Geri’s Comments

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

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

I just had to start the book today! Really liking the story. Sometimes it is difficult to read, but I am very invested in the family.

Chapter 4

(view spoiler)[ Love Large Marge!

I cannot imagine having to clean the house in the condition it was! An outhouse, no plumbing or electricity either!

Love the feeling of community and help that Large Marge, friends and Lenny’s family give. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 5

(view spoiler)[ I feel for Lenny wanting a friend like Matthew. But there will be problems between Lenny’s parents and Matthew’s father. I just know it! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 7

(view spoiler)[ Mad Earl’s influence on Lenny’s dad will lead to something terrible. These people are scary with their extreme prepper views! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 9

(view spoiler)[ Exciting chapter! I really feel like I am experiencing a dark, cold Alaskan winter.

Lenny’s dad is getting extreme!

Could there be something more to Matthew’s mother drowning? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 10

(view spoiler)[ It was difficult to read about Lenny’s father’s abuse of her mother! The excuses her mother makes for Lenny’s father is so sad. Lenny asked him to stop drinking, but I don’t believe him. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 11

(view spoiler)[ This was a difficult chapter! Lenny and her mother getting in a car accident as they are trying to get away. Too suspenseful!

And heartbreaking that Lenny’s mother can’t leave Lenny’s dad.

Once again I love Large Marge and her solution to get Lenny’s dad away and earning a living for his family. (hide spoiler)]

I told my husband about this book. Now he is listening to it. And loving it!

I can start as soon as tomorrow. I’ll look up the book. Thanks! Really looking forward to this read!

Brooke wrote: "Geri, if you liked the Nightingale you should try Winter Garden. It was my first exposure to Hannah, and I loved it. With that as my first Hannah book and The Nightingale as my second, (and I think..."

Hi Brooke! Yes, this should be a good read. I will look for Winter Garden!

Teri-K wrote: "I haven't started rereading this one yet, but your conversations have made me want to get to it. :)

I guess when I read these before I assumed the series was finished and didn't expect any more bo..."

Yes, their relationship is moving forward. They have made a decision to become a family. I don’t know if the next book will deal more with that or not. I am curious.

Sure, go ahead! I would be interested in her answer.

I read the description for book 5. Anna and Charles will be back in Montana. I like that. But Bran will be away. It does sound interesting!

I finished. The ending was exciting! Briggs did a great job at writing (view spoiler)[ the scene where Anna and Charles was chasing and killed the fae that was abducting children. (hide spoiler)] Yes, I do remember the conversation between Bran and Charles. I like that Charles has a mind of his own too. I wish a book would feature Bran more. I am curious as heck about his relationship with his wife. I want to know more about how they got together.

What did you think about the fetch thing? I have heard of changelings, but never a fetch. That was interesting!

I guess in the next book (view spoiler)[ Anna and Charles will be adopting! And there was a scene where a child was possessed by a demon? That must be the story for the next book. (hide spoiler)] I will be looking that up now.

Laura wrote: "Hi Geri!!"

Hi! I’m impatient and read part 1 already. This is going to be a good read. Very thought provoking!

I have read the first 7 chapters so far. I so agree with you, Laura, about Chelsea and her kids at the end of chapter 1. That was a nail biting cliffhanger!!

The change scene was not easy for me either! WOW!

The mystery of how the fae might be part of this is interesting. The story once again feels realistic with the moral dilemma of what Charles did to Chelsea and the prejudice shown by Hossen and Maggie.

I will start Dead Heat tomorrow!

Laura wrote: "I've had book 4 for over 4 weeks! I don't know how I managed NOT to read it.

Will you all be ready to go for Burn Bright 's release on March 6?
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I’ll be starting book 4 in a few days. I will be able to start Burn Bright whenever everyone else can. I’ve been borrowing books 1-4 from the library . But willing to purchase book 5 since I know I like the series.

I haven’t read Mercy Thompson. But I will!

I actually liked that Charles and Anna were working a case outside their community. The interactions with humans were interesting, sometimes funny and sometimes not! Book 3 definitely dealt with broader societal issues. I agree with everyone that Briggs knows how to bring realistic, relatable storylines to her books.

Charles’ struggle was well done too. How could he not struggle after doing and seeing all he has for so long?!

Laura wrote: "I liked the meeting between the FBI and Anna & Charles. Anna is smart! I do love an intelligent heroine or hero!

She is 100% supportive of him in his struggle."

I agree! Anna is a wonderful mate for Charles. Not sure you will remember the scene where (view spoiler)[ Anna started having doubts about Charles due to a sort of spell. But I LOLd when things got out of hand and they fooled around when everyone could hear them! Awkward! (hide spoiler)]

The end of book 3 was exciting.! (view spoiler)[ They killed the son who was set free by the justice system. And now the fae are no longer following human rules! (hide spoiler)] I wonder how this will effect the upcoming books. I don’t blame the fae for their actions. They were treated like a minority and did not get justice. They say if you can’t get justice, get revenge! And I think they did.

Now I know why you are impatient to start book 4!

I did start this. I am finding it interesting how Charles and Anna are working with the FBI. This is the first book where they are working outside of their community.

And Charles is struggling with his demons too. Making this a little darker of a read for me. Still love the relationship between Charles and Anna.

Laura wrote: "You guys are getting closer to book 4! I 'm trying to hold off!"

I’ll be starting book 3 tomorrow!

Teri-K wrote: "Just finished Hunting Ground. I'd forgotten Anna's actions in the last chapter - what a great way to show that she's not a victim! And I love that she used her brains rather than brawn."

Well said! I agree with everything you wrote.

No ebook or eaudio option available. :( And Pamela is right, $27 to $30 for paperback or hardcover. Darn! The book looks interesting. I’ll try to read it later!

This was a daily deal on audible and I bought it a few months ago. Definitely will join the discussion and can do day 1 DQs.

Loriidae wrote: "am coming to the same conclusion, insta-love / fated mates has become I feel a crutch that many authors lean on, almost a cop out from true character / relationship development.
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There are some romance authors I won’t read because of the instant bond or love connection. I need real reasons for people to fall in love. Those are the best romances.

I am enjoying Hunting Ground. I will finish it today. I agree Teri-K, that seeing Charles and Anna work things out as humans is interesting to read about!