Melike’s Comments (group member since Aug 09, 2013)

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

Completed 12

Level Bluestocking

◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
Angela's Ashes 3/6

◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.

All the Breaking Waves 3/28

◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.

The Paper Magician 3/13

◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.

A Lowcountry Wedding 3/20

◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.

◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.

Caraval 3/6

◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
The Butterfly Garden3/9

◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.

◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie3/16

◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.

Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind 3/25

◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.

◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.

Hard Eight 3/24

◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.

Innocent in Death 3/7

◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).

It Ends with Us 3/12

◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.

The Things We Wish Were True 3/22

DQs Caraval Day 1

1. Why did you decide to read this book?
There has been a lot of buzz about this book and I was curious. It also was in my February Owlcrate box. It is the BOTM read for several of my groups here.
2. Scarlett and Tella's Father punishes the sister that did nothing wrong. Do you think this is an effective way to keep the sisters from misbehaving?
It is a sadistic way for sure, but not too effective I am afraid.

3. What do you think happened to Scarlett and Tella's Mother?
She probably ran away from that sadistic husband of hers, i only wish she took her daughters from him.

4. Scarlett hopes her arranged marriage will bring a better life for her and her sister. What do you think?
She is desperately hoping for a better life. I don't think it will turn out that way.

5. Tella tells Scarlett, "There's more to life than staying safe.". What do you think Tella means by this?
Scarlett should take more risks?

6. Tella makes it appear as though the sisters have been kidnapped so their Father won't punish them when they get back. Do you think this will work?
No way! That man would never let it go unpunished. He seems to take pleasure out of hurting them.

7. An attraction seems to be developing between Scarlett and Julian. Did this surprise you? Do you like them together?
It didn't surprise me and I like them together. It seems like it is meant to be :)

8. Julian has revealed that he wanted another chance at Caraval. Why do you think he wants another chance at Caraval?
Not sure yet.

I am in!
Level Bluestocking

◄ March is Irish American Month. Read a book that takes place in Ireland, or was written by an Irish author.
Angela's Ashes 3/6

◄ March is Women’s History Month. Read a book by a new to you female author, or a book with a strong female lead.

All the Breaking Waves 3/28

◄ March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Read a book that starts out strong and wimps out to the end, or read a book featuring animals.

The Paper Magician 3/13

◄ The flower of March is the daffodil. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or white cover, or where the first letter of the title can be found in DAFFODIL.

A Lowcountry Wedding 3/20

◄ March was named for Mars, the Roman god of war. Read a book set in space, a book about war, or a book with a red cover.

◄ March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. Read a book where a character is very determined with moving towards their goal or a book with a character in the military.

Caraval 3/6

◄ March splits Pisces and Aries for zodiac signs. Read a book with water or fire on the cover, the final book in a series, or the first book in a series.
The Butterfly Garden3/9

◄ March Madness is the college basketball tournament performed each Spring in the US. Read a book featuring a sports team or someone who plays a sport.

◄ March 2nd is Old Stuff Day. This is a day to try something new, break out of your routine, make a change! Read a book from a new genre or author. Break out of your reading rut!

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie3/16

◄ March 9th is Panic Day. Rather than freak out, read a book that calms you down! Alternatively, read a book that raises your blood pressure and makes you uncomfortable.

Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind 3/25

◄ March 12th is Girl Scout Day. Read a book with cookies in the title or on the cover, or read a book about a group of girls or a where a character does community service.

◄ March 14th is Pi Day, a day that celebrates Pi, the number that never ends. It’s often abbreviated to 3.14. This year is ultimate Pi Day because the first 5 numbers of Pi are 3.1415 which corresponds to this date. It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Read a book with an average rating of 3.14 or higher, a book that was published in March of 2014 or a book featuring a mathematician or bakery.

Hard Eight 3/24

◄ March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day. Read a book written by an author named Patrick (first or last name) or with Patrick as the main character (Pat is acceptable). Alternatively, read a book where the main cover color is green or has alcohol on it.

Innocent in Death 3/7

◄ March 20th is the first day of Spring in the United States. Spring represents ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Read a book where the main character undergoes a transformation of some kind or gives birth to something (a person, a new idea, a business).

It Ends with Us 3/12

◄ March 29th is National Smoke and Mirrors Day. Read a book where something isn’t as it seems or where the main character is hiding something.

The Things We Wish Were True 3/22

Option 4
Level: Museum of Modern Art

I'm in!

Catch Me If You Can: Read 12-24 books from the list

✔ Serious Reader Challenge for 2017
Level 1: Books 1 - 100

Level 1 Start: 1 January 2017
Level 1 Finish:

Books Read:

❒ 01--Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
❒ 02--All the Birds in the Sky
❒ 03--The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
❒ 04--Dune
❒ 05--The Bird and the Sword
❒ 06-- Love Warrior
❒ 07--The Whole Town's Talking
❒ 08--The End of Your Life Book Club
❒ 09--The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
❒ 10--Orphan Train
❒ 11--The Scavenger's Daughters
❒ 12 --The Seventh Bride
❒ 13--What She Knew
❒ 14--Mermaid Moon
❒ 15--Everything You Want Me to Be
❒ 16--Pines
❒ 17~Commonwealth
❒ 18~To Kill a Mockingbird
❒ 19~Reading Lolita in Tehran
❒ 20 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
❒ 21 Dead Witch Walking
❒ 22 RoseBlood
❒ 23 A Court of Thorns and Roses
❒ 24 No Ordinary Billionaire
❒ 25 My Sister's Grave
❒ 26 Blue Dahlia
❒ 27 Truly Madly Guilty
❒ 28 The Inn at Eagle Point
❒ 29 Angela's Ashes❒ 30
❒ 31 Caraval
❒ 32 The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
❒ 33 Innocent in Death
❒ 34 The Butterfly Garden
❒ 35 The Wretched of Muirwood
❒ 36 It Ends with Us
❒ 37 The Paper Magician
❒ 38 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
❒ 39 A Lowcountry Wedding
❒ 40 Wither
❒ 41 The Things We Wish Were True
❒ 42 Hard Eight
❒ 43 Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind
❒ 44 Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within
❒ 45 All the Breaking Waves
❒ 46 The Bette Davis Club
❒ 47
❒ 48
❒ 49
❒ 50
❒ 51
❒ 52
❒ 53
❒ 54
❒ 55
❒ 56
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I will start with Level 1: Once Upon a Time
Duration: Jan 1st-Dec 31st
Completed: 0/12

January: Everything You Want Me to Be 1/31/17

I would like to join. I will come back to my post and start a list soon.

1- The End of Your Life Book Club
2- Reading Lolita in Tehran
3- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
4-The Gravedigger's Daughter

I am going to read as many books as I can from most of the categories.

~~Come What May: See how many you can finish!

FICTION:

Truly Madly Guilty
Small Great Things
Commonwealth
Another Brooklyn

MYSTERY&THRILLER

The Trespasser

HISTORICAL FICTION

FANTASY

ROMANCE

It Ends with Us

SCIENCE FICTION

Morning Star
Dark Matter

HORROR

HUMOR

NON FICTION

MEMOIR AUTOBIGRAPHY

Love Warrior

FINISHED on Message 6.

Questions for Stage 1: Early labor and Stage 1: active labor
12 and 13 Dec.

1) We get to know our main players in these chapters: Ruth (the African-American nurse), Turk (the white supremacist father of Davis) and Kennedy (the white public defender). What are your initial impressions of them?

I love Ruth, I am terrified of Turk and I read the chapters about him in complete horror. I don't know much about Kennedy yet, but she is the least interesting of the main characters so far.

2) Despite his views, do you have empathy or compassion for Turk? Discuss why or why not.

I am just thankful that I was not born into a hateful family and wasn't raised like that. If you are brainwashed into hating others from the moment you are born, how will you know any differently? Having said that I still have a hard time finding compassion for him...it is very hard to read about the violent acts he commits.
3) Discuss your view on Ruth's nurse manager's stance to grant the parents' wish for Ruth not to be allowed to touch their child Davis.

Terrible decision! She should have never been allowed to do that! Complete wimp!

4) Discuss your view and/or understanding of the sibling relationship between Ruth and Adisa.

Their bond as sisters is very strong even though they are two very different people due to their past experiences. Adisa definitely is more realistic than Ruth and Ruth is finding out how right Adisa is about race in America.

5) What are your views on this book coming out at a time when in America race and minority rights are topics of heated discussion and demonstrations following President-elect Trump's election victory?

It could not have come out at a better time. Following the election a lot of these white supremacist groups are out of the closet and even more emboldened. Scarier times are ahead.

Holiday Treats
Option 4
Duration: 1 December-31 January
Level: Chocolate Bunny---7-10 books


12/23/16 Candy canes are in the drinks
Marshmallows finished 12/11/16

F:Tana French The Trespasser 12/17/16
U: Unexpected Gifts 12/20/16
D: Debbie Macomber Christmas in Cedar Cove: 5-B Poppy Lane\A Cedar Cove Christmas finished 12/10/16
G: Golden Son finished 12/08/16
E: Everything, Everything 12/29/16

Chapters Four - Six

9. Were you surprised when Jason1 found his old Daniela at the art gallery and what followed in her apartment? Seems to me that the author is saying that certain currents in Quantum Theory just lead back to one another, like Jason1 and Daniela.
The author does seem to be saying that. I found this part very interesting, makes me think of things I generally don't think about.

10. I was shocked when the man shot Daniela. Why do you think he had to do that?

I am not sure why he had to do that, but I was traumatized. I didn't expect that at all.

11. In Chapter 6, Jason2 starts talking about the multiverses to Daniela. Do you think he's starting to open up to her, or get her ready if/when he says he's from another one of those multiverses?

He is getting her ready for sure and I am glad he was opening up to her.

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Comments and Questions
12 Nov
Chapters ONE - THREE

1. Why did you decide to join this read? Have you read Crouch before?
This book had a lot of good reviews, so I decided to read it and boy am I glad I did. It is my first read by Crouch and I am now a fan.

2. I have a paperback copy of the book which is a really striking red with all the ends of the pages are also red. Do you think there may be a significance to this colour?
I didn't give this much thought, but it matches well with the pace of this novel. It gets your "blood" pumping...
3. So it sounds like the "other" version of Jason (I'll call him Jason2) put on a mask and kidnapped Jason1 and sent him back to wherever Jason2 came from, and now Jason2 will take over Jason1's life. Do you think it is an alternative dimension? Will we get into the idea of multi-verses here with lots of Jason's running around?

4. When Jason1 was kidnapped I did wonder why he didn't just drive that car straight into the bar and crash rather than keep blindly following the GPS directions. Do you think it was realistic that he would've just done as he was told? What would you have done? (or hope you would have done?!)
It thought it was realistic.
5. I love the pacing of this book, I hope it can maintain it as this could be quite the thriller. What do you think? Do we need to ditch the break day? Lol
we should definitely ditch the break day, lol!!!! I forced myself to put it aside because I was afraid I was gonna finish it in one sitting! And since the sentences are so short it makes it easy to fly through the novel.

6. Did you agree with Jason1s attempts at escape when we woke up? Should he have just stayed where he was and tried to learn more? Will the hospital have him comitted or will he be found and taken back to the lab?
I did agree with his attempts to escape, he was in such a fierce panic in the beginning.

Option 5: Scavenger Hunt
Start Date: 11/12/2016 end whenever
Not sure of my level yet, but I will try to find as many as I can! Wish me luck!

anemone
apple blossom
aster: ...across nasturtiums, dahlias, roses, mums and asters...p 126 RoseBlood
azalea--a begonia, azalea, or hydrangea turns a dark room into a festival of color...The Whole Town's Talkingpage 249
baby's breath
bachelor button
begonia---next time you are stumped, consider a small potted geranium, begonia, or ivy. The Whole Town's Talking Page 242
bellflower
bells of Ireland
bitterroot
black-eyed Susan--nothing jumped out of the clumps of black-eyed susans to eat her..LOC799 The Seventh Bride
bluebells-----her eyes grey like bluebells p272 The Crystal Cave
bluebonnet
bougainvillea: except for a cascading hedge of bougainvillea...Page 51 Commonwealth
bouquet..knocking on the door to deliver a bouquet of white roses and....LOC 997The Woman on the Orient Express
buttercup: open field of lanky meadow buttercups. p76 A Court of Thorns and Roses
butterfly bush
calendula
California poppy
calla lily
camellia..the path from the camelia garden to the house is narrow and winding...LOC 4386 The Woman on the Orient Express
candytuft
canna
carnation..and one look at the bouquet of red roses, red carnations, and red dahlias confirmed....page 196 Heartless
carrion flower
chicory
chrysanthemum
clover--like pelting her book with clovers...p133 Housekeeping
columbine
cornflower
corpse flower
cosmo
crocus
daffodil..there are so many daffodils here this year. page 72 The Whole Town's Talking
dahlia--omeone plants sunflowers and dahlias..p216 Housekeeping
daisy--..proper daisy he is, make no mistake...p202 The Crystal Cave
dandelion
delphinium
dianthus
dogwood
edelweiss
floret
florist
flower--scarce, stemmy flowers she and ....p16 Housekeeping
forget-me-not
foxglove--...in summer there would be foxgloves...p143 The Crystal Cave
freesia
gardenia
gerbera daisy
gillyflower
gladiolus: pink and blue artificial gladiolas carted out..Page 23Reading Lolita in Tehran
goldenrod: blossoms and leaves of every shape and size and color--roses, tulips, morning glory, goldenrod, maiden's lace, peonies...page 70 A Court of Thorns and Roses
hawthorn--..drowsy under a hawthorn bush...p41The Crystal Cave
heather--and heather had almost choked it...p146 The Crystal Cave
hibiscus...Clarrie's favourite was the hbiscus that grew by the gateway...LOC 706The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
hollyhock
honeysuckle-..and ivy twined with the bare strings of honeysuckle...p143 The Crystal Cave
hydrangea---a begonia, azalea, or hydrangea turns a dark room into a festival of color...The Whole Town's Talkingpage 249
Indian blanket
iris--small desolations of irises and lilies p124Housekeeping
jasmine...almost disappeared under an abundance of honeysuckle and jasmine..LOC 705 The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
jessamine
Johnny-jump-up
jonquil
kangaroo paw
lady's slipper--he put lady's slippers under O p126 Housekeeping
lantana
larkspur
laurel
lavender--...through the bergamot and lavender p33 The Crystal Cave
lilac--lilacs growing on both sides of it p148 Housekeeping
lily--small desolations of irises and lilies p124Housekeeping
lily-of-the-valley...she had caught a faint whiff of lily of the valley. LOC 153 The Woman on the Orient Express
magnolia...through the boughs of the magnolias fringing the lawn...LOC 4414 The Woman on the Orient Express
mallow
marigold--...marigolds and a sweating pitcher of water. loc 556 A Thousand Splendid Suns
mayflower
mimosa...the roof was overrun with jasmine and mimosa...LOC 204 The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
mistletoe
mock orange
morning glory: blossoms and leaves of every shape and size and color--roses, tulips, morning glory, goldenrod, maiden's lace, peonies...page 70 A Court of Thorns and Roses
mountain laurel
myrtle--the land smelling of bog myrtle...p311 The Crystal Cave
narcissus
nasturtium...azaleas, nasturtiums and pansies growing out of painted and varnished tea chests. LOC 4750 The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
oleander
orange blossom
orchid--probably orchids..p126 Housekeeping
pansy--5 dried pansies..p126 Housekeeping
pasque flower
passionflower
peach blossom
peony-- Peony was the first to burst out the dorr to meet Benfu... The Scavenger's Daughters LOC 298
petal--like a petal carried downstream...p45 The Crystal Cave
phlox
plumeria
poinsettia
poppy--a light cotton frock decorated with red poppies...Location 3477 Dragonfly in Amber
primrose...sand verbena, evening primose, barrel cactus, incense bush...Page 107 Dune
pussy willow
Queen Anne's lace--at Q i found a sprig og queen annes lace p126 Housekeeping
ranunculus
rhododendron...a rhododendron in a large barrel, azaleas...LOC 4750 The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
rose--at R i found a variety roses...p126 Housekeeping
safflower
sego lily
sepal--as leaves and sepals hold a bud...p330 The Crystal Cave
snapdragon
stock
sunflower--someone plants sunflowers and dahlias..p216 Housekeeping
sweet pea
thistle--..where the thistles and stiff winter grasses..p111The Crystal Cave
tickseed
tiger lily
trillium
tulip-..tulips, lilies, petunias, their petals awashed...loc 382 A Thousand Splendid Suns
Venus flytrap
veronica
vetch
violet...his eyes she noticed were the color of soft violets...Page 154 Heartless
wallflower
wild prairie rose
wildflowers--edmund who wore a necktie and suspenders to hunt wilflowers...p 17Housekeeping
wisteria...a wraparound porch and wisteria vines growing on the side...page 32 The Whole Town's Talking
wolfsbane
yucca flower
zinnia

14. Do you like the story more now that August and Kate are working together?

yes, I love that they are working together and trusting each other more.

15. How do you feel about August and Kate becoming a couple? Is it even possible?

I don't think it is possible, but i would not have minded if there was more romance between them.

16. Now that we're about 80% through with the book, and we've learned quite a lot about Kate and August's past, who do you like better?

I still like August so much more and find him interesting and intriguing. He has so much anguish in his soul...so sad!


17. Who do you think actually sent the Malachai? Who would wanna spark another war? And why?

I finished the book, so I won't be able answer this one.


18. When Kate called Harker for the first time, and there was worry in his voice, do you think that it was genuine?

I can't trust that man, so it is possible he was not genuine.


19. Do you think that August will go dark again? Or as he finally overcome his hunger for good?

I am afraid he may go dark again.

20. Did the way the book described Kate's injuries and August's stitching her up, as well as all the descriptions of stabbing and violence so far, make you cringe?

No, it was written so well.

21. Do you have any theories as to how this'll all end?

I am finished already, I could not stop reading so I will not answer this one :)

22. Just for fun, can you think up a nursery rhyme for the stages of going dark? (Anger, madness, sorrow, joy.)

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8. Kate did as her teacher asked, and wound up in the counselor's office for being too violent. It seemed unfair to me. Then the counselor had the nerve to accuse her of causing problems and offered her pills! Was taking the pills a good idea?

Taking pills was not a good idea at all, but sadly it is all too common.


9. For August people are in parts. He said that they had distinctive sounds. What sound would represent you?

not sure of this one...


10. Were you surprised by Kate's reaction be being told no? Was it just a glorified temper tantrum?

oh yes, she loves to throw tantrums.

11. I was interested in the difference for August when he killed in a way that caused pain instead of using his magic. He was not satisfied when he fed and the cat could sense the "badness" in him. What did you think about that scene?

it was a great scene, I really like August so far...it depicted his inner torment well.


12. Ahhh so Callum says he sent her away for protection. Do you believe him?

I don't believe anything that man says. He is such a creepy character!


13. The element of using music to fight is really cool. I think it is a fun creative twist. And enough of the back story has been revealed that I feel much less frustrated. How are you enjoying the story? Does it remind you of any other stories?

I really love the book so far...

1. Henry Flynn rules by trying to get rid of monsters and Callum Harker rules by making deals with them. Which method do you most agree with and why?

If I had to pick one I would pick Henry Flynn's method simply because I think Callum Harker seems like a monster himself, sleazy and very cruel.

2. With the three levels of monsters- the Corsai, the Malchai, and the Sunai- do you believe that the Sunai really are "good" monsters who bring justice? Or are they only good because they choose to only feed on bad people?

Sunai definitely seem to be the "better" monsters, at least they don't kill indiscriminately.

3. If a Corsai is "born" by violence being done and a Malchai is "born" by a murder being committed, what level of crime do you think creates a Sunai- something so bad that only three exist?

4. Why do you think Callum Harker keeps Sloan so close? Just because Sloan is "his own Malchai" or another reason?

I am not sure of this one.

5. Do you think Kate will be able to please her father despite her dislike of his way of life? Do you think she should be true to herself instead of trying to please him?

I think it is not possible to please him and she definitely is trying too hard, it is kind of sad but understandable at the same time how desperate she is for his love and approval. She needs to find herself for sure and give up trying to please him.

6. What do you think about August's reluctance to "perform justice"? Do you think he should embrace his identity or continue to fight for better control?

Both. He needs to eventually accept who he is and at the same time try to get control over his instincts.

7. How do you like Kate and August so far? Do you relate to one more than the other?

I think they are both interesting characters, but I like August more. He seems introspective, broody and more likable in general to me.

I just started this book and I am really liking it so far!!

7. Ben breaks his hand on purpose so that he can't play after his music teacher is killed when he plays when he is upset. I get him being upset, but this seems like an over reaction, when he could just learn to be more careful with his gift. What did you think about that? Also is that why he could no longer play the music?

I think he is afraid of his gift because he can't control it. He doesn't want anyone to get hurt.

8. Hazel mentions spaghetti, meatballs and peas as a common childhood meal that is comfort food for her. Do you have a meal like that that you associate with comfort from your childhood?

9. Why do you think the prince was awakened and released now?

I am not sure of this yet.

10. I was surprised that Ben has not been to college to study music yet, but the fairies can collect on their seven year agreement. Am I misunderstanding something here? Is the time in Philadelphia the school that Hazel bargained for, or is it college?

It is the school Hazel bargained for.

11. I was surprised by how much Severin knows about the desires of Ben and Hazel. Is that part of his magic? Do you think he knows everyone's desires?

It is part of his magic.

12. When Hazel is thinking about her family she thinks "Normal was a lot more tempting when it was out of reach." Do you agree or disagree?

I agree!

13. Are you enjoying the story so far? Any favorite characters?

I am enjoying it, but I don't have a favorite character yet. I am mostly curious and intrigued by Jack and I want to find out more about the horned prince.