Hollie’s Comments (group member since Dec 17, 2018)

Hollie’s comments from the Safety in numbers, never go into a book alone. #Group Reads group.

Wow Dana you do sound so busy!! I hate reading slumps, they seem to occur for me also when I have a lot going on. They make me feel like I just can't concentrate on a book and my mind wanders to things I feel I should be getting done instead of reading. I hope you find time for yourself soon, you deserve it!

Finished!! What a great book! Thanks for recommending! (view spoiler)[ I get what you both mean by a predictable ending, from quite early on I was 99% sure that it was Tom, Jarvis and Nesbit who attacked Maddie but that doesn’t mean It was any less satisfying when they all got their comeuppance. I love how the book had such a happy ending, Maddie finally being at peace, Sarah and Matthew going travelling together, and Evangeline and Alistair finally getting together. There is one thing that REALLY bothered me though... when Tom had Sarah at gun point in his house, her knowing by now that Tom had possibly killed Matthew as he was laying on the floor in a pool of blood. Why why why was she telling Tom to run and warn him about Maddie? Trying to protect him from her? I could have shouted out loud “Let her at him!! It’s what he deserves! And he is definitely no friend of yours anyway Sarah as he is currently threatening to kill you and bury you in the woods!” I was desperate for Maddie to turn up and save Sarah! (hide spoiler)] On the whole a lovely ghost story and will be recommending to friends.

Hey guys! I have just written an update post on "The Haunting of Maddie Clare" thread, a very intriguing book to say the least! How are you both getting on with your October books?

Kendra wrote: "On page 251 and more than ever convinced of Rhoderick, Jarvis, and Tom Barry being guilty...however I'm stumped by the chimneys not being right. Is it possible they've been renovated/changed since..."

Page 253 - (view spoiler)[ Yes Kendra! I too still have so many questions that I NEED answers to! To be honest, I hadn't even thought that Maddie might not have committed suicide and that she might have been murdered instead, yes there was a note but right now I am thinking "Anyone can write a note can't they?" I kind of like the fact that Alistare is slightly out the picture at the moment therefore allowing Matthew and Sarah to solve the mystery together and get closer without Alistare being a third wheel. I really hope they get together properly. (hide spoiler)] I think my next post will be when I have finished! As I don't have much further to go!

Please offload all of your thoughts, feelings and emotions regarding “Letters to the Lost” by
Iona Grey here in this thread.

OCTOBER (HISTORICAL FICTION)

Kendra wrote: "I'm at page 93 (beginning of chapter 11), and I definitely have to agree with Dana that I am enjoying it so far! Maddy is terrifying, and even more so after this second encounter. I just know Alis..."

page 146 - I am absolutely loving the wintery feeling of this book! It has suddenly turned very cold here in England so it is perfect weather to snuggle up with this book while listening to the wind howling outside. (view spoiler)[ I have to say that it is rare that I like all the characters in a book but in this one, I really do! I would never have predicted the romantic connection between Sarah and Matthew! If anything I thought something would happen between Sarah and Alistair. I love how brave Sarah is, and I get the feeling she doesn't even know it! She just keeps pushing herself to the next level, even though she is terrified and I love that she just gets on with what she needs to do and is determined to help Maddy no matter what it takes.

And yes Kendra, I am also very intrigued about the man who trashed Sarah's room at the inn, at the moment though I do not think he was looking for something but his intentions were to scare her off, I get the impression whoever he is, he does NOT want Sarah talking to Maddie incase Sarah finds out something that could get this mysterious man into trouble. That's my theory anyway. I am also intrigued about the Barry's, I think maybe Mr Barry had something to do with Maddie's horrific history before she came to live with the Clare's, or maybe I just think this because he is clearly a villain in the book and maybe I have added together 2+2 and come up with 9 lol. I am really looking forward to the secrets of this book being slowly unravelled and am loving how this story is keeping me guessing! (hide spoiler)]

And btw Dana, I have replied to your message on the “Maddy Clare” thread xxx

Great! X

Hey! Hope you are both ok, For October’s group read I would like to suggest “Letters to the lost” by Iona Grey, would anyone like to join me in this one? It’s a historical fiction x

Dana, I have only just seen this message, of course this is a safe place and I am so pleased you feel like you can talk about your personal life in this group, I really hope and pray that since you posted that message things have got better for you, your nana and the rest of your family. Please always message on here whenever you need to offload, or need comforting. Please keep us updated about your Nana xxx

I am going to start this book tomorrow! Very intrigued by your previous posts, (obviously I haven’t read the spoilers).

My copy is here!!! Going to get started as soon as I have finished “Ghost, Wood, Song. Are you spooked yet Dana? X

My copy of this book is taking forever to arrive 😫! X

Lol, I don’t use it for posting things much, lol just as a way of staying in touch with people, yes you have added me and I have added you x

Sounds good to me!! X

Wow that sounds delicious Dana!! I don’t have Facebook (just never liked it), but I do have Instagram if you guys would like to add me, Kendra I have added you, hollie_law1987

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I absolutely can not wait for my copy of this book to arrive!

I understand! It’s called “spoilt for choice”! LOL, My copy of “The Haunting of Maddy Clare” should be arriving at some point this week, seems like such a cosy Autumn read, I can’t wait to cozy up with a blanket, warm drink, light my candles and get started on it! X

Aww good for you and your Mum Dana for going out, these have been very scary times recently and it is nice to see the world getting back to normal, and it feels so good to be able to do normal things again doesn't it!! ie browse round a book shop! You have both suggested books that look soooo good! I unfortunately on average only have the spare time to read one book a month, but you know you can always add discussion threads to do group reads together and I will join in with as many as I can : )