Melissa’s Comments (group member since Nov 26, 2014)

Melissa’s comments from the 2-3-4 Challenge group.

Thanks, TheresaW. My husband has been trying to get me to read Stephen King for years. I started with The Stand, per his suggestion, and now The Dark Tower series.

Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Series by J.R. Ward
#1 The Jackal
#2 The Wolf
#3 The Viper

I finished reading Listen to Me (Rizzoli & Isles #13) by Tess Gerritsen. I am now reading A Deeper Fear (Lucy Kincaid #17.5) by Allison Brennan. I'm going to miss Lucy and her family.

I finished reading Listen To Me by Tess Gerritsen, 4 ★. Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Robin wrote: "Great list, Melissa! I reading Don't Tell several years ago and enjoyed it. Is this your first Karen Rose book?"

It is. I have seen her books and they looked interesting, but never went back to them. The Tall, Dark & Deadly groups mystery author of the month has introduced me to a few new author.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No, but I will in September.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I did. I started a The Glass Sisters series by Laura Griffin, but it only has 2 books. Book #2 is on my shelf waiting for me.

3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
I moved forward in 2 series:
Lucy Kincaid by Allison Brennan - #17
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - #3.1

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I absolutely loved Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens. She was a new author for me and one that I will stay a fan of.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I completed 5 books and enjoyed them all. I also added 3 more authors to my new authors for me list. I'm pretty happy with that.

Charlene wrote: "Oh, what the heck...it's just one more series, right?"

I know, right? :-)

I finished reading 2 books at the end of August.
Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens, 5 ★
Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas, 4 ★
Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am holding off on joining anymore series group reads for now so that I can concentrate on the series I currently own that I have been wanting to read.

Currently Reading
Outlander (Outlander #1) by Diana Gabaldon (reread)
✔ Listen to Me (Rizzoli & Isles #13) by Tess Gerritsen
✔ UnCULTured: A Memoir by Daniella Mestyanek Young (ARC)


Plan to Read - Series
✔ Sweet Revenge (Sisterhood #5) by Fern Michaels
✔ A Deeper Fear (Lucy Kincaid #17.5) by Allison Brennan
✔ Don't Tell (Romantic Suspense #1) by Karen Rose
The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower #2) by Stephen King


Book to Movie/TV Show Reads
The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave #1) by Rick Yancey

I finished 2 more books right at the end of August:
Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens
A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas

Jonetta wrote: "I’ve set up the new book, Listen To Me in the first discussion group. If anyone is interested, I’ll create some discussion questions."

Thank you, Jonetta. I plan on starting it when I finish reading my current mystery.

I'm still thinking on it. I have so many books I want to read (and already own) and starting another series makes that list longer. Since it is only 8 books, I'll see what my local used book store has and go from there.

I finished reading Cold as Ice by Allison Brennan, 4 ★. Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished reading Thread of Fear (The Glass Sisters #1) by Laura Griffin and Cold as Ice (Lucy Kincaid #17) by Allison Brennan. I am now reading Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens.

I finished reading Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin, 4 ★. Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished reading Two Truths and a Lie: A Murder, a Private Investigator, and Her Search for Justice by Ellen McGarrahan, 5 ★. Here's my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished reading No Way Out (Lucy Kincaid #16.5) by Allison Brennan and Two Truths and a Lie: A Murder, a Private Investigator, and Her Search for Justice by Ellen McGarrahan.

Currently Reading
✔ No Way Out (Lucy Kincaid #16.5) by Allison Brennan
✔ Two Truths and a Lie: A Murder, a Private Investigator, and Her Search for Justice by Ellen McGarrahan
Outlander (Outlander #1) by Diana Gabaldon (reread)


Plan to Read – Series
✔ Cold as Ice (Lucy Kincaid #17) by Allison Brennan
Sweet Revenge (Sisterhood #5) by Fern Michaels
✔ A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas
The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower #2) by Stephen King
Forever Odd (Odd Thomas #2) Dean Koontz
✔ Thread of Fear (The Glass Sisters #1) by Laura Griffin
✔ Dark Roads Chevy Stevens

Viki wrote: "How are you enjoying the sisterhood series? It is on my long list of series to read one day."

I am loving the Sisterhood series, Viki. They are quick fun reads that have you cheering for the sisterhood every time.

Sharon wrote: "Nice list Melissa. I received The Mermaid Chair years ago as a gift. I need to pull that off my bookshelf and read it."

It was a good book, Sharon. It really makes one think about life after your kids leave the house and how that impacts ones marriage.