A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George RR Martin -> Starting July 15th 2017

[Char]

I feel so bad I didn't get to read this with you guys and post my thoughts cause god I had many thoughts. This month has been INSANE. I am almost through, all the crazy stuff have happened. I cannot even imagine what more could happen. I'm sure G.R.R.M. will not find any probs with adding another last minute tragedy to the mix so I'm staying skeptical and paranoid till the last page. :'D

[Char]

Caron wrote: "Finished!

That was a wild ride from start to finish. I was going to say that the epilogue was boring until [spoilers removed] I'm glad things went the way they did on The Wall. Also, I am not a s..."

And about the holding off part, I'm with you there. I didn't even manage to finish a single book in june so I fell so behind on my reading challenge. Would like to read a couple of short contemporaries before we dive into the 4th book.

[Caron]

Char wrote: "Caron wrote: "Finished!

That was a wild ride from start to finish. I was going to say that the epilogue was boring until [spoilers removed] I'm glad things went the way they did on The Wall. Also..."

Great! I need a break because I'm in love with this series and I'm scared what the 4th book will bring. I need happy and bright for a while now.

[Char]

Hiyya! We are starting on the September 1st. Would someone please change the details of the thread?

[Abi]

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Reading from the 1st of September 2015

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[Char]

Thanks Abbie. :D

[Chelsea]

I will kind of be reading this with you. I'm reading this and A Dance with Dragons simultaneously.

[Caron]

I'll join in too but I can't promise that I'll always be on track.

[Char]

Chelsea wrote: "I will kind of be reading this with you. I'm reading this and A Dance with Dragons simultaneously."

What? HOW? LOL.

[Chelsea]

http://boiledleather.com/post/2590255...

[Char]

Chelsea wrote: "http://boiledleather.com/post/2590255..."

That's so interesting. But for a first time reader isn't it confusing? Or is it actually better to read at the same time?

[Caron]

I've only read the prologue and I'm now halfway through chapter 2. I think I'll read it this way. I've been confused from the beginning.

[Char]

Caron wrote: "I've only read the prologue and I'm now halfway through chapter 2. I think I'll read it this way. I've been confused from the beginning."

You mean like confused when you read both or just when you read feast for crows? I think I will read it after and then when the next books is about to come out I will re-read them together using the link you posted. Thanks btw!

[Caron]

Char wrote: "Caron wrote: "I've only read the prologue and I'm now halfway through chapter 2. I think I'll read it this way. I've been confused from the beginning."

You mean like confused when you read both or..."

No, confused when I read Feast on it's own. The prologue is what confused me mostly. I've gotten so used to the usual characters that I was taken aback by these new ones. I'll read it with the link for my first time. I'm sure I'll be able to re-read the entire series again sometime.

[Char]

Caron wrote: "Char wrote: "Caron wrote: "I've only read the prologue and I'm now halfway through chapter 2. I think I'll read it this way. I've been confused from the beginning."

You mean like confused when you..."

Prologues in this series are always confusing for me lol

[Melany]

Chelsea wrote: "http://boiledleather.com/post/2590255..."

That's so interesting, I kinda wanna read it like that, because I know that they were suppose to be one book originally. I'm so torn now!

[Chelsea]

Char wrote: "Caron wrote: "I've only read the prologue and I'm now halfway through chapter 2. I think I'll read it this way. I've been confused from the beginning."

You mean like confused when you read both or..."

You're welcome. I just wanted to read it that way because I'm afraid I won't like A Feast for Crows or find it too confusing if I don't.

[Char]

Chelsea wrote: "Char wrote: "Caron wrote: "I've only read the prologue and I'm now halfway through chapter 2. I think I'll read it this way. I've been confused from the beginning."

You mean like confused when you..."

I think I will stick to reading one at a time. I actually am like 100 pages in because I started this last month and haven't read since and I'm quite enjoying it. And to be honest this is intimidating for me. One is enough. But I commend you for your bravery! :D I wish I didn't find the size of them so daunting!

[Melany]

Char wrote: "Chelsea wrote: "Char wrote: "Caron wrote: "I've only read the prologue and I'm now halfway through chapter 2. I think I'll read it this way. I've been confused from the beginning."

You mean like c..."
I think I'm going to try reading the book together too.

[Melany]

Did anyone start?

[Char]

Technically I started this over a month ago, I still need to read the two chapters I have planned for today though (made a plan and everything lol). Anyway I am about to start chapter 12 titled the kraken's daughter. So far it has been good but compared to a storm of swords it is a bit slow.

[Melany]

I've only read the first four chapters but I plan to read some more later. I just finish reading Cersei's first chapter (view spoiler)[ she is starting to losing it lol (hide spoiler)] And it impossible to compare anything to Storm of Swords, so much happened in that book that anything would seem slow in comparison. Lol

[Char]

Melany wrote: "I've only read the first four chapters but I plan to read some more later. I just finish reading Cersei's first chapter [spoilers removed] And it impossible to compare anything to Storm of Swords, ..."
That's totally true!

[Char]

So today I managed to read three chapters so far, hoping to read at least two more by the end of the day.
My thoughts on Chapter 12: The Kraken's Daughter (view spoiler)[I found myself skimming this chapter as I find the Greyjoys uninteresting. I just don't care what happens to them (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 13: Cersei III (view spoiler)[I actually like Cersei. *gasp* She's a conniving woman, but I do admire her strength and her intelligence. I also get her anger and hate towards the Tyrells. I would probably hate them too. They're just as power hungry as she is, if not more. And they have money so they are an even bigger threat to Cersei. She should feel this way towards them. However I also realized that when you just get whole chapters in her own brain it's a little too much. Her insults towards everyone is appreciated in small doses, I've found out. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 14: The Soiled Knight (view spoiler)[Wow. That escalated quickly. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

My thought so far.
Brienne 1 (view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Brienne cause she's never going to find Sansa as long as Sansa with Little Finger (hide spoiler)]
Sam 1 (view spoiler)[ I can't believe Jon sending Sam away! At least Gilly get to go with him! (hide spoiler)]
Arya 1 (view spoiler)[ Aw poor Arya wanted to go to Jon! And Braavos is cool. (hide spoiler)]
Cersei 2 (view spoiler)[ Cersei is so mean to Tommen. Lol I thought that Cersei hated that Tywin looked like he was smile was funny. I love Lady Olenna. Oh shit Cersei is doomed she is too proud and has too short a temper to do this be herself, she so screwed without Tywin. But I thought it was funny how Kevin wasn't taking any of her shit! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Jaime 1 (view spoiler)[ I kinda feels bad for Jaime he blames himself. He loved his father even if he was a jerk. And good for Jaime, that he's finally seeing Cersei for what she is (hide spoiler)]
Brienne (view spoiler)[ She met up with Pod Payne (hide spoiler)]
Sansa 1 (view spoiler)[ Little Finger is way too good at lying ! Poor Sansa can't get away from bad men (hide spoiler)]
The Kraken's Daughter (view spoiler)[ I actually liked this chapters. Even though I hate all of the Grayjoys I do think Asha is interesting (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Cersei 3 (view spoiler)[ I love when Cersei and Lady Olenna go at, they're both so bitchy it's amazing! I'm amazed that Cersei didn't kill the guy that called her the old king right on the spot! lol. I feel bad for Cersei, she's so worried about Tommen! OMG she can be some dumb sometimes! Burning the tower of was not a smart move, and she's going to make Jaime not trust her (hide spoiler)]
The Soiled Knight (view spoiler)[ Wow where did that come from! LOL And the Dornish are so sneaky (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Char wrote: "So today I managed to read three chapters so far, hoping to read at least two more by the end of the day.
My thoughts on Chapter 12: The Kraken's Daughter [spoilers removed]
Chapter 13: Cersei III ..."

LOL (view spoiler)[ it did escalated quickly! As for Cersei while I don't like her I think she is a great female character. You can see her motivations and why she thinks what she is doing is right, but the thing about her is that she doesn't think things through and she just expects people to just agree with her. And it's going to get her in trouble with her father reputation and money to protect her. (hide spoiler)]

[Char]

Melany wrote: "Cersei 3 [spoilers removed]
The Soiled Knight [spoilers removed]"
Haha. Don't blame her. I would have wanted to kill that guy too! And knowing her, I'm surprised she didn't!

[Melany]

Sam 2 (view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Sam he feels like he can't trust Jon anymore (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Cersei 4 (view spoiler)[ LOL Cersei is so bitchy and thinks she's such hot shit! (hide spoiler)]
The Iron Captain (view spoiler)[ You go Asha don't let him tell you that you can't rule cause your a woman. Prove him wrong!!! (hide spoiler)]
The Drowned Man (view spoiler)[ Oh shit that horn!! I wonder if it can really tame dragons?!?!?! (hide spoiler)]
Brienne 4 (view spoiler)[ What was even the point of her chapter? (hide spoiler)]
The Queen Maker (view spoiler)[ Well princess Arianna plans when up in smoke. I feel bad for her tho, I don't think she realized that she was in love with Ser Ays (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Arya 2: (view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Arya having to give up everything, but I do feel that she feel free (hide spoiler)]
Alayne 1: (view spoiler)[ they changed the name of Sansa chapters!!! And Little Finger is so damn mulinutive!!! (hide spoiler)]
Cersei 5: (view spoiler)[ Cersei is making a lot of bad decisions, I know she doesn't like the Tyrells but she still needs them she can't keep pushing them away if she does she going to make them her enemies!! (hide spoiler)]

[Char]

Melany wrote: "Sam 2 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I was so shocked by what Jon did. I just can't believe he would do something like that. I mean he could but you know. I feel like he's growing up to be like his father. He's making all the hard decisions that nobody wants to do. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Char wrote: "Melany wrote: "Sam 2 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I agree but I feel that him not trusting anyone and feeling that he can't have friends is going to be his downfall (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Samwell 3: (view spoiler)[ Sam meet Arya without knowing!!!! Why does Sam get to meet all of Jon's siblings!! Dareon is such an ass, he out with whores, while Aemon is dying. And go Sam kicked his ass (hide spoiler)]
Jaime 3: (view spoiler)[ Cersei is being so bitchy. I feel bad for Jaime, that he the gold hand and that everyone telling him to wear it. And I liked that he's teaching himself to fight again. (hide spoiler)]
Cersei 6: (view spoiler)[ she thinks she so smart but that deal she made with the High Septon was a little too easy, I think it going to come back to bit her in the ass! (hide spoiler)]
The Reaver: (view spoiler)[ I hate the Greyjoys! Euron is such an asshole and Victarion is no better!! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Jaime 4: (view spoiler)[ I don't know how to feel about Jaime, I feel bad that he was so manipulated by Cersei, but at the same time he did horrible things in hope of getting her love. (hide spoiler)]
Brienne 6: (view spoiler)[ She is still doing anything but her revelation at the end was sad. (hide spoiler)]
Cersei 7: (view spoiler)[ Damn the Grayjoy. Cersei is so entiled, does she not understand that she needs the Tyrells! Who does she think will help her after she loses them? She is so dumb sometimes! She so freaking evil! (hide spoiler)]
Jaime 5: (view spoiler)[ Poor Jaime! But Tyrion is more like Tywin! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Cat of the Canals:(view spoiler)[ No poor Arya but good for her for getting that asshole singer! (hide spoiler)]
Samwell 4: (view spoiler)[ Poor Sam that he lost Aemon but Gilly comforted him!!! (hide spoiler)]
Cersei 8: (view spoiler)[ I hope Loras doesn't die! And oh go Tommen, Cersei is losing her son!! And I pretty sure the prettier and younger Queen is Dany (hide spoiler)]
Brienne 7: (view spoiler)[ she found Gendry! How did he get there? And I hope Brienne is safe! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Jaime 6: (view spoiler)[ At least he a better person then his twin (hide spoiler)]
Cersei 9: (view spoiler)[ I hate Cersei, she is evil, all of this better come back to bite her in the ass! (hide spoiler)]
The Princess in the Tower: (view spoiler)[ Oh shit Arianne was supposed to marry Viserys!!! And Myrcella she didn't deserve to hurt so badly I hope she doesn't die! (hide spoiler)]
Alayne 2: (view spoiler)[ I like Lady Myranda, Little Finger is gonna kill Robyn I can feel it! (hide spoiler)]

[Alex]

Which book are you guys on now? I've finished the first four and would like to join depending on where you are at.

[Abi]

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Reading from the 15th of July 2017

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[Shae]

Bran chapter (view spoiler)[ I love how there were enough wolves for all of them in the end and the white albino one was for Jon. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I know how cool was that! I love the way he managed to convince Ned too!

[Shae]

22% (view spoiler)[ so the lord commander of the nights watch is the same one who was in bran's dream. I don't remember that from the show! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Alright gotta make 4 updates for the BR to count, even partially. Hhhmmmm. Even though I know what happens, I'm going to write these as if I don't know XD

Bran (view spoiler)[I actually can't believe Jaime would throw him out of the window... That's a little excessive! (hide spoiler)]

Tyrion (view spoiler)[Oh man I just love him! :D All of his little quips and sayings and quotes. (hide spoiler)]

Ned and Catelyn (view spoiler)[I actually love their relationship. The way they aren't always by each other's sides, but they do have their tender moments along with their unhappy moments. Typical marriage, even though they didn't choose each other XD (hide spoiler)]

Arya (view spoiler)[I love her little ways of rebelling. (hide spoiler)]

Jon (view spoiler)[And here's the favourite of the people XD Choosing the Black, and then regretting it when he realises what kind of people are there. (hide spoiler)]

Dany (view spoiler)[Here's our other favourite, having just received her dragon eggs and her husband. I remember this bit so well. (hide spoiler)]

Viserys (view spoiler)[Just don't know what to see. I hope you die ;) (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

32% (view spoiler)[ I love how Jon is with Sam. I liked how he got ghost to go into Rast and threatened him with him, so that he would be nice to Sam. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

34% (view spoiler)[ I wonder why Jon arryn went to see gendry. I'm loving this book, I think because it's rectifying so many details I had missed in the show!! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Alriiiight I'll read this when I get home today. Page 275, so 153 to go. Should be doable with the 5 hours I have free today :) And after I've caught up with this I'll watch my maths lecture, finish off last week's GoT and then do some uni work I think. Tonight I'll try and get Holes started and finished.