Jammin Jenny’s Comments (group member since Jan 31, 2016)

Jammin Jenny’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

I'm in rotation to write DQs for

My date works for me! Thanks.

Fine with me. We're pretty relaxed on this team.

I am so looking forward to reading this book!!

I'm reading



It fits for

Read a book where the title contains all the letters of "wrath"

It might also work for a Sin Bingo so I'm not sure if we can use it for both or only one - I think it's only one

Is this where we'll find out if we were selected to write DQs for the BOMs?

Completion Post


Date Read: 10/27
Pages: 336
Sin: Sloth
Criteria: Books that have been on your TBR for two years (added in Sep 2017)
Alternate: Greed: Anything goes
Sin Bingo: N
BOM: N

Mini-challenge #1 - at 88% in
squirrel "or squirrels or things like that
bird "...are the birds she sees in the woods..."

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Date Read: 10/14
Pages: 448
Sin: Lust
Criteria: Books that you lust after (new releases- published 2019 or ARCs
Alternate: Greed: Anything goes
Sin Bingo: N
BOM: Y https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Day 5 - Chapters 27 - 33

18. We get a lot of thanalogical (??) science theory chat in the section, with the exchanges between Palamedes and Harrow, which seems to confuse them at least as much as it did me! Did you enjoy the science chat and reveals, or did it get in the way of the action?

I liked the science talk - it's one of my favorite sidelines besides reading. I thought it added to the action.

19. We see other sides to a couple of the Houses during this section: the Eighth, who had been reported as being super weird with the cavalier being effectively a vegetable, actually transpire to be super weird with the cavalier trying really hard to hold to whatever shred of his life he can claim as his own (Colum says: "I've got my sword. I've got my honour. Everything else is yours." "Your sword is mine also" said Silas. Silas is an ass of the highest order, btw)
Similarly, the Second become all noble and self-sacrificing in chapter 33, a change from the rule-bound nimrods they'd been up to that point.
Do you like the shifting understanding of the characters? Have your favourites / least despised changed over the course of the book?

My favorites are still from the Ninth house.

20. Speaking of changes: MASSIVE emotional reveal between Harrow & Gideon. I loved the line "she wrapped her arms around Harrow Nonagesimus and held her long and hard, like a scream", which is just SO Ninth House. How does this information make you re-evaluate Harrow & Gideon's relationship?

It shows how close (even though they fight) they are.

21. Something a bit lighter: in the midst of the blood and death and bone-key making and such, there are still some moments that made me snigger. one that I particularly enjoyed was "Hm," said Camilla neutrally, and Gideon knew immediately that she organised Palamedes's and her socks by colour and genre."
The little blips of humour have definitely helped me whilst reading the book. Do they work for you?

I love the little snippets of humor. Especially needed in a dark necromancy book like this.

Day 6- Chapters 34 to the end

22. In chapter 3 we get the first of the big reveals. Were you surprised by the actual dynamic between the twins? And were you as creeped out as I was by Ianthe's little speech about the place between life and death..."where the things are that eat us."?

It shows you how freaky the twins are!!

23. There have been many types of necromancy and magic and science talked about and demonstrated in this story. In sci-fi and fantasy books, I often find myself wishing that some of the science or magic was real. Are there any aspects of this world that you wish was real, or that intrigues you?

I don't want necromancy to be real, that's for sure. But I do like the idea of people having "second sight" or premonitions. That's cool.

24. The second big reveal gave us the name of the big bad. I personally did not find clues to this littered throughout the story, so I was surprised. Did you find this reveal satisfying? Surprising? Did you enjoy the fight at the end?

Yes! It was a great surprise and I loved the fight scene at the end.

25. Was anyone else waiting for a sex scene? Why use the term "lesbian necromancers" in the description? Who cares if they are heterosexual or gay if it really doesn't come into the story? Marketing? Or do you think it was an important story point that the main character liked girls?

I think there were some lesbian undertones albeit without any sex scenes. Probably some marketing, but I felt the intent was there.

26. Will Gideon's and Camilla's bodies or selves be recovered? Will you read the next book to find out? Did you like the book?

I loved the book and definitely look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Day 4 - Chapters 21-26

14. More deaths! Do you have any theories on why the Fourth were killed? Why Gideon was spared? Who do you think is committing these murders?

I am not sure who is killing these people, but I think maybe it's Dulcinea - she loves Gideon so maybe she's trying to protect her. Or maybe it's Harrow.

15. The Third House (maybe Ianthe) seem to be lurking in the background of this book, all sneaky and suspicious. Coronabeth seems like the nicer one out of the Twins. But do you think this is the case? Do you think Coronabeth has something up her sleeves?

I think everyone has something up their sleeves. I don't trust the twins at all.

16. Gideon had a weird encounter with the Eighth house. What did you make of the comment, 'because you grew up servant to a murderer, in a tribe of murderers. You are, more than anything, a victim of the Ninth House'. Do you think Gideon will accept their invitation?

I don't think so. I think she doesn't want to be under anyone's thumb, and at least if Harrow fulfills her bargain she'll be free.

17. (This is a bit of a silly question). Over the course of the book, Gideon has been getting closer to Harrow, Dulcinea and Coronabeth (although it seems she wishes she could get closer to the latter). Put yourself in Gideon's shoes. Harrow, Dulcinea and Coronabeth - Kiss, Marry, Kill.. Explain your reasoning haha!

Kiss: Harrow - they've grown up together and are more like evil stepsisters.
Kill: Coronabeth - I don't trust the twins
Marry: Dulcinea - I think she's in love with Gideon

Do you want me to update the SS like I did last time to include the stops and detours?

Does this look like a photographed cover to you?

Thank you! I'll read what I can...

Yes. I developed chronic bronchitis and really high blood sugar by the time I saw my doctor so he sent me to the hospital for a few days for fluids and to get me back in shape. He said I had let myself run down and I needed to take it easier. It's just been a really bad year and it kind of just caught up with me.

I'm on meds now and my daughter is checking with me every day to make sure I take them :). I am reading but I am trying to make sure I don't overextend myself. So no more reading 2-3 books a day!! Sticking to 1 a day of 1 every two days. :)

Hey guys. I've been sick for the last couple of weeks and just got home yesterday from the hospital. My reading isn't up to where it was so if you want to get a replacement I understand.

If you still want me to play I'll post what I read. Just let me know what you want me to do.

So how far off are we now Melinda?

The cover is close not sure if it’s 50% red or not. There’s definitely red in the couch and carpet, and the top and bottom of the book are red.

Completion Post

Book: The Unspeakable Crimes of Dr. Petiot
Date Read: 10/11
Pages: 320
Sin: Wrath
Criteria: color cover
How it fits: brown cover
Alternate: Greed (anything goes)
Sin Bingo: N
BOM: N

Okay - sent a reminder PM. If we don't hear from the Travel Agent by next week, I can send a PM to the NBRC Mod Account.

That's what I'm thinking too. Do you think we should give them another week?