Glass Sword [August 7, 2020]

[Margret, Caladan Brood Face]

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[Esrat_]

How does a thread exactly work?

[Charlie]

We just post our comments and thoughts as we read so we can discuss the book :). I usually like to post every few chapters or so, some people post more, some less, it's personal preference.

I've finished the first 2 chapters (view spoiler)[

So far I like that it jumps straight back into the action. The fight with the silvers was cool though I do feel it was a little rushed since book 1 just ended with a big fight.

I don't trust Farley or anyone in the rebellion honestly. I think everyone wants to use Mare.

I hope she and Cal can come to some sort of agreement. I know they're not exactly friends right now but I'm rooting for them! (hide spoiler)]

[Esrat_]

(Spoiler) I'm also rooting for Cal and Mare and have been even when Mare was engaged to Maven. There was always something suspicious about him. The rebellion also seems a bit suspicious to be honest

[Esrat_]

@charlie When do you plan to finish the book?

[Charlie]

@Esrat it'll probably take me about a week to get through I imagine.

Up to chapter 8 and you were right about the rebellion being suspicious (view spoiler)[, Mare has just been betrayed (again!) And now she's locked away with Cal.

I don't trust this general at all. He seems cruel and I don't like that I don't understand his motives. (hide spoiler)]

[Esrat_]

I am a slow reader and I wish I could be faster and read more books lol but wow congrats in the amount you have read so far @charlie

[Charlie]

No worries, take your time, I'll be here to chat whenever you read more :)

[Charlie]

13 chapters in (view spoiler)[ Mare was betrayed AGAIN. This is becoming a pattern.

I'm glad she's trying to save the new bloods and all but she needs to stop trusting people, especially people she doesn't know. (hide spoiler)]

[Esrat_]

Chapter 25 (spoiler)
The bulk of the book now has been about recruiting newbloods and training them. However, Cameron seems to be very problematic. There are too many lives at risk and Maven is so much more cruel than I expected him to be. He branded and scarred Mare, how heartless.
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[Charlie]

@Esrat to hide the spoilers you can use < not ( around the word Spoiler so it'll look like this, without the spaces:

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Insert text here, blah blah blah.

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[Charlie]

17 chapters in (view spoiler)[ I can't believe Maven branded Mare, that's crossing a line! I think she's going to kill him, in the end. (hide spoiler)]

[Esrat_]

I finished the book just last night and I was an emotional roller coaster to day the least. So much happens for sure

[Charlie]

@Esrat did you enjoy it? I'm still reading, up to chapter 20 now and (view spoiler)[ they've just found the dead baby, along with another note from Maven. It's so sickening, he's an absolute monster. (hide spoiler)]

[Esrat_]

Yes I did like the book, although some of the plots and scenes were very disturbing. How are you liking the book?

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I feel like Maven's obsession with Mare is just sick and all that he is doing to get her back and get back at her is absolutely disgusting and disturbing. How can someone be molded into such a monster?

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[Charlie]

@Esrat I agree completely about Maven.

I'm finished! (view spoiler)[ That ending! I can't believe Mare surrendered. Everything about it is wrong.

I really enjoyed this book but it wasn't as incredible as book 1 for me, something was missing. Still, a solid 4 stars.

Would you like to do book 3 next month? (hide spoiler)]

[Esrat_]

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Yes I couldn't believe Mare surrendered to Maven. But I also see it as an act to kind of try to redeem herself for all that she did in the past. She tried saving those that she loves.
I also agree that Glass sword wasn't the best book in this series.
I would have loved to do a buddy read with you again, however, I am now on the 4th book because I couldn't wait to find out what happens next. I am sorry. But no worries. Just tell me when you start the third book and I will reread it with you.
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[Charlie]

Ha wow, you flew through it! I've for high hopes it's good then!

[Esrat_]

whenever I start a series, I feel the need to finish it. I can't control myself lol unless the books are absolutely disappointing. Let me know when you start the next book and I'd like to join and re-read with you!

[Charlie]

Will do! Probably some time next month.

[Esrat_]

Whenever you're ready! :)