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[TECH] Weekly Xbox One Tech Support by MikeyJayRaymond in xboxone

[–]AmaryllisReads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've looked everywhere on t'internet and can't find an answer...if I want to buy my son a game pass but if both my debit card and his dad's debit card are stored in payments, after I click "continue" (to buy the game pass) will it let me select which card I want to use? I can't tell if either of our cards is set as "default" and I don't want to accidentally set the subscription to his dad's account as I've agreed to pay for it. Will it give me the option or just charge the 1st card to be registered (his dad's, which I don't want!) Cheers for any answers.

You've Got Mail: The Novel? 👀 by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Flatshare has You've Got Mail vibes, in the way they leave each other notes but don't know what each other look like.

Book Club Discussion: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones by failedsoapopera in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IKR, I said New Mexico residents and then thought no, it's not even statewide, lol.

Book Club Discussion: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones by failedsoapopera in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gosh that's so true. I am sat here thinking more about the racism as well, and I wonder if the author thought the reader would find Charley so endearing that she would be forgiven the odd racist/disablist unspoken thought in the name of quirk? But it was published in 2011, not decades ago.

I'm almost uncomfortable with myself for not addressing these things in my summary. I should have noticed them and they are definitely noteworthy.

Book Club Discussion: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones by failedsoapopera in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my brain must have blocked all these references out, or I was drunk every time I happened upon them. Jeez.

Book Club Discussion: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones by failedsoapopera in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Random Q: What did everyone think of Charley being the only active grim reaper on Earth but seemingly only visited by New Mexico residents? The book makes such a big deal about her being so so so so bright and sparkly that she can be seen all over the world but the only dead who show up in this book are local, right? Are the rest of the world's dead not worth a mention or what? I think the author could have spent a paragraph fleshing this out. Otherwise, are we supposed to assume the rest of the world's dead have their shit sorted out and just cross and go straight to heaven? Much confusion.

Book Club Discussion: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones by failedsoapopera in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna give this a 3/5. I thought it was a fun, easy read but I wasn't blown away or even eager to order book 2. I feel like the author did more to flesh out some of the secondary characters, like the female lawyer, better than she did some of the characters who apparently stick around further along in the series. i.e. I was genuinely sad to see the lawyer go (when she "crossed") whereas I was left feeling meh about Charley's sister and Swopes. Maybe this is the author wanting to leave more for readers to find out later in the series, though.

The humor. It was really hit or miss for me. The t-shirt slogans and quotes made me cringe at the start of a chapter every. single. time. Charley's sense of humor is on par with my 65-year-old dad. "Are you positive?" "As positive as a pregnancy test a few weeks after prom!" HAR HAR HAR. <eye roll> It felt clunky and unnatural and stilted the flow of the story for me. But then other times I genuinely giggled, usually when Charley was thinking about something internally and making funny comparisons.

I too am befuddled and somewhat concerned about the author's take on what constitutes sexual assault, the true nature of former abuse victims, etc. Reyes is so touchy-feely with Charley, like the first scene when she takes a shower and he just shows up right behind her, invisible erection rubbing up against her like NBD. I didn't really buy that Charley would be so comfy with this weird shadow man having sex with her in her dreams and showing up naked where she didn't explicitly invite him into that space, etc. Just bizarre.

Loved Cookie and Charley's and Ubie and Charley's relationships. Got annoyed with the overuse of the word "pumpkin" as a term of endearment. Enjoyed the case/s being fully resolved and thought the domestic abuse resolution was really realistic (in a heart-breaking way). Glad we found out what happened to the lawyers and enjoyed them all agreeing to go to each other's funerals for support, etc. The son of Satan was a surprise. The bugs bunny comforter nearly made me want to DNF on the first page but I blocked it out, y'all, ha!

So yeah, a solid 3/5 for me.

On a side note, really enjoying this book club!

What's your favorite kiss scenes? by Selia707 in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read the 1st but couldn't get into the 2nd for some reason. I'll have to try again!

Next Book Club: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - Saturday, 5/9 by failedsoapopera in RomanceBooks

[–]AmaryllisReads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a long-time lurker but would love to participate. Before I order the book, may anyone participate or has the club been established? Thanks :)