Erica’s Comments (group member since Apr 02, 2012)

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

That is a scary situation. I hope it ends well.

Emma: good idea!

Emma: yes!

Woohoo team! I've got two books I'm almost finished with.

Loved not lived. Though it would be fun...

Emma: I lived that book too! I am going to re-read it then read the next two.

And I'll vouch for Stacie... That she's trouble... Muahaha

Haha Erin your post with the Mario mushroom and the Emma Stone video made me spit water out my mouth.

I'm sad at the comments I'm reading this morning :(
I know I don't chat as much, but I do read all the comments when I get the chance. Work gets in the way of reading and all things fun, haha.
I enjoy this team and all you ladies have to say. Erin I hope you keep posting!

Comments and Questions
December 8
Chapter 14 - End

34. At first, Gideon is portrayed as a self-righteous know it all with a cocky attitude. How do you think his character has developed so far? Do you think it's all for show, or do you think that's just who he is?

I think it's a little of both, but I think he is a kinder person than he lets on.

35. Gwyneth's great-great-grandmother will only negotiate with Gwyneth and no one else. Why will she only speak to Gwyneth, and how does she know?

I think she probably knows not to trust the Guardians and that Gwyneth isn't motivated by selfish interests.

36. Oh no! It seems this was a trap as Gideon thought! Were you expecting Paul and Lucy to be there with Lady Tilney? Why do they want Gwyneth and Gideon to stay?

I think Paul and Lucy are Gwyneth's parents and have inportant information about the Guardian that they want only Gwyneth to know.

37. Gideon kisses Gwyneth inside of the church confessional. Were you expecting him to develop feelings for Gwyneth so quickly? Do you think he knows they've already kissed in the past?

I didn't, but I am glad that he did. I don't think he knows.

38. From what I gather it seems that Gwyneth is the daughter of Lucy and Paul! Did you ever suspect that Grace was hiding such a big secret as this? What do you expect will be Gwyneth's reaction when/if she finds out?

I didn't suspect until about half way though the book. I think Gwyneth will understandably be upset, but hopefully will know it was a necessity.

39. Now that we know Gwyneth is the daughter of Lucy and Paul, are you surprised that Gwyneth and Gideon have developed feelings for each other? Or do you think it was meant to be?

Not surprised, but not really sure it was meant to be. Just a happy outcome of two people meeting that turned out to like each other. I'm not really a believer in "meant to be."

December 6
DQs Chapter 9 – 11
Pages 161 – 225

21. We’ve learned already that Grace hid the birth of Gywneth’s early arrival. That she hoped that Gywneth might be a carrier of the time traveling gene. If you were in Grace’s situation, would you have hid the birth of your child? Would you have bribed the midwife to change the birthday? Also do you think Grace is behind the midwife leaving so quickly? - I think Grace did contact her. However, I don't think Grace is Gwen's mother. From the info given in those first few pages in ch 9 I think Gwen is Lucy and Paul's daughter. She is the one they were talking about abandoning, the one they wanted safe for the next 16 years. That would explain why Grace changed the birth date and why she wouldn't be examined at the hospital.

I can see this from both sides. I agree with Grace in that I would want my child to have a normal childhood and to stay away from the Guardians. But I also would want my child to be prepared in case they did have the gene. I think she could have tried to prepare her without allowing her to become a Charlotte. Though I have to disagree, I don't think Grace hoped Gwyneth had the gene, I think she hoped Gwyneth did not have it.

22. What do you think the mission is? - I think it is to collect the blood of all the previous time travellers to make up the set of 12.

I think it is to collect the blood of all the time travelers.

24. We’ve learned more of why Lucy stole the chronography and with Paul, Falk de Villiers brother. They went to the past forever, what time period do you think they went to keep safe? Also, why would Grace help them? - In the prologue they were in 1912 but I'm not sure if they stayed there. Grace helped because she loves Lucy and she doesn't trust the Count or the whole time travelling thing.

Not sure what time period they went to, but I think the left to keep something out of the hands of the Guardians.

25. We learned some of the reasons why Grace is adamant about Gywneth Count Saint-Germain. He is can read thoughts and control their will. Do you think this is true? After Gywneth met the count, do you think he is still able to read minds? - I don't think the Count can read minds but maybe the other guy can (the one with the weird eyes). Maybe he has some weird power like how Gwen can see ghosts or her aunt has visions.

I think he can.

26. Do you think it’s right for Gideon to travel back in time and tell the Guardians companies to invest in like Apple? - No, it gives them an unfair advantage and if they use the info it will keep them rich and powerful without them having to do anything. Mind you I would be tempted to do the same.

I don't think it's right for Gideon to do that.

27. Gywneth was asked by the count if she had any special abilities. She didn’t think so. Do you think some of the other Circle of the Blood has special abilities? Is it possible Gideon can read thoughts too? Do you think Gywneth hasn’t discovered hers yet? - Well she can see ghosts but I think she didn't mention it/think of it since most people including her family don't believe it. I'm not sure if Gideon or any of the others in the circle have any other powers than time travelling. Perhaps being the ruby makes her special.

I sure others do have abilities.

December 4
Comments and Questions
Chapters 6-8
Pages 96-160

14. Do you think James is starting to come to grips with this ghostness? What role do you see him playing in the book?

Yes and no. He outwardly doesn't seem to, but deep within he must. I think there will be a meeting at some point.

15. Aunt Maddy's vision had a sapphire breaking and a chick popping out and ravens. It seems to be coming very close to the poem of the 12 time travelers. Thoughts?

Not sure. But somehow it will tie in to the story.

16. Aunt Glenda is a rather mean lady. Do you think there's more to her protests than just wanting to be the center of attention?

She seems to find her importance in life to be through Charlotte and what she thought to be her ability to time travel.

17. Gideon was her secret love in the past. Thoughts? Why do you think she was so set on him not seeing her double?

I'm sure it has something to do with not crossing paths in time.

18. We have confirmation on Mr. Whitman being a member of the group. Do you think it was chance that he was both Gwyneth and Charlottes teacher?

No

19. Mr. George sounds remarkably calm about Gywneth's ability to see ghosts. Do you think the group knows of other abilities besides the time travel and visions?

I think the group knows that family members of the time traveler's have interesting abilities.

20. What a crazy and varied group of people. Was there anyone who stood out as your favorite? Anyone you really disliked?

Gwyneth is great. I love Leslie, she's just a fabulous friend. I'm sick of Charlotte and Aunt Glenda.

Haha chimney not ladder. I'm glad you understood what I meant.

I have a suggestion for the ladder. What if four of us look for books to read that all start and with the same letter? I was thinking T because of the use of The. And if we REALLY wanted to make things simple we could find two books that could be used and two members would read a copy of the same book. For example two members could read a book called The Tent for the horizontal rungs and two members could read a book called The Testament for the vertical rungs. T - T.
We can use the same book as long as its a different person reading it from what I understand.
Just a thought.

Oh never mind looks like it's already covered.

Finished for green.

6 - So, as expected, Gwyneth travels back in time. What did you think about the little differences in everything (like the doorbell, the cars, etc)? And Gwyneth's first thought was to go back home. Do you think it was the right thing to do? What would you have done?

I think her plan to go back home was preobably the smartest thing she could do, since she really wasn't prepared.

7 - That was a shock! This remotes back to Sir Isaac Newton. Do you think there's going to be a conspiracy going on, something like Da Vinci's code, but for teens and time travelling?

There seems to be some sort of historical twist so possibly.

8 - What did you think about aunt Maddy's vision?

It was fairly vague so I am not sure. But I love that the family members have certain abilites.

9 - The second time travel happens. This one was a very close call, with everyone else trying to find her. What did you think about Mr Bernard's showing up out of nowhere? He is a strange fellow. I keep thinking he suspects Gwyneth's time travelling gene, but if he does, he hasn't mentioned anything!

I feel the same, or at very least he suspects she may be the carier.

10 - The tidbit before chapter 5, tells us of Gwyneth's adventure, but it also blames her for the disappearence of some items. Do you think this will be significant?

I do, I think once the others discover she is the time traveler they are going to be suspicious of Gwyneth.

11 - I love that Leslie was trying so hard to help. All that information and Back to the Future movies xD and Google! Do you think Leslie will be able to find something about this close guarded secret?

I do, I think Leslie is one of the few people Gwyneth has in her corner and Leslie genuinley wants to help her.

12 - Mr Whiteman wears a signet ring just like Gwyneth's grandfather used to. And then he says that Charlotte won't be back in school "until everything has ...returned to normal". Do you think he is a Guardian? Or maybe a watcher of sorts? He definitely knows something, specially considering the design of his signet ring.

I do think he is a guardian and probably was stationed at the school to watch Chrlotte.

13 - And the third jump takes Gwyneth to see herself in a wig and strange clothes. AND kissing this very handsome boy. Do you think the boy could be the famous Gideon de Villiers? And why was Gwyneth 2 trying so hard to hide Gwyneth 1 from him?

I do think the boy was Gideon and Gwyneth 2 probably didn't want the boy to see her because time travel is weird about crossing paths.

Thanks Renee!!

Renee: I guess I was wrong. I'm not sure how I was able to access the back door br page before, but I can't again. Would you allow me to comment in the pages please?

Comments and Questions
December 2
Prologue - Chapter 2

1. Theories on the prologue? Who is Grace? (there seem to be a lot of "G" names in the family!)

I suspect Grace is Gwyneth's mother.

2. So Leslie is Gwyneth's friend, Charlotte is her cousin, James is the ghost and Caroline and Nick are her siblings. Thoughts on the characters so far?

Leslie is awesome! I think she is a great friend and support for Gwyneth. Charlotte is obnoxious, she is snobby and spoiled and the family centers around her too much. James is interesting, I like that Gwyneth sees ghosts and that James isn't aware he is one. Caroline and Nick seem sweet, but I'm unsure of them just yet.

3. What do you think is with the man in black outside their house? Why is no-one concerned about him?

I find him suspicious and don't understand why more people in the boo aren't concerned about him.

4. Do you like the writing style / the humour and the little newspaper clippings or book excerpts before each chapter?

I do enjoy the writing style and love the humor. The clippings are a fun addition.

5. How annoying that Gwyneth hasn't worked out her symptoms! I wonder why her family haven't realised she has the gene?

Very annoying! It's pretty clear what her symptoms mean and I wish she would take them more seriously. This seems like something not to take lightly, but I suppose it would take away from the story if everyone behaved rationally.