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

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

Our day was sort of quiet too - we just went out for some shopping and lunch. Now we are at home resting. I did finish my book - I just loved it! At around the 50% mark, the character growth of the MC reached the peak. The second half was a delight to read - everything starts to fall in place; Maia gains confidence thus he's able to make decisions well. I'm bungling this but honestly, it's damn good. I'm a die-hard romance reader yet I really enjoyed this pure fantasy novel. The author made use of every page - for a standalone, the author didn't skimp of the world. It was complex, lots of issues touched upon and yet it didn't lose sight of the main subject - how the fourth son Maia ascends the throne and his transformation to a proper emperor. I'm so, so glad I finally read this book.

I'm planning to pick up either or both for other team challenges.

I like BR bigger books than smaller ones. It gives you motivation to continue and you have fun. A lot of bigger books I've read have been either BR or GR and I love it.

So, I'm still on a Diwali high - spent most of the day at my friend's and had loads of fun. I'm still reading which I can officially say good. It's slow going because the world's a little bit complex and the MC character growth is still in the awkward stage. I really love books that show character growth and this book is awesome in the sense that it has managed a lot of world building in some 200 pages.

Greta wrote: "I think November at least is full for me too!! I need to start tracking my reading plans better...what do you all do?"

I have this weird block wherein if I put the book down in writing I sort of start losing interest in it. I've gotten better at it though - previously, once I start planning, it became like a chore but now I have a bookshelf which I read regularly from.

Outlander is yet another series I'm in the middle of. I need to read . Recently, I've become very very very good at procrastinating big books. I'm really hoping this challenge will let me whittle some down.

Nicole, more cover lust. *drools*

Jingles, have you read any books of Kate Quinn? I read supposed to be set in ancient Rome but I didn't enjoy it at all. There was too many violence especially against animals which just about did me in. How's ? It's also on my TBR but a little worried that it would blood-thirsty..

Both the covers are soo gorgeous, Karen. Madness me want to read them or buy the book and stare at them.

LOL! Me too, Kristin. And that everybody raves about it. That's pretty much all I know.

Good Morning/Evening Team!! What is everyone reading now?

I'm reading - I've heard raves about it and I'm finally starting it now for another team challenge. So far it's good but it's still too early to say.

Just for the record, the start date for this is November 21.

Steven wrote: "I've heard that the first is the hardest to get through, as it's pretty weird. :P"

Oookkk. I'm going in prepared for it then.

I'm joining this too!

I'm still amazed, Greta. I wanna be like you when I grow up! :D

OK team, I'm off to bed. I'll check in tomorrow. I'll check in tomorrow.

I'm planning to join the Gunslinger too. So many books that I want to BR but I need to make sure I don't over-commit!

✼Danielle wrote: "Vi wrote: "Ohh, I've been meaning to read the WoT stores for a while. I'll join the BR too. I'm good with starting on November 10. "

We haven't discussed a start for WoT yet Vi. The date of Nov 10..."

I'm ok starting later part of November.. I can't commit in December though - I'll be at my in-laws place and won't get much GR time (or reading time for that matter)

I'll join in too - I've heard only good things about the series. I'm okay with any date in November.

Ooh, I'm interested in too - I've been putting it off forever.

My bookshelf: river-sprites

Beth (Ducky) wrote: "Taryn wrote: "Omg!!! Yes I definitely can. I would LOVE to reread it with someone who hasn't ever read it before. Yay! Just let me know when you want to do it. :)"

How does November 10th sound to ..."

Ohh, I've been meaning to read the WoT stores for a while. I'll join the BR too. I'm good with starting on November 10.

Thanks, Sanz. Belated Diwali wishes!!

Congrats on your 4th!! I'm amazed you manage to read anything with 3 soon to be 4 little ones.

A little intro - I'm originally from Southern India but currently living in Singapore. I'm a stay at home mother to a 9 month old. I'm hoping to go back to work next year though. Other than reading, I don't really have a hobby apart from reading.

I have played the previous iterations of TTRC before - I was a co-captain of the previous version.