Netanella’s Comments (group member since Dec 01, 2014)

Netanella’s comments from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

Just finished 3 - Venom this morning. Awesome ending - loved the fireworks at the end!

I took Hannah's suggestion and I'm just skimming the sections where Estep plagiarizes herself with needless repetition. I'm enjoying the read much better now. Gin Blanco and Company are going down smooth as, well, as gin. ~happy grin!~

And I'm waiting on a bitch-slap to the sanctimonious Donovan Caine. Will it happen? I'm starting not to like his judgmental attitude....

I'm there, as well. I just started "Web of Lies" last night and thought I could handle any needless repetition. Apparently it's a little too 'in-your-face' to ignore, and I've taken to skimming those sections as well, where Estep is just repeating needlessly what happened before.

But there are some awesome elements she can repeat. Every time our morally ambiguous Gin references the cops as "the po-po," I can't help but grin.

Is this the one, Sasha? I'm getting the Spider out of this...

SOS Genre Juice Mini-Challenge - Spread the Love!

Duration: 2/1 - 2/28/17
Rules: Read 2 books - one in each of the following genres

Genre Juice Flavors:
1. PNR -or- UF
Elemental Assassin 2 - Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep
2. FANTASY
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor

SOS USA Cover Hunt Challenge - February is Black History Month

Duration: 2/1 - 2/28/17

COLOR: Black cover
The Order of the Senary 1 - Releasing the Demons by L.D. Rose
ITEM #1: African American character
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
ITEM #2: Hand(s)
Unwind 1 - Unwind by Neal Shusterman

SOS Genre Juice Mini-Challenge - January 2017
Ring in the New Year with something new-to-you!

Duration: 1/1 - 1/31/17
Rules: Read 2 books - one in each of the following genres

Genre Juice Flavors
1. PNR -or- UF ~
✔ Blood Hunter 1 - Break Out by Nina Croft (★★★)
2. NEW TO YOU ~ any genre you've yet to explore: rom-com
✔ The DeMarco Family 1 - I Got You, Babe by Jane Graves - 01.11.2017 (★★★★)

SOS USA Cover Hunt Challenge - January 2017
Happy 2017! January is Blood Donor Month

Duration: 1/1 - 1/31/17
Rules: Read 2 books with the following items found on their covers; Be sure to post your book covers.

ITEM #1: Fangs
✔ The Vampire From Hell 3 - A Vampire on Vacation by Ally Thomas - 01.10.2017 (★★★)
ITEM #2: Blood (drop, spatter, etc.)
✔ Raising Hell - A Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter Novella by John G. Hartness - 01.08.2017 (★★★★★)

Alicia, what did you decide to read?

Awesome - you're on!

I'll repost in 5 more books...now I need to find them....good thing there's one more holiday weekend!

Ooopsie....not enough coffee in me. My additions are added to the bottom.

1. Once Broken Faith by Seanan McGuire
2. Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh
3. One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
4. Blood of the Earth by Faith Hunter
5. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
6. Darkhouse by Karina Halle
7. Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
8. Warden by Montana Ash
9. Camp Alien by Gini Koch
10. Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop
11. Blaze by Suzanne Wright
12. Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti
13. Soul Finder by Jacinta Maree
14. A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
15. Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
16. Torn by Jennifer L. Armentrout
17. Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
18. Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews
19. The Curse of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones
20. Shadow Rites by Faith Hunter
21. Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep
22. Macrieve by Kresley Cole
23 The Beast by J R Ward
24, the Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
25. Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs
26. The Undoing by Shelly Laurenston
27. Dark Heir by Faith Hunter
28. Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
29. Assessing Survival by Viola Grace
30. Honour Bound by Helen Harper
31. Night Study by Maria V. Snyder
32. Curse on the Land by Faith Hunter
33. Feel the Burn by G.A. Aiken
34. Blackwing Dragon by T.S. Joyce
35. Dust and Light
36. Boundary Born by Melissa F. Olson
37. Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley
38. In Shining Armor by Elliott James
39. Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost
40. Mind Magic by Eileen Wilks
41. House Immortal by Devon Monk
42. The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
43. Blood Vow by J.R. Ward
44. Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole
45. The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier
46. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by J.L. Murray

44. Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole
45. The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier
46. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by J.L. Murray

It's like leaving the last slice of cake or the last half inch of milk in the container!

8. Job Related
Read 4 books featuring a character who has a job in any of the following categories:
☑ Medical: doctor, nurse, paramedic
Protection, Inc. 1- Bodyguard Bear by Zoe Chant - 01.24.2016 (★★★)
☑ School: teacher/professor or student
Untamed Hearts 1 - The Viper by Kele Moon - 02.15.2016 (★★★)
☑ For Hire: assassin, hunter, mercenary, nanny, any trade job (landscaper, etc)
Eno the Thracian 1 - Hero For Hire by C.B. Pratt - 01.23.2016 (★★★★)
☑ Law: lawyer, judge, paralegal
Shelby Nichols 1 - Carrots by Colleen Helme - 02.27.2016 (★★★★)


9. Color Coded
Read 4 books featuring any of the following colors
☑ Primary Colors: Red, Blue and Yellow
✔ Wolves of Angels Rest 4 - Warrior by Elsa Jade - 5.13.2016 (★★★★)
✔ Grey Wolves Rising 1 - Temptation by Emma Storm - 05.21.2016 (★★★)

☑ Secondary Colors: Purple, Orange or Green
✔ Granite Lake Wolves 4 - Wolf Tracks by Vivian Arend - 02.09.2016 (★★★)
✔ Heroes of Saturn 1 - Hero Revealed by Anna Alexander - 05.10.2016 (★★★)


10. iSpy
Read 4 books featuring any of the following items in the TITLE
☑ Time of Day: day
KGI 9 - When Day Breaks by Maya Banks - 03.24.2016 (★)
☑ Emotion/Feeling: peace
Vikings in Space 1 - A Viking's Peace by Zoe York - 01.25.2016 (★★)
☑ Five Senses: touch
Out of Uniform 7 - Feeling Hot by Elle Kennedy - 07.18.2016 (★★★★★)
☑ Weapon: staff
The Cloak and the Staff by Gordon R. Dickson - 12.26.2016 (★★★★)


11. Best of ...
Read 4 books from either/both of the following lists: SOS' Best of UF Series Listopia and/or SOS' Best of PNR Series Listopia (Both lists contain the first-in-series book only, however you may read any book within any series listed on either list)

12. Seasons of Love
☑ Read 4 books, 1 for each season
WINTER ~ Read 1 book in either category
❉ Blue cover or white cover
✔ World of the Lupi 2 - Mortal Danger by Eileen Wilks - 03.17.2016 (★★★★)
SPRING ~ Read 1 book in either category
❀ First book in a new-to-you series
✔ World of the Lupi 1 - Tempting Danger - 01.16.2016 (★★★★)
SUMMER ~ Read 1 book in either category
❂ ½ nekked dude/tte on the cover
✔ Wolves of Angels Rest 7 - Cry Wolf by Elsa Jade - 5.15.2016 (★★★★)
FALL ~ Read 1 book in either category
✣ Orange cover
✔ The Dark Light of Day 1 - The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier - 07.18.2016 (★★★★★)


13. Orderly
Read 2 series books one for each of the following:
- SIX: Read book #6 in a series
✔ Selected Sinners 6 - Money Shot by Scott Hildreth - 07.26.2016 (★★★★)
- TEEN: Read book #TEEN (13-19) in a series
✔ Always A Marine 15 - Marine in the Wind by Heather Long - 08.10.2016 (★★★)


14. Double Decker
Draw 8 cards from two randomly shuffled card decks. Enter 8 cards from 2 decks, select all suits, number cards only, no jokers. Read 1 series book for each card drawn: # = # of the book within a series; Hearts and Diamonds = PNR; Spades and Clubs = UF.
EXAMPLE: Ace Spades = Book #1 in a UF series, Eight of Hearts = Book #8 in a PNR series, etc.
1. Furever Shifters 1 - Furever Mine by Iris Balfour - 04.12.2016 (★★★)
2. Mating Heat 3 - Mating Brand by Laurann Dohner - 04.16.2016 (★★★★)
3. Summersville Secrets 1 - Annabelle Lee by N.J. Walters - 04.21.2016 (★★)
4. Young Adult Alien Huntress 2 - Blacklisted by Gena Showalter- 05.07.2016 (★★★)
5. Wolves of Angels Rest 1 - Hero by Elsa Jade - 05.08.2016 (★★★★)
6. Wolves of Angels Rest - Joker by Elsa Jade - 05.09.2016 (★★★)
7. NOLA Zombie 0.5 - SHTF by Gillian Zane - 05.12.2016 (★★★★)
8. Wolves of Angels Rest 6 - Ghost Wolf by Elsa Jade - 5.13.2016 (★★★★)


15. Bad Boys and Bad-Ass Girls
Flip a coin
- Heads: Read 4 books featuring a bad-ass heroine
1. NOLA Zombie 1 - Run by Gillian Zane - 01.03.2016 (★★★★)
2. NOLA Zombie 2 - Fight by Gillian Zane - 01.04.2016 (★★★★)
3. NOLA Zombie 3 - Live by Gillian Zane 01.05.2016 (★★★★)
4. Young Adult Alien Huntress 1 - Red Handed by Gena Showalter - 04.20.2016 (★★★)


16. Year of the Monkey
Read 1 book with title, author's first or last name, or series beginning with each the following letters:
M - Westhavens 2 - Major Westhaven's Unwilling Ward by Emily Bascom - 01.26.2016 (★★★)
O - Unbroken 2 - Overheard by Maya Banks - 01.24.2016 (★★★)
N - Cassie Pengear 1 - Killing at the Carnival: A steampunk traditional cozy mystery by L.A. Nisula - 01.24.2016 (★★★)
K - MacAllister/Brotherhood of the Sword 6 - Return of the Warrior by Kinley MacGregor - 02.06.2016 (★★★★)
E - World of Lupi 1.5 - Originally Human by Eileen Wilks - 02.06.2016 (★★★★)
Y - Pantheon Obsolescent 2 - Year 51 by Geoff Bluske - 03.31.2016 (★★★)


---AND---
Read 2 books that fit any of the following:
✔ Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8 (series number)
Finn McCoy 1 - Homecoming by Scott Langrel - 01.28.2016 (★★★★)
✔ Lucky Colors: white, gold, blue (cover color)
Viking 1 - Season of the Sun by Catherine Coulter - 01.20.2016 (★★★)

SOS - 16 in 2016
Take a bite out of your TBR stacks


Duration: 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016
SEMI Glutton= 14 out of 16 categories !! (Missing 5 & 11)

Goal: Choose your Level and Read a book for each category as listed. No duplicates - each category must have a unique read, even if one or more books will fit multiple categories. All formats allowed - audio, PB, HC, eBook. Full re-reads are allowed. Anthologies are allowed only if all stories are read.

1. Serious Series Addiction
Read 20 books from 16 different series
1. Immortal Games 1 - Betrayal by Elisa Adams - 02.20.2016 (★★)
2. Dark/Carpathians 11 - Dark Descent
3. MacKinloch Clan 1 - Claimed by the Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham - 02.28.2016 (★★★★)
4. Brothers Sinister 1 - The Duchess War by Courtney Milan - 03.02.2016 (★★★)
5. Brotherhood of the Sword/MacAllister 7 - The Warrior by Kinley MacGregor -03.06.2016 (★★)
6. Atlanta Heroes 1 - Because of a Boy by Anna DeStefano - 03.08.2016 (★)
7. MacEgan Brothers 6.6 - Lionheart's Bride by Michelle Willingham - 03.25.2016 (★★★)
8. Asteroid 6969 1 - Tiger Gold by Samantha Winston - 03.25.2016 (★★★)
9. Cyborg Sizzle 1 - Releasing Rage by Cynthia Sax - 03.27.2016 (★★★★)
10. The Runner 2 - The Diver by W.J. Davies - 03.26.2016 (★★★★)
11. Westlake Enterprises 2 - Storming His Heart by Marie Harte - 03.28.2016 - 03.28.2016 (★★★)
12. Wife, Inc. 3 - Taming The Beast by Amy J. Fetzer - 04.07.2016 (★★)
13. Araneae Nation 2 - A Feast of Souls by Hailey Edwards - 04.10.2016 (★★★★★)
14. Aftermath Zombie Series 1 - Aftermath: Found by Richard Schwarz -04.28.2016 (★★)
15. Aftermath Zombie Series 2 - Aftermath: Wanderer by Richard Schwarz- 04.28.2016 (★★)
16. Elements of the Undead 2 - Air by William Esmont - 04.30.2016 (★★★★)
17. Not Quite 1 - Vidalia by Julia Mills - 05.08.2016 (★★★)
18. Not Quite 2 - Phoebe by Julia Mills - 05.08.2016 (★★★)
19. Not Quite 3 - Zoey by Julia Mills - 05.11.2016 (★★)
20. Not Quite 4 - Jax by Julia Mills - 05.11.2016 (★★)


2. How I ❤ Thee
☑ Read 4 books by your favorite author, from your favorite series, in your favorite genre and/or featuring your favorite supernatural being
1. ✔ Broken World 1 - Broken World - 01.23.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Broken World 2 - Shattered World - 01.25.2016 (★★★★)
3. ✔ Broken World 3 - Mad World by Kate L. Mary - 03.14.2016 (★★★★)
4. ✔ Broken World 4 - Lost World - 03.17.2016 (★★★)


3. Supe of the Day
Read 16 books / 2 for each supernatural being
☑ Magically-inclined: any magic user, witch, wizard, mage, druid, sorcerer
1. ✔ Storm Lords 1 - The Fire Within by Marie Harte - 01.17.2016 (★★)
2. ✔ Immortal Council 5 - Skin and Moon by Courtney Breazile - 02.27.2016 (★★★)

☑ Shifter: wolf, feline, bear, dragon, gargoyle or other
1. ✔ Wolves of Angels Rest 3 - Rogue by Elsa Jade - 05.09.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Wolves of Angels Rest 5 - Lost Wolf by Elsa Jade - 5.13.2016 (★★★)

☑ Vampire: full vamp, ½ vamp or dhampir
1. ✔ Dark/Carpathians 10 - Dark Symphony - 02.22.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Immortal Games 2 - Wicked by Elisa Adams - 02.20.2016 (★)

☑ Fae: any type, light/dark, seelie/unseelie, ½ human or Changeling
1. ✔ Faery Dust 1 - Faery Dust by Mina Carter - 05.30.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Shifters by Jane Toombs - 12.23.2016 (★★★)

☑ Angel: angel, ½ human or Nephilim, Seraphim
1. ✔ Day of Sacrifice 5 - Dissent by S.W. Benefiel - 03.25.2016 (★★★)
2. ✔ Day of Sacrifice 6 - Unfavorable: The Final Sacrifice by S.W. Benefiel - 03.26.2016 (★★)

☑ Demon: full demon, ½ human or Cambion
1. ✔ Immortals After Dark 13 - Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole - 03.22.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Immortals After Dark 16 - Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole - 05.06.2016 (★★★★★)

☑ Human with Abilities: psychic, telekinetic, empath, etc.
1. ✔ Psy-Changeling 13 - Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh - 01.09.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Psy-Changeling 14 - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh - 02.14.2016 (★★★★)

☑ Other: elemental, phoenix, unicorn, immortal, god/goddess, etc.
1. ✔ The Dark Queens 1 - The Sea Queen by Jovee Winters - 02.07.2016 (★★★★★)
2. ✔ Berserker Mates 2 - Beauty and Her Beasts by Alexandra O'Hurley - 02.23.2016 (★★)


4. Genre Relations
☑ Read 4 books within one or all of the following genres: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi Romance, and/or Fantasy
1. ✔ Alien Huntress 03 - Savor Me Slowly 01.01.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Alien Huntress 04 - Seduce the Darkness 01.02.2016 (★★★)
3. ✔ Alien Huntress 05 - Ecstasy in Darkness02.16.2016 (★★★)
4. ✔ Alien Huntress 06 - Dark Taste of Rapture - 03.13.2016 (★★★★★)


5. Fiction2Film
Read 2 books (stand alone or series) that have been or will be made into a TV series or a movie
1. Beauty by Robin McKinley - 12.26.2016 (★★★★)
2.

6. Happy Birthday!
Read 4 books published in 2016
1. ✔ The 47th Lancers 5 - Redemption's Requiem by Jolie Mason - 04.24.2016 (★★★)
2. ✔ Masters of the Flame 1 - Dragon Fever by Elsa Jade - 06.04.2016 (★★★★)
3. ✔ Masters of the Flame 2 - Dragon Fate by Elsa Jade - 06.04.2016 (★★★★)
4. ✔ Masters of the Flame 3 - Dragon Fall by Elsa Jade - 06.04.2016 (★★★★)


7. Climbing Mt. TBR
Read 8 books: 4 books you added to your TBR list in 2015; 2 books added in 2014; 1 book added in 2013 and 1 book added prior to 2013
1. ✔ (2015) - Penryn & the End of Days 2 - World After by Susan Ee - 01.12.2016 (★★★★)
2. ✔ (2015) - Penryn & the End of Days 3 - End of Days by Susan Ee - 01.13.2016 (★★★★)
3. ✔ (2015) - Breeds 29 - Rule Breaker by Lora Leigh - 03.05.2016 (★)
4. (2015) - World of the Lupi 12 - Unbinding
5. ✔ (2014) - Silent Warrior 1 - Collateral Damage by J.L. Saint - 03.12.2016 (★★★★)
6. ✔ (2014) - Elements of the Undead 1 - Fire by William Esmont - 04.30.2016 (★★★)
7. ✔ (2013) - Grace 1 - Grace Lost by M. Lauryl Lewis - 02.16.2016 (★★)
8. ✔ (<2013) - Forgotten Realms - Primal Instincts by Raven Willow-Wood - 03.05.2016 (★)

SOS I Spy 4 ~ Mix & Match Challenge


Duration: 07.22.2016 - 12.26.2016
Books Read: 20/20

Rules: Pick a book for each category listed ~ please note where you spied it either the book's title, series or cover. Re-reads are not allowed. All formats are allowed. You may add as you read or list your books now.

Find the following in the book's TITLE, SERIES NAME or on the COVER: (you choose!) ~ words after : are suggestions


1: Weapon: knife, sword, gun
✔ SWAT 1 - Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler - 12.08.2016 (★★★★)

2: Heavenly Body: sun, moon, star, planet, asteroid, comet
✔ Winter Valley Wolves 5 - Ergan by V. Vaughn - 08.09.2016 (★★★)

3: Sign of Love: heart, kiss, soul-mate, wedding/bride/groom, mythology (Eros, Aphrodite, Cupid)
✔ Love Lies Waiting by Stephanie Bennett - 08.01.2016 (★★★)

4: Paranormal Being: angel, vampire, dragon, wolf
✔ Dark/Carpathians 11 - Dark Descent by Christine Feehan - 07.28.2016 (★★★)

5: Occupation/Skill: assassin, guardian, hunter, tracker, investigator, slayer
✔ The Hired Hand by Melissa Schroeder - 07.24.2016 (★★)

6: Tattoo: anywhere on body, "Tattoo Shop Mystery" series, The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo
✔ The Devil's Own 2 - Hellraiser by Amo Jones - 07.23.2016 (★★★★)

7: Colors: red, blue, purple, shades (light/dark), crimson, silver, gold, "Black London" series, Red Glove
✔ Karter by Scott Hildreth - 08.02.2016 (★★★)

8: Name: Rachel Morgan, Meredith Gentry, Dresden
✔ Selected Sinners MC 3 - Otis by Scott Hildreth - 07.29.2016 (★★★★)

9: Time of Day: mid/night, day, dawn, dusk, twilight
✔ Every Dreaming Moment by Abram Gitspof - 12.05.2016 (★★★★)

10: Product of Fire: smoke, fire, steam, flames, light, ash, blaze
✔ Selected Sinners 6 - Money Shot by Scott Hildreth - 07.26.2016 (★★★★)

11: Emotion/Feeling: love, hate, pride, passion, desire, fear, envy
✔ When Sparks Fly: Love and Rockets by Charlene Teglia - 07.27.2016 (★★★)

12: 4 Elements: fire, earth, air/wind, water
✔ Always A Marine 15 - Marine in the Wind by Heather Long - 08.10.2016 (★★★)

13: Architecture: castle, house, tower, bridge, gate
✔ Between Life and Death 1 - The In-Betweener by Ann Christy - 12.04.2016 (★★★★★)

14: Places: underground, world, heaven, hell, Chicagoland, Downside, London, NYC
✔ The Gods of Egypt 3 - Dancer of the Nile by Veronica Scott - 10.15.2016 (★★★)

15: 5 Senses: sight, sound, touch, scent, taste
✔ The Scent of Hope by Ryan C. Thomas - 12.05.2016 (★★★★)

16: Number: one, two, three, first, second, third, once, twice
✔ The Devil's Own 1 - One Hundred & Thirty-Six Scars by Amo Jones - 07.22.2016 (★★★★)

17: Royalty: queen, king, knight, prince, princess
✔ Beauty by Robin McKinley - 12.26.2016 (★★★★)

18: Things that Grow: flower, rose, orchid, garden, forest, thorn
✔ Into the Tall Grass by Josh Hilden - 11.03.2016 (★★★★)

19: Animal/Insect: wolf, bird, cat, dog, butterfly
✔ Children Of Fiends by C. Chase Harwood - 10.03.2016 (★★★)

20: Body of Water: sea, ocean, river, lake, bayou
✔ Winter Is Passing by C. Chase Harwood - 09.26.2016 (★★★)

I'm a robot, which is eeriley accurate!

Thanks for all the freebies today, Kel! I picked up book 5 in the Arisen series.

Kel (Bookworm) wrote: "Question for you guys? Do you want me to add all the books I find or just the romance/erotic/paranormal stuff?"

Hi Kel,

I like it when you post whatever you find and enjoy. It allows me to expand my horizons, as my mom would say!

SOS Genre Juice Mini-Challenge April 2016

Duration: 1/4- 30/4/16

1. PNR -or- UF
✔ Bear Cruise: A BBW Shifter Vacation Romance by Ginger Blake - 04.11.2016 (★★★)
2. Horror or Dystopian
✔ The Variant Effect - The Variant Effect by G. Wells Taylor - 04.18.2016 (★★★★)