Hello, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful week! Last Sunday I wrote a post where I discuss my favourite book genres. You can go read it and vote for your favourite ones! Anyway, it's Friday, so it's time for our weekly bookish memes.
First, we have Book Beginnings on Fridays, hosted by Rose City Reads. In this meme, we have to share the first sentence (or a bit more) from the book we are currently reading. The second meme is called Friday 56 and it is hosted by Freda's Voice. For this one, we have to share a small snippet from a book, taken from page 56 (or 56% on an e-reader).
This week, I have chosen to feature the book I'm going to start reading next. I have yet to finish The Memory Police, but I have already picked my next read. Do you ever do that? Anyway, the book is Highfire and it's written by Eoin Colfer. I am a huge fan of the Artemis Fowl series and I have to admit that I'm very excited about this one. Highfire though is an adult novel, and I'm curious to see what Eoin Colfer does in this book!
Book Beginnings
So... the protagonist of this book is a dragon. Let's take a moment to appreciate that this is an ADULT novel with a dragon protagonist. I'm already into it! I can't wait to read what actually happens in the book.
From the writing style, I can already tell that it's the typical of Eoin Colfer. This makes me believe that Highfire is going to be hilarious.
Friday 56
"Without a doubt the favorite hours in Squib’s jam-packed schedule were those he spent in Vern’s company. He never tired of staring at the dragon’s person, trying to memorize every scale and armored plate, seeing as photographs were absolutely forbidden. This scrutinizing pissed the dragon off a little, but he tolerated it so long as Squib kept the vodka martinis coming."
This snippet is from 56% of the ebook. I have absolutely no idea what's going on. Is Squib a second character? We do learn though the Vern has a soft spot for vodka martinis, so yay for character development (?).
Have you read Highfire? What are some favourite quotes from the books you've been reading?
I can relate with Vern most days, human suck... lol
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting read! Happy weekend, stay safe!
Haha, yes! He is so relatable :)
DeleteI honestly don't think I have read an adult book where the protagonist is not a human. This sounds super cool!
ReplyDeleteYes, me neither! I found it so refreshing and I'm really curious about it...
DeleteThis is really interesting. Colfer is a fantastic author. I didn't know about this one. Sounds fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMy post this week if interested!
Artemis Fowl is one of my favourite series! That's why I hope that I'll enjoy this one as well :)
DeleteGotta keep the drinks coming, lol. I haven't heard of this one but you have me intrigued. That opening is sad and both snippets are illuminating.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
Yes, I randomly found out about it but I was familiar with Eoin Colfer's work and that was reason enough for me to pick it up :)
DeleteI've read some books with dragons, but never a funny one and never one with dragons and martinis! This sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI mean in fantasy you see a lot of dragons. But this book has a lot of humour. It's so refreshing :)
DeleteHaven't read it, but it sounds right up my alley! Fun choice!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Friday Post. Stay well!
Thank you! I'm really in the mood for something funny right now :)
DeleteHighfire looks like so much fun. That beginning sets up a lot of potential for intriguing conflict. Hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what happens in this book! Need to start reading it asap :)
DeleteI enjoyed this one when I read it last year. Hope you do too!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it! It raises my expectations :)
DeleteA popular author, I hope you enjoy your selection. My Friday Quotes
ReplyDeleteI grew up with his Artemis Fowl series, so I hold his work very dear :)
DeleteNever heard of this author, but the idea of this book sounds really original!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading! xx
Sara @ Sara In Bookland
Yes, it's indeed very original :)
DeleteWhen I think of dragons, I am reminded of my Disney collectible trinkets, with a dragon among them. I liked photographing them with my books.
ReplyDeleteFigurines are awesome! Yay!
DeleteHow interesting that the main character is a dragon in an adult book. Sounds intriguing. I'll have to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteYes, it immediately piqued my interest!
DeleteThis sounds like something I'd really enjoy. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteTell me what you think about it, if you pick it up :)
DeleteIt never fails that I regret it if I do not have a book picked out to read after I finish whatever I am currently reading. It can sometimes take me forever to decide which book I want to read next otherwise. I think it's because there are too many tempting choices . . . Anyway, Highfire sounds different and fun, and it's on my wish list. I hope you enjoy it! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI normally pick books depending on my mood at a certain moment. However, I knew that I would want something lighter after the book I was currently reading, that's why it was easy to choose.
DeleteInteresting - I read Artemis Fowl earlier this year and would be curious to see the author's handling of a dragon character in an adult book. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Artemis Fowl series! And I'm very curious to read an adult Eoin Colfer book... with a dragon!
DeleteGlad to read about this post 😊
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