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My Lady Quicksilver by Bec McMaster

7-4-18, 425 pages

Jasper Lynch, Garrett, Louis Hicks, Rosalind, Ingrid, Jack, Mrs. Marburg, Doyle, Barrens

The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King

7-3-18, 384 pages

Mary Russell, Samuel Hudson, Clara, Patrick, Sally Rickets, Jim, Billy, Sherlock Holmes

Morgan wrote: "All spells have been completed!"

YAY! Do we still need to post character names when we post books read?

1. What strikes me is the heartlessness of the fae, or perhaps a better way to say it is their lack of humanity. That curse was so cruel: October was spelled into becoming a fish, and the spell stuck for 14 years, twice the length a human is held in the fae hollow hills. Do you think there is any relevance to the amount of time the spell lasted? Why do you think October calls the 6 months after she emerges from the spell her penance?

Yes, I think Simon was trying to be especially cruel to October. I don’t think it was a coincidence that the time was doubled.

October likely feels responsible for getting caught by Simon. And now she is living a sad, lonely life as her penance.

2. The daughter's name is Gilly and her mother was turned into a fish? Seems like someone should have seen that coming. Ok, the question: If Gilly is a quarter fae, doesn't that make her a changeling as well? If 14 years has passed, it seems she didn't need to make the choice, or she chose human - do you think the choice has been made? What do you think about a daughter not wanting to see her mother - even with just a quarter fae, wouldn't there be some things that are strange in her life? Wouldn't she want some answers?

Good observation about Gilly and her mother being turned into a fish! I hope we do find out what happened to Gilly. I don’t think October has contacted her family so Gilly likely doesn’t have the choice to connect with her mother or not.

3. I laughed at the comparison of cats to Sidhe, "...where both sides said, "I don't need you," and both answered, "You'll still stay." How many cat caretakers (as one never OWNS a cat) out there agree? (Non-cat people: feel free to chime in. ;)

Don’t even get me started about cats! I’ve got 2 spoiled, high maintenance cats. :) I love them, but I agree with you, I don’t own them!

4. In these few opening chapters, we are introduced to two characters, Tybalt and Evening, both of whom October seems to have a hate/love or love/hate relationship with, while there is still some sort of a bond. Do you think this typical of the fae, or just October?

I am enjoying this dynamic in her relationships with other fae. I chuckled quite a bit. I think it is an October thing.

5. After 5 chapters, I am having a hard time understanding October. I know she is a changling and so only half human, but I don't understand why she doesn't go to her child. I am hoping there is more context about her pre-fish years so I have a better view on why she makes the choices she makes. What is your take on October?

So far I like her. She is very reluctant to get involved in her previous life. That is why she hasn’t contacted her family. How does she explain why she disappeared for 14 years? But I like that she takes responsibility for investigating her friend’s death. Her loyalty to her friend wins out over continuing to hide from everyone and everything.

6. When October relives Evening's death, she hears Evening say about her: "...she'll find what's been left for her to find, she'll end this mockery at last." What are your guesses about what the "mockery" is? Do you think it has something to do with why the Queen of Mists won’t help find Evening’s killer?

Yes, that could be it. I found it strange that the Queen freaked out like she did. And refused to hear anything October had to say. Very suspicious!

Geekerella by Ashley Posten

7-3-18, 320 pages

Danielle Wittiner, Darien Freeman, Katherine, Chloe, Caliope, Sage, Mark, James, Jessica Stone, Gail, Lonnie

Brooke wrote: "I’ve got about 75 pages left. I have a girlfriend in town for a few days, so I haven’t been reading much. I should finish it tomorrow or Wednesday though!"

Oh fun! I’ll check back later.

Laura wrote: "I'm still reading! It was Canada Day yesterday and I was out with family today... I'm hoping to get back on track tomorrow"

Happy Canada Day! I hope you had a fun day!

The Fragile Ordinary by Samantha Young

7-2-18, 304 pages

Comet Caldwell, Vicki, Steph, Kyle, Carrie, Mrs. Cripshank, Cooper, Heather, Tobias King, Mr. Stone, Mrs. Beaker, Kieran, Carol, Stevie McDonald

Hey Brooke and Laura - Have you finished the book? Or have you given up on it? This was an okay read, I thought. The Perfect Mother was better, in my opinion!

Shannon wrote: "GRYFFINDOR CAUGHT THE SNITCH!

Quidditich Match 2 is over. Final scores will be announced soon."

Gryffindor is unbeatable! Great job!

The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch

7-1-18, 383 pages

Shannon Moss, Marian, Lee, William McKinley, Philip Nester, Brock, Radowski, O’Connor, Patrick Mursault, Petal, Nicole, Shauna, Cobb, Egan, Ryan Torkelson, Ashley, Karl Kruger

Not That I Could Tell by Jessica Strawser

6-28-18, 320 pages

Izzy, Sonny, Day, Paul Kirkland, Clara Tiffan, Hallie, Thomas, Natalie, Randi, Rhoda, Penny, Det. Bryant, Det. Marks, Jim, Camilla, Liv, Dale

Buddy Read https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Dreams of Falling by Karen White

6-30-18, 416 pages

Ivy, Larkin, Josephine, CeCe Pernell, Margaret Darlington, Bitty Williams, Mac, Bennett, Gabriel, Boyd Madsen, Reginald, Jackson Porter, Mayberry

Invisible City by Julia Dahl

6-29-18, 304 pages

Pete Calloway, Rebekah Roberts, Drew Myer, Mike, Larry Dunn, Gretchen Fiorillo, Iris, Tony, Johnnie, Hannah, Jenny, Aaron Mendelson, Kathy, Miriam, George, Saul Katz, Melca Grassman, Lars, Sara Wyman, Suri, Dev, Baruk, Hashem

Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

6-29-18, 539 pages

Sheridan Bellask, Nykyrian Quikiades, Kiara Zannir, Chen, Hawk, Darling, Jane, Syn, Goran, Kylin, Shahara

Laura wrote: "Prom and graduation are over! Phew. It was really nice. Happy there are no more waiting up nights and providing rides home. I can't do any more late nights this week! Now to catch up on everything ..."

Things really got busy for you! So nice of you to help out like that. I’m sure the kids appreciated it!

The Thousandth Floor by Katherine McGee

6-28-18, 448 pages

Avery Fuller, Zane, Pierson, Atlas, Elizabeth, Leda Cole, Jamie, Eris Dodd Radson, Cord, Ming, Jess, Rylin, Hirol, Dobi, Meyer, Carissa, Andre, Lux, Caroline, Everett, Watt Bakradi, Mariel, Derek, Bryce

Finished! (view spoiler)[ UGH! The author fooled me! LOL I did not believe Paul was a bad guy because he was too obviously the bad guy.

I am glad we did find out what happened to Kristen and the kids. You were right, Brooke, about the women being drugged. I missed that! (hide spoiler)]

chapter 23-33. This section really felt very soap opery. LOL (view spoiler)[ It was sad about Clara’s friend, Liv, being killed by her abusive ex boyfriend. And I understand why she warned Izzy. Still not positive Paul is the one Kristin is running from. I really wish we heard more from Kristin.

I did roll my eyes when Paul called in to her radio show. Was this over the top or creepy? Is Paul trying to force the relationship with Izzy? (hide spoiler)]

Brooke wrote: "Random conspiracy theory thought that popped into my head this morning...

[spoilers removed]"

Interesting theory. (view spoiler)[ I too feel like Paul is the one we are supposed to suspect. So I don’t! LOL (hide spoiler)]