24-hour Reading Challenge

Introduction

• Attempting to read for 24 hours straight
• Objective: read as much as possible within this time
• Plan: will pause the clock if extremely tired to avoid burnout
• Books chosen: “This Summer Will Be Different” by Carly Fortune and “The Heartless Hunter” (or “Crimson Moth”) by another author

First Book: "This Summer Will Be Different"

• Author: Carly Fortune
• Genre: Romance
• Setting: PEI (Prince Edward Island) & Toronto
• Main Characters: Lucy, Bridget, Felix
• Plot Overview:
  • Lucy is best friends with Bridget and stays with Bridget’s family in PEI every year
  • One-night stand causes complications as it involves Bridget’s brother Felix
  • Dual timeline narrative, focusing on past and present
  • Emotional connection to PEI's descriptions due to personal experience
• Initial Impressions:
  • The description of PEI is vivid and aligns with personal memories
  • Some emotional moments were catalyzed by descriptions of past hurricanes
  • Issues with dual timeline affecting engagement
• Rating: Initially thought to be higher, but reduced upon reflection

Midpoint Check-In

• 4 and 1/2 hours into the marathon
• Reflecting on first book, highlighted PEI references
• 150 pages into “This Summer Will Be Different”
• Emotional attachment to personal experiences in PEI

Second Book: "The Heartless Hunter" (aka “Crimson Moth”)

• Author: Not specified
• Genre: Fantasy
• Setting: Fictional world involving witches and blood magic
• Main Characters: Ren (witch), Gideon (hunter for blood guard)
• Plot Overview:
  • Two POVs: Ren helping witches escape, Gideon hunting witches
  • Gideon courts Ren to gather information, both suspicious of each other
• Initial Impressions:
  • Effective use of dual POV, good character development
  • Detailed world-building, nuanced magic system revolving around blood
  • Enemies to lovers trope well-executed
• Rating: Leaning towards 4.75 to 5 stars
• Additional Notes: Enjoyability led to extended reading breaks

Midpoint Recap - Second Book

• 143 pages into the second book by 6:45 PM
• Positive reflections on storyline and writing style
• Detailed annotations reflecting engagements
• Continuing enthusiastic reading pace

Final Segment Check-In

• 12 total hours spent reading
• Starting the final book “Good Girl, Bad Blood”
• Introduction to YA True Crime genre:
  • First Book: “A Good Girl's Guide to Murder” (solving an old case for a school project)
  • Second Book: Podcast on murder cases, leading to new investigation
• Setting and Character Summary:
  • Pip investigates friend’s brother’s disappearance
  • Well-received, easily engaging narrative
• Overall Review: Leaning towards a high rating

Conclusions

• Total Pages Read: 1,133
• Books Finished: 3 (almost)
• Thoughts on personal connection and expectations:
  • Rating might change based on impressions over time
  • Enjoyed