Maritza’s Comments (group member since Jun 08, 2014)

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

16&17 June
Chapters 1-8

1. The opening line of this book had me really sit up and take notice! Did it hit you in the face too? What's your favourite opening line from a novel? (Mine is Anna Karenina: "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way"

The opening was interesting wording to me. My favorite although i've never read the book is... It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

2. The Author's Note at the front says to skip it and return only if you need it. So.. I skipped it. (I'm not big on spoilers). How about you? Did you skip it, or read it?

I skipped it, I figured I could always go back if it was important.

3. How are you finding the style? Do you like the flashbacks into Nona's past?

It gets a little confusing between the flashbacks and her dreams. That being said, I like flashbacks as it helps fill in the story.

4. Raymel Tacsis is "surrounded by Academy men sweating to keep him from death". Would you want people to try and save you like this, given the risks?

Honestly, yes. I think everyone wants to feel safe and would do alot to make it so.

5. What do you think of the world building? I'm finding it quite intriguing. And I love the names of the Sisters (flint, apple, wheel!). What name would you give yourself?

Not sure about world building or the names. I would give myself a real people name. Growing up Catholic I had a real reverence of nuns and their vows.

6. Initial thoughts - are you enjoying the book so far? Any favourite characters?

So far, so good. Really loving Nonna and her instinct to learn and not show her hand.

Placid

@Morgan - I’m glad things are getting better for you. I know it can be difficult to navigate real life, that is why I love escaping to these team challenges.

Hi guys . Stopping by to wish you all a happy end of June. You guys are doing 👏 awesome 👏 Trying to work on BR and BOM. Have found some new authors I enjoyed and other books I was able to clear off kindle.

Anybody familiar with tin eye? Check plz if this is brown The Greatest Risk

Lies
by T. M. Logan
Read 06/24/18****
375 pgs
Characters - Joe Lynch, Mel Lynch, Ben, Beth, William, Naylor, Larssen

Elderly

By Karin Slaughter
176 pgs
Read 06/23/18***
Characters - Flora, Charlie, Ben

Team Ginny Weasley. Just got my copy in.

I read book out of order so already know I like Devon. Let's see what his background is.

Just got my copy in from library. TEAM GINNY WEASLEY.

By Talia Ellison
218 pgs
Read 06/21/18***
Banishing Charm

Shannon wrote: "Maritza wrote: "Okay I found a brown cover book for herbology forget my last post. Will read after current book."

Ha! Well if you change your mind, the captains said yes for brown on the Rollins b..."

Ok thanks. Sign me up for brown book

Okay I found a brown cover book for herbology forget my last post. Will read after current book.

Can someone check to see if this is brown enough for 500 plus pgs

Victoria wrote: "I'm still struggling with this book. There are parts I find interesting, and disturbing, but I've read nearly 300 pages and still don't care much about what I'm reading.

I don't think I like how ..."

The most developed character was Kasia the other two needed more development and completion of thought.

Woo hoo. Working on 2nd half of banishing charm. Any suggestions for brown herbology book?

Rachel wrote: "I'm 50/50 on Peter. He seems to genuinely have feelings for Lara Jean, but I honestly don't know if either one of them truly knows what love is. And the fact that [spoilers removed] really unnerved..."

Peter was not genuine (as evidenced by the gifting of locket).

Yeah I was right, Peter did not give me good vibes.

By Jenny Han
352 pgs
Read 06/18/18****
Buddy Read Thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Characters - Lara Jean Song Covey, Kitty Song Cover, Margot Song Covey, Peter Kaminsky, Stormy, John, Chris, Genevive