ClaireB’s Comments (group member since Jul 06, 2014)

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

On the spreadsheet :)

Sammy wrote: "TASKS TO LOOK OUT FOR

One task that hasn't got any claims yet, and will finish off monsters:

T18 Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover

Holler if you can find any instruments! :D"

I can take care of that :)
Sonia convinced me to read Lords of Discord, and I was planning to start the second book in the next couple of days. I can prioritize this over my other books no problemo

Eldarwen wrote: "Do we think we can see both hands on this cover for the person at the front?

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I can see both :)

A lot of you seem to have chosen your tasks already. What a team !
It's sometimes a bit hard to see which tasks are already taken or not. I think I'll just go with my gut, read what I have planned in my head for my other challenges and see how it can fit in here. And if there's a tricky one I'll see how I can contribute then.
I hope this is okay for you all.

Eldarwen wrote: "The first book is Fated and I really enjoy the series. Alex isn't quite the ordinary hero either, which makes it all the more interesting. Also, the author doesn't tend to pull his ..."

I've read the first book and really liked it. So I basically bought the whole series, and then didn't continue on... I have a problem...

Sophie wrote: "They will come! It takes several minutes to set up each maze so I need to find some uninterrupted time to get them up and running for you."

Thank you Sophie ! You're the best !

Insiyah wrote: "Sign me up for the hard level please - after the Maze in TT I'm hooked."

Same here :) I've only done one round really, but now I'm craving a maze on my own :p

Eldarwen wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Considering that Vampire Diaries only had the character's and the city... not surprised.

Which was not bad, since the books are... not that good IMO. I got bored."

Those books were ..."

I read them when I was 15 or something, and at the time I liked them a lot. At the time I didn't read much and I was just discovering how much reading novels could be fun. Before that I only read the mandatory books for school, and mangas. I was reaaaaally into mangas back then.
Then only 2 years later I decided to reread them and I could not bring myself to finish the first book because it was so bad. I guess my reading tastes really got refined in those 2 years. haha

Sammy wrote: "She did a series of hardcore BDSM books based on Sleeping Beauty. Trust me when I say the writing in those makes her other work look sublime! lol."

I think that's the one! Indeed, it was sleeping beauty and not beauty and the beast. but yuck !!

Sonia wrote: "I really wish her gothic writing style didn't make my brain struggle, because I wanted to read her books so badly. Eni has a few, but I just can't.

Darn brain and how it is wired..."

I've read Interview and Lestat and I kind of liked it. But I couldn't bring myself to read more. Her writing is not the easiest to get into.
I've also tried another series by Anne Rice, some sort of beauty and the beast thing if I remember right, but it did not work for me.

Sonia wrote: "Considering that Vampire Diaries only had the character's and the city... not surprised.

Which was not bad, since the books are... not that good IMO. I got bored.

Now, Anne Rice is a different be..."


Well in the case of Vampire Diaries... It might have been for the best. The books aren't exactly that great to begin with... Not that the show is a masterpiece either, but it was really entertaining.

Oh right, I see. I think I marked the first book as maybe a while back. I wasn't really sure about it. but now I'll definitely move it to to read.
I haven't read one single Jocelynn Drake book yet, even though I have a few of her books on my TBR. I tried to read Unbreakable Bonds but I wasn't in the mood so I put it down. It's time I try her books!

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Mistborn is such a good series!! There aren’t many books of that size I’d re-read, but I would with those. Audio is great too"

Yes, the audio is nice as well. I'm doing a mix of physical reading and listening for this one.

Sonia wrote: "Claire wrote: "I want more lore, more magic and they need to have some weaknesses as well"

Exactly. One of the things I liked with the Variks, was that although they could be awake during day time..."

Sounds good !
The variks... is that a book series? :) I'm interested now. I know you mentioned it a few times now.

Sonia wrote: "

Good morning!!!

Since I loved Mountain Topped so much, and I'm currently on a vampire kick - I blame Jocelynn Drake and the Variks - I decided to try Mia Monroe's [bookcover:Neve..."

Good morning Sonia !

I feel you. I hate it when authors do a vampire story, but have nothing very vampiry except for the drinking blood thing. I want more lore, more magic and they need to have some weaknesses as well. For instance, a vampire's underrated weakness is the need to be invited inside thing. I think plotwise it makes things interesting sometimes, but few actually use it.

I'm currently reading the Misborn series. I'm almost finished with book 2 ! I'm glad because this series has been collecting dust on my shelves for way too long. I think I bought the series back in 2015 ! 😓 And I'm so happy to report I'm loving it so far. 😁

Hey Mods ! This is truly a-maze-ing. Can I sign up for a hard level maze, please? Many thanks 😊😊😊

Belated Happy Birthday, Tone and Sonia !!!! 🥳

Congrats Karen !!!

Sonia wrote: "So, I finally completed my Criminal Minds, and Criminal Minds - beyond borders watchaton.

My current obsession? Matt Simmons. He's the complete package. Plus, he rides a bike.

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I completely get your obsession. I don't watch Criminal Minds, but he's a damn fine man. That he is!

Sonia wrote: "Good Morning Team!!!

June's BOMs - the image is linked to discussion, just click to go there."

I vonluteered for both The Witch's Heart and The Master and Margarita :) We'll see if I get a spot