Stacey’s Comments (group member since Oct 26, 2014)

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

Book: Magic Strikes
Author: Ilona Andrews
Completed: 6/14/18
Characters: Kate, Curran, Derek, Julie, Andrea, Raphael, Jim
Cover: Lion on cover, Woman holding a sword.

Victoria wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "It is such a great series that it is hard to stop once you start. Sort of liking eating just one potato chip."

I'm beginning to think it's an addiction. Let's see if I can ..."

That scene after the first fight cracks me up every time. I re-listened to it a couple of times this go around and laughed every time.

Through the first 2 sections.

(view spoiler)[ I thought the "self- gleaning" of Faraday was a little bit of a cheap plot device to get one of the apprentices under Goddard's control. I was actually looking forward to the continuing of the rivalry between the 2, and now they are separated. (hide spoiler)]

I am really enjoying the journal entries between chapters. They make me think about even more about what is happening and how it is effecting people's lives.

Is there still going to be a Tri - wizard tournament? The original posting says it would start May 30, but that passed a while ago.

Started this yesterday - a little late, but trying to catch up. I'm through the first section and so many interesting discussions have been brought up already! Very interested to see where it goes from here.

Teddie wrote: "I also love Kate's relationship with Julie
[spoilers removed]"

This is one of the scenes I remembered distinctly throughout the rest of the books. Loved that she was willing to go to that extent to help Julie out was great.

I just got past the introduction of Dali. She is such a great character as well. (view spoiler)[ Love that there is a vegetarian tiger afraid of blood involved in the keep and that she's so goofy (hide spoiler)]

Book: Blood Lust
Author: Alexandra Ivy
Completed: 6/9/18
Characters: Myst, Bas, Molly
Cover: Couple, Red/orange.

Book: Passenger
Author: Alexandra Bracken
Completed: 6/10/18
Characters: Etta, Nicholas, Rose, Sophia
Cover: Cityscape in a bottle, some water, blue

These are both on the spreadsheet, but here's the extra info.

In case anyone in the States is interested -- I did find The Tattooist of Auschwitz on ebay. I went ahead and got it because it sounds like a great book and if I put it on my pile to read after it comes out here, I will never get to it. :P

I started this one on audible 3 days ago -- and I love the reader, highly recommend if you have a chance.

This is the book that made me LOVE this series. I'm enjoying it the second time around as well.

Andrea -- "TWTIHFB" (view spoiler)[ I love revisiting the start of Rapahel and Andrea -- its almost as much fun as Kate and Curran. (hide spoiler)]

Kate -- "He's right behind me, isn't he?" So classic Kate early in the series.

(view spoiler)[ I hate what happens to Derek in this book -- as we are supposed to. But it's the first indication that the author's aren't afraid to be brutal with their MCs if it will make a good story. (hide spoiler)]

Sophie wrote: "To help prompt your choice, these are what we are still looking for:

On Covers Look for
2. Transfiguration pairs (person to cat, water to wine, etc.)
3. Anything that allows you to crush and grin..."

I have on my list to read. Is that enough dirt/compost flying around?

Sophie wrote: "The next BOM have been released!

Rosemary and Rue

I Hunt Killers

The Tattooist of Auschwitz"

Ouch. The Tattoist of Auschwitz is $32 on Amazon in the States. Don't think I'll be able to do that one, but will definitely do the other two.

Great job all you Quidditch crazies!

Book: Relic
Author: Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Completed: 6/6/18
Pages: 480
Characters: Pendergast, D'Augusta, Margo, Smithback
Cover: green leaves, statue.

I think I likely got the only copy mine has! Hopefully no one else decides they need it for a few weeks. ☺

I finished the second chapter yesterday, and the family tree is already helping me! I'm glad I went with the brick from the library rather than the kindle - that would be tough.

I've enjoyed the first two chapters. I'm having some trouble picturing the landscape, but the migration of people and the effects on the land are interesting. Stonehenge is next, so that should be interesting

Hoping we are just about done with the prehensile toes....

Book: by Dean Koontz
Completed: 6/5/18
Pages: 453
Characters: Jane
Cover: Blue, Hardcover book

I'm going to try to join this one. It's requested at the library, but not sure when it will get to me, so we'll see!

I'll be starting this this week, but I'll be doing it on audio, so I'll be moving slowly!

Sophie wrote: "I've updated the list of things we're looking for in the post on page 1 of this thread, so it's easier accessible somewhere other than the spreadsheet. It's also below for reference. I'll do this e..."

I'm reading a Hardcover book now. Should finish tomorrow or Monday.

I'd love to join this one, please. And I'm up for the second in July as well!