⭒April 2025 BotM - Of Fire and Ash [Discussion]⭒

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Wow!🤩 That’s really nice of your librarians, Jazzie. Mine have no idea who I am!

[Jasmine (Jazzie)]

Yeah! They're really sweet like that! Oh really? Honestly, I'm not too sure how well they'd remember who I am if it wasn't for the fact that I always have holds to pick up. 😅

[Mary Emma]

Sharon wrote: "How’s everyone doing with OFAA? It’ll be time to pick May’s book soon. It goes so fast!"

I’m several chapters in, and enjoying it so far! But it’s a big book; I’ll have to step it up if I’m going to finish by the end of the month! 😅

[EllieJellyBean :D, ⭒assistant mod⭒]

I just started and sharing the book with Mary Emma, so we shall see if I finish in time. 😂

[Angela]

Sharon wrote: "Congratulations on the new job, Angela! Yes, the characters will eventually intersect, but maybe not as soon as you hope."

Thank you!!☺️

I'm making slower progress than I'd like in general, but still enjoying it.

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Mary Emma wrote: "Sharon wrote: "How’s everyone doing with OFAA? It’ll be time to pick May’s book soon. It goes so fast!"

I’m several chapters in, and enjoying it so far! But it’s a big book; I’ll have to step it u..."

I have the kindle edition, so I had no idea XD

It must be hard now that you are sharing!😉

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Angela wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Congratulations on the new job, Angela! Yes, the characters will eventually intersect, but maybe not as soon as you hope."

Thank you!!☺️

I'm making slower progress than I'd like in..."

That's understandable. I am glad to hear you are enjoying it!

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

EllieJellyBean :D wrote: "I just started and sharing the book with Mary Emma, so we shall see if I finish in time. 😂"

I can't imagine having to share.😩

[Jessica]

I just started it yesterday, and I am loving it already. 😍 It's so epic and the Rohan vibes ....

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

That’s great to hear, Jessica! Yes, it definitely has those vibes.🤩

[Jasmine (Jazzie)]

So, I was able to pick up OFAA yesterday! I'm hoping to start it by this evening, if not sooner.

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

That’s amazing that your library still had it for you! I hope you enjoy it, Jazzie.😍

[Jasmine (Jazzie)]

Yeah! Thank you!!

[Jasmine (Jazzie)]

Yeah! Thank you!!

[Mary Emma]

I am definitely not going to finish Of Fire and Ash before the month ends. 😅
(I tried, guys!)

[✨ tazannah - not accepting friend requests ✨, ⭒spiritual leader⭒]

You have a week after the month ends to claim points Mary Emma!

[Mary Emma]

Oh, ok! I guess there’s still hope!

[✨ tazannah - not accepting friend requests ✨, ⭒spiritual leader⭒]

Yep

[EllieJellyBean :D, ⭒assistant mod⭒]

WHAAA I DIDNT KNOW THATT

THERE IS HOPEEE

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

EllieJellyBean :D wrote: "WHAAA I DIDNT KNOW THATT

THERE IS HOPEEE"

How far are you, Ellie??

[EllieJellyBean :D, ⭒assistant mod⭒]

Almost half way! I just passed Mary Emma. 😁

[Mary Emma]

I will catch up and pass you again, Ellie. 😤

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

The race is on!🏃‍♀️

[EllieJellyBean :D, ⭒assistant mod⭒]

Yeah I’m not making it 😅
I’m just reading slower rn 😭

[Mary Emma]

Me, too. 😭

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Well, since neither one of you are a Crusader, I can’t be too sad.🤭

[Mary Emma]

*gasp*

Sharon!

😆😆😆

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

🫣🫣🫣

[Elisabeth (Bets), ⭒assistant mod⭒]

I'm actually a wee bit glad... 😜🫣

I'm struggling to get it done too tho...

[✨ tazannah - not accepting friend requests ✨, ⭒spiritual leader⭒]

Mary Emma wrote: "I will catch up and pass you again, Ellie. 😤"

lol

[Elisabeth (Bets), ⭒assistant mod⭒]

Well I'm barely over 50%.

I'm gonna try to finish today tho!

Taz, if I finish tonight can I get the point bonus even if i don't post until the following day??

[Elisabeth (Bets), ⭒assistant mod⭒]

Because I'm not on GR after I go down to bed but that's probably when I'll finish the book.

[✧Bella✧]

I was supposed to read this for BOTM, but I've been in a bit of a slump. Alas

[Elisabeth (Bets), ⭒assistant mod⭒]

Bummer.

[✨ tazannah - not accepting friend requests ✨, ⭒spiritual leader⭒]

✧Bella✧ wrote: "I was supposed to read this for BOTM, but I've been in a bit of a slump. Alas"

:/

[Elisabeth (Bets), ⭒assistant mod⭒]

So Taz, I know it's a day late but if I finish today can I still get the bonus points? 🤭🙏🏼

If not I understand but I thought I'd check

[Elisabeth (Bets), ⭒assistant mod⭒]

I did bad about keeping y'all updated but I really enjoyed this book once I hit the 25% mark. Before that I was forcing myself to continue reading and then suddenly everything clicked and I caught myself thinking about Ceridwen throughout the day.

[✨ tazannah - not accepting friend requests ✨, ⭒spiritual leader⭒]

hi omg so sorry I just saw this

Yes that’s fine

[✨ tazannah - not accepting friend requests ✨, ⭒spiritual leader⭒]

Glad you liked it

[Mary Emma]

May is almost over, and I’m still working through this book. 😅 Not because I don’t like it, this has just been a busy season!

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Mary Emma wrote: "May is almost over, and I’m still working through this book. 😅 Not because I don’t like it, this has just been a busy season!"

I hear you, Mary Emma! I have been more busy than usual as well. Reading, while still happening, is taking a backseat for now. But I hope you can finish OFaA soon! I am looking forward to hearing what you thought of it!

[Mary Emma]

Well, I finally finished it, Sharon! So hopefully I will give some thoughts on the book before long!

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

Mary Emma wrote: "Well, I finally finished it, Sharon! So hopefully I will give some thoughts on the book before long!"

I just saw that in my feed. Looking forward to it!!

[EllieJellyBean :D, ⭒assistant mod⭒]

I need to write a review 😭

[Sharon, ⭒botm leader⭒]

👀👀👀