Geri’s Comments

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

Note: Geri is not currently a member of this group.

Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Finished last night. As others said, hard book to put down. I rated it three overall because I liked the first a bit better and thought this one took awhile to get better, but once it did look out...."

I did not know there would be a third book. I thought this was the end.

Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I like with the shift POVs that

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I don't like with her overdoing some of the POV shifts that

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Edited to add: come to think of it, it's not the POV that's bu..."

I think the author did this (view spoiler)[ because this book was more thriller than mystery. At least to me. But I agree some of the chapters were overlong at times. (hide spoiler)]

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

Finished June 14, 336 pages

Characters - Phillip, Michael Phan, Stella Lane, Kwan, Evie, Sophie

Morgan wrote: "Geri wrote: "

Furyborn by Claire Legrand

Finished June 11, 512 pages

Characters - Simon, Garther Rendall, Rielle Dardenne, Corian, Tao, Eliana Ferrac..."

I thought it was good. Nothing new, though. I may be getting burned out on YA fantasy because I hoped to enjoy it more.

Desert Cut by Betty Webb

Finished June 12, 277 pages

Characters - Bill Avery, Lena Jones, Warren Quinn, Hershal, Jimmy, Selma, Dwayne Tucker, Floyd Polk, Bernice Brusar, Martha Green, Nelson Lampier, Angel, Clyde Berkeley, Ladonna Lunstrom, Jolene, Aziza, Olivia Hall, Daniel, Elaine



Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman

Finished June 13, 352 pages

Characters - Mark, Erin Locke, Eddie Bishop, Amal, Holly Biford, Andrew, Greg, Fred, Nigel, Alexa Fuller, Andrew Foster, Phil, Michelle, Charles, David, Patrick, Alison Butler, Simon

Both books will complete the water spell in charms.

Donna wrote: "Hey team!!

I need some help. One of you read a book that had a stream running over some large rocks on the cover. Does anyone recall what book that was? I kept looking at it when assigning books a..."

I don’t think the book was one of mine.

Imke wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Imke wrote: "Shannon wrote: "July Books of the Month announced



Synopsis
ctober "Toby" Daye, a changeling who is half human and half fae, has b..."

I won’t be reading the July WWII book. I needed a break after reading Lilac Girls. Glad you enjoyed Leah on the Offbeat!

Teri wrote: "Finished Chapter 16
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I was surprised (view spoiler)[ at how everyone believed the fake video footage. I thought someone would doubt the authenticity. Sam so easily lost faith in Gwen! (hide spoiler)]

Laura wrote: "Just starting chapter 6. I can tell this won’t be good."

Hi Laura! This book is a real nail biter. And very heartbreaking.

Chapter 15

(view spoiler)[ I know this is fiction. But I am surprised at how everyone believes the fake videos. Especially Sam who should know what Royal and his group are capable of.

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Chapter 20

(view spoiler)[ I knew Sam couldn’t actually let them abduct Gwen. Not sure she will forgive him for using her as bait! Exciting scene! Things definitely did not go well. Ugh! I am worried now. LOL (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 21

(view spoiler)[ Poor Connor. His father is a master manipulator. And now Lannie has been abducted. Probably by the same man who abducted Gwen? Both used stun guns. (hide spoiler)]

Still think this is a good book. It’s taking some surprising turns.

Chapter 11

(view spoiler)[ This chapter really highlights what is wrong with the internet. Making up lies about someone and spreading it.

The fake video of Gwen helping her husband surprised me. Hopefully, it does not get spread. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 13

(view spoiler)[ I don’t think I can take all this suspense! LOL I was on edge the whole time Connor was missing. The video has obviously been seen by the kids. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 14

(view spoiler)[ Suffolk was a chilling character! And there is more video footage of Gwen with Royal. Of course, there are more than one of these fake videos. Royal is trying hard to ruin Gwen’s life. It’s sad how Gwen is questioning herself about whether she was involved in the murders. (hide spoiler)]

Teri wrote: "Finished Chapter 8
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I am enjoying the alternating POVs too. It really is making the story more interesting.

Snowtulip wrote: "Through Ch 12

WHAT?!?![spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ The fake video surprised me too. Royal is really trying to ruin poor Gwen. (hide spoiler)]

Teri wrote: "Page 80-finished through chapter 6

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(view spoiler)[ I felt the same way about Connor! I do think Mike will help in some way. At least I hope so! (hide spoiler)]

I started today. Up to chapter 7. This is a really good book. Very chilling and suspenseful! (view spoiler)[ Something very bad is going to happen from Connor hiding his father’s phone. I hate when a character acts dumb like this. I feel badly for him, but I also want to yell at him! (hide spoiler)]

Shannon wrote: "Geri wrote: "Is the water spell all we need to do to complete the classes? I have books with water on the cover. Would have to see if I can find something to pair with it.

I will be joining everyo..."

If I can help with the classes, I will! I don’t mind reading a book or two for a task. It just can’t be a book I wouldn’t read normally. Don’t want the book to feel like a chore! I’ll read the water books in the next week or so.

The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy

Finished June 8, 317 pages

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

Characters - Mary Francis Givens, Collette Yates, Charlie, Nell Mackey, Grace, Winnie, Tolken, Hugo, Gemma, Lowell, Gwendolyn Ross, Bodie Magero, James Cabrera, Patricia Faith, Alma Romero, Alison, Aaron Neely, Ted, Mark Allen Hoyt, Sebastian, Steven Schwartz, Ian, Claire, Greta

Furyborn by Claire Legrand

Finished June 11, 512 pages

Characters - Simon, Garther Rendall, Rielle Dardenne, Corian, Tao, Eliana Ferracorra, Aldrich, Harken, Remy, Rosen, Quill, Resovel, Odo, Ludaveen, Armand, Navi, Emmaline, Genevieve, Bastian, Zara

Kaley wrote: "Finally started! Chapters 1-3

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This book will make you question everything!

Brooke wrote: "I finished too. I really liked it! It didn't feel like a debut novel.
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(view spoiler)[ I know the ending didn’t really explain things. I could tell from your spoilers that you were sharper than I, figuring out that it was Scarlet early on! (hide spoiler)]

I actually liked this book better than The Good Liar.