Kari’s Comments (group member since Nov 08, 2020)

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

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How to Capture a Duke by Bianca Blythe
Date Read: 6/12/21
Rating: 3★
Pages: 256
Tasks: 142 (duke)

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Maverick by Aiden Bates
Date Read: 6/11/21
Rating: 5★
Pages: 266
Tasks: 84 (character Siren), 145 (character Tex), 146 (character Raven), 169 (character Logan)

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Solitary Man by Sherilee Gray
Date Read: 6/9/21
Rating: 4★
Pages: 144
Tasks: 73 (144 pages), 84 and 190 (title), 111 and 173 (MC Cash Smith), 146 (MC Riley)

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Misadventures of a Curvy Girl by Sierra Simone
Date Read: 6/8/21
Rating: 4★
Pages: 226
Tasks: 72 (M-I-R-R-O-R letters in the title), 161 (MC Ben Weber), 190 (author Sierra Simone)
Bingo: F5 (bikini outfit on cover)

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Rebel by Aiden Bates
Date Read: 6/7/21
Rating: 5★
Pages: 268
Tasks: 45 (MC Luke/Rebel is an undercover cop)

My current book works for policeman MC, should be done soon!

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Merry Measure by Lily Morton
Date Read: 6/6/21
Rating: 5★
Pages: 204
Tasks: 111 and 173 (MC Jac..."

Done! :)

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Merry Measure by Lily Morton
Date Read: 6/6/21
Rating: 5★
Pages: 204
Tasks: 111 and 173 (MC Jack Cooper), 113 (MC Arlo Wright), 115 (set during the Christmas holidays), 169 (author Lily Morton),

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Gunnar by Aiden Bates
Date Read: 6/5/21
Rating: 5★
Pages: 247
Tasks: 27 (title), 81 and 113 and 161 (author), 230 (Crime MPG), 146 (MC Raven)

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One Perfect Kiss by Jaci Burton
Date Read: 6/3/21
Rating: 2★
Pages: 320
Tasks: 81 and 161 (author Burton), 177 (one man and blue jeans), 236 (car on cover)
Bingo: A7 (MC is a football coach), E8 (MC has a fierce cat)

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The Billionaire Boss Next Door by Max Monroe
Date Read: 5/31/21
Rating: 4★
Pages: 317
Tasks: 12 (Humor mpg), 27 and 28 (MC Greer Hudson), 29 (MC Trent Turner), 88 (Set in New Orleans), 118 (D-E-A-T-H letters in title), 161 (Title)

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Merry Cherry Christmas by Keira Andrews
Date Read: 5/31/21
Rating: 3.5★
Pages: 224
Tasks: 220 (set in the University of Toronto), 108 (MC named Max), 113 (Author), 164 (YA mpg), 191 (author)

Done! Sorry

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Send Me Crazy by T. Gephart
Date Read: 5/29/21
Rating: 4★
Pages: 258
Tasks: 12 (Humor mpg), 21 (Romance mpg), 27 (author), 84 (title), 88 (set in NYC), 145 (author), 146 (MC Riley), 232 (MCs go on a holiday to a cabin)

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Tops Down Bottoms Up by Jay Northcote
Date Read: 5/25/21
Rating: 4★
Pages: 100
Tasks: 206 (Loc 191 “Changed your opinion on morris dancing yet?”)

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A Thankful Heart by Melissa McClone
Date Read: 5/27/21
Rating: 3★
Pages: 198
Tasks: 21 (Romance mpg), 27 and 81 (Bryce Grayson), 29 (title), 73, 160 (Dakota Parker),
Bingo: G3 (MC Dakota runs a dog rescue), A1 (MC Dakota fosters a Dumbo rat), A2 (MC Bryce buys a pair or heavy-duty work socks), A7 (Walt watches college football), A6 (MC Bryce uses a frying pan to scramble eggs)

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Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
Date Read: 5/26/21
Rating: 3★
Pages: 288
Tasks: Tasks: 12 (mpg Humor), 27 (Granny), 29 (Treatle), 42 (author initials TP), 82 (title), 93 (DEATH), 136 (mpg Witches), 137 (mpg Fantasy), 157 (Granny is old), 164 (mpg Young Adult), 237 (epic journey)
Bingo: B1,C1 A4, D3, D4, D5, E5 (all of these are mentioned in the book)

DQs Day 3 Equal Rites
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DQs Day 4 Equal Rites
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DQS - Day 4

13. Simon was kept very much a mystery character throughout the book. What is your opinion of him? How will he be able to support Esk in the future (or will he)?
I think he will support her and they’ll become great friends, but he’s still very young so anything can happen regarding his attitude.

14. The meeting between Granny and the Archchancellor and their actions afterwards are a pivotal part of the book. What were your impressions?
I loved how they worked together, because of the way they cooperated they managed to save the day. Their conversation cracked me up, especially on the broomstick.

15. With duality of witchcraft vs. wizardry being one of the main themes, what do you think about the ending? Was it satisfyingly concluded?
I liked the ending, there’s room for a lot of things to happen in the future. I liked that there was a lot of nonstop action, and that witches and wizards will work together.

16. How did you rate the book?
If you are new to Terry Pratchett, do you consider checking out more of his books (NOT just because of BOM points :)?
If you are familiar with his books/a fan - any changes in your earlier impressions/opinion?
I gave it 3 stars. This is my second Discworld book and I think it was better than the first one I read. I don’t think this genre is for me though, or I’m not the right audience. I might try more books at a later date but I’m not rushing to complete the series.

BONUS: Any favourite scenes? :)
I like the scenes at the beginning when we are first introduced to Granny and when Esk was hanging out with her brothers, when Gulta is turned into a pig. And I loved the scenes with Granny and the Archchancellor near the end.

DQs - Day 3

9 . What do you think on the creatures from the dungeon dimensions? Do you find them creepy?
Very confusing and definitely creepy, I felt bad for Esk and Simon, it sounded worse than hell.

10. I enjoyed the Esk’s thoughts about being both witch and wizard and wanting to defend the one to the other. Do you sympathize with this view (more in general than in specific regards to magic fields)?
Yes, she identifies with both branches of magic and the fact that she can see this so clearly is surprising because she’s so young. This duality could turn Esk into a very powerful witch / wizard. I sympathize with this view because a balance clearly works best.

11. Why do you think Esk’s magic did not work?
I was surprised it didn’t work. I don’t know why it didn’t work, maybe she tried too hard.

12. Esk is supposed to be precocious but also nine years old. Do you think she acts in a way you could see a nine year old acting?
She acts older than her age, but her world and the circumstances and things she faces are not the typical things that a 9 year-old child must deal with normally, so it makes sense.

As a member of Team Ook, the bonus question is: Is not the librarian wonderful and would you want to be turned back in his place?
He was so cute! I don’t think I’d want to be turned back, hanging out there with all those crazy books must be wonderful but exhausting.