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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

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What do you think of the fate of Inan and his father? Do you believe it to truely be their end? #cobabbuddyread

laurieluna I can't help but feel sorrow with Inan. He wanted so desperately to please his father, like so many young men do, so much so it drove him to his (seeming) demise. I think Adeyemi put forth a demonstration of how toxic masculinity is perpetuated and how damaging it can be. 7y

tonyahoswalt That cliffhanger ending definitely had me wanting more. 7y

JennAndrew I feel conflicted about Inan. I‘m frustrated at the conclusion he came to about magic. I feel like it shows the depth of the abuse and manipulation he suffered at the hands of his father that he‘s still siding with him, even though it‘s a rejection of his own nature. I felt so much hope earlier on, and I‘m not ready to give up on him just yet, but I was sad at the end. I did like the fact that it wasn‘t a happy ever after. That never satisfies me! 7y

laurieluna @JennAndrew oh yes! Definitely not the ending I was expecting. I liked it though, because life isn't all sunshine and rainbows like some YA lit makes out. 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

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Who, in your opinion has made the biggest change? Argue their case! #cobabbuddyread

laurieluna For me, Amari has made the biggest change. Seeing her unwavering strength in those final chapters was swelling, and I felt so very proud of her. 7y

JennAndrew Amari, definitely. The friendship that unfolded between her & Zelie was beautiful, but her growth alone was very inspiring. Not only recognising and rejecting her father‘s poison, but being willing to fight it really showed an enormous amount of strength and growth. Not a pampered princess anymore, she‘s definitely earned the title of the Lionaire. 7y

laurieluna @JennAndrew yes! 🙌 Definitely future Queen of Orisha material. 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

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This isn't just about their physical journey, but how much they've been through emotionally. Where are our characters at the end of this book? How much have they changed? #cobabbuddyread

laurieluna I personally think, despite how much our characters have already been through, this isn't the end of their heartbreak. They have all lost someone. Despite that I think they will stick together, and fight for what is right. Acceptance and freedom for all. And it may be ALL if that ending was suggesting what I believe it was! 😱 7y

JennAndrew I feel like Inan has gone on a circular journey because he learned so much but still came back to the same conclusion, which was disappointing. Zelie & Amari were the most satisfying for me. I don‘t think it‘s the end for all of them though, and I think the strength of the two female characters will be able to bring the some of the others round. It‘s going to be a trilogy, I think? I definitely think they‘ll succeed. 7y

laurieluna @JennAndrew a trilogy yes. I think the toxic masculinity of his father and his eagerness to please knocked Inan back. It's something we see all too often. He wanted to make a change but the prejudices of his father were too hard to shed. 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

Hello fellow #cobabbuddyread friends. As promised here is the final discussion. I have however left my notebook downstairs and I'm feeding a baby so I will try and remember as many people who were taking part as possible! 😂
@Aluciddreamer @tonyahoswalt @sammisho @mrozzz @Kristy_K @verity @CaliforniaCay @jfalkens @SALeahey @Velvetsun @ShookBelf @Laughterhp @Redjewel_7734 @Liatrek @mjdowens @JennAndrew @Mitch @tjwill @daena @GondorGirl

laurieluna @Tameeka @ofbooksandme 7y

sammisho I didn't get to it this month :( 7y

Verity I‘m so behind - I forgot to take it on holiday with me and I‘ve never caught back up. 7y

laurieluna @sammisho @verity that's fine, the discussions will be under spoilers and will be available under the hashtag, so when you do read it you can add your thoughts. I'm sure there will still be plenty of Littens wanting to discuss it! 😊 xx 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

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Done! What a ride! Shall get discussions up for the #cobabbuddyread this evening. The past 2 weeks have been a bit messed up due to illness. Even had the baby at the doctors this morning! We're a house of sickness atm 😂😥
Shall put all my thoughts in the discussions. Also this is the second time writing this as the eldest startled the baby, waking him, and he strategically hit the back button. 😬 Couldn't make it up!

Dragon Hope everyone is healthy soon 💐 take care of yourself 🌸 7y

batsy Well wishes to your family. Hope everyone feels better soon! 7y

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laurieluna

The Electrical Venus | Julie Mayhew

Both boys are asleep. I'm so behind on my reading having been in agony with joint pain, headaches and loss of appetite the past couple of days. Not sure what happened but on the mend. 🙌
Time to make some happy hormones by completing at least 2 of these before the month is out. I shall post questions for the #cobabbuddyread tomorrow everyone, I PROMISE.
#ookbookclub #catcherinthereadalong #readersfirst

Sophoclessweetheart How are you finding The Light Fantastic and The Electrical Venus? 😍😊 7y

laurieluna @Wanderingwithwords The Light Fantastic is funny as always, and The Electrical Venus has been as easy, entertaining read. I really like the layout but I would have liked more back story for the characters maybe? X 7y

Sophoclessweetheart It‘s a great one, isn‘t it? 😹 It made me fall in love with Rincewind. Lol. Yes! I‘d have liked to know more about the characters but I couldn‘t help but adore the book! It‘s hit my favourites list! I still think bout it x 7y

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jfalkens Hope you continue to feel better xXxX 7y

laurieluna @Wanderingwithwords they're such interesting characters. Would have been great to find out more about how they all came together, and maybe some longer 'flashbacks' to Hildy. She sounds interesting. Xx 7y

laurieluna @jfalkens thank you! ❤ x 7y

ElishaLovesBooks Oh no! Feel better!! Happy book finishing!!😊 7y

Balibee146 Hope you feel back to 100% soon 😘😘 7y

Jas16 Glad you are starting to feel better 7y

Nikki15 Hope you‘re back to your best soon ❤️ 7y

JessClark78 Hope you feel better soon. 🌸 7y

tonyahoswalt I'm sorry you're not doing well. I hope you feel better soon. 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

Hi all. Been MIA for a few days. My eyes are really hurting me atm and along with ill toddler, visits from friends and now not feeling so grand myself I've just been taking each day as it comes. I have 60 pages left of this for #cobabbuddyread
Also today is the last day to enter my #curiousheartgiveaway 😊 you have until midnight BST tonight and I'll be picking someone tomorrow.
Love and light everyone x

ShookBelf Hope you're all better soon - nothing worse than poorly children when you're not feeling 100% yourself. Sending hugs 🤗🤗 7y

laurieluna @ShookBelf thank you! It has been an odd couple of weeks, definitely not our usual selves! 😬 x 7y

AmyG Feel better! 7y

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Jas16 Hope you feel better soon 7y

Lreads I hope you feel better soon. 💙 7y

laurieluna @AmyG @Jas16 @QuietlyLaura thank you all so much. #litsyfam is amazing. ❤ 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

Sorry everyone, looks like I'm going to have to put section 3 and 4 together as one this weekend. The toddler is coming down with something and he hardly ever gets ill or is this upset when he does so I think it's pretty serious. He didn't touch his favourite pasta. Now giving him some milk and calpol and monitoring him. Thank you all for your patience. #cobabbuddyread

ElishaLovesBooks I hope he feels better soon! 💕The viruses going around this year have been so awful😞 7y

laurieluna @ElishaLovesBooks he hasn't had naps for about 5 months. He slept on the sofa for an hour and a half today and is still saying he's tired. Hasn't been his usual happy self, been really clingy. Temp of 38/39. Parents are coming to help me get him to a walk in. 7y

Liatrek Hope he feels better! I've completed the book if need any help with questions I would be more than happy to send some suggestions. 7y

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ElishaLovesBooks @miralunasbooknook Poor baby! I really hope it‘s nothing serious. All this crazy weather has had my whole family with terrible colds-I‘m sick too and had to take today off of work. 7y

Cinfhen Hope your little one feels better. It‘s horrible when they don‘t feel well 😔 7y

kezzlou85 Aww hope he feels better soon. 💙💜 7y

tonyahoswalt I hope he feels better soon! 7y

tjwill Hope he feels better soon! 7y

Crewgurl wishing a speedy recovery! I hope you can both rest tonight! 7y

laurieluna @Liatrek @Cinfhen @kezzlou85 @tonyahoswalt @tjwill @Crewgurl thanks everyone. He's so much better today, think it was a 48 hour thing! 😥 7y

Cinfhen Yay!!! It‘s so scary when babies get sick ~ glad he‘s feeling better❤️ 7y

laurieluna @Cinfhen I think I was so worried because he's such a hardy kid, never complains. So the fact that he was so lethargic and getting upset rang alarm bells with me. Almost 3 and this is the first time he's had a sickness bug! Totally panic rang my parents because I'd never handled one before 😂 x 7y

Cinfhen I totally get that!! Better safe than sorry ! Always trust your instincts 💕 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

A week behind with the #COBABBUDDYREAD so playing catch up this morning.

@miralunasbooknook

laurieluna Yeah I'm gonna try to catch up today. About 60 pages to read of the 3rd section then hopefully I'll have some discussions up tonight! Xx 7y

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Children of Blood and Bone | Tomi Adeyemi

Sending out a big sorry to my fellow #cobabbuddyread littens. I'm way behind in reading as I've been so busy this week. Going to try and get section 3 finished tonight/tomorrow and get some questions planned for tomorrow evening. I've totally dropped the ball and that's not cool, so big apologies. 😔

Liatrek Now worries ❤️ Life happens 😊 7y

tjwill It‘s ok! We will be ready to discuss when you are! It happens sometimes! 7y

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