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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.25-26: well, that was very romantic-movie-esque - a public declaration of love after a Stanley cup win - it‘s all happy. I‘m glad they talked finally and she‘s willing to give them a chance. And not only because she misses the MC. She‘ll have to learn to be vulnerable just like he will in order for this to work. We‘ll finish tomorrow!

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Ch.31-33: we are reminded that Nehemiah‘s people are still at war, some still rebelling against Adarlan‘s forces. Is that where the king is? Enforcing his rule? I was a bit surprised that Pelor helped Celaena in the poison challenge - he‘s mostly kept to himself up to now. But it‘s good to have allies. Even if they may have to face each other at the end.

#LittensLoveRomance Ch.23-24: Oof- these chapters made me sad. I hate break ups especially when both members are heartsick and want to get back together. I appreciated that Alex fired his agent and was willing to go on the air with his feelings for Vi. I guess she didn‘t see the interview. Or it hasn‘t aired yet. Will it change her mind?

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.28-30: first - Celaena getting frustrated when she‘s not immediately good at something is funny. Second, she‘s certainly been spending a lot of time with Dorian. I doubt much can come of it - not if his parents have anything to say about it. Does he find her interesting simply because he‘s not supposed to? ⬇️

#IDLR #InDeathLongReadalong Book 13:Ch.11-15: oh boy, the saga of Peabody and Mcnab is ongoing - and it‘s so entertaining! As for the case, Eve is soooo close - she ran a search on Lucius! Here‘s hoping she‘ll put two and two together and link him with his bestie Kevin. It is very interesting reading more from the perspective of the killers in this book. I was surprised they killed Dr.McNamara but shouldn‘t have been. ⬇️

#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?

#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. ⬇️

#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. ⬇️

#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.

#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 😳⬇️

#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. ⬇️

#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.

#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.

#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. ⬇️

#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. ⬇️

#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. ⬇️

#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. ⬇️

#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? ⬇️

#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.

#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).

#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.

#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. ⬇️

#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.

#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

#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! ⬇️

#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!