I have to read more. This book is like the Hunger Games rewrote Divergent and then had a secret offspring. It’s addictive.

Ok. Notes from 20:

So is the attempted murder meant to be a secret or not? Did they find the one who let them get in, in the first place?

Getting used to people trying to kill you must be trippy. Like the level of badass to even be able to say that by accident.

Liam??? Moving squads. Hmm… ohhh a rebel and new body guard. I’m actually chuckling again at the Xaden & Violet squabbles. Bickering like a married couple.

Oooo the public court of “something is about to go down”.

Dain you absolute twatwaffle. That’s the nicest way to describe him.

Amber deserves it.

21 notes:

Liam seems nice even on orders.

Ok he is nice I think.

Oh no Markham didn’t get his report. I bet it’s terrible.

Woah the rebels kids got a rough deal. Like really rough.

107 kids forced to pick the riders quadrant.

At least they’re being honest and getting along.

I really enjoy these moments of camaraderie. So wholesome.

This books making me laugh out loud. That’s a good sign.

Wait what? The battle brief doesn’t match the one they saw by accident and they’re planning to send the kids that win some competition thing to shadow an active wing. That can’t be good.

Onwards to 22:

Small time jump.

Looks like the training is increasing. She’s gotten cockier though with how she bites a little at Xaden. She’s mad that he gave her a body guard? But is she more mad that he’s not her personal tutor?

Why the hell is Dain acting like she betrayed him when it came to the truth about Amber given how it’s obvious she was guilty. Why’s he so but hurt at Violet. It’s not like she is the one who messed it up.

Oooo I like this chapter. Xaden is even throwing a catty remark and the idiot.

Yay they think home girl is ready for a bit of power.

What is her power???

Oh never mind Tairn is getting laid… awkward. Invasive.

But at least she bumps into Xaden… couldn’t have predicted that. I like the chemistry and jealousy. It’s so fun. I love it.

Ok that kiss. Oh that was lovely but the way that consent was a genuine topic and brought up and treated that way.

Ok last one today 23:

Ooo girly debrief. And info on life possibilities and the mating bond.

What is it with Dain. An old kipper is more attractive than him right now. Is he really pissy about that? Ego much. He’s blaming her for not being able to trust him after he made himself clear.

His entitlement is shocking.

Of course she trusts Xaden more than Dain. He’s actually got some faith in her and isn’t full of entitlement towards her.

Class time. I wonder what we may learn.

Oh she has to fight Jack.

True to form Jack is a giant poop stain. Breaking all the rules everywhere. He’s allergic to oranges… wait will she get in trouble for that? Surely bringing known allergen to a fight is risky for code of conduct even if the other person was breaking all the rules.

So after that binge I better behave myself some.

Time for chapter 18 notes and thoughts:

Why is she off to the scribes? I don’t think those dizzy spells are just dizzy spells.

Ahh she saw her friend from the scribes how wholesome.

Ahh she asked for the folklore stories again. Bet that’s going to be a thing for real for her to deal with.

Ahhh it’s nice that she gets to go back and confirm she’s in the right place. It’s like a little bit of closure?

Suspicious that she can’t get a book on wyvern even though it’s considered a story and not a historical book.

An increase in attacks sounds like dodgy timing.

Ooo Sawyer is the first to get a power, I wonder why metal manipulation though?

Haha Xaden has assigned her bodyguards. Oh dear.

I love Tairn he’s so funny. My favourite kind of dragon, sarcastic. Cute he’s given her the pet name of “silver one”.

Tairn dislikes Dain the pain the same way I do. Ooo he’s even prepared to take it out a bit on Dains dragon. That’s a definite grudge, and zero trust.

Why’s Dain angry though? Oh about her not keeping her seat. He’s so self important. Why would she tell him if it’s common knowledge and she’s not concerned?

Why does it matter if Xaden is the one telling Imogen to help her she needs it regardless. He’s awful possessive of someone he admits he can’t be with because of rules.

He is annoying me now. Shoo fly.

Yes!!! Violent standing up for herself! I’m so proud of her. Bet it’s gonna tip him over the edge to crazy town though.

Ha someone is a literal mind reader exposing Dain. Chuckling out loud. Oh no that’s a death sentence? Why?

Midnight ambush. Crap.

Notes on 19:

Well that’s picking up from a hell of a cliffhanger there’s no way I could put it down.

Dayumn Xaden is definitely the one person who should be saving her ass right now. Also Goldilocks messing with time. Very cool.

“I should have killed him slower”

Enough said about that.

I’m beginning to think Violet is hyper mobile. Welcome to the club.

Also chemistry is popping.

Impromptu hand hold down a secret path. Discussing Dain the pain.

Midnight trip to see a dragon about a man or more than one at least.

I like the banter with Xaden. I wonder what he was up to before the rescue?

Would like to know what they are saying out loud and in their heads sometimes. A little bit more direction.

Ooo Andarna you cheeky little genius, best Goldilocks ever. She gave Violet her gift. The feathertail is only a feather tail for a couple of years. It’s a baby!!!!

Is she Tairns baby?

Nope she’s orphaned.

Good plan to not tell anyone you can stop time.

We shall see.

Notes on 13

Why October 1st? What’s the significance?

Threshing? Ridoc seems to have a nervous stomach. Naughty Violet skipping breakfast. (Today I’m a complete hypocrite but I don’t have to face dragons).

Numbers are going down.

Follow your gut… great advice professor. I hope no dragons select Jack the idiot.

I’m surprised she’s not going straight to the green dragons that sniffed her last chapter at the beginning.

Dain trying to talk her into anything is laughable. He’s getting more annoying the more he’s mentioned. Back seat driving.

Ergh Jack.

Not a red clubtail. Got it. Goldilocks is mentioned.

Ergh Jack. Noooo he better not kill Goldilocks that would mess with my theory on predicting that it’s her dragon.

Xaden!!!!! Yes bruv!!!!

I can’t wait for the next chapter. I’m diving in… notes on 14:

Does Xaden need help with all that jaw clenching he does?

Oooo fight scene and Jack ran away like a coward.

Omg Goldilocks has a buddy!!! Oooh he made Tynan toast. Love it. Oren and Jack could do with some chargrilling too.

Ooooo she got the big boy dragon. Boy that’s a long name to go with it. The nickname is better.

Girls dropping like she’s hot lol.

Can’t stop now. 15’s notes:

Awww he caught her!!! Good dragon.

They’re going to have good banter. I hope.

What is Violet Sorrengail? Need a mean girls interview clips like how they discuss Regina George.

He chose her because of Goldilocks, I’m melting at the cuteness. Ok I love her dragon can I have one?

Omg Goldilocks!!! Omg Goldilocks is called Andarna. (Nickname) but I still prefer Goldilocks.

Yasssss!!! Two dragons.

Violets mum is really annoying though!

Ok I’ll sneak an extra chapter cos I can’t wait. Notes on 17:

I’m glad Violet messed up Jacks shoulder. Oooo she’s making it public business how he ran like a chicken. Hehe.

Yessss Tairn threatening the looser with a look.

The first to bond with two dragons.

The dragons have meetings?? Tea and biscuits anyone?

Being told to stay with Xaden are they already playing match makers?

Ergh Dain doesn’t sum up the ergh ness.

Omg Xaden’s dragon is Tairns mate. Heart eyes right now.

Dain and his rules following. Bloke needs his head examined.

Ooooo so they nearly died when his last rider died. So if the dragon was to loose Violet they could possibly actually die.

Oooh no oh no. The unbound now have more reasons to kill her.

Dain is a poor excuse. Seriously. Not even breaking one rule ever?

Hahah girl don’t want that man anymore!! Good.

I just can’t put it down.

Chapter 17 notes:

Ah home girl has her own room! Why was Sawyer in Rhiannon’s room? Ohhhh Rhiannon was a naughty girl.

No more breakfast duty… wonder if they will try poisoning her.

Someone saw the kiss with Dain the pain. Unfortunately he’s like month old raw chicken now. Personally I’m glad the kiss was limp for her. Girl needs better than him.

Oh no Oren serving food. She should have killed him.

Ha! Jack is a social pariah.

Imogen… hmmm why are you suddenly speaking to the enemy? Thought she wanted to kill Violet.

Suddenly popular that trope always ends well… not.

Ooo she’s spilling the tea on the murder attempt on Goldilocks.

Weird that Imogen is suddenly trustworthy. Why?

Oh did Xaden step in?

Oh yup yup he did. Nice.

Tairn is funny for a giant dangerous dragon. A first in pecking order too.

Haha there’s literally a dragon that makes poor choices… hehe me as a dragon.

Literally chuckling. The dragon swore at her. Hehehehehe I knew I liked Tairn.

Hahah even Tairn doesn’t like Dain the pain.

Ergh Dain and his stupid politics and uselessness.

Looks like Imogen is a fun gym buddy… not.

Also known as I’m about to start reading chapter 12:

Starting to have concerns this book may lead to tears in the future…

Trial by (dragon) fire. The presentation. I’d forgotten this was the next stage.

Mentioning the fastest… giving them a name… will Liam mean something?

Luca doesn’t make friends easily… will she be a crisp by the end of the chapter? She strikes me as massively insecure.

Feathertail rumours… I bet that’s for Violet. What’s so bad about a feathertail?

I wondered why they were walking by past a handful of oranges. Forgot they were going past dragons. (Hubby interrupted reading)

Tynan is annoying me playing silly games on the walk getting snarky, walking backwards. I want them to trip on their ass.

Please let Tynan get burned. Driving me mad.

Oh story time about wyverns… I’m betting it’s not just stories and things are going to happen with them. Folklore has to start from something.

Oh Pryor got toasted. Was it the indecision? If that’s the case I’d be toasted and roasted sometimes.

Ooo she made eye contact… and now they’re investigating her having a conversation and oh they recognise the dragon scales in her armour. That’s kind of cute. Sweet moment. I’d forgotten about the scales in her armour.

Yes!!! I almost feel bad to be cheering at Luca’s death. Except I don’t.

And so we enter the foray at chapter 9 notes:

“I will not die today” that’s my girl you use that law of attraction.

Dain and Xaden… I don’t think they’ll be making friendship bracelets for each other any time soon.

They certainly have classic chemistry (Xaden and Violet). Ooo that was a tense could have kissed moment on the mats.

lol the nickname violence. Picasso. I like it.

Ooo she has a creepy stalker who wants her dead. Crushed flowers on her bed…. How not romantic.

Ergh Dain still trying to get her to leave to go be a scribe despite her wishes. Dick move. He’s pretty desperate for her to leave. I have to wonder one thing though. Is he trying to save her because it’s for her or for his own feelings?

Heading into chapter 10 notes:

Whats the gauntlet? Oh so it’s like total wipeout but murderous.

Ooo she’s starting to believe in herself a bit. Amazing what being pinned to a mat by your enemy can do.

Ok professor Emetterio… I don’t know why but I keep hearing it as amaretto.

Thank goodness I don’t have to do the course.

Is she telling us about feather tails because that will be her dragon?

Well wouldn’t you know the one who’s practiced the obstacle courses died on it.

Another surprise meeting with Xaden after curfew. Will they get caught at some point? But they do get under each others skin.

Ok just one more chapter. Notes on 11:

So does her having her brothers book cause turmoil to the after life of her brother? You know with the god of deaths laws.

Do these people not have suncream?

Imogen is probably due for retribution and death at some point probably for pissing off Xaden.

So Dain is given the Peeta Mellark vibe but lacks the confidence in Violet’s potential abilities.

I wonder if it’s an omen that she said “one of us will have to bury the other” could that be foreshadowing?

Will Dain ever accept that she’s changed? Wanting to be there.

Oh nice she made the gauntlet. But I have to say they are not going to like her methods.

Yup there it is. Amber Mavis. I don’t remember that name before. What is Xaden going to save her bacon with?

Oh it’s the book. The codex saves her bacon on using the dagger. So using a knife from home that she took on her walk across a bridge got her out on a technicality.

I think I like the phrase “the right way isn’t the only way” … I like me a loophole here and there.

How have so many in her squad minus the girl who practiced those things before survived that far? Like there’s more of their squad than the others so what’s the magical answer they had to living so long?