Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 27, 2010)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group group.

I appreciate all the comments! Love to talk heroes. :)

MadameZelda wrote: "I am starting . I know! It's about time!"

This is another series I'm super way behind on.

KatieV wrote: "Natalie - Scarletti Curse was very Gothic. I very much enjoyed it.

I've just started book 3 of the Ghost Walkers. Not sure if that's considered pnr or sci-fi though."

How are you liking them? Love the series. No pressure. I would consider them Sci-fi/PNR.

Welcome, Imani! I love the IAD series as well.

Welcome, Imani!

Susan (the other Susan) wrote: "Worst movie adaptation ever (basically just stole the title and characters) was Demi Moore's bizarre version of The Scarlet Letter. It was criminal, the way she discarded everything that makes The ..."

Not to mention the Indian attack that wasn't in the original book!

Garrick sounds like a really steadfast hero. My favorite kind!

The October challenge is up:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks to Everyone who Participated!

Here is the October challenge:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

DHASG October Challenge

Introduction: October is the first full month of fall. Hopefully, it's starting to feel like fall. If not, at least we can enjoy some good books and the start of the fall holiday season!

Rules:


1. Any member of the DHSAG can sign up for the challenge throughout the month October.
2. All books must be read between October 1st and October 31st.
3. A book may only be used once in the challenge.
4. Post or link to your final stats when you are completed.
5. In your stats, list book name, title and date read. Unless obvious, include why you choose a certain book in parenthesis in your stats.

Level:

1. Top Ten: Read 10-12 books.
2. Pumpkin Patch: Read 5-9 books.
3. Trick or Treat!: Read 3-4 books.

Categories:

1.Say It With a Song!: In honor of Halloween, choose a spooky song title and read a book that represents it. It may or may not be a horror novel. Some suggestions: "Thriller," "Monster Mash", "Spooky".

2.Perfect Ten: Since October is the tenth month, let's celebrate by using a book with ten words in the title, or whose author's name has ten letters. you could also read the tenth book in a series. Another alternative is to use a book that is a perfect ten rating (in other words, five star read).

3.World Smile Day: We could use more smiling in the world. To celebrate this holiday on the first Friday of the month, read a book that makes you smile, has a smiley face on the cover, or has "smile" in the title.

4.Jack O'Lantern: For this custom of carving pumpkins, read a book that has a character named Jack or is written by an author with "Jack" in the first, middle or last name. You could also use a book with a pumpkin/Jack O'Lantern on the cover.

5.Sukkot, the Festival of Shelters: The Jewish festival of Sukkot occurs this month, celebrating the Israelites wandering through the desert by living in shelters or tents called 'sukkah.' Read a book with a character who lives in a temporary shelter (could be camping) or is a wanderer by nature.

6.Like a Boss!: For Boss Day on October 16th, read a book with a storyline that prominently features a boss. It could be an office romance, or about a person who has a boss from Hades. You decide.

7.Sweetest Day: This holiday occurs on the third Saturday in October, and was created by an Ohio philanthropist who wanted to recognize the under-noticed, and remind them that they were not forgotten. Read a book with a 'sweetheart" character, or someone who would probably not get the attention or affection they deserve. You could also use a book with 'sweet' in the title.

8.Cookie Month: You can't deny the awesomeness of cookies. Let's read a book that represents a flavor of cookie in some way. Here's a list of different cookies:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

9.An Apple for the Teacher: For World Teacher's day on October 5th, let's honor educators by reading a book with a character who is a teacher or has served inthis world for someone else.

10.Trick or Treat: Read a book to represent one of these holidays from our bowl of 'treats' (tell us why in parentheses. Virus Appreciation Day, Mad Hatter Day, It's my Party Day, National Dessert Day, No Beard Day.

Information about October holidays taken from Holiday Insights Website. http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreho...



Challenge Participants List

Larissa
Netanella
Shelley
Laura

So what hero really impressed you in the month of September? Tell us why!

Cindi wrote: "I was addicted for years but finally couldn't stand the monotony...waaay to repetitive IMHO...so I took a break for a few years. When I went back to them, I enjoyed about 2 books then decided to j..."

I took a long break from the Dark-Hunters as well. I think I'm ready to get back into them.

KatieV wrote: "I guess all authors have their pet themes and they show up in series :(



Anyone tried the Feehan series about the Leopard People? Worth a go?"

Yes. Some books better than others. But I generally enjoy them. I wasn't as keen on the last book. It was too much in the vein of 50 Shades of Grey for my tastes.


KatieV wrote: "I'm just kind of blown away by the sheer number of Dark books. I've read thru 14 and it blows me away that there are almost twice as many left. It's daunting, bit I'm sure I'll get back to it.

I ..."

Yeah, it's fine to take breaks and read them when you feel like it.

That's kind of why I took a break. But time away was good for me, but I am realizing what I really like about the series. I think the whole blood sucking thing is gross, but for some reason it works well in this series. The Carpathians were one of the first vampire romances I really liked, along with the Dark-Hunters and the IAD (A Hunger Like No Other).

Oh, man. I love the IAD. I'm only two books behind with that! I hope to do them on audio one day (when I have time).

Way to go, Marta and Tina Theresa!

I've been delving back into the Carpathians by Christine Feehan. I'm hitting the short stories.

I've read Dark Hunger, Dark Descent, and Dark Dream. Although I'm sold out for the GhostWalkers and I love any book with a Prakenskii hero, I forgot how much I enjoy the whole Carpathian worldbuilding and folklore. Yes, I'm still waaaayyy behind! Next up is Dark Melody, although I did already read Dark Possession. I hope to read Dark Celebration in December.

Anyone else a fan?

The Drafter won the poll.

Here's the discussion thread!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The Drafter is our September group read. It will go until October 18th!

Definitely let us know what you think of it, Angela!

I finished this last week but I've been so busy, haven't had time to comment. I really liked it. I loved the long courtship and how into Charlotte Gabriel was. He was dreamy! I loved Charlotte, she's the kind of heroine I think I would be friends with in real life. I appreciated the strong friendship between Charlotte and Molly.

I am still on the fence about reading Rock Addiction. I just don't like the storyline much. I'm curious about their relationship based on seeing it from the sidelines in Rock Hard.

I'm glad we got to discuss it this past month!