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2024 The Year of the Dragon
Duration - February 10, 2024 through January 28, 2025



The Dragon is ranked Fifth in the Chinese Zodiac.
According to one of many myths, the Jade Emperor held a race and decreed that the order of the animals in the Chinese zodiac would be decided by who crossed the finish line in the first 12 places. It would seem a matter of common sense that the mighty Dragon would be deserving of first place, however he did not achieve this. He came after the Rabbit, Tiger, Ox, and Rat. Why was this?...

When Dragon was on his way to the finish line, he found a village suffering from a very serious drought — even its plants and crops did not grow, and a great number of people were in famine. So, he flew across the clouds and opened his mouth to make rain and solved their hardship.

Dragon continued on in the race, but after a while, he saw another village threatened by a flood. He stopped without hesitation and opened his mouth to absorb the water. His efforts and powers moved the flood waters to the sea, and the disaster at the village was averted.

As Dragon hurried on his way towards the race's end, he saw that Rabbit was being chased by a wolf. In order to deal with the wolf and save Rabbit, he let Rabbit go on ahead. So, by generously helping those he met on the way, as is always his nature, Dragon came in after Rabbit in the zodiac race.

Tasks:
1. Read a book published in December.
2. Read a boom where the MC makes a selfless sacrifice to help someone else.
3. Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% green.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DRAGON.
5. Read a book where any of the characters are suffering from a water-based environmental calamity (drought, flood, tsunami, etc.)

Dragon Fire - the dragon's weapon. I'll go for all 5 tasks per level.
140 pages.

Tasks:
★1. Read a book published in December.
Dark Fae Extinction 2 (8/12/20) 11/2
★2. Read a boom where the MC makes a selfless sacrifice to help someone else.
Private Peaceful 10/2 (goes against an order to try and save his brother)
★3. Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% green.
Broccoli & Broomsticks 29/2
★4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DRAGON.
Annie Nicholas: Bootcamp of Misfit Wolves 26/2
★5. Read a book where any of the characters are suffering from a water-based environmental calamity (drought, flood, tsunami, etc.)
Shadow 19/2
(drought mentioned in book)

Round 1 complete :D
29/2
5/5 read

People born in the year of the Dragon are often seen as confident, ambitious, and adventurous. They are also known to be passionate, strong-willed, and have excellent leadership qualities. Dragons are the fifth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac and are associated with the Fire element, which is believed to symbolize energy, creativity, and transformation.

Set 2 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a confident MC.
2. Read a book with all the letters of FIRE in the title and/or series name (you can use both).
3. Read a book where the MC goes on an adventure.
4. Read a book published in May.
5. Read a book where the MC goes through a personal transformation of some kind.

Round 2 complete
11/3

Set 2 Tasks:
★1. Read a book with a confident MC.
Between a Rock and a Carapace 1/3
★2. Read a book with all the letters of FIRE in the title and/or series name (you can use both).
Peaceful Tomorrows: A graphic novel by Shane W Smith 11/3
★3. Read a book where the MC goes on an adventure.
The Midnight Orchestra 29/2
(visits the mystical place of the midnight orchestra)
★4. Read a book published in May.
Fair Isle and Fortunes 6/3
★5. Read a book where the MC goes through a personal transformation of some kind.
The Jade Setter of Janloon 2/3
(develops a greater understanding of the political machinations around him)

Dragons are highly respected and revered in Chinese culture and are often associated with the emperor, power, and authority. People born in the year of the Dragon are believed to possess some of these characteristics and are often successful in their careers and personal lives. They are also said to be charismatic, imaginative, and have a strong sense of justice and fairness.

Set 3 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EMPORER.
2. Read a book where a character is highly respected or revered.
3. Read a book where the MC has a successful career.
4. Read a book with a MC is highly imaginative.
5. Read a book that has a dominant theme of justice.

Round 3
complete 31/3

Set 3 Tasks:
★1. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EMPORER.
London Large: Blood on the Streets: Roy Robson 31/3
★2. Read a book where a character is highly respected or revered.
Mystified in Music City 13/3
★3. Read a book where the MC has a successful career.
The Hound of the Baskervilles 14/3
★4. Read a book with a MC is highly imaginative.
The Witches 15/3
★5. Read a book that has a dominant theme of justice.
Roseland: Volume One 13/3

Despite their many positive traits, Dragons can also be impulsive, stubborn, and prone to anger. They can sometimes struggle with their emotions and may find it challenging to work with others who do not share their vision or passion. However, with their determination and perseverance, Dragons can overcome most obstacles and achieve their goals.

Set 4 Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is at least 50% red.
2. Read a book with a MC who is very stubborn.
3. Read a book where the MC struggles with their emotions over some issue.
4. Read a book with all of the letters GOAL in the title and/or subtitle (you can use both).
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION.

Round 4
Complete 10/4

Set 4 Tasks:
★1. Read a book whose cover is at least 50% red.
The Burning Bridge 10/4
★2. Read a book with a MC who is very stubborn.
Hidden Figures 31/3 (pushing to improve coloured rights)
★3. Read a book where the MC struggles with their emotions over some issue.
Roseland: Volume Three 31/3 (serial killer, attacking and threatening her family. Also being disbelieved and wanting it to be done)
★4. Read a book with all of the letters GOAL in the title and/or subtitle (you can use both).
Reincarnated for An Apocalypse Store: A Shop Progression LITRPG 8/4
★5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word DETERMINATION.
Morningwood: Neven Iliev 7/4

2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and concluding on January 28th, 2025 (Chinese New Year's Eve). The Dragon is also associated with the years 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952. People born in Dragon years usually possess natural courage, tenacity, and intelligence, often displaying enthusiasm and confidence.

Set 5 Tasks:
1. Read a book published in February.
2. Read a book with an enthusiastic and confident MC.
3. Read a book without a 3 in the page count.
4. Read a book that takes place over a New Year's Eve time frame.
5. Read a book with a double vowel in the title.

Round 5
Complete 17/4

Set 5 Tasks:
★1. Read a book published in February. Beyond the Veil 15/4
★2. Read a book with an enthusiastic and confident MC. Shadowcroft Academy For Dungeons: Year One 11/4
(motivating his team to improve and happy at having a chance to grow stronger)
★3. Read a book without a 3 in the page count. Wings of Hope 14/4
★4. Read a book that takes place over a New Year's Eve time frame. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 17/4
★5. Read a book with a double vowel in the title. Blood Cross 13/4

In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Consequently, 2024 is forecasted to bring about opportunities, changes, and challenges. If you're seeking a shift in your current lives, this year might offer a favorable chance.

Set 6 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very talented MC.
2. Read a book with the numbers 2 and 4 in the page count.
3. Read a book with nobility in it.
4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EXTRAORDINARY.
5. Read a book where the MC takes a chance on something.

Round 6
Complete 22/4

Set 6 Tasks:
★1. Read a book with a very talented MC.
Child of the Ghosts 20/4
★2. Read a book with the numbers 2 and 4 in the page count.
Blade of the Ghosts (142) 22/4
★3. Read a book with nobility in it.
The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter 18/4
★4. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word EXTRAORDINARY.
Pallas 17/4 Annie Nicholas
★5. Read a book where the MC takes a chance on something.
A Sky Full of Stars 18/4

According to Chinese astrology, 2024 is a Wood Dragon Year. Wood indicates calmness, loyalty, and reliability and Dragons endowed with prominent abilities and revolutionary ideas. Such features incline Wood Dragons toward a successful life. Even though stubbornness and a little arrogance are innate with Dragons, these negative traits, sometimes, may be the key to achieving their goals.

Set 7 Tasks:
1. Read a book with a very calm MC.
2. Read a book where a character works with wood.
3. Read a book with all the letters LOYALTY in the title and/or series names (can use both).
4. Read a book where a MC's negative characteristic helps them achieve their goal.
5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word REVOLUTIONARY.

Round 7
Complete 29/4

Set 7 Tasks:
★1. Read a book with a very calm MC.
The Lord Ruler 25/4
★2. Read a book where a character works with wood.
The Boy, the Bird and the Coffin Maker 29/4
★3. Read a book with all the letters LOYALTY in the title and/or series names (can use both).
Fate of the Wolf (pack loyalty) 28/4
★4. Read a book where a MC's negative characteristic helps them achieve their goal.
Fizzlesprocket 27/4 (greed, apathy, stubborn, singleminded)
★5. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word REVOLUTIONARY.
Nick and Charlie: Alice Oseman 27/4

CONGRATULATIONS!! You finished the Year of the Dragon!

Amazing. That was fun thank you. :D x

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