Vi’s Comments (group member since Jun 04, 2011)

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

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Welcome, LK! Take care of yourself :)

Is your migraine better now, LK?

I'm so disappointed with the author now. I was soooo looking forward to Fair Game and now this spoiling! I'm so bewildered.

Lisa Kay wrote: "I know! That's the dilemma! No Briggs for a year. Eep! But I don’t want a major spoiler. I got slammed with a migraine, so I’m only about a half-way through Silver Borne – which is really good so far, BTW.
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OK, I waded through the comments and I don't have anything significant to add.

1. I didn't dislike Frank. He just came across as a normal husband to me. What I am coming to dislike is the infidelity. I'm not comfortable with infidelity at all. Gah!

2. Based on the description, especially the kilt, I guess it is Jamie.

Another thing I found weird is that in those times, would 22 be considered old? I would have thought Jamie'd be a man at his age and not one who is poised on.

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LK, Have you read Silver Borne already? I'm not sure whether I want to pace this series or read in all in one go and then no Briggs for another year!

Midu: *sticks her tongue out*

It counts, CaroB!

It's been very good so far. I'm gonna hunt up Briggs fantasy books and read.

Yeah, it sucks :(

Nopes, it won't count. Unless you re-read the portion you read before the announcement..

Vi's Answers to Lisa Kay’s Questions for Chapter 1 - 4

1. Gosh, I can’t remember. Do we know who sent the DVD to the senator?
Yeah, I think so. It was some sort of clerk who sent it?

2. I got the impression, at the end of the last book, that Mercy and Adam had made love. I was quite conflicted. I wanted her to “rise above” what had happened to her; however, I also felt it was too soon. How about you? And should she see a trained counselor? And is it a given that she has agreed to be his mate?
I had the same impression too. I felt it way way too soon. I do believe she should see a counselor. Hmm, given the first chapter, yeah, she has agreed to be his mate. She even remembered his tie color in one of their first meets!

3. What do you think of Mercy’s mom, Margi? (A pink gun? LOL!)
Mercy has a kick-ass mom! I like her a loot.

4. Do you believe Amber? Or is the timing too suspicious.
Oh, it's way too suspicious. After so many years and out of nowhere?

5. What happened to Stefan? Was it Marsilia he was talking about when he told Mercy to run?
Yep, it's Marsilia he was talking about. I was under the impression that Marsilia can find out anytime. Mercy was living in a borrowed time.

6. Is Mercy’s mom correct? Is Samuel an outcast? Do you like Samuel’s and Mercy’s relationship?
I would have said he was more of a loner as loner implies it is his choice.Outcast means that it's really not his choice. In a way, I'm confused. He was isolated/lonely because he had no one to tie himself to; no reason he wanted to live. But does that make him an outcast? I don't know. Samuel and Mercy's relationship is more of a brother/sister one to me. And I like it even though I had hoped it would be more.

7, 8. Skip

9. Ick. Lee is a creep. Glad she wiped the floor with him. Could he be the ‘bone painter’ or the guy the camera caught? Comments.
Lee is a creep but I loved Mercy when she was fighting. I don't think he's the creep.

10. I love that Mercy is so adamant about not being a victim. It almost makes up for the devastation book #3 did on my psyche. Almost. Comments.
I'm liking the way Briggs is handling Mercy so far now. There has been no miracle cure with her overnight. It seems realistic - the panic attacks and Mercy's thoughts. Don't you think so?

11. What and why was Mercy having Stefan's panic attack (by the VW Rabbit)? Why was Adam’s kiss able to bring her out of it? Or was it strictly making her “pack”? What did you think of the “mating” ceremony? Did you feel it was against her will? As far as predictions: Will she eventually have her own a panic attack?
Was it because of the blood taken by Stefan earlier? I think Adam making her pack bought her down. I was a little bit shocked how Adam did it without her consent.

12. Do you like Stefan? Is he ‘skeeving’ you out a bit in this one?
I'm actually not comfortable with Stefan this book. He's a little too unpredictable and I can't honestly say that he's on side of Mercy.

13. Book Quote: Shared paranoid. Could a ‘happily ever after’ be far off for us? I’m enjoying the humor in this one, the light banter among the pack. You?
The dialogues so far have been very good. Especially between Mercy and Adam.

14. Your first impression of the snow elf?
Same as Mercy. I thought elves were supposed to be small, not humongous.

15. How about what happened to Mary Jo? What about the “scary powerful” Russian fae woman who. She sure knew who Mercy was. What did she mean by, “You must be punished and . . . rewarded.” to Mercy?
Good question, Lisa Kay. I'm not sure either. Why punished and rewarded? I hope the question is addressed either in this book or the next.

Vi's Questions for Chapters 5 - 8

16. Wow, do these guys speak with so much subtexts. I need a translator. Good cameos from Bran and Charles though. I can't wait for Mar 6th. Just wanted to gush :P

17. I'm beginning to think Mercy is a lot mistaken about her childhood incidents. Like the Porsche incident. She couldn't figure that out earlier?

18. Is it advisable to tell Chad about Vampires? He's a kid after all..

19. I have a suspicion about the ghost. The ghost seems more vicious especially with Mercy. Or is it a coincidence? Could it be some vampire or even Blackwood appearing invisible? To lure Mercy?

20. What do you think Blackwood wants with Mercy? Is he in league with Marsilia? Is the lamb necklace significant?

21. There's something fishy about Blackwood and Amber's family. Any theories?

22. Should Mercy have talked over with Adam before exchanging blood with Stefan? Was that the right thing to do? I can't help being a little bit suspicious.

23. Why is Mercy running off alone in the middle of the night? Especially when there are vampires around?

The hospital baby incident by Samuel was just sad. Poor baby.

Finally, I'm done with 8 chapters. CaroB, I was thinking of you too! Not sure if you'd read the book or not. I'll post questions in a few minutes.

OK here goes:

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I'l go and guess the book: Cinder

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