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

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

Python already gone. Getting a new one.

Birds already covered so on to:
Python



Python has been seen on your lands, searching for Apollo and Artemis. He's not that hard to kill as Greek monsters go being just a really big snake, may be interested in ladies with buns. Be warned though, his death may require a penance be paid to satisfy Zeus.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 100 and 125 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that features twins.
3. Read a book whose author name (first or last) starts with a letter in SWORD.
4.) Read a book where a character is pregnant.
5.) Read a book that mentions some type of championship games (World Cup, Olympics, World Series, etc).

Typhon



Typhon aka the Father of Monsters has been spotted on your lands. Very hard to kill and not known for showing mercy.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that mentions a volcano
3.) Read a book with lightning on the cover
4.) Read a book where the title contains all the letters in ZEUS
5.) Read a book where a MC is a father

Stymphalian Birds



Stymphalian Birds have been seen filling your orchards and causing delays in harvesting. They are hard to defeat because of their numbers. Music can soothe the savage beasts, may want to try metal bands.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that is #6 in a series.
3.) Read a book with a musical instrument mentioned in the text.
4.) Read a book with something metal on the cover.
5.) Read a book that features a bird (bird shifter accepted).

Preeti wrote: "I am reading Why Didn't They Ask Evans? which works for the riddle task."

Wonderful, thanks

Lory wrote: "It looks like we are still looking for another book above #9 in a series? I can read . This is #26 in the series. It also would work for MC has a sister, MPG ..."

That would be great, thank you

For author’s name, I’d say yes

Update of what we need then:

Read a book with gold text on the cover

Read a book that is #9 or higher in a series

Can be same book (would just move a book to the 2nd Lernaean Hydra)

Stuff got busy at work so I was unable to start my book. (Also rethought taking phone near water and fish) Tomorrow is more than soon enough. It is all yours.

I can get sheep again. My library has as a 4 hr audio so I can do that today while caring for my fish (and actual sheep). Also, storing this book here in case we get it again: Animal Camp: Lessons in Love and Hope from Rescued Farm Animals

Also, second Medusa gone but sadly, more sheep:
Polyphemus (Cyclops)



Polyphemus has been seen on your lands, searching for a new optometrist. Maybe he can be pacified with a good recommendation for an in-network doctor. Very hard to kill but can be distracted with sheep. He loves his sheep. Also, might distract him by discussing what a complete dink Ulysses really is despite his fame.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place on an island.
3.) Read a book where a character engages in some sort of trickery (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with sheep AND people on the cover.
5.) Read a book whose MC is a farmer.

In update for what we need:

2 books with 5.) Read a book that is #9 or higher in a series.

1 book with:
3.) Read a book with gold text on the cover.
4.) Read a book where the MC has a sister.

If you have one that cover all three that is great or can be 1 book each. Also, if someone has a book with a sister already, I may have missed it. Also, I am not using a book with over 500 pages just for sister.

We were able to clear the Lamia with banked books but we got another hydra

Lernaean Hydra



Lernaean Hydra has entered your lands and destroying villages as it looks for a new home. If you manage to defeat this monster be prepared to answer "how are you still alive" every time you tell the story. The monster is interested in shiny things and is unconcerned about losing their head(s). Best be quick.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book with MPG Adventure.
3.) Read a book with gold text on the cover.
4.) Read a book where the MC has a sister.
5.) Read a book that is #9 or higher in a series.

I highly expect that Alysa knows that for what it is worth. Also, not the case for this tag on being higher on the list.

Alysa, it needs to be low enough in reviews that it shows up on the first page. I have found it on ones under 10,000-20,000 reviews only, such as The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs or On Ugliness but it might be time to use a HELP or SKIP. These are on page 16.

Truitt, the best part of the book is the sheep. I am just sad that the second half has had so much marriage drama and much less sheep drama

New place is safe, mostly comfortable and dry with running water, so we are happy.

I'm starting A Master of Djinn after the sheep and mirror one, so it will work for Africa but we are sure to get another Lion if other people want to read an Africa book. (This is true for most of the monsters except for the ones that rotated out).

I’ll get it. Have a new place so should be able to read mirror and finish sheep book tonight.

We are fine and just bottom floor so everyone's stuff was up a floor at night. Thank you

My rental apartment is flooded and trying to find a new place so feel free to go ahead and read the mirror book

I have a tiny mirror book that I would love to read as I can only take so much of my Hardy book at a time - A Mirror Mended but is very short. Otherwise, I have tons for Africa.

Updated what I could. Power not holding here so had to shutdown computer. Looks fine to me as night but I’m on a phone so maybe wait for Judith.