Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tempting Tuesday's- Some Girls Bite Read-Along



Tina at Tina's Book Reviews, Rummanah at Books in the Spotlight, Missie at The Unread Reader, and Jenny at Supernatural Snark are hosting the Tempting Tuesday's Some Girls Bite Read- Along.  This is for the book Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill which is the first one in the Chicagoland Vampires series. This started January 3rd and is running every Tuesday through January 31st.

Here's the schedule:
January 3rd - Chapters 1-4 (Jenny at Supernatural Snark)
January 10th - Chapters 5-8 (Tina at Tina's Book Reviews)
January 17th - Chapters 9-12 (Rummanah at Books in the Spotlight)
January 24th - Chapters 13-15 + epilogue (Missie at The Unread Reader)
January 31st - Special guest post by Chloe Neill and our grand prize giveaway!

I missed the first week because the book hadn't yet arrived so I'm starting with those questions.  But you can find this weeks below them. 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 1-4
1. Let’s say tomorrow a “vampire manifesto” as Merit calls it runs in newspapers across the country announcing their existence. How do you think you would react? If you were hesitant to believe initially, what would it take to convince you they were real?
I'm not sure... but the whole thing about it being in the newspaper seems kind of risky.  Seems like they wouldn't do that because it would pretty much paint them as targets for the vampire haters.

2. Since being turned into a vampire means complete removal from your former life and a new job serving your House in some capacity, what do you think you would miss most about the life you live now?

I would miss the closeness with my family.  Being in the House would make it so you would have secrets you just couldn't really tell them and it would cause some tenseness.  Also the routine I had going, it would be hard to lose that at first.


3. What are your first impressions of Merit and how she’s handling all the changes in her life?

As I read the book more she is growing on me, but at first I felt like she kind of overreacted to everything.  But time wise she's actually adjusting pretty quickly to her new life. 

4. When you first read the description of Ethan, what actor/model/person you know pops into your head as the perfect embodiment of him? Feel free to include pictures ;-)

I'm not picturing any actor, I have my own image in my head.  I'm not good at picturing characters as real people, they are just their perfect self I've created in my head.

5. Do you think Merit’s anger at Ethan himself, not the situation, is justified?

No.  I don't think she should be mad at Ethan for changing her.  BUT I do get how it's got to be frustrating to be told you belong to someone and to suddenly have to answer to all these rules that you know nothing about.  

Questions for Chapters 5-8
1. In what is a make you blush, steamy scene in the book- Chapter 5 has Ethan and Merit sharing a few hot moments after Merit's hunger strikes...that is until Ethan becomes a total cad! What do you think of him so far? Strong, masterful vampire, conceited playboy.....lover boy in disguise?
 Oh, so many mixed feelings!  But deep down I'm loving this guy!  I think that he's kind of putting on an act that he has to as the head of the house, but I think that he's kind of not really wanting to be such a meanie, like he has mixed feelings about it all. 


2. Merit and Mallory begin some major training in these next few chapters, resulting in cool Katana Sword facts and Ninja moves. What is the most physically challenging or adrenaline fueled event/activity you have participated in?
Hmmm... nothing too exciting.  Probably running.  Or hiking.  I hiked up Crazy Horse monument one year really fast and that was pretty exhausting just because I did it so fast.  



3. Mallory and Catcher have sparks so intense they almost fly off the page.....what do you think of this cozy couple? Did you like the insta-love between them? Do they add to the story?
I don't think I'm really feeling it between them.  I know we're suppose to see some sparks flying but I don't think we're seeing enough of the two of them to really feel it.  I do think that as the story goes on they will add something but right now I'm just not into them as a couple even though I like them both.



4. Lets talk Bff's....Mallory is hands down a terrific friend to Merit, the girls relationship is real, down to earth and fun....not to mention hysterical. What is your favorite memory or favorite thing to do with your bff? Feel free to share pics!
My BFF and I have lived on opposite sides of the country for 10 years now, but as teens we sure had some good times.  It's hard to think of just one... We use to drive up to the overlook along the Columbia River by Moltnomah Falls in the middle of the night.  Like 2 or 3 am we'd drive up there and it has like a stone guardrail so we'd pretend we were driving to our castle.  It's a gorgeous view and we'd just sit up there and talk for hours.


5. Things are starting to heat up in the mystery department...the set up at Red, Morgan's flirty appearance.... Catchers vague answers......as correlation day gets closer for Merit do you think someone is out to get her...or maybe recruit her to another house? Or PS- feed her some more food...because goodnight this girl likes to eat!!!
I don't know.  This whole thing with Morgan has me thinking that maybe Morgan is kind of spying on her.  But I'm really liking him so I really hope not.  I don't know- maybe she will be asked to join another house.  I can't wait to keep reading and find out! 

11 comments:

Jenny said...

Yay! So glad you're book finally came so you could participate Candace:) I'm happy you're loving Ethan, I just adore him even though he can be such an epic douche. I like that he's chock full of contradictions and makes me feel something different every time I read about him:)

Mary @ BookSwarm said...

Merit's been put in a really difficult situation, especially with the vamp who changed her/saved her life being the head of her House. Hey, at least he's hot, right?

I love this series--maybe next week, I'll get my act together and join in the fun.

Aimee said...

I love this book and the series! I wish I would have known about this before now so I could participate. Great answers! I never would have thought to look for something like this.

Rummanah Aasi said...

I never thought of Morgan being a spy but you do bring up a good point. Maybe that's why I don't trust the guy. LOL!

Thanks for participating!

Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblings said...

Ahh an Oregon girl. I am a transplant here. I can only imagine driving up there in the middle of the night. I have not done that yet! Do you take the old scenic highway?
Crazy Horse Monument that thing looks freaking huge on tv. Never seen it in person.

Christy (Love of Books) said...

Agreed with the Mallory and Catcher thing. Maybe when I actually see more of them together, then I'll be into it.

Missie said...

*sniff, sniff*

You don't like Catcher and Mallory? Awwww... but they're so cute. It's okay, I'm not liking Ethan yet, but I'm hoping my impression of him will change. :)

BURIED IN BOOKS said...

Finally! Someone that likes Ethan and Merit more than Mallory and Catcher!

Two am you went to talk at the guardrail?? Sounds dangerous.

I love your answers. We're pretty much on the same page.

Heather

Ashley @ Book Labyrinth said...

I'm glad I'm not the only one not feeling Catcher/Mallory. Pretty much everyone seems forgiving of the insta-love because they're not in the foreground, which I understand, but on the other hand I still find it annoying. Insta-attraction/insta-lust? Sure, I'd totally be on board. But they just got way too serious way too quickly, and I feel like we're supposed to ignore the fact that we've seen no evidence at all that they would get along, like each other, etc. beyond just physical attraction.

prangon @ smutty dirty B said...

Ethan is putting me off and on with his behavior but he is a damn hot vampire ;)

Michelle @ Book Briefs said...

I'm totally with you on the Morgan point. I really like him too so I desperately want him to be a good guy. And I really hope you're right about Ethan too because I really want to like him.

Here is my post:

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