#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch.52-54: Well if we weren‘t sure of Chaol‘s feelings for Celaena before, we know now. He loves her and understands that he can never be with her but he is willing to do anything to protect her. Even send her away and give up his life in the guard. But of course he can‘t talk to Dorian and explain so those two will be at odds. Sigh. I worry about them each being on their own.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch 28-30: this author is really good at writing action scenes. That duel kept me glued to the page! Honoria and Blade declaring their love for each other was very romantic. I was glad Leo helped Blade get in to fight Vickers - redeeming himself a bit with Honoria. I‘d like him to have his own story - and the brave queen as well! Now the duel is won but will they be able to just walk out?

#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch 49-51: Man, Chaol certainly saw some things…will he be able to keep all this from the King. This is just my opinion but he‘s pretty useless at everything so here‘s hoping he can at least keep a secret. Celaena is Fae - not just magical - but Fae. She‘s also very strong - when her magic isn‘t contained by whatever the King has done in her realm. Also, thank God they didn‘t kill the dog. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch. 25-27: that must have been so difficult having to kill her father but I‘m glad Honoria didn‘t try to save him when he was in that state. Now she‘s fallen in Vickers‘ hands and we know Blade won‘t stand for that. But how can he get to her? Things are about to get exciting in an already exciting book.

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 14 Ch.11-15: Eve returns to Dallas, where her life really began, and faces the traumas of her past. Some very difficult memories surface but Roarke is with her to help her through. I really felt for both of them here. Eve has made so much progress in the past year and having Roarke as support makes all the difference. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomancr Ch.22-24: Honoria finally gives herself fully to Blade, taking something for herself for once. She‘s falling for him and I do worry what they will do about the oncoming Fade. But how can Blade completely trust her if she still has a ton of secrets? I‘m glad she finally told him about her relationship with Leo. Now, hopefully we‘ll find out what Barrons knows about the vampire‘s creation.

#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch.46-48: we are finally getting somewhere with the riddles in the tomb and Mort is actually helpful for once. Chances are the King already has two of the keys - too bad he‘s clever and steps ahead of Celaena. Then Celaena decides to do something reckless - open a portal to speak to Nehemia. Yeah, that‘s a great idea. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch 19-21: Another intense fight with the vampire - and he said something to Honoria! Do we think - could it be her father? We already know the Echelon does experiments on people. Maybe this is what Leo meant when he said he created the creature. They‘ll have to put it out of its misery - hopefully it lets them. I‘m worried about Blade being close to the Fade. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch.43-45: another intense scene underneath the library with the creature who lurks there. I really wonder who he used to be. Is it someone we‘re supposed to know? I felt kind of bad for the thing. I‘m glad Dorian and Celaena are talking and now know some of each others‘ secrets. Not all of course because that would be too easy. Everyone is afraid of telling Dorian “Dude, your dad is literally the worst!” ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.16-18: Blade wants Honoria more than ever after feeding from her but her secretive nature frustrates him. Now that she is desperate and willing to let him in a bit by telling him about Charlie, will he accept that trust? Or feel betrayed that she experimented on others like him including her brother? Is she any better than her father or Vickers? Will Blade be able to separate her from them?

#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch.40-42: yikes! That witch sure was scary! Here‘s hoping members of her clan don‘t seek revenge #knowthatisgonnahappen — I feel that she probably did sell Dorian‘s secrets - probably to Roland. That‘s gonna be dangerous later. Finally we got some answers as to how the King grew so powerful so quickly. I‘m sure he has a wyrdkey - but does he have the riddle and does he know what it means? ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch.37-39: it‘s sad to see Celaena grieving and also feeling angry that Nehemia lied to her. But I think she‘s slowly coming out of the fog. She will need to find purpose and perhaps solving the riddle is what she needs to focus on. How do we feel about Chaol finding out her true identity? Will he feel compelled to tell the King? ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.13-15: Sorry for the late post and for falling a bit behind - we have been having some hot humid days and I‘m fighting a migraine. Poor Honoria - she‘s very conflicted when it comes to Blade. He scares her - he intrigues her - he turns her on - he pisses her off - what is a gently bred lady to do? Accidentally poison him. Whoops! ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch.34-36: Although it was Grave that killed the princess, I don‘t know if I believe that it was really that minister behind it all. I feel like the King is manipulating everything. Celaena needs to remain on her guard - she is being used. And if Chaol‘s father knew about his relationship with Celaena, you can guarantee the King knew. Things are deadly in that glass castle and Celaena is all alone.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.10-12: sneaking back into the Institute- brave and bold but such a risk. Honoria is desperate. What will Blade think when he finds out just how involved Honoria was in scientific experiments on newly infected people? Will he be upset considering Vickers experimented on him when he was first turned? And could it be that Charlie‘s father purposely infected him in the name of science? ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #ToG Book 2 Ch.31-33: Poor Celaena - to have those final words spoken between her and Nehemia playing over and over again must be heartbreaking. At least the King didn‘t make her stay in the dungeon - he must still think she‘ll be useful. Also, I call absolute BS that the King wasn‘t behind the killings. He knew about it - he ordered it. ⬇️

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.7-9: The fight with the slashers and then the vampire-intense! Honoria held her own and can definitely use that pistol. I bet Blade will use those firebolt bullets to kill it. I‘m so intrigued by Will - a verwulven or werewolf. These different creatures (caused by viruses) are interesting. Honoria has to tell Blade about her brother soon though - before something happens. Or before that doctor tells the Echelon about him.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.4-6: Long chapters but they had more interesting world building and added more layers to our characters. And we find that when blue bloods turn rogue they become vampires and are essentially monsters. Blade is constantly struggling to make sure he never loses his control - and Honoria is testing him. Of course she is. He wants her now, and more than just for revenge on Vickers. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2:Ch 25-27: based on chapter 25, am I right in thinking it‘s Nehemia in charge of these rebels and behind Chaol‘s abduction? If so, that‘s cold. I get that she‘s in a very tough position, but to try to get Celaena to Hulk out by kidnapping Chaol is cruel manipulation. Especially after what happened with Sam. But the rebels would think this is war and difficult decisions need to be made. ⬇️

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 14 Ch.6-10: Ooh, poor Eve she has to return to Dallas. That won‘t be easy. I‘m glad she has the support of Mira and Roarke. And that she acknowledges she can‘t do it on her own. I was charmed by Mira‘s husband. And I feel bad for Peabody‘s father - since he was only trying to help. I wonder if Eve provoking Julianna is a good idea though. The lady killer‘s off kilter already. No need to poke the bear…is there?

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.1-3: I‘m already hooked on this story - so far the world building has been great. A world where elite vampires or Blue Bloods rule London, except for Whitechapel - where Blade rules and protects those under him. Honoria now has his protection- but they both hold secrets and it‘s only a matter of time before those secrets come out and burn them both. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2 Ch 22-24: some big happenings in these chapters. Celaena and Chaol‘s relationship seems to be flourishing- although it must remain secret. But they‘ve basically agreed to run away together! Poor Dorian when he finds out. And Celaena and Nehemia fought about their views on what must be done - Nehemia wants her to stand and fight and Celaena doesn‘t want to risk herself and those she loves. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG book 2 Ch 19-21: I feel so bad for Celaena. Not only does she have to contend with the year she spent in Endovier, but also the death of her parents and all the atrocities she saw during that time. And let‘s not forget losing Sam in such a terrible way. She is really strong to be able to cope (and yes - cake helps). I wonder if Chaol or Dorian can ever really understand her. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2 Ch.16-18: Poor Dorian! What is happening to him? Is he being used by his father, Perrington & their newest club member Roland? Or is he coming into powers he had buried deep? That‘s dangerous in Adarlan! I do think Archer is up to something and is not giving Celaena good intel. I also think Celaena was probably right in thinking the eye riddle has something to do with her amulet. She needs to trust her instincts.

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2 Ch. 13-15: Well, in case we didn‘t know how horrible the King is, his actions with the singer proved it. How terrible! I was intrigued with what Celaena found in the library. So many places to explore in this castle - as it should be. As for Dorian, I worry that they might start to try to control him as they were doing with Kaltain. He had a headache and he was surrounded by frost. What does that mean? Interest piqued.

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2 Ch 10-12: has Celaena lost her edge? I feel like she should be better than getting poisoned by a mark/she should anticipate these types of things. Now the question is- did Archer set her up? Or is he innocent in the whole thing? And why did his client have that book? Too bad she couldn‘t have brought it to Nehemia to translate. Thank heavens Celaena made it to Chaol - one of the only people she could trust to help her.

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2 Ch.7-9: Celaena has decided to look into what the King‘s up to. Just because she finds out his plans doesn‘t mean she has to be the one to stop him. Right? Haha, she‘s funny because she‘s trying so hard to stay out of the intrigue. But the intrigue keeps finding her. I felt bad for Kaltain - she has been used and abused by Perrington and - although she may have had bad intentions, ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2 Ch.4-6: I liked in these chapters how we got glimpses into Celaena‘s past - we learn a bit more about Sam, and a few other characters from the underworld Celaena was a part of. Poor thing is so against being a part of something bigger - she revolts at the thought of fate. That she could be something bigger than herself. She just wants to get her freedom and hide out for the rest of her life. ⬇️

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 14 Ch.1-5: a lot happened in our first 5 chapters. Eve trusts Peabody with her first case (very exciting); Eve, Roarke and McNab meet Peabody‘s bewitching parents; and a killer from Eve‘s past who was just released from prison makes her return to killing by poisoning a man at his birthday party. It‘s interesting that we once again know who the killer is. But do we know her motives for killing or is she just crazy?

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2 Ch.1-3: Ooh Celaena is playing a dangerous game. How long can she keep sparing the King‘s targets? One of them is bound to come back from the dead at some point. But I also admire her bravery. Will she ever be able to tell Chaol and Dorian? Can she trust them? I am intrigued to learn more about this Archer character. ⬇️

Our July read has been chosen for #LittensLoveRomance and I believe it is available in KU for those who subscribe. We‘ll be reading it quickly with 3 chapters a day starting July 12 - please let me know if you‘d like to join in!

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 2: I wanted to keep reading right away but I know there‘s the holiday coming up, both in Canada and the US so we‘ll start on July 5. Please let me know if you want to be added or removed from my main tag list. All are welcome to join in!

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.52-end: Well, we already knew he was up to no good, but now we know that Perrington is in league with the King and they are up to their elbows in dark magic. No wonder the King banned magic in his kingdom, if only so he can be the most powerful person around. Celaena better be careful and so should Nehemia. Even Dorian needs to tread carefully where his father is concerned. ⬇️

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 14 The next book in our series takes us to a killer from Eve‘s past. I‘m interested to see if we‘ll get any flashbacks of her as a rookie. Looking forward to catching up with all of our friends! Please let me know if you want to be added or removed from our main tag list.

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#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 13 Ch.16-epilogue and review: Wrapping up this case was a whirlwind - Eve knew who her murderers were, she just had to catch them in the act. She went undercover with the help of Mavis and Trina and captured Kevin who was easy enough to turn. Lucius was a tougher nut to crack. And he was not willing to let Kevin get away with betraying him. But he thought killing him would solve his problems and he was wrong. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.49-51: Wow, what an intense duel between Cain and Celaena (and Nehemia and Elena vs demons). In the aftermath Nehemia tells Celaena her secrets (she‘s super badass) and it is alluded to again that Celaena has magic in her blood. Dorian stands up a bit to his father and Chaol won‘t be punished for killing Cain, even though Cain was acting out what the king wanted. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.46-48: Wow I‘m so outraged on Celaena‘s behalf! We knew Perrington and Kaltain had arranged to drug her during the duel but to think that they actually pulled it off…so many emotions right now. How will she pull through and how can she prove what they did? Really tense chapters as we near the end.

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.43-45: I‘m glad Celaena told Nehemia about who she is but was surprised she didn‘t rat out Cain. Why keep it to herself? Chaol at least should know, even if she told him in a roundabout way. The King is back - and super secretive. What the heck happened that everyone he was with died?! I hope we find out and it isn‘t just brushed under the rug. More smooches with Dorian - but we don‘t really know how she feels⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.40-42: That was intense! Celaena not only discovers who is behind the Champion killings, she defeats the evil creature! Thank goodness she had explored the tomb earlier. Interesting how when she was thinking of being killed, she thought of Nehemia and Chaol but not Dorian. That tells us something for sure. And now she‘s been poisoned by the creature‘s bite and has a different fight ahead of her.Will Nehemia save her?

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.37-39: Nothing happened at the Yule ball-except dancing and romance and a love 🔺 getting more complicated. Celaena was expecting something to go down - perhaps Nehemia didn‘t strike because she didn‘t want to hurt her friend - Celaena was not supposed to be there. Or Nehemia is innocent 🤷‍♀️ I believe Perrington is up to no good - of course. And something is up with Kaltain. Time for some answers to this mystery!

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.27-epilogue and review: a satisfying ending with a move in, a vacation, a slight dress up mishap 😅 and a proposal. I enjoyed reading Alex and Violet‘s journey but I think some of the character growth was impeded by all the sexy times. Don‘t get me wrong - this book is hot and pretty fun, but a bit too spicy at times. ⬇️

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.34-36: so we‘re down to 5 Champions and most of them have been gruesomely killed - but I feel as though that has been glossed over. Each death is just mentioned in passing. And while Celaena is worried, I feel as though there should be a bit more being done around the castle. Maybe having a masked ball isn‘t the best idea. ⬇️

#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. ⬇️