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2024 The Year of the Dragon
Duration - February 10, 2024 through January 28, 2025



The Dragon is ranked Fifth in the Chinese Zodiac.
According to one of many myths, the Jade Emperor held a race and decreed that the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac would be decided by who crossed the finish line in the first 12 places. It would seem a matter of common sense that the mighty Dragon would be deserving of first place, however he did not achieve this. He came after the Rabbit, Tiger, Ox, and Rat. Why was this?...

When Dragon was on his way to the finish line, he found a village suffering from a very serious drought — even its plants and crops did not grow, and a great number of people were in famine. So, he flew across the clouds and opened his mouth to make rain and solved their hardship.

Dragon continued on in the race, but after a while, he saw another village threatened by a flood. He stopped without hesitation and opened his mouth to absorb the water. His efforts and powers moved the flood waters to the sea, and the disaster at the village was averted.

As Dragon hurried on his way towards the race's end, he saw that Rabbit was being chased by a wolf. In order to deal with the wolf and save Rabbit, he let Rabbit go on ahead. So, by generously helping those he met on the way, as is always his nature, Dragon came in after Rabbit in the zodiac race.

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in December.
2. Read a boom where the MC makes a selfless sacrifice to help someone else.
3. Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% green.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DRAGON.
5. Read a book where any of the characters are suffering from a water-based environmental calamity (drought, flood, tsunami, etc.)

I am signed up for Dragon Scale 1-2 tasks.

Task 2: Read a book where the MC makes a selfless sacrifice to help someone else.

Allie takes care of her sick mother-in-law who has never liked Allie. She has to do everything for her and she does this selflessly finally gaining a smile of recognition.

Task 4: Read a book where the author's initials can be found in the word DRAGON

The author of this book is Alice Oseman. A and O are in Dragon
Dr(a)g(O)n

I am ready for the next set of tasks. Thank you.

Sorry I saw this yesterday but wasn't at a computer where I could post. Then I forgot... argh.


People born in the year of the Dragon are often seen as confident, ambitious, and adventurous. They are also known to be passionate, strong-willed, and have excellent leadership qualities. Dragons are the fifth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac and are associated with the Fire element, which is believed to symbolize energy, creativity, and transformation.

Set 2 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a confident MC.
2. Read a book with all the letters of FIRE in the title and/or series name (you can use both).
3. Read a book where the MC goes on an adventure.
4. Read a book published in May.
5. Read a book where the MC goes through a personal transformation of some kind.

Not to worry Erica. I think y'all do an amazing job. I am also really slow sometimes.

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Task 2: Read a book with all the letters of FIRE in the title and/or series name (you can use both).
The Unidentified Redhead
How it fits: all the letters of FIRE are in the title
The Un(I)d(e)ti(F)ied (R)edhead
Read: 04/28/2024

Task 4: Read a book published in May
Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake
How it fits: The publication date of this book (the edition I read) was
MAY 18, 2021
Read: 03/30/2024

I am ready for my next set of tasks - Set Three

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Dragons are highly respected and revered in Chinese culture and are often associated with the emperor, power, and authority. People born in the year of the Dragon are believed to possess some of these characteristics and are often successful in their careers and personal lives. They are also said to be charismatic, imaginative, and have a strong sense of justice and fairness.

Set 3 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EMPORER.
2. Read a book where a character is highly respected or revered.
3. Read a book where the MC has a successful career.
4. Read a book with a MC is highly imaginative.
5. Read a book that has a dominant theme of justice.

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Task 2: Read a book where a character is highly respected or revered
The Wishing Game
How it fits: Jack Masterston one of the main males, despite having a drinking issue is highly respected and revered as an author of children's books.
Read: 05/15/2024

Task 3: Read a book where the MC has a successful career
Dirty Billionaire
How it fits: Creighton Karas, the Dirty Billionaire, male MC has more than a successful career.
Read: 05/22/2024

I am now ready for my next set of tasks - Set Four

Despite their many positive traits, Dragons can also be impulsive, stubborn, and prone to anger. They can sometimes struggle with their emotions and may find it challenging to work with others who do not share their vision or passion. However, with their determination and perseverance, Dragons can overcome most obstacles and achieve their goals.

Set 4 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is at least 50% red.
2. Read a book with a MC who is very stubborn.
3. Read a book where the MC struggles with their emotions over some issue.
4. Read a book with all of the letters GOAL in the title and/or subtitle (you can use both).
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION.

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Task 3: Read a book where MC struggles with their emotions over some issue.
The Beach House
How it fits: All the characters were really co MC's but I will focus on the matriarch Nan. Nan is in financial distress so to keep her home and not have to sell it despite pressure to do so she rents out rooms in the house to gets. She is very emotional over the house since it was in her supposedly deceased husband's family for generations.
Read: 05/29/2024

Task 5: Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
How it fits: The author of this book Mark Twain's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION.
De(T)er(M)ination
Date read: 05/30/2024

I am now ready for my next set of tasks - Set Five

2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The Dragon is also associated with the years 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952. People born in Dragon years usually possess natural courage, tenacity, and intelligence, often displaying enthusiasm and confidence.

Set 5 Tasks:
1. Read a book published in February.
2. Read a book with an enthusiastic and confident MC.
3. Read a book without a 3 in the page count.
4. Read a book that takes place over a New Year's Eve time frame.
5. Read a book with a double vowel in the title.

I am signed up for Dragon Scale 1-2 tasks

Task 2: Read a book with an enthusiastic and confident MC.
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
How it fits: The MC's both male and female are extremely enthusiastic and both are extremely confident. They are a great fit together. They are Brenda Malloy and Adam Bellamy.
Read: 06/26/2024

Task 3: Read a book without a 3 in the page count.
The Triplets' Summer Adventure: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
How it fits: The paperback issue I read had 208 pages. NO 3.
Date read: 06/05/2024

I am now ready for my next set of tasks - Set Six

In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Consequently, 2024 is forecasted to bring about opportunities, changes, and challenges. If you're seeking a shift in your current lives, this year might offer a favorable chance.

Set 6 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very talented MC.
2. Read a book with the numbers 2 and 4 in the page count.
3. Read a book with nobility in it.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EXTRAORDINARY.
5. Read a book where the MC takes a chance on something.

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Task 1: Read a book with a very talented MC,

How it fits: The Main Female Character, Summer, despite her learning abilities was at an Ivy University and she was getting help to write essays. She designed a fashion show of swimsuits for end of year and had 6 male models and 6 female. She did fliers, promotions, drawings, sewing, etc., all by herself
Read: 07/30/2024

Task 5, Read a book where the MC takes a chance on something

How it fits: The main female character has taken a chance to move to New York from Los Angeles to appear in an off Broadway musical that may or may not be optioned. She is taking a chance leaving the male main character, her boyfriend Jack, a new and successful actor who is younger than herself. They do visit and then she takes a chance at going out with him in New York trying to avoid paparazzi.
Date read: 07/26/2024

I am now ready for my next set of tasks - Task 7

According to Chinese astrology, 2024 is a Wood Dragon Year. Wood indicates calmness, loyalty, and reliability and Dragons endowed with prominent abilities and revolutionary ideas. Such features incline Wood Dragons toward a successful life. Even though stubbornness and a little arrogance are innate with Dragons, these negative traits, sometimes, may be the key to achieving their goals.

Set 7 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very calm MC.
2. Read a book where a character works with wood.
3. Read a book with all the letters LOYALTY in the title and/or series names (can use both).
4. Read a book where a MC's negative characteristic helps them achieve their goal.
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word REVOLUTIONARY.

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Task 5: Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word REVOLUTIONARY.

Road-Tripped
Read: 08/19/2024
How it fits: Both of the Author's initials can be found in Revolutionary
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N.....Nicole
A.....Archer
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Task 2: Read a book where a character works with wood

Hoping on Tomorrow
Date read: 10/15/2024
How it fits: The main male character Shane Brown works with wood. He framed and built his own house. He built a fence around the property (several acres) and also constructed an apartment in the hay loft of the barn.

Wow! I forgot Post for this...lol

I am ready for the next set.

No worries - you're all done!

CONGRATULATIONS!! You finished the Year of the Dragon!