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Chrisolu wrote: "I think I set a goal for twenty-four books. I’m going to really push myself this year."You got this, Chrisolu!
Iesha (In east shade house at...) wrote: "I plan to do what I do ever year: attempt to read 50 books. I think I can achieve it this year though, if nothing comes up."You can do it!
Aղցela W. wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Winter Frost Queen) wrote: "Aղցela W. wrote: "No dangerous hero yearly challenge this year?"Sorry they are late. Beginning of the year has been something! It's up now..."
YW!
I am so sorry this is so late. I had a lot of trouble putting the challenge together this year. My brain is not working very well right now.
DHASG 2022 Dangerous Hero Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2022
Description: We made it through 2021. Time for new books and new dangerous heroes!
General Rules:
1. Books must be read between the time period of January 1st and December 31st of 2022. You can start as early as 12:00am on January 1st, and must be done by 11:59pm December 31st. A member can join the challenge at any point during the year.
2. The books you use do not have to be romance. If you read a fictional book of any kind with a hero that you feel is bad/edgy/dangerous enough to qualify, you can use them.
3. You can post your book selections at any time once the thread opens, and you may make changes up until the end of the year.
4. You cannot use a book more than once in a particular option. Books between options may overlap.
5. Please let the Challenge Coordinator know if you are signing up, and she will add you to the participant list. Please let the Coordinator know when you have finished your challenges for the year.
6. Participants can do as many of the options as they wish. If they decide to repeat challenges, that is fine, but they must use new books from those used in the first challenge. Please specify which challenges you are doing. Please repost your progress regularly.
7. Participants can change their options and books anytime during the challenge.
Challenge Options:
Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:
Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).
Spelling Choices:
1. WHEN MISTER WRONG IS YOUR MR RIGHT (29 letters)
2. YOUR LOVE IS ONE IN A MILLION (27 letters)
3. HES COLD AS ICE BUT HOT AS FIRE (24 letters)
4. QUIT DRAGGING MY HEART AROUND (25 letters)
5. BLACK WINGS CROOKED HALO (21 letters)
6. DOE EYES TO SIREN EYES (18 letters)
7. IM IN LOVE WITH A STARBOY (20 letters)
8. CERTIFIED GRADE A HEARTBREAKER (27 letters)
9. BOYFRIEND MATERIAL (17 letters)
10.PREDATOR ON TWO LEGS (17 letters)
11. SMOOTH-TALKING STRANGER (20 letters)
12. HARD TO FORGET (12 letters)
13. BREAKING ALL THE RULES (19 letters)
14. TAKE YOU ON A CRUISE (16 letters)
15. BOYS WHO KISS ON THE FIRST DATE (25 letters)
16. IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE PLAY ON (28 letters)
17. Pick your own dangerous hero-related phrase to spell (minimum 15 letters)
Option B—World Wide Bad Boy Scavenger Hunt:
Instructions: The world is big and full of dangerous heroes. You have thirty chances to find a dangerous hero in thirty different places around the world. The one qualification is that only eight can be from the United States (you can use a particular state only once). The same goes for each country.
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Option C--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:
Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.
1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero ( Includes caped crimefighter with powers)
12. Elemental (able to harness the powers of nature)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)
Option D—Kiss, Marry or Kill
Instructions: For this challenge you can choose up to eight of each categories—Kiss (just good for snogging/other temporary activities), Marry (husband material), or Kill (a dangerous bad boy or that you were 1000% done with)
In order to complete this option, you must have at least fifteen characters assigned (and a minimum of five per category).
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Option E--Dangerous Historic Heroes:
Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.
1. Scottish/Highlander warrior
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Historical Gangster
16.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
17. Revolutionary or Freedom Fighter
18.Historical Soldier or Military Man
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)
Option F—Dangerous Hero Career Fair
Introduction: For this challenge, we'll showcase modern day dangerous heroes. Let's go to the Career Fair, with a twist.
Pick up brochures for at least fifteen of the below dangerous hero/bad boy career professions to assemble your ultimate portfolio.
1. Sniper/Marksman
2. Armed Forces: Army, Air Force, Marines Enlisted/Commissioned Soldier
3. Special Forces Soldier (Navy SEALS, Delta)
4. Mercenary or Military Contractor
5. Outlaw Biker
6. Undercover Agent/Spy
7. Fireman
8. Police Officer/Sheriff/State Trooper
9. Rock Star/Pop Star/Hip-Hop Mogul
10. Computer Hacker/Tech Guru
11. Private Investigator
12. Vigilante/Crimefighter
13. Organized Crime Boss
14. Bouncer/Bruiser/Heavy or Enforcer
15. Boxer/MMA Fighter
16. Corporate Raider/Cutthroat Businessman
17. Mad Scientist/Inventor
18. FBI/US Marshal/DEA/ATF/Federal Agent
19. Assassin/Contract Killer
20. Bodyguard/Security
21. Professional Thief
22. Cardsharp/Professional Gambler
23. Martial Artist
24. Stuntman/Professional Daredevil
25. Racecar Driver
26. Sports Player (has to be a bad boy type with a bad reputation)
27.Rodeo/Bronco/Bullrider/Wrangler
Bonus: Pick up to three other types of modern day dangerous hero types.
Option G—Dream Team:
Create your own Dangerous Hero Dream Team. Below are the usual suspects when you have an ensemble cast of characters in a caper film. Read a book with a character that reflects the descriptive characters below. If the book character fits more than one, choose the one you think he best fits. (You have to assemble a minimum of six characters for your dream team).
A. The Leader: He’s in charge and makes the decisions for the crew.
B. The Nimble-Fingered One: He’s the thief and he can steal anything.
C. The Tech Guru: There’s not a computer he can’t hack or a machine he can’t fix.
D. The Flying Ace: He can fly anything.
E. The Beater: He’s tough and lethal with his hands.
F. The Sphinx: No one really knows what he’s capable of, at least until the eleventh hour or when his team really needs him.
G. The Smooth-Talker: He can talk his way in and out of anything.
H. The Seducer: He has the looks and the charm to seduce his way into whatever he wants or needs.
I. The Marksman: He never misses.
J. The Master of Disguise: He can pretend to be anyone or anything.
K. The Transporter: He's fast and furious with a car.
Option H: Character Archetypes
Instructions: This challenge is to read book for the different major character archetypes. Information taken from https://blog.reedsy.com/12-common-cha... and https://www.masterclass.com/articles/....
1. The Warrior
2. The Innocent
3. The Ruler
4. The Everyman
5. The Orphan
6. The Creator
7. The Caregiver
8. The Mentor/Sage
9. The Joker
10. The Magician
11. The Rebel
12. The Lover
13. The Seducer
14. The Outlaw
15. The Explorer
Option I: Dangerous Hero A to Z:
Instructions: For this challenge, you must read 26 different books with heroes whose names start with the letter they represent (exception is X Anywhere in the name of the hero counts.) The name can be their first, last, middle or nickname.
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Option J--Create your own Dangerous Hero-Themed Challenge:
Instructions: You can come up with your own challenge that involves the theme of this group. It should be something to keep you occupied for most of the year. I would suggest aiming for a minimum of 15 books. It’s up to you otherwise.
Challenge Participants
My personal reading goals:Clean up/finish some series that I've had on my tbr pile for years.
Continue Art Journaling. I'm having fun.
Read more books that make me happy.
Currently working on the Mega Challenge and hope to have it up by this evening.
Nine wrote: "In, with the goal 80 (5 more than last year)"You got this!
Alicia wrote: "Thank you!"YW!
DHASG Cover Love Challenge 2022
Duration: 1 January to 31 December, 2022
Introduction: Don't judge a book by its cover might be true when it comes to people, but book lovers always look at covers. That's what this challenge is about. Indulging the cover love!
Instructions:
Match a book cover with one of the categories on the list. A cover could potentially meet more than one category of the challenge, but you get to choose which one.
Rules:
1. Any DHASG member can participate in the challenge, and can sign up at any time during the year by December 31st, 2022
2. Sign up and post your stats regularly on this thread.
3. A book may only count once. Rereads are acceptable.
4. Since this is a cover challenge, at least one cover edition of the book used must match with one of the qualifications of the challenge. It possible, post the cover so we can see it, using a goodreads link (add book/author and click bookcover).
Levels:
1. Cover Boss: Read 30 or more books.
2. Cover Curator: Read 20-29 books.
3. Cover Epicurian: Read 15-19 books.
Categories:
1. In Love and War: A hero with a sword, an ax, a warhammer or bow (any other historical fighting instrument) on the cover.
2. Highland and Heather Cover: Hero wearing a Scottish plaid or otherwise appearing to look like a Scottish highlander.
3. MVP Cover: Hero wearing or holding sports gear.
4. Kiss Me More Cover: Hero and Heroine in a clinch.
5. Bare-chested Cover: Hero is shirtless.
6. I Love a Man in Uniform Cover: Hero is wearing a military uniform.
7. Hero of Color Cover: Hero on the cover is black, Native American, Asian, Latino or Middle Eastern.
8. Dressed to the Nines Cover: Hero is wearing formal clothing or a three piece suit.
9. Dancing Machine Cover: Hero is dancing alone or with someone else.
10. Rock Star Cover: Either hero is holding or playing instrument or cover has an instrument, or is singing into a microphone.
11. Flower Power Cover: A flower or bouquet of flowers is on the cover.
12. Animal Kingdom Cover: An animal is on the cover.
13. On the Beach Cover: A beach or ocean is depicted.
14. Kiss Cover: Someone is kissing or lips are depicted on the cover.
15. Femme Fatale Cover: A dangerous woman is on the cover.
16. Woman of Color Cover: A woman who is black, Asian, Native American, Latina or Middle Eastern is depicted on the cover.
17. Sci-Fi Cover: The cover depicts a science fiction scene.
18. Food Paradise Cover: Food of some kind is shown on the cover.
19.Let There Be Light Cover: A flame or a candle or torch, or anything that provides light is on the cover.
20.Fast and the Furious Cover: A hot rod car is on the cover.
21.Regency Manners Cover: A cover depicts a Regency historical romance scene.
22.Steampunk Aesthetic Cover: A Steampunk type scene is on the cover.
23.Swashbuckling Cover: The cover depicts a pirate or swashbuckling scene.
24.His Lordship Cover: A historically dressed man is on the cover.
25.Black and White Cover: Only the colors of black and white are on the cover, or a black and white photograph is on the cover.
26.Sword and Sorcery Cover: The book cover depicts a fantasy scene.
27. To Protect and Serve Cover: The cover depicts a police officer or fireman.
28. Kids R'Us Cover: A child, baby or children are on the cover.
29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover: The hero is wearing a cowboy hat or other gear on the cover.
30. Spooky Cover: The cover looks scary or horrific.
31.Supernatural Lover Cover: A supernatural/paranormal scene is on the cover. Hero/heroine looks more than human.
32.Secret Agent Cover: The hero or heroine on the cover is depicted as a spy or secret agent.
33.The A Team Cover: There are at least three persons on the cover.
34.All That Glitters Cover: The cover depicts a high class scene, all the glitz and glitter. Alternatively depicting diamonds or jewels.
35.Prize Fighter Cover: Cover depicts a boxer, martial artist or a mixed martial artist cover.
36.Bearded Cover: The hero has a full beard on the cover.
37.Chrome Dome Cover: The hero is bald on the cover.
38.All Tatted Up Cover: A person on the cover has visible tattoo(es).
39.Beautiful Dress Cover: A figure on the cover is wearing a lovely dress.
40.Cartoon Cover: The cover is illustrated, animated or graphic art (drawn or painted, not photographed).
41.World Tour Cover: The cover features an international city.
42. Once Upon a Time Cover: Cover features elements from a well-known fairy tale.
43. Variation of a Theme Cover: A cover that is an homage to classic literature or classic movies, tv.
44. Beauty in the Eye Cover: A cover that is just really gorgeous.
45. Kooky Cover: Strange or weird cover.
46. Four Seasons Cover: The cover distinctively conveys one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer or fall.
47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover: The person on the cover is riding a motorcycle.
48. Au Natural Cover: The person on the cover is mostly or fully undressed.
49. Bookaholic Cover: Book(s) are depicted on the cover.
50. Do Not Comprehend Cover: The cover makes absolutely no sense.
51. Nerds Are Sexy Cover: Read a book with a nerdy looking person on the cover.
52. Masquerade Cover: Read a book where the cover model is wearing a mask or their face is obscured.
53. All Sexed Up Cover: The cover makes it clear that this book is super sexy!
As Always.....
Bonus: Feel free to choose some covers of your own that don't necessarily fit into the above choices. Just tell us what your criteria is.
Challenge Participants
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Have you set any reading goals for yourself this year?Book relating activities you are planning in 2022?
Aղցela W. wrote: "No dangerous hero yearly challenge this year?"Sorry they are late. Beginning of the year has been something! It's up now:
https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...
I'm aiming for 30 this year. If I read more, great!
Challenge ParticipantsDanielle TBH 30
Nine 80
Angela W 150
2022 Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group General Challenge
2022 is here, so it's time for our new Dangerous Hero Group Challenge.
You set a personal goal for how many dangerous hero-centric (or spotlighting) books this year.
Sign up here by creating a tag on your bookshelf. You can also comment on the associated thread here.
Go here to sign up for the challenge.
https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...
Here's a new thread to discuss what we're reading in 2022!
Oleander wrote: "In no particular order:1. mixed up romance/mistaken identity
2. haunted house/ghost
3. finding out paranormal is real such as shifter or vampire
4. fortune telling/magic box/magic book
5. fake mar..."
Fun list!
Iesha (In east shade house at...) wrote: "I haven't, and I don't see them in kindle either."Here's the first book. You can see the other books on this page.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
So what books do you like with this theme?
1, 3, 5, 6, 7 for me! I do like royal books. Have you read these books?
Loved them.
