#ElleReadsFiftyShades | Reflections and Highlights

Well, I did it. I Finished reading Fifty Shades Darker on February 24th. Here’s the tweet that proves it:

And damn it, the hook at the end with the disenfranchised editor… now I want to read the third book! Eventually. #ElleReadsFiftyShades

— Elle Beauregard (@ellebeauregard) February 24, 2017

It wasn’t as difficult to get through as the first book was, imo. I credit fewer grave grammar mistakes and more Ana backbone for the better reading experience. That said, there were a number of scenes that weren’t strictly necessary through the middle. Am I the only person who expected the Leila storyline to take on more life/driving force? In a way, it was cool that it didn’t (like ‘hah! Gotcha!’) but it also felt like a missed opportunity for some real drama.
Maybe the author wasn’t committed to the idea of hurting Ana? Or Grey? Or both?

ellereads — A set of #ElleReadsFiftyShades tweets from the height of my live tweeting shenanigans

Now I need to see the movie!

Anyway, like the tweet says, I will likely read the third (Fifty Shades Freed) at some point. Maybe in the fall. Should I tweet about it? I certainly had fun live tweeting Shades Darker!

I was thinking of live tweet reading Interview With a Vampire next. What do you think?

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Elle Beauregard writes stories where magic is real, and women win. Some of her stories include girls who kiss girls, and boys who kiss boys. She lives in the Pacific Northwest where she shares a mid-century rambler with "The Hubby," and "The Kiddos." Her weaknesses include coffee, planners, and jewelry--though not always in that order. View all posts by ellebeauregard