Nyssa’s Comments (group member since Jan 07, 2011)

Nyssa’s comments from the MobileRead Book Challenges group.

You hit so many nails on their heads!

With Meg and Erebus, I liked that she asked for his help, and waited to be sure she'd receive it, instead of making assumptions as to whether he would or wouldn't.

I liked that she was cognizant enough to know that Winter would help her in her time of need, therefore running to the lake.

I appreciated how each character got to know Meg in his or her own way, and how they were able to understand and explain her Megness to Simon. It was especially great to see him fall for her instead of the other way around (not that she doesn't like him, I just don't think she's had the luxury to even consider it).

Christa wrote: "I finished the book last night. Wow. Almost went straight into the next one but decided to put at least one book in between."

I think I'm going to do the same.

My buddy read of the Rivers of London series was interrupted by real life. So, I think I'm going to start over and then switch between the two series.

Christa wrote: "Yay! Awesome review, by the way. Basically echoes my feelings about it."

Oh, cool! Thank you. :)

First! I laughed so hard when Meg shared our thoughts for Asia's possible outcome, even though it didn't really come to pass. I'm guessing too much freezer burn! *Wicked Grin*

Secondly, I love the slow burn attraction going on, although it does seem to be one-sided at the moment. But what a cute family they would make.

Three, I was pleasantly surprised that Winter carried justice all the way to the top, even though the main culprit is still out there.

Four, I think I love everybody at Lakeside Courtyard.

Book completed, a review was written, and various threads updated... so let's discuss! :D

2017 Read #04


Written in Red
Author: Anne Bishop
Book Club: N/A
ITAO Category: Supernatural
Review: 5 Stars
Series: The Others
Book#: 01

Yes!! To everything you said. Thank you for keeping it "Nyssa-friendly", I really appreciate that!

I'm almost done!

I hope you enjoy every page you read during your vacation! :)

I tried Wicked a few years ago but didn't finish. I didn't like where the story was heading. I have considered giving it and it's sequel another go, but I'm not sure if I actually will.

Thank Christa for Written in Red, it's all her fault! Lol
I'm loving it! I only have about 4 or 5 chapters left to go.

HA! I wish "a week and a half" was a long time in my world, but I seem to read at a snails pace compared to many.

Nyssa wrote: "Christa wrote: "5. Yeah. I hope she ends up as Special Meat."

MrsJoseph wrote: "#5 O_O!"

LOL!!!"

Damn! It was all fun and games before, but shit just got real!
I'm now hoping to see her name as the Moonsday night special!!

(view spoiler)[ I just completed Chapter 19. Don't remember the last time I hated a character this much!! If anything happens to any of my favorite characters I'm going to be pissed! I hope Simon finally wakes up to realizing just how dangerous that Special Meat Walking really is! (hide spoiler)]

Christa wrote: "The scene where The Meg calls the butcher shop, I was laughing so hard I had to put the book down. I'm seriously thinking that Special Meat might become a part of my regular vocabulary. :D"

(view spoiler)["What's a stag stick?"
"Oh," Meg said. "Oh"
"Eeewwww"

(hide spoiler)]

LOL!

"and the TSTL Special Meat award goes to..."

"So-and-so would make a prime cut of Special Meat"

"I don't talk to Special Meat".

"Call the butcher, a delivery just walked in".

"Oh look, Special Meat walking..."

Christa wrote: "5. Yeah. I hope she ends up as Special Meat."

MrsJoseph wrote: "#5 O_O!"

LOL!!!

MrsJoseph wrote: "Oh fuck"
*Snort!*

As for the book, I can't! I want to, but I can't. That cover! *shiver*

There are some thoughts I'd like to get out...

1. (view spoiler)[I really hope Simon doesn't flip out over Meg, Sam, and the leash! Please let someone explain it to him before hand! (hide spoiler)]

2. I didn't realize how much Jack amuses me with the pens until you mentioned it.

3. Of course the ponies & Sam! :)

4 Has anyone else developed a fondness for Henry or Jester as well?

5. I'm sick of Asia already.

6. (view spoiler)[ I'm actually afraid that the humans will find a way to get the upper hand. We all know how much we like to fuck things up! (hide spoiler)]

Okay, now back to reading!!

Nice!! :)

Yay!!

I'm almost at the halfway mark and I ditto what Christa says about the Meg! She is neither insufferably Mary-Sue nor TSTL. She knows she's inexperienced and tries to either make the best out of a situation, or allow her fight/flight instinct to do its job.

I have no idea where the story is heading but it's been an interesting ride.

I saw this conversation while I was at work and bought it. Now I have to charge my Kindle so that I can actually read it.

Orlok wrote: "A book's a book. Definitely should count!"

MrsJoseph wrote: "Orlok wrote: "A book's a book. Definitely should count!"

Agreed!!"

Thanks!

Dazrin wrote: "Orlok wrote: "A book's a book. Definitely should count!"

I don't include all books I read but textbooks would definitely count.

For example, I haven't included the 10+ times I have read each of t..."

LOL!

The book is really well written.
I just wish our class had access to the video component, especially since I'm taking the class as an online course.