Audrey Jane’s Comments (group member since May 27, 2014)

Audrey Jane’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

I'm half way through.

@ Becky, Katie and Danielle: (view spoiler)[ yes, me too. I automatically assume that the werewolf lore is the same in every UF. Although, now that I think of it, in the Kate Daniels the shapeshifters age at a normal pace (if I remember correctly). Also in Lupi there isn't a 'pack connection', Cullen was sure that Rule died even though he's pack, only Lily has a connection via the mate bond.

Btw the kangaroo demon Gan seems pretty cute :) (hide spoiler)]

@ Becky: I love Kate Daniels! I hope you're enjoying the series.

Thanks NancyHelen, will do! Kindle edition is not really a problem but indeed it's the paperbooks (especially the ones from the library).

I'm around 30% in the book.

About chapter 8,

(view spoiler)[ In the urban fantasies I've read so far it always seems to me that werewolves aged differently than humans. For a second I thought it weird that Lily didn't know that and acted so shocked. In comparison to other UF for example the Mercy Thompson series, 54 years old is actually young for a werewolf :)

I like Cullen the most in the series. He has that carefree but honest vibe to him. Cynna has a bit of a snarky side which I usually can appreciate but I have to read further. (hide spoiler)]

No problem, I'm good with your suggestion since I have no idea either. Looking forward to this one.

I'm having a bit of a difficult time with The Cold Dish so I will put it aside for now and pick it up later.

About the book pages, I think I will be using the default edition in most cases for practical reasons. Some editions or translations are not on GR.

Regarding the GR choice awards; fantasy is not urban-fantasy, and it's a bit annoying that paranormal romance, historical romance and new adult are thrown together (especially since NA is taking over the romance section). I think it would be more logical if urban-fantasy and paranormal romance are put together.

Taryn, the list you posted in your comment does it follow the intern chronological order?

Apparently you can read each book as a standalone. But I can't confirm that yet.

Cynthia wrote: "Have you noticed that the women in this book are at the top of the game? Don Salvari is just going along with it. Nazca, who was smarter than the whole Barsavi clan. The Berangia sisters. I love that he's showing us strong women rather than telling us how strong they are, and it doesn't come with the price of hooking up with a guy."

I agree! I like the way Scott Lynch writes female characters in this series. They all kick some serious ass. Despite Nazca making few appearances, it really connected and she's a heroine I could root for.

Juliana wrote: "Well I was sold out!
Although I first complained about the beginning of the book, past the middle of it I couldn't stay away from the story much longer. So I finished the book and Oh my Godness!! I..."

Yep, same here, I wasn't convinced with the beginning too, it was a very slow start but after a couple of chapters I couldn't put it down.

Taryn wrote: "

So, I've been dying to take on the challenge of reading all of the Discworld series. I'm talking books, s..."

I would be interested to join too. I have the first one on my tbr list. December 20 is good for me.

S?

Not too late Cynthia. Also have to read this one, I'm a bit behind on the BR schedule already. I read the first book last week and enjoyed it, I will start this one tonight or tomorrow.

Sheila wrote: "Lauren a couple of years ago I had the chance to visit the National Holocaust Museum In Washington D.C. What an amazing experience. In most museums people run around and chatter and giggle but in..."

That makes me think of the Flanders Fields museum in Ypres. Before you enter you receive a sort of 'electronic bracelet' in the shape of a poppy, and each bracelet is another person that lived during WW I, then you follow his/her parcour through the museum. All the while you get typical war background noises, it's one of those museum that aims for full immersion of the visitor.

Sheila wrote: "And since I have depressed us all. How about this news article that showed a total disregard for the feelings of millions of people touched by war.

http://abcnews.go.com/International/w......"

I second Cynthia. I did the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Jewish Museum in Berlin and some people still think it's the time and place to joke around. What Lauren said, I don't know what's wrong with them either.

Since we are on the subject, one of the best war series imo is Band of Brothers, hands down.

Sheila wrote: "It is really hard to believe it has been 25 years since the Berlin Wall came down. I visited Berlin a few years earlier than that and crossing into E. Berlin was really scary through Checkpoint C..."

I can't begin to imagine how it was then. I visited Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie years after the fall of the Wall and I still felt that the mood was kind of oppressing. We went to see what is left of the Iron Curtain and it just gave me the chills.

Finished by Tanya Huff ★★★1/2
- 459 pages
- Fast paced light fantasy with shapeshifters. Some gruesome scenes. I liked it enough to want to check out the author's other books.
- BOM or BR: no

It's a long weekend for a lot of people here. We commemorate the end of WW I on 11 November (Armistice Day) and a lot of institutions/work are doing the bridge.

Also today is 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Sheila wrote: "I'm afraid I won't get as much reading done today as normal. In the states this is a national holiday weekend to honor our war Veterans.

As a quilter I have become involved with a National grou..."

I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing Sheila. The quilts are really nice.

A lot of letters to choose from!

Finished by Tanya Huff
Characters: Sean Reiter, Annalyse, Chard
--> Letters: H, S, T, R, C, A

Taryn wrote: "Angel wrote: "Chapter 10:
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RIGHT?!?! When I finished I was like: "

Right there with you. I needed a day to recover.

Scott Lynch took me by surprise there

❀Tea❀ wrote: "Audrey Jane wrote: "I was quite surprised myself! :p I like Danielle's version better :) "

She is native English speaker unlike two of us. We have to trust her when it comes to spelling. :P"

Exactly! You really made me doubt Danielle :p

❀Tea❀ wrote: "Audrey Jane wrote: "I was really wondering where I could use the 'S' lol :p"

What?! Are you saying there is no S in contemporary?! Are you sure? Maybe you spelled it wrong. :P"

I was quite surprised myself! :p I like Danielle's version better :)