Louise’s Comments (group member since Aug 29, 2015)

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

Colleen wrote: "Carrie wrote: "The House in the Cerulean Sea
T.J. Klune

Date Read: May 4, 2021
Pages: 400

Possible uses:

#6 - Cover has green, yellow and purple
#14 - features a..."

I really enjoyed this book, refreshingly different

Colleen wrote: "I finally finished up an audio I started prior to TT starting! I am reading one and listening to one that will count towards. Does everyone do more than a book at a time? In different formats?"

I generally have a 2 or 3 books on the go at once.
Currently reading Frankenstein and The Foundling on audio; Grave Sight in paperback and Her Mad Hatter on kindle

Yasmine wrote: "Geri wrote: "I’m very ready to start! I’ll start with . I’ve been wanting to read this since it was released. The library had it available yesterday. So I snagged ..."

This trilogy is really good, hope you enjoy it.

Geri wrote: "Completion Post


Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
Date Read: 5/3/21
Pages: 688
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possib..."

5* can't wait to read this

Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 428
Date Read: 5/3

4: #1 Phoenix Pack
7: Moon on cover
10: Taryn is and alpha female
21: Romance MPG
81/161: Bees - B - Brock
84/190: Bees - S - Author FN
102: Taryn goes running in human from with the wolf pack
134: MPG Shapeshifters
135: MPG Paranormal
137: MPG Fantasy
144: MC's are wolf shifters
145/148: Truth - T - Taryn
167: Feral

Just Add Salt by Jinx Schwartz
Pages: 294
Date Read: 5/3

12: Humor MPG
28/149: Eight - H - Hetta Coffey
84/190: Bees - S - Author LN
111/173: Clay - C - Hetta Coffey
116: Jan pretends to be a marine biologist
123: Sea on cover
124: Set on board a boat
126: Hetta Coffey is an engineer
229: MPG Mystery
230: MPG Crime

DQ Day 1 - Chapters 1-5

1. How are you liking the writing style ? Are you enjoying the story so far?
I am enjoying this, I've always enjoyed historical fiction novels especially those set in England. I did find it difficult to stop at the designated point though especially as I'm "reading" on audio.

2. After reading that opening scene, what do you think of the practice of the Hospital taking babies based on a lottery (the coloured balls in the bag) ?
This was very disturbing, but I suspect the hospital felt that this was the fairest way as no doubt need far out stripped the resources available.

3. At some point Bess says that "knowing she [Clara] could be anywhere instead of nowhere at all was torture even more exquisite." Implying that not knowing where her child is is worse than knowing she's dead. What's your opinion ? Or would you rather not know ?
I would imagine that not knowing is worse as the mind can conjure up even worse realities than truths.

4. What do you make of the child's father, Daniel Callard ? Everyone keeps asking Bess if he's really dead. Do you suspect there's more to Daniel than we've been told so far ?
There is definitely more going on here than we are being told

5. Time for your theories ! Who do you think claimed Clara on the 28th of November 1747, the day after Bess gave up her baby ?

I suspect that Ned is working with someone from Daniels family.

Carrie wrote: "Sorry, I was a bit busy the last 2 days. Reading tonight and ready to go now though!!!"

Not to worry Carrie, RL has a habit of getting in the way 😉

Colleen wrote: "I'm back from vacation folks and started reading! Best of luck to you all and enjoy your reads."

Welcome back Colleen hope you enjoyed your vacation

Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "I loved the ministry of curiosities series... it's Victorian England with a paranormal twist"

I devoured that series loved it

Cilla wrote: "Date Read: May 1, 2021
Pages: 104 pages

The Gold Bug Edgar Allan Poe
Date Read: May 1, 2021
Pages: 124 pages

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
W Tasks
1. MP..."

Don’t forget to add a rating to your shelf 😉

I’ve claimed the last team rec spot, I’m going to be reading Grave Sight this week, for Wacky Races

Cilla wrote: "I have a quick question.

Can the tasks be used for more than one book?

I thought I better ask before I post anymore because I don't want to be costing out team any possible points."

One book per task Cilla but we have that many options for books we will always find a place to put books read 😄

Hi Michelle, I come bearing gifts.

Some books I’ve recently read that I think you may enjoy.






And absolutely anything by Kristin Hannah

Completion Post

Slade by Kristen Middleton
Date Read: 5/1
Pages: 336

Tasks
21 - Romance MPG
29 - T - Talia
84 - Title
101 - Deals
111 - Chelsey
112 - Liam
113 - Aidan
133 - MPG Vampires
134 - MPG Shapeshifters
135 - MPG Paranormal
137 - MPG Fantasy
144 - Liam is a wolf-shifter
145/149 - T - Talia
173 - Chelsey
190 - Title
191 - Author FN