October Daye series Read-a-long

gali · Post by **gali** » 20 Feb 2022, 09:35

What theories? Please share.

Yay!

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 23 Feb 2022, 04:11

Well, there's definitely more to Toby than meets the eye. Something about what we're supposed to "know" about her and her history/family doesn't fit (for me).

Also, pay extra attention to Marcia.

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 23 Feb 2022, 04:13

I've started A Red-Rose Chain and am already through the sixth chapter. (This is very different from when I was in slump-land!)

gali · Post by **gali** » 23 Feb 2022, 04:18

Marcia? Hmm, I will do that.

I am about to start chapter three, but I will catch up with you. I liked the section about the wild dogs.

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 23 Feb 2022, 04:20

Danny really comes in handy!

gali · Post by **gali** » 27 Feb 2022, 00:11

@Gravy, where are you in the book? I am about to finish it. Once I started reading, I just couldn't stop.

Have you reached the section about Walther's past?

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 28 Feb 2022, 10:43

I've just reached chapter 19 (she just identified the rose from Eira's magical signature).

I love Walther! That is one of my favorite parts.

gali · Post by **gali** » 28 Feb 2022, 11:45

Gravy wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 10:43 I've just reached chapter 19 (she just identified the rose from Eira's magical signature).

I love Walther! That is one of my favorite parts.

I finished the book and loved it!

Yes, I like Walther as well.

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 01 Mar 2022, 09:02

gali wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 11:45
Gravy wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 10:43 I've just reached chapter 19 (she just identified the rose from Eira's magical signature).

I love Walther! That is one of my favorite parts.
I finished the book and loved it!

Yes, I like Walther as well.

He is definitely one of my favorite characters. I also feel fairly safe that he'll be okay (not die, not turn/be bad) because McGuire is very cautious/careful of her portrayal of trans people. If she were going to make him bad/kill him off, we'd have at least two other trans characters, I'd think.

I finished the book (I actually finished two books: yay for not sleeping?

), and plan on starting the next soon. However, I do have another book that I'll have to get read fairly quickly, so I won't be in any hurry.

I love that Toby just creates havoc wherever she goes! I'm really curious about the "queen's" name now.

gali · Post by **gali** » 01 Mar 2022, 09:06

Gravy wrote: ↑01 Mar 2022, 09:02
gali wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 11:45
Gravy wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 10:43 I've just reached chapter 19 (she just identified the rose from Eira's magical signature).

I love Walther! That is one of my favorite parts.
I finished the book and loved it!

Yes, I like Walther as well.
He is definitely one of my favorite characters. I also feel fairly safe that he'll be okay (not die, not turn/be bad) because McGuire is very cautious/careful of her portrayal of trans people. If she were going to make him bad/kill him off, we'd have at least two other trans characters, I'd think.

I finished the book (I actually finished two books: yay for not sleeping? ), and plan on starting the next soon. However, I do have another book that I'll have to get read fairly quickly, so I won't be in any hurry.

I love that Toby just creates havoc wherever she goes! I'm really curious about the "queen's" name now.

Great! I am glad to hear Walther will be ok. He is a great character!

Tell me when you start the next one, and I will start it as well.

Indeed! Toby rocks!

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 08 Mar 2022, 20:34

I'm starting the next book.

(Just a warning: I will either fly through the book, or be really slow; there's some extra stressful stuff going on, so I can't really predict.

)

gali · Post by **gali** » 08 Mar 2022, 23:37

Gravy wrote: ↑08 Mar 2022, 20:34 I'm starting the next book.

(Just a warning: I will either fly through the book, or be really slow; there's some extra stressful stuff going on, so I can't really predict. )

I will probably start it tomorrow, after finishing my current book.

No worries! I hope all will work out for you.

gali · Post by **gali** » 13 Mar 2022, 00:03

Once Broken Faith (October Daye #10)

@Gravy, where are you in the book? I am halfway through and enjoy it very much. This series does keep getting better and better with each new book!

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A murder is a nice change from the kidnapping of kids in her previous works. I wonder what are the Luidaeg's plans for Toby in respect to the Selkies.

Toby does hold a grudge! I hope she and Sylvester will resolve their issues. Their alienation is tiring.

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 13 Mar 2022, 06:37

Unfortunately, I'm only a few chapters in (had some trouble actually starting it). Once I got through the first chapter it's been easier, though.

I'm currently at the part where Toby's talking to the High King and Queen.

gali · Post by **gali** » 13 Mar 2022, 06:42

Gravy wrote: ↑13 Mar 2022, 06:37 Unfortunately, I'm only a few chapters in (had some trouble actually starting it). Once I got through the first chapter it's been easier, though.

I'm currently at the part where Toby's talking to the High King and Queen.

No rush!

I actually liked the slow beginning (quite a change). The slumber party was cool.