Fiona’s Comments (group member since Sep 25, 2023)

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

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thanks 🥰

I hope they will kick in soon, I’m really in more pain than I’m allowed to take painkillers 🙃
at least I got to finish a book 💃

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thanks Andy 😊
I hung on an IV for a while and got antibiotics and apparently I’m supposed to be okay in 1-2 days again, we will see 😂

thank you 🥰

this is hilarious 🤣
a great pick me up after I just came back from the ER (I have a mean infection 🥲)
at least i’ll have some time to read today 🥳

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Claire, could you please add De namen to your shelf? Thanks :)

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KayLynn wrote: "

I haven't read this yet, but from what I gather the characters live under the sea and amongst the coral. Does that count as "visit a coral reef"?"

fine for me!

Hello party people, just popping in to say that I’m still here 😁 currently swamped with work because I have to work for two people 🙃

Day 4 DQs (Chapters 13 to 16)

13. There are multiple references to the snow and the mountain turning red. Scenes like this are for me a stark reminder of the brutality and bloodiness of war, rather than the romanticised glory of protection.

Is there a scene or a moment from your life you can pinpoint when the realities of war struck you the way it did Mamoru?

When I was 14, I went to Auschwitz. It was devastating to see that place in person. Now, 15 years later, I still think about that regularly.


14. Misaki revealed herself as a fighter, and Mamoru revealed his abilities in blood manipulation to his uncle that he learnt from his mother. As the reader, how did you feel when these moments came about in quick succession in relation to Misaki?

I thought it was good and necessary for Misaki and the overall story.

15. Since the beginning, we are repeatedly told that the Matsuda family is powerful, important, etc. We get to see this over the battle as the two brothers join forces and create the Matsuda Dragon.

Powerful families put a lot of pressure on their children to carry on the legacy. We see this in Mamoru and Hiroshi, who at five years old is determined to do better than his peers at any cost. Do you think this is a practice that should be continued in today's day and age?

I mean sure, children should be encouraged to do well but there's a difference in encouragement and pressure. Pressure is not the way to go in my opinion.

16. Well, this has been quite the bloody section. Takashi's last order to Mamoru, Mamoru having to order his master to leave him and his having to face all the enemy himself, Misaki desperately protecting her home, the killing of all these mighty warriors of the Sword of Kaigen...

What I'm wondering though, is that if such a bloody battle that spans across six chapters and 15% of the novel is in the middle of the story, what happens after? Do you have any predictions for what happens after this battle?

That's what I had been wondering too. I was hoping for peace but that was too unlikely for it being only the halfway point of the book.

DQ'S Day 3 Chapter 8 - Chapter 12
10. Mamoru is becoming more friends with Kwang Chul-Hee and seems to be rebelling more and finally has a fall out with his father. Do you think his father would have hit Mamoru again if Misaki wouldn't have accidentally interupted?

Oh, yes. I really don't like him and am glad that he got interrupted.

11. Are you understanding their powers and magic system more through these last few chapters and the fighting that has occurred. Which power would you want?

I understand it more but still not fully. I like the blood healing power, that would be helpful.

12. Misaki received a letter from her friend and told her to run and get out of town. With the Emperor keeping it a secret. Do you think anyone else knew war was coming? And why they are attacking such an isolated village?

I can imagine that some people knew but not a lot. My thought was that they would be attacked because of their valuable fighting skills.

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Claire, could you please add Markering to your shelf? Thank you :)

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That sounds so good, Mel 😍

I'm back at work after two weeks of leave and it's hell. Wishing for cheese in the Alps as well 🧀

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Thank you!