Sophia’s Comments (group member since Nov 24, 2022)

Sophia’s comments from the Austenesque Lovers TBR Challenge 2023 group.

Way to go, Anji!

Sam wrote: "I don't think I can face that one.
The idea of Elizabeth being married after Darcy and then finding out it wasn't even legal!

It seemed to difficult to get involved with."

Yeah, her choice has definite repercussions. Its got nuts a few times. :)

Okay, it took me forever and I wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but I finished The Crimes of Elizabeth Darcy for the mini challenge.

Whew, this one had everything, but the kitchen sink thrown in! It pushed my angst sensibilities to the limit, but I did love the rising suspense and courtroom tension that came up. The tone was darker and bad stuff happens with some really vile schemers coming from more than one direction. It made a fab sequel.

What a fab reading month with all these golden ones, abmom!

A couple more before the finish, Chelsea!!! :)

You're on fire, Rose!!!

Woohoo, Linda!

Kudos to Sam!

Craftyhj wrote: "Phew! I just made it to the front door in time.

200) Wits & Wagers: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Amy D'Orazio - 5*.

A lovely book to finish the year! A ch..."

You're in!!!! Nicely done, crafthj!

abmom wrote: "301. A Successful Elopement; a Pride & Prejudice Variation https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... 4 stars. When Georgiana successfully elope..."

Three cheers for abmom finishing on a high note. :)

Sheila wrote: "And as we end this year:

151.) Mr. Darcy's Christmas Letters: A Pride and Prejudice Novella 5 stars
152.) Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Letters: Bonus Epilogue: This 9-page epilogue has u..."

Yay for a big new year's eve toss of confetti for Sheila going out strong. :)

Ryan wrote: "I made it! #10 Holidays with Jane: Christmas Cheer.

Now to start thinking about my goal for next year…"

Well before the ball drops in Time Square. Way to go, Ryan!

Happy New Year, indeed!

Yes, you had a fab reading year, Kirk. Way to go!

Happy new Year!

Craftyhj wrote: "Well done Sophia!"

Thank! I'm thrilled to be this far. :)

Anji wrote: "Sophia wrote: "I was hoping to get a burst of reading in my Austenesque stack, but that was not to be. The holiday festivities called to me and my reading mood veered toward other non-Austenesque o..."

Yes, I wouldn't mind leveling up one more time, but also really pleased with how far I've gotten. Definitely in good company here!

Sheila wrote: "Sophia wrote: "I was hoping to get a burst of reading in my Austenesque stack, but that was not to be. The holiday festivities called to me and my reading mood veered toward other non-Austenesque o..."

Very true! Thanks for the support, Sheila. :)

I was hoping to get a burst of reading in my Austenesque stack, but that was not to be. The holiday festivities called to me and my reading mood veered toward other non-Austenesque on the stack.

But, I did get a few more read this month and I enjoyed the warm hospitality of Mr. Knightley so I'm not all that disappointed. :)

YTD: 71/75 Books

Elizabeth Bennet’s Inheritance : A Pride and Prejudice Variation Christian Regency Romance
Audio Edition
4.5 Stars

The Strike by Alicia M (unpub)
www.dwiggie.com/derby/old_2002/alicia...
A fun comedy one-shot

A More Agreeable Man: A Variation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
4 stars


There are a few days left so its very possible I will slip one more in before the ball drops in Time Square. :)

EDIT: I got in that one more book!
The Crimes of Elizabeth Darcy
4.5
December Challenge book

Yay for finishing your Christmas reading challenges and how delightful to revisit Jane Odiwe's advent one. That was a sweetheart of a story.

Anji wrote: "I finished the final story in my December Gold choice 'Tis the Season: Variations on a Jane Austen Christmas anthology last night. What an excellent set of stories. All fully fledg..."

I loved that anthology. Glad you could enjoy a 'bedtime' story from it each evening. :)

Sam wrote: "Not sure what else will get read in the next few days, so I figured I would post my to date now.

651-699

651 - Letters from Cheapside (FF) 4
652 - [book:Faults of Understanding: A..."

Way to go, Sam!
Lots of good holiday reading in the stack.