Julia’s Comments (group member since Nov 01, 2025)

Julia’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Silver Stake (2/2)
Prompt: Read a book with a haunted or eerie setting.
Book & Author: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Date read: Nov 21, 2025
How it fits: Yadriel lives next to a cemetery and can see spirits.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Warfang Axe (1/2)
Prompt: Read a book where survival is key.
Book & Author: First Impressions by Jay Hogan
Date read: Nov 21, 2025
How it fits: Michael is targeted and threatened by a gang after witnessing a crime.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Poisoned Vial (1/2)
Prompt: Read a book involving deceit or lies.
Book & Author: On the Edge by J.J. Mulder
Date read: Nov 18, 2025
How it fits: Atlas lies to Henri about his feelings for him.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Phoenix Feather Pen (1/2)
Prompt: Read a 5-star favorite.
Book & Author: Save the Game by J.J. Mulder
Date read: Nov 18, 2025
How it fits: Loved the book, rated it 5 stars and put it straight on my all-times favourites shelf.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Golden Talon (2/2)
Prompt: Read a book that tugged at your heart.
Book & Author: Shots on Net by J.J. Mulder
Date read: Nov 17, 2025
How it fits: Carter desperately wants the people he loves to be proud of him - this really tugged on my heartstrings.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Silver Stake (1/2)
Prompt: Read a book with a haunted or eerie setting.
Book & Author: Song of the Abyss by Emma Hamm
Date read: Nov 15, 2025
How it fits: The MCs spend time at an abandoned underwater city that is in danger of being flooded.

Weapons Overview after defeating the first set of monsters:

Completed Weapons:
1 Frostfang Blade
1 Golden Talon

Incomplete Weapons:
Frostfang Blade (1/2)
Golden Talon (1/2)

Completion post - MONSTER #3

Monster: The Bone Jester
Required Weapon: Spiked Mace - aquired by slaying the Widow Spinner (see Msg. 15)
Reward Weapon: Frostfang Blade

Completion post - MONSTER #2

Monster: The Icebound Knight
Required Weapon: Trident of Tides - aquired by reading two books (see Msg. 7 & Msg. 9)
Reward Weapon: Golden Talon

Completion post - MONSTER #1

Monster: Widow Spinner
Required Weapon: Flamebrand Sword - aquired by reading two books (see Msg. 12 & Msg. 14)
Reward Weapon: Spiked Mace

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Flamebrand Sword (2/2)
Prompt: Read a book with an inspiring victory.
Book & Author: This and Every Life by Emmy Sanders
Date read: Nov 15, 2025
How it fits: Charlie embraces his true identity as a trans man in the 18th century, supported by his loving husband - an inspiring personal victory for this character.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Frostfang Blade (1/2)
Prompt: Read a book that chilled you emotionally or mentally.
Book & Author: Bump Start by Eve Holmes
Date read: Nov 14, 2025
How it fits: MC struggles with depression and a drinking problem and a HEA feels very far away for most of the book

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Flamebrand Sword (1/2)
Prompt: Read a book with a brave protagonist.
Book & Author: Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm
Date read: Nov 11, 2025
How it fits: Mira is kidnapped by an Undine (merman-like creature), but is never afraid of him.

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Golden Talon (1/2)
Prompt: Read a romance or emotional story.
Book & Author: Dauntless by Victoria Denault
Date read: Nov 8, 2025
How it fits: MPG Romance

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Trident of Tides (2/2)
Prompt: Read a book set near water.
Book & Author: Three's Company by N.R. Walker
Date read: Nov 8, 2025
How it fits: book is set in Key West, Florida

Completion post - SETTING

Setting: Whispering Woods
Prompt: Read a book where a character uncovers a hidden truth or secret.
Book & Author: Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Date read: Nov 8, 2025
How it fits: orphaned MC Serena learns about her parents

Completion post - WEAPON

Weapon: Trident of Tides (1/2)
Prompt: Read a book set near water.
Book & Author: Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Date read: Nov 2, 2025
How it fits: book is set at a seaside villa in Sicily

Sounds fun, I'm in. When does this challenge start?