THE CROWNE discussion

Welcome to the month of November! The book chosen this month is Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. Here's the synopsis for it:

After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra—the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter—has finally realized that no one is coming to their rescue. No one, except for Marra herself.

Seeking help from a powerful gravewitch, Marra is offered the tools to kill a prince—if she can complete three impossible tasks. But, as is the way in tales of princes, witches, and daughters, the impossible is only the beginning.

On her quest, Marra is joined by the gravewitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, a strapping former knight, and a chicken possessed by a demon. Together, the five of them intend to be the hand that closes around the throat of the prince and frees Marra's family and their kingdom from its tyrannous ruler at last.

Another short book! Why do I get the feeling that more people will still be inclined to read Five Survive instead?

Please keep this topic discussion relevant to the book at hand.

The book in second place is Five Survive by Holly Jackson

While you will only receive double points (upon logging) if you decide to read this, the second place book can be used to fulfill the ‘creativity’ prompts instead of the first. Note that you can only receive prompt points once unless stated otherwise.

PROMPTS

● Finish the chosen book: +5
● Review over 100 words excluding quotes: +5
● Review over 500 words excluding quotes: +10
● Make a moodboard of the book (min. 3×3): +5
● Write an essay analysing and explaining the themes of the book (eligibility drcided by the members)(300+ words): +17
● Draw fanart of the first or second place book: +10, regardless of amount
● Write a poem based on the book (min. 50 words): +12, regardless of amount
● Write fanfiction based on the book: anything that comes to mind!: +5 every 250 words, until 20 Points. 2k words is worth 25, 5k is 30 and 10k is 40.
● (If you liked the book) Send fanmail in the form of an email to the author (min. 100 words): +10
● Longest Review: +10, one person

The prompts 5th to 9th can be—as stated above—used for either book. You can do it for both books, but you will only receive points worth for one.
If you have any ideas for prompts, please do suggest. You will be given five points if your prompt gets implemented.

The person with the most points earned at the end of the month gets to deduct -25 Points from a team of their choice.

If you have any questions, you can ask here. With that being stated, enjoy reading!

This month is going way too busy for everyone, sorry.

THIS LOOKS AMAZING OMG

ALSO IT DOESN"T SAY U DON"T HAVE TO USE TEAM RULES SO PREPARE YOURSELVES

YESSS, I wanted this to winnn so baddd, yayyy

I'M GOING TO COMMENT HERE SO IF I DONT PICK UP THESE BOOKS ANY SOONER, *I'VE BEEN SAYING I'LL READ THE BOTM FOR 3 MONTHS AND NEVER DID* I WANT YOU TO SHAME ME.

I SWEAR IT, THIS MONTH I WILL ACTUALLY PARTICIPATE AND FINISH READING ON TIME.

MYRIAM U GO TO UR LIBRARYS WEBSITE AND U PUT THIS BOOK ON HOLD GIRL OR I WILL FIND U

I ALREADY HAVE IT ON HOLD SO I CAN START READING ASAP

Nettle and bone is so good!! 5* when I read it

GIRL I'VE GOT THE EPUBS!! I DONT EVEN THINK MY LIBRARY HAS THAT BOOK BUT DEF HAS FIFA SURVIVE

FIVE* NOT FIFA BRUH

AND I'M STARTING WITH FIVE SURVIVE. HOPE I'LL DO SOME PROMPTS BUT WE'LL SEE

btw who gets to deduct the 25 points from the last botm?

AS LONG AS MYSTIQUE IS REMOVED FROM THE EQUATION, IDC 😭🤚

Btw team rules don't apply here @Mystique members 😏

(⁠｡⁠･⁠ω⁠･⁠｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠♡ anyone currently reading this yet?

Maybe I'll start this one soon

UM IT DOESNT SAY THAT TEAM RULES DONT APPLY GOHNAR

......what

GOHNAR23 WROTE: "BTW TEAM RULES DON'T APPLY HERE @MYSTIQUE MEMBERS 😏"

STAWWWWWPPP WITH THE SMIRK YOU DIRTY, NASTY, LYING LITTLE MUGGLE

rules pretty much doesn't apply here (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

GOHNAR23 WROTE: "......WHAT"

IT MEANS MY NAME IS SAGA L. GREENE! HOW ARE YOU??

Im devastated because my precious 🍪 has been replaced with a clone (⁠*⁠・⁠～⁠・⁠*⁠)

Gohnar23 wrote: "btw who gets to deduct the 25 points from the last botm?"

The points are being tallied

Kripa.✧ wrote: "Gohnar23 wrote: "btw who gets to deduct the 25 points from the last botm?"

The points are being tallied"

Translation: All of us expect the other to count the points but no one wants to do it.

Dreamcatcher (REVIEW BOMB AMAZON AND GR) wrote: "Kripa.✧ wrote: "Gohnar23 wrote: "btw who gets to deduct the 25 points from the last botm?"

The points are being tallied"

Translation: All of us expect the other to count the points but no one wan..."

Spin the wheellll

Dreamcatcher (REVIEW BOMB AMAZON AND GR) wrote: "Kripa.✧ wrote: "Gohnar23 wrote: "btw who gets to deduct the 25 points from the last botm?"

The points are being tallied"

Translation: All of us expect the other to count the points but no one wan..."
I saiddd I will do itttt, I need timeeee

GOHNAR23 WROTE: "IM DEVASTATED BECAUSE MY PRECIOUS 🍪 HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A CLONE (⁠*⁠・⁠～⁠・⁠*⁠)"

AWW TY FOR YOUR CONCERN BUT I AM STILL LA SAME JUST WITH A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT NAME

Saga! The Warrior of Plants and Nature! wrote: "GOHNAR23 WROTE: "IM DEVASTATED BECAUSE MY PRECIOUS 🍪 HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A CLONE (⁠*⁠・⁠～⁠・⁠*⁠)"

AWW TY FOR YOUR CONCERN BUT I AM STILL LA SAME JUST WITH A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT NAME"

Hi saga, Team rules do not apply in here

Oh thank God. I was waiting for a mod to come and tell me so I could be certain. Mystique already struggles enough we don't need me messing up.

OH. MY. GOD!

So I got the book from the library today and the most adorable child left their notes in here and this is what they said:

Why have I not lost like any teeth this year?

I think that all my ____ (I could figure out what they said, they spelled; qwishting) but I will hate you if I have more! PS. Answer me >:(

PS. Sleep one eye open maybe two you shouldn't trust me lol PS. I still mad >:(

I saw it and I was like "AWWWWWW" they write like a 6 yo tho so I am thinking like 2nd grade kid lol

lil bro left the letter in the wrong book 😭😭🤣🤣 should have left it in the Tooth fairy book

cant believe howls moving castle LOST bro

i did vote for this book but if i had knwonnn

evie *s-ia* wrote: "cant believe howls moving castle LOST bro"

RIGHTTT?

Kingfisher is a sick last name just saying

*cough* quicksilver

^agree

Ok well tbf my great great grandfathers name was Cassius Mountain ****

So Idk why I didn't get to keep that last name.

Saga Mountain ****

It isn't a swear word it is just a four letter word jsyk

Saga! The Warrior of Plants and Nature! wrote: "Kingfisher is a sick last name just saying"

I refuse to read quicksilver JUST bc of how disgustingly foul that name is. Like how does an author WILLINGLY, PURPOSEFULLY under 0 pressure put ‘fish’ in someone’s name and expect me to find them attractive. 100% ew!!!! No thank you. Kingfishy.

^is that a backlash towards the fishers brothers? specifically Conrad? if so, damn.

kingfishy 😭😭💀💀 ew

Okay I'm reading Five Survive. On ch 10. Anyone else?

Dreamcatcher (REVIEW BOMB AMAZON AND GR) wrote: "Okay I'm reading Five Survive. On ch 10. Anyone else?"

ive already read it but i love it soo much!! happy reading

oooh you make me also wanna read five survive hihi (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠), I'm finna read that soon tooooo

Im reading the actual botm but I probably will read the second one soon

Not sure if anyone is reading Five Survive or not, but I wish they'd shoot Oliver already.

I think the one with the secret is (view spoiler)[Arthur (hide spoiler)], whatever it is. Or if the book will go the worse direction, (view spoiler)[Red (hide spoiler)]

i loveee five survive