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.

Ok I have reached 15% (view spoiler)[ I must say that the tour of the castle with Percy to me was a bit dragged out, and I was getting just a tiny bit bored but then..... when Edith bumped into Juniper and Juniper called her by Edith’s mothers name, Bang! I was completely intrigued again! I am hoping the pace picks up again now just like it did right at the beginning on the book. (hide spoiler)]

Aww I hope you have had lots of fun during the summer holidays with your daughter Shawnda! Are you still reading books together? If yes what did you read during her time off school? Our summer holidays off school have just started here in England x

Wow!! Sounds a lot of fun! You must be really talented!

Wow another fast reader we have here I see! I am still only 7% in, and that’s me grabbing my kindle at every spare 5 minutes I get! Lol, what do you do for work Kendra?

I am going to try and quickly get through another chapter before Alfie (my little boy) wakes up. Ssssh! 🤓

I have just come to the end of the first chapter, so far I am loving the vibe from this book! I love how it is written in first person. This book has already pulled me in and I am so intrigued as to what this letter unexpected letter which has obviously really affected Edie’s Mum might say.

So... It’s the first day of the month and we all know what that means!! It’s the day we set off on a new adventure, so make a nice hot drink, put on your comfiest joggers, sweatshirt and slippers, settle down in your favourite reading spot... and off we go!!!

Finished!!! Ok, long story short, did I enjoy this book? Yes I did, am I sad it has ended? No as It was a very large book and I am definitely ready to start a new adventure and meet brand new characters tomorrow, will I read the other books in the series in the future? Probably as with some of the characters I am curious of what happens to them, but for now I am happy to have a rest from the many many characters in this book.

Sara wrote: "i'm like 86% of the way through the book and i have thoughts.

okay so cersei is like really making me angry because she's a selfish woman who is only looking for her own self gain. her reasoning f..."

Great post Sara! I am 87% through. I will be finished by the end of the day just in time to start our August book tomorrow. (view spoiler)[ I can definitely relate to your views of most of the characters, but in regards to Dany turning to the maegi for help, I can only assume that she had a moment of madness, fear and desperation mixed with a hint of naivety that turned out to be very dangerous in this extremely barbaric, brutal world.
I can finally say that something in this book has happened that has shocked me! I can not believe Lord Eddard is dead!! I see what you are saying Sara about Sanza being young and lets face it, most of us have fallen head over heals for a bad boy or just a complete idiot in our youths, but Sanza's bad taste in men has cost not only her father's life but his honour also. I was so frustrated for Lord Eddard when he was cruelly tricked into confessing to the public things that he had not done, leaving behind a very bad and untrue reputation of himself. (hide spoiler)]

Thankyou for taking the time to share your views in such depth Kendra!! You have made some really good points, you reminded me that I have often thought that the battle descriptions in this book are very repetitive almost to the point of me getting de ja vu! And I’m pleased that it’s not just me who feels that there isn’t really any plot twists and I understand that if these are what I am looking for then maybe I should be reading a book of the thriller or mystery genre instead but the fact that it is such a big book, I can’t help but feel that this would help to hold the readers interest a lot more.

Sorry for late reply! I am getting there slowly but surely! I have reached page 539 and I am still really enjoying this book but one thing that has driven me mad all the way through is that not only are there so many characters, but one character can have several different names! Which has made it even more confusing at times! For example Little Finger is also called lord petyr and Bealish. So much has happened since my last post although for some reason I can’t say that any of it has really shocked me, maybe it’s where I am used to reading a lot of thriller books that I now almost expect at least one gobsmacking plot twist in a book. (view spoiler)[ The bit that did raise my eyebrows though was when Cersei confessed to Lord Eddard that all her children were in fact Jaime’s! Which obviously throws a massive spanner in the works regarding who takes the throne now that King Robert has died. I have just reached the part where Cersei has persuaded Sansa to write letters to her family telling them of Lord Eddard’s apparent acts of betrayal, in order to prove herself worthy of marrying the awful prince Joffrey. Like Mother like son Cersei and Joffrey seem as sly as each other (hide spoiler)]

In that case I am so pleased you gave the book a chance Sara, even though you had already seen the tv series x

Wow!! Well done for getting finished so quick! I am so pleased that you enjoyed this book!! I am reading and commenting on your posts as I reach the page you say you got to. Will look forward to discussing!

Dana wrote: "Ok I’m on page 272

I have come to realize at this point that Jon Snow is definitely a character that I love. He’s just truly a really good guy. At first I just felt bad for him for being a basta..."

(view spoiler)[ I completeley agree with everything you have said here Dana, I also love how Jon has taken Sam under his wing as his little brother and has used his popularity and ability to fight to protect Sam. Jon has absolutely nothing to gain by doing this which makes this an even kinder act.

I have never suspected Tyrion for one moment in regards to Bran's attempted murder, I just can not think why he would want Bran dead?? Where as Cersei is a whole different story, I do not like her or trust her one bit. At the moment she is who I suspect for hireing that man to kill Bran, the reason being that if Bran lives and starts blabbing about Cersei's romantic relations with her brother...let's just say that things could end very badly for her. I would also not put it passed her for intentionally getting the man to use Tyrion's dagger in attempt to frame her own brother for Bran's murder. Hmmmm nice lady. (hide spoiler)]

Aww wow!! That sounds amazing! I tend only read a book once so unless I absolutely loved it, I take my finished books to the charity shop for someone else to enjoy, another reason for passing them on is because unfortunately I don’t have a very big home right now, but one day maybe I will have a room with walls covered in books! (Sigh.....daydream) lol x

Oo I would be constantly raiding through those bookcases and asking to borrow! 😆 x

Oh wow! Enjoy! And 3 nephews? Christmas must be expensive for you! Lol. And yes children are a lot of fun! My 15 month old already loves books! X

I have a one year old little boy so have to grab valuable reading time when I can lol. Your posts are great so far! Keep them coming and I will comment back when I reach where you are.

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