Onyx and Ivory (Rime Chronicles #1) by Mindee Arnett - Restarting May 1st 2023

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

They call her Traitor Kate. It’s a title Kate Brighton inherited from her father after he tried to assassinate the high king years ago. Now Kate lives as an outcast, clinging to the fringes of society as a member of the Relay, the imperial courier service. Only those most skilled in riding and bow hunting ride for the Relay; and only the fastest survive, for when dark falls, the nightdrakes—deadly flightless dragons—come out to hunt. Fortunately, Kate has a secret edge: she is a wilder, born with magic that allows her to influence the minds of animals. But it’s this magic that she needs to keep hidden, as being a wilder is forbidden, punishable by death or exile. And it’s this magic that leads her to a caravan massacred by nightdrakes in broad daylight—the only survivor her childhood friend, her first love, the boy she swore to forget, the boy who broke her heart.

The high king’s second son, Corwin Tormane, never asked to lead. Even as he waits for the uror—the once-in-a-generation ritual to decide which of the king’s children will succeed him—he knows it’s always been his brother who will assume the throne. And that’s fine by him. He’d rather spend his days away from the palace, away from the sight of his father, broken with sickness from the attempt on his life. But the peacekeeping tour Corwin is on has given him too much time to reflect upon the night he saved his father’s life—the night he condemned the would-be killer to death and lost the girl he loved. Which is why he takes it on himself to investigate rumors of unrest in one of the remote city-states, only for his caravan to be attacked—and for him to be saved by Kate.

With their paths once more entangled, Kate and Corwin have to put the past behind them. The threat of drakes who attack in the daylight is only the beginning of a darker menace stirring in the kingdom—one whose origins have dire implications for Kate’s father’s attack upon the king and will thrust them into the middle of a brewing civil war in the kingdom of Rime.

[Klancy]

I'm going to try and read a few chapters of this today! I'm also still reading another book for a different BR, so it might take me a little bit longer to finish this

[Klancy]

End of part one
(view spoiler)[I really like Dal's character. He's sassy, playful, and loyal. Kate and her friends are returning to Norgard with Corwin to make more revolvers (hide spoiler)]

[Klancy]

Pg 211
(view spoiler)[How many times will Corwin bring up his tattoo and not tell us what it means? How am I supposed to guess why this tattoo is so important? (hide spoiler)]

[Klancy]

Pg 268
(view spoiler)[It's the end of the first trial for uror. Corwin had to choose a sword and fight off attackers that came out of the mist. (hide spoiler)]

[Klancy]

Pg 312
(view spoiler)[So Kate's dad had a secret son with a wilder and was part of the Rising (hide spoiler)]

[Klancy]

Pg 338
(view spoiler)[Dal's family home was attacked by daydrakes (hide spoiler)]

[Klancy]

(view spoiler)[The book wasn't as great as I was hoping...There was just so much going on. There were the nightdrakes, the daydrakes, the uror trials, Kate finding out her dad was part of the Rising...So many subplots that just kind of made things confusing for me (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting November 14th 2021. Happy Reading ☺

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[Ashley W]

Only at 4% and I love it so far.
(view spoiler)[ I really like the atmosphere. I just imagine it being sort of foggy and dreary. I felt so bad for Pip and I think that really sets the stage for the rest of the book. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting January 9th 2022. Happy Reading ☺

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[j2yde]

oop- i'll be starting either later today or tmr! had to catch up on a few br's

[Naveen]

Guys, there are 38 chapters in total
So, we can do 4 chapters a day
If you are able to complete more than 4 chapters in a day, please don't spoil it for others.
After completing the 4 chapters, u can share your views about the part you have read here

[Naveen]

if u are not able to complete the chapters, don't pressurise yourself. This is just a buddyread, not a competition. Do it at your own pace

[j2yde]

alright! i suppose i'll read 8 chapters today since i missed yesterday

[j2yde]

aaah- sorry for not putting my thoughts here:( i've read the first few chapters already, but i'll read more tonight! sorry guysss

[j2yde]

chapter 3
(view spoiler)[alright so, i actually really like how the story started off. i've never really been this excited for a story so woo! gonna take a leap assumption and assume kate and corwin were once dating or something since that's pretty obvious. I kinda also really like dal lolol

not sure if i'm going to enjoy this switching pov but so far so good! (hide spoiler)]

[Naveen]

Chapter 4
(view spoiler)[ I AM IN LOVE WITH THE WRITING!!! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Naveen]

(view spoiler)[ After finishing that shit of a book, this book is just pure bliss (hide spoiler)]

[Eva]

I've already read 11 chapters because it's so gripping. The author really knows how to up the emotional stakes and build tension, as well as making the characters likable. I'm very intrigued by several mysteries, as well. Looking forward to the rest!

[j2yde]

Luke wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

RIGHT FR. this book is just amazing so far

[j2yde]

Eva wrote: "I've already read 11 chapters because it's so gripping. The author really knows how to up the emotional stakes and build tension, as well as making the characters likable. I'm very intrigued by sev..."

agreed! the writing is so intriguing, it just keeps pulling me in

[Naveen]

Same feeling here.(view spoiler)[I love Kate the most and my next favorite is Signe. Bonner is such an adorable guy always ready for some bear hugs and ticklings. I like Corwin and Dal, and their hawk with a shield tatoo secret is just so intriguing. This book has got me hooked. 17 chapters completed so far(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[KayLuvsBooks]

Yea I totally agree!

[j2yde]

finished it!!

(view spoiler)[ definitely feel like the ending was a bit worse than the beginning—though it wasn’t bad or anything! just not as good i guess..? gave it a solid four stars since there were a few things i didn’t like. definitely planning on continuing on with the series! (hide spoiler)]

[Naveen]

me too Jayden. Can we continue this series then on February?

[Naveen]

Kaylee, if you want, feel free to join us

[KayLuvsBooks]

Thanks! I have currently been reading it rn anyway lol :)

[j2yde]

oo i don’t mind continuing the series! just msg me a start date when u can

[Naveen]

Ok Jayden!

[Eva]

I'd love to join for the sequel, as well!

[KayLuvsBooks]

Me too!

[Naveen]

Can we start the sequel on Jan 23rd then?

[j2yde]

wait what book’s the sequel?? djdjjd

i guess i can start it jan 23 if that works for everyone else!

[Naveen]

The Book is Shadow & Flame

[KayLuvsBooks]

Jan 23 works for me

[j2yde]

awesome! i'll request a thread if no one already has

[Naveen]

K Jayden!

[Naveen]

Hey Jayden, Can u send me the thread of Shadow And Flame. Also, so sorry for the confusion caused by me by requesting the book for feb 23 which was a huge mistake

[Johanna]

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Date changed. Restarting May 1st 2023. Happy Reading ☺

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[Issy]

Is this still going on?

[Johanna]

Not even started yet :)

[Maddie]

Still not haha

[Poppy]

I've already read the book so ill just chill here. (i don't remember much of the book lol)

[Cinthia]

I gotta pick it up from the library. excited to start it.

[Poppy]

i have the physical copy at home
maybe I'll re read it :)

i don't remember liking it though
but I'm just picky

[Maddie]

I'll get to this soon!

[Johanna]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[I felt for the horse so much 😫 And Kate has magic that she has to keep hidden. And the past with the prince 😏😏 And there were buildings that had been attacked and they thought that they were people who have the same magic than Kate. I am still a bit confused but I find this intriguing. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 4
(view spoiler)[I really love Kate's magic and ability to communicate with animals. I also love her friend who is almost like a brother to her. She has to leave again. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Woo you started! Enjoying so far?

[Johanna]

Yep, feels intriguing