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

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

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Creekwood #1)
by Becky Albertalli

Date read: 22/06/2018
Pages: 303
Bom/Br? no
Characters: Simon, Leah, Abby, Nick, Bram, Martin, Taylor, Garrett, Peter
Letters: A, B, C, G, L, M, N, P, T

An Unlocked Heart (Collars and Cuffs #1)
by K.C. Wells

Date read: 22/06/18
Pages: 314
Bom/BR? no
Characters: Leo Hart, Thomas Williams, Alex Daniels, Vittorio, Pietro, Sev, Emily, Gabe, Dorian, Rob

Letters: A, C, D, E, G, H, L, P, R, S, T, U, V, W

The Sensation Novel and the Victorian Family Magazine
by Deborah Wynne

Date read: 20/06/18
Pages: 214
characters: / (non-fiction)

I'm going to start this bad boy tonight. I've had the complete trilogy + the Six of Crows duology sitting on my shelves, unread, for far too long!

Team Hermione

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by JK Rowling

Date Read: 20/06/18
Pages: 617
BOM/BR? yes Link to thread
Chatacters: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black, Cedric, Fleur, Victor Krum, Moody, Neville

Elen wrote: "Chapter 1 - 14

So far I like the book, but I am not so keen on it. I like writing style, but some descriptions or storytelling is in some places too slow/long.

Other thought:
I really like how si..."

I like the writing style, too. And it doesn't bother me that it's a bit slow. I quite like it in fact. It allows me sink it all in.

(view spoiler)[I like the way sirens are presented too. There's no sugarcoating here. haha. They really are the monstruous creatures they are supposed to be!
And I like the badass adventurer prince, too !
I'm curious to see how the story will progress. (hide spoiler)]

Lexi wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ Foxgard wrote: "Just a thought on Mermaids and Sirens.

It's so weird to me that there's such a big difference between the two because in french they are both translated with the same ..."

Really? I always thought they were half fish like mermaids, even in greek mythology. Aaaah, the confusion a language can cause !

that's fine for me, too !

Just a thought on Mermaids and Sirens.

It's so weird to me that there's such a big difference between the two because in french they are both translated with the same word: sirène. "The Little Mermaid" is thus "La Petite Sirène". I've always thought Sirens and Mermaids were one and the same, and the fact that they were kind or evil creatures was basically the author's choice. For me the two were synonymous, with one word being english and the other refering to the ancient greek name. I never imagined the difference would be more significant than that.
Have you always thought Mermaids and Sirens to be different kinds of creatures? Or, are did you think like me that they were the same?

I'm intrigued by this dark little mermaid retelling. It's been on my radar since it was announced. I'm going to start it tonight.

Favorite character?
I don't know. I feel like I love them all, haha.
I love the two main character, Meg and Simon, obviously. I especially love to see their relationship develop. I love little Sam, too. He's too cute. (view spoiler)[Too bad we didn't see more of him in this book. I missed him (hide spoiler)].
Tess with her super powerful ability. Vlad who always makes me laugh. And I like Erebus too.
And Burke and Monty, as I already explained.
I mean there are just too many great characters to pick a favorite.

I'm 45% into the book (listening to the audiobook so I'm not sure what chapter that is).

(view spoiler)[I'm always so frustrated and angry at Ron when I read this book. It's such a big betrayal. It's so obvious Harry is suffering from the bashing by other students and that he doesn't want all the attention. Ron's attitude is just selfish. How can he believe Harry would enter the competition without telling him? argh ! Book 4 ruined Ron for me.

Rita, too, is such an annoying character. I really can't stand her. what a nuisance. I agree with Deanne here, it's a wonder her articles are published in what passes for a serious newspaper in the wizarding world. Her articles belong to a gossip magasine. Nowhere else. (hide spoiler)]

Murder of Crows (Others #2)
by Anne Bishop

Date read: 18/06/18
Pages: 448
BOM/BR? yes Link to thread
Characters: Simon Wolfgard, Meg Corbyn, Monty, Douglas Burke, Vlad, Heather, Eliott, Kowalski, Lorenzo, Tess, Nathan, Phineas Jones

Cathy M. wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Oh! I wanted to add - I really like Burke - the police captain. I don't think it is a spoiler just to say that he is not the stereotype police guy that is stupid and yells at his gu..."

Burke : (view spoiler)[ I love this man, and Monty too. Burke really has a clearer image of the situation between the Others and the humans. He knows what is at stakes. Monty doesn't know as much, but he's willing to try and understand both sides. We really need more people like them to prevent a stupid war happening.
I also like how Burke sneekily helped Monty research that guy his ex-wife is dating. He's a really nice guy :) (hide spoiler)]

Claudia wrote: "Okay so I was super busy work wise on Sunday and Monday and the on my only day off I binge read the entire book. It wasn't hard as I got completely sucked into it. I liked this book and there is so..."

Claudia, I agree with you (view spoiler)[ that the conflict between humand and the Other is only growing and was long coming. I can only see it worsening in the books to come and it wan only end in a bloody war. I can only hope Meg's prophecies can help prevent some of it. (hide spoiler)]

Finished !

I'm really loving this series. If you do a Buddy Read for the next one, I'll join for sure !

awesome !!

Sonia wrote: "Okay, so, captaining focus has been updating spreadsheets - which isn't bad per se, it's a major part of the game - but, some of the tracking has not being made.

So, can you all make sure that you..."

I checked my books on the spreadsheets and everything seems in order :)

Chapter 14

Something I love in this book (view spoiler)[ is when Simon joins Meg on the couch to watch a movie. He so acts like a puppy. Loving all the attention Meg gives him. It's just too cute. haha. I'm sure he'd be offended if someone told him that.
It makes me want to have a dog. Which is weird because I'm more a cat person! (hide spoiler)]

P.S. I Still Love You (To All The Boys I've Loved Before #2)
by Jenny Han

Date read: 17/06/18
Pages: 352
BR : Link to thread
characters: Lara Jean Covey, Kitty, Margot, Peter Kavinsky, Genevieve, Victor, Haven, Chris, Owen, Emily, Trina Rotchield, Stormy