2-3-4 Challenge discussion

The evil night things that prowl Cincinnati despise witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. Her new reputation for the dark arts is turning human and undead heads alike with the intent to possess, bed, and kill her -- not necessarily in that order.

Now a mortal lover who abandoned Rachel has returned, haunted by his secret past. And there are those who covet what Nick possesses -- savage beasts willing to destroy the Hollows and everyone in it if necessary.

Forced to keep a low profile or eternally suffer the wrath of a vengeful demon, Rachel must nevertheless act quickly. For the pack is gathering for the first time in millennia to ravage and to rule. And suddenly more than Rachel's soul is at stake.

This buddy read is scheduled for June. So far, Lauren, Kris, Mary Beth and I have agreed to participate.

#1 is on my TBR, so I will see if I can get up to speed by June.

Great! We'll still be there if you don't and will continue the discussion.

FYI, the first book didn't impress me but I've enjoyed all since.

Jonetta wrote: "Great! We'll still be there if you don't and will continue the discussion.

FYI, the first book didn't impress me but I've enjoyed all since."

I second, Jonetta. It gets better after book one.

Jonetta wrote: "Great! We'll still be there if you don't and will continue the discussion.

FYI, the first book didn't impress me but I've enjoyed all since."

Thanks for that, I pretty much tend to discard a series / author if they don't impress straight away, especially if I am reading it outside of GR group read etc. That is good to know. :)

Even though I grew up in Cincinnati, I'll have to pass on this series. I'm really not into PN subjects. I'll keep up with you all in other reads, though....

Series gets better with each book.

Are we still on to read this book this month?

Absolutely!

I have it on my plan and just wanted to confirm.

I can't manage a reread of this at this time but just wanted to chime in that this is my all-time favorite UF series. I was just thinking the other day how much I miss getting a new book every year. I miss Rachel and the gang.

It took me a bit to warm up but I'm now enjoying.

I was sold once I got to book three. That said though, this particular book was my least favorite in the whole 13 book series (for character reasons, not plot).

Yikes I forgot, but I'm in!

Im in! When are you all starting this?

Just started this!

I will probably start next week...I have two more audio books to read.

I need to finish my current audio and will start then. Probably at the beginning of the week.

Sounds good! I am listening to this while reading other books so it will take me awhile to finish. The audiobook is 17 hrs.

I've got the Harry Bosch book next, then this one.

I started A Fistful of Charms and it certainly gets exciting right out of the gate!

Lauren, would you be willing to do the discussion questions?

Jonetta wrote: "Lauren, would you be willing to do the discussion questions?"

Sure, but it will take me some time as I'm listening.

I'm listening, too. I can do but you seem to create better questions for a UF series. Definitely feel free to say no.

Jonetta wrote: "I'm listening, too. I can do but you seem to create better questions for a UF series. Definitely feel free to say no."

I'm happy to do it. In fact, I've already written some :0)

Yay!!

:0)

I'm not done (at the 62% mark) yet but is anyone else as annoyed and irritated by Rachel and Nick and Rachel and Ivy as I am?!

Also - (view spoiler)[where the Hell is Trent?!!! (hide spoiler)]

I'm not that far along but am really disappointed that Nick is in the picture again.

I recall being quite done with the Rachel/Ivy drama by this point.

Jonetta wrote: "I'm not that far along but am really disappointed that Nick is in the picture again."


Me too! I was sure we'd seen the back of him!

Lol!

Veronica wrote: "I recall being quite done with the Rachel/Ivy drama by this point."

I was done with it in book #1 - Rachel never learns.
As much as Rachel wants to accept her and be her friend, Ivy is not stable and she wants a completely different type of relationship.

That's a "duh" to all of us but not Rachel.

Jonetta wrote: "That's a "duh" to all of us but not Rachel."

Lol! So true!

Lauren wrote: "Veronica wrote: "I recall being quite done with the Rachel/Ivy drama by this point."

I was done with it in book #1 - Rachel never learns.
As much as Rachel wants to accept her and be her friend, ..."

It's a very unhealthy dynamic IMO. It bothers me that Rachel has to walk around on eggshells so often so as not to set off Ivy, and then blames herself when she does.

Veronica wrote: "nd then blames herself when she does. "

Yes. This is very tiresome. She does not owe Ivy anything and should stop feeling responsible for keeping her from going over to the dark side.

I dont like the Rachel/Ivy relationship either. Haha! I fell asleep listening to it last night. So now I have to find out where I left off. I know that I am at least 6 hrs. into it.

Mary wrote: "Haha! I fell asleep listening to it last night."

I'm not surprised. This one is slow going with lots of unnecessary description of every move that every character makes. Its a good thing I have my two hour commute. Its getting me through it.

I'll say it again, my least favorite of the series. ;-)

Veronica wrote: "I'll say it again, my least favorite of the series. ;-)"

And it feels like the longest:(

Lauren wrote: "I'm not surprised. This one is slow going with lots of unnecessary description of every move that every character makes. Its a good th..."

Definitely.

Its been really hard for me to listen to it. Especially since I was reading and now reading both of these books are so hard to put down.

I'm actually listening to right now on audio, book 11. It's one of my favorites of the series and a rare five star book for me. It's funny to see how far the characters have come from the early books. It's quite a journey and it highlights why I prefer series to stand alone books. A series allows for a more in depth, immersive experience IMO.

I love series more than stand alones also. Well I was going to forget about this series but now I'm not. Cant wait to get through this audiobook. Thanks Veronica for the heads up!

Mary wrote: "Its been really hard for me to listen to it. Especially since I was reading and now reading both of these books are so hard to..."

Definitely tough to pull away from those two.

I love series, too. When I get hooked on a character, I don't want to let go and it takes me a bit:)

I can't wait to read...I'm just listening to One Shot by Lee Child and the I will start.

I'm done. Definitely the weakest in the series so far.

I will post some discussion questions in the 2-3-4 Discussion group after I come back from walking my dog in the excruciating heat. Hopefully, he will realize just how hot it is and come back back quickly!