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StayCurious

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One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote | Bonnie Worth, Katherine Ross
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Hello friends, it‘s time to vote for our July #LittensLoveRomance read. As always please let me know if you want to be added or removed from the main tag list. https://forms.gle/WLJa8J7aMEPnYaiQ6

Graciouswarriorprincess Voted. Thank you. 😊 6h
Roary47 Voted. Although there is two others I wouldn‘t mind reading too. 😅 6h
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Kshakal Voted! 6h
Read4life I‘m going to sit this month out but you can keep me on the list. I‘ll read the discussion for whichever book is picked. Thanks. 6h
LiseWorks I think I want to read all of these, it was so hard to choose lol 5h
OriginalCyn620 I‘m also going to sit out for July, but please keep me on the list for August! Thank you! 😊 4h
BethM Also out, but keep me on for Aug. 4h
vonnie862 Voted! 4h
CrowCAH This sounds like another amazing theme! I unfortunately will have to bow out of July. I‘ve already committed to another readalong for 3h
CoverToCoverGirl Voted! I hope my pick wins. I haven‘t read a steampunk book before. I‘m curious to find out what it‘s all about. (edited) 3h
julieclair Voted! This is a new genre for me. A bit out of my comfort zone, but I‘m game! 20m
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Seduction in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb
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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. ⬇️

StayCurious Eve still had him cold. I feel as though this book was really interesting because we got into the heads of the killers early on and knew who they were early on. Eve just had to put the pieces together with the help of her team. In other news, Peabody and Mcnab are finally a couple (thank heavens for that). 15h
LiseWorks Yes, thank heaven for Peabody and McNab being together lol 11h
Ddzmini I liked the back and forth process she used with this book … letting us into the killers life‘s and I really enjoyed how Eve had them pretty much from the beginning 11h
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Kaltain got the shaft and will probably be killed or imprisoned. I feel a bit bad considering she was used by Perrington. Here‘s hoping the duke gets his later on. We‘re almost finished the first book - we‘ll read the rest tomorrow! 15h
Laughterhp I finished the book last night! I‘m glad Choal stepped in and saved Caelena. 15h
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BarkingMadRead Omg so many answers and so many questions! 15h
5feet.of.fury Can‘t say I feel bad for Kaltain. Good riddance. But what‘s gonna happen to Chaol?? 14h
mcctrish @5feet.of.fury can‘t say I do either ( I do hope Perrington and the King get their just rewards sooner than later though) 13h
LiseWorks Perrinton I hope I spelled it right, is a jackass! 9h
Roary47 I‘m still #teamchoal Dorian didn‘t stand up for her or help her when she was obviously losing her fight. Choal was literally on the sidelines encouraging her. I‘m glad K got what she deserved, but also feel a bit bad. Perrington needs to be next. I‘m glad Choal didn‘t get in trouble, but have a feeling he will in the end no matter what the king said. Now that I‘m done discussing I‘m going to go finish it. 🤭 2h
Butterfinger I lost my phone last week. I love the women in this book. I even hope Kaltain has a redemption arc after being manipulated by the king. 1h
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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.

mcctrish I just want to say I‘m proud of me for not reading ahead because this is INTENSE 1d
Laughterhp I read ahead. 🫣 but mostly because my kindle has been on airplane mode because my hold expired 2 weeks ago for this book and I want to turn it off lol. However, I‘m so mad they actually poisoned her and she didn‘t expect anything! Why did she drink anything Kaltain gave her?! 1d
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BarkingMadRead @Laughterhp I finished days ago 🙈 I was so mad that they poisoned her, wt actual f?!? 1d
LiseWorks I was proud of myself for not reading ahead. The fight was so intense that I was wincing with every blow. And how come Cain was saying all those nasty things about and to her. 19h
Roary47 First I love the “Emperors new groove” meme! I agree with everyone. How low can you go to poison someone to make sure the other dude wins. This would be a compliment if the stakes were not so high! I missed this check in so I sort of read ahead. 😅 2h
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J Maas
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#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⬇️

StayCurious I‘m annoyed that the tests keep getting glossed over or canceled. You could have some very interesting scenes with the champions. Now we‘re already on to the duel and I know nothing about the other two that made it besides Cain. 2d
mcctrish Is Celeana sensing the same darkness around the king as Cain or is that just her negative feelings ? 2d
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5feet.of.fury @StayCurious I‘ve never seen a fantasy book with trials show so little of them, and we knew very little of most of the other contestants. V strange 2d
5feet.of.fury I‘m glad Celaena somewhat confided somewhat in Nehemiah and Nox, but I not telling anyone about Cain… risky 2d
Laughterhp Seriously. What was the point of even pretending there would be tests. Or why have so many characters if you weren‘t going to talk about them? 2d
Roary47 I agree that I would have liked to read more about the trials, and other characters. I‘m also glad that she was able to get Nox out of there. What happened to the poisons guy? Was he eliminated or killed? I‘m hoping the next chapters will help answer some questions. 2d
StayCurious @Roary47 Pelor was eliminated if I recall correctly- not killed. But did he have to return to his prison? Or wherever he came from? Cause that sucks 2d
LiseWorks Do you guys think maybe the king is being used by some magician? 2d
Roary47 @LiseWorks That is an interesting thought. I know K is always under the influence of something. I feel there is more of a story there too. 2d
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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?

BarkingMadRead So stressful!! And so badass 3d
mcctrish So badass!!! Does Cain keep all his powers or is he just mortal now? 3d
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Laughterhp I so wanted to keep reading the next chapters but forced myself not to!! 3d
StayCurious @mcctrish ooh good question. I wonder if he loses the powers with the creature‘s death. 3d
JenlovesJT47 I am so behind!! Trying to catch up this week. 🤞🏻 3d
Roary47 I like how she protected Fleetfoot when she discovered what she was up against. I still feel like Cain is a puppet, and not the real mastermind. I‘m sorry for doubting you Nehemia please save her. 😭 3d
LiseWorks It's the Pen guy, the one Kartlain hates. He is the magician with the ring. 3d
5feet.of.fury We‘re almost at the end of these Tests and we‘ve barely heard anything about them. 3d
mcctrish @Roary47 Cain is absolutely a puppet. I feel like someone is controlling Perrington through the ring 3d
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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!

BarkingMadRead So many mysteries! Also. I‘m #teamchaol 4d
mcctrish Is Nehemia really unwell ( like Kaltain) or faking to get away? Why are the other champions invited and not Celeana? Is it really that they are afraid of her? #teamchaolforever 4d
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mcctrish Is Nehemia really unwell ( like Kaltain) or faking to get away? Why are the other champions always invited and not Celeana? Is it really that they are afraid of her? #teamchaolforever 4d
5feet.of.fury @BarkingMadRead @mcctrish yessss Team Chaol. Excited to see why Nehemiah has been holding back how much she knows to Celaena 😬 I‘m thinking the sickness is something to do with the summonings. 4d
LiseWorks There is spme conniving going on woth Kaltrain 4d
Laughterhp If this book was written now and not in 2012, I feel like it wouldn‘t be a 🔺. She‘d get with both of them 😆. Or maybe I just read too much smut. 4d
Read4life @Laughterhp 😂😂😂 4d
Roary47 Also #TeamChaol @BarkingMadRead @5feet.of.fury @mcctriah I‘m thinking Nehemia is just being used somehow. Like they force her to be the creature and Kaltrain is the mastermind. She is up to no good! Either way I hope something is solved soon. 4d
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PUCKED | Helena Hunting
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Some more real conversations may have been called for at times - and more mature decisions needed to be made. I still find myself interested to read the rest of the series though. Buck and Sunny should be a hoot. 5d
mcctrish I find it hard to believe a 25 yr old would own all the real estate 5d
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OriginalCyn620 Definitely should have been some actual conversations about something other than their privates. Because of all the sexy times, I just couldn‘t buy that they had a real connection, and that kinda ruined the story for me. It seemed to me throughout that it was purely physical. 5d
CarolynM I‘m with you @OriginalCyn620 I‘m disappointed because I thought it started really well. 5d
vonnie862 I liked Alex but not Violet as much. I agree. There wasn't much character growth but plenty of sexy time. 5d
julesG I agree, a few real conversations were missing. We wanted to see them fall in love, not just in lust. 5d
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious As Celaena mentions- it would make a good place to unleash the beast. Do we think it is Nehemia behind the killings? She is acting strangely. 5d
mcctrish Despite reading this before I remember nothing - Nehemia is acting strangely and has been using Celeana AND she knows what wyrdmarks are/mean. I can‘t believe she‘s behind the gruesome disemboweling. I think the weird black rings are so Perrington/Cain are somehow. Or it‘s the King somehow. Today is my last day of school so maybe I will just read to the end 😆 5d
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LiseWorks I was surprised by Nehemiah. I didn't expect thar at all. I'm starting to like the prince. 5d
Roary47 Like @mcctrish I‘ve read this and I remember nothing about what happened. Nehemia is definitely hiding something, but until her people were slaughtered did she really have that much of a vengeance? It seems this king is on the bad side of a lot of neighboring communities so it could be anyone. I also am starting to like the prince @LiseWorks I mean he gave her a puppy! 🐶😍 He‘s so awkward around her it‘s so cute. 🥰💛 (edited) 5d
5feet.of.fury I am not coming around to Dorian. Sincerely wish she threw up on him. Go away lol 5d
StayCurious @5feet.of.fury 😝 4d
Laughterhp @5feet.of.fury 🤣🤣🤣 4d
Laughterhp I read this in 2019 (and only this one). I don‘t remember the story at all. 4d
Laughterhp It is weird how they completely glossed over the rest of the champions dying. 4d
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PUCKED | Helena Hunting
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#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!

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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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.

mcctrish Slowly but surely the resistance assembles 6d
Laughterhp I was surprised he helped too, but I feel like some of the quieter ones just need to stick together. 6d
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5feet.of.fury Wonder what was up with Cain. 6d
LiseWorks I felt like there was a lot packed in these chapters. 6d
Roary47 The 5th puppy is saved! I really wish it could be hers, but I‘m sure there is too much adventure for that. I felt bad for Nehemia too. 🥺 6d
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PUCKED | Helena Hunting
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#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?

BarkingMadRead Awful all around! I hope they can work it out (edited) 1w
OriginalCyn620 I‘m glad Violet stood her ground though. She shouldn‘t feel like she has to talk to Alex just because he wants to. She should wait until she‘s ready. And I love the old neighbor beating him with a broom to get him out of the building! 😂 1w
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vonnie862 The neighbor was awesome! 1w
Read4life I want a neighbor like that! 1w
CarolynM I was glad to read a couple of chapters with no sex which had, frankly, become boring. But Alex is so inconsistent, I don‘t know how Violet could ever trust him again. 1w
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J Maas
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#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? ⬇️

StayCurious Also our Champions are falling like flies. Pretty soon Cain or Celaena will be all that‘s left. My instincts are that it‘s Perrington but that‘s the easy answer. What if it‘s Pelor? How else is he supposed to win? That‘s my guess. 1w
Roary47 The pool scene was definitely cute. Even though I already read it I don‘t remember what was happening with the champions. I‘m excited to be blown away so not trying to guess. 😅 1w
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mcctrish Perrington is a problem! Chaol is onto something watching him and his weirdness also Kaltain is involved somehow with the headaches - 1w
BarkingMadRead Perrington is definitely suspicious, as is Cain 1w
5feet.of.fury Celaena medical examiner didn‘t make the most sense to me. There‘s no blood because the creature sharpened its claws? What? But in any event my prime suspect in the murders is Kaltain 1w
LiseWorks @5feet.of.fury I think the creature sharpened his claws on the floor or wall before he attacked. Therefore, there was no blood where the claw marks were on the floor. 1w
5feet.of.fury @LiseWorks thank you! That makes way more sense 😂 1w
Laughterhp I think everyone is up to no good. I suspect everyone! Kaltain‘s headaches are suspect too lol. And what‘s with Perrington and the ring now? 1w
StayCurious @5feet.of.fury I was thinking - hmm this would make a fun tv show - “from Assassin to Criminal Investigator…” yeah it didn‘t make much sense but it was interesting and told the reader more about this killer 1w
StayCurious @Laughterhp do we think the headaches have to do with her pipe? Or is she under the control of someone? Does she do bad things and then forget about them? 1w
Laughterhp Oh I forgot she mentioned the pipe! 1w
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Seduction in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious They are very much escalating. Eve better work fast to catch them. 1w
Ddzmini Can‘t wait to get to the next chapters I know there‘s going to be some interesting things happening with all involved 👍🏼😊📖 1w
LiseWorks Oh my, the drama with McNabb and Charles 1w
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PUCKED | Helena Hunting
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#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?

BarkingMadRead Ughhhhh this took such a bad turn 1w
mcctrish I think Vi would go along with staying@out of the spotlight IF that meant Alex didn‘t go out with anyone else or get pictures taken with anyone else in compromising positions. I‘d be okay with that for an endorsement deal as long as there were no bachelor shows, arranged dates etc 1w
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OriginalCyn620 These two are a mess! They really should spend more time talking to each other. 1w
vonnie862 As much as I shook my head at these two, I did like how Alex stood up to his mom. 1w
JenlovesJT47 Was waiting for the other shoe to drop. There it is! Wondering how he‘s going to dig himself out of this hole. 😳 1w
julesG My reaction 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ 1w
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Focus on surviving and becoming the Champion. Leave the investigating to Chaol. Of course that would make for a dull book - and I realize that Celaena is not one to stay by the sidelines. 1w
LiseWorks @StayCurious my thoughts exactly about the marks. Do it in secret, lol. I think both boys are jealous of each other, and you're right about both having a crush 1w
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BarkingMadRead Omg this is getting so creepy and delicious! 1w
mcctrish Where does Chaol think she went? Did he not think any other champions would be at the party and now feels guilty ? Dorian and Chaol both need a slap. Nehemiah knows something and she‘s not talking and I want to know why 1w
5feet.of.fury @mcctrish yesss what does Nehemia know about the way the Champion was killed?? 1w
5feet.of.fury Very intrigued about the portal. 1w
Laughterhp Finally caught up! This is getting so good! I‘m so intrigued. I don‘t know why Choal thought she had something to do with the murder!! 1w
Roary47 Nehemiah, Nehemiah… what are you hiding? 🤔 1w
Butterfinger Wyrdmarks Elena The Walking Dead. Are zombies eating the Champions???? Noooo. That would be a copyright issue. But, so similar. "decaying face." @StayCurious I have to disagree. Elena personally asked her. That is a very strong command. 7d
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PUCKED | Helena Hunting
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Trying to remind myself these are young 20-somethings and they will eventually grow up. Hopefully before Alex loses his endorsements. Haha - can you tell I‘m in a life stage where I worry about things like financial security? All the fun is gone 😝 1w
Read4life Yeah, they definitely can‘t & don‘t control themselves. 1w
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mcctrish I want to know if Buck really likes Sunny or if this is some long game ‘fuckery‘, I think mama Waters is over reaching with her animosity towards Violet and whatever Alex is talking about on the phone re: Violet he better come clean about details sooner than later 1w
vonnie862 I find it weird that the mom is more worried about her son than her daughter. I would not let my daughter go off with a hockey player she just met. 1w
Ddzmini I never used hairspray… hated it… but in the 90‘s I used mousse foam 👀 sooo 1w
OriginalCyn620 @Read4life They really don‘t! At all. I think there‘s been sex in every single chapter. 1w
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J Maas
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#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.

mcctrish I am so mad all the ‘champions‘ get to go except Celeana ( Cain doesn‘t count cuz something is seriously up with him, he‘s probably plugged into a power source somewhere like a machine ) I‘m excited about secret passageways and are the symbols runes like in 4th Wing? and for sure they have something to do with Cain and his sponsor 1w
BarkingMadRead Ok, I was really steamed that she didn‘t get to go and everyone else did. Plus she can‘t even bitch about it, because of how she knows! 1w
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Roary47 I didn‘t like that she couldn‘t go either, but think the ring she was provided was pretty sweet. I‘m also glad she saved Nox and neither of them were eliminated because of this.. only because the other guy died though. How many champions are left? I‘m losing track. 1w
5feet.of.fury Oh boys 1w
5feet.of.fury @Roary47 I think 19? I believe it said she came in 18th but Nox was after her 1w
Read4life I think 19 is correct. I was annoyed that she wasn‘t at the celebration, too. I hope I‘m wrong, but I‘m beginning to question Nehemia and her motives. (edited) 1w
Butterfinger I am all twisted. Something about the runes or markings made Nehemia question Celaena. Was magic involved? Like in the woods? Is Cain there to protect her-like Snape? Are the tunnels used to take the Champions elsewhere to kill them? Is a wild animal there to hunt? She calls Chaol "friend," but he still treats her as a low class person. I need answers. 1w
LiseWorks I was so mystified by Nehemia reaction to her. Like what did she notice about her face. Diesnshe know whonshe really is? 1w
Laughterhp @LiseWorks Same! I had to reread to see if I missed something! 1w
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#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 😳⬇️

StayCurious this is sweet but Violet is insecure and neurotic and questions everything so they should have had that convo beforehand. But at least her mother is there to distract everyone…yikes. 1w
mcctrish What could go wrong with these 2 mothers ?! 1w
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BarkingMadRead Omg these two moms are a piece of work! Yikes! 1w
OriginalCyn620 The meme is hilarious! I‘ve been thinking that Violet‘s mom was just like the Mean Girls mom 😂 1w
Read4life Those moms are a lot!! 1w
vonnie862 I liked how defensive Buck got with Violet's honor. 1w
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious We get to the test and it‘s a dangerous wall scaling trial - Nox gets in trouble and Celaena goes to save him - taking her away from the flag and potentially causing her to lose the game. But we see that‘s who she is - she can‘t stand still when something unfair is happening. Will it cost her her life and freedom? 1w
5feet.of.fury The willpower it took to stop reading at the end of chapter 21 😂😅 1w
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5feet.of.fury Wonder when we‘ll learn more about Sam 1w
Roary47 @5feet.of.fury Right?! Me too! I hope Nox can be trusted if they survive this trial. She literally made a big leap for him. 😬 1w
mcctrish @5feet.of.fury I can only credit the ridiculous amount of buddy reads I‘m doing in June for keeping me to chapter counts 1w
mcctrish @Roary47 Nox better be on the side of good 1w
LiseWorks Knuckle bitter! 1w
Butterfinger Goodness gracious, if I get into trouble, I want Celaena on my side. Quick thinking and no hesitation. I thought the words to describe Celaena's playing was beautiful. "after a year of darkness and slavery, music was still alive and breathing. " 1w
Fr3NcHtOaSt I‘m finally starting my Sarah J. Mass reads and started with TOG. I just posted about it as well. 1w
BarkingMadRead This girl is so badass! That cliffhanger chapter ending almost had me reading ahead 1w
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#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.

BarkingMadRead This cannot end well! Sparks are gonna fly 2w
JenlovesJT47 I had conflicting thoughts…on the one hand, it was really hot, and haven‘t we all wished we could do something like that just once, consequences be damned? 😬 On the other hand I knew it was a terrible idea and was waiting for them to get caught. Had a hard time stopping with this chapter! 😳 2w
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mcctrish This just felt gratuitous and dumb - they are young- but he‘s made good hockey choices and the fight seemed to stem the opposition taking shots at Violet being easy and Alex being cranky about not getting to see her so he‘s just lost all sense over a girl 2w
OriginalCyn620 I too had a hard time stopping at this chapter! I cannot wait to see how they get out of this predicament. But so far, for me at least, there‘s no substance to this book. They‘ve basically just been banging their brains out and I‘m ready for something else to happen. 2w
Kshakal I agree… but also, locker room sex is hot! lol! 2w
vonnie862 @JenlovesJT47 I'm with you. Some of us fantasize about doing it in a public place, but at my age, I think of the consequences too much. Also, I'm a germaphobe and doing it in the locker room is kind of nasty. 2w
mcctrish @vonnie862 so nasty 2w
JenlovesJT47 @vonnie862 yep yep yep! I‘m also a germaphobe. It‘s a fun fantasy but I‘m sure I wouldn‘t do it either so at least I can live vicariously through Violet 😅 2w
julesG Ugh! So unnecessary. Okay, I get the thrill part of it, but use your brains, don't think with what's in your underwear. 2w
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#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.

BarkingMadRead I hope C and N become besties, I think they‘re good for each other 2w
mcctrish Chaol certainly seems torn about her ( I prefer him to the Prince ) but Nehemiah for BFF 2w
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LiseWorks I'm rooting for C and D to get together. I like Dorian. His mother seems to be a tool. Lol 2w
5feet.of.fury I‘m not sure who is trustworthy yet, but I do like Nehemiah. 1w
Roary47 I love that I read this long enough ago that I don‘t know who to trust again. I think I like Chaol a tish more. 1w
Butterfinger I'm with @mcctrish I like Chaol. I think he hurt her feelings. I'm not saying she trusts him, but he has seen her ugliness (vomiting, scars) that she knows sort of what to expect from him. But, it seems like she thinks the Prince is hot. 1w
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious I‘m reminding myself she‘s young and doesn‘t have a whole lot of good boyfriend experience to draw from. 2w
BarkingMadRead So much spice. I‘d love to see an actual relationship form. it does look like Alex wants that, though 2w
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mcctrish I really enjoyed this to start but the drama is a bit predictable and I don‘t feel much of a relationship or growth is happening. It‘s not bad 2w
OriginalCyn620 Yep, nothing much happening other than the spice. Surely, something has got to happen soon! 2w
CarolynM I‘m glad you said it because I was thinking it too. 2w
julesG I agree, show us some growth. 2w
vonnie862 Violet is definitely into Alex. Not sure if it's love or lust. 2w
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Maybe that‘s why the king feels he needs a champion in the first place. Whatever it is - things are getting more tense. 2w
BarkingMadRead This was so crazy, and I‘m hoping that C gets to hang with the princess. Seems like a long shot though. And archery?!? So lame. But I‘m dying to know what is killing the dogs 😢 2w
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mcctrish Twice the black stone ring on Cain‘s finger has been mentioned - is it magic ? Does he get strength from it ? 2w
StayCurious @mcctrish yeah I thought of a magic ring as well - it‘s unlikely to be a wedding ring haha 2w
5feet.of.fury Loved her inability to play it cool for this one, wonder how much attention she attracted with the bullseyes. What‘s killing the dogs? And what happened to the Eye Eater ? 2w
LiseWorks Oh, I would have done the same with the archery, I just couldn't help myself having done archery in high school. Lots of questions here, the ring, the murder, the princess. 2w
Roary47 I like that she made some connections in these chapters. Interesting how many of us mentioned the eye eater when he was mentioned and he ends up dead. I‘m wondering if Nox really needed help with throwing or he is just trying to lay low like she is supposed to. 2w
Butterfinger A lot happened here. Possible allies with Nox and the Princess. I just can't think she is a cold-blooded killer. Even with her imagining ways to kill Cain, would she kill him from anger or resentment? I think she shows more restraint because she shows empathy for the peasants, Pelor, and she still feels guilty for leaving her fellow prisoners behind. She is a fun character. 2w
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Now they have to go 2 weeks without seeing each other and thoughts might creep in…and doubts and insecurities…Oy. 2w
BarkingMadRead This two weeks should be interesting, I see some awkward pics in their future, or a fight with Buck 2w
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mcctrish I see some gifts arriving and maybe some old tabloid pics resurfacing and buck doing something stupid OR Sidney takes the family to an away game ? 2w
OriginalCyn620 Big whoops, indeed! 😂 2w
julesG Heat of the moment, could happen to anyone. 😬😬 2w
vonnie862 Definitely big whoops. I wonder if she has said "I love you" so soon in a relationship before. 2w
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious They‘re just dismissing her as a nobody! I think the looks on their faces when she beats them will be priceless. She just has to stick to the game plan. 2w
mcctrish I think the plan works two ways ( Chaol is a smartie) they won‘t see her coming and she gets time to build up her strength and reassess her first impressions. I am wondering if that one dark haired competitor recognizes her 2w
5feet.of.fury Hiiiii I think I fell off the tag list, please add me back ❤️ 2w
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5feet.of.fury @mcctrish totally agree! 2w
Butterfinger I'm not being tagged either. She is feeling more comfortable with the two guys. Cain scares me a bit and Go Celaena, your body is not made for gawking or being dismissed. 2w
Laughterhp I‘m not being tagged either. Some of those guys are definitely scary! Eating eyeballs! 😬😬 2w
Roary47 @Laughterhp Right?! The eye ball eater sounds scary to me too. Whew. I think the plan is great. Sure she made a name for herself, but it can make her a target. I also thought she was doing great at the running considering she wouldn‘t have had much cardio in the mines. Great chapters today. Excited to see what happens next. 🥰 2w
LiseWorks When she was told to have breakfast before training, I thought bad idea, especially if you have to run long distance. I was very glad with her sword play. 2w
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#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? ⬇️

StayCurious It‘s obvious his horrible brother is the king‘s son. There‘s also strain with the Duke of Perrington which I‘m sure will cause trouble. I love games of chess like these. Here‘s hoping Celaena can keep up as a player. 2w
mcctrish I‘m always thrilled when a character is a reader too - reading about readers brings me joy! Trouble in the royal family, bring on the drama 2w
BarkingMadRead I 💯 immediately thought that Dorian was a bastard, especially after the stuff the King said. I can‘t wait for the competition to start and I love how much she loves books! 2w
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JenlovesJT47 Ooh I didn‘t realize you were starting this I got all of these yesterday 🤓 2w
Read4life Her love of books, the competition… I‘m settling in for some great chapters ahead. 2w
Butterfinger And the Prince loves to read. How cool was that? Bonding time over books. I love a little bit of humor so I was behind Calaena when she knocked the plant over the ledge. 2w
5feet.of.fury Loved Celaena and the library, don‘t know about Chaol‘s change in attitude & pep talk to Celaena 2w
LiseWorks So I know there will be romance between the prince and Celaena, or between the royal guard and Celaela. I'm starting to like both of these men, and I predicted that the prince was a black sheep of the family. 2w
Roary47 Loved her excitement over books. 🥰 Ready for her to show her rougher sides too. 2w
Laughterhp Really enjoying this book so far! I like the 3 main characters and her maid/servant. 2w
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#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.

mcctrish I‘m worried about tabloids posting crap while he‘s away and/or buck doing something stupid 2w
OriginalCyn620 I‘m sure something will happen but I don‘t know what! 2w
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BarkingMadRead I‘m worried about Buck. Alex thinks it will be one ass beating, but there‘s more going on there than we know 2w
vonnie862 @BarkingMadRead I worry about him too. 2w
vonnie862 Also, a $1000 gift card to VS?! 2w
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#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).

ShananigansReads McNabb and Peabody are a roller coaster 🤣 2w
TheAromaofBooks These were some tense chapters! 2w
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Ddzmini I wonder if real cops have a kick a** computer consultant like Roarke??? I‘m just so involved in these books now 2w
StayCurious @Ddzmini haha not one who works for free 2w
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#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.

OriginalCyn620 The meme is perfect! 😂 and yes, a rethink is in order! 2w
BarkingMadRead The meme 🤣🤣 2w
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mcctrish I‘m hoping when they go to coffee he explains some things 2w
TheSpineView He so needs to bring his A game. 2w
vonnie862 If Violet listens to him, would she trust him? 2w
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Could it have been her mentor? What would his motive have been? Celaena just wants her freedom and to disappear- she‘s done with that world. But I think her past is going to come back to haunt her in a big way. (edited) 2w
5feet.of.fury “Magic was dead, the Fae were banished or executed, and she would never again have anything to do with the rise and fall of kingdoms. She wasn‘t fated for anything. Not anymore.” I am intrigued. We‘ll see what fate thinks of her desire for normalcy 2w
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BarkingMadRead This got really interesting! Those tiny little footprints 😍 2w
Butterfinger It's awesome that magical creatures react to her presence. I want to read ahead to learn her history. I think she will become a favorite heroine - her empathy toward the other prisoners, which we learn are not just criminals but impoverished as well. 2w
LiseWorks She defended the fairies and fae and said they existed and they gave her flowers. 2w
mcctrish Somebody is listening 👂🏻 2w
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#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.

mcctrish I think Alex is aware of his ‘image‘ in the tabloids and is making a strong ‘play‘ to look sincere and interested in her 2w
BarkingMadRead This was so cute, he‘s trying so hard, I can‘t wait to see where this goes 2w
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OriginalCyn620 @mcctrish I agree with you! And if that‘s the case, I do get where he‘s coming from. But also, from Violet‘s POV, it could come off as strong with a side order of desperate. It‘s just an awkward situation overall! 2w
mcctrish @OriginalCyn620 absolutely - there hasn‘t been a lot of talking 😉 2w
TheSpineView I'm liking Alex a lot. Can't wait to see how he plans on winning Violet over. On a side note, I don't want to every hear the word " beaver" again in reference to female anatomy again. I cringe every time. 2w
TheSpineView I also liked that Alex gives books as gifts. Swoon..💖 2w
OriginalCyn620 @TheSpineView I‘m also with you on the beaver thing. I get that it‘s their inside joke, but that‘s enough! 😂 (edited) 2w
julesG @TheSpineView as @OriginalCyn620 said, it's an inside joke now. It'll come up again. 2w
CarolynM I was surprised about “beaver” not being a term in use in the US. About 20 years ago Australian TV showed an ad campaign for sanitary products featuring a puppet that was meant to be a beaver of the animal kingdom & I think we all just assumed it came from the US. I‘m glad to say it was a short lived campaign😆 @OriginalCyn620 @TheSpineView (edited) 2w
vonnie862 He is cute but I completely understand why Violet is skeptical. I would be too if a guy showed that much interest so quickly. 2w
JenlovesJT47 Alex is adorable!! 😍🥰 2w
JenlovesJT47 @TheSpineView what did you think of the stuffed beaver. I thought it was cringy but hilarious and I‘d be a goner if it were me 😅 2w
TheSpineView @JenlovesJT47 It was cheesy in a good way. Yeah, I would be a goner too. 2w
TheSpineView @CarolynM So glad there was not like it here in the US. 🙄😬 2w
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#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

mcctrish Here we go! I read this so long ago I don‘t really remember it at all 🎉 2w
LiseWorks Oh I think I'm going to like Celeana 2w
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BarkingMadRead I‘m so ready to read about a badass woman, she seems like she will fit the bill! 2w
5feet.of.fury Very excited to learn more about the contest! I like Celeana so far, don‘t know what to think about the boys 2w
Butterfinger I liked Celaena. She has a mantra, "I will not be afraid." That reminds me of Feyre - I will do what needs to be done to survive. She shares Nesta's disdain toward those in power and Bryce's smart mouth. Maas is brilliant in creating her individual characters and different worlds. I can't wait to find out who her great love will be. 2w
Roary47 So excited to read this again. 😍 2w
Read4life I‘m excited to take this literary journey with all of you! 2w
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#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! ⬇️

StayCurious Now that she‘s snuck out of his room their next meeting may be cringey. And especially if Buck gives them both grief over it. 2w
Kshakal I am loving this book… please tag me in the daily posts! 🤓 2w
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TheSpineView I know Buck will not be happy when he finds out. Not that it is any of his business. Especially considering his reputation. 2w
BarkingMadRead I really think she has him wrong, no guy who gets that excited about boobs is a player 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2w
mcctrish @BarkingMadRead I think she has it all wrong too - aannnddd I thought we were 3 chapters a day ( ACOTAR got me on a few levels) so now I‘m ahead 🤣🤣🤣 2w
Read4life I agree that she‘s got him wrong. I‘m just going to enjoy the journey. 😃 @mcctrish I‘m ahead, too. 2w
mcctrish @Read4life I just want to read more too 2w
OriginalCyn620 I have a feeling Buck will give her some crap, even though it‘s not any of his business. BTW, I do love that there‘s a character named Buck! But Violet should‘ve played it cooler and not snuck out. Their next meeting will most likely be awkward! 2w
vonnie862 Things definitely spiced up! 2w
CarolynM I often find sex scenes at the beginning of books (before the relationship is established) a bit icky and off putting, but I didn‘t have that reaction here. Maybe it was all that delicious consent… 2w
julesG @CarolynM consent was my thought too. It felt right. And the two had loads of chemistry from the start. 2w
julesG @BarkingMadRead It's those details that show the author has skill. 2w
StayCurious @julesG @CarolynM and now there will be the fallout and the consequences- I find it‘s rare to have steamy scenes so early, so it‘s a bit interesting. Like where do they go from here? Will there still be sexual tension? 2w
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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas
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#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!

5feet.of.fury ⚔️ I‘m so exciteddddd 3w
BarkingMadRead I‘m in!!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️ 3w
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Laughterhp So I thought this started on the 3rd not the 13th, so I already started. 😬😬 3w
mcctrish I‘m in - I think I missed my library hold so I‘ve got to figure things out 3w
Read4life I‘m in! 3w
Roary47 Ooo count me in. 😊 3w
Butterfinger Yes. Please add me to your list. I loved reading everyone's comments for the ACOTAR series while I was listening to Crescent City. I just purchased the first 3 of TOG to read this summer. 3w
LiseWorks This is lovely, another series I can't wait to try 3w
lilybird Please add me! 2w
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious Alex - so far - is swoonworthy. I mean, who doesn‘t love a hunk that reads and drinks milk at a bar? And can quote famous literature - that‘s so hot 💕No wonder Violet turns to mush. Things are about to get sexy. 3w
mcctrish This is a bit wilder than my usual romcom reads (but I think ACOTAR has wrecked me forever 😂😂) 3w
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StayCurious @mcctrish maybe we'll have to read Fielding next to get ourselves out of the smut...but where is the fun in that, really? 3w
mcctrish That would be a funny follow up 😂 3w
peanutnine Oof I dunno if this one is for me y'all. I'm finding Violet so cringey and immature 😬 And her mom needs to learn boundaries, her behavior is so pushy and very uncool. Not sure about Alex yet, he seems just a caricature so far... I'll read a little more but I might bail 🫣 3w
StayCurious @peanutnine fair enough! Violet can be a bit cringey - I did find she gets more likeable as she goes on. But never finish a book you‘re not enjoying in my opinion 3w
JenlovesJT47 @peanutnine she‘s totally cringy, you‘re not alone! Feel like I have to read with my eyes covered cause who knows what she‘s gonna say next 😆🫣 3w
BarkingMadRead Yikes this started of wild! The chapter titles are a kick in the pants though, and a literary hockey player? Yes please 3w
TheSpineView I like Alex just being a needy athlete. Violet is totally cringy but the lack of a filter and how funny the banter has me feeling forgiving 3w
StayCurious @TheSpineView I think she realizes she‘s cringey - she just can‘t help herself- her inner monologue is full of self recrimination 3w
TheSpineView @StayCurious Totally and it made me chuckle. 3w
vonnie862 Violet is immature, but she is 22 years old. However, I am loving Alex so far. 3w
OriginalCyn620 I‘m reading along but I wasn‘t tagged! I thought I let you know @StayCurious but I wouldn‘t swear to it. 😂 but please tag me from now on. I‘m liking Violet even though she‘s kinda brash. And Alex is totally swoonworthy! 3w
Read4life @TheSpineView I chuckled a couple of times, too. I also find Alex to be a fun character so far. 3w
TheSpineView @Read4life Agree 👍 3w
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Seduction in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious But what I found most interesting was the chapter where we got into the killers‘ heads (yes there are two and they are vile). 3w
ShananigansReads So vile. I feel like every book we find the lowest of the low and Robb just keeps digging. 3w
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LiseWorks I found that interesting, too. There is a weak and there is the controller. The controller seems insane to me 3w
TheAromaofBooks As always, I'm completely hooked in. Hopefully some day Peabody and McNabb will get their act together 😂 Eve being so happy when Roarke got home early just made me 😍 I love those two together!!! 3w
StayCurious Adding @JenlovesJT47 to our #IDLR group 3w
JenlovesJT47 Thank you! Starting it today 🤗 3w
JenlovesJT47 Oh! I‘d also greatly appreciate it if you‘d add me to this months book for Littens Love Romance. 🤗 3w
JenlovesJT47 @LiseWorks thank you! 🤗 3w
Ddzmini The way this one started 😲 She‘s such a strong character and the relationships that are developing between Eve and Roarke, Eve and Louise, Eve and Peabody I‘m really enjoying this read 3w
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious That‘s one big worry off the table. This ending was pretty perfect actually. Nesta‘s journey and growth was extraordinary and important. I loved seeing her learn to love herself and acknowledge her love for others. I can‘t wait for the next book in the series. Thank you so much for joining me for this series! It‘s been a lot of fun! (edited) 3w
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OriginalCyn620 @StayCurious I agree with everything you said! I‘ve enjoyed reading this series with the group. Thank you for being a great host! ☺️ 3w
BarkingMadRead Amazing ending!! 3w
vonnie862 I loved the ending!!! 3w
vonnie862 Thank you so much for hosting this read-along. Now we must wait for book 6 to come out. 3w
Read4life You said it all and very well. Thank you for hosting. I loved seeing all of our thoughts for the entire series. 3w
JenlovesJT47 Got behind but finally finished today. So good!! Thanks for hosting! 🤗💜 3w
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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? ⬇️

StayCurious Cassian is so strong he is able to resist the crown and give Nesta time to get her power back. And she unleashes upon Briallyn who is nothing before the cauldron‘s power. She did deserve it. But just when all seems well, Mor and Az arrive - something is happening with Feyre. We‘ll finish the book tomorrow! (edited) 3w
mcctrish It‘s. Always. Another. Thing! 3w
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BarkingMadRead Omg Feyre! I can‘t take it! 3w
OriginalCyn620 I‘ve said this before and I‘ll say it again, this author is the queen of writing tension! I‘m literally in awe! 3w
vonnie862 @OriginalCyn620 she sure is the queen! 3w
Read4life @OriginalCyn620 the tension she writes and the journeys she takes us on are just amazing. Definitely the queen. 3w
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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.

BarkingMadRead Omg so much stress, these chapters are killing me 4w
mcctrish @BarkingMadRead insane stress 4w
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OriginalCyn620 @mcctrish @BarkingMadRead Absolutely…lots of stress! 4w
mcctrish @OriginalCyn620 I‘m actually so sad Nesta didn‘t get to go with Gwyn and Emerie 4w
OriginalCyn620 @mcctrish it would‘ve been nice if they all 3 could‘ve won together, but I think she did the right thing by staying behind! 4w
vonnie862 Lol, the meme! 4w
Read4life Nesta did the right thing but I agree that it was sad she didn‘t get to go with Gwyn & Emerie. 3w
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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.

BarkingMadRead These shooters were nail biters, I‘m stressed (edited) 4w
LiseWorks It took all my strength not to read ahead 4w
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mcctrish @LiseWorks you are a better Buddy reader than me 🤣🤣 4w
OriginalCyn620 @LiseWorks Same here! (edited) 4w
OriginalCyn620 I love that Nesta stayed behind to give Gwyn and Emerie the chance to win. I‘m loving the friendship between them! Nesta has shown a lot of growth! 4w
vonnie862 I love Nesta's friendship with the girls. I would have done the same. 4w
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I feel as though this guy gets me.

dabbe 🎯🩵🎯 4w
kspenmoll 😂❤️ 4w
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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.

BarkingMadRead Balthazar definitely came out of nowhere, I hope we get to see more of him! 4w
LiseWorks I was hoping for a little bit of clothing, how cruel to put anyone in just your pgs 4w
mcctrish @BarkingMadRead we don‘t get a lot of random characters in SJM verse so let‘s hope he‘s back again 4w
vonnie862 @mcctrish you make a good point. 4w
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PUCKED | Helena Hunting
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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.

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Graciouswarriorprincess Please include me. Thanks @staycurious! 😊 1mo
BarkingMadRead I‘m in! I bought a copy at target because it had sprayed edges 🙈 1mo
mcctrish @BarkingMadRead it‘s funny what causes us to impulse shop 😆😆😆 1mo
TheSpineView I've read it too and it is spicy. 🌶🌶🌶 1mo
mcctrish I got it on kindle so I‘m in ( apparently book outlet has some of the splayed edges editions but canada post is up to its usual nonsense about possible strikes so kindle edition it is) 1mo
julesG Goodie!! Been on #MountTBR for ages. 1mo
Skygoddess1 Count me in! 1mo
peanutnine I'm in! 1mo
StayCurious @BarkingMadRead ooh the special editions of books get me! 1mo
LiseWorks Good reading gals, I think I'll take a break this month. 1mo
willaful Think I'll also take a break, enjoy! 1mo
CrowCAH I‘ll pass on this romance read. Maybe next month! 1mo
Read4life I‘m in. It‘s also on Audible for $1.99. 1mo
CarolynM I‘m in🙂 Thanks 1mo
vonnie862 I'm in! 1mo
TheAromaofBooks I'm out for this month as I seem to have over-committed as usual 😂 But please keep me on the voting list for July!! 4w
BethM I‘ve read several in this series- so good! 4w
julieclair I read this a year or two ago, so I‘m going to skip this month. But please tag me for voting for July! 😘 4w
CoverToCoverGirl Sorry I missed this! Dang it! 2w
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. 😳⬇️

StayCurious As punishment for thinking they could be worthy of it. And to punish Cassian for training them. Those bastards. And poor Gwyn - to be stolen away on her first outing? She‘ll never leave the library again. Or maybe these three Valkyries will surprise everyone. 1mo
mcctrish I want them to do the blood rite and prove all the bastards wrong but could it be on their terms 🤷🏻‍♀️ the toxic rape culture is hard to read 1mo
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OriginalCyn620 Really, poor Gwyn! I just hope she remembers all she‘s learned in her training! All three of them need to be the badasses they (and we) know they are. 1mo
LiseWorks I found it hard to stop here, lol. Go do it, girls. 1mo
BarkingMadRead Ughhhhh I did not want to stop reading! I read a couple extra chapters and might just go back and finish it later 🤣 1mo
vonnie862 Aye...of course they get stolen. 1mo
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious But the rite is deadly and so few make it to the mountain. Can these three survive it? 1mo
BarkingMadRead I don‘t think they need to, they‘ve proven their worth! 1mo
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OriginalCyn620 I agree with what they said at the end of the chapter…I‘d rather be a Valkyrie too! 1mo
vonnie862 Aww, I love how Nesta and Cassian confessed their feelings for each other!!! 1mo
LiseWorks I'm not sure they need to do it, but I think they will just to prove to themselves that as a team, they can 1mo
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious I know he needs Eris as an ally, but I‘m hoping he has a bigger plan. Or maybe he‘s so focused on Feyre and her pregnancy that he‘s not as crafty as he usually is. (edited) 1mo
mcctrish Does Rhys not remember the Tamlin/Feyre debacle ?! 1mo
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vonnie862 I feel that Rhys has a plan. He usually does. 1mo
BarkingMadRead @vonnie862 I think you‘re right, but he better tell the class soon or Cass is gonna lose his shit 🤣 1mo
LiseWorks Ok, Cassian knew the plan, so why such a big show? Jealous much? 1mo
OriginalCyn620 @StayCurious @vonnie862 You both have good points! Rhys lately has been completely distracted, but he also has a history of pulling off some crazy plans. I don‘t know what to think! And again, Eris alluded to the fact that what others say about him isn‘t actually true. What is the real story and are we ever going to find out?! Or is he just lying? 🤔 1mo
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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. ⬇️

StayCurious That harp is dangerous too! Sneakily letting Lanthys out. I wouldn‘t trust it. (edited) 1mo
BarkingMadRead That harp is so much trouble! It was useful in the end, to escape the trouble that it caused 🙄 1mo
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StayCurious @BarkingMadRead better make Rhys check all the cell doors at the prison. 1mo
mcctrish I totally wasn‘t expecting those freaking autumn court soldiers 1mo
vonnie862 Ahahaha! Your kid! 1mo
vonnie862 My heart was pounding the whole time with chapter 54! 1mo
OriginalCyn620 I swear, I think this author is hands down the best at writing tension! And definitely a lot to unpack about the harp and the sword! 1mo
LiseWorks I saw a very bad ass Nesta again! Oh shit is right. 1mo
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Seduction in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb
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#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!

ShananigansReads Well now I know why I didn‘t see any posts in May. I somehow missed we were taking a break. 🤦🏾‍♀️I look forward to seeing what everyone thinks of this one. 1mo
Librarybelle Yay!! 1mo
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StayCurious @ShananigansReads sorry it must have been mentioned in a comment. I‘ll be more clear next time! But now you get a break 😊 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! I really missed reading an In Death story in May!! I'm excited to get back to it!! 1mo
ShananigansReads @StayCurious There's a good chance I saw it but didn't internalize it. I love Eve and Roarke so much, I never want a break. 😅 1mo
LiseWorks @ShananigansReads yeah I missed them too! 1mo
Ddzmini Will jump back in for this as I need a little Eve distraction 🤗 1mo
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A Court of Silver Flames | Sarah J. Maas
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#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.

BarkingMadRead I am so glad she finally got all that out! Hopefully now she can heal! 1mo
OriginalCyn620 Maybe the breakdown will finally lead to character development! And to her fully embracing her powers and her badassery! 1mo
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LiseWorks Well, it's about time! I am glad Cassian knew what he was doing, taking her on the hike 1mo
vonnie862 There was so much in her. I hope she can start healing. 1mo
Read4life I hope she can start healing, she can start mending her relationship with her sisters and realize Cassian is meant to be more than she‘s allowing their relationship to be. 1mo
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