Storm and Fury (February 2022) Buddy Read Discussion - Violet & Ilse, Jessica, Mina

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Welcome to the Storm and Fury Buddy Read Discussion thread! This thread officially opens on February 1st and anyone can join at any time. Please keep in mind that spoilers are allowed in this thread but only up to the group's current reading place. Do not spoil the book if you've read further than the group. Any extra days can be used to catch up!

Each day we will be reading by chapters or page numbers. Page numbers are an approximation based on the hardcover or paperback that is the default on Goodreads. The suggested Buddy Read discussion schedule is as follows:

Week of 02/01
February 01: Chapters 1
February 02: Chapters 2
February 03: Chapters 3
February 04: Chapters 4
February 05: Chapters 5
February 06: Chapters 6

Week of 02/07
February 07: Chapters 7
February 08: Chapters 8
February 09: Chapters 9
February 10: Chapters 10
February 11: Chapters 11
February 12: Chapters 12
February 13: Chapters 13

Week of 02/14
February 14: Chapters 14
February 15: Chapters 15
February 16: Chapters 16
February 17: Chapters 17
February 18: Chapters 18
February 19: Chapters 19
February 20: Chapters 20

Week of 02/21
February 21: Chapters 21-22
February 22: Chapters 23-24
February 23: Chapters 25-26
February 24: Chapters 27-28
February 25: Chapters 29-30
February 26: Chapters 31-32
February 27: Chapters 33-34

Week of 02/28
February 28: Chapters 35-36

PARTICIPANTS
~ Violet
~ Ilse
~ Jessica
~ Mina

[Jess]

Did anyone start yet? I read on my lunch break since I wasn’t sure what time zone you are all in.

[Violet]

I read the first chapter! It was alright

[Jess]

I’m going to try and not google what Trinity is supposed to be. But I have a bad track record of ruining things like that for myself.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I'm going to start it a bit later, because I can't control myself and read only one chapter a day 😂

[Violet]

I have a bad habit of skipping ahead as well! And I'm trying really hard not to. haha

[Violet]

Alright. First 4 chapters in...it's getting better. I'm a little more interested

[Violet]

I uh...read a lot of this book last night. lol Up to chapter 30 oops haha

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

😂😂 this would've been me if I had started it

[Violet]

haha! it's not even that I'm particularly enjoying it lol, it's just an easy read and I'm curious

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Oh-oh not particularly enjoying it doesn't sound that good 😅

[Jess]

The only reason I’m not skipping ahead is because I’m reading a bunch of other books.

[Violet]

it's not bad! But it feels 2005-07 ish. I had no intention of skipping ahead but I wanted to know what she was so, I kept reading and then before I knew it I was 30 chapters in haha!

[Jess]

It does have that feel! Yeah, I really want to know what she is.

[Violet]

I'm so sorry everyone...but I finished it.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

😂 no worries. I had planned to pick it up in a day or two, and binge it.. if it's interesting enough.. I see you gave it 2 stars 😅

[Jess]

I ended up reading a few chapters today… I want to know what happens and keep reading. It definitely feels like a quick read. BUT I wouldn’t say it’s her best work.

[Violet]

I did give it 2 stars lol, I've read better even if I was interested. Not 100%, but I think this is my first time reading this author. pretty sure.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I read a few of her books. Two books I think in her Lux series, and yeah they were not good. Also one YA mystery which I liked.. and of course now the new Blood and Ash books, which I enjoyed much more. But yeah, I hadn't had high hopes for this book 😅

[Violet]

oh! she wrote Lux? I think I read the first book a long long time ago. Don't remember my take on it though

[Violet]

now that we're on chapter 13...what is everyone's thoughts?

[Jess]

I still need to finish the last book in the Lux series. Wasn’t really loving the fourth one but I’m determined to finish the series now.

I finished the book too… I’ll probably read the second and third since I’m curious what will happen and I already own them. I’m a sucker for the exclusive dust jackets.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I didn't get notification for the last 3 msgs.
Yes, she wrote Lux. I liked the first one because it was such a hit of nostalgia, but that nostalgic feeling didn't last because I couldn't look past the cringe in book two. Books have gotten better since that series, and since I missed out reading it then when I didn't know better.. now it's too late for it.

Guess what? Someone *me* started the book.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Chapter 1. She can't see good at night so naturally she sneaks out..at night..to face demons...at night. Yeah, smart.

Chapter 9. Zayne's clan raising a half warden, half demon.. that sounds so familiar. I'll have to go through her books to see if she has something like that.

Finished chapter 10, and I'm so curious. Is she like Michael or something like that? Since I haven't read books with gargoyles or know anything more about them I have no idea what to think. Demons, light and a righteous fire with a sword make me think of angels and... well she said her father is around but not here..

So generally, this is much better than Lux 😂 The writing has improved, some of the things are still a bit eh, but all in all I'm enjoying this. I have to finish another book, but if not I would've continued binging this.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Oh no.. this is like a spin off, and there really is a book with the half warden, half demon character.

[Violet]

Yes, Zayne is mentioned in a different story. I don't know the details though.

I was also thinking of reading the next two books. I'm curious.

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

I decided to put the book on hold. I want to read the book with Zayne's friend first. But I liked what I read here.

[Violet]

Ok! Let us know what you think, I'm not interested enough to start a different series. But I already own this trilogy, which is why I'm definitely going to finish it. One day, lol

[Violet]

Jess, what did you think of (view spoiler)[the twist? where her friend was evil the whole time? it felt very "out of nowhere" in my opinion (hide spoiler)]

[Jess]

Wait. What’s the other book with Zaynes friend?

[mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator]

Jess wrote: "Wait. What’s the other book with Zaynes friend?"

This one White Hot Kiss

[Jess]

Thank you. Ugh now I need another trilogy.