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

I just finished

After chapter 14 I pretty much read it all in one sitting. It was really good. There was definitely some improvement in book 2.

(view spoiler)[I loved Julie and how quickly Kate became protective of her. I loved seeing the two bonding and I'm looking forward to see them both again in book 3.
I also love Curran. His bickering with Kate is hilarious and I really can't wait to see their relationship progress. That thing about him giving Kate food is interesting. Shows that Curran is seriously interested in Kate.
On of my favorite part in this book is also the use of Irish mythology. It makes it all really interesting. It also makes me nostalgic of my time in Dublin.
Lastly, Damn it Ilona Andrews ! She finally made me care for that Bran hero, just to kill him off a couple of pages after. That's so unfair !!! lol (hide spoiler)]

Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2)
by Ilona Andrews

Date Read: 29/05/18
Pages: 272
BOM/BR? YES Link to thread
Characters: Kate Daniels, Curran, Jim, Andrea, Myong Williams, Derek, Red, Bran, Esmeralda, Jessica Olsen, Ghastek, Voron

Chapter 10-15

(view spoiler)[I have a feeling Tamsin is not dead. I know the three books in the trilogy tell the same story, the same events but from the point of view of three different female character. From the start I had a feeling that the two others would be Mira and Tamsin. Can't be otherwise.

I really don't trust the Doyle family. First Warren is too confident and came on way too quickly on Adelaide. I knew something was fishy here. Then, his mother revealing she knows who Adelaide is and blackmailing her. I don't like it. (hide spoiler)]

Kate S wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "I have a fun little question for you all !

There are many kinds of doors described in the books: it goes from an actual door to mirrors like in Alice in Wond..."

Thanks ! A painting is a good one. I don't think I would fall into a painting, unless that painting is moving :) That would draw my attention

Chapter 14

(view spoiler)[ It's interesting how the magic flares affects people and creatures in different ways. Seeing Saiman like that was really weird. He's nothing like the man we met in book one. (hide spoiler)]

The Given & The Taken (Tooth and Claw #1)
by L.A. Witt

Date read: 28/05/18
Pages: 322
BOM/BR? no
Characters: Levi, Ian, Darius, Selena, John

Talia wrote: "Chapter 6-10

The story has thoroughly hooked me now! And in looking at the other books in this trilogy, I saw that they are the same story but following other girls in the Glittering Court, so tho..."

I was also suprised (view spoiler)[ that Cedric's big secret was that he has another religion. I wonder if he'll convert Adelaide in the end... (hide spoiler)]

~Michelle~ wrote: "Chapters 6 - 10:."

I feel the same way about (view spoiler)[ Tamsin. I'm sure she has some secret motivation to try and end up first. Maybe she knows somebody already in that new colony? In any case it deeply hurt her that she wasn't ranked higher. I can understand the frustration. But she was a bit too aggressive with Adelaide. (hide spoiler)]

Christina wrote: "
FINISHED"

(view spoiler)[It was mentioned in the first book that they had to leave because Jill started killing people. But we didn't get any specifics. Tbh, it was kind of a shock to me that she killed her sister's lover. The way Jack explained it in book one was so detached. I would have never guessed it was someone she loved.
I would also have a hard time forgiving her. (hide spoiler)]

Talia wrote: "Chp. 1-5

I love that first sentence too! It really pulled me into the story and made me want to see how that would happen. But then the first couple chapters kind of bored me a little, with the v..."

I had the same thoughts! (view spoiler)[The Selection immediately came to mind when they explained what the Glittering Court was and also when Clara started being really bitchy and competitive.
And I also thought it was weird we didn't know her first name. I wonder if we'll ever learn what it is. (hide spoiler)]

good luck Elen!!!!


I just passed an exam myself. aren't oral examinations the worst? I was so stressed my tongue felt completely numb and I stuttered. -_-' and my teacher is the kind to point out every little error of pronunciation... but even so, I passed with flying colors. I'm really happy. It was for my canadian lit class. At the end he asked me if I liked the Margaret Atwood book we had to read. I said that I liked it so much I was planning to read the rest of the trilogy during summer. haha. he said I would need the whole summer for that because the trilogy is so long... LOL! just watch me!

~Michelle~ wrote: "Chapters 1 - 5:


I listening to the audiobook for this one. I like the narrator's accent. So far I am liking this book better than I thought I would based off of many of the reviews I read!

I tho..."

I agree. It's not as terrible as some people have led me to believe. That's such relief !

The name's Tamsin :)

Finished the first 5 chapters

(view spoiler)[It's entertaining. I'm enjoying it so far.
I just don't really care for the main character that much. She's a bit annoying, isn't she? But I expect there to be some character growth. There has to be. She's the classic lady character who needs to learn what it means to be a commoner.
I can see somthing happening between her and Cedric. But I don't know what to do with the rumors about him and Mira. I'm sure there's something there. But is it of the romantic sort? I'm not sure. (hide spoiler)]

maria helena wrote: "Judy wrote: "Chapter 9

[spoilers removed]"

I agree! There is not enough Quidditch in the books."

unpopular opinion here... I could do without Quidditch altogether... Sorry ! haha

Devann wrote: "yeah, even if we started it after tower teams was over it would still be fun, but i think i might be able to fit at least the first one in sometime in july if we want to"

I'd love that! I don't really have any book planned for july yet, so that would be perfect :)

maria helena wrote: "Chapter 18

[spoilers removed]"

This is why (view spoiler)[ I dislike Ron so much. His attitude towards Harry is so completely unfair. Like you said, I understand the jealousy, but can't he see Harry needs his friend in this difficult time? (hide spoiler)]

Devann wrote: "i know at the beginning of this thread someone asked if i would want to do an october daye series buddy read and i was like maybe if i have time lol. we would probably only get through a few books ..."

I'd like to do that, I just don't know if I'll have the time yet. But I think it's safe to say other people would be interested in an October Daye BR.

Rosina wrote: "finally able to start. i love SM October Date series."

enjoy ! I really loved it. It will definitely end up in my favorite books of 2018.
It also made me want to read more Seanan McGuire. I'll start with the October Daye series. I just heard so many amazing things about it.

Hi! I'd like to join you in this BR :) I'm from team Hermione.

Richelle Mead is one of my favorite authors. I had no serious plans to read this series. I heard really mixed reviews about it. But I figured that I might as well give it a try now that there's a buddy read. :)

Chapter 9

(view spoiler)[I feel really bad for Julie. Poor little darling. I really like her and her ability is interesting. I also love how protective Kate is of her :)

Kate explains that people with terminal diseases sometimes agree to become vampire servants in exchange of money for their family. She says "you let People kill you and use your body after deaht". Does that mean there's absolutely no part of your consciousness left? Nothing at all?
In any case, I don't think I would ever make a deal like that. You really can't know what they do with you, and ask you to do. What if they order you to kill ? I would hate to be a part of that, even though I would not be conscious of it.

The "evil man" who killed Kate's mother is obviously not dead yet. I'm sure he'll come back into play, if not in this volume, in the next. I wonder what he wanted from them. I have a hunch it has something to do with Kate specifically? I can't wait to learn more. (hide spoiler)]