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I am not all that familiar with doing buddy reads, so you guys (forgive my Northeastern colloquialism) let me know how you want to do this. 😊 I am looking forward to it!

Don't worry, Sharon, I've never done this before either! But I'm excited!😄
When should we start? I was thinking maybe next week or the beginning of July. My exams are finished by Friday so I can start anytime after that.
Maybe we should try to aim for a chapter a day? Idk, what do you guys think?

Next week sounds good! We can do however many chapters a day you guys want, but I do usually read more than that. :)

Alison, I hope you do well on your exams!

Alright sounds good!

Thank you!!

Alison wrote: "Don't worry, Sharon, I've never done this before either! But I'm excited!😄
When should we start? I was thinking maybe next week or the beginning of July. My exams are finished by Friday so I can st..."

Best of luck with your exams, Alison!! xo

I am ready to start whenever y'all are :)

Sharon wrote: "I am not all that familiar with doing buddy reads, so you guys (forgive my Northeastern colloquialism) let me know how you want to do this. 😊 I am looking forward to it!"

I grew up in upstate NY so you guys was my go to until I visited Florida as a kid and was introduced to the lovely word y'all LOL

Now I live in PA, where saying you guys is considered rude if you can believe that!

Angieleigh wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I am not all that familiar with doing buddy reads, so you guys (forgive my Northeastern colloquialism) let me know how you want to do this. 😊 I am looking forward to it!"

I grew up ..."

Hmmm...I grew up in NJ but right outside Philly. Our South Jersey accent is only slightly less intense than a South Philly accent, and "you guys" is definitely as much a Jersey expression as it is a Philly expression. Are you in western PA where they say "yens"?

I lived in the South for 8 years, and I often will write "y'all" instead of "you guys" because it comes off better in writing. XD

Here's me, a Canadian, struggling to decipher these two-letter abbreviations for all the states.... XD

I write "y'all" because it's quicker and sounds funner in my head, but I always just say "you guys".

Alison wrote: "Here's me, a Canadian, struggling to decipher these two-letter abbreviations for all the states.... XD

I write "y'all" because it's quicker and sounds funner in my head, but I always just say "you..."

I don't blame you for having a hard time with all the states' abbreviations! They are hard to remember. I always have to look up Canadian abbreviations. 😉

So "you guys" isn't a Northeastern USA thing, huh? And even Canadians say y'all?? Who knew!?

Sharon wrote: "Angieleigh wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I am not all that familiar with doing buddy reads, so you guys (forgive my Northeastern colloquialism) let me know how you want to do this. 😊 I am looking forward ..."

I live in South-Central Pennsylvania (PA) in York County!

Are we good to start this on Monday?

Alison wrote: "Are we good to start this on Monday?" I'm good with that! :)

Yes! So how much should we read per day?

Maybe three or so chapters? Idk how much you guys read in a day.

Do you want to start with three and see how it goes?? I have no idea how long the chapters are.

I read the prologue and first 2 chapters yesterday. Did you guys read through chapter 3? I can catch up easily as the chapters are not long if I need to.

So far I am enjoying it. I was a bit dismayed that the end of the prologue ended up being a cliffhanger and chapter one was 70 years later! I guess to an elf that isn't a significant amount of time, though.

Sharon wrote: "I read the prologue and first 2 chapters yesterday. Did you guys read through chapter 3? I can catch up easily as the chapters are not long if I need to.

So far I am enjoying it. I was a bit disma..."

Hi Sharon, sorry for barging in. I suggest the use of spoiler tags to your BR messages. The reason is that your co-readers might get spoilers of what you post, so they cannot really enjoy the book. Also this would help with the freedom of people reading the book at their own speed. No need to coordinate much. Wish you happy reading.

Oh, I guess I thought the only people checking this would be Angieleigh and Alison. I was only referring to the chapters the three of us agreed to read. 🤷‍♀️ Spoiler tags are easy enough on a laptop, but not on the app.

Not sure if Taz is following this, but if you are, what do you think?

I didn't start yesterday, but I can catch up today and read the prologue and first five chapters.

I don't think we should need to have spoiler tags. We're reading at the same pace, so we shouldn't be spoiling each other. And if others don't want to read spoilers, then they just shouldn't come on here. Right?

Alison wrote: "I didn't start yesterday, but I can catch up today and read the prologue and first five chapters.

I don't think we should need to have spoiler tags. We're reading at the same pace, so we shouldn'..."

That is what I was thinking, and I think it was Taz's intent when she put our names on the topic thread. So I guess we are ok with spoilers that technically shouldn't be spoilers if we are keeping up with the reading, right?

Alison wrote: "I didn't start yesterday, but I can catch up today and read the prologue and first five chapters.

I don't think we should need to have spoiler tags. We're reading at the same pace, so we shouldn'..."

Right.

How are you guys doing with the book? Is 3 chapters still good for you?

How are you liking it? I am enjoying the plot, but I am not sure I like how Tellie is written. Maybe she will grow on me. It is still early.

Yep, it's coming along. :)

I love the her style of writing. It's super poetic and beautiful! I don't dislike how Tellie is written, but she's not my favorite character either. But there is lots of room for development.

I really enjoy the Prisoner scenes. They're so mysterious and intruiging.

Alison wrote: "Yep, it's coming along. :)

I love the her style of writing. It's super poetic and beautiful! I don't dislike how Tellie is written, but she's not my favorite character either. But there is lots of..."

Yes, I do like the writing style in general. That's why I am not sure what I think about Tellie. I cannot see why I would not like her, so I think it is the way she is written. It's still early, though! I could easily change my mind. What makes her not your favorite character? (Maybe you will say something that helps me understand my thoughts on her. Does she seem immature? Flighty?🤔)

Yes, I was so happy to get to the first Prisoner scene! Hope, right!?😊

I don't know, maybe it's that I can't really place her personality? I'm not too sure, to be honest. I do like her, though.

Well, I am certainly invested in the story now. However, I found the writing in these three chapters to be a bit, I don’t know, stilted maybe? And Kelm was a bit annoying to me. I think the stilted (or whatever) writing is what keeps me from loving Tellie. It seems to be centered on her dialogue. I think. XD

I've had a rough week so far, so I haven't started. However, I'm going to start as soon as I post something for Catherine in her Bible group and make Moonscript my bedtime read.

I saw what was said about spoilers and if you can't/don't want to use the spoiler tag, that's fine with me. This is supposed to just be for us who signed up to read together. :)

Because I suffer from anxiety, I never mind reading something ahead of time and I've been known to read the last chapter of a book and then read the whole thing to find out how we get to the ending.

Angieleigh wrote: "I've had a rough week so far, so I haven't started. However, I'm going to start as soon as I post something for Catherine in her Bible group and make Moonscript my bedtime read.

I saw what was sa..."

I have a friend who does that, and I've always thought she was crazy. She doesn't do if for the same reason as you, though. I can see how it could help with anxiety.

Do you want us to slow down some so you can catch up?

Is it just me, or do Tellie and Kelm remind you guys of Polly and Digory from The Magician's Nephew?

Alison wrote: "Is it just me, or do Tellie and Kelm remind you guys of Polly and Digory from The Magician's Nephew?"

Yeah, they do!😅 I guess we see where this is going, then.

I don't know what I think right now. I really like the plot, but I am not that impressed with the writing just yet. I did like it at first, but now I am not enjoying it so much. Maybe it's just me.🤷‍♀️ How about you guys?

Angieleigh, how are you doing with your hard week? I hope it isn't anything serious that is making your week hard.

Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Is it just me, or do Tellie and Kelm remind you guys of Polly and Digory from The Magician's Nephew?"

Yeah, they do!😅 I guess we see where this is going, then.

I don't know what I ..."

I keep seeing grammar mistakes, and that does make me not like the writing as much. I am such a grammar nut! 😆 But other than that I'm enjoying both the plot and the writing.

Alison wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Is it just me, or do Tellie and Kelm remind you guys of Polly and Digory from The Magician's Nephew?"

Yeah, they do!😅 I guess we see where this is going, then.

I don..."

Yes! I am finding awkward sentences that make me stop to try to figure them out. Definitely takes me out of the story. I feel like an editor should have caught those grammar mistakes and awkward lines.🤷‍♀️

I am sorry, guys. I read ahead. I finished my other book, and I was enjoying this one, so I kept going. I will be careful of spoilers.

Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Is it just me, or do Tellie and Kelm remind you guys of Polly and Digory from The Magician's Nephew?"

Yeah, they do!😅 I guess we see where this is goin..."

I know, it's kind of too bad. 🫤

Sharon wrote: "I am sorry, guys. I read ahead. I finished my other book, and I was enjoying this one, so I kept going. I will be careful of spoilers."

Oh haha, okay. It can be tempting if you've got time! XD

So you guys read chapter 19, right?? (view spoiler)[Just in case you didn't, I will ask behind a spoiler: What did you think of that anthropomorphic description of the night? I thought she did a great job with that. (hide spoiler)]

Oh, my word, y'all! Chapter 36!😭 (view spoiler)[His redemption! So beautifully written! (hide spoiler)]

Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Is it just me, or do Tellie and Kelm remind you guys of Polly and Digory from The Magician's Nephew?"

Yeah, they do!😅 I guess we see where this is goin..." The Grammar mistakes have me shaking my head! LOL

Angieleigh wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Alison wrote: "Is it just me, or do Tellie and Kelm remind you guys of Polly and Digory from The Magician's Nephew?"

Yeah, they do!😅 I guess we see whe..."

Yeah, I don't think I have ever read a book with so many!

Sharon wrote: "So you guys read chapter 19, right?? [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yes! I loved the way she wrote that. I feel like it really fits in this fantasy world. (hide spoiler)]

It really did showcase her talent as a writer, I think.

I am absolutely loving this book so far! I'm not as far as y'all, but that's fine! I'm just checking in while I can tear my eyes away lol I fell asleep reading it last night and woke up and started reading it again as soon as my eyes adjusted!

She has created such an amazing world to get lost in!

Angieleigh wrote: "I am absolutely loving this book so far! I'm not as far as y'all, but that's fine! I'm just checking in while I can tear my eyes away lol I fell asleep reading it last night and woke up and started..."

I fell asleep one night reading it too! I am glad you are loving it.😊 Where are you now?

Angieleigh wrote: "I am absolutely loving this book so far! I'm not as far as y'all, but that's fine! I'm just checking in while I can tear my eyes away lol I fell asleep reading it last night and woke up and started..."

Haha, yes, it's definitely a great book! I'm glad you're enjoying it! 😄

(view spoiler)[I'm glad that I was right in guessing that the Prisoner is actually Errance from the very first. I adore Tellie and Kelm!

The Nornes reminded me of The Dursley's from Harry Potter.

Sometimes it feels as if the author uses 100 words when 20 would do. (hide spoiler)]

Yes, I agree--knowing the Prisoner was Errance made those scenes all the more meaningful. I wondered if we were supposed to know or not. I thought it was pretty obvious.

I would agree that the Nornes were equally despicable to the Dursleys.

I didn't feel that way about too many words when I was reading, but most likely that's all I would think upon reread due to your suggestion pointing it out. XD I just didn't notice this go around. (I actually thought she needed to use more words at times to help me understand what some of the characters did or said.)

I don't think you need to use spoilers anymore. I was just using them earlier because I had read ahead of what we had agreed to.

What chapters are you guys on now?

I'm on chapter 21 right now.

I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow, and I'll be gone for a week and so won't be checking in here for a while. But when I come back, I'll hopefully have read a bunch and can continue talking about it with you guys here!

I think chapter 17 or 18. I'm reading this and listening to another book, skipping back and forth between the two because they've both sucked me right in!

The author has put so much work into this world that she is creating. I almost think I should be taking notes to keep everything straight lol

I'd like to think that the "voice" that Leoren and Tellie hear in their minds is the Holy Spirit leading them.

Poor Errance. My heart just goes out to him. I can't even begin to comprehend all that he has bore over 70 years! His body is so scarred and he's just so defeated...I can't wait for when redemption finds him!

Have a great vacation, Alison! :)

Angieleigh, I love the world as well. Sometimes I was a little "lost" because my kindle does not zoom in on maps, so I couldn't read it very well, but ultimately, it did not matter much.

I think that is a good thought on that voice being the Holy Spirit. I cannot remember--do they use a specific name for God when they are speaking about/to that voice?

Errance! That's all I am going to say right now. Until you both are finished.😊

So, in chapter 18 Tellie says something I did not really understand. She says, "The eerie things Tellie had seen in the strange vision were as blurry and unclear as a dream, but she no longer doubted their reality. Errance had been gone, really gone, and for just a moment, she had glimpsed where he'd went." When you get there, Angieleigh, let me know. I want to ask you about it.

Alison--have a great vacation!!