MelanieJoy’s Comments (group member since Apr 26, 2016)

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

Finished through chapter 18

(view spoiler)[ Dang, it's getting intense but yeah it'll take a while to resolve. I definitely hate the narcissistic Gryndal and it looks like there's going to be a bunch of lives lost as he tries to assume the throne.

Does anyone know if Trilos is good or bad? It sounds like he's bad since he wants to wipe out a whole nation. (hide spoiler)]

Persephone is my favorite! She's strong and wise and doesn't back down. Good job on writing a strong female, Sullivan!! Props to you.

Christina I wrote DQs last year. They're really fun, just research a few ideas. Depending on what day you get and what part of the book you read, your questions will vary.

Ok Emily, I think you knew this already but I'm signing up for seeker or beater for Quidditch. Let me know what they decide and when to start checking the Eagle's Nest.

Thanks!

I'm reading
which has a huge tree on the cover. Not sure what all it works for yet.

Em, go for the long book haha! My hero!

I should be fine to read a lot; I just have to make sure I post all of my completions and stuff. I'll also have to play on the weekends. Church on sunday will be my main block that I can't read. Also sleeping... lol

Emily, can you let the organizer know that I'm in California time so I'm basically half a day behind any Europe players? Thanks!

It looks like the seeker couldn't start looking for the snitch right away? I'm trying to figure that out. I'll probably just PM Carmen for her strategy if I get named seeker.

Yaaasss!!!! How fast do I need to read? And I need a very short easy explanation of the rules again haha. I'll snoop for some rules.

ok rules look good. I think I'd like to be seeker or beater. but I'll settle for just playing, haha.

I also just finished ch 1-8.

Fave character (view spoiler)[ honestly my favorite character right now is the Fhrey Arion. I know we only had 1 chapter focused on her so far but that storyling really intrigued me. I'm curious how it will overlap with Raithe and Persephone's story (hide spoiler)]

Ship idea (view spoiler)[ Does anyone else ship Raithe and Persephone? (hide spoiler)]

I also don't have any expectations, but in the author's note, Sullivan noted that he writes his whole series before publishing even the 1st book. This way he can wrap up all the of the storylines and make sure you can tie a bow on it when it's all said and done. And he said he's not rushed to complete deadlines this way either, because they're all written. I thought that was really interesting, and it helps me because even though I may not know where the story is going, I can trust the author to have a plan (even though who know if I'll like the plan or plot, haha).

Welcome Megan!

Hi ladies!

Man, a reading slump hit me hard last week. I barely touched 1 book! But I finally finished it: It was really great! I'll upload it today.

I'm in for this one!

Paula that looks amazing!

I played ultimate frisbee this weekend and had a picnic with some friends from church. Did not read anything, haha.
I'm working on and then i'll do for a BR.

Melissa - I absolutely loved . Let me know your thoughts!

We're doing great team!

I'm going to have to go back and look through quidditch rules to see how to play.

I haven't read any of those but I've listened to Lauren Graham and Ellen DeGeneres narrate their books and they're really good.

I want to listen to Judy Greer's book.

Completion Post

Book: Heart of Gold
Author: Robin Lee Hatcher
Date Read: 5/16/18
Pages: 304
Rating: 4 stars
BOM/BR: No
Spells:
S, A - Shannon Adair,
D, A Delaney Adair
M, D - Matthew DuBois
G, I - Grand Coeur, Idaho


Classes:
???

Book: Animal Attraction
Author: Jill Shalvis
Date Read: 5/18/18
Pages: 293
Rating: 3 stars
BOM/BR: No
Spells:
A: title, ch Adam
B: Brady
D: ch Dell
I: Idaho (setting)
J: Jill Shalvis, Jade
L: Lilah
M: Brady Miller
Y: Lilah Young
S: Sunshine, Idaho, Jill Shalvis

Classes:
animals in book: dog, cat, horse, parrot

Book: Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
Author: Jessica Townsend
Date Read: 5/17/18
Pages: 480
Rating: 5 stars
BOM/BR: Yes https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Spells:
MC - Morrigan Crow
JN - Jupiter North
W - Wunderluster?
more...

Classes:
can use umbrella for something? levitation?

Thanks both of you!

I'll try not to be gone for 3 days next time hahaha!

Hey that's fine! Just offering since I've been reading quickly. Sorry I responded late!!

Also Alison can you invite me into the ravenclaw common room? Thanks!

Haha I also never look at spreadsheets. I'm so behind on posting my books read. I'll do more of that today.

I'm like crossing my fingers there's a spot on quidditch for me haha! Or I can go in and "sub" for Apoorv"

Sorry I'm late to volunteer for Quidditch but I can play. I read 2-3 books a week. Sorry I was AWOL! I don't check GR much when I'm not at work. Do you still need someone?

I'm not sure I understand the quidditch rules otherwise I can play. I've been reading 2-3 books a week the past few weeks and I can probably keep it up.

ya'll are so active on this thread while I'm sleeping!

I'm still confused on the transfiguration class, but I'll go back to the spreadsheet.

I'm reading for another challenge, so i don't know if the truck can be transfigured or not, but if not, the color is all yellow (think coldplay, hahaha). and it's long, like over 500 pages. hopefully i can finish it in the next two weeks.

I'm in for this!