Rebecca ’s Comments (group member since Sep 03, 2016)

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

DQs Day 1
Ch 1 to CH 8

1.) What do you think of the premise of the book, like an aging rock band getting back together to go on tour but an adventuring band instead? Is the author pulling it off so far?
I'm loving it! It's reminding me of A Knight's Tale for some reason. I keep hearing "We will, we will rock you!" in my head as the soundtrack. I full on expect if this ends the way I think it will that they would all be singing this song, swilling beer and staggering back home discussing their next mission.


2.) The rocks, may of hit me a bit in the feels. Did it affect your opinion of Gabe at all?
It made him seem more tenderhearted more of a real man/father than a mercenary.

3.) How do you like the world building, is it being done effectively for you without major info dumping? Is it helping to set the stage for the story?
I'm liking it, it's not overwhelming and seems very gradual. I don't like when there's an info dump and you keep having to look back to figure out what something is.

4.) What did you think about the parade? Did anyone else enjoy Clay's reaction to the ladies being whistled at and be disappointed when the lady blew a kiss back instead of skewering the guy (like Clay expected to happen)?
The parade was ok, it was what I expected for this world. I would have expected the lady to have skewered the guy in any other book but this seems so far to be a book of softness so far, I have a feeling that is going to change.

5.) Do you have a favorite character so far?
Not yet, I keep going back and forth between Clay and Gabe. I'm sure once the story gets further and more characters get introduced this will change.


Bonus: Taking a poll for a very important question. On the Tassel Farm: Centaur or Moose?
Centaur because why couldn't it be, especially in this world

I do too 💕😂🤣

I FINALLY finished The Ink Black Heart which was my 600+ book and now I'm on to Kings of the Wyld which is 500+. I should definitely have it and the BOM questions done by the deadline. I'm also hoping to get in the other two books I have on the ss. I just checked out from the library Daughter of Dr Moreau as an audiobook so now I can switch back and forth between audio and print. I'm hoping to have the the BOM questions for it done as well by the 31st.

Tricia wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Judith wrote: "I wanted to check in with everyone now that we are at the mid-point of Month 1 for TT.

Any Questions? Favorite books read so far? Books you've hated and want to warn..."

They do get crazy long! The Ink Black Heart is 1012 pages, which it's rare for me to read something that long but this series is so worth it. She really stumps me when it comes to the whodunnit.
The Bodyguard was hilarious! I think if it becomes a movie ever Sandra Bullock should play Hannah. How to Walk Away was very good and it had it's funny moments but definitely a lot more serious than the other books

Judith wrote: "I wanted to check in with everyone now that we are at the mid-point of Month 1 for TT.

Any Questions? Favorite books read so far? Books you've hated and want to warn people away from?

Also for bo..."

I'm hoping to read everything that I have on the ss. I'm reading The Ink Black Heart right now which is a 600+ and next is Kings of the Wyld which is in the 500+ range. Hoping to knock them both out this week or first part of next week.

As far as favorite books go I'm really loving Katherine Center right now. Things You Save in a Fire was so cute and funny. Plus, who doesn't like a hot fireman! How to Walk Away ties into TYSIAF but they are both standalones and it won't matter which order you read them in. The Ink Black Heart is also an awesome read, I'm about halfway through. Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling puts so much detail and thought into her characters. If you like a good gumshoe detective story this is the series for you.

We are doing so awesome everyone! GO NEEZNAA GO! Happy Reading Everyone!

That’s Judith, that’s what I thought but just wanted to make sure. I hate to “waste” (although NO book is ever wasted) during a challenge

I can't remember the rules on books with short stories sorry. Are they ok to use? I know that if you read an anthology they have to count as separate books. The book I'm thinking about reading/listening to is:

The Amish Sweet Shop

This team ROCKS!!!

Just a little public service announcement…if you have kindle unlimited in the US the price is increasing from $9.99 to $11.99. Amazon is running a deal where you can either purchase it one time at the $9.99 a month for 6 months or a year. This special is for a limited time, I’m not sure when it ends. You should receive an email regarding it, I received mine today

Lexi wrote: "I made it to Atlanta with my two cats and managed to listen to a 800+ book on the way, so that may be my longest for TTs."

Congratulations on both accounts! I hope you get to relax now. Were the cats good navigators for you? Or did they just keep you company?

Sharon wrote: "Hi team! Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I am reading and should be able to contribute some books soon. One of our cars broke down this week, so my husband and I have been coordina..."

That stinks but I'm glad you're up and running again with two vehicles. Car troubles are never fun

Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "Hey Guys sorry for Delay had one heck of a mad weekend..... All up to date now!!!"

Hopefully it was a fun filled weekend!

Judith wrote: "If someone is planning to read Kings of the Wyld and is looking for where it might go Winners Tower moonstone is an option and Thundercats.

Moonstone is in the text a few times including page 292 ..."

Thanks Judith, I just managed to get a copy of it so I should be able to get it read along with the other BOMs by the due date.

Finished my first book and will update the ss tonight

Are you on a computer or phone? Sometimes GR is wonky on phones or maybe GR is just being weird. I just tried the link from the spreadsheet and it worked. Maybe you can look at her page by going to straight to her page on GR by searching for her. I hope one of these suggestions works.

Happy Towers Day everyone!!!

Aoife wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Aoife wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Aoife wrote: "Hey everyone!

I'm Aoife (ee-phaa) I'm from Ireland and this is my first ever TT! I'm new to the group as well so I'm excited to get stuc..."

Thanks, I definitely will check into it

Bobbi wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Bobbi wrote: "Hello all! I'm Bobbi from Michigan and I can't wait to get started I read a little bit of everything though my first love is horror (I was a big R.L. Stine kid in the ..."

It's a booming metropolis lol Sounds like a nice quiet place to live ahhhhh

I'm not a huge planner when it comes to books myself. I put down some on the spreadsheet only because they are library books and I have to return them in the next few weeks. I'm more of a whimsical reader whatever strikes my fancy at the time is what I pick up.

Aoife wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Aoife wrote: "Hey everyone!

I'm Aoife (ee-phaa) I'm from Ireland and this is my first ever TT! I'm new to the group as well so I'm excited to get stuck in and see how it all works...."

Donegal is on the top of the list actually! The more remote the better. l just have to find the time to make it over your way