Alyana ’s Comments (group member since Feb 14, 2021)

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

Should we start voting for the next stop?

Cat wrote: "I think you'd said you could cover Set at Christmas, but if you would rather not that's not a problem!"

I can also cover set at Christmas with In a Holidaze

Finished Codename Villanelle for Espionage MPG.

Finished The Lucky One. I can only match it with Romance MPG and some spell outs.

✿~Danielle~✿ wrote: "Alyana wrote: "I might give Equal Rites a try. Is there like a deadline when it should be finished?"

To take part in the DQs, they have to be answered by 22nd June."

Got it.. Thanks Danielle.

I might give Equal Rites a try. Is there like a deadline when it should be finished?

Finished The Sun Is Also a Star. I think the prompts where it fits are all taken.

I just finished The Guardian. On ss.
I have finally decided to read Codename Villanelle for the Espionage task.

Sarah wrote: "Finally getting my first vaccine dose this afternoon, so fingers crossed I don't have a bad reaction."

Great! Hope you will feel good after getting it.

Cat wrote: "
Repeating the tricky tasks here!
Upcoming BOMs: The Midnight Library starts on 2 June, and there's a Backroom BOM starting on 9 June.
The May BOMs are still going, but the period to get points for..."

For the skull cover, I'll be reading and for Espionage, I'm still thinking between these two, or .

Finished on ss.

Finished The Kite Runner, on ss.

Sassafrass wrote: "Sure if you can find it. I haven't had any luck and @Sarah, I think it's due to it being UK produced. I don't think that they produced it for the US. *sigh*"

I found it and I sent you a pm with the link. :)

@Sassafrass, I can look for the audio version and send it to you. Is that okay?

Carrie wrote: "Oh and I'm definitely reading mine as well! I tend to fall asleep with audiobooks."

And I'm completely the opposite! lmao

Thank you for the recommendations Bernadette! I'm still deciding between two books but I won't be finish until next weekend, hopefully earlier.

Finished Dumplin'. Updated on ss.

I wish I was there too Bernadette!

Answered DQs Day 3 - Chaps 21 - 33.

DQ Day 3
Chapters 21 to 33

11. For someone claiming and trying to be body positive about herself, Willowdean sure isn't giving anyone else any slack. Her description of Hannah, like with others, was just mean. Do you think the author is projecting Willowdean's insecurities on how she sees herself onto others?

That's probably it. I think this book is loosely based on the author's life.

12. What did you think about the incident Patrick kneed in the balls incident? He didn't seem like Mitch's best friend saying that (honestly, maybe Patrick and Willowdean should date). What did you think about her mom's reaction and the resulting blow up between mom & daughter?
Side note: to anyone with teenagers, we are here for you.

I think Patrick really deserved it because he's such an a**hole. It's a normal reaction for a parent to become upset if their daughter/son gets into trouble. I agree with Will being grounded, she still needs to learn her lesson and own it. I don't have a teenager YET, but we are preparing for these kind of things to happen.

13. Did anyone else want to high five Ellen for calling out Willowdean on her crap? What did you think of their argument? Do you think the rift will be repaired? If so, do you think a Dolly Parton sing-along (thanks Cat) will be part of their healing process?

I think Ellen did the right thing. That is the true meaning of friendship, you are able to tell your friend if he/she is doing something wrong. I'm hopeful that their friendship will be repaired eventually. And yes, Dolly Parton might be the biggest part of that healing process.

14. Based on the blurb, Millie's attitude and pep talk while at the restaurant is what I would of expected from Williowdean. What do you think of these girls deciding to enter the pageant? What did you think of Millie's pep talk?

Millie is exactly what Willowdean wants to be. She is confident and can see good things in other people which Will sadly can't do.

15. Thoughts on Mitch? Where do you think his and Willowdean's relationship will go? Do you think she'll crush his poor soft heart?

Mitch is such a nice guy. I'm afraid there's a chance that Willowdean will break his heart at the end.