Katie's Character Corner [Buddy Reading Goodness]

[Katie]

2025 Buddy Reading Goodness
PS. Clicking the book titles will lead you to the discussion post for the year 📖



January 2025
1/14/25 - Spy x Family Series 13/???
1/15/25 - Red Rising (#1)
1/18/25 - Name of the Wind

February 2025
2/18/25 - Emily Wilde (#3)

September 2025
9/3/25 = House of Flame and Shadow

2025
Let me know if you want to read anything together <3



2024 Catch-up Discussions
5/1/24 - Animorphs 17-20 #17 ✅ / ★★★ #18 ✅ / ★★★ #19 ✅ / ★★★★★ #20 ✅ / ★★★★
5/6/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 10 - Spy x Family Series ✅ / ★★★★
5/20/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 11 - ✅ / ★★★★★
6/1/24 - Animorphs 21-24
7/1/24 - Animorphs 25-28
8/1/24 - Animorphs 29-32
8/16/24 - Way of Kings
9/1/24 - Animporhs 33-36
9/5/24 - Anne of Green Gables
9/17/24 - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
10/1/24 Animorphs 37-40

2022 OLD 2023 Plans
Wizard of the Pigeons: The 35th Anniversary Illustrated Edition
The Summer Tree
The Ones We're Meant to Find - YA (Jessica) - TBR
These Violent Delights (Hailee - YA club)
Kings of the Wyld #2 (Chris)

2023 Catch-up Discussions
8/1/22 Renegade's Magic [NEED TO START]
2/4/23 Hell Bent
5/1/23 Foundryside
5/10/23 The Hobbit
6/10/23 The Fellowship of the Ring
6/15/23 Leviathan Wakes
7/10/23 The Two Towers
8/10/23 The Return of the King
9/1/23 All Systems Red
??? Defiant (Skyward #4)

[Katie]

*Archived 2024 Buddy Reads*

~January 2024~
1/1/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 1 - Spy x Family Series (with Nyssa) ✅ / ★★★★
1/15/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 2 ✅ / ★★★★
1/1/24 - Invasion (#1) - Animorphs Series ✅ / ★★★★
1/8/24 - Visitor (#2) ✅ / ★★★★★
1/15/24 - Encounter (#3) ✅ / ★★★★
1/22/24 - Message (#4) ✅ / ★★★★
1/29/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 3 ✅ / ★★★★

~February 2024~
2/1/24 - Animorphs (#5-#8) - Animorphs Series #5 ✅ / ★★★★ #6 ✅ / ★★★★ #7 ✅ / ★★★★ #8 ✅ / ★★★
2/12/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 4 - Spy x Family Series ✅ / ★★★★★
2/26/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 5 ✅ / ★★★★

~March 2024<~
3/1/24 - Animorphs (#9-#12) - Animorphs Series #9 ✅ / ★★★★ #10 ✅ / ★★★
3/4/24 - ACOTAR ✅ / ★★★★
3/11/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 6 - Spy x Family Series ✅ / ★★★★
3/25/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 7 ✅ / ★★★★★

~April 2024~
4/1/24 - Animorphs 13-16 ✅ / ★★★★★ #13 ✅ / ★★★ #14 ✅ / ★★★ #15 ✅ / ★★★#16
4/8/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 8 - Spy x Family Series
4/22/24 - Spy x Family, Vol. 9 ✅ / ★★★★

~Archived Reads~
1/12/23 Lattes and Legends ✅ / ★★★
2/13/23 Reign & Ruin (Beena BR) ✅ / DNF
11/14/23 Bookshops & Bonedust ✅ / ★★★

[Siobhan]

Yayyy welcome to the dark side of scheduling! 😂

[Anni]

Hooray! I vote for adding Grey Sister and Shannara, as I will read those as well! :)

[Katie]

haha, right Siobhan? I didn't even know this discussion board existed ^^; It will make scheduling things much easier for the new year XD

Nice! Sir Anni, they already have some Buddy Reads in the words for those two books, so if you click the title link it will lead you to the discussion post. I couldn't find the Shannara one...but I know it's happening sometime this year ^^

[Chris]

Sir Anni wrote: "Hooray! I vote for adding Grey Sister and Shannara, as I will read those as well! :)"

And should add Holy Sister after Grey ;)

[Katie]

Chris wrote: "And should add Holy Sister after Grey ;)"

hahaha. Of course Chris XD Although, I may be in the less popular view of Red Sister...I'm nearly done with the book and I'm just not as ecstatic about it as others are. So for now I'm most likely going to but the Ancestors Series on hold for a while and see if I can get back into it later ^^;

[Chris]

Heh, that works Katie. I ended up doing that with his Prince of Thorns series and liked it much more when I went back to it later.

[Anni]

Katie wrote: "haha, right Siobhan? I didn't even know this discussion board existed ^^; It will make scheduling things much easier for the new year XD

Nice! Sir Anni, they already have some Buddy Reads in the w..."

I know and I already added them to my Tracker :) Shannara will be read in April, June and July, here are the Threads:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

I also wasn't too thrilled by Red Sister, but the book felt like a huge setup for Grey Sister, so I'm interested to see what will happen next :)

[Katie]

Excellent! Oh! Thank you for the Shannara schedule Sir Anni! Much appreciated ^_^

Right? Maybe that's part of the reason I didn't care for it? That and the fact I didn't really click with any of the characters. They were all just kinda meh to me. But this last chapter, wow, did not expect it O.O It will be interesting to see what follows :)

[Anni]

Katie wrote: "Excellent! Oh! Thank you for the Shannara schedule Sir Anni! Much appreciated ^_^

Right? Maybe that's part of the reason I didn't care for it? That and the fact I didn't really click with any of t..."

Yeah, I had the same problem with the characters... Also they all felt a little flat to me... I had the same problem with the broken empire trilogy, maybe Lawrence writing style and characters aren't my cup of tea after all... That was one of the reasons why I picked up the audiobook, for this trilogy, it requires less efford and so in generall I enjoy the books more :)

[Katie]

They really did seem that way. This is my first Lawrence book, so it's all new to me, but maybe it is his style of writing? hmm...

That's a good idea for the audiobook! I found Red Sister on Scrib and have been listening to it at work to catch up XD Less effort, for sure. And I love to hear the narrators get into their storytelling mode. But sometimes I need to rewind to some bits if my multitasking is failing. lol

[Chris]

The narrator for Broken Empire is really good too. I think that helped me with it.

[Katie]

Chris wrote: "The narrator for Broken Empire is really good too. I think that helped me with it."

Oh yeah? That's another trilogy by Mark Lawrence, right?

[Chris]

Yes, it is. Starting with Prince of Thorns.

The first time I read Prince, I liked it but wasn't blown away. So I never got to the others. Then last year I wanted to get back to them but had forgotten most of Prince. I listened to the audio and liked it a lot more than I had on my first reading. Finished the trilogy that way.

[Katie]

Chris wrote: "Yes, it is. Starting with Prince of Thorns.

The first time I read Prince, I liked it but wasn't blown away. So I never got to the others. Then last year I wanted to get back to them..."

Gotcha, gotcha. I find listening to the audiobooks in High Fantasy books can help a lot in that regard. Nice! Another series to look into XD

[Chris]

I agree, though depends on the series and a lot on the narrator.

I'm currently rereading Red Sister, and I'm finding the same thing - that I'm liking it more. I'll listen to Grey Sister again too and be ready for Holy Sister :)

[Katie]

Chris wrote: "I agree, though depends on the series and a lot on the narrator.

I'm currently rereading Red Sister, and I'm finding the same thing - that I'm liking it more. I'll listen to Grey Sister again too ..."

That's awesome :D

[Katie]

~January 2019~
01/01 Strange the Dreamer Laini Taylor ✅ / ★★★★★
01/14 Justice Calling - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet ✅ / ★★★★
01/25 Assassin's Apprentice Robin Hobb ✅ / ★★★★★
01/28 Murder of Crows - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet ✅ / ★★

[Katie]

~February 2019~
02/01 Muse of Nightmares Laini Taylor ✅ / ★★★
02/01 Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson ✅ / ★★★
02/11 Pack of Lies - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet ✅ / ★★★
02/13 Saga Series ✅ / ★★★★★
02/15 ArchEnemies Marissa Meyer ✅ / ★★★★
02/25 Hunting Season - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet ✅ / ★★★★
02/25 Royal Assassin - Farseer Trilogy ✅ / ★★★★

[Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥]

Love this!! Yes, I’m slowly stalking everyone’s lists. 😂🤣 I need to get mine done 🙄.

[Katie]

Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ wrote: "Love this!! Yes, I’m slowly stalking everyone’s lists. 😂🤣 I need to get mine done 🙄."

hehe, that's so cute Melissa XD Oh yeah? Any BR you're excited about starting?

[Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥]

Uh.... 🤣😂. You asked and my brain blanked! There are several but I can’t think. I’m not good at that 😃

[Katie]

Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ wrote: "Uh.... 🤣😂. You asked and my brain blanked! There are several but I can’t think. I’m not good at that 😃"

No worries haha XD

[Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥]

😊

[Katie]

~March 2019~
03/11 Heartache - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet ✅ / ★★★★
03/25 Thicker Than Blood - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet ✅ / ★★★★
03/25 Assassin's Quest - Farseer Trilogy ✅ / ★★★★

~April 2019~
04/01 The Queens of Fennbirn - Three Dark Crowns - Kendare Blake ✅ / ★★★
04/01 Two Dark Reigns - Three Dark Crowns - Kendare Blake ✅ / ★★★
04/08 Magic to the Bone - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet ✅ / ★★★
04/15 Throne of Glass Sarah J. Maas ✅ / ★★★

[Katie]

~May 2019~
05/05 Norse Mythology ✅ / ★★★★
05/06 River of No Return - The Twenty-Sided Sorceress Series - Annie Bellet - (On Hold)
05/08 Mistborn (already read, follow thread) ✅
05/15 Crown of Midnight - Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas ✅ / ★★★
05/22 Well of Ascension - Mistborn #2 - Brandon Sanderson ✅ / ★★★★★
05/25 Ship of Magic - Liveship Traders #1 - Robin Hobbs ✅ / ★★★

May has been such a great month of Buddy Reads!!! I may have fallen a bit behind, but I've loved the books I've read nonetheless ^~^ Mistborn being my favorite by far :D

[Charlie]

Looks like you had a great month Katie! Well of Ascension really is excellent, I kind of wish I was re-reading it!

[Katie]

Charlie wrote: "Looks like you had a great month Katie! Well of Ascension really is excellent, I kind of wish I was re-reading it!"

Thanks Charlie! I really did! Well of Ascension surprised me so many times, especially at the end there. Gosh, I'm lovin' this series :D

Have you read all of the Mistborn books? I know there are a few...The third one has started in the Buddy Reads, you're welcome to join...but I'm sure you're pretty packed with books yourself at the moment XD

[Charlie]

Katie wrote: "Charlie wrote: "Looks like you had a great month Katie! Well of Ascension really is excellent, I kind of wish I was re-reading it!"

Thanks Charlie! I really did! Well of Ascension surprised me so ..."


I've read all of them (read the original trilogy twice!) and I'm pretty packed with BRs right now but I'll probably stalk the comments to see what everyone thinks.

The ending to WoA really was excellent. I just didn't see any of it coming!

[Katie]

Charlie wrote: "I've read all of them (read the original trilogy twice!) and I'm pretty packed with BRs right now but I'll probably stalk the comments to see what everyone thinks.

The ending to WoA really was excellent. I just didn't see any of it coming!"

So it is meant to be a trilogy then? I thought there were a few more after those? How does it work then? XD

I can totally understand you wanted to read them twice! They're so good!

Right? Same here, same here O.O

[Charlie]

Katie wrote: "Charlie wrote: "I've read all of them (read the original trilogy twice!) and I'm pretty packed with BRs right now but I'll probably stalk the comments to see what everyone thinks.

The ending to W..."

Yeah, The first 3 Mistborn books are a complete trilogy and then the Wax and Wayne books are set hundreds of years later but in the same world. They're also great but not on the same level as the original trilogy in my opinion.

[Anni]

I actually liked Mistborn Era 2 better :) I had some issues with the pacing in the first trilogy... But it's complaining on a really high comfort level, I enjoyed all of them :)

[Katie]

@Charlie - Ohhh, so it is infact a different set of novels, just using the same world. At first I'm thinking we'll see some of the old cast again...but if 100 years have passed...ehhh...chances are slimmer XD

@Anni - Comfort level is an important thing though Anni! I've read so many well written stories that didn't connect with me as much because of the slower pacing (or characters I suppose, lol). Like with Hero of Ages, I loved loved loved how everything was tied up in the end. But the majority of the book is fairly slow paced...with little reveals every couple chapters or so. I know every book can't be a thriller and fast paced...but still XD

Regardless, can't wait to check out that Wax and Wayne series later in the year :D Thanks for your opinions on the series you two ^^

[Charlie]

I'm sure you'll enjoy them Katie, they're fab books.

[Katie]

Charlie wrote: "I'm sure you'll enjoy them Katie, they're fab books."

yay! :D

[Katie]

~June 2019~
06/05 The Hero of Ages - Mistborn #3 - Brandon Sanderson ✅ / ★★★★
06/15 Heir of Fire - Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas ✅ / ★★★★
6/24 Mocking Jay - Hunger Games ✅ / ★★★
6/25 The Mad Ship - Liveship Traders ✅ / ★★★

Keepin' that book train a-going :D

[Katie]

So it looks like August is gonna consist of playing catchup and planning for more books XD

[Katie]

~July 2019~
07/15 Queen of Shadows - Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas ✅ / ★★★★
07/25 Ship of Destiny - Liveship Traders - Robin Hobbs ✅ / ★★★★★

~August 2019~
8/10 Sorcery of Thorns - YA ✅ / ★★★
08/15 Empire of Storms - Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas ✅ / ★★★★

[Katie]

~September 2019~
09/23 An Ember in the Ashes (Ahdam) - ✅ / ★★★
09/25 Fool's Errand - Tawny Man's Series - Robin Hobb ✅ / ★★★★★

[Katie]

~October 2019~
10/17 Vicious - Villians Series - V.E. Schwab - (Angela & Aakash) - ✅ / ★★★★
10/21 Bear and the Nightingale - ✅ / ★★★
10/25 Golden Fool - Tawny Man's Series - Robin Hobb - ✅ / ★★★★

~November 2019~
11/20 Vengeful - Villians Series - V.E. Schwab - ✅ / ★★★★
11/25 Fools Fate - Tawny Man's Series - Robin Hobb - ✅ / ★★★★

[Siobhan]

Hi Katie! How are you? Just dropped by to see if you'd be up for reading Five ​Dark Fates soon? Maybe in January? I'd love to get that series finished, and we made it through the others together! :) I was talking to Charlie and she is up for it.

[Katie]

Hey Siobhan! I'm doing well! Just doing last minute holiday shopping and such. ^^; Christmas came up so fast! How about yourself?

I'd love to read Five ​Dark Fates with you guys! January works for me! Just know a rough time period so I can rent it from my library :D So is this actually the last book? Or is there going to be more? lol

[Siobhan]

Katie wrote: "Hey Siobhan! I'm doing well! Just doing last minute holiday shopping and such. ^^; Christmas came up so fast! How about yourself?

I'd love to read Five ​Dark Fates with you guys! J..."

Glad you're well :) I'm good thanks, same with the last minute Christmas shopping! I'm anxiously waiting on some Amazon deliveries and hoping they come on time! 😅

I'm wide open for January, do you have anything scheduled to avoid? I'll check Charlie's tracker then we can set a date.

I think this is supposed to be the last book, fingers crossed. You never know these days! She might spring another one on us! XD

[Katie]

I have so much last minute shopping to do as well ^^; I hope you get your packages on time!

Excellent! I think you already saw but I have a few books scheduled for January so far. Mostly re-reads though. So sometime at the end of January would be nice :D

Fingers crossed for sure! ~ I need a resolution for these girls XD

[Siobhan]

Yes sorry! I asked that question then thought duhhh I'm on your tracker, I'll check myself 😂
Charlie is good with end of January too! :) Let's say Sat 25th?

[Katie]

Clever! lol XD

Excellent! let's go for the 25th then! Are we going to use the YA forum again?

[Siobhan]

Yep yep, let's use that thread :)

[Katie]

Siobhan wrote: "Yep yep, let's use that thread :)"

Yay!

[Katie]

~January 2020~
1/2 Slow Regard of Silent Things ✅ / ★★★★★
1/12 Alanna: The First Adventure - Song of the Lioness Quartet - (12th every month) - (Shaitarn) ✅ / ★★★★
1/13 A Wizard of Earthsea - (Bea) ✅ / ★★★
1/25 Five Dark Fates ✅ / ★★★

~Spontaneous BR~
1/20 Sword of Destiny (katherine & Timelord) ✅ / ★★★★★
Sometime in Jan....ASAP really...The Last Wish✅ / ★★★★★
1/30 Blood of Elves - The Witcher Series ✅ / ★★★
1/30 Six of Crows - Six of Crows Series ✅ / ★★★★

Managed to make it through Jan. with a bunch of awesome buddy reads <3 We'll see how Feb. goes with those more massive tomes O.O