Ella ’s Comments (group member since Dec 30, 2021)

Ella ’s comments from the The Perks Of Being A Book Addict group.

I also thought that for Q's people could read any of the Julia Quinn books as her surname begins with a 'Q'. I have so far read all the Bridgerton books besides Gregory and have loved them all. They are all quite quick reads.

For the 'X' people could read Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet by Xinran. I have read it for literature last year and enjoyed it!

Lexi wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lexi wrote: "March Mini is Up
Link: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This one is a little complicated but I set up our planning SS with the ..."

Oh, I removed it but I can add it back to the SS. I just didn't think I will be able to get around to it but I can definitely try to. Or I could aim to read Circe or something else for the second card. I just think that after reading It Ends With Us I wanted to take a short break from Colleen Hoover books. It was just a lot to take in.

Lexi wrote: "March Mini is Up
Link: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This one is a little complicated but I set up our planning SS with the books we need. We are goin..."

Hey Lexi,

I was really looking to being able to help out with having two blues and it is a shame that I have now been cut back to only having one blue card. I was really hoping to do two coloured cards instead of just the one. If there is anyway possible in which I can do two coloured cards instead of one that would be greatly appreciated.

Please let me know as soon as you can thank you!

Hi guys,

just thought I'd give a quick update on my reading. I am currently slowly reading my read through We Hunt the Flame at the moment. Sorry, it's taking me a while to get through. I will try to finish it during this long weekend hopefully!

I will then move onto House of Earth and Blood, and either Ugly Love or Daisy Jones & The Six.

Also amazing work so far guys! We are doing amazingly!

The first book for March is complete!


Book: It Ends with Us
Author: Colleen Hoover

Rating 4/5

An overall lovely read full of important topics. I loved it soo much and I am so glad that I have finally read it. I loved everything about it but it wasn't one of my favourites which is why it only got 4 stars. I would still highly recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.

Lexi wrote: "Shannon just added three books so we are good for March. (Thank you, Shannon and everyone).

Great job everyone, getting all cards covered. We will have even more books needed in March."

Hi Lexi.

I just wanted to let you know that in your first sentence you may have meant February instead of March. Also good job everyone on completing February and good luck for March.

New completed book!


Book: It's In His Kiss
Author: Julia Quinn

Rating: 3/5

Review: Overall, a great read that I enjoyed! I just felt quite restless whilst reading it which is why it is rated so low. I did like getting to see some of the past Bridgerton characters again as well as getting to know Hyacinth better. I did also like getting to know Gareth and I felt that Hyacinth and Gareth make a great couple especially as he is the only one who can keep up with her.

Definitely check out this series if you haven't yet! It's amazing and a great romance series to binge on!

I am happy to cover any coloured cards with the books I've already listed I don't know f any fit but I think some could. I know Ugly Love would have worked for blue 6 as it's set in San Fransico but that is already covered. I am unsure if any of my other books will work for a coloured card.

Also here is a link to the countdown to the start of the March UNO challenge!
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

Big Announcement:

The March set of cards has been released!!!! We can now start planning for the next upcoming month!

March Cards:

Card -- Number needed
0 --> 3
1 --> 5
2 --> 11
3 --> 8
4 --> 6
5 --> 10
6 --> 9
7 --> 10
8 --> 11
9 --> 8
Skip --> 5
Reverse --> 4
Wild --> 2
Wild draw 4 --> 5
Draw 2 --> 5
4 Green --> 1
5 Green --> 1
7 Green --> 1
9 Green --> 2
1 Blue --> 1
4 Blue --> 1
6 Blue --> 1
7 Blue --> 1
9 Red --> 1

The March section has also been updated with this information! Let's keep up the good work team Pemberley!

Is it okay if I make a new spreadsheet thing where I can put some of the books I hope to read next month? others can add their hopefuls as well.

I had to remove King of Scars as I don't think I would be able to finish it in time. This means that we now need a new book to fill in the 'must include a compass point within the text' section on the mini.

I was wondering if someone would be able to please fill that slot in. I'm sorry that I had to remove it but I just don't have the time to get through it. I do however believe I'll be able to finish It's In His Kiss as I am really focusing on it and Addie LaRue at the moment.

Hi everyone,

I know that there is still a while before March. I was just wondering when do we start to plan for March and the books we hope to read and when we get our set of cards for March.

Finished Feb 17th:
A Court of Frost and Starlight

4 out of 5 stars!

Amazing little novella to end the main trilogy of books. I loved the Christmas vibes it had throughout the book and I can definitely see myself rereading this book during this upcoming Christmas. I am super excited to continue on with ACOSF.

I am now focusing on It's in His Kiss! Hoping to finish sometime either this weekend or during next week!

Elisabeth wrote: "Ella I added you as having read Year Of Wonders in the reverse column. It would have been a great book to study in class, so much happening in it.

I saw your Addie La Rue book is the last on the l..."

Don't worry I have sorted things with Lexi and I am happy for you to put me down in the reverse collum. It was an interesting read and there were many things to discuss.

I study it in part for a comparison piece I had to write. It was a comparison between the book Year of Wonders and film The Crucible!

Lexi wrote: "Posting in this group for Ella, in case it was missed before:

Ella, I jut realized that you have read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue in Sept 2021. That is less than 6 months ago..."

I replied in the captain chat. Just to add, I will have to, unfortunately, finish it before the end of this month as my book club is hoping to discuss it around the 28th of February. It honestly sucks but I can't do much about it.

Also, I just looked on the spreadsheet and I thought I had Addie LaRue down as a blue read. I looked today and I couldn't find it on the spreadsheet. I was just wondering if someone removed and if so why? I am happy to do it for a blue cover read.

Thank you! Also, I know that I haven't finished it yet but I am making massive progress on it and I do not want it to go to waste. Please don't change things without telling me first. I will definitely finish it before the end of Feburary.

Elisabeth wrote: "Finished Feb 14 Year of Wonders

Geraldine Brooks

I really enjoyed this. It's a fictionalised account of a true event in the Great..."

I had to read this book for English class in year 10! I found it quite interesting and loved being able to study it and go into the deeper messages of the book! I am glad that you have enjoyed it!

I will be starting with The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, It's in His Kiss and King of Scars! I'll let you guys know my thoughts once I finish them!

Also, I'm super excited for the mini-challenges! I will definitely be participating as much as I can! Good luck everyone!

Sorry guys I haven't yet finished a book. I've been quite busy at the moment with year 12 study. I am aiming to finish ACOWAR at the moment so that I can start ACOFAS. I don't know if I'll be able to get through all of my books but I'll try my best to!