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Adriana
SPELL: Legilimens
BOOK READ: Deep
DATE READ: 23 Dec 2020
TASK: #3 - Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MIND
HOW IT FITS: Title is Deep
Denise
SPELL: Legilimens
BOOK READ: The Blood Knight
DATE READ: 23 Dec 2020
TASK: #5 - Read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS: MPG Fantasy
NEXT SPELL: Sectumsempra
Link to our thread
Team 14 Bobbi and Mamacita
Bobbi:
SPELL: Crucio
BOOK READ: Rot & Ruin
DATE READ: 12/19
TASK #: 3
HOW IT FITS TASK: The main character loses his parents prior to the beginning of the story and loses two friends within the plot.
NEXT SPELL: TBD by Mamacita
Mamacita:
SPELL: 4. CURSE Crucio
BOOK READ:Blood Vow 4* ✔️ 12/22
TASK #:1. incredible
HOW IT FITS TASK: Page 110 "His stare locked onto hers, and as he leaned in, his incredible
size and power registered � but not in a threatening way."
NEXT SPELL: #2. Brackium Emendo
Team 10 - Karen and GeriKaren’s Completion Post
SPELL: 12. Rictusempra
BOOK READ:
Rebel HeartDATE READ: 12/23
TASK: 1. read a book tagged 'Humor' or 'Humorous'
HOW IT FITS TASK: MPG Humor
Geri’s Completion Post
SPELL: 12. Rictusempra
BOOK READ:
Grave Magic BountyDATE READ: 12/23
TASK: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS TASK: MPG Fantasy Paranormal
NEXT SPELL: Charms, 15. Wingardium Leviosa
Link to Thread: /topic/show/...
Team #14 Bobbi vs Mama Studying for O.W.L.s. Bobbi Completion
SPELL: Crucio
BOOK READ: Rot & Ruin
DATE READ: 12/19
TASK #: 3
HOW IT FITS TASK: The main character loses his parents prior to the beginning of the story and loses two friends within the plot.
NEXT SPELL: TBD by Mamacita
Mama's Completion Post
Blood Vow (Black Dagger Legacy, #2) by J.R. Ward
SPELL: 4. CURSE Crucio
BOOK READ: Blood Vow 4* ✔️ 12/22
TASK #:1. incredible
HOW IT FITS TASK: Page 110 "His stare locked onto hers, and as he leaned in, his incredible
size and power registered � but not in a threatening way."
NEXT SPELL: #2. Brackium Emendo
Team Thread: Laura and LaurLaSpell: 6. Finite Incantatem
LaurLa
Task: 3. read a book that has been suggested to you
Book: Apprentice in Death
How it fits: picked for me in a Pick for Me challenge
Date Read: 12.23 ★★★★
Laura
Book: A Place to Call Home
Date Read: 12/22
Rating: 4 stars
Task: 1. read the last book in a series
How it fits: The last in the Hollow Crest Wolf Pack series
Next Spell: 14. Specialis Revelio
Team 7 Completion postSpell 4: Dranconifors
Moondance
Book: Snared. Jennifer Estep
Date Read: 12.18.20
Task: 5-read a book with fantasy, paranormal or supernatural on the main page
How it fits: Fantasy is on the first page with 63 tags
Kellene
Book: Lethal Letters. Ellery Adams
Date: 12/23/20
Task 1: read a book with small objects on the cover
How it fits:
Next Spell: Episkey
Team #15 /topic/show/...SPELL: Bombarda
Alison
BOOK: Shades of Wicked (Night Rebel #1) by Jeaniene Frost
DATE READ: December 22nd
TASK: 2. read a book where the MC gets attacked
HOW IT FITS TASK: they are attacked by Dagon, and other demons.
Barbara
BOOK: Illumination - Susannah Sandlin
DATE READ: 12/24
TASK: 1. read a book where there is an explosion
HOW IT FITS: villains use a tripwire to blow up a building with the good guys inside
NEXT SPELL: Furnunculus (in curses
Team 3 - Adriana and DeniseAdriana Completion Post
SPELL: Sectumsempra
BOOK READ: Fighting Silence
DATE READ: 24 Dec 2020
TASK: #3 - Read a book that has been on my TBR list for a long time
HOW IT FITS: Been on my TBR since June 2019 - about a year and a half
Denise Completion Post
SPELL: Sectumsempra
BOOK READ: Ascendent
DATE READ: 25 Dec 2020
TASK: #1 - Read a book that might deeply move you
HOW IT FITS: Emotional rollercoaster par excellence
NEXT SPELL: Crucio
Link to thread: /topic/show/...
Completion post: Team 12 / Kerri & Maddielucy(Patti)/topic/show/...
Patti
Lumos Solem
Task1. read a book with 'narrow' in the text of the book
Caramel Creme Killer by Summer Prescott
Caramel Creme Killer (INNcredibly Sweet #3) by Summer Prescott
Read: 12/25
How it fits: Page 42 "…he narrowed his eyes as he scrutinized Spencer."
Kerri
SPELL:Lumos Solem
BOOK READ: The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz
DATE READ: 26/12/20
TASK 2. read a book with a source of light on the cover
HOW IT FITS: Street lamp on the cover
Next spell: Periculum
Link: /topic/show/...Spell: Finite Incantatem
Task: 2. read a book where the MC is called a witch
Book:
by Morgana BestDate read: 12/23/20
How it fits: MC, a clairvoyant, is at an airport and gets asked by a stranger, "Why didn't you just fly away on your broomstick?"
Spell: Finite Incantatem
Task: 1. read the last book in a series
Book: NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson
Date read: 12/24/20
How it fits: Just released and is currently the last book in this series
Next spell: Herbifors
Team Thread: Laura and LaurLaSpell: 14. Specialis Revelio
LaurLa
Task: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
Book: Sweep with Me
How it fits: mpg fantasy
Date Read: 12.26 ★★★★
Laura
Book: Trials and Tiaras
Date Read: 12/25
Rating: 5 stars
Task: 2. read a book without reading any reviews first
How it fits: This is a new release in a long series, so I grabbed it on day 1 because I love the series, no reviews necessary!
Next Spell: 14. Serpensortia
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Adriana
SPELL: Crucio
BOOK READ: Beautiful Stranger
DATE READ: 26 Dec 2020
TASK: read a book with a title that has all the letters of TAUNT in it (2 Ts)
HOW IT FITS: Beautiful Stranger
Denise
SPELL: Crucio
BOOK READ: The Remaking of Corbin Wale
DATE READ: 26 Dec 2020
TASK: #1 - Read a book with 'incredible' in the text of the book
HOW IT FITS: "Surely you can tell I used to play sports from my incredible coordination." (p.46)
NEXT SPELL: Bombarda
Link to our thread
Team #6 VampAmber & Alison (Lady Coffin)SPELL: Furnunculus
Alison
Dreadful Company (Dr. Greta Helsing #2) by Vivian ShawDATE READ: December 25th
TASK: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS TASK: MPG of Fantasy, Fantasy > Urban Fantasy, Fantasy > Paranormal, Paranormal & Fantasy > Supernatural
Amber
BOOK READ: In Excess by Quinn Anderson
DATE READ: 12/27/20
TASK #: 4. read a book where the author has double letters in their name (Weasley, Crabbe)
HOW IT FITS TASK: the author's name is QuiNN
NEXT SPELL: 15. Wingardium Leviosa Charms
Completion post: Team 12 / Kerri & Maddielucy(Patti)/topic/show/...
Patti
Completion post: Periculum
Task: 2. read a book where there are sparks between the two main characters (your definition)
Have Your Cake and Kill Him Too by Nancy Martin
Read 12/26
How it fits: Nora and Michael - the 2 MCs have major sparks flying -- in fact it's the main reason I love this series!!
Rating: 4 stars
Next spell: Specialis Revelio
Kerri
Completion post: Periculum
Task 3. read a book that was sent to you somehow (in the mail, electronically, etc.)
We Could Be Beautiful
Read 27/12
How it fits: Borrowed eaudiobook online from library
Next spell: Specialis Revelio
Team 9: Celia and Jeanne - /topic/show/...Celia:
Spell: Herbifors
Task: 3. read a book set in England
by Quinn LoftisDate read: 12/27/20
How it fits: Set in Medieval England
Jeanne:
Spell: Herbifors
Task: 5 Read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural
on the book's main page
Book: Arrivals and Arrests (an Isle of Man Ghostly
Cozy Book #1) by Diana Xarissa
Date read: 12/27/20
How it fits: One of the MC is a ghost
Next spell: 8. Incarcerous
Team 3 - Adriana and DeniseAdriana Completion Post
SPELL: Bombarda
BOOK READ: Defending Allye
DATE READ: 28 Dec 2020
TASK: #3 - Read a book with a powerful MC
HOW IT FITS: Male MC used to be a SEAL and now works for an organization that brings down sex traffickers
Denise Completion Post
SPELL: Bombarda
BOOK READ: Infection
DATE READ: 27 Dec 2020
TASK: #4 - Read a book that fills a requirement for another reading challenge
HOW IT FITS: Also using this for Scale Your TBR Mountain challenge
NEXT SPELL: Crinus Muto
Link: /topic/show/...
Team Thread: Laura and LaurLaSpell: 14. Serpensortia
LaurLa
Task: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
Book: Panda and the Kitty
How it fits: mpg paranormal
Date Read: 12.27 ★★�
Laura
Book: Busted Dreams
Date Read: 12/27
Rating: 5 stars
Task: 1. read a book with no legs on the cover
How it fits: No legs shown on cover
Next Spell: 14. Slugulus Eructo
Team 10 - Karen and GeriKaren’s Completion Post
SPELL: Wingardium Leviosa
BOOK READ:
Lost HeartsDATE READ: 12/28
TASK: 3. read a book with a weapon on the cover
HOW IT FITS TASK: Gun on cover
Geri’s Completion Post
SPELL: Wingardium Leviosa
BOOK READ:
The Wallflower WagerDATE READ: 12/27
TASK: 2. read a book with a tall MC
HOW IT FITS TASK: MC was a tall, handsome hero
NEXT SPELL: Spells 5. Episkey
Link to Thread: /topic/show/...
Team #15 /topic/show/...SPELL: Furnunculus
Alison
When a Liger Mates (A Lion's Pride #10) by Eve Langlais
DATE READ: December 27th
TASK: 4. read a book where the author has double letters in their name (Weasley, Crabbe)
HOW IT FITS TASK: lots of double letters in Eve Langlais, double 'e' in first name and double 'la' in last.
Barbara
BOOK: Close-Up - Virginia Kantra 12/28
DATE READ: 12/
TASK: 3. read a book with a hyphen in the title or in the author's name
HOW IT FITS: hyphen in title
NEXT SPELL: 3. Crinus Muto from Spells
Team 14 Bobbi and MamacitaBobbi:
SPELL: Brackium Emendo
BOOK READ: Asylum
DATE READ: 12/28 🌟🌟🌟🌟
TASK #: 1
HOW IT FITS TASK: The author is Madeleine Roux.
NEXT SPELL: I cannot for the life of me what this one does, but I choose Langlock.
Mamacita:
SPELL: 2. Brackium Emendo
BOOK READ: Forged in Steele 3* ✔️ 12/28
Author: Maya Banks
TASK #1. author's first and last initials in BRACCHIUM
HOW IT FITS TASK: Maya Banks initials are in BRACCHIUM
Mod
Natalie:
SPELL: Furnunculus
BOOK READ:
Wild Cards I edited by George R.R. MartinDATES READ: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 to Monday, December 28, 2020
TASK 2: read a book where the MC has sores on his/her body
HOW IT FITS TASK: Chapter 2: The Sleeper, pp. 87, 89-90, 92, 97, 101, & 105 �
“When he looked a the tumors on his twisted arm…�
“� a strong itching sensation began on his chest and spread about his entire body. After a minute, he had to halt and scratch himself violently� His hands and face felt as if they were chapped� All of his joints creaked when he rose, and he felt a sharp pain between his shoulder blades. His feet felt swollen…�
“Most of his torso was covered with a red rash…�
“He was huge, bloated-looking� He scratched his arms and long strips of flesh came away� He combed his hair and big patches of it came out…�
“He felt a peculiar pressure on the sides of his head� more of his skin had come away� His clothes would cover his patchwork body�
“The itching had become overpowering� his bat-like wings unfurled� the last remnants of clothing and flesh removed from his dark, scaly frame�
NEXT SPELL: Obliviate
Erica:
SPELL: Furnunculus
BOOK READ:
The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom ReissDATES READ: Sunday, December 13, 2020 to Tuesday, December 29, 2020
TASK 4: read a book where the author has double letters in their name
HOW IT FITS TASK: The author's last name has a double 'S' in it
NEXT SPELL: Obliviate
Team 7: Kellene and MoondanceKellene
Completion Post
Spell 5: Episkey
Book: Murder Hooks a Mermaid Christy Fifield
Date: 12/25/20
Task 5: read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
How it fits: both the Fantasy and Paranormal genre are listed on the main page
Moondance
Completion Post
Spell 5: Episkey
Book: Murder of a Bookstore Babe Denise Swanson
Read: 12.28.20
Task: 2-read a book with "repair" in the text
How it fits: Page 161 I thought they might have some repairs for you to do after the break-in.
Next Spell: Finite Incantatem
Mod
Adriana
SPELL: Crinus Muto
BOOK READ: Rescued by her Alien Mate
DATE READ: 29 Dec 2020
TASK: #5 - read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS: MPG Fantasy
Denise
SPELL: Crinus Muto
BOOK READ: Murder in Black Tie
DATE READ: 29 Dec 2020
TASK: #1 - Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in CRINUS MUTO
HOW IT FITS: Title begins with M
NEXT SPELL: Tarantallegra
Link to our thread
Team Number and Names: Team 11 Vicki & Jammin JennySPELL: Curse 5. Flagrante
Jenny
BOOK READ: Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Volume II by Stephen King
DATE READ: Dec 26, 2020
TASK #: 2. read a book with 'burning' in the text of the story (exactly that word)
HOW IT FITS TASK: Chattery Teeth (Kathy Bates) "...Hogan felt a thread of burning pain across his right hand."
Vicki
BOOK READ: From Blood and Ash
DATE READ: Dec 29, 2020
TASK #: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS TASK: MPG Fantasy
NEXT SPELL: Spell #5 - Episkey
Team 13: Shan and Mary C.SPELL: Tarantallegra
Shan: Completion post
Mary: Completion post
NEXT SPELL: Lumos Solem
Team 10 - Karen and GeriKaren’s Completion Post
SPELL: Episkey
BOOK READ:
Rogue RoyaltyDATE READ: 12/29
TASK: 3. read a book where the MC's initials are found in EPISKEY
HOW IT FITS TASK: MC name Kane Savage
Geri’s Completion Post
SPELL: Episkey
BOOK READ:
The Accidental AlchemistDATE READ: 12/31
TASK: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS TASK: NPG Fantasy, Paranormal, Supernatural
NEXT SPELL: Spells 12. Periculum
Link to Thread: /topic/show/...
Group 9 Celia and Jeanne - /topic/show/...Celia:
Spell: Incarcerous
Task: 3. read a book with 'attack' in the text of the story
Book:
by Louise R. InnesDate read: 12/30/20
How it fits: "'You almost gave me a heart attack." p.5
Jeanne:
Spell: Incarcerous
Task: 2. read a book where a significant character has been
in jail or type of prison
Book: The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly
Date read: 12/30/20
How it fits: The MC is framed for murder and must try to defend himself and solve the case from his jail cell.
Next spell: Legilimens
Team 3 - Adriana and DeniseAdriana Completion Post
SPELL: Tarantallegra
BOOK READ: The City We Became
DATE READ: 01 Jan 2020
TASK: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS: MPG Fantasy
Denise Completion Post
SPELL: Tarantallegra
BOOK READ: The Golden Mean
DATE READ: 31 Dec 2020
TASK: #4 - Read a book set in ancient times
HOW IT FITS: Set in 4th Century BC
Link: /topic/show/...
NEXT SPELL: Locomotor Mortis
Team #14 Bobbi vs Mama Studying for O.W.L.s.message 44: by Bobbi
Dec 29, 2020 05:39PM
Bobbi (schadenfreudian) | 113 commentsSPELL: Langlock
BOOK READ: The Sandman
DATE READ: 12/29 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
TASK #: 1
HOW IT FITS TASK: This is an audio book. Note: this is the one I asked about in the questions thread.
NEXT SPELL: TBD by Mamacita
Bobbi vs Mama Studying for O.W.L.s. Completion Post
JINX: 9. Langlock
BOOK READ: Soulless 3.5* ✔️ 12/31
TASK #4: 4. read a book with a significant character that doesn't speak much
HOW IT FITS TASK: quote "I mean I talked and she mostly gave vague responses back, but it was companionship none the less." or "I kept my mouth shut during the entire five-minute ride back to the Grove. I was too fucking angry to talk." approved in q&a
NEXT SPELL: 3. Crinus Muto
link:/topic/show/...Patti:
Completion Post Specialis Revelio
Task 2. read a book without reading any reviews first (on your honor, now :)
Heart of Barkness by Spencer Quinn
Read: 1/2
How it fits -- I got this in a giveaway and just put it on my shelf. I didn't even know it was a series until I finished it. I really liked it. It was cute and I love dogs, so...
Next Spell:Arania Exumai
Kerri
Completion Post Specialis Revelio
Task 2. read a book without reading any reviews first (on your honor, now :)
How it fits: Opened up library app and downloaded first audiobook on page I'd never heard of. Found a little gem here, quirky story set in Australia.
Book: Taking Tom Murray Home by Tim Slee
Completed 30/12/20
Next Spell:Arania Exumai
Team #6 VampAmber & Alison (Lady Coffin)SPELL: Wingardium Leviosa
Alison
Making Up (Shacking Up #4) by Helena Hunting DATE READ: January 2nd
TASK: 2. read a book with a tall MC
HOW IT FITS TASK: male MC is tall, does not specifically say but likely over six feet, per other books in the series
Amber
BOOK READ: Sin City Seduction by Zuri Day
DATE READ: 1/3/21
TASK #: 4. read a book where the MC is unconscious for a period of time
HOW IT FITS TASK: The male mc gets into a skiing accident at the beginning of the book, and is unconscious until shortly after getting to the ER
NEXT SPELL: Periculum from Spells
Team 10 - Karen and GeriKaren’s Completion Post
SPELL: Periculum
BOOK READ:
Undercover BromanceDATE READ: 1/3
TASK: 3. read a book that was sent to you somehow (in the mail, electronically, etc.)
HOW IT FITS TASK: Sent electronically from library
Geri’s Completion Post
SPELL: Periculum
BOOK READ:
Duke of DesireDATE READ: 1/1
TASK: 2. read a book where there are sparks between the two main characters (your definition)
HOW IT FITS TASK: MCs had lots of sparks (desire) between them
NEXT SPELL: Curses, 13. Sectumsempra
Link to Thread: /topic/show/...
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SPELL: Charm #15. Wingardium Leviosa
Vicki
BOOK READ: When Breath Becomes Air
AUTHOR: Paul Kalanithi
DATE READ: 12/22/2020
TASK #: 4. Read a book where the MC is unconscious for a period of time
HOW IT FITS TASK: Paul slipped into unconsciousness for over 9 hours.
Jammin Jenny:
BOOK READ: The Wicked Will Rise
DATE READ: Danielle Paige
TASK #: 5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
HOW IT FITS TASK: MPG Fantasy
NEXT SPELL: Curses, Hexes, and Jinxes - 5. Flagrante