Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s Comments (group member since Sep 26, 2012)

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see comment historyDQs Day 2 Chapters 8 - 16

6. How are you enjoying the book so far? How's the pacing for you?

Mmmm.. the jury's still out on this one. I'm enjoying some aspects of it but there is a lot of information on how it all works. I'm fine with working out plots etc but it does seem a bit plodding with the world building. It feels like the author is trying to fit so much in that it overwhelms the reader. But I still have an open mind and hope it comes together as we read on.

7. What are your favorite characters, situations, quotes so far?
I still like the premise despite my reservations. The library sounds like an amazing place although slightly on the evil side. I hope we see the character of Malar again, I enjoyed his interactions with Livira.

8. What are your fondest memories of a library?

My Mum introduced by sister and I to our local library when we were really young. It was a branch library and in the basement with a hall on upper levels with a ballet studio. So often you'd be in this cave like building surrounded by books and the ceiling would literally bounce. I still remember grabbing Interview with the Vampire off the shelves it was one of my first adult reads and thus began my love of all things paranormal.

Going to the British Library and into the public room with all the famous books was pretty special too.

9. Library as prison... does that ring true for you?

No for me, but anything can become a prison I guess. I really feel for people who can't get into reading, it's their great loss!

10. If you could have one natural ability relating to books (view spoiler), what would it be?

Remembering all the important points of previous books when I read the newest book in a series! I guess that's what re-reads are for.

Mercy Snow

Confirming my library book is available to pick up so all good for battle.

One Day with You

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Eldarwen wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "My contribution for consideration for battle book 2

Operation: My Fake Girlfriend"


Can't use that one I'm afraid - needs to be 3 letters :-)

Our tit..."

Oh sorry, I thought the less letters the better. I didn't realise there was a 3 letter minimum.

My contribution for consideration for battle book 2

Operation: My Fake Girlfriend

BOM - WRITE DQS DAY 1 -

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Eldarwen wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Hi Captains,

I picked this up from the library today. .

Can it be used for the challenge.. I tried to us..."

Thanks for that. Sorry, I put the wrong edition. Mine is the paperback edition at 388 pages but as you said. It's not really a cookbook more a lifestyle/information book and is all text with only 6 pages of pictures.

DAY 1 CHAPTERS 1-7

1. Ahhh.. The Library! ..My happy place. And what a beautifully intriguing cover! How often do you visit your local library and have you visited any famous libraries around the world. Do share!

2. The first chapters describe a barren wasteland with an equally hopeless type of existence for Livira and her people. But straight away we establish that there is something special about Livira as she rises above her surroundings and the life she seems destined for. But circumstances change... your first impressions of Livira and how she influences her new destiny.

3. The chapter headings.. how do they fit into the tale? Do you find them interesting as a guide or somewhat cryptic at this stage of the story?

4. Enter Evar in Chapter 4 and the scene changes from the barren Dust to the mysterious and atmospheric library and its Mechanism. A lot of information to absorb about how it all works and the role of Evar and his "family". Does the author do a good job in getting across what the library is and does? Is it good, evil or omnipotent?

5. "Evar, don't turn the page. I'm in The Exchange. Find me at the Bottom" .
Who wrote this sentence and what is its purpose at this point in the novel? What impact do you think it will have in the story moving forward?

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Hi Captains,

I picked this up from the library today. .

Can it be used for the challenge.. I tried to use the ar word finder but couldn't seem to find the book on it?

I've ordered it from the library... It should arrive in a few days. I'll confirm when it does.

When does the Battle start?

I found another one but will have to get it in from another library, takes a couple of days.

I could do Old Gods' Time as it is at my library.

Congratulations on the new house Jean. That sounds exciting, but not the packing up.. Good luck!

Eldarwen wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "It you are an epic fantasy/vampire/hot hero/great story reader.. which I can see that you are.. definitely 😍"

Basically, in short: YES, go buy it NOW!!
It is AWESOME!
..."

We'll just to support each other through it.. sniff, sniff. sob.

Ashley wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Eldarwen wrote: "Lisa, I finished Empire. I am feeling a little devastated, yet a little giddy. And my feels are all over the place!!"

Definitely a book hangover for s..."

It you are an epic fantasy/vampire/hot hero/great story reader.. which I can see that you are.. definitely 😍

Unfortunately, I didn't get picked for DQ's for the next back room BOM - not sure if I'll pick it up now. I've got some other more pages books I want to read including DQ's for the upcoming BOM starting on the 15th.

Eldarwen wrote: "Lisa, I finished Empire. I am feeling a little devastated, yet a little giddy. And my feels are all over the place!!"

Definitely a book hangover for sure. It's the pleasure/pain syndrome of an excellent book. 😁

Yeah, it's an epic series for sure. I've put my sister onto it now so can enjoy it again through her eyes. She's on the Gabe the Babe train as well. (So irreverent a name for such well crafted, fluid writing but somehow it's just stuck, LOL. )

Aaron and Baptiste.. (view spoiler)[ Just proves, love is love...They are the poster boys for what a complete loving relationship should be out of all the living couples in the book. Come to think of it, no other couples have made it out alive. (hide spoiler)]

I love the Underworld movie series. Next year the same sister and I are going to Eastern Europe and I've put Corvin Castle in Romania on the Itinerary !

Has this series been optioned for a tv/movie series? If done properly it would be amazing although I don't think there is a real human alive who could do justice to our hero!

And yes, it's going to be a long wait till book 3? I wonder if that will be the last book? Jay is a trilogy guy isn't he?