Kenyons Minions discussion

Alrighty, here is the guidelines and such for BOTM

1. On the first of every month we will start the next book in the series.

2. The first week or so of the month will be the time for everyone to read/reread the book.

3. For the rest of the month we will be in general discussion of the book. I will from time to time pop in and ask questions to incite conversation. I invite others to ask questions too.

4. Things to discuss will be theme, plot, characters, events, and any other thing you wish to talk about regarding the book.

5. We will be going in the order that is listed on Sherrilyn's website. I will post a list soon of the BOTM's we will have till the end of the year

6. Please keep in mind there are others who haven't read all the books, so when referencing another book make sure you either list it as a spoiler or do not give enough information away to ruin the book.

Also, do feel free to ask me any questions. I try to answer all pm's within an hour or two.

Thanks for your patience as this is the first time for me doing a major thing as a new moderator. I hope that together we can make it awesome!

Thanks for hopping on this Carlena. Btw, could you add in a bit more about how the book the month will go. In case people have some questions. Particularly given as there are so many books. I know Shari was curious about this for sure.

Also add in a start and finish date too. So people know how long the discussion is for and have a rough estimate on when to wrap up the reading and discuss.

I agree with DH

Do we have to reread the book if we've read it before?

Steffani wrote: "Do we have to reread the book if we've read it before?"

No ma'am. :) I am typing up the guidelines and info now. :)

Not mandatory to reread the book Steffani. This is just an opportunity to join in reading it with everyone again or for the first time if you haven't already.

Carlena wrote: "Steffani wrote: "Do we have to reread the book if we've read it before?"

No ma'am. :) I am typing up the guidelines and info now. :)"

Sweet, and you can just copy and paste over to your first post after you click edit. And save time on posting it in another separate post. :)

Dhfan4life wrote: "Carlena wrote: "Steffani wrote: "Do we have to reread the book if we've read it before?"

No ma'am. :) I am typing up the guidelines and info now. :)"

Sweet, and you can just copy and paste over..."

Ray (warrior of randomness) XP wrote: "I agree with DH"

Dhfan4life wrote: "Thanks for hopping on this Carlena. Btw, could you add in a bit more about how the book the month will go. In case people have some questions. Particularly given as there are so many books. I know ..."

Done done and done! :D

Thanks missuss. :)

Dhfan4life wrote: "Thanks missuss. :)"

no problemo sweetie!

I think you can post up your first few questions too. To kick things off like you had up before. Now that folks see what the rules are. Can easily get things going with a few fun questions.

Dhfan4life wrote: "I think you can post up your first few questions too. To kick things off like you had up before. Now that folks see what the rules are. Can easily get things going with a few fun questions."

Too right you are!

Alrighty. I'm gonna get us started with a few questions.

1. Who is your favorite character?

2. What do you think is the funniest thing in the book?

3. Should Julius wear shorty shorts all the time? ;)

I'm so excited about this that I was seriously considering calling in sick to work today, LOL! But alas, if I don't work, I can't afford to support my book habit.

Been a while since I read this although I will re-read to get into the discussions properly but off the top of my head the answers to the first two questions are the same for me -Selena, love her ;)

And I would vote for Julian wearing a towel all the time ;) I love that scene lol

I am going have to go with Eros. he is funny
I liked at the end when he wanted to shoot the nurse with one of his arrows

darn it has been too long, I have to re-read it too.

Will certainly be dropping in for this one....

I'll be stopping in...love this series.

What is the first book that we are reading

Fantasy Lover

So we're going to be reading Fantasy Lover? Is this the first book in the series?

Yes it is Tiffany. Kind of the unofficial first one as Night Pleasures does actually enter more into the Dark-Hunter world. But Julian is friends with the hero of Night Pleasures. Shared history and they find each other again in Night Pleasures.

I'm so excited to start re-reading the series!

1. Total tie between Julian and Eros

2. Off the top of my head is when Grace told Julian she would feed him Alpo if he didn't change his attitude or something like that. I was cracking up over that.

3. Naw, then Grace would never be able to beat the women off with a stick. I mean it was enough of a pain with him wearing regular clothes.

I like this. I read a few SK books before I got the entire series. I have intention of reading all, but cannot decide if to read randomly or in order (there are just so many. So this will definitely give me some motivation.

I don't think I have a favorite character in this book. I loved Julian, he seemed like the strong hero type but with a wealth of compassion. But Eros stood out as well.

Ok peoples, I am in, I will pick up FL from the library on monday and then re-read it. Ready to participate and look forward to all your opinions, too.

Thankyou Carlena, looking forward to this.

I just finished Fantasy Lover. I absolutely love Julian. I already planned on reading this book before BOTM started because of Styxx coming out. After seeing the list of books that Carl posted on Facebook, I decided there were a few more I had to read because I didn't want some of my favorite characters to be left out. It's hard to decide on favorite character. When I read the book the first time, I would have said Julian. I wanted him to heal so bad and find his HEA. Rereading it I would say Kyrian, even though Julian isn't sure he really saw him, because I LOVE Kyrian. He is one of my favorite heros in the DH series.
The scene where Grace threatens to feed Julian Alpo is funny. I think one of the sweetest/heartwarming scenes is when Julian is playing with and telling the neighbor's kids stories. I almost forgot the first time he sees his twins. I loved that scene.
I was curious, Grace asked Aphrodite to lift the curse for the women wanting him. Aphrodite makes a comment about if it would really help with the way Julian looks. She never ask about the men's animosity towards him. Did Aphrodite ever take care of that?

Nope, I don't believe Aphrodite took care of that. Probably cause she likely felt it went hand in hand with all women wanting him. Like all men wanting her and the opposite sex would always be giving the stink eye regardless.

I've just finished it too. Because he is only mentioned a few times in later books you forget just how powerful he is. I had totally forgotten that he was dipped in the river Styxx!
Loved re reading it again, it was the first one I ever read and it is brilliant :)
Sad thing is though I hated the scene with bill talking to Julian about Selena and grace. I've always liked Bill in later books but I hate reading that scene. What a pig!! I know it's part of the curse on Julian but I still don't like him in that moment. I hope they become friends.
I do love the scenes with Eros and Psyche and remembering hoping we would see them more when I read it the first time.
Also loved Kyrian's cameo ;) I too adore him, and it reminds me of when they meet.

Fav character is still Selena but I think funniest moments are Julian learning to drive (I'm imagining how the clutch gets broken) and when the three girls are ogling Julian so they give them something to ogle, loved that bit!

I loved the twins birth at the end of the book

Question posed to you all: Do you think Julian should have forgave his mother so quickly after her help at the end of the book even though she has been nothing to him for thousands of years?

hugsandcookies wrote: "Thankyou Carlena, looking forward to this."

^_^ you're welcome! and thank you for participating!

Answer to question: Possibly shouldn't have forgiven her so quickly. But given that she didn't want to give him up in the first place and in her own way get back into his life. I think Julian realized he had to forgive her. Not only that but he spent so much time wasting his life in that book. To be free likely gave him a new prospective on life and even on his mom.

I thought I remembered FL as well but guess I'd best get re-reading! Hello, library tomorrow ;)

Cindi wrote: "I thought I remembered FL as well but guess I'd best get re-reading! Hello, library tomorrow ;)"

lol, thats alright I have reread this book multiple times (the first book i ever have as an adult, which is a big deal to me cause i am not to fond of rereading) so i tend to pull out the random stuff

I agree with DH's answer

Aww thanks Ray. :)

your welcome :)

I hate Zeus

You and me both on that one Ray. In regards to Zeus.

I really want Nick and Savitar to kill Zeus

If ya'll don't mind moving this conversation to the appropriate folder I would appreciate it. This is about the BOTM Fantasy Lover. Thanks guys! :)

Zeus was the one who ordered Julius to be taken out of Olympus.

sorry I meant Julian

Ray (warrior of randomness) XP wrote: "sorry I meant Julian"

its cool. when you mentioned nick, i was like "uh he's not in this book." lol

Zeus has done a lot of asshole things. But i think that killing a God would have severe repercussions for humans

No problemo Carlena. But yea Zeus was involved somewhat in the book. But to keep things on topic. How did everyone feel about Athena showing up towards the end and letting Julian break bad all over his brother?

Carlena wrote: "Ray (warrior of randomness) XP wrote: "sorry I meant Julian"

its cool. when you mentioned nick, i was like "uh he's not in this book." lol

Zeus has done a lot of asshole things. But i think tha..."

Excellent point. As the Gods do hold up the universe in one way or another. Can't have things crashing down on us if one kicks off.

Heeeeeeee! am I too late to join BOTM? I read fantasy lover before but am happy to reread as I think of Dark Hunters books as classics

;)

hi yall