Stacey’s Comments (group member since Oct 31, 2019)

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

Ok, I had a bit more time yesterday than I expected. I am caught up having just finished chapter 6. Chapter 7 looks longer and I will make progress today but won't get through it all. The story has definitely picked up and I have lots of questions now. I also really like Melissa.

Laura, I plan on finishing chapter 5 today and 6 tomorrow. Sorry, with work I am just not as fast. Plus I'm listening which is slower too.

Jenny, how are you coming along?

I must say, I kind of get why this had mixed reviews. I definitely didn't love Toby in the beginning but I think that was the point. I am enjoying it more as we go along.

(view spoiler)[Did anyone else get the feeling that the discussion between Hugo and Toby regarding a secret in the family past was foreshadowing? Don't tell me if you know one way or the other. (hide spoiler)]

You are so fast! I just got to Chapter 4. I won’t read the spoiler, but are you enjoying it?

I just finished chapter 3 as well. There is a lot of background and a slow build. Still curious and waiting to see how it will start to come together. Also really curious as to how the gallery show fits in.

Laura, that is great! I’ve only gotten through chapter 1. It is not the start I was expecting. I’m curious how it all ties together

Laura wrote: "My copy didn't come in- probably because of the holiday yesterday. I'll catch up!"

No problem! I will be reading more slowly than Laura. I am sure you will catch up soon. If it doesn't come in tomorrow, let us know so we can make sure to slow down.

Laura, did you get your copy today? I was planning on starting soon.

Jenny, glad you will join us!

I'll be listening to the audiobook. The narrators always have great accents to listen to. I'm really looking forward to it.

Laura wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Which would you prefer, Children of Blood and Bone or Witch Elm? I have the book already for Children of Blood and Bone and will be reading it. It is a bit longer than some and a pus..."

Sure. We can do tomorrow and if your copy doesn't come in we can just wait a bit until it does.

Which would you prefer, Children of Blood and Bone or Witch Elm? I have the book already for Children of Blood and Bone and will be reading it. It is a bit longer than some and a push would be good.

I love Tana French and I can get this now through Overdrive. It has been available for a while so I don't think it will change. I know the Likeness also had mixed reviews and I still liked it even though I could understand the complaints. There are always questions in her books that could be good to discuss.

I think I will be reading both (I usually have 1 book and 1 audiobook going at a time). If you want to join, pick whichever one you think would be most interesting.

Wow. Glad I read it, wouldn't have been one I picked out myself (which is what I was looking for). I really didn't like it in the beginning. The twists and shocks were huge, some predictable and maybe slightly over the top. In the end I liked it a lot but was waiting to see if there was one more big reveal. I loved Morgan and Clara.

(view spoiler)[I also loved that Clara was real. I really liked Morgan but not sure if she could have resolved her issues with Chris and Jenny so quickly in real life. I found the baby probably not being Jonah's was easy to see and really the most awful thing, and maybe too awful. I can see having a question but it sounded pretty resolved. I also wish there was a bit more to like about Chris and Jenny, because they just weren't likeable to me at all.

I did like Miller's promposal. Maybe too perfect, but in this case I loved that. It definitely tied everything up.

I must say, I was waiting to find out a reason for why Chris didn't like Miller. I'm glad it wasn't over the top like Miller was his kid too, but I really felt like there should have been a bit more reason there. (hide spoiler)]

I gave it 4 stars. Thank you for suggesting. I will definitely be a bit slower once I'm back at work but need to keep reading. I am starting Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and will have to pick something out for listening in the car. I'm thinking of maybe Tana French's The Witch Elm or Amy Meyerson's The Bookshop of Yesterdays.

How are you doing on the book? I read a lot yesterday and am close to the end. I like Miller more and more as well as Morgan. Clara is harder but she is more like a typical teen. I do like that she is written more realistically.

I just finished chapter 13. I really do like Miller but I wonder what the real reason is for Chris not wanting them to know each other. I just feel like there is more to it.

Just finished chapter 8. I definitely get why Morgan won’t tell Clara about 2 of her favorite people. Curious to see how the other relationships will pan out.

I am in chapter6 now. I agree, I think Chris and Jenny were having an affair. I thought Jonah left because he liked Morgan and left once she and Chris got married for the baby. I feel for Morgan and hope she figures out what she wants.

How are you coming along? I’m only in chapter 3 but will get more done today. Definitely feel like there is more going on with the ‘forbidden’ boy than what we know so far

Laura wrote: "How about if we try for 5 chapters over the next 2 days and then go from there. The thread is up. See you there. Merry Christmas"
Sounds good. Merry Christmas.

Laura wrote: "Stacey wrote: ""Stacey, tomorrow is the 20th and I don’t have a copy yet of the book. I’m still first in queue but according to my library account the book is being ordered and isn’t in transit yet..."

I'm ready whenever you are. I probably won't get much done in the next 2 days, but can read some and will have time after.

"Stacey, tomorrow is the 20th and I don’t have a copy yet of the book. I’m still first in queue but according to my library account the book is being ordered and isn’t in transit yet. Do you mind waiting a little longer? "

No, that is fine. Just let me know when you are ready.

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Subtotal: 1,911 pages

Current Total: 1,458,516

Laura wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Laura wrote: " is supposed to be released on the 10th... anyone want to buddy read?"

When did you want to start? I might be up for it but I don't ..."

I think so. I'll definitely try.