
Feedback ratio: 82%

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Just under 7 hours to go:
Countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Any book started before the countdown ends cannot be used.