Realms of the Elderlings Series by Robin Hobb - Reading from 'The Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince (Realms of the Elderlings 0.5)' from February 8th 2019

[Natalie]

Haris wrote: "10-11: [Spoilers removed]."

(view spoiler)[I really hope that Kennit gets Kyle or something. As long as Wintrow and Vivacia survive (and all the "nicer" crew members) I don't particularly care what happens. Kyle deserves some SERIOUS karma :| (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Haris wrote: "12-13 [spoilers removed]

(view spoiler)[Oh my gawd you're right! She might end up as a pirate! :o Maybe on the Paragon or something? That would be neat!

...mostly I just really want more of the Paragon. Because he's (?) awesome. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Haris wrote: "14-15 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yesss... that would be great! Maybe she would get along well with Etta and they would become awesome female pirates? ;D (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Gillian wrote: "Chapter 16-17 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Oh gosh, I really hope that Etta gets a happy ending! Because she really just seems like an incredible woman, one that was just dealt a rather harsh hand in life *shrugs*

I'm curious to see what's going to happen with Wintrow too. I really want him to be able to be a priest again, but I'm not sure he's ever going to get the chance :/ (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Ooh... there is? I'm keen if I can fit it in this month! Seem to be pretty booked so far though 8'D

[Haris]

Natalie wrote: "Haris wrote: Chapter 2-3: [spoilers removed]

From what I can tell so far, I think that this book is based approx. 5 - 6 years after the end of the Farseer trilogy? Might be wrong..."

All I know is that between the first Fitz Trilogy and second Fitz Trilogy a lot of time has passed.

I think it's 3-5 years after the epilogue of Assassin's quest as it was referenced

[Haris]

Natalie wrote: "Ooh... there is? I'm keen if I can fit it in this month! Seem to be pretty booked so far though 8'D"

I know it 'cause I made it haha

[Haris]

20-21
(view spoiler)[ Ugh I thought Athlea was a kid on that way as well. Her first time sure was quite saddening. And I'm glad she's getting some recognition for her work. And her sister acting like that sure made me dislike her even more.

Also Wintrow is going back to his priest self, just when I thought he would change. And Malta sure will see what sort of trouble she produced to the family. I'm glad Kyle isn't back actually since he'd be just on that little brat's side once more (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 24-25 (view spoiler)[What has Malta gone and done now by keeping the scarf and letting the mysterious stranger know her name. I keep wondering if her family will try to marry her off to Delo Trell in order to keep her out of the hands of the Rain Wild people as this is where I think she is headed with all the political mistakes she is making.
I wondered how Althea was going to try and get the ships ticket in her real name. Sadly that was a huge failure. (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

22-23
(view spoiler)[Damn, serpents came into the play. They're sure pretty menacing creatures.

I can't believe Kennith got the stereotypical wooden pirate leg. That's kinda funny. Though Etta is quite a bad-ass on her own right. As the story progresses I seem to like her more and more.

Also, Wintrow is a character that keeps surprising me. Occasionally he acts like a courageous man and then there are times when he takes the coward's way out. (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

24-25
(view spoiler)[Damn, the politics with the Malta POV were sure heavy. All I know those things will have an important role.

Anyhow I can't believe Athlea was that gutsy to tell her real name. And that asshole of a captain is really sexist. Though it's kinda expected. I wonder tho if she will end up with Brashen once more
(hide spoiler)]

Did I just catch up? XD

[Gillian]

Haris wrote: "24-25
Damn, the politics with the Malta POV were sure heavy. All I know those things will have an important role.

Anyhow I can't believe Athlea was that gutsy to tell her real name. And that assho..."
I still have 4 chapters to get me up to date :(

[Gillian]

Chapter 26-27 (view spoiler)[Woohoo Malta opened the box lets hope she gets what she deserves.
Etta and Sorcor are just trying to do the best they can but Kennit is still nasty. He should consider himself lucky to be alive. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 28-29 (view spoiler)[Oh Wintro now you will never get back to the priesthood your father will force you to remain on the Vivacia.
Ronica made a huge mistake talking her husband into leaving everything to Keffria.
I love Amber's vision for Paragon its so romantic but at the same time I understand Paragon's desire not to be left beached on the shore. (hide spoiler)] up to date at last :)

[Haris]

Gillian wrote: "Haris wrote: "24-25
Damn, the politics with the Malta POV were sure heavy. All I know those things will have an important role.

Anyhow I can't believe Athlea was that gutsy to tell her real name. ..."

How can you be in lead and still be late haha. Anyhow, I'll try to catch up tomorrow or the next day

[Gillian]

Haris wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Haris wrote: "24-25
Damn, the politics with the Malta POV were sure heavy. All I know those things will have an important role.

Anyhow I can't believe Athlea was that gutsy to tell..."

lol I got behind in chapters the weekend of my daughter's engagement party said would make I would make the back up, everyone else fell behind also.

[Haris]

26-27
(view spoiler)[Malta is getting on my nerves even more. She's just abigger pain in the arse now that the story progresses. And I know she'll be in trouble for this.

And Etta was all right and Kennith's sexism spoiled everything it seems.
(hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Haris wrote: "26-27
Totally agree with both.

[Gillian]

Chapter 30-31 (view spoiler)[ Malta is going to be sorted by Reyn lol I bet his skin is not as bad as the other rain wild people as there was mention of his mothers skin being almost normal. I can't wait to see Malta's reaction to this news.
OMG what is the connection between Vavacia and the serpents. Wintro you foolish boy for setting the Vivacia on a path that could very well be destructive. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[Well all I learned from that chapter is that Malta has been spoiled absolutely rotten by her father and needs to learn to see past her own wants. And he called ALTHEA selfish! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 19: (view spoiler)[Well crap. Wintrow lost a finger... and while I’m sure being able to detach your mind from your body during the ‘surgery’ is useful... OUCH ._. I’m very curious as to whether Vivacia’s... absorbing... of the missing digit, and her thoughts of them now being ‘one’ have some significance for later.
—
Is that Amber? 😮 They’re trying to get her to use the wood from the Paragon in her carvings?
—
Ooh... that’s a good point. I wonder if Amber could ‘heal’ the wounds in Paragon’s physical form with her carving ability. The more there is of Paragon the more certain I am that he is going to be central to the storyline but I just don’t know HOW. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 20: (view spoiler)[Whoot! Go Althea! Saving Brashen from being... crimped... is that the same as conscripted?
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:o They kissed! And more besides 8’D Looks like the cindin has some inhibition lowering effects, huh?
—
And we learn some more about Althea’s past. Can I just say that Keffria is one stone cold bitch, and a terrible older sister? What the HELL. You do NOT call your 14yo younger sister a whore! And you certainly don’t make it out as though she is completely ruined and no longer worthy of being your family after she did one stupid thing! D: (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 21: (view spoiler)[Ooh... so Keffria is going to start taking over some of the responsibility of running the family, and also trying to essentially re-teach Malta? I think she’s going to be needing a LOT of luck for that... (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 22: (view spoiler)[So... someone is going to buy the Paragon after all? And what are these things worse than death that Paragon speaks of? Do they have anything to do with why Paragon may have killed his previous crew(s)?
—
Well that was by far the most brutal serpent attack yet. Shit ._.
—
...was that Kennit talking to Etta, or his wizardwood charm? Because I think it was the latter. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 23: (view spoiler)[I can’t believe that Wintrow left. He actually LEFT Vivacia! Poor Vivacia ;u;
—
Oh my gawd. Kennit lost a leg o.o
Better than his life.... but I did NOT expect that at all! Is he going to end up with a peg leg? Heck, maybe one made of wizardwood?
—
Poor Wintrow. Not that there’s any good way to be introduced to slaves or anything but... that was a harsh introduction ._.
—
Well shit. Hopefully Wintrow won’t end up as a slave himself? ._. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 24: (view spoiler)[So... Malta has now officially met with traders from the Rain Wilds. I think she’s also caught the eye of one... one that may be rather important in the long run if I’m not mistaken.
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Still more questions of the serpents... (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 25: (view spoiler)[Shit. All that and she didn’t get a damn ship’s ticket because the captain knew her ‘real’ name, and refused to give the ticket to a woman. Bastard.
—
Can I just say how great it is that Brashen was thrown out of the tavern for not being tidy enough? And that the fact that it has happened many times before (judging by the reactions of the guards) is hilarious? (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

28-29
(view spoiler)[Damn that Torg, that character is climbing onto the top of my hate list for this novel. And what kind of a crappy father is Kyle anyways?

Also Malta is being more and more spoiled in this book. Can't wait for her to face reality. (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

30-31
(view spoiler)[Wintrow is getting annoying. Stop blaming everyone and freaking do stuff already. Even Vivacia had enough of him.

Athlea could have solved everything by just talking about it? That's sad (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

32-33
(view spoiler)[Holy crap, so many twists and turns. And I freaking knew it, Kennith's gonna own Vivacia now. Though I wonder now what will Athlea do.

And yup Malta, you reap what you sow. Have fun kissing a toad (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

34-36
(view spoiler)[No Vivacia, don't! She'll fall for Kennith, I definitely don't want to see that. I mean what about Wintrow, and poor Athlea!
(hide spoiler)]

And I'm done!!!!!
Awesome, finally haha. Can't wait to read the next book but I will wait for you two

[Gillian]

I hope to get mine done today

[Natalie]

Congrats Haris! Hoping to have it finished by the end of tomorrow myself, but will see how I go XD

[Natalie]

Chapter 26: (view spoiler)[Ooh... looks like that Rain Wild guy has sent a courting gift Malta’s way ;D
—
Dun dun dun. Guess that means that Malta has officially accepted the courtship - against the will of her mother and grandmother. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 27: (view spoiler)[Etta has turned into a rather protective (and possessive) companion to Kennit. Did NOT expect for her to torture their prisoners in anger over what had happened to Kennit though... I’m fairly certain that’s not something that “whores” are trained in so... what the heck is her background? O.o (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 28: (view spoiler)[Shit. Wintrow has a slave tattoo now. I’m not entirely sure whether it’s a result of Torg not telling his father though... as much of a bastard as Kyle is, I wouldn’t put it past him purposely buying his son as a slave so that Wintrow won’t be able to escape him again ._.
—
Looks like Althea has a way home, and Brashen has a new job on a different ship, but I somehow doubt this will mean the two of the part 😛
—
I KNEW IT. Making Wintrow a slave for the sole purpose of staying on the Vivacia... though I wasn’t quite expecting Torg to be behind it. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 29: (view spoiler)[So Amber has made an offer on Paragon, huh? Curious to see how that will go...
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Oh look. Kennit’s leg is festering. But will he die or be brave enough to have more of his leg cut away, that is the question. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 30: (view spoiler)[Uh oh. The Festrew family has ceded the debt of the Vestrits to the Khuprus family? I imagine that means that they were going to offer to clear the debt as a courting gift or something, right? While that’s good... it certainly makes the situation rather delicate 8’D
—
...Looks like Caolwn very quickly averted THAT disaster ._. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 31: (view spoiler)[:o The serpents have found Vivacia! And apparently she is “like” to them? What does that mean?
—
Wow. So the Vivacia has decided to shut herself off from Wintrow to learn ‘who she is without him’? I’m curious as to what that could mean...
—
Well that was certainly an informative conversation with Ophelia... (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Chapter 32: (view spoiler)[Poor Gantry! 😭 He was trying to do some small bit of mercy and he gets killed for it because the slaves think he’s just like any of those other bastards on the ship. He should’ve taken Vivacia’s advice 😭😭😭 (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 33: (view spoiler)[Fighting for your lives (and your freedom) is all well and good and all... but did you have to kill a sailors whilst you’re in the middle of a storm? ._.
—
Well. At least Torg is gone.
—
They made it through the channel! Just in time for Kennit to catch up with them 😝 (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 34: (view spoiler)[Oh my gosh, YES! Go Ophelia! She’s managed to get the captain of her to allow Althea on board as ALTHEA, and also to allow her to act as mate until they reach Bingtown again! This is amazing!
—
Wait, what now? Does Brashen have some kind of past as a pirate? O.o (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 35: (view spoiler)[Go Vivacia! Refusing to let anyone harm Wintrow. Good on you! I know for certain that if they DID harm him you would be following the legacy of the Paragon and killing everyone on board 😐
—
Well that was an intriguing first conversation between Vivacia and Kennit... curious to see how that relationship will go. (hide spoiler)]

Finished! (view spoiler)[And who (or what) is “She Who Remembers” exactly? What significance does that hold, and what does she mean to the serpents? I’m not entirely sure that it’s NOT Vivacia to be honest but I’m definitely confused 8’D (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

Natalie wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]


(view spoiler)[As you can see the serpents were some other beings before the start of the story and it seems that they were different compared to their current shape, and the "She Who Remembers" is apparently the being that can empower them and make them glorious again. It is most probably Vivacia's prior form (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 32-33 (view spoiler)[ Wow its all going down on board Vivacia right now.
I don't know how Wintro is going to cope with the deaths of so many innocent sailors. I am so glad his instinct was to support Vivacia though.
I must admit I was happy they got rid of Torg but did they have to kill Gantry. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 34-36 (view spoiler)[ Kennit totally took me by surprise with his attitude and feelings for Vivacia there has to be more to this mans story than we have been told so far.
Looks like Althea will get her wish but it will do her no good now.
The serpents are starting to loose there sense of who they are is that a good thing or a bad thing, I guess we will find out eventually. "She Who Remembers" at this stage it could be anyone for me there is no one I could definitely post my finder at. (hide spoiler)]
Finished!!! What a great book that was. What book are we reading next?

[Haris]

Gillian wrote: "Chapter 34-36



This one I guess, as for the date I'll let you two decide :D

[Gillian]

I am fine with when ever you want I will just have to go into work if its going to be in the next 2 days as its a long weekend here and all my books are stored on my work computer.

[Natalie]

Yep! Mad Ship next! Ideally I'd like to start ASAP so that I can hopefully finish this month to use it for the Labyrinth challenge? 8'D

[Natalie]

Haris wrote: "22-23 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I love that Kennit is going to end up with the stereotypical pirate leg honestly XD That's so entertaining to me!

Etta is a badass and I love her :|

Wintrow is definitely I think stronger than he's been given credit for up until now. I think he would've made an incredible priest, but I somehow doubt that that will ever happen for him now with how things have gone... (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Haris wrote: "34-36 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I am super concerned for what is to come now that Vivacia is "owned" by Kennit ._. She's already been through SO MUCH MORE than any of the other liveships (except perhaps Paragon?) and I'm worried that she'll turn into another "mad" ship ._. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Gillian wrote: "Chapter 32-33 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I knowwww... I'm devastated that they killed Gantry, but at the same time considering what came next... he might've gotten a mercy killing there compared to being fed to the serpents or some of the other crap that happened to the other members of the crew ._. At least his death was over quick? (hide spoiler)]

[Haris]

Natalie wrote: "Yep! Mad Ship next! Ideally I'd like to start ASAP so that I can hopefully finish this month to use it for the Labyrinth challenge? 8'D"

There's no way Natalie :D
This next book has even more pages and it took us over a month to read the first book

[Haris]

Natalie wrote: "Haris wrote: "34-36 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[When you said I imagined Kennith being a pervert into ships. Wait, maybe that's it?! (hide spoiler)]

[Natalie]

Haris wrote: "Natalie wrote: "Yep! Mad Ship next! Ideally I'd like to start ASAP so that I can hopefully finish this month to use it for the Labyrinth challenge? 8'D"

There's no way Natalie :D
This next book h..."

Well I still want to aim for it! XD;;
(How many pages DOES it have... *runs off to check*)

[Natalie]

Eh. There's not TOO many more pages in the second one... 8'D

I can totally do it! *positive thinking, positive thinking, positive thinking...*

[Gillian]

Ok Natalie how many chapters do we need to do to get it done this month?

[Natalie]

Looks like there are 40 chapters, and there are approx. 20 days left in March.... should we aim for three a day, and then if we fall short we should hopefully have completed at least two a day? 8'D

(I'm also kinda rushing because I'll be overseas in April and I'm not sure how much reading I'll get done during that time ._.)

[Gillian]

Can anyone tell me what the page number was at the start of chapter 22? I believe we claim the pages we read even if it does not fit a category in this months challenge.

[Gillian]

I am willing to give it a try Natalie.

[Natalie]

Gillian wrote: "Can anyone tell me what the page number was at the start of chapter 22? I believe we claim the pages we read even if it does not fit a category in this months challenge."

I have no idea ._. I went by % personally 8'D
From what I can tell with my eBook, chapter 23 = 67% through. So just go by that? Then you can basically take the highest page count (for example, 1040 pages, which I used for posting for mine) then say x % read prior to March, so pages read in March = approx 343.2 by using math XD;;

[Natalie]

Gillian wrote: "I am willing to give it a try Natalie."

Brilliant <33

When did you want to start? c:

[Gillian]

I can start tomorrow.

[Gillian]

Natalie wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Can anyone tell me what the page number was at the start of chapter 22? I believe we claim the pages we read even if it does not fit a category in this months challenge."

I have no..."

Thanks heaps Natalie.

[Natalie]

Gillian wrote: "I can start tomorrow."

Tomorrow works for me!