Jenn’s Comments (group member since Jul 12, 2013)

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Brenda wrote: "Wow Jennifer, that's an impressive cover!! You're linked :)"

Thanks Brenda :)

Summer Challenge 2020/2021
Duration: 1/12/20 - 28/2/2021
Level: Hard
14/14

Favourite book:
M -Author - The Halloween Spell by Morgana Best AA 3 stars
A - Author - Eggnog Trifle Trouble by Addison Moore 4 stars
G - Author - Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars
I - Title - Into the Fire by Jeaniene Frost 5 stars
C - Title - Clariel by Garth Nix AA 5 stars
I - Author - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione 4 stars
A - Author - Magic Misled by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
N - Author - Stone Country by Nicole Alexander AA 4 stars


On the cover:

C - Title - The CEO by Victoria Purman AA 4 stars
A - Author - What Love Sounds Like by Alissa Callen AA 4 stars
S - Title - Something in the Wine by Tricia Stringer AA 4 stars
T - Author - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5 stars
L - Title - Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward 4 stars
E - Author - Eve Silver - Sins of the Flesh 4 stars

Brenda wrote: "Wow! Great job Jennifer!"

Thanks I had a lot of spare time this month :)

Finished :)

October Challenge - A Breath of Fresh Air!
Duration: 1/10/20 - 31/10/20
Level: Hard (Tasks & Spell-It-Out)
Progress: 22/22 AA: 10/10 (Min 3 AA)

Tasks

#1. October is the 10th month - read a book which is #10 in a series.
Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels Series) 5 stars

#2. Read a book where you can spell the word TEN in the title.
The Long Road Home by Fiona McCallum AA 5 stars

#3. Read a book where the title or author (first or last name) starts with "O"
Owned by the Hitman by Alexis Abbott 4 stars

#4. October has both LIBRA (22/9-22/10) and SCORPIO (23/10-21/11) star signs. Read a book which spells either LIBRA or SCORPIO in the title. OR read a book where both the author's initials fit into either star sign.
LIBRA The Vampire Armand by Anne Rice 5 stars

#5. Read a book of your choice.
Blue Dragon by Kylie ChanAA 5 stars

Spell It Out!
P - Poison Apple Crisp by Addison Moore 5 stars
H - The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
R - Raymond E. Feist - Talon Of The Silver Hawk 5 stars
Y - A Yorkshire Christmas by Kate Hewitt 4 stars
N - Never Go Back by Robert Goddard 5 stars
N - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 3.5 stars
E - Elsa Goody, Bushranger by Darry FraserAA 4 stars
' - The Skeleton Key by Tara Moss AA 4 stars
S - The Spider Goddess by Tara Moss AA 5 stars

B - The Blood Countess by Tara Moss AA 5 stars
I - Ilona Andrews - Small Magics 4 stars
R - Red Phoenix by Kylie Chan AA
T - The Cobra Queen by Tara Moss AA 4 stars
H - Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
D -When Shadows Fall by Kaye Dobbie AA 4 stars
A - Anne Rice - Blood Canticle 5 stars
Y - Yasmine Galenorn - Changeling5 stars

November Challenge - The race that stops the nation
Duration: 1/11/20 - 30/11/20
Level: First Place
10/10 (min 3AA)

2019 Vow and Declare Demon Child by Kylie ChanAA 5 stars
2018 Cross Counter Small Shen by Kylie ChanAA 4.5 sttars
2017 Rekindling Leopard's Rage by Christine Feehan 5 stars
2016 Almandin Spooky Spice Cake Curse by Addison Moore 4 stars
2015 Prince of Penzance Leopard's Wrath by Christine Feehan 5 stars
2014 Protectionist ExSpelled by Morgana Best AA 3 stars
2013 Fiorente King of Foxes by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars
2012 Green Moon Exile's Return by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars
2011 Dunaden Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn 5 stars
2010 Americain Pecan Pie Predicament by Addison Moore 4 stars

Covid - We have Wanderlust!
Duration: 1/10/20 - 31/3/21
Level: Hard
28/28 AA 14/15

C - Kylie Chan - Heaven to Wudang AA 5 stars
O - Oklahoma Starshine by Maggie Shayne 5 stars
C - Kylie Chan - Hell to Heaven AA 5 Stars
K - Kylie Chan - Black Scales White Fur AA 4 stars
A - Anne Rice - Blood Canticle 4 stars
I - Into the Fire by Jeaniene Frost 5 stars
G - Gathering Dark by Candice Fox AA 5 stars
N - Never Go Back by Robert Goddard 4 stars
E - Elsa Goody, Bushranger by Darry Fraser AA 4 stars


R - Red Phoenix by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars
E - Earth to Hell by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars
S - Small Shen by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars
F -Raymond E. Feist - Talon of the Silver Hawk 5 stars
E - ExSpelled by Morgana Best AA 3 stars
B - Blue Dragon by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars
E - Eve Silver - Sins of the Flesh 4 stars
R - Anne Rice - The Vampire Armand 4 stars

C - Kylie Chan - Black Jade AA 5 stars
O - Oklahoma Moonshine by Maggie Shayne 4 stars
D - Dark Serpent by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars
D - Demon Child by Kylie Chan AA 5 stars
I - Larissa Ione - Pleasure Unbound 4 stars
W - When Shadows Fall by Kaye Dobbie AA 4 stars
O - Oklahoma Christmas Blues by Maggie Shayne 4 stars
M - Magic Misled by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
P - Pecan Pie Predicament by Addison Moore 4 stars
L - Leopard's Wrath by Christine Feehan 5 stars
E - Exile's Return by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jennifer!!"

Thank You :)

Finished my Challenge :)
September Challenge- It's a party
1st September - 30th September 2020
Level: Hard 16/16
AA: 4/4

Part 1: Tasks
1. Choose a venue. Read a book with a place in the title. (Can be a name or a place such as beach or house.)
Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 5 stars

2. Select a theme for your party. Now read a book which relates to that theme in some way.
Costume Party - Leopard's Run by Christine Feehan 5 stars

3. Invite your guests. Choose a book one of your GR friends has really enjoyed.
Wylde by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

4. PARTY! Read a book you have been looking forward to.
Sucker Punch by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

Spell it Out

C - Desolation Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars
E - Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars
L - Fool Me Once by Karly Lane AA 4 stars
E - Real by Katy Evans 4 stars
B - Dominik by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars
R - The Road to Ironbark by Kaye Dobbie AA 5 stars
A - When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard AA 4 stars
T - Texas Outlaw by James Patterson 5 stars
I - Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
O - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 4 stars
N - Abhorsen by Garth Nix AA 5 stars
S - Serpentine by Laurell K. Hamilton 4 stars

October Challenge - A Breath of Fresh Air!
Duration: 1/10/20 - 31/10/20
Level: Hard (Tasks & Spell-It-Out)
Progress: 22/22 AA: 10/10 (Min 3 AA)

Tasks

#1. October is the 10th month - read a book which is #10 in a series.
Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels Series) 5 stars

#2. Read a book where you can spell the word TEN in the title.
The Long Road Home by Fiona McCallum AA 5 stars

#3. Read a book where the title or author (first or last name) starts with "O"
Owned by the Hitman by Alexis Abbott 4 stars

#4. October has both LIBRA (22/9-22/10) and SCORPIO (23/10-21/11) star signs. Read a book which spells either LIBRA or SCORPIO in the title. OR read a book where both the author's initials fit into either star sign.
LIBRA The Vampire Armand by Anne Rice 5 stars

#5. Read a book of your choice.
Blue Dragon by Kylie ChanAA 5 stars

Spell It Out!
P - Poison Apple Crisp by Addison Moore 5 stars
H - The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
R - Raymond E. Feist - Talon Of The Silver Hawk 5 stars
Y - A Yorkshire Christmas by Kate Hewitt 4 stars
N - Never Go Back by Robert Goddard 5 stars
N - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 3.5 stars
E - Elsa Goody, Bushranger by Darry FraserAA 4 stars
' - The Skeleton Key by Tara Moss AA 4 stars
S - The Spider Goddess by Tara Moss AA 5 stars

B - The Blood Countess by Tara Moss AA 5 stars
I - Ilona Andrews - Small Magics 4 stars
R - Red Phoenix by Kylie Chan AA
T - The Cobra Queen by Tara Moss AA 4 stars
H - Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
D -When Shadows Fall by Kaye Dobbie AA 4 stars
A - Anne Rice - Blood Canticle 5 stars
Y - Yasmine Galenorn - Changeling5 stars

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jennifer!!"
Thanks Brenda :)

Brenda wrote: "Great job Jennifer!"
Thanks Brenda :)

Finished this challenge :)


Spell-it-Out 6 monthly Challenge
Level: Hard
32/32
AA 12/12


N - Night Stalker by B.R. Kingsolver 4 stars
O - Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost 4.5 stars
N - New York Cheesecake Chaos by Addison Moore 4 stars
- (Book of my choice) Caged Lightning by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars
E - Emma Alisyn - Alphonso's Baby 4 stars
S - Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
S - Something to Talk About by Rachael Johns AA 4 stars
E - Emma Alisyn - Norelle's Bear 4 stars
N - Garth Nix - Lirael AA 5 stars
T - Twiceborn by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars
I - Ice Cold Heart by P.J. Tracy 5 stars
A - Ilona Andrews - Iron and Magic 5 stars
L - Lone Star Defender by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars

T - The Twiceborn Queen by Marina Finlayson AA 4 stars
O - Out of the Shadows by Bethany Shaw 4 stars
I - Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman AA 5 stars
L - Long Way Home by Nicola Marsh AA 5 stars
E - The Ex Who Wouldn't Die by Sally Berneathy 4 stars
T - Trent Dalton - Boy Swallows Universe AA 3.5 stars

P - Diana Palmer - Lionhearted 4 stars
A - Keri Arthur - Blackbird Rising AA 5 stars
P - Diana Palmer - Unleashed3.5 stars
E - Eddie Cleveland - The Beauty's Beast 4 stars
R - Rise of a Merchant Prince by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars

H - Hidden Goddess by Marina Finlayson AA 5 stars
O- The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson 2.5 stars
A - Addison Moore - Felines and Fatalities 4 stars
R - Red Velvet Vengeance by Addison Moore 4 stars
D - Deadly Vows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
I - Ilona Andrews - Magic Binds 5 stars
N - Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 3.5 stars
G - The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead 5 stars

finished :)

August 2020 Challenge - Let's Travel!
Level: Hard
15/15 (min 3 AA)
7/7 AA

TASKS

#1. Geographical Setting: Read a book set in a different country to your own
Wild Cat by Christine Feehan (America) 4 stars

#2. Travel to a Different Genre: Read a book from a genre you haven't explored before/for a long time.
Hear the Train Blow by Patsy Adam-Smith AA (Autobiography) 3 stars

#3. Cover Hunt: Read a book with a mode of transport on the cover (not legs or feet)
The Stockman's Secret by Mandy Magro AA (Horse) 4 stars

#4. Title: Read a book with a PLACE NAME in the title
Wyoming Winter by Diana Palmer 4 stars

#5. Author: Read a book by an author who lives in a country other than your own
Leopard's Blood by Christine Feehan (America) 5 stars




SPELL-IT-OUT

P - Peach Cobbler Confessions by Addison Moore 4 stars
I - The Inn by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA 4 stars
L - Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan 5 stars
G - Garth Nix - Lirael AA 5 stars
R - Rachael Johns - Something to Talk About AA 4 stars
I - Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews 5 stars
M - Mandy Magro - Country at Heart AA 4 stars
A - Addison Moore - A Killer Tail 4 stars
G - Garry Disher - Hell to Pay AA 5 stars
E - David Eddings - The Diamond Throne 4.5 stars

Phrynne wrote: "🎈🎈🎈Welcome to the challenge Jennifer. You are linked🎈🎈🎈"

Thanks Phrynne

I'm in :)
September Challenge- It's a party
1st September - 30th September 2020
Level: Hard 16/16
AA: 4/4

Part 1: Tasks
1. Choose a venue. Read a book with a place in the title. (Can be a name or a place such as beach or house.)
Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 5 stars

2. Select a theme for your party. Now read a book which relates to that theme in some way.
Costume Party - Leopard's Run by Christine Feehan 5 stars

3. Invite your guests. Choose a book one of your GR friends has really enjoyed.
Wylde by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

4. PARTY! Read a book you have been looking forward to.
Sucker Punch by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars

Spell it Out

C - Desolation Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars
E - Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars
L - Fool Me Once by Karly Lane AA 4 stars
E - Real by Katy Evans 4 stars
B - Dominik by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars
R - The Road to Ironbark by Kaye Dobbie AA 5 stars
A - When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard AA 4 stars
T - Texas Outlaw by James Patterson 5 stars
I - Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
O - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 4 stars
N - Abhorsen by Garth Nix AA 5 stars
S - Serpentine by Laurell K. Hamilton 4 stars

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Hi Brenda. Would it be ok to use this cover for Breeze?

"

Yes definitely Jennifer, her dress is blowing in the breeze :)"


Thanks :)

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Hi Brenda. Would it be ok to use this cover for Breeze?

"

Yes definitely Jennifer, her dress is blowing in the breeze :)"


Thanks :)

Hi Brenda. Would it be ok to use this cover for Breeze?

I'm in.
Spring Challenge
Duration: 1st Sept - 30th Nov 2020
Level: Hard
20/20

1. Allergies - Title - Leopard's Run by Christine Feehan 5 stars
2. Blooms - Author -ExSpelled by Morgana BestAA 3.5 Stars
3. Breeze - Cover - When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard AA 5 stars
4. Bulbs - Author - Dominik by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars
5. Butterflies - Title - Leopard's Rage by Christine Feehan 5 stars
6. Daffodils - Author - Elsa Goody, Bushranger by Darry Fraser AA 4 stars
7. Green Grass - Cover - Fool Me Once by Karly Lane AA 4 stars
8. Melbourne Cup - itle - Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop5 stars
9. Spring Flowers - Title - Leopard's Wrath by Christine Feehan 5 stars
10. Puddles - Author - Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 5 stars
11. Rabbit - Title - Blackbird Broken by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
12. Rain - Abhorsen by Garth Nix AA 5 Stars
13. Rainbow - Title - Written in Red by Anne Bishop 5 stars
14. Raincoat - Title - Texas Outlaw by James Patterson 4 stars
15. Springtime - Title - Sucker Punch by Laurell K. Hamilton 5 stars
16. Spring Break - Author - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 4 stars
17. Spring Showers - Title - Wyoming Heart by Diana Palmer 5 stars
18. Sunshine - Cover - The Long Road Home by Fiona McCallum AA 5 stars
19. Umbrella - Title - Exile's Return by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars
20. Worms - Title - Wylde by Sawyer Bennett 5 stars

Here is my completed challenge I went on holidays and forgot to post it :)

Winter Challenge
Duration: 1/6/20 - 31/8/20
Level:Hard
12/12 (min 3AA's)

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Miss Spelled by Morgana Best AA 4 stars

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Sit for a Spell by Morgana Best AA 4 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Dizzy Spells by Morgana Best AA 4 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Battle Born by Amie Kaufman AA 5 stars

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Rise of a Merchant Prince by Raymond E. Feist 5 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Shadow Hunter by B.R. Kingsolver 4 stars

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Shadow Flight by Christine Feehan 5 stars

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
An Awful Cat-titude by Addison Moore 4 stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Deadly Vows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Ice Cold Heart by P.J. Tracy 5 stars