Trisha’s Comments (group member since Aug 01, 2022)

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

I've posted DQ for The familiar
here

is there somewhere else I need to post this link?

Day 3 DQ's Chapter 24 - 33

9. We keep hearing how people smell. Luzia of orange blossoms, Perez of plums and amber. Why do you think the author keeps mentioning this? Do the smells mean more than just an odor?

10. We are over halfway through the book. What has been your favorite part/scene/person/line so far?

11. Valentina and Marius seem to be rekindling their marriage, finding love where there wasn't before. Why do you think the author is adding that part of the story when she could have left it out?

11. Now we are over halfway and know more of Luzia, the competition and this world. Why do you think the publisher and possibly the author chose this cover over any other possibilities? If you could remake the cover, what would you want it to look like?

DQs Day 2 Chapter 13 - 23* (I stopped at 23)

5. Does the portrayal of Luzia’s magic suggest that blending different cultural traditions enhances personal power and resistance, or does it emphasize the delicate balance and possible loss of identity in such a blend?

I think it shows the power of bringing together - that we are stronger as one. Live together, die alone.

6. Is pursuit of personal safety and financial security a justifiable reason for ethical compromises, or should ambition be tempered with moral integrity?

I think these are very different times than ours. Then, the church had so much control. They could inquisition you and take all your land and riches, they could slaughter a whole family for land. I think you have to do what you need to survive.

7. Have you done other reading set in late-16th-century Spain? If not, are you having any problems following the political intrigues and social mores? What’s your favorite time period to read for historical fiction?

I don't read a lot about the 16 century but I'm following okay.

8. What do you make of Santángel? At one point we get the line, “And Santángel would be free.” Free from what, do you think?

I like Santangel. I wonder if his immortality is tied somehow to their patron. Or does Santagnel make him so lucky?

Nosy bonus question. Are you reading this book for historical fiction, for fantasy, for romance, and/or for DQ points for your BG team? 😉

I'm here for the author. I preordered this one - even got the lovely print from the author for the preorder - and it's sat on my shelf since. I'm glad I have a reason to read it

Day 1 DQ’s
1- What were your thoughts and do you feel bad for Valentia and her desperation?

I was surprised Luzia felt bad for her - with how horrible she treats her. I didn't feel bad for her. She made her bed, with the husband she has. Making her servants lives' more miserable because she is miserable is such an awful way for them all to live.

2- Why do you think Valentia did not want Luzia to leave the house?

I think she knew the other houses would want her and the other houses would treat her better. Valentina needs this little bit of fancy in her life but she's awful to her.

3-How did using music and song to make Luzia magic work make you feel or think of.

I like that it's song. It's such a universal language because many of us can feel emotion through music.

4- Why do you think having Luzia in her own room benefits either of them?

I think he's trying to better her life and start to give her confidence to win. But I think he also needed to give his friend access to train her.

Yes! I'm starting it now! I'll have my questions ready to go in the morning (I'm west coast so they will be posted a little after I get up!)

Melissa wrote: "Yay Trisha you got picked for DQs for The Familiar"

YAY!

yay! Thanks everyone! I'm done so I'm back to reading!

So my big test is Friday.
I've completed my 2 books for this mini challenge round and am probably going to go quiet for the next 2 days (absent) as I do my final push to study and then my huge, 4 hour long (in person) test!

I'll be back once I'm done!

Melissa wrote: "Go for it Trisha! I’ll sign up as a backup for you."

YAY! I've signed up!

Volunteering for DQ's from D9!

Is it okay if I sign up for DQ's for The Familiar?

Just wanted to make sure before I claimed a spot!

I plan on starting my extra challenge books Sunday/Monday and will update as I read!

Can we ignore "The"?

I'd read The Ingenue

Louise wrote: "If anyone wants to read this itsWorth"

I'll read this.
It's KU. I've downloaded it

(we were overly nice all round. I'm okay giving them back what they gave😊😊😊 )

I didn't have any books with just the last 3 letters

but I can read The Dead and the Dark if we need it!

oooh I see Louise's comment after me with a better book! Nice!

I'll vote Air Raid Book Club!

eeek! I'm adding one right now. My last! Am I in time?

I just finished Clear
Ivar didn't live on an official farm that sold anything or produced anything outside of his own needs.

He did live off his land on a very remote island. He did have a cow, sheep, horse and chickens and he had to work the land and have his own crops.
Is this "farm" enough? Would this work?

Hello Roe! Welcome to the team!

Melissa wrote: "@ Trisha - please add The One That Got Away with Murder, The Last Word, and Listen for the Lie to your shelf"

I'm sorry, I think goodreads at my comment.
I did this right after you posted 😊