Please join us over at RoseCityReader every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author’s name.
This is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice
These are the rules:
These are the rules:
1. Grab a book, any book.
2. Turn to page 56, or 56% on your eReader.
3. Find any sentence (or a few, just don't spoil it) that grabs you.
4. Post it.
5. Add the URL to your post in the link on Freda's most recent Friday 56 post.
I was at a cross between this and Darkdawn as the book to share this week. But as Darkdawn is the final in a series, and this one seems to be a standalone novel, there was less risk for spoilers.
Synopsis
Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies—girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and, having been raised on the heroic sagas of her people, dreams of a bigger life.
When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies' one chance out. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for all the Mercies. In fact, her actions may change the story arc of women everywhere
Book Beginning:
They say dying makes you thirsty, so we always gave our marks one last drink.
Friday 56:
"Crows are messengers of the dead," Runa said, the old snap back in her voice.
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50/50 Friday is a new weekly link-up hosted by Carrie @ The Butterfly Reader and Laura @ Blue Eye Books. Every week they have a new topic featuring two sides of the same coin - you share a book that suits each category and link up on the hosts' blogs.
This week is Favorite and Least favorite Book tag, this is going to be hard... I love book tags.
Favorite
I really enjoy the annual end of the year survey, though I missed it last year. Mostly I just forgot about it. Completely spaced on it.
Here are other Tag's I've done.
Least
I honestly can't think of one...
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Q: Do you think that overall work morale would be improved by having a "book lunch", sponsored by the company, at least once a month, or perhaps once a week?
A: Probably not. Not everybody gets the same level of enjoyment from reading, and not everybody has the same taste in books if it becomes a book club deal. It might make things worse for some people, being "forced" in some ways to read a book they don't really care about.
This week is Favorite and Least favorite Book tag, this is going to be hard... I love book tags.
Favorite
I really enjoy the annual end of the year survey, though I missed it last year. Mostly I just forgot about it. Completely spaced on it.
Here are other Tag's I've done.
Least
I honestly can't think of one...
* * * * *
Q: Do you think that overall work morale would be improved by having a "book lunch", sponsored by the company, at least once a month, or perhaps once a week?
A: Probably not. Not everybody gets the same level of enjoyment from reading, and not everybody has the same taste in books if it becomes a book club deal. It might make things worse for some people, being "forced" in some ways to read a book they don't really care about.
Oooh 'Boneless Mercies' sounds amazing, I'll definitely be looking that one up! And I feel you on the enforced "fun" if an event like that isn't optional. We have quite a few optional ones at work, most of which I ignore except for our Book Club! I hope you have a lovely weekend and do drop by my Friday Post if you have the time!
ReplyDeleteJuli @ A Universe in Words
I haven't read Boneless Mercies. It sounds like a great story, and I like the quotes.
ReplyDeleteIs that right? Does dying make you thirsty? My Friday quotes
ReplyDeleteThat beginning is really thought-provoking! I have yet to read this author, but I have heard great things. I hope that it is one you enjoy. :)
ReplyDeleteI do like the overarching theme here! I'm suitably intrigued.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! Here is my Friday post. Have a great weekend!
A lot of death in those snippets, but that appeals to me in reading! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI feel so stupid that I picked this topic because no one can think of any tags they don't like!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up and have a great weekend!
Yes, the end of year survey is always good! :)
ReplyDeleteLauren @ Always Me
How are you finding this book? It wasn't my fave, but I liked it well enough.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying it so far. I really love Norse mythology.
DeleteI love the sound of The Boneless Mercies! I hope you are enjoying it. I like book tags too. I really like doing the end of the year survey too. I'm not sure when I'll get to it this year, but hopefully I will find the time. I can't think of how I'd answer the hop question. I read during my lunch break, but I am not sure how I feel about a work sponsored work break for the very reason you mention. I hope you have a great weekend, Marie!
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