Random Reads discussion

Let's talk about the start of the book here.

Ok this book is so much fun! The humor is right up my alley. And Moog is my fav 😄I’m relieved that I actually know what’s going on 😂 I am not typically a fantasy reader, but I’m not struggling with this at all! Anyone else out there a fantasy newbie? Anyway, this is great so far and I’m excited to see what happens.

Vicky wrote: "Ok this book is so much fun! The humor is right up my alley. And Moog is my fav 😄I’m relieved that I actually know what’s going on 😂 I am not typically a fantasy reader, but I’m not struggling with..."

This comment brings me so much joy!!! I am so glad you are loving it already!! I am going to pick it up tonight after Danielle's game. Won't get much read, but I will at least get a start. Moog is also my absolute favorite. Matty and how they get him out of his situation made me cackle. But that is in the next section. I am so excited that you are loving it! I hope everyone else does too!!

Wow. I was not expecting to love this as much as I am. I don't typically read fantasy, but this one has been so much fun. The characters are fantastic and the interaction between the group has really brought them to life on the page...ummm, yeah, Moog is a def fave. When the group came through the mirror into Matty's room, and the "potion" that Moog had thrown kicked in...it had me laughing out loud...and Matty's "Get me. The fuck. Outta here." line was priceless. Excellent selection so far. I'm only 20% in but I've already got my eye on picking up Book 2.

Also...I'm wondering if certain references here like Coverdale, Slowhand and Blackheart, are intentional nods to rock bands... complementing the "rock band reunion" feel of the book.

Mike wrote: "Wow. I was not expecting to love this as much as I am. I don't typically read fantasy, but this one has been so much fun. The characters are fantastic and the interaction between the group has real..."

Those names are in fact intentional nods to rock bands, for exactly the reason you said. To really drive home getting the old "band" back together concept.

I am so glad you are loving it too! I love seeing non fantasy readers loving it. The way they get Matty out of there is hysterical. As for book 2 if everyone loves it we could for sure add it as a book to read later on. I know that book 3 is coming out next year some time and has a title. Book 2 came out in 2018, and while I own it I have yet to read it.

So happy seeing that you guys are enjoying yourselves so far!!