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Week 1: May 10, Chapters 1-8, Hosted by Dab of Darkness
Week 2: May 17, Chapters 9-18, Hosted by Tethyan Books
Week 3: May 24, Chapters 19-26, Hosted by Over the Effing Rainbow
Week 4: May 31, Chapters 27-36, Hosted by Beauty is a Sleeping Cat
Week 5: June 7, Chapters 37-45, Hosted by Igret's Corner
Week 6: June 14, Chapters 46-54, Hosted by Books Without Any Pictures
Week 7: June 21, Chapters 55-63, Hosted by Dolce Bellezza
Week 8: June 28, Chapters 64-73, Hosted by Lynn’s Book Blog
Week 9: July 5, Chapters 74-83, Hosted by EmmaMaree.com
Week 10: July 12, Chapter 84-END, Hosted by Over the Effing Rainbow
Nancy Heath has volunteered to be a back up host throughout the read along, should the need arise. Thanks Nancy!
I'd like to participate (: What is expected of hosts? Discussion questions?
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Yup, just come up with 4-6 questions from that week's reading and send it out a few days before the post day :)
Anya wrote: "Celine wrote: "I'd like to participate (: What is expected of hosts? Discussion questions?"Yup, just come up with 4-6 questions from that week's reading and send it out a few days before the post..."
That sounds doable ^_^ Would the questions be sent out through email then?
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Yup, just come up with 4-6 questions from that week's reading and send it out a few days be..."
Hmm, I'm not sure, that's how we did it before we made this group, but it might make sense just to post them here now? What do you think Susan?
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Yup, just come up with 4-6 questions from that week's reading and send it ou..."
Welcome Celine!
And, yes, I thought we would keep doing the email list, at first at least. We'll also post everything here too. So, shoot me an email (nrlymrtl@gmail.com) to be included in the weekly emails.
Thanks, Susan
Well, this is bizarre . . . I was idly looking for something to read the other evening and decided to read this title. I'm nearly finished now, and I am away until the end of May, so I can't really join the read along. However, if you go on to read the rest of the series I will tag along.Enjoy! :)
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That would be great! I love this series, so I hope others find it as awesome as I do and want to read along the second, and perhaps, the 3rd book.
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Thanks for poking me in the ribs so I would get this together.
Week 1: May 10, Chapters 1-8, Hosted by Dab of Darkness
Week 2: May 17, Chapters 9-18, Hosted by Tethyan Books
Week 3: May 24, Chapters 19-26, Hosted by Over the Effing Rainbow
Week 4: May 31, Chapters 27-36, Hosted by Beauty is a Sleeping Cat
Week 5: June 7, Chapters 37-45, Hosted by Dab of Darkness (unless someone else wants to host)
Week 6: June 14, Chapters 46-54, Hosted by Books Without Any Pictures
Week 7: June 21, Chapters 55-63, Hosted by Dolce Bellezza
Week 8: June 28, Chapters 64-73, Hosted by Lynn's Book Blog
Week 9: July 5, Chapters 74-83, Hosted by Dab of Darkness (unless someone else wants to host)
Week 10: July 12, Chapter 84-END, Hosted by Over the Effing Rainbow
Allie at Tethyan Books
Lisa at Over the Effing Rainbow
Lynn at Lynn's Book Blog
Grace at Books Without Any Pictures
Caroline at Beauty Is a Sleeping Cat
Lauren at Violin in a Void
Celine at Nyx Book Reviews
Bellezza at Dolce Bellezza
Susan (me) at Dab of Darkness
And here is the post of the schedule on my blog: http://dabofdarkness.com/2015/04/27/k...
We're starting oh-so-soon! Can't wait :D
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I am so looking forward to sharing this book. I'll be listening to the audiobook version for my second time.
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Chapters 1-8
1) Here we have the earliest days of Phedre's life, and we have the story of Elua and his followers. Did you note any similarities between Phedre's beginning and Elua's stories? Do you enjoy having these stories upfront or would you rather have had the stories shuffled in later with an adult Phedre looking back?
2) Hyacinthe has become Phedre's one true friend. Do you think she is the same for him? The dromonde, or fortune telling, fascinates Phedre. Do you have a fortune telling story?
3) The Midwinter Masque on the Longest Night is a long held tradition in Terre D'Ange. What stood out for you? Have you been to such a fete?
4) Anafiel Delaunay has many secrets. How do you think those secrets will shape Alcuin and Phedre?
5) Delaunay has a saying; All knowledge is worth having. Do you believe this is so?
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Also, I assume there's an amended email list now that we're underway? I know a couple of people had to drop out...
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And I'll get the modified email list out to folks. We have a new participant!
Here is mine: http://www.nyxbookreviews.com/posts/kushiels-dart-readalong-week-one/I'll probably keep doing these on Mondays if you guys don't mind. I'd rather not double-post.
I've really been enjoying the read along so far :D
Week 2 The Questions (posts go up May 17th):1) In these chapters, Phèdre finally gets to have her own dedication ceremony. Were you surprised by what they did with the dove? Also, do you think it is fair to ask people to make a life decision about serving Naamah at such a young age?
2) Sex ed is definitely different in Terre d’Ange. Do you think the Showing was useful for the teenagers? Do you think, at their age, you would have appreciated something like the book-learning they received in the art?
3) Hyacinthe has some neat theories about Delauney’s past. What is your favorite theory?
4) Phèdre seems to be making a name for herself as an anguissette, known for never giving the signale. Do you think she would ever actually choose to use the signale, even if she were in real danger? Do you think her inability to do so might get her into trouble?
5) Do you think Alcuin is enjoying his career as much as Phèdre, or do you think he has a different focus? Do you think their differing appeals and tastes will drive them apart?
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I'll probably keep doing these on Mondays if you guys don't mind. I'd rather not double-post.
I've really been ..."
It's totally fine to post on Mondays. Whatever works for you.
Susan
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http://overtheeffingrainbow.co.uk/201...
Sorry for the scatterbrain this week, guys!
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Also, I went ahead and read the next bunch of chapters and OMGYOUGUYS *flails wildly*
I am running behind schedule this week-- didn't manage to get my post up before going on a weekend trip! My week 6 will be up sometime tomorrow :).
I got my week 6 post up, a little late here: https://jameswitherspoon.wordpress.co...Now, I'm finally caught up, so I'll be able to post as scheduled!
Mine for this week is finally up: http://tethyanbooks.blogspot.com/2015...I should be back on schedule for this weekend, too :).
My Week 8 post is belatedly up: http://emmamaree.com/kushiels-dart-re...And my Week 9 questions are below.
(SPOILERS FOLLOW FOR Chapters 74-83)
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1) Hyacinthe being trapped on the isle is a particularly cruel punishment for the people-loving Prince of Travellers. If you had his choice – a cutthroat life back in Night’s Doorstep, surrounded by friends and adventures, or a lonely but safe and privileged life on the island – which would you choose, and why?
2) Phedre remarks that the island people are truly human, and very different from d’Angelines with god blood in the veins. Through the story, the lines between myth and reality have become steadily blurrier: the gods are gone but they’ve left a kind of magic behind, and faces can rise up from the ocean. Is Phedre’s conceit just a form of Terra d’Ange vanity, or do you think there’s really something inhuman about the d’Angelines?
3) Phedre doesn’t share any of the details of her last night with Hyacinthe. After her no-holds-barred descriptions of previous lovers, this scene really standards out as unique. How do you feel about Phedre’s goodbye, and Hyacinthe leaving the spotlight? How do you think Hyacinthe will keep himself occupied in his new life -- will he create a network on the island like he did on Night’s Doorstep, spying on the affairs of the world?
4) When Phedre's addressed as “Delauney’s Whore” by Ghislain de Somerville, everyone around Phedre draws a blade to defend her honour. Was it an over-reaction, or a fitting sign of Phedre’s new rank in society? How much has Phedre’s self-confidence evolved through the story?
5) We’ve nearing the end of the story, and it’s been a heart-breaking ride this week, so let’s step back and look at the wider world of Terra d’Ange. If you were part of the Court of Night-Blooming Flowers, which house which you end up in? Have you changed enough from your childhood self that it would it be different from the House that raised you?
6) Moving even further beyond the Court of Night-Blooming Flowers, where this all began, and into the wide world: if you could belong anywhere in this world, where would you be? Sunning yourself in exotic Persian-inspired Khebbel-im-Akkad, fighting in rainy Alba, or harsh Skaldia, sleeping in front of crackling fires on a pile of warm furs? Would you be roaming in the Long Roads with the Tsingano, a scion of the Night’s Court, a player in the theatre or a pub landlord on Night’s Doorstep?
Where would you like to be most, out of everywhere, and where would you absolutely *hate* to be stuck in?
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1. Isidore d'Aiglemort comes back into play for the battle against the Skaldi, and Phedre takes a huge risk to turn him from an enemy back into an ally - to a point, at least. And d'Aiglemort's one demand is to have Waldemar Selig left to himself on the battlefield... What were your thoughts on Terre d'Ange's unlikely hero, when all the dust settled?
2. After the war, we get a wedding! Ysandre and Drustan survive to unite their people after all. Did you think they'd both get this far, and do you have any thoughts on how this union (political, romantic, or both) might turn out?
3. Melisande is finally discovered, and brought before the Queen to be punished for her treason. Though, of course it's not as simple as that with her... Were you surprised at all when she escaped? And do you have any ideas about who might have aided her?
4. Ysandre and Drustan aren't the only ones to get their happy ending - well, up to a point, anyway. Phedre and Joscelin try on the quiet country life, and it goes well for a while... Once again Phedre is unable to forget, or be forgotten by, Melisande - wherever she is. Do you think Phedre will return to her old life, as we leave her contemplating? If so, is her choice the right one?
These are all the questions I have for this round, but as always feel free to add your own thoughts on anything I missed that's worth a mention!
Week 1: May 3, Chapters 1-8
Week 2: May 10, Chapters 9-18
Week 3: May 17, Chapters 19-26
Week 4: May 24, Chapters 27-36
Week 5: May 31, Chapters 37-45
Week 6: June 7, Chapters 46-54
Week 7: June 14, Chapters 55-63
Week 8: June 21, Chapters 64-73
Week 9: June 28, Chapters 74-83
Week 10: July 5, Chapter 84-END
Allie has volunteered to host. Who else would like to host a week or two? If you do, just let me know which week(s) you would like.