Stacey’s Comments (group member since May 31, 2023)

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

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Book: Firekeeper's Daughter -Angeline Boulley
Date Read: 5 July 2023
Pages: 496
Rating: 4.5 / 5

MINI CHALLENGES:

Title: "F"
Author: "A,B"
Characters: "L,J,T,R" Lily, Levi, Jamie, TJ, Robin

Eldarwen wrote: "
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Book: Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews
Date Read: 5th July
Pages: 156
Rating: 4 stars

Mini Challenges
Team Towers
I/A - author
M -..."

I am reading Magic Claims and will be done tonight. It has archers defending the wall of a town. So I can cover archers in this one. And then the forest on the cover in Greymist Fair which I will start when I finish Magic Claims.

Eldarwen wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Sorry. Not by a computer but if no one has a forest cover book I have this I can read.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6..."

As Michael already asked - does it have a wise..."

Unfortunately I can't tell that by the descriptions or any reviews. I can read it next though and let you know.

Sorry. Not by a computer but if no one has a forest cover book I have this I can read.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

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Book: Starlings - Amanda Linsmeier
Date Read: 3 July 2023
Pages: 336
Rating: 4 / 5

MINI CHALLENGES:
Crayola Towers
Title: "S"
Author: "A,L"
Characters: "A,B,M,C,K" Agatha, Bear, Miles,Charlotte, Kit

Eldarwen wrote: "Lisa!

Did you see?



Came out a couple of weeks ago :-)"

I'm reading it now....so good!

PLANNED READ

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

This book should have a K and 4Es and should cover the Quidditch task.

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Book: Part of My World- Jody Benson
Date Read: 2 July 2023
Pages: 278
Rating: 3.5 / 5

MINI CHALLENGES:
Crayola Towers
Title: "P"
Author: "J,B"
Characters: "J,A,H,R,M,D" Jody, Alan, Howard, Ray, McKinley, Delaney

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Book: Time Out - Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Carlyn Greewald
Date Read: 2 July 2023
Pages: 272
Rating: 3/5

MINI CHALLENGES:
Crayola Towers
Title: "T"
Author: "S,H,T,M,C,G"
Characters: "Z,A,C,B,M,D, T" Zach, Amy, Christopher, Barkley,Maggie, Devon, Tabby

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Book: This Delicious Death - Kayla Cottingham
Date Read: 1 July 2023
Pages: 352
Rating: 4/ 5

MINI CHALLENGES:
Crayola Towers
Title: "T"
Author: "K,C"
Characters: "C,J,V,Z,R,E,K Celeste, Jasmine, Valeria,Zoey, Raj, Cole, Eli, Kaiden

Michael wrote: "Stacey is not going to be near her computer for a bit so I’ve got her last two June books so you can log them before your deadline. ♥️


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Thank you again!!!!
[bookcover:Flight of the Sparrow|..."

Would this count towards the chipmunk task:
Film 10s - 3 1/2 Minutes 10 Bullets - Read a book that shares a title word (NOTE: 3 and three are deemed to be the same, as are 1/2 and half. Singular variants OK)

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Book: Uncle of the Year - Andrew Rannells
Date Read: 13 June 2023
Pages: 272
Rating: 5 / 5

MINI CHALLENGES:

Chipmunk Task:
10 Things the Chipmunks Love - Wacky Ideas! Read a book with MPG Humour

I am currently reading Andrew Rannell’s book Uncle of the Year which is hysterical and could count as:

105. 10 Things the Chipmunks Love - Wacky Ideas! Read a book with MPG Humour

Does this count as a books with a Spade, Axe, Pickaxe on the cover?

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Book: The Crane Husband- Kelly Barnhill
Date Read: 28 June 2023
Pages: 120
Rating: 4.5 / 5

MINI CHALLENGES:
Crayola Towers
Title: "C"
Author: "K,B"
Characters: "M" Michael - only the younger brother was named. The narrator is unnamed and refers to others as "Mother, The Crane" etc.

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Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
Series: Under the Never Sky Bk. 2
Pages: 341
Date Read: 6/28/23
Rating: 4/5 (I'..."

I read this series recently. The author even has a 4th book that recently came out with Roar as the main character.

Book: Iceberg - Jennifer A. Nielsen
Date Read: 27 June 2023
Pages: 352
Rating: 4 / 5

MINI CHALLENGES:
Crayola Towers
Title: "I"
Author: "J,N"
Characters: "H,C,S" Hazel, Charlie, Sylvia

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Book: City of Brass - SA Chakraborty
Date Read: 27 June 2023
Pages: 532
Rating: 4.5 / 5

MINI CHALLENGES:
Crayola Towers
Title: "C"
Author: "S,C"
Characters: "N,A,D,M,J" Nahri, Ali,Dara,Muntadhir,Jamshid
Series: "D"

BOM Discussion Links
Day 1
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Day 3

DQs Day 3 - Chapters 10-14

9. As he walks through the Daeva Quarters, Ali is shot by a toy arrow, let loose by one of the children playing about. Rashid suggests to Ali that he should punish the boy by taking him to be raised in the Citadel, which Ali refuses. What do you think this says about Ali, and about others in the city’s upper echelon?
It is one of several times Ali shows his empathy to others. Other classes, cultures, ages etc. He is genuinely more compassionate and empathetic than his world expects him to be.

10. Nahri and Dara have a moment, but are interrupted. Do you like this partnership, romantically or otherwise? Is it doomed, or meant to be?
I think they should be friends and allies. I think this book is heading down a love triangle and I’d rather there be no romance at all. A good fantasy book like this just doesn’t need to be too invested in a romance angle.

11. We learn about the terrible conditions in the shafit orphanage and the difficult lives all the shafit are forced into. Even though he immediately refuses to help, how do you think this will influence him in the future?
This was so disturbing. Both in the scenes of life in the orphanage but also in the manner in which they got him to see it and his treatment of Ali when he expresses concern or doubt.

12. As Dara and Nahri cross the last illusion shielding Daevabad, Nahri has an odd reaction and ends up flat on her back on the deck of the ferry, with Dara rudely refusing anyone’s assistance. Do you think this was caused by something related to what Nahri is, or something else?
I think it foreshadows more about what we will learn about her.

13. Muntadhir takes Ali to a secret room filled with dead Nahids. Do you think this room will be a turning point for Ali? Do you think Dara will discover this and his relic, and what do you think will follow if he does?
I don’t know if it will be THE turning point for Ali but I think it will contribute to his choices. And yes at some point that relic will get back to Dara.