#LittensLoveRomance Ch.25-26: well, that was very romantic-movie-esque - a public declaration of love after a Stanley cup win - it‘s all happy. I‘m glad they talked finally and she‘s willing to give them a chance. And not only because she misses the MC. She‘ll have to learn to be vulnerable just like he will in order for this to work. We‘ll finish tomorrow!

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Ch.31-33: we are reminded that Nehemiah‘s people are still at war, some still rebelling against Adarlan‘s forces. Is that where the king is? Enforcing his rule? I was a bit surprised that Pelor helped Celaena in the poison challenge - he‘s mostly kept to himself up to now. But it‘s good to have allies. Even if they may have to face each other at the end.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.23-24: Oof- these chapters made me sad. I hate break ups especially when both members are heartsick and want to get back together. I appreciated that Alex fired his agent and was willing to go on the air with his feelings for Vi. I guess she didn‘t see the interview. Or it hasn‘t aired yet. Will it change her mind?

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.28-30: first - Celaena getting frustrated when she‘s not immediately good at something is funny. Second, she‘s certainly been spending a lot of time with Dorian. I doubt much can come of it - not if his parents have anything to say about it. Does he find her interesting simply because he‘s not supposed to? ⬇️

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 13:Ch.11-15: oh boy, the saga of Peabody and Mcnab is ongoing - and it‘s so entertaining! As for the case, Eve is soooo close - she ran a search on Lucius! Here‘s hoping she‘ll put two and two together and link him with his bestie Kevin. It is very interesting reading more from the perspective of the killers in this book. I was surprised they killed Dr.McNamara but shouldn‘t have been. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.21-22: Does Alex think he can really have Vi as a secret girlfriend? A secret live-in girlfriend? I think when he‘s with her he wants it all and when he‘s not, he worries about his career and endorsements and has Dick in his ear giving him advice. I liked how he stood up to his mom about her but then he goes and makes a mess with the media. How‘s he going to get out of this one?

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.25-27: Hmm, Celaena gets a visit from a long lost queen and receives cryptic warnings and missives and a protection necklace. Better not let anyone know about the secret chamber with the tomb - and stop asking everyone about the Wyrdmarks - you‘ll paint a target on your back. If the King finds out what she‘s up to she‘s cooked. There are 16 Champions left. And still more tests to come. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.19-20: wow Mama Waters is protective - as she should be. Honestly, I‘d think the same about Vi if I were her. But man that‘s awkward - making them stay the night after an uncomfortable brunch. They really should NOT have been fooling around in Alex‘s old room. Just begging to get caught. I‘m sensing a pattern of poor decisions. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.22-24: ooh - a secret passage! I love me a secret passage! And now Celaena has an escape route if she needs one. I was miffed though when she saw that most of the champions got to go to the feast and she was excluded. Unfair! What do we think those symbols mean around the clock tower? And why was Cain looking at one? I think it has something to do with his ring. And Nehemia knows much more than she‘s letting on.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.17-18: well so far they got out of the locker room fiasco with a minimal scene - at least until some enterprising reporter puts two and two together. Most of Alex‘s teammates were decent about the whole thing. And Alex called Vi his girlfriend in front of everyone. And then does the same thing in front of his family 😳⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.19-21: as we approach the second test, Celaena reflects on her loss of Sam, an assassin she grew up with and loved. Dorian sees her as human and feels sorry for her. I wonder who betrayed Celaena and Sam? I feel as though it was their mentor…but I usually expect the worst. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.15-16: WTF are these two thinking? Honestly there‘s having great chemistry and not being able to keep your hands off each other- and then there‘s having sex in a locker room - during a game - which could really affect his career and her reputation. Not only was he ejected from the game (which will at the very least mean a hefty fine) but then this? Yikes. I see real consequences that are bound to come their way.

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.16-18: we‘re reminded of the seriousness of the competition when a champion tries to escape and is slaughtered in front of everyone. They are not the king‘s guests-best not to forget it. And even though Celaena may seem to be making connections- with Chaol, Dorian, and perhaps Nox, she really can‘t trust anyone. Except maybe Nehemiah. I wonder what her story is.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.13-14: I love me some spice in a book - but dare I say it - the past few chapters there hasn‘t been a whole lot else. It‘s a bit difficult to find things to talk about other than Violet‘s obsession with the MC. Except - we called it in that she‘s very insecure and got twisted over an innocent picture. It‘s a good thing Alex is willing to put up with her crazy. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.13-15: hmm a simple archery contest as the first test? I feel like they‘re lulling the competitors into a false sense of security. Or maybe going easy on them simply because one of them was just murdered. Something is going on. It has to do with the King‘s secrecy and with the dead hounds I‘ll bet. Perhaps there is a predator - man or beast - within Adarlan. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.11-12: this meme works for a couple reasons - 1st - sorry for tagging you in my other readalong the past couple nights - totally my bad 🤦‍♀️ 2nd - violet just said I love you…during sex. Whoops. And they did it without proper protection - double whoops. They really lose their minds when they get together it seems. They have some insane chemistry but otherwise can be so awkward. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.10-12: how hard must it be for Celaena to do the training when she‘s been in the mines for a year!? It‘s hard to run when you‘re malnourished. But she kept up - good for her. And she remembers how to use a sword. I think the strategy they‘re using of keeping her under the radar is good - but I‘d be annoyed too if I were her. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.7-9: it‘s great that Celaena is not only a top assassin- but an avid reader too. I love characters who are book lovers. It makes them so relatable to me. Being in the castle, there will be a lot of court intrigue - we already see a big rift between the prince and the king, and I‘m guessing - since Dorian looks nothing like his father - maybe his parentage has been questioned at some point? ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.9-10: so their coffee date went really well (how cute is it that Alex ordered hot chocolate?) and their dinner date went really well (aside from Alex being exposed to Violet‘s mom for a couple minutes at the beginning there) - why do I get the feeling something bad is going to happen to derail things? I mean, even if they started seeing each other, Violet will still be jealous or insecure about what‘s happening on the road.

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 13 Ch.6-10: we‘re definitely making some progress in the case - Eve‘s intuition is right on the mark when it comes to these two scumbag murderers. She just has to catch them. Could the woman who survived her attack be the key? In other interesting developments- McNab is finally made to realize he loves Peabody. And Charles connects with Louise (which is a great match in my opinion).

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.7-8: Poor Alex - things are not going well for him in the Vi department. Some of this - yes, he brought on himself. But he‘s not helped out by those around him. What is Violet supposed to think about him? Of course she should keep him at arms length- even though he‘s making that difficult. It‘s nice that he likes her enough to keep trying though. But he may need to rethink his strategy.

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1:Ch.4-6: we‘re learning more about the world and the destruction that Adarlan‘s king has inflicted-especially on magic wielders. It‘s mentioned that Celaena once possessed gifts but that magic disappeared from the land. We also learn a bit about the King of Assassins- her mentor who trained her. And there is someone that she suspects betrayed her and that led to her capture. Someone close to her. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.5-6: ok, so Alex is officially a cutie. He‘s coming off a little strong but I think it‘s completely genuine. Too bad Violet is skeptical. But with Buck as an example, can you blame her? Here‘s hoping she gives Alex a chance.

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1:Ch.1-3: So far I like Celaena -the fact that she still has spirit after such a harrowing year in the mine is admirable. The prince is arrogant - as he would be. He‘s used to getting what he wants and he‘s probably accustomed to his family‘s power being unconditional. I‘m not sure where the Captain of the guard stands. Is he completely loyal to his master? It‘s an interesting dynamic and an interesting start to the story

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.3-4: Wowza - things definitely got sexy 🔥And honestly, good for Violet. We could all use a handsome Canadian hockey player who knows how to…use his stick. (Oh…I went there). She may be having regrets after the fact but regrets never felt so good. It probably wouldn‘t have been awkward if she wouldn‘t have snuck out. Like, keep it cool girl! ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG - a reminder that we are starting our foray into SJM‘s other series, Throne of Glass, starting on Friday. All are welcome to join us - just let me know if you want to be tagged in my daily posts. I‘ve heard that although it takes a few books to really hit its stride, some people actually prefer #TOG to #ACOTAR - looking forward to finding out with you all!

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.1-2: Violet is a funny character so far. But boy is she rated R - Not your typical rom-com heroine. She can be brash and outspoken but tends to feel embarrassed by her antics - at least for a minute. She‘s unapologetically normal. I‘m also a big fan of her mom so far. ⬇️

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 13: Ch.1-5: we‘re back with a case that will hit close to home for Eve, as all sexual homicides do. We see some of our past characters- Dr.Louise Dimatto and Charles Monroe, as well as the usual gang of our faves. Peabody and McNab are still butt-hurt over each other. Eve told everyone that would happen - but did anyone listen? 😝she loves to remind them all. ⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch. 76-end: To bargain with the cauldron - how strange and yet with wonderful consequences for Feyre and Rhys and their baby. But what will be the consequences for Nesta? And has anyone ever thought what will happen if Nesta gets pregnant with Cassian‘s baby? Will she suffer the same fate as Feyre? No. Thank goodness she thought ahead and the mother gifted her with a bit of her own power. ⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch. 73-75: Nesta is literally on her last breath, after holding the line - but can she hold out against Cassian? Being controlled by Briallyn? That‘s the worst thing that could have happened! And it will break her to have to kill her mate - even if she‘s defending herself. But of course Briallyn knows that, that‘s why she picked Cassian. Will Dawn arrive in time to give Nesta back her power? ⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.70-72: Nesta has to hold the line until dawn - with only one horrible opponent left - one who is controlled by Briallyn. At least Gwyn and Emerie made it. She helped them make it. Hopefully not at the cost of her life. Perhaps acknowledging the mating bond at last will give her a final bit of strength to get through it.

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch. 67-69: gosh things are getting tense, both for Nesta and the girls and Cassian and Az. At least Nesta only has to last until dawn. But Cassian and Az are now facing Koshei - how will they get away? It‘s sad that Nesta had to give up her title of winner - but shows such a growth in her character.

I feel as though this guy gets me.

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.64-66: this kind of reminds me of the Hunger Games. But to be thrown in unawares in only a nightgown - that‘s cruel. Those males were hoping the girls would just die. Were expecting it. But not all the Illyrian warriors are mindless killers. I‘d like to learn more about Balthazar. And now Nesta and Emerie have to find Gwyn and hope she‘s ok.

Our June read has been selected (a really close vote again!) - this is the start of a fun series about hockey players. Warning, I have read this one before a few years back and I remember it being pretty spicy but also a lot of fun. And it‘s got a Canadian hockey player which is cool for us Canadians, eh? This one is also free on KU (at least where I am). Let me know if you want to join, we‘re starting June 11.

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.61-63: Just as Cassian and Nesta confirm what they haven‘t said before now - that they‘re mates - Nesta still pushes against it and Cassian says something stupid in the heat of the moment. Stupid enough that Nesta uses her bargain to make him go away. She flees to Emerie and Gwyn and the three are stolen in the night - forced into the blood rite. 😳⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.58-60: Nesta and Cassian finally acknowledge they are IT for each other - it was so perfect - and then the bastard leaves for a week haha and I was like, oh Nesta is gonna be mad. At least she has training to occupy her. She and the girls are killing it. Do you think they should do the blood rite just to prove everyone wrong? It would be the final test so to speak. ⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.55-57: I get that Rhys dislikes Nesta, but to pimp her out to Eris right in front of Cassian? Dude. Have some respect for your bro. Poor Cassian. No wonder he stopped her dancing spectacle with Eris. How could he stand it? Rhys has to understand that Cassian feels every feeling for Nesta. ⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch. 52-54: So I‘m reading ch.54 and things are tense and the Autumn soldiers show up and I say “oh Shit” out loud. Of course my inquisitive 3 yr old says right away “oh shit! What happened Mama?” 😝🤦‍♀️ So now we see a bit of what Nesta‘s sword and dagger can do - kill the unkillable. Pretty crazy. Maybe she can destroy Briallyn then. That was so creepy when they saw each other with the harp. ⬇️

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Hey! We‘re back in June for Book 13. This was the 1st In Death book I ever read-i had no idea it was a series (it wasn‘t as easy to search things online back then). But I fell for Eve and Roarke & the gang. We‘ll stick to our regular schedule of 5 chapters a week and 7 chapters the last week to finish. We‘ll check in on Sundays. Let me know if you want to be added or removed from my tag list. All are welcome to join!

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.49-51: the dam finally broke - Nesta needed to cry and she needed to open up, both to Cassian and to Gwyn. She can start healing if she lets things out and stops bottling it all in. Her confessions made me sad - I love that SJM has taken us on her journey. Now she just has to apologize to her sisters and admit her feelings for Cassian. Easier said than done.

Hey #LittensLoveRomance, it‘s time to vote for June‘s read. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/ZrYdYuur7rZGrZVk8 as always, let me know if you want to be added or removed from my main tag list. Also, I‘d love to hear your ideas for future month themes!

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.46-48: Eek-a pissed off Rhys isn‘t something to be taken lightly. Even Cassian doesn‘t joke with that temper. He grabs Nesta and gets the hell out of dodge. It sucks that he has to be in the middle. He loves his friends. He also loves Nesta(yes he does). Is she the Yoko of their group? I feel for Nesta - she‘s so angry and has a lot of self loathing. Can Cassian help her help herself out of that hole?

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.43-45: all it takes to become a stair-master is a healthy dose of rage. I‘d have been mad too. Nesta already feels like she‘s outside the inner circle. For them to discuss her and vote on things that so greatly affect her, it‘s insulting. Especially by Amren. Amren has been bitchier I find since she lost her powers. You‘d think getting some on the regular would improve her mood. Apparently not. ⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.40-42: well Nesta is certainly full of surprises- now she‘s a kick ass blacksmith? I find it interesting that Amren was trying to convince Rhys to take his place as High King with these magic weapons. Doesn‘t that go against Rhys‘ character - to take ultimate power? Or would it really be for the good of Prythian? Or was Amren - in her way - testing him? ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.19-end: A great ending and a sweetly romantic one - although I do think Rory should have gotten more of his comeuppance. I hate when characters rise above 😉 be a bit petty once in a while. I liked that it was a fairy tale but with some realistic expectations. She will be a duchess - will she be perfect? God no - but she‘ll do her best. And Max loves her no matter what. ⬇️

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.37-39: well - it‘s about damn time and also: 🪭🔥 - but I hate that Nesta is still all about holding herself back from Cassian emotionally. I felt so bad for him when he left afterwards. “Just sex” indeed. Good for Nesta finding her confidence more using a sword. She‘s getting there. The training was a good idea for her and all the girls.

#LittensLoveRomance: Ch.17-18: Evie thinks her time in the Duke‘s world is over - and to be fair he hasn‘t clarified that he intends to marry her. He kind of just sent her out into the hallway after their liaison. But I do think she has her pride and that may get in the way of their romance. And so will Rory - I know he‘s lurking around, ready to pounce and ruin things. Hopefully Evie and Max are made of stronger stuff.

#LittensLoveACOTAR #ACOTAR #ACOSF Book 5: Ch.34-36: whew, these chapters were intense! And we finally see Nesta become Lady Death. I wonder if Rhys will let her keep that mask. An army of the dead may come in handy. Is Cassian ready for more of Nesta‘s dark power? Will he help her through it? Of course he will! That boy is over the moon. He was ready to jump in that bog after her. Wish we could all get us some Cassian.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.15-16: Evie is coming out of her shell and actually doing well in the duke‘s circle. But his past with Rebecca is a sad one and no wonder he doesn‘t want to make that mistake again. That is until he finally gives in and kisses Evie in the library (every romantic bookworm‘s dream 😏). He‘s gone over her - and he knows that if he wants her, he‘ll need to be honourable and propose. At great risk to his heart.