Kingdom of Ash [Oct 15, 2019]

[Jenna, I'd be free if not for Temper & Edgewalker]

October 15th.

[Charlie]

Since we never got to this one since ToD caused a stall, how about we start on Jan 10th?

[Saar The Book owl]

That's fine for me.

[Charlie]

My book arrived today, so excited to start it. So far all my BRs this year are with you Saar, I'm stalking you! 😂

[Saar The Book owl]

Haha, I didn't noticed, but you can stalk me :D I'm looking forward to all our BR's. I'll have my copy Tuesday. It wasn't available in the main library and tomorrow it's a really busy day to go to the local library. Did you start already?

[Charlie]

I've only read the first three chapters so not very far at all. I'm gonna read it slowly and savour it since it's the final book so no rush.

Chapters 1-3 (view spoiler)[

Chapter 1 - Aedion and Lysandra! It's awful, they shouldn't be at each others throats, they might both be dead soon! Aedion needs to get over himself and seize happiness where he can. Lysandra has enough shit to deal with, she needs his support. Imy rooting for them, I really am.

It was lovely seeing Evangeline well and happy. She's truly a ray of sunshine. I hope she survives what's to come.

Chapter 2 - freaking Lorcan! I'm genuinely surprised he's alive. He sold them out, he sold Aelin out, to Meave! Rowan should have snapped his neck on that beach.

Chapter 3 - this was horrific and so difficult to read. Cain is evil, eveik to his very core. I don't know how Aelin can bare the torture. Her people should know what she's enduring for them. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

I've got my copy since yesterday! I'm planning on reading not more than 3 chapters a day for the same reason as you give, Charlie.

[Charlie]

Happy reading Saar!
Up to chapter 7 (view spoiler)[

Chapter 5 So Lorcan didn't crawl after Meave, he was actually going after Aelin. He still betrayed them, I won't forgive that. But maybe I don't hate him half as much now.

Rowan's pain is killing me. I want him to have his dream, he deserves that family so much.

Chapter 7

Dorian has a backbone! He was my least favourite character in previous books but he's definitely interesting. My theory is he'll learn from the spider how to shapeshift and sneak into Morath disguised as a slave. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Should we ask the mods to change the date, so that it can count for our competition?

[Charlie]

It will usually still count since we're buddy reading it, regardless of the thread we're using but we can ask for a change if you want :)

[Charlie]

Chapter 12 complete (view spoiler)[ Oh Aelin! I'm sitting in the break room at work and I'm actually crying. I can't stand this. Rowan needs to rescue her, immediately!

I can't believe she nearly broke that box. She is strong and fierce and one day she's going to rip Cain's throat out, I hope it's soon. (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

Up to chapter 29 (view spoiler)[ That was incredible!! Holy crap. I was so so scared for Aelin. And Fenrys! My heart is breaking for him.

I'm hoping Aelin and co get back to Aedion and co in time. All those months of shored up power, she could kill them all. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

It's the same for me :)

I'm still at chapter 1 (sorry, I'm a bit slower):
(view spoiler)[The part about the prince and the princess has a bit of a dark side, a bit of despair and it was well written. It holds expectations to the upcoming events. I'm wondering why there hasn't been an attack of Erawan yet. I can't imagine that he's waiting when the winter passes? Also, how long will Lysandra keep her disguise up? (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

Saar The Book owl wrote: "It's the same for me :)

I'm still at chapter 1 (sorry, I'm a bit slower):
[spoilers removed]"

I don't think (view spoiler)[ Erawan will want to wait too long though I'm thinking he might be hesitating because he saw what Aelin's army did to Meave's armada.

I think Lysandra will keep it up as long as she possible can, until it's clear she's not Aelin. Though I'm hoping Aelin will get back before that happens. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Re - picking this one up this weekend. How is it so far going?

[Charlie]

@Saar it's amazing! I've hit the 400 page mark and I've had to put it down, I'm too scared to continue! I can't take another 600 pages of this tension!

[Charlie]

474/ middle of chapter 56 (view spoiler)[ Go Manon! I'm rooting for you, don't die!! This fight is killing me, the anticipation is too much! (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

@Saar you read any more?

[Saar The Book owl]

Yes, but I've been so busy that I couldn't update. I'm reading this evening and will update tomorrow evening. Sorry for the silence :(

[Charlie]

No worries! Hope you're enjoying it.

[Saar The Book owl]

I'm at chapter 12 now, the Dutch translation. I was able to make a bit of progress today. Husband and son got the flue, so it was very quiet at home. Thoughts so far :(view spoiler)[everyone is everywhere at this moment. I'm wondering how and when they are coming together. I think Dorian is having a really dark side and I'm curious on how this will turn out. He asked Gavin of he was human and he didn't answer. So, that says enough. Thankfully Aelin has Fenrys by her side. This is a thousand times worse then Endovier. I don't think this will break her, but I do hope that she gives Cairn what he deserves. Also, this part is more mature, more serious with a lot of dark emotions. So far, this is my favorit part of the series. (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

@Saar I hope your husband and son feel better soon!

Re Dorian (view spoiler)[ I definitely think he has a bit of Valg blood in him. That could make things super interesting. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Thanks, Charlie. They're well now, but now I'm under the weather...

I'm up to chapter 21. Posting a quick update and then continue.
About Dorian: (view spoiler)[I think that Manon brings the worse out of him, or maybe for a bit, but it feels like he's getting power hungry. What he did with Cyrene. I didn't think that he would kill her. Maybe he's an out of control projectile at this moment. (hide spoiler)]
About Manon: (view spoiler)[It wasn't pretty what she did to the Crochan, but I think she had no other way to prove the urgency of the situation. I wonder what she'll do to prove that she's the rightfull witchqueen of the Crochan. (hide spoiler)]

About Lysandra and the rest of the party: (view spoiler)[It was a good decision to go south, but I wonder if Nox is to be trusted. I feel that it's a matter of time before the betrayal of Lysandra is noticed. What if she get asked to use her fire? And now Erawan knows that this isn't Aelin. It can go both ways: he leaves them alone or he's going to hunt them. (hide spoiler)]

About Aelin: (view spoiler)[I think Maeve just told her the censored version of her past with the 3 Valg - brothers. I hope that Aelin can convert the pressure that she is feeling inside into a burst of power to escape, but I fear the worst. She could get a ring around her neck and what will happen then? (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

I agree that Dorian (view spoiler)[ is a bit out of control, Manon really brings out his darker side. That being said, that's what we need in the war, it's about time he stepped up.

I think Lysandra and Aedion can only trust each other. Its a shame they can't do that at the moment, they really need to pull together.

I think Aelin is going to be broken by this or she'll emerge stronger, I'm scared to see which! (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

KOA is on hold for now! Saar and I are resuming later in the year if anyone wants to join us in a while.

[Katie]

Charlie wrote: "KOA is on hold for now! Saar and I are resuming later in the year if anyone wants to join us in a while."

Maybe if I catch up with the others I'll join you all for KOA ^^; Did you guys have a rough time of year in mind?

[Charlie]

@Katie we're not sure, just maybe in a month or two, just when we're both feeling it I think, so no rush :).

[Saar The Book owl]

No rush, Katie. Like Charlie said, a month or 2. I got caught up in other readings and I want to give this one my whole attention.

[Charlie]

Saar The Book owl wrote: "No rush, Katie. Like Charlie said, a month or 2. I got caught up in other readings and I want to give this one my whole attention."

I'm the same, I'd rather read it when i have time to dedicate to just this book and I'm not reading other things.

[Katie]

Thanks Charlie and Saar!! I know what you guys mean about playing catchup with books. I keep planning way too much ^^;

Hopefully we can find a nice slow month to read the last one :D

[Charlie]

@Katie exactly, I want to be able to focus on it and just enjoy it.

[Saar The Book owl]

@Katie: exactly my point :)

[Charlie]

So we're starting this one again soon!

[Katie]

Oh snap! When are you starting? I still need to read Tower of Dawn ^^;

[Charlie]

This week but I'm reading 5 other books at the same time so I'll be here a while :)

[Katie]

Okay! :D

[Saar The Book owl]

Take your time, Katie, just like Charlie I'm still reading other books. I've checked and I'm stranded on chapter 21. So, I'll continue this evening or tomorrow.

[Elinor]

I really want to read this with you guys it was great reading books 4 and 5 with you ! But I need to read Tower of Dawn first.

[Katie]

Thanks Saar! I shall I shall! Next time my ebook is in I'll have to reserve it for Tower of Dawn

Elinor, if you want I may be reading Tower of Dawn soon too :D

[Charlie]

Elinor and Katie feel free to read ToD then come back and read this, we'll be here to chat!

[Saar The Book owl]

Indeed and after that, I'm thinking to reread the series again :)

[Elinor]

Katie wrote: "Thanks Saar! I shall I shall! Next time my ebook is in I'll have to reserve it for Tower of Dawn

Elinor, if you want I may be reading Tower of Dawn soon too :D"

Ok ! I'm in !

[Katie]

Elinor Master of Gifs wrote: "Katie wrote: "Thanks Saar! I shall I shall! Next time my ebook is in I'll have to reserve it for Tower of Dawn

Elinor, if you want I may be reading Tower of Dawn soon too :D"

Ok !..."

Excellent! I'll keep you posted of when I get a copy :D

[Elinor]

Great ! :D

[Saar The Book owl]

I need to think back on the last book, on what happened there, but is it me or is (view spoiler)[ Aideon exhagerating a bit regarding Lysandra? I mean, it was a hard decision to take Aemin's place, but does he still needs to hold a grudge for that? (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

Hey Elinor! I’m starting the Tower of Dawn today!! Do you wanna discuss on the old forum of this group for that book? Let me know :D

[Charlie]

@Saar yes! (view spoiler)[ Aedion is being a huge drama queen. He needs to grow up, Lysandra did the right thing, in my opinion. (hide spoiler)]

[Saar The Book owl]

Charlie: absolutely!
But (view spoiler)[how did Maeve knew about the plans of Rowan? Can there be a betrayor somewhere? And Dorian is balancing on a very thin line between good and evil. He has his own agenda, but I don't know wat Manon will think of that. (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

@Saar (view spoiler)[ I can't remember! I'm thinking she's doesn't know his exact plans, she's just assumes he's going to do everything he can to find Aelin. (hide spoiler)]

[Charlie]

@Saar where you up to? No rush, Im just waiting until you catch me up before I read more :).