Darynda Jones Fans discussion

Charley and Cookie met for lunch at Reyes's bar.

Why do you think Charley's Dad is leaving her stepmom, now, after all these years? And why do you think she is making Reyes work so hard for an answer to his proposal?

Charley's dad trips me out.. I have no idea what he is doing. I think he left her stepmom to investigate Reyes and the supernatural aspect of him and of Charley; but I guess we will find that our in Seven. I kind of feel like if Charley would have told her dad more then he would not feel the need to investigate further.

I think Charley is making Reyes work so hard for an answer because she was stalling to find out more information; he is not very forthcoming with the info.

I think you are correct Joanette

This is just my opinion...

Charley's Dad is an interesting character. I think he's going to Hell literally and wants there to be nothing he loves held over him that runs a risk of getting hurt. Charley has Reyes to protect her.

Charley is independent, so accepting Reyes' proposal is letting go of a piece of control. Accepting the proposal was difficult for her, just think how hard it will be to get her down the aisle.

I have no idea what is going on with her dad lol but i hope its not bad for Charlie.

The truth is that Charlie and Reyes really dont know each other that well. Not really... shes still getting to know him and the reaper part of herself. I think its mostely the unknown thats holding her back.

As a writer myself though i cant help but wonder if the holding back from saying yes might have less to do with Charlie and more to do with some future thing that the author knows is coming but we dont. And the hesitation is prep for it. Just a thought.

Great thought, Danielle.

I agree with Joanette, Charley's dad is a very confusing character. He cared for Charley more when he was with her stepmother, and to be honest, Charley cares more about strangers than to try to figure out what is happening with her dad. The whole cancer remission and his mysterious ways... it is weird.

I reckon not replying to Reyes' proposal is Charley being Charley. She does not want to stop and think about what will happen, or if they have a chance at being together. Ignoring feelings in order to not be hurt? And not answering pisses off Reyes, which is a plus for her.

If I remember right (memory isn't that great though I've read this series like 5 times already). One of the books and I think with the Sister Mary Elizabeth, she said something like A loved one will betray you. Something to the effect that the Devil will use them. (I hope I'm remembering that correctly I tried to find it and couldn't, figures)
I predict it will be Charley's Dad. I think he's going to turn Evil! :)
I'm going to start Sixth today... !

I think he realizes that he didn't protect her as a child and wants to make sure she is safe now. I think Charley is terrified of tying the knot with Reyes!

I kinda wanted to see her with Garrett but naaa, don't think it would work. Now if 7 would hurry up and get here! :)

Dawn wrote: "If I remember right (memory isn't that great though I've read this series like 5 times already). One of the books and I think with the Sister Mary Elizabeth, she said something like A loved one wil..."

I thought that already happened when Charley's dad called the cops on her and he shot her just to confirm she had special powers. Most would be way easier if Charley was completely open with her dad as it was previously said here. It makes no sense that she was so tight with her dad growing up and is Gemma the one that knows the truth.

I also thought Reyes betrayed her when he used her as bait without telling her.. She was betrayed by both her dad and Reyes (kind of)..

This may be jumping ahead a bit (as this occurred to me later in the book)... but I think Charley's dad was not actually cured from his cancer. And I think he's going to get treatments or something instead of travelling as he told Charley. Their relationship is definitely unusual though- it never occurred to me that he may be working on the side of evil! (thanks ladies....)

As for her putting off Reyes' proposal... it's kind of more fun that way, isn't it? hahaha And also, I think she is thinking of the bigger picture- her being all good, and him being evil and all. She's just trying to follow her heart and her overall "purpose" I think?

Stephanie wrote: "This may be jumping ahead a bit (as this occurred to me later in the book)... but I think Charley's dad was not actually cured from his cancer. And I think he's going to get treatments or something..."

I don't think she was thinking too much about him being evil. She's known that all along and have said in previous books, can't remember which, that he was always the one. I think she was just making him sweat it for fun.

I really don't know what dear ol' Dad is up to....He's acting so weird. But I'm so glad he ditched the step-monster.

I agree, I don't think the cancer is gone. I think he is making sure Charlie is loved and cared for and the step mother doesn't inherit anything.

Hmmmm . . . .I have to believe that the miraculous cure of his cancer was just that, a true cure and not iffy at all like a failed course of treatment we know happens to many "real" cancer patients. I am just not seeing any clues that explain his weird behavior, except that he is suffering from such intense feelings of guilt. I am just glad Charley has Ubie in her life as her dad works through all his issues.

I also think Charley s dad is going away to investigate everything he can about Charley and Reyes.
As for the proposal, she knew she will say yes, she was just playing a little hard to get :)

I'm not sure what her dad is up to, he could be investigating Charley as he's been extra interested in her abilities the last few books, not to mention almost losing her and facing death himself may have had an effect on him too!
As for keeping Reyes waiting, she was always gonna say yes, she loves him but she was also trying to get answers out of him by holding off on her answer, sort of like, 'you tell me about hell and your life, or answer some questions about what I can do and I'll give you my answer', the other side of it is simple Charley's mischievous side, I think she thought it was fun to hold out on him and see him work to get her answer!

Joanette wrote: "Charley's dad trips me out.. I have no idea what he is doing. I think he left her stepmom to investigate Reyes and the supernatural aspect of him and of Charley; but I guess we will find that our i..."

Joanette, I agree with you about Charley's dad. I too think he is investigating Reyes but I wonder how he was really healed. Charley swears she had nothing to do with it. I often wonder which side her dad is really on now.

Ines wrote: "I agree with Joanette, Charley's dad is a very confusing character. He cared for Charley more when he was with her stepmother, and to be honest, Charley cares more about strangers than to try to fi..."

Ines, I could not wait any longer to read it. I tried, oh how much I tried. I finally broke down and listened in my car on a road trip.

I also agree with you about Charley not answering Reyes. I think it is simply her being Charley. She is silly and playful. She knows he is hers and she is his but is simply being herself and "playing" with him a little.

Dawn wrote: "If I remember right (memory isn't that great though I've read this series like 5 times already). One of the books and I think with the Sister Mary Elizabeth, she said something like A loved one wil..."

Dawn, I do not remember that bit in the books but I am wondering about Charley's dad too. His recovery is a little "fishy" to me. His behavior towards Charley has not been good in the past and now all of a sudden he is all lovey dovey. It is simply too weird.

Dana wrote: "I think he realizes that he didn't protect her as a child and wants to make sure she is safe now. I think Charley is terrified of tying the knot with Reyes!"

I hope you are right about Charley's father, Dana. I have a bad feeling about him and I hope I am wrong, so very wrong. A girl needs to be able to rely on her Daddy. I agree about Charley tying the knot. She does not like to think about things unless she is forced to and her way of dealing is to play around. I do believe she knows they belong together though. It is simply the whole act of marriage, I think.

Kyra wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "This may be jumping ahead a bit (as this occurred to me later in the book)... but I think Charley's dad was not actually cured from his cancer. And I think he's going to get treat..."

Kyra, I like that "making him sweat". It is a wonderful way to put it and exactly what I think Charley was doing.

Stephanie wrote: "Hmmmm . . . .I have to believe that the miraculous cure of his cancer was just that, a true cure and not iffy at all like a failed course of treatment we know happens to many "real" cancer patients..."

Stephanie, I love Ubie. He is wonderful and a great replacement for dad. I, too, believe he was cured but I wonder how and to what means. I may be too ominous but I believe something sinister is coming with dad but I really hope I am wrong.

Suzan wrote: "I'm not sure what her dad is up to, he could be investigating Charley as he's been extra interested in her abilities the last few books, not to mention almost losing her and facing death himself ma..."

Lea and Suzan hard to get is a great way to express Charley's behavior towards Reyes.

Candie wrote: "I really don't know what dear ol' Dad is up to....He's acting so weird. But I'm so glad he ditched the step-monster."

Yeah, I'm not a Mommy Dearest fan, at all.