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

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

Yeah, me too.

I have a lot of series I need to tackle (*chuckle*). I already read the first in that series but I need to read the next few. I'm up for the rest. Also, any and I mean any of the following:

series





series.

OK, I'll stop now. Going through my TBR is not good.

Oh no! Poor Doll Girl!

Yeah, I'll do it tomorrow. It'll be either very early or very late :)

OK! I gotta say that was one of the best opening chapters I've read. I hope the rest of the book continues that way.

1. Who did you think Azoth was? I had the impression he was a dog.

Actually no. I didn't have that impression. Maybe because I had read the blurb, so I knew Azoth was a human.

2. Why do you think Blint spared Azoth?
I am not sure why exactly but he was asking something how that something could abandon him which makes me think that he was probably in some mellow mood. Maybe due to that mood, he spared Azoth.

3. The part about architecture in chapter 2 just got me confused. What about you? Did you gather anything useful from it? I don't think I can call it info-dump, either.
I know! I read it twice at least to make sense of it but it didn't. I'm hoping it'll make sense soon.

4. As soon as Jarl said he'd get away, I knew he was a goner.
I was hoping nothing bad would happen. Man, that Jarl is generous. Saying that he will give the money to Azoth - that is damn generous of him. I knew when Azoth opened his mouth, something like this will happen.

5. If Blint is as merciless as Azoth thinks he is, is it wise to go to him?
It is not wise but I suppose Azoth has glorified him. Anything has to be better than how he is now is his anything. Which makes Blint his only choice to go to. I don't think anyone else will help him either.

6. Gyre would abandon his country for the love of a woman. Do you think he is as worthy as he's being made to be?
No, I don't think he is. And I suppose he knows it too. I hope he doesn't come to regret it later but it likely won't happen.

7. Who might the Nine be? Is it the same as Sa'kage'? They sure have a lot of power, if they have been poisoning the king, right?
I don't think the Nine is same as Sa'kage (Btw, kage means shadow, Japanese, I think. Random trivia from watching/reading Japanese anime/manga). Maybe the Nine is some part of it? Just that statement itself makes me aware of the strength of that group. The King!!

8. All of that intrigue and plots is making my head spin. Can you follow it all?
I was thinking maybe I should write down the characters in a paper so that I can follow them all! LOL

9. Did you realize something was wrong when Azoth returned home at the end of chapter 4?
No! I had no idea the Jarl thing will happen in the next chapter. I was horrified.

10. Roth had stated his plans for Azoth very clearly. Why didn't Azoth realize what was going on?
Yeah, I was surprised it took Azoth so long to 'get it'. Azoth is being quick and slow at times. Part of growing up, I guess.

11. Leaving his son like that? Didn't Gyre fear that the King would try to kill him?
It's not like he had a choice. And he didn't have a good ally in his wife, as well. But I dearly hope he had someone to back him, just in case.

12. Why does Azoth know Momma K?
Isn't she a famous courtesan? But I'm stumped as to how Azoth knows her as well.

13. Baby farms? Does it mean what I think it means?
I don't see how it can be anything else

14. Would azoth be able to kill Rat? Even if he got him alone, would Azoth be able to murder a person?
I don't think he can do it himself. He doesn't seem to have it in himself. I suspect Blint will help him at the end.

15. Solon, Neph, Roth..new characters keep getting in the story. It is confusing isn't it?
I know! Game of Thrones had the same issue - too many characters. It was tough keeping them in check.

16. Could the Godking be an actual god? Or is it just a title?
Nah, I think it has to be just a title - I think it might be because that person has powers like God in that small area under him.

17. Solon was disrespectful towards Lady Gyre. Was that wise? Why do you think he did it? To see who was in control?
I am surprised how fast the insults started but then I disliked Lady Gyre immediately as well. I think he was trying to test them all - Logan, himself and Lady Gyre - to see how things happen and how far he can push. I'm so glad Logan realized he needed Solon as his adviser.

18. What do you think Rat would do with Doll Girl? I was scared to find out. The violence is just too much. Don't you agree?
Me too! I really don't want to read the next chapter. I hope she doesn't die!

I'd prefer 15th.

OK, this will be the detailed break down based on my ebook version:

Date Reading Pages Questions by:

November 5th Chapter 1 - Chapter 9 8 - 56
November 6th Chapter 10 - Chapter 16 59 - 104
November 7th Chapter 17 - Chapter 24 105 - 156
November 8th Chapter 25 - Chapter 32 157 - 209
November 9th Chapter 33 - Chapter 40 210 - 260
November 10th Chapter 41 - Chapter 46 261 - 311
November 11th Chapter 47 - Chapter 53 311 - 360
November 12th Chapter 54 - Chapter 60 361 - 415
November 13th Chapter 61 - Epilogue 416 - 467

Are you reading paper or ebook? I'm doing ebook and it comes to 467 pages including epilogue. I was thinking of doing 50 pages per day (I'm a little impatient...)

Diesel and amazon are selling it now at $2.99 instead of 7.99. That is the only reason I bought this book at diesel, I swear ;)

It's US only :(

NBRC Decades Challenge

Duration: 11/11/11 - 12/12/12
Progress: 75/75 DONE!! *gulp*

√Published in 2003
1) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling - 12/11/11 - ★★★★
2) Lawless by Diana Palmer - 15/12/11 - ★
3) Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan - 11/1/12 - ★★★



√Published in 2004
1) Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros - 19/12/11 - ★★★★
2) Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist - 29/05/12 - ★★★
3) Blood Rites by Jim Butcher - 21/10/12 - ★★★★
4) Northern Lights by Nora Roberts - 26/10/12 - ★★★



√Published in 2005
1) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Princeby J.K. Rowling - 18/11/12- ★★★★
2) Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - 07/2/12 - ★★★
3) The Brazilian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid - 19/03/12 - ★★★
4) Can't Get Enoughby Sarah Mayberry - 22/09/12 - ★★★★
5) Till Next We Meet by Karen Ranney - 26/09/12 - ★★★★



√Published in 2006
1) The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan - 26/12/11- ★★★
2) Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn - 20/12/11 - ★★★
3) Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - 12/1/12 - ★★★★
4) Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland - 03/2/12 - ★★★★
5) The Italian's Future Bride by Michelle Reid - 22/03/12 - ★★★
6) The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - 24/06/12 - ★★★★



√Published in 2007
1) Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - 20/11/11 - ★★★★
2) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling - 21/11/11 - ★★★★★
3) Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh - 29/1/12 - ★★★★
4) Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson - 04/2/12 - ★★★★
5) Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson - 04/2/12 - ★★★★
6) Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh - 9/2/12 - ★★★★
7) The Greek Children's Doctor by Sarah Morgan - 07/12/11 - ★★★



√Published in 2008
1) The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks - 24/11/11 - ★★★★★
2)Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman - 23/12/11 - ★★★★
3) The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman - 24/12/11- ★★★
4) Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks - 30/1/12 - ★★★
5) King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson- 05/2/12 - ★★★★
6) In Bed With Her Italian Boss by Kate Hardy- 06/2/12 - ★★★★
7) Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - 08/2/12 - ★★★★
8) Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks - 16/2/12 - ★★★★★



√Published in 2009
1) The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay - 13/12/11 - ★★★★
2) Sh*t My Dad Says- 30/12/11 - ★★★★
3) Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson - 05/2/12 - ★★★★
4) Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh - 10/2 - ★★★★
5) Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs - 06/03 - ★★★★
6) Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 29/2/12 - ★★★★
7) Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs - 06/03/12 - ★★★★
8) Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde - 15/03/12 - ★★★★
9) Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas - 02/05/12 - ★★★★



√Published in 2010
1) The Spanish Consultant by Sarah Morgan - 06/12/11 - ★★★
2) Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel - 03/1/12 - ★★
3) Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas- 02/1/12 - ★★★
4)Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson - 06/2 - ★★★★★
5) Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins - 08/03 - ★★★
6) Juggling Briefcase & Baby by Jessica Hart - 04/03/12 - ★★★
7) Marchese's Forgotten Bride by Michelle Reid - 19/03/12 - ★★★
8) Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green - 04/04/12 - ★★★
9) The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade - 07/04/12 - ★★★
10) Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell - 26/04/12 - ★★★★



√Published in 2011
1) All They Need by Sarah Mayberry - 16/11/11 - ★★★★
2)Ashfall by Mike Mullin - 25/11/11 - ★★★★
3) Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins - 18/12/11 - ★★★★
4) I Do, I Do, I Do by Maggie Osborne - 13/12/11 - ★★★
5) The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - 29/12/11 - ★★★
6) Nothing Ever Happens by Sue Brown - 1/1/12 - ★★★
7) Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman - 05/1/12 - ★★★★★
8) Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 10/01/12 - ★★
9) Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley - 14/1/12 - ★★★
10) The Other Guy's Bride by Connie Brockway - 24/1/12 - ★★★★
11) The Bro-Magnet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted - 26/1/12 - ★★★★



√Published in 2012
1) Once a Ferrara Wife... by Sarah Morgan - 21/12/11 - ★★★
2) Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb - 21/2/12 - ★★★★
3) I've Got Your Number: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella - 05/03/12 - ★★★★
4) Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas - 1/03/12 - ★★★★
5) Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh - 1/3/12 - ★★★★
6) More Than One Night by Sarah Mayberry - 10/03/12 - ★★★★
7) Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox - 15/03/12 - ★★★
8) Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins - 20/03/12 - ★★★
9) The Witness by Nora Roberts - 18/04/12 - ★★★★
10) About That Night by Julie James - 20/04/12 - ★★★★
11) The Legend of de Marco by Abby Green - 27/04/12 - ★★★★
12) Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas - 02/05/12 - ★★★★

Thanks, Lisa.

Based on 50 pgs a day, here's the breakdown:

Date Reading Pages Questions by:

November 5th Chapter 1 - Chapter 9 8 - 56
November 6th Chapter 10 - Chapter 16 59 - 104
November 7th Chapter 17 - Chapter 24 105 - 156
November 8th Chapter 25 - Chapter 32 157 - 209
November 9th Chapter 33 - Chapter 40 210 - 260
November 10th Chapter 41 - Chapter 46 261 - 311
November 11th Chapter 47 - Chapter 53 311 - 360
November 12th Chapter 54 - Chapter 60 361 - 415
November 13th Chapter 61 - Epilogue 416 - 467

I'm in for this too. I'll be getting the book from library this week.

I'm in. Let me check whether my lib has it.

I'm tired and I didn't even read 24 hours straight. Who knew read-a-thon could be tiring? How many books did you all read?

Ooh, this is another book I've been putting off forever. I vaguely remember the first book - so I'm all set to read the second. When are you guys starting?

I'm up after a good sleep. I managed to finish but barely. I'm off to do the dreaded job of picking the next book.

Btw, Anomander, I loved Bourne Identity. It was the first "adult" book I remember reading when I was 15 from my father's bookshelf. It's a bit long but engrossing read.

I'm reading and I'm finding myself constantly putting the book down. Of course, me being sleepy could also be the cause (its 3 AM here). I'm probably gona hit the sack once I finish the book.

I'm thinking of starting a series - I've shortlisted due to their availability:


The Jim Butcher book is overdue for a read though. Has anyone read the Michelle Sagara West book?

Jex wrote: "I'll be honest...I look at my shelf and grab the one that looks the smallest :-P"

Ah, good one Jex. I'll give that a try for the next book.

Anomander wrote: "Vi, what are you reading? Try Kate Daniels series?"

Read and loved. I'm trying to catch up on challenge reading - so far on my second book. How are you all doing?

I finished a book and starting on another now. let me see how long I plug before I fall flat. It's difficult choosing which book to read next!

I have some mixed thoughts - the main characters (Julie, Alessandro etc) were not interesting at all. Eva Maria was but mainly due to her absence. I liked Friar Lorenzo the best. He was by far the only worthy character in the whole book. I've given it a 3 star rating mainly because I liked the prose.

Now, for some recs. Susanna Kearsley writes books like this - two stories intertwining; one from the past and the other present. I'd highly recommend and . Both of them are romance and they are fiction. I loved them. And after reading hers, I'm not that impressed by Fortier's intertwining idea.

Ladies, thanks for an interesting buddy read. I really enjoyed it and it made me think :) :)