Tina ❣’s Comments (group member since Mar 09, 2016)

Tina ❣’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

I finished too! I was reading it at night before I went to sleep. I have not had time to post things the past two days.

I loved this! I'm glad I read it.

I definitely agree with you both about how well written these teenagers are. I kind of wish I knew them. You know what they have is special.

And I really like how Sal and Sam aren't (view spoiler)[pitted as a romantic love. They have the sibling love going on and it's rare to see two main characters have that in young adult. (hide spoiler)]

But damn. Why do they all have to (view spoiler)[be without parents? (hide spoiler)] Eldarwen - I agree. Fito is kind of amazing. To not be on the path to where his mother was. I think it's admirable.

A few tears shed for me to. But I'm not torn up inside. I like how this book has made me feel. Glad I've read it

Thanks Mods!


Looking forward to this

(Team Tonks)

I started this tonight. It’s 1:31am now and I should be getting enough sleep for work tomorrow but I haven’t!

I was surprised at how this book has gripped me so far. I’m up to page 118 in my ebook. Chapter 33 in part two.

I’m glad you’re taking your time Eldarwen! I have caught up on a few buddy reads. But still have a few more
I had to restrict myself from signing up for more.

I’ll post my thoughts on your comments and this book tomorrow hopefully

That suits me Paula! I'll start tomorrow as it's bed time for me now

YAY Jodie!!!


Talia - Haha all good. I'll leave Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell there.

We only have three books left for classes. Nearly there!

(view spoiler)[He was innocent! I agree with you. There's no justice for Tyger either and that is what irks me. Only Rowan and slightly Scythe Rand are disturbed by it. No one else knew him or cared much and he's just gone... (hide spoiler)]

Hey Stacey, are you still reading this book? If so, I'll finally start!

Is anyone still reading? If so, I'll start this book

Zee wrote: "Whew, I've FINALLY finished Red Sister and put it into the spreadsheet. I didn't put a page number in though as I don't know if everyone is meant to be getting the same number of po..."

I put 512 for Red Sister. I'm sure it's okay if yours is longer. How many pages was it for you?
BOM participation points should be fine as well. You did start before the end date.

Your book reading plan sounds good!

Annie wrote: "Hello!

My name is Annie, I just joined as an alternate. I live in a (very) tiny town outside of Chicago. Obsessions include reading, flute, and musical theater. This is my first Tower Teams challe..."

Hi Annie,

If you could, refer to my post in message message 611.

Basically now, any books you read are counted for book pages. You can still join in the book of the month discussions for July and buddy reads.

I was actually repulsed at (view spoiler)[Scythe Rand and Goddard and their actions regarding Tyger and Rowan (hide spoiler)]. It's just messed up. I had to put the book down after I read that bit last night.

Ohhhh my goooooddddd. I just finished. I see what you meant Tahmina! I honestly did not expect any of that.

Curie!! Grayson!! And the Thunderhead's actions at the end. Scary.

I actually don't even know what to think or what to type here. I want the next book but we have to wait until next year I think.

I'm midway through Chapter 24 in part three and I still really enjoying this.

Thunderhead is freaking me out though. It's like an ever patient parent but I feel like there's something sinister in its operations. I don't fully trust it. It's musings are interesting but still unnerving.

(view spoiler)["The 4.7 percent of "closed-door activity," as I've come to call it, is pre-dominantly occupied by some sort of sexual activity. I find it absurd that many human beings do not want me to witness their closed-door activities, as my observations always help to improve any given situation'. - The Thunderhead. Last page of chapter 15. (hide spoiler)]
That unsettles me.

And this...
(view spoiler)['Yet am I not quantifiably more benevolent than the various versions of God? I have never brought about a flood, or destroyed entire cities as a punishment for their iniquity. I have never sent armies to conquer in my name. In fact, I have never killed, or even harmed a single human being.
Therefore, although I do not require devotion, am I not deserving of it?' - The Thunderhead. Last page of chapter 15. (hide spoiler)]

There are other bits in its musings that worry me but I think it's been a mostly okay A.I. so far.

Shelby - I agree with you about what you thing about Tyger in message 69. I'm wondering what scythe Rand has in store for him and Rowan. In Texas too!

The Unsavories are an interesting addition to the story. I like hearing how the Thunderhead handles them and what the Unsavories think of the Scythes and the Thunderhead. And wouldn't you think that they would all go to Texas as the Thunderhead isn't there?

I'm supposed to be doing homework for class tomorrow, but I want to keep reading this.

Mods - Could we please get an informal buddy read for by Harper Lee for July 25?

Many thanks!

Alexw wrote: "Tina, I would like to read Harper Lee, Go Set A Watchman with you after July 25th as it has been on my TBR list for awhile. Look forward to our discussion on this novel"

Great! Sounds good! It's been on mine as well.

Would anyone be interested in after July 25th? I'll be listening to the audiobook

Or ? (also audiobook for me)

Sarah wrote: "I also really loved Dudley's reaction to not leaving with Harry. I would love to know if Harry had any future relationship with Dudley and the rest of the Dursley's. And I still want to know what D..."

I agree with you Sarah! I actually kind of hope that Dudley's children and Harry's have play dates and the two cousins build some sort of relationship.

Tonks and Remus' relationship was built slowly and without many hints. But, the focus is more on Harry mostly, not the order. I feel like we don't see much of the order together in this book compared to the 5th and 6th

I finished this last night and then crashed.

Well, it's over for me until I start re-watching the movies!!

I always enjoyed the end of this book more than the start. It's a conclusion to all the mysteries brought up in the book. I always hold the moments with (view spoiler)[Snape and the pensive and King's Cross (hide spoiler)] close to my heart.

I always felt like the last chapter could have been done better.(view spoiler)[ "All was well." (hide spoiler)] It's not adequate enough ending. I would have forgiven it completely if the Cursed Child was better than it was.
And (view spoiler)[the children's names... they don't fit well with me still (hide spoiler)].


Curious to hear what you all think about the battle scene at Hogwarts!

Talia wrote: "Tina, can we switch one of my books?

I used The Great Bazaar & Brayan's Gold for a C in Cruciatus for a C character name, but can we move that to replace The Core ..."

Yup! All done. The Great Bazaar & Brayan's Gold is now in D.A.D.A. and Dare to Touch is in Cruciatus.

Buddy reads are good! I'm majorly behind on all mine.

If you struggle with the two Arithmancy books, we can use the Harry Potter books that I've read, for them.

I think this challenge has been extended, so you have time to finish them {=

Don’t put pressure on yourself Heather! Reading is supposed to be relaxing and fun! Whatever you can do.
We’ve all been there before.