The Oremere Chronicles Series by Helen Scheuerer -> Starting April 7th, 2019

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

In a realm where toxic mist sweeps the lands and magic is forbidden, all Bleak wants is a cure for her power.

Still grieving the death of her guardian and dangerously self-medicating with alcohol, Bleak is snatched from her home by the Commander of the King’s Army, and summoned to the capital.

But the king isn’t the only one interested in Bleak’s powers.

The leader of an infamous society of warriors, the Valia Kindred, lays claim to her as well, and Bleak finds herself in the middle of a much bigger battle than she anticipated.

Heart of Mist is the gripping first book in The Oremere Chronicles, a fantasy series of epic proportions.

[Hannah]

Ch 15 - (view spoiler)[I am finding Bleak a little annoying. Maybe because her voice in my head is a little whiny. What are the ages of all these character? I seem to have missed that. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 17 - (view spoiler)[ The saving grace of this book is Fiore and Swinton. I dont like Henri or Bleak even if their names are cool. (hide spoiler)]

[Hannah]

Ch 30 - (view spoiler)[ Holy cannoli, Bleak has some badass powers! Mind reading and making peoples heads explode?! Get it girl. Her and Henri being a team has made me like them more. (hide spoiler)]

[Hannah]

Final: (view spoiler)[What the fuck, somebody better go fucking rescue Bren or I will riot. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

starting the first book tomorrow since I will be working from home :)

[Hannah]

Alaina wrote: "starting the first book tomorrow since I will be working from home :)"

Im getting the second one tonight I want to know what happens lol

[Hannah]

Ch19 - (view spoiler)[I believe the word 'What' is used around 19 billion times and it makes me v. angry. Also Im confused about how the magic works in this world? Bleak can now influence others thoughts? When did she learn how to do that? (hide spoiler)]

Ch 29 - (view spoiler)[So Dash is now going to be both older looking and magically more mature just in time to create a love triangle. At least someone is finally going to go get poor Bren who Im guessing is the third royal child. On an unrelated note, what is with Swinton and this serving girl? Why is he not more weirded out about the fact she was sent there on purpose? (hide spoiler)]

[Hannah]

Ch 39- (view spoiler)[Hm I guess I was wrong about Bren, I wonder who the other prince will be... Im also here for Swintons redemption arc. (hide spoiler)]

Final - (view spoiler)[Um, the tailor for sure killed that dude to hid something right? (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina, Head of Monthly Challenges & Keeper of BR Threads]

Ch. 10: (view spoiler)[Ugh, Bleak. We meet again. (hide spoiler)]
Ch. 20: (view spoiler)[I'm kind of happy re-reading this because everything is making a bit more sense. Also Bleak is sort of growing on me. Hopefully this continues.. (hide spoiler)]
Ch. 30: (view spoiler)[Okay, yes, it's official. Bleak is a totally badass and I'm enjoying her a bit more. Just sort of wish her name was more likable. Ugh. (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[UGH THIS ENDING GETS ME EVERY GOD DAMN TIME. SAILING INTO THE MIST? ARE THEY GONNA DIE? IDK I NEED THE NEXT BOOK STAT. (hide spoiler)]