Steph’s Comments (group member since May 22, 2010)

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

Victoria wrote: "Of course, just at the very end, things finally got interesting, but it felt a bit too late."

It's so frustrating when they do that; it sometimes pulls me to read the next book when I wasn't planning on it. And, more times than not, I wish I hadn't. 😝

Hey y'all! We currently have several MIA players scattered throughout different teams. Those teams missing a player were randomized to determine which would potentially receive a standby player and which would continue on as a two-player team. As of now, T3 is a two-player team.

If the missing player for any team shows up, depending on whether or not their team has been assigned a standby player, they may return to their team or go onto the standby player list.

Determining factors
> If a missing player checks in and no standby player has filled their place, they may continue on with the team they were assigned
> Conversely, if they check in and their team now has a standby player, the previously MIA player will be offered a spot on the standby list or fill an existing vacancy

Additionally, should any two-player team lose another player, the mods will smoosh the remaining player onto an existing 3-person team or fill an existing vacancy, at our discretion, for the remainder of the game.

Hi ladies! We currently have several MIA players scattered throughout different teams. Since we only have 2 players on standby, the teams missing a player were randomized to determine which would potentially receive a standby player and which would become a two-player team.

Going forward, y'all will be a two-player team. If Lis checks in or if another player signs up to be a standby player, they will be assigned to your team. If one of you need to drop out from the game before it's completed, the mods will smoosh you onto an existing 3-person team, at our discretion, for the remainder of the game.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Have y'all settled on a captain or team name?

Hi ladies. I will be messaging our standby players for one of them to jump into the spot left vacant by Princesspint. If she should find her way back to your team after a standby player has been added, she will be offered the option of becoming a standby player instead.

Hi ladies. I will be messaging our standby players for one of them to jump into the spot left vacant by Tori. If she should find her way back to your team after a standby player has been added, she will be offered the option of becoming a standby player or put into an existing vacancy instead.

Hi Brieanna! GR changed their notification methods. You'll no longer receive emails. You need to check the notification bell icon in the top right side of the GR page for any notifications. Be sure to check the "notify me when people comment" box on this -and all other BSB threads- thread, so you'll get those notifications throughout the game.

Victoria wrote: "Thanks for letting me know, Louise! I've changed it in the overview 😊

For some unknown reason, I decided I wanted to go on a first-2-books-of-another-series sidetrack before I started my books for..."

Enjoy your time off! Book 2 was my favorite of the series. Happy Reading!

Louise wrote: "Really enjoying my reads and should have both my books done before the next call although I have changed my FS to as I hadn’t read it yet"

My husband and I listen to those audiobooks (Aaronovitch) and enjoy them. Hope you like it, too.

Heart of the Damned by Lisa Edmonds
Series: Alice Worth #9
Qualifier: On SOS Bookshelf
Shelf N/A: Free Space
Read: 6 Nov
Rating: ★★★★★

My Review:

“FAFO?”
“Fuck around and find out.”

Heart of the Damned starts off at Nan and Daniel's wedding. From there, things move quickly. The pack is served indictments issued by the Vampire Court/Charles for aiding Valas and demanding the return of their "property". The pack will never turn Matthias over to Charles; he's pack now. Meanwhile, Alice is hired to clear the name of a man accused of killing a woman. He did it, but he didn't do it. Possession? Alice and Malcolm, with Matthias tagging along, work with the pair to determine exact what happened, then set out to find who's responsible and a way to clear his name. To top it all off, Alice has agreed to have dinner with her grandfather, the one person in the world she despises above all else.

(view spoiler)[ I have to admit, I was scratching my head a bit when Alice didn't question her client's call for help. It felt pretty obvious there was more going on there with flashing TRAP lights. She was smart enough to bring backup, but then sends said help away before walking into the bathroom with a guy who's been used by a necromancer? It wasn't bothersome enough for me to remove any stars in my rating, but definitely a head-scratching moment, very un-Alice-like. (hide spoiler)]

Alice Worth is a must read read! Seriously, pick it up and read it, you won't be sorry. The character and world development is wonderful. The characters are those you cannot help but fall in love with, cheer and sneer with and miss once each book has ended. I'm anxious for more of Matthias; what a great addition to the pack. Thankfully, there's more to come, including a new spin-off featuring Carly Reese, High Priestess of the Emerald Star coven.

Favorite quotes:
“I’m lucky I’ve got reflexes like a coked-up cat or you’d be trying to reach me with a Ouija board.”
Malcolm is, as always, an absolute riot!

If second-guessing myself were an Olympic sport, I’d have a dozen gold medals hanging around my neck.
Oh, Alice, you're not alone there, girl!

😏 I hear ya. I think it came down to me just not being in the mood for that kinda book. Otherwise, I’d likely have enjoyed it more.

I’m thoroughly enjoying my FS read 😊 Hope y’all are liking your reads.

Witch With A Badge by T.R. Cameron (Amz lists Martha Carr & Michael Anderle too)
Series: Witch Warrior #1
Qualifier: GR Dragons Shelf (shelved by 6 people)
Shelf #1: D - "Drizzle" or dragon(s)
Read: 3 Nov
Rating: ★★★☆☆

My Review:
Witch with a Badge tells the story of Cait Keane who has recently transferred to the Marshals. Right from the start there's a lot happening. She's immediately pulled into the field with her new team. It kinda works to her benefit b/c while in the field, she uses her magic in a way to saves a team member. While on her last job she kept her magic secret, so the acceptance of her and her magic is a nice change.

There were many things about this intro I liked, but sadly, it wasn't at all what I was in the mood to read. I'd chosen it for a challenge, so I stuck with it. At any other time, I would've stopped reading and possibly returned to it when I was in the mood for dry UF. Some of the magic was very impressive, especially portaling, which I would LOVE to have at-hand. Some things, like the addition of her dragon sidekick, while adorable and another would-LOVE-to-have, didn't get much explanation.

I'm not sure if I'll return to the series or not, but with the series being available on KU I might.

Victoria wrote: "Woohoo! And so the team has been dubbed The Coven of Critics 😁
I repurposed one of my previous posts to have the team/book overview so we don't need to scroll down too much.

Enjoy the party today ..."

Thanks, it was a nice visit. I have the most fun with my lil great nieces (2) and nephews (2). And, we got to meet our newest great niece; she was born 1 Oct.

Thanks for being captain! Holler if you have any questions about stamping the card, process, anything.

Louise wrote: "Thank you Steph for the nudge. I’ve had a hectic couple of weeks.Victoria happy for you to Captai

My OH says I’m a witch in disguise so it would have to be
•The Coven of Critics for me.

A little ..."

Congrats on your best costume win!

Love the team name!

Sandra wrote: "The dragon book is definitely UF rather than PNR, if that makes a difference. I usually sway a bit romance, but I'm about to start #3 and I don't remember any romance in it. But its been a little w..."

Very much UF. I kept waiting for a romantic moment, nada. I liked the writing, characters, etc but it wasn't what I was in the mood for and that has me wanting to rate it lower. But, I likely won't since it was a well-written UF. I'll get my review up this week.

👍🏼😊

Happy reading!

👍🏼😊 WTG!

Love your team name! 😊

Great name, y'all 😊

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