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Post by melohdy on Nov 14, 2024 16:14:53 GMT -6
Putting them behind a tag  {Spoiler}
First, that one of two things is going to happen - either Violet's second signet through Andarna is going to be something related to healing (like Brennan but better) and she'll be able to heal/cure Venin, OR she'll find ancient texts in the archives that detail how to do it.
My coworker who lent me the book has a theory that Vi's second signet will either be stopping time or talking to the dead. She also thinks maybe General Sorrengail was Venin while pregnant. My theory tacked on to that is maybe Violet's father found a cure and that's why Violet was born so weak. And if Violet's second signet is talking to the dead, she'd be able to talk to her father to get the info and cure Xaden.
Either way if Xaden is still venin at the end of book 3 I will be floored. {Spoiler}
I think the author debunked the speaking to the dead signet. People latched onto that one when she was "talking" to Liam.
I have a theory that Violet is going to fall for another guy at some point to drive up tension (possibly Aaric), but by the end of book 5 she and Xaden will ultimately be together. This may be because she feels like all hope is lost re: curing him or that she thinks he is dead. |
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Post by cakewench on Nov 15, 2024 7:48:30 GMT -6
Putting them behind a tag {Spoiler}
First, that one of two things is going to happen - either Violet's second signet through Andarna is going to be something related to healing (like Brennan but better) and she'll be able to heal/cure Venin, OR she'll find ancient texts in the archives that detail how to do it.
My coworker who lent me the book has a theory that Vi's second signet will either be stopping time or talking to the dead. She also thinks maybe General Sorrengail was Venin while pregnant. My theory tacked on to that is maybe Violet's father found a cure and that's why Violet was born so weak. And if Violet's second signet is talking to the dead, she'd be able to talk to her father to get the info and cure Xaden.
Either way if Xaden is still venin at the end of book 3 I will be floored. {Spoiler}
I think the author debunked the speaking to the dead signet. People latched onto that one when she was "talking" to Liam.
I have a theory that Violet is going to fall for another guy at some point to drive up tension (possibly Aaric), but by the end of book 5 she and Xaden will ultimately be together. This may be because she feels like all hope is lost re: curing him or that she thinks he is dead. Ah ok - I have done zero research, this was just gut reactions. I definitely will be cruising tiktok for theories this weekend  |
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Post by CestLaVie on Nov 15, 2024 15:17:45 GMT -6
I finished Iron Flame last night. I have theories! Next up is The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, because I'm not done with spooky thrillers yet this season lol. Ooh I read this several years ago and recommended it to coworkers and it still gets brought up often haha. I'm interested to see how you like it! |
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Post by CestLaVie on Nov 15, 2024 15:18:04 GMT -6
I finished The Women and really really loved it.
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Post by cnf on Nov 16, 2024 18:23:38 GMT -6
I finally finished City of Souls and Sinners. God damn that was long! Thank goodness the second half picked up. I grabbed the third book to start tomorrow. It's a smidge shorter at a bit over 700 pages.
I'm 37% into Boarder Hearts for my bedtime book. It's a series so it should keep me indulged for a bit.
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Post by DGM on Nov 16, 2024 22:14:51 GMT -6
I finished Bright Lights, Big Christmas. It had a weird twist, but I liked the book overall a lot. 3.5 stars.
I then started my first David Sedaris book, Holidays on Ice. It was not my style so I DNF.
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Post by cnf on Nov 17, 2024 5:51:09 GMT -6
I finished Boarded Hearts last night. It was cute enough and super quick to read. Grabbed the next one to start tonight.
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Post by abs on Nov 17, 2024 7:13:12 GMT -6
I finished Long Bright River last night. It was good but I liked God of the Woods better. The ending was a bit abrupt and I wanted a bit more closure. Still a 4 star read. Started Remarkably Bright Creatures. Since nothing is coming out that I want to read until January (hurrry up Onyx Storm!) I'm trying to catch up on top reads over the past few years I may have missed.
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Post by cnf on Nov 17, 2024 8:18:28 GMT -6
I finished Long Bright River last night. It was good but I liked God of the Woods better. The ending was a bit abrupt and I wanted a bit more closure. Still a 4 star read. Started Remarkably Bright Creatures. Since nothing is coming out that I want to read until January (hurrry up Onyx Storm!) I'm trying to catch up on top reads over the past few years I may have missed. I thought Onyx Storm came out this month. Bummer. |
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Post by abs on Nov 17, 2024 8:22:27 GMT -6
I finished Long Bright River last night. It was good but I liked God of the Woods better. The ending was a bit abrupt and I wanted a bit more closure. Still a 4 star read. Started Remarkably Bright Creatures. Since nothing is coming out that I want to read until January (hurrry up Onyx Storm!) I'm trying to catch up on top reads over the past few years I may have missed. I thought Onyx Storm came out this month. Bummer. I wish. Not until January 21st!! My 2025 reading list is shaping up nicely but the end of this year has been very empty. |
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Post by tmg on Nov 17, 2024 9:24:08 GMT -6
I finished Long Bright River last night. It was good but I liked God of the Woods better. The ending was a bit abrupt and I wanted a bit more closure. Still a 4 star read. Started Remarkably Bright Creatures. Since nothing is coming out that I want to read until January (hurrry up Onyx Storm!) I'm trying to catch up on top reads over the past few years I may have missed. Remarkably Bright Creatures is fabulous! I hope you enjoy it! |
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Post by marygracerich on Nov 17, 2024 21:14:59 GMT -6
Also hello. I don’t always go here but I do always read lol. Here was my October list: The Priory of the Orange Tree - Samantha Shannon Love on the Brain - Ali Hazelwood Happy Place - Emily Henry Not in Love - Ali Hazelwood Legendborn - Tracy Deonn I looooooved The Priory of the Orange Tree and want to read the prequel but I’m really close on my goal for the year so I need to bang out a few more quick romances. I know it’s not for everyone but if you enjoy high fantasy and strong female characters and feminism give it a go. But also know that When the Moon Hatched is my favorite book of the year and if you hated that one then you’ll probably also not like this one. I clearly have a type 😅 I am almost 500 pages into When the Moon Hatched. The beginning dragged a bit but now it’s getting very good. |
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Post by marygracerich on Nov 17, 2024 21:18:36 GMT -6
I finished Long Bright River last night. It was good but I liked God of the Woods better. The ending was a bit abrupt and I wanted a bit more closure. Still a 4 star read. Started Remarkably Bright Creatures. Since nothing is coming out that I want to read until January (hurrry up Onyx Storm!) I'm trying to catch up on top reads over the past few years I may have missed. I thought Onyx Storm came out this month. Bummer. 65 more days. But who’s counting? 😂 |
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Post by angelashly on Nov 18, 2024 7:36:16 GMT -6
I read guilt and Ginataan. It was ok. They are cozy mysteries
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Post by angelashly on Nov 18, 2024 7:38:12 GMT -6
No I’m trying to decide between my Christmas books
All’s fair In live and Christmas or merry little merry cute
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Post by Rusty Red on Nov 18, 2024 8:54:25 GMT -6
Onyx Storm is the next Empyrean novel, right? Definitely looking forward to that.
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Post by cakewench on Nov 18, 2024 8:55:56 GMT -6
Onyx Storm is the next Empyrean novel, right? Definitely looking forward to that. Yes, and I believe it's coming out in January |
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Post by emma on Nov 18, 2024 9:06:02 GMT -6
I’m also looking forward to getting Onyx Storm but I was not fast enough on the library hold list so im going to be waiting weeks for it and trying to avoid spoilers
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Post by cakewench on Nov 18, 2024 9:16:46 GMT -6
I just put it (Onyx Storm) on hold with my library, and I'm only 38th on the list. Hoping I will be able to borrow my coworker's copy sooner, though |
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Post by byjove on Nov 18, 2024 9:27:27 GMT -6
Oh didn’t realize the next was coming out in Jan!
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Post by angelashly on Nov 18, 2024 9:34:16 GMT -6
Oh didn’t realize the next was coming out in Jan! It’s going to be the perfect long January month read |
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Post by byjove on Nov 18, 2024 10:23:21 GMT -6
Oh didn’t realize the next was coming out in Jan! It’s going to be the perfect long January month read Evie Dunmore sent her newsletter this morning and mentioned a couple of other books coming out in January- Ne’er Duke Well and A Lady Would Know Better, so it’s going to be a full month |
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Post by emma on Nov 18, 2024 10:29:53 GMT -6
I just put it (Onyx Storm) on hold with my library, and I'm only 38th on the list. Hoping I will be able to borrow my coworker's copy sooner, though jealous! I put it on hold like 3 months ago and was 300 and something in line |
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Post by cakewench on Nov 18, 2024 10:42:33 GMT -6
I just put it (Onyx Storm) on hold with my library, and I'm only 38th on the list. Hoping I will be able to borrow my coworker's copy sooner, though jealous! I put it on hold like 3 months ago and was 300 and something in line I'm wondering if it just got added or something, I was surprised it wasn't longer. |
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Post by cdnfroggy on Nov 18, 2024 13:13:51 GMT -6
No I’m trying to decide between my Christmas books All’s fair In live and Christmas or merry little merry cute I adored Merry Little Meet Cute! I read it last year around Christmas and it was a perfect read. Like a spicy Hallmark Christmas film almost. I bought the next two to read this December. |
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Post by angelashly on Nov 18, 2024 13:21:49 GMT -6
No I’m trying to decide between my Christmas books All’s fair In live and Christmas or merry little merry cute I adored Merry Little Meet Cute! I read it last year around Christmas and it was a perfect read. Like a spicy Hallmark Christmas film almost. I bought the next two to read this December. Sold! |
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Post by trueblue on Nov 18, 2024 14:07:09 GMT -6
I started The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah last night. I am not sure I like it but feel compelled to pick it up and read during any downtime I have (on an alarm because otherwise I would fall into the book and not come out until I was done)
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Nov 18, 2024 14:43:57 GMT -6
I'm part way into The Only One Left. Something creepy for a cold rainy day.
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Post by cnf on Nov 18, 2024 17:44:23 GMT -6
I pre-ordered Onyx Storm. If I can figure out how to share I'm happy to do so!
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Post by pearbear on Nov 19, 2024 4:05:35 GMT -6
Okay, so I’m almost done with Iron Flame (finished Fourth Wing last week). And while I do like the series overall and love Xaden (hot!), it does reaffirm that fantasy is not my genre. My gosh they’re just so long!! And IF got a bit too violent for me in parts.
So while I will certainly finish out the series, I think I’m going to stick to my typical thrillers and contemporary romance and will be unlikely to do another fantasy series any time soon 🤣
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