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Oct 30, 2021 11:34PM
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Ok so let’s start tomorrow? Or today? (Nov 1)!!!?
Sounds good to me :-) Begin the month with a book
Finished the first 5 chapters...I'm enjoying the writing and the relationship between the sisters. What are your first impressions?
yess the writing feels very mystical and mysterious! it's slow enough where you get a lot of detail and can form a nice picture in your mind but not too slow to make it boring
it reminds me a bit of House of Hollow! have any of you read it before?
Oh I am just going to start it tonight!!
Haven't read House of Hollow, thought it would be a bit too scary haha and I don't really read horrorI agree with you on the writing, Bella.
Hey!!! I’m starting it today!!!!!!!! I’ve read a few pages so far and I can tell I’m gonna enjoy this one! Haven’t been big on scary stuff in the past but as I get older I can tell the things I like changes! I actually wanted to try some Stephen king because all my friends who read love him but horrors just never been my thing…. Suspense is as far as it goes lol
That's great, Courtney! I'm the same, like I've never read much fantasy, but I'm really get into that now, same with horror. I've read Grady Hendrix' vampire book, Dracula and Misery by Stephen King but those are not that scary in my mind. Even though this one has witches, it's classed more like historical fantasy I believe.
Right, I’m with you. I’ll have to check out the books u just mentioned another time. I really enjoy reading withYou guys and getting to know all of you!
Me too :-)Hopefully this will be another great book to discuss
Yes I think it is! I’m like 70 pages in and I think I’m gonna love it !!!!
Yay, I'm really enjoying it as well, I'm intrigues to uncover the past and how they ended up where they are. Will read a bit more tonight :-)
Yesss my two favorite genres fiction and history together plus a little fantasy (just a little) I also checked out her other book Ten Thousand Doors of January :)
I love those genres too. I know of it, but haven't read it yet, though I am thinking of picking up her other books. She also has A Spindle Splintered which is like a reimagining of Sleeping Beauty.
I’m enjoying this book so much… I want to read all of her books ASAP and I’m def going to try and get A Spindle Splintered. Would u guys be interested in any more of her books after we read A fire-keeper’s Daughter?
Oh wow! I haven't had much time to read yet! I'm just at the start! Hoping to catch up with u guys tomorrow.
That's great, Courtney! I'm enjoying it as well...to be honest I don't know where it's going but I'm curious to find out. I'm not at page 70 I think. I have Ten Thousand Doors on my Kindle and was looking at ordering A Spindle Splintered, so would be keen. All good, Vanessa, not that far into it yet.
I hope it’s as good as I’m thinking lol
I'm on chapter 9, haven't managed to read anything yesterday and probably not today either as have to pack for a little holiday. Going on a little trip on the South Island in NZ, first time in about 2 years and with a 15month old haha.
Oh that sounds great Corina, congratulations!! Lucky woman! I hope your holiday is wonderful!!!!
Thanks, Courtney, looking forward to it. Reading will still happen as it's not like you can stay out late with a toddler haha, just packing is a bit challenging
Hey Bella, yeah, fingers crossed we get some sunshine at the beach :-)But how are you enjoying the book?
Ya kinda. Like 230 pages. Lol No rush though I have so many I can catch up on waiting trust me. Enjoy every bit of holiday you get with your baby!
Wowza lol...I guess you are enjoying it then. Thank you :-)
Ya it’s an easy read… not like the best book I’ve read before and def not the best one we’ve read so far but still… it’s entertaining.
Oops I posted in the other thread. Anyways I finished it and without giving anything away I just wanna say that I was hoping for something way different out of this one. Can’t wait to read the Fire Keepers Daughter. Let me know when you guys finish!!!
LOL, that was fast, Courtney! Sounds like you are a bit disappointed? I haven't made any progress yet, fingers crossed for tonight. I didn't bring Fire Keepers Daughter with me, so I can't start it until after the 20th when back home.
Ya I mean it was entertaining for the first 350 pages lol but no no I’m in no rush at all! I want to know everyone’s opinions on it and I def want you to enjoy your family and holiday! Hope your having a great time!!
i need to finish this book within the next couple days as well, it's due back at the library soon :'( but I'll let you all know as soon as I finish!
Just made it to part 2...I like the bond between the sisters and finding out how they ended up being where they are. I feel like I'm missing something though...not sure why lol
yeah i get you! they don't reveal much, they give you little bits! I love the way the author ties into real history and relates it to the story!
I'm pretty much half way and I can say I actually didn't that reveal coming...
Hey guys! So sorry for being away! Was busy some things!I missed a lot! I hardly read anything... Hopefully will be able to catch up with Bella and Corina!
I’m glad you guys are catching up! Listen, whenever you guys get a chance go check out “City Of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert!!! For real so so good and I just know you guys would love this one too. I’ve pre ordered “Fire-keepers Daughter” do hopefully that will be here in the next two weeks.. And Bella I def loved the history tie in as well, my favorite part.
No worries Vanessa!Thanks for the recommendation, Courtney! It has been on my radar, but good to know you enjoyed it :-)
Courtney, I lovvveedd City of Girls!! Also, i found out the author of The Once and Future Witches is/was a history professor! :)
