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Duration: April 1 - 30, 2024
COMPLETED: 21 of 24 Tasks
Level: Truest Believer/Curse Breaker: 19-24 tasks
The Plot
β π Read a book set in a small town. | Winterkill ~ 4/7
β π° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN. | Night Stalker ~ 4/24 | Erin McClain
Henry Mills ~ Truest Believer
β π Read a book with a spell or curse is used. | Walking in a Witchy Wonderland ~ 4/15
β π° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry. | Everyone on This Train is a Suspect ~ 4/29 | Henry McTavish
Emma Swan ~ The Ugly Duckling
β π Read a book with a law enforcement character. | At the River ~ 4/6
β π° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete. | You Slay Me ~ 4/9
Mary Margaret ~ Snow White
β π Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school. | The Vanishing Stair ~ 4/4
β π° Read a book with a white cover. | Dark in Death ~ 4/15
David Nolan ~ Prince Charming
π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. -OR-
β π° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover. | One Grave at a Time ~ 4/5
Regina Mills ~ Evil Queen
β π Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover. | Pawsitively Poisonous ~ 4/15
β π° Read a book where a character creates a fake life. | The Witch of Tin Mountain ~ 4/18
Ruby "Red" Lucas ~ Red Riding Hood
β π Read a book with a shifter character. | Witches Get Stitches ~ 4/16
β π° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry. | Leveage in Death ~ 4/22
Mr Gold ~ Rumplestiltskin
β π Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. | I Feel Bad About My Neck ~ 4/6
β π° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN. | Excuse Me While I Disappear ~ 4/8
Neal Cassidy ~ Baelfire
π Read a book with a MC who is a thief. -OR-
π° Read a book which is set in a land with magic. | Always Practice Safe Hex ~ 4/27
Belle Gold ~ Princess Belle (Beauty)
β π Read a book where someone is held prisioner. | A Faint Cold Fear ~ 4/28
β π° Read a book with a library or books on the cover. | Dime a Demon ~ 4/23
Killian Jones ~ Captain Hook
β π Read a book with a military character (active or retired). | Second Chance Pass ~ 4/1
β π° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple. | Midnight Marked ~ 4/2
Mother Superior ~ The Blue Fairy
π Read a book with a strict leader or character. -OR-
β π° Read a book with a blue cover. | Eve & Adam ~ 4/30
Glutton for fairy Tail punishment, me.Truest Believer/Curse Breaker: 19-24 tasks
βοΈπ Read a book set in a small town. -OR-
Very small town.βοΈπ° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN.
CH: Megan McDonaldβοΈπ Read a book with a spell or curse is used. -OR-
Cassandra is cursedβοΈπ° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry.
Jenny is adopted.βοΈπ Read a book with a law enforcement character. -OR-
Will Trent works for the GBI.βοΈπ° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete.
The Man and The Boy have to travel to the coast in a post apocalyptic nightmare.βοΈπ Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school. -OR-
The story takes place in a 7th grade classroom.βοΈπ° Read a book with a white cover.
π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. -OR-
βοΈπ° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover.
βοΈπ Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover. -OR-
βοΈπ° Read a book where a character creates a fake life.
Fitcher is not what he appears.βοΈπ Read a book with a shifter character. -OR-
Austin is a shifterβοΈπ° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry.
Veris carries tokens with her.βοΈπ Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. -OR-
Yellow cover.βοΈπ° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN.
Elizabeth Peters in RUMPLESTILTSKINπ Read a book with a MC who is a thief. -OR-
βοΈπ° Read a book which is set in a land with magic.
βοΈπ Read a book where someone is held prisioner. -OR-
Mafge is held prisonerβοΈπ° Read a book with a library or books on the cover.
βοΈπ Read a book with a military character (active or retired). -OR-
Many current and former military charactersβοΈπ° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple.
(Max and Leon)βοΈπ Read a book with a strict leader or character. -OR-
(Shiba has strict rules)π° Read a book with a blue cover.
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HOB - Once Upon a TimeTotal: 24/24
1. Read a book set in a small town.
Polyglot: How I Learn Languages - βοΈβοΈβοΈ
2. Read a book with MC's initials in EMMA SWAN.
How Not to Fall Apart: Lessons Learned on the Road from Self-Harm to Self-Care - βοΈβοΈ
3. Read a book with a spell is used.
The Hypnotic Gastric Band - hypnosis is like a spell - βοΈβοΈβοΈ
4. Read a book where a character is adopted.
The Purest Bond: Understanding the HumanβCanine Connection - βοΈβοΈ
5. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Anyone Can Do It - βοΈβοΈ
6. Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete.
Bird: The Life and Music of Charlie Parker - to free himself from his drug addictions, which he fails to do - βοΈβοΈ
7. Read a book with scenes in a school.
The Weight of Beautiful - βοΈβοΈ
8. Read a book with a white cover.
The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance - βοΈβοΈβοΈ
9. Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme.
Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success - βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
10. Read a book with trees on the cover.
Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment - βοΈβοΈ
11. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
24 Hours in Ancient China: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There - βοΈ
12. Read a book where a character creates a fake life.
Spotify Teardown: Inside the Black Box of Streaming Music - bots are created, which are fake lives - βοΈβοΈ
13. Read a book with a shifter character.
Gender Rebels: 30 Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Heroes Past and Present - through gender affirmative surgery, various characters shifted to the gender they felt they really were - βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ
14. Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing they carry.
Michael Jackson: The Magic, The Madness, The Whole Story, 1958-2009 - white glove - βοΈβοΈβοΈ
15. Read a book with a yellow cover.
Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe - βοΈβοΈ
16. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN.
How to Slay a Dragon: Building a New Russia After Putin - βοΈβοΈ
17. Read a book with a MC who is a thief.
The End of Reality: How Four Billionaires are Selling a Fantasy Future of the Metaverse, Mars, and Crypto - βοΈβοΈ
18. Read a book which is set in a land with magic.
Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe - βοΈβοΈ
19. Read a book where someone is held prisoner.
Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam - βοΈβοΈ
20. Read a book with books on the cover.
Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out - βοΈ
21. Read a book with a military character (active or retired).
The Devil's Dictionary - βοΈ
22. Read a book with a perfectly matched couple.
Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York's Legendary Chelsea Hotel - Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen - βοΈβοΈ
23. Read a book with a strict leader or character.
Phil Jackson: Lord of the Rings - βοΈ
24. Read a book with a blue cover.
The Secret to Everything: How to Live More and Suffer Less - βοΈβοΈβοΈ
How could I say no to Killian? πTruest Believer/Curse Breaker: 19-24 tasks
completed: 16
π Read a book set in a small town. -OR-
π° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN. - The House by the Sea (A: Santa Montefiore)
π Read a book with a spell or curse is used. -OR- Parker Pyne Investigates
π° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry. - To Say Nothing of the Dog - MC is Ned Henry
π Read a book with a law enforcement character. The River's Edge
π° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete. - A Silent Death - MC needs to catch a fugitive who has gone to ground and is plotting revenge
π Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school. The Will of the Many - mostly takes place in a school
π° Read a book with a white cover.
π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. -OR-
π° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover.
π Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover. A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon - female on the cover is a witch
π° Read a book where a character creates a fake life. Hand For A Hand MCs daughter goes undercover in a criminal organisation
π Read a book with a shifter character. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry - A Harry Potter scarf
π Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. -OR-
π° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN. The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen with Nigel Slater (A: nigel Slater)
π Read a book with a MC who is a thief. - Shards of a Broken Crown - Lots of thief characters, as the thieves' guild is important to the story
π° Read a book which is set in a land with magic. Covenants
π Read a book where someone is held prisoner. - Cibola Burn - Naomi is locked up by the RCE
π° Read a book with a library or books on the cover.
π Read a book with a military character (active or retired). A Perfect Cornish Escape - MC's love interest was in the military
π° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple. Escape to Darling Cove
π Read a book with a strict leader or character. -OR- The Year of Taking Chances - One of the MCs has a ridiculously strict boss
π° Read a book with a blue cover
HOB - Once Upon a TimeTruest Believer/Curse Breaker: 19-24 tasks
5/24
π Read a book set in a small town. -OR-
π° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN.
by Heather Fawcett 4/4 4βπ Read a book with a spell or curse is used. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry.
π Read a book with a law enforcement character. -OR-
π° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete.
π Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school. -OR-
π° Read a book with a white cover.
π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. -OR-
π° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover.
π Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character creates a fake life.
π Read a book with a shifter character. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry.
π Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. -OR-
π° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN.
π Read a book with a MC who is a thief. -OR-
π° Read a book which is set in a land with magic.
by Rebecca Ross 4/1 4βπ Read a book where someone is held prisioner. -OR-
π° Read a book with a library or books on the cover.
by Meg Shaffer 4/2 4βπ Read a book with a military character (active or retired).
by Ana Huang 4/2 3βmale mc is a retired navy
π° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple.
by Cara Bastone 4/3 4βπ Read a book with a strict leader or character. -OR-
π° Read a book with a blue cover
Once Upon A TimeTruest Believer/Curse Breaker: 19-24 tasks
β π Read a book set in a small town. -OR-
Exiles by Jane HarperRating: 5 stars
Finished: 18/04/2024
How it fits: Set in Marralee Valley, a small town in South Australia
β π° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN.
Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey finished 02/04/2024 4 stars MC is Winona Mae Montgomeryβ π Read a book with a spell or curse is used. -OR-
The Eternity Code by Eoin ColferRating: 5 stars
Completed: 08/04/2024
How it fits: Healing magic is used
β π° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry.
Mischief in Mudbug by Jana DeleonRating: 4 stars
Completed: 06/04/2024
How it fits: Sabine LeVeche is adopted and searching for birth family
β π Read a book with a law enforcement character. -OR-
Hunted on the Fens by Joy EllisRating: 5 stars
Completed: 10/04/2024
How it fits: D.I. Nikki Galena is a law enforcement character
β π° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete.
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry JamesRating: 4 stars
Completed: 03/04/2024
How it fits: Isabel returns home to dying cousin
β π Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school. -OR-
Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosRating: 4 stars
Completed: 24/04/2024
How it fits: Takes place at Basgiah War College
π° Read a book with a white cover.
β π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. -OR-
The Arabian Nights Several stories feature a rags to riches themes Finished 05/04/2024 5 starsβ π° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover.
Touch & Go by Lisa Gardner finished 13/04/2024 5 starsπ Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover. -OR-
β π° Read a book where a character creates a fake life.
Aunty Lee's Chilled Revenge by Ovidia YuRating: 4 stars
Completed: 03/04/2024
How it fits: Allison takes sister's identity
π Read a book with a shifter character. -OR-
β π° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry.
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb finished 13/04/2024 5 stars Roarke carries a button of Eve'sβ π Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. -OR-
Immoral by Brian FreemanRating: 4 stars
Completed: 10/04/2024
How it fits: yellow cover
β π° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN.
Death By Gumbo by Phil EdwardsRating: 3 stars
Finished: 11/04/2024
How it fits: P and E in RUMPLESTILTSKIN.
β π Read a book with a MC who is a thief. -OR-
The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar by Steve HiggsRating: 4 stars
Finished: 05/04/2024
How it fits: Thief on cruise ship
β π° Read a book which is set in a land with magic.
The Complete Fairy Tales by Hans Christian AndersenRating: 4 stars
Finished 16/04/2024
How it fits: multiple magical creatures in stories
β π Read a book where someone is held prisioner. -OR-
Blood Work by Michael ConnellyRating: 5 stars
Finished: 06/05/2024
How it fits: Graciela and her son Raymond are held prisoner at the end
π° Read a book with a library or books on the cover.
β π Read a book with a military character (active or retired). -OR-
Running Blind by Lee ChildRating: 4 stars
Finished: 21/04/2024
How it fits: Jack Reacher is ex military
β π° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple.
Doctors by Erich SegalRating: 5 stars
Finished: 19/04/2024
Barney Livingstone and Laura Castellano are a perfectly matched couple
β π Read a book with a strict leader or character. -OR-
Inferno by Dan Brownβ π° Read a book with a blue cover.
Dark Water by Robert BryndzaRating: 5 stars
Completed: 08/04/2024
How it fits: Dr. Sinskey, director of W.H.O. is a strict character
Rating: 4 stars
Completed: 06/04/2024
How it fits: Blue cover
Once Upon A TimeApril 2024
King/Queen: 10-12 tasks 23/24 DONE
1 π spell or curse is used - Both The Witches at the End of the World Chelsea Iversen 4/14
π° MC's initials in EMMA SWAN = Adrien English A Dangerous Thing Josh Lanyon 4/20
2 π teacher character and with scenes in a school -OR- The Secrets of Bones Kylie Logan 4/23
π° white cover Heather Vogel Frederick 4/4
3 π featuring a rags to riches theme -OR- The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle Taryn Souders 4/21
π° forest or trees on the cover Neely Tubati Alexander 4/7
4 π witch on cover -OR- April Asher 4/2
π° character creates a fake life -- Teddy Fay Obsession Stuart Woods 4/1
5 π shifter character -OR- Crux Moira Rogers 4/5
π° character has a signature article of clothing "Smokie Bear Hat" Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, And Dying In The National Parks Andrea Lankford 4/14
6 π gold (or yellow) cover -OR- Leidy Klotz 4/3
π° author's initials in RUMPLESTILTSKIN Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things Maya Prasad 4/4
7 π MC who is a thief -OR- The Killing at Kaldaire House Kate Parker 4/24
π° set in a land with magic Con & Conjure Lisa Shearin 4/25
8 π someone is held prisoner -OR- Fatal First Edition Jenn McKinlay 4/1
π° books on cover Paige Shelton 4/16
9 π military character -OR- (Delta Force Heroes) Rescuing Emily Susan Stoker 4/6
π° perfectly matched couple Swamp Spies Jana Deleon 4/11
10 π strict leader or character -OR-
π° blue cover Walking on My Grave Carolyn G. Hart 4/23
11 π with a law enforcement character - County Kerry Garda Some of Us Are Looking Carlene O'Connor 4/1
π° one character has a very hard task - MC struggles to find proof about current crimes and the family curse A Midnight Puzzle Gigi Pandian 4/2
12 π set in a small town -OR- Second Creek MS Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly Robert Dalby 4/15
π° MC's initials in EMMA SWAN Mamie Mason Bert and Mamie Take a Cruise John Keyse-Walker 4/1
The Plotπ Read a book set in a small town. -OR-
π° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN.
.. Henry Mills ~ Truest Believer
π Read a book with a spell or curse is used. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry.
.. Emma Swan ~ The Ugly Duckling
π Read a book with a law enforcement character. -OR-
π° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete.
.. Mary Margaret ~ Snow White
π Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school. -OR-
π° Read a book with a white cover.
.. David Nolan ~ Prince Charming
π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. -OR-
π° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover.
.. Regina Mills ~ Evil Queen
π Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character creates a fake life.
.. Ruby "Red" Lucas ~ Red Riding Hood
π Read a book with a shifter character. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry.
.. Mr Gold ~ Rumplestiltskin
π Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. -OR-
π° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN.
.. Neal Cassidy ~ Baelfire
π Read a book with a MC who is a thief. -OR-
π° Read a book which is set in a land with magic.
.. Belle Gold ~ Princess Belle (Beauty)
π Read a book where someone is held prisioner. -OR-
π° Read a book with a library or books on the cover.
.. Killian Jones ~ Captain Hook
π Read a book with a military character (active or retired). -OR-
π° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple.
.. Mother Superior ~ The Blue Fairy
π Read a book with a strict leader or character. -OR-
π° Read a book with a blue cover.
***COMPLETED**Started:4/1/24
Completed:11/3/24
Books read:24/
β The Plot
A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed. Emma Swan's world is turned upside down when the son she gave up 10 years ago knocks on her door. Holding a book of fairy tales he claims are real, he tells her that she is not only in the book but that she is the only hope of freeing a town called Storybrooke from an evil curse. Emma Swan faces her unlikely destiny in a small town called Storybrooke in Maine.
π Read a book set in a small town. -OR-Teach Me-5/9/24
π° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN-Sarah J. Maas-Crown of Midnight-6/2/24
.β Henry Mills ~ Truest Believer
Henry seeks out his biological mom who he believes can break the curse cast by the Evil Queenβ¦.if he can convince her that it's all real and get her to come to Storybrooke.
π Read a book with a spell or curse is used. -The Kidnapper's Accomplice-6/9/24
π° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry-Emily Henry-Happy Place-4/2/24
β Emma Swan ~ The Ugly Duckling
Emma comes to Storybrooke at the urging of her son (Henry) and in time becomes the sheriff of the town. She is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, and is supposed to save the town from the forces of evil.
π Read a book with a law enforcement character. -OR-The Final Girl Support Group-5/25/24
π° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete-The Alchemist-5/14/24
β .. Mary Margaret ~ Snow White
Mary Margaret is a teacher in Storybrooke. Like all of the people in Storybrook, doesn't remember her past. Emma convinces her to read a from Henry's storybook to a comatose man in the hospital.
π Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school-The Love Hypothesis-4/5/24
-OR-
π° Read a book with a white cover-A Good Girl's Guide to Murder-4/21/24
β . David Nolan ~ Prince Charming
Nolan grew up as a poor peasant on a farm in the Enchanted Forest. He has an identical twin brother, James, who is adopted by King George and raised as royalty. Upon James death, David agrees to take his place as the Prince and eventually marries Snow White.
π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. The Awakening-7/13/24
π° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover-Written in Red-4/29/24
β . Regina Mills ~ Evil Queen
Regina became a skillful horseback rider and powerful witch in the Enchanted Forest. She created the town of Storybrooke with a curse to get revenge on Snow White. She is the mayor of Storybrooke and the adoptive mother of Henry.
π Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover.The Wedding Witch-11/3/24 -OR-
π° Read a book where a character creates a fake life-Terms and Conditions-5/2/24
β Ruby "Red" Lucas ~ Red Riding Hood
In the Enchanted Forest, Ruby lives with her overly protective granny who constantly insists that Red wear her hooded cloak (which is enchanted to keep Red from turning into a wolf.) Ruby works as a waitress at Granny's Diner in Storybrooke where the curse holds her back from turning into a wolf, but she still can use her sensitive smell and hearing.
π Read a book with a shifter character. -OR-Murder of Crows-5/19/24
π° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry-Hooked-4/12/24
β .. Mr Gold ~ Rumplestiltskin
Rumplestiltskin is a powerful and immortal practitioner of dark magic who was feared throughout the Enchanted Forest, known for making deals with people. When transported by the Dark Curse, Rumplestiltskin Harry lost his beastly appearance and became the mysterious pawnshop owner known as Mr. Gold.
π Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. -The Guest List-4/6/24
π° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN-Sarah J. Maas-The Assassin and the Underworld-4/16/24
.β . Neal Cassidy ~ Baelfire
Baelfire is the son of the village coward, Rumplestiltskin. Bae is given a magic bean where he and Rumple can travel to a land without magic. Only Bae makes the trip through the portal. He changes his name to Neal, becomes a thief and eventually meets and falls in love with Emma Swan. He betrays her and she is sent to jail. (Henry is Neal and Emma's son.)
π Read a book with a MC who is a thief. -The Coworker-5/20/24
π° Read a book which is set in a land with magic-Vision in Silver-5/29/24
β .. Belle Gold ~ Princess Belle (Beauty)
Belle is held in the underground asylum as a prisoner, until Jefferson frees her and tells her to find "Mr. Gold". She works at the library in Storybrooke until she remembers being Rumble's maid and falling in love with him; they are reunited for a time.
π Read a book where someone is held prisioner.-Tinderbox-5/31/24
π° Read a book with a library or books on the cover-Love, Theoretically-9/30/24
β Killian Jones ~ Captain Hook
Once a respectable member of the King's Navy, Killian Jones eventually turned to piracy after finding out that his king was corrupt, and became pirate captain of the Jolly Roger. Killian has a long and storied history with Rumple (who actually is responsible for his "hook".) Killian is Emma's one true love.
π Read a book with a military character (active or retired). -OR-Deadly Night-4/13/24
π° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple-Never Lie-4/17/24
β . Mother Superior ~ The Blue Fairy
The Blue Fairy is the strict leader of the fairies in the Enchanted Forest. When somebody wishes upon the blue star, it can summon the Blue Fairy, who may grant the wish. In Storybrooke, under the Dark Curse, she becomes the head nun called Mother Superior. Much like her fairy form back in the Enchanted Forest, Mother Superior is very strict.
π Read a book with a strict leader or character.-Tempt Me-5/6/24
π° Read a book with a blue cover-The Wife Upstairs-4/9/24
Once Upon A TimeApril 2024
King/Queen: 10-12 tasks
COMPLETION POST 23/24 DONE
1 π spell or curse is used - Both The Witches at the End of the World Chelsea Iversen 4/14
π° MC's initials in EMMA SWAN = Adrien English A Dangerous Thing Josh Lanyon 4/20
2 π teacher character and with scenes in a school -OR- The Secrets of Bones Kylie Logan 4/23
π° white cover Heather Vogel Frederick 4/4
3 π featuring a rags to riches theme -OR- The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle Taryn Souders 4/21
π° forest or trees on the cover Neely Tubati Alexander 4/7
4 π witch on cover -OR- April Asher 4/2
π° character creates a fake life -- Teddy Fay Obsession Stuart Woods 4/1
5 π shifter character -OR- Crux Moira Rogers 4/5
π° character has a signature article of clothing "Smokie Bear Hat" Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, And Dying In The National Parks Andrea Lankford 4/14
6 π gold (or yellow) cover -OR- Leidy Klotz 4/3
π° author's initials in RUMPLESTILTSKIN Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things Maya Prasad 4/4
7 π MC who is a thief -OR- The Killing at Kaldaire House Kate Parker 4/24
π° set in a land with magic Con & Conjure Lisa Shearin 4/25
8 π someone is held prisoner -OR- Fatal First Edition Jenn McKinlay 4/1
π° books on cover Paige Shelton 4/16
9 π military character -OR- (Delta Force Heroes) Rescuing Emily Susan Stoker 4/6
π° perfectly matched couple Swamp Spies Jana Deleon 4/11
10 π strict leader or character -OR-
π° blue cover Walking on My Grave Carolyn G. Hart 4/23
11 π with a law enforcement character - County Kerry Garda Some of Us Are Looking Carlene O'Connor 4/1
π° one character has a very hard task - MC struggles to find proof about current crimes and the family curse A Midnight Puzzle Gigi Pandian 4/2
12 π set in a small town -OR- Second Creek MS Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly Robert Dalby 4/15
π° MC's initials in EMMA SWAN Mamie Mason Bert and Mamie Take a Cruise John Keyse-Walker 4/1
I almost got them all!!!! 21 out of 24. So close.
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Susan Stoker (other topics)Paige Shelton (other topics)
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1 Month Challenge - Individual
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2024
Challenge Rules
π HOB Standard Challenge Rules Apply
π Graphic Novels are ACCEPTED for this challenge!
π You may use or ignore "A, An, The" from the title.
π Choose your level and complete that number of tasks
π Have fun!
Levels:
Dwarf: 1-3 tasks
Fairy: 4-6 tasks
Prince/Princess: 7-9 tasks
King/Queen: 10-12 tasks
Hero/Villain: 13-18 tasks
Truest Believer/Curse Breaker: 19-24 tasks
Everyone loves a good Fairy Tale, well, almost everyone! There are lots of variations of the tales, both good and dark. Join us while we take a look at the Fairy tale characters .... Storybrooke style!!
A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed. Emma Swan's world is turned upside down when the son she gave up 10 years ago knocks on her door. Holding a book of fairy tales he claims are real, he tells her that she is not only in the book but that she is the only hope of freeing a town called Storybrooke from an evil curse. Emma Swan faces her unlikely destiny in a small town called Storybrooke in Maine.
π Read a book set in a small town. -OR-
π° Read a book with MC's inititals in EMMA SWAN.
Henry seeks out his biological mom who he believes can break the curse cast by the Evil Queenβ¦.if he can convince her that it's all real and get her to come to Storybrooke.
π Read a book with a spell or curse is used. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character is adopted or named Henry.
Emma comes to Storybrooke at the urging of her son (Henry) and in time becomes the sheriff of the town. She is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, and is supposed to save the town from the forces of evil.
π Read a book with a law enforcement character. -OR-
π° Read a book where one character has a very hard task or journey to complete.
Mary Margaret is a teacher in Storybrooke. Like all of the people in Storybrook, doesn't remember her past. Emma convinces her to read a from Henry's storybook to a comatose man in the hospital.
π Read a book with a teacher character or with scenes in a school. -OR-
π° Read a book with a white cover.
Nolan grew up as a poor peasant on a farm in the Enchanted Forest. He has an identical twin brother, James, who is adopted by King George and raised as royalty. Upon James death, David agrees to take his place as the Prince and eventually marries Snow White.
π Read a book featuring a rags to riches theme. -OR-
π° Read a book with a forest or trees on the cover.
Regina became a skillful horseback rider and powerful witch in the Enchanted Forest. She created the town of Storybrooke with a curse to get revenge on Snow White. She is the mayor of Storybrooke and the adoptive mother of Henry.
π Read a book with a horse or witch on the cover. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character creates a fake life.
In the Enchanted Forest, Ruby lives with her overly protective granny who constantly insists that Red wear her hooded cloak (which is enchanted to keep Red from turning into a wolf.) Ruby works as a waitress at Granny's Diner in Storybrooke where the curse holds her back from turning into a wolf, but she still can use her sensitive smell and hearing.
π Read a book with a shifter character. -OR-
π° Read a book where a character has a signature article of clothing or item they carry.
Rumplestiltskin is a powerful and immortal practitioner of dark magic who was feared throughout the Enchanted Forest, known for making deals with people. When transported by the Dark Curse, Rumplestiltskin Harry lost his beastly appearance and became the mysterious pawnshop owner known as Mr. Gold.
π Read a book with a gold (or yellow) cover. -OR-
π° Read a book whose author's initials can be found in RUMPLESTILTSKIN.
Baelfire is the son of the village coward, Rumplestiltskin. Bae is given a magic bean where he and Rumple can travel to a land without magic. Only Bae makes the trip through the portal. He changes his name to Neal, becomes a thief and eventually meets and falls in love with Emma Swan. He betrays her and she is sent to jail. (Henry is Neal and Emma's son.)
π Read a book with a MC who is a thief. -OR-
π° Read a book which is set in a land with magic.
Belle is held in the underground asylum as a prisoner, until Jefferson frees her and tells her to find "Mr. Gold". She works at the library in Storybrooke until she remembers being Rumble's maid and falling in love with him; they are reunited for a time.
π Read a book where someone is held prisioner. -OR-
π° Read a book with a library or books on the cover.
Once a respectable member of the King's Navy, Killian Jones eventually turned to piracy after finding out that his king was corrupt, and became pirate captain of the Jolly Roger. Killian has a long and storied history with Rumple (who actually is responsible for his "hook".) Killian is Emma's one true love.
π Read a book with a military character (active or retired). -OR-
π° Read a book with a perfectly matched couple or your favorite couple.
The Blue Fairy is the strict leader of theΒ fairiesΒ in theΒ Enchanted Forest. When somebody wishes upon the blue star, it can summon the Blue Fairy, who may grant the wish.Β In Storybrooke, under the Dark Curse, she becomes the head nun called Mother Superior. Much like her fairy form back in the Enchanted Forest, Mother Superior is very strict.
π Read a book with a strict leader or character. -OR-
π° Read a book with a blue cover.