On Friday's I take part in three weekly link ups - The Friday 56, hosted by Freda's Voice, and Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader. For The Friday 56, you choose a book, a book you have just finished, a book you are about to start, your current read, and share a line or a few lines that grab you (but don't spoil anything) from page 56 or 56% of the way through the ebook. Post it and share your post's url on Freda's most recent Friday 56 post. As for Book Beginnings, you share the first sentence or so and your initial thoughts, impressions, or whatever else it inspires, and then link up your post's url with Rose City Reader.
Happy Friday everyone! This week I'm spotlighting one of my Trope-ical Readathon reads, The Seal of Solomon (Alfred Kropp #2) by Rick Yancey. I just finished it and it was a great sequel. This series is one of this author's lesser known, but it's definitely worth trying if you're into the magic and adventure of Arthurian legend and the action and thrills of James Bond.
Beginning:
I really thought my life would be different after my death.
56:
I heard him slide the bullet into the chamber. The wind sighed in the trees. I could see my own breath.
What are you reading this week? Have you read this book? Are you taking part in this readathon? As always, thanks for visiting my blog and perhaps even commenting down below!
I love that first sentence! It really peaks the interest. Great to hear you enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Lauren!
DeleteLove both snippets, but "life after death"?! Yep, I'm snagged! :-) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWoot! Thanks, Freda.
DeleteVery captivating! Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting mine as well.
DeleteI haven't heard of this series before but those excerpts do grab your interest.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely deserves more attention.
DeleteThe first sentence is great however it probaby isn't something I would read. I am ot a huge fan of fantasy, but I have found a few I really enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteHere is my link:
https://twogirlsandtheirbookishlife.blogspot.com/2021/08/book-beginnings-maidens-by-alex.html
This one is quite a combination. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteWhat a great beginning! I'm so curious now. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you did too!
DeleteWhat a surprising and almost funny opener. My Friday Quotes post
ReplyDeleteI really liked the tone of this one - and it's predecessor.
DeleteLoved the Alfred Kropp series...I should re-read that. Thanks for the reminder about this fun book.
ReplyDeleteI'm just glad you know it! :)
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