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

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Quarterly Update...

This is what I have read so far 15/36


Contemporary
The Sunburnt Country by Fiona Palmer 4 stars
The Country Girl by Cathryn Hein 4 stars


Historical Fiction
Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows 5 stars
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris 5 stars
Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper3.5 stars

Crime
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox 5 stars


Mystery
A Devious Mind by Brigid George 4 stars

Romance
Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro 4 stars
Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro 4 stars
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane 4.5 stars


Young Adult
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 4.5 stars


Award Winner/Nominee List of Awards
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Aurealis Award 2016 5 stars
Cursed by Keri Arthur 5 stars Australian Romance Readers Award 2018


Paranormal
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur 5 stars


Romantic Suspense
A Country Mile by Mandy Magro 4 stars

Quarterly update...
So Far I have read 19/26
Aussie Authors 8/11

A - Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars

C - Cursed by Keri Arthur AA 5 Stars

D - Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

E - Emmett by Diana Palmer

F - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling 3.5 stars

H - Heat Wave by Richard Castle 4 stars

J - Justin by Diana Palmer 4 stars

K - Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

L - Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper AA 3.5 stars

M - Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars

N - NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 4 stars

P - Protector by Diana Palmer 4 stars

R - Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars

U - Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson3.5 stars

V - Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

W - Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4 stars

X - Texas Ranger by James Patterson 4.5 stars

Y - Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Z - The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisAA 5 stars

Finished this challenge...

Hard (b) - SPELL-IT-OUT (minimum 12 books - 3 Aussie authors)
20/20
Aussie Authors 6/6

U - Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson3.5 stars
N - Naked Heat by Richard Castle 4 stars
P - Protector by Diana Palmer 4 stars
R - The Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen AA 4 stars
E - Erik by Sawyer Bennett 4 stars
D - Desperado by Diana Palmer 4 stars
I - Invincible by Diana Palmer 4 stars
C - Candice Fox - Gone by Midnight AA 5 stars
T - That Burke Man byDiana Palmer 4 stars
A - A Devious Mind by Brigid George AA 4 stars
B - Bishop by Sawyer Bennett 4 stars
L - Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars
E - Escape with a Hot SEAL by Cat Johnson3.5 stars



W - Wild Country by Anne Bishop 5 stars
E - Enamoured by Diana Palmer 4 stars
A Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars
T - Tea Cooper - Lily's Leap AA 3.5 stars
H High Risk by Brenna Aubrey 4.5 stars
E Emmett by Diana Palmer 4 stars
R - Resist by K.M. Golland AA 4 stars

April Challenge - Animals
Hard level: 9/9 books
Aussie Authors 3/3

April Playlist

Black Crow by Stormcellar
**Read a book with a black cover
Cold Justice by Katherine Howell AA 3.5 stars

Dogs in the Kitchen by Elton John
**Read a book that takes place in a restaurant, Café, bakery, etc
The Cafe by the Bridge by Lily Malone AA 4 stars

Eagle Rock by Daddy Cool
**Read a book with a really "cool" dad (your interpretation of cool)
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

The Redback on the Toilet Seat by Slim Newton
**Read a book where the title starts with one of the letters in REDBACK
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak 1 star

Puppy Love by Paul Anka
**Read a Romance
The Round Yard by Alissa Callen AA 4 stars


Stray Cat Strut byThe Stray Cats
**Read a book with a cat on the cover
Tiger Trouble by Marissa Dobson3 stars

A horse With No Name by America
**Read a book with a person's name in the title
Regan's Pride by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Little Red Rooster by Rolling Stones
**Read a book with a red cover
Donovan by Diana Palmer 3 stars

Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent
**Read a book with a character who is in the medical profession
Toxic Game by Christine Feehan 4.5 stars

Janine wrote: "Easy Challenge Completed
5/5

Congrats Janine :)

Brenda wrote: "Well done Jennifer!"

Thanks Brenda. The long Weekend was a great time to finish a few books :)

Finished this challenge...
My List...
10/10
Aussie Authors 4/4

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author The 17th Suspect by James Patterson 4 stars
Read a book whose title starts with M Misadventures with a Manny by Toni Aleo 4 stars

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox AA 5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with A Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper AA 3 stars
Read a book whose title starts with R Resist by K.M. Golland AA 5 stars

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover Rekindled Magic by T.M. Cromer 4 stars
Read a book whose title starts with C Callaghan's Bride by Diana Palmer 4 stars

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live bookThe Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen AA 4.5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with H High Risk by Brenna Aubrey 4 stars

Just started this book. I have to say I think it will be an interesting read and I am really enjoying Deborah Burrows writing style.

My List...
10/10
Aussie Authors 4/4

1. M is for male.
Read a book by a male author The 17th Suspect by James Patterson 4 stars
Read a book whose title starts with M Misadventures with a Manny by Toni Aleo 4 stars

2. A is for Australia.
Read a book by an Australian author Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox AA 5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with A Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars

3. R is for reminiscing.
Read a book from the genre of Historical Fiction Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper AA 3 stars
Read a book whose title starts with R Resist by K.M. Golland AA 5 stars

4. C is for colour.
Read a book with a brightly coloured cover Rekindled Magic by T.M. Cromer 4 stars
Read a book whose title starts with C Callaghan's Bride by Diana Palmer 4 stars

5. H is for home .
Read a book set in the country where you live bookThe Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen AA 4.5 stars
Read a book whose title starts with H High Risk by Brenna Aubrey 4 stars

I'm finished this challenge :)

Hard Level - 12/12
Aussie Authors 4/4

Author you love - Read a book by your favourite author
Cursed by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Genre you love - Read a book that is from your favourite genre.
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

Cover you love - Search a bookshelf and read a book where the cover says to you ‘Read Me - NOW’
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Series you love - Read the next book in a series you love.
The Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore 4 stars

Day that you love - Whatever your favourite day is, read a book to show your allegiance – tell us why you picked the book.
National Farmer's Day October 12 (USA)
Her Texan Man: The Maverick/Iron Cowboy/Boss Man by Diana Palmer These 3 books are all stories about people who live on Texan cattle ranches. 4 stars

Colour you love - Read a book with a cover that consists of that colour (Pink)
True Colors by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Animal you love - Pick your favourite animal and read a book that has it on the cover. (Horse)
Renegade by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Food you love - Read a book that has your favourite food on the cover.
Chocolate Mousse Attack by Sally Berneathy 3.5 stars

Scenery you love - Read a book that has a scene you love on the cover
Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4.5 stars

Historical Era you love - Pick a book set in a time you would like to live. (Present Day)
Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

Holiday you love - You can travel anywhere in the world - read a book that is set in that country
The Texas Ranger by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Work you love - Read a book where the MC does a job that either you do, or you want to do.
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane AA 4 Stars

I'm in. Titles TBC
Hard (b) - SPELL-IT-OUT (minimum 12 books - 3 Aussie authors)
20/20
Aussie Authors 7/7

U - Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson3.5 stars
N - Naked Heat by Richard Castle 4 stars
P - Protector by Diana Palmer 4 stars
R - The Red Dirt Road by Alissa Callen AA 4 stars
E - Erik by Sawyer Bennett 4 stars
D - Desperado by Diana Palmer 4 stars
I - Invincible by Diana Palmer 4 stars
C - Candice Fox - Gone by Midnight AA 5 stars
T - That Burke Man byDiana Palmer 4 stars
A - A Devious Mind by Brigid George AA 4 stars
B - Bishop by Sawyer Bennett 4 stars
L - Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars
E - Escape with a Hot SEAL by Cat Johnson3.5 stars



W - Wild Country by Anne Bishop 5 stars
E - Enamoured by Diana Palmer 4 stars
A Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars
T - Tea Cooper - Lily's Leap AA 3.5 stars
H High Risk by Brenna Aubrey 4.5 stars
E Emmett by Diana Palmer 4 stars
R - Resist by K.M. Golland AA 4 stars

Finished my Summer Challenge.

Summer Challenge 1/12/18 - 28/2/19
Level: Hard
12/12
Part A:

Read a Rainbow - It's the colour on the cover that counts! (Minimum 50% colour coverage essential!)

#1. Yellow - I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore 4.5 stars
#2. Orange - The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore 4 stars
#3. Red - Heat Wave by Richard Castle 4.5 stars
#4. Green - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling 3.5 stars
#5. Blue - Shadow Keeper by Christine Feehan 5 stars
#6. Purple - Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars



Part B:

#7. Title: Read a book that has any of these summer themed words in the title; 'Sun', 'Summer', 'Heat' or 'Hot'.
The Sunburnt Country by Fiona Palmer AA 4 stars

#8. 25th December: Read a novel with a Christmas setting.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 5 stars

#9. New Years Eve: What better way to say goodbye to 2018 than by reading a book that was published this year!
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4.5 stars

#10. Cover - Read a book with EITHER a snow scene OR a beach scene on the cover
by Terry Pratchett 5 stars

#11. Holiday - Read a book where the MC (main character) is on holidays
Not the One by Toni Aleo 4 stars

#12. Reader's Choice
The Country Girl by Cathryn HeinAA 4 stars

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda. I had heaps of time over the weekend with it being 42 degrees I could stay inside and read :)

i'm in.

Hard Level - 12/12
Aussie Authors 4/4

Author you love - Read a book by your favourite author
Cursed by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Genre you love - Read a book that is from your favourite genre.
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars

Cover you love - Search a bookshelf and read a book where the cover says to you ‘Read Me - NOW’
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Series you love - Read the next book in a series you love.
The Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore 4 stars

Day that you love - Whatever your favourite day is, read a book to show your allegiance – tell us why you picked the book.
National Farmer's Day October 12 (USA)
Her Texan Man: The Maverick/Iron Cowboy/Boss Man by Diana Palmer These 3 books are all stories about people who live on Texan cattle ranches. 4 stars

Colour you love - Read a book with a cover that consists of that colour (Pink)
True Colors by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Animal you love - Pick your favourite animal and read a book that has it on the cover. (Horse)
Renegade by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Food you love - Read a book that has your favourite food on the cover.
Chocolate Mousse Attack by Sally Berneathy 3.5 stars

Scenery you love - Read a book that has a scene you love on the cover
Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4.5 stars

Historical Era you love - Pick a book set in a time you would like to live. (Present Day)
Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

Holiday you love - You can travel anywhere in the world - read a book that is set in that country
The Texas Ranger by Diana Palmer 4 stars

Work you love - Read a book where the MC does a job that either you do, or you want to do.
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane AA 4 Stars

Completed - 20/1/2019
Super Reader - 10/10
Aussie Authors - 4/4

1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
First Bite: Sweet & Sour Mystery, Book 1 by Mac Flynn 3 stars

Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore 5 stars

2. A new book for the new year. Read a book by a debut author
The Tattooist of Auschwitz byHeather Morris AA 5 stars

Read a book which is by an author new to you.
The Country Girl by Cathryn Hein AA 4 stars

3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars
NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 4 stars

4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore 4 stars

Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
5 stars

5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff AA 5 stars

"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore Sci Fi 4 stars

I'm in.

26/26
Aussie Authors 11/11

A - Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows AA 5 stars
B - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
C - Cursed by Keri Arthur AA 5 Stars
D - Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars
E - Emmett by Diana Palmer
F - Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling 3.5 stars
G - Gemma's Bluff by Karly LaneAA 4.5 stars
H - Heat Wave by Richard Castle 4 stars
I - Infernal Desires by Kel Carpenter 5 stars
J - Justin by Diana Palmer 4 stars
K - Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas 5 stars
L - Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper AA 3.5 stars
M - Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars
N - NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 4 stars
O - On The Right Track by Penelope JanuAA 4 stars
P - Protector by Diana Palmer 4 stars
Q - Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett 5 stars
R - Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars
S - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 5 stars
T - Toxic Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars
U - Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson3.5 stars
V - Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars
W - Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4 stars
X - Texas Ranger by James Patterson 4.5 stars
Y - Wyoming Legend by Diana Palmer 4 stars
Z - The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisAA 5 stars

I'm in.
Super Reader - 10/10
Aussie Authors - 4/4

1. January is the first month of the new year.
Read a book with NEW or FIRST or the number 1 in the title
First Bite: Sweet & Sour Mystery, Book 1 by Mac Flynn 3 stars

Read a book with the number 1 in the page count (e.g. 251, 192)
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore 5 stars

2. A new book for the new year. Read a book by a debut author
The Tattooist of Auschwitz byHeather Morris AA 5 stars

Read a book which is by an author new to you.
The Country Girl by Cathryn Hein AA 4 stars

3. Why reinvent the wheel?
Choose a book you read in 2018 which you rated five stars. Now read another book by the same author.
Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro AA 4 stars
NYPD Red 5 by James Patterson 4 stars

4. January's birthstone is the garnet
Read a book with a red, orange or yellow cover.
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore 4 stars

Read a book with red, orange or yellow writing on the cover.
5 stars

5. New Year Resolutions
"I am going to read more books this year." Read any book of your choice
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff AA 5 stars

"I am going to expand my reading choices this year." Read a book from a genre you do not usually read.
The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore Sci Fi 4 stars

I'm in. Titles
Level: Out of Control - 36 books.
36/36


Contemporary Completed
The Sunburnt Country by Fiona Palmer 4 stars
The Country Girl by Cathryn Hein 4 stars
On The Right Track by Penelope Janu 4 stars

Historical Fiction Completed
Ambulance Girls by Deborah Burrows 5 stars
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris 5 stars
Lily's Leap by Tea Cooper3.5 stars

Crime Completed
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox 5 stars
The Lost Man by Jane Harper 4 stars
Dead Man Switch by Tara Moss

Mystery Completed
Cold Justice by Katherine Howell 4 stars
In Her Blood by Annie Hauxwell 2 stars
A Devious Mind by Brigid George 4 stars

Romance Completed
Return To Rosalee Station by Mandy Magro 4 stars
Moment of Truth by Mandy Magro 4 stars
The Wrong Callahan by Karly Lane 4.5 stars


Young Adult Completed
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 4.5 stars
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak 1 star
January by Gabrielle Lord 3 stars

Award Winner/Nominee List of Awards - Completed
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Aurealis Award 2016 5 stars
Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff Aurealis Award 2017 5 stars
Cursed by Keri Arthur 5 stars Australian Romance Readers Award 2018

Thriller/Suspense - Completed
Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly 5 stars
Hush Hush by James Patterson & Candice Fox 4 stars
Hangman by Jack Heath 3.5 stars


Paranormal Completed
Demon's Dance by Keri Arthur 5 stars
Embraced by Darkness by Keri Arthur 5 stars
Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur 5 stars


Romantic Suspense Completed
A Country Mile by Mandy Magro 4 stars
Where the River Runs by Fleur McDonald 4 stars
Vengeance by Jamie Garrett 5 stars

Fantasy - Completed
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson 4 stars
Changeling Magic by Marina Finlayson 4.5 stars
Changeling Illusion by Marina Finlayson 4 stars

Chic Lit - Completed
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 4 stars
The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker 4 stars
The Cottage at Rosella Cove by Sandie Docker 5 stars

Seriously Series Challenge 1st January - 31st December 2019
Level: Hard x2
Number of Series: 17
How Many Aussie Authors: 10 (28 books)
72/72

Kingdoms of Earth & Air- Keri Arthur AA
#2 Cursed 5 stars
#3 Burn 5 stars

Steel Kings MC - Jamie Garrett AA
#3 Vengeance 4 stars

Lizzie Grace - Keri Arthur AA
#1 Blood Kissed 5 stars
#2 Hell's Bell 5 stars
#3 Hunter Hunted 5 stars
#4 Demon's Dance 5 stars


Dusty Kent Mysteries- Brigid George AA
#2 A Devious Mind: A Dusty Kent Mystery 4 stars
#3 Rippling Red 3.5 stars
#4 Disguising Demons

Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
#7 Kingdom of Ash 5 stars

Nevermoor - Jessica Townsend AA
#2 Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow 4 stars

Shadow Series - Christine Feehan
#3 Shadow Keeper 5 stars
#4 Shadow Warrior 5 stars

Mercy Thompson Series - Patricia Briggs
#1 Moon Called 5 stars
#2 Blood Bound 5 stars
#3 Iron Kissed 5 stars
#4 Bone Crossed 5 stars
#5 Silver Borne 5 stars
#6 River Marked 5 stars
#7 Frost Burned 5 stars
#8 Night Broken 5 stars
#9 Fire Touched 5 stars
#10 Silence Fallen 5 stars
#11 Storm Cursed 5 stars


Thirteen Realms Series - Marina Finlayson AA
#1 Changeling Exile 4 stars
#2 Changeling Magic 4.5 stars
#3 Changeling Illusion 4.5 stars


Riley Jenson Guardian Series - Keri Arthur
#1 Full Moon Rising 5 stars
#2 Kissing Sin 5 stars
#3 Tempting Evil 5 stars
#4 Dangerous Games 5 stars
#5 Embraced by Darkness 5 stars
#6 The Darkest Kiss (Riley Jenson Guardian, #6) 5 stars
#7 Deadly Desire 5 stars
#8 Bound to Shadows 5 stars
#9 Moon Sworn 5 stars

Dark Angels Series - Keri Arthur
#1 Darkness Unbound 5 stars

The World of the others - Anne Bishop
#1 Lake Silence 5 stars
#2 Wild Country 5 stars

Ghostwalkers - Christine Feehan
#15 Toxic Game 5 stars

Torpedo Ink - Christine Feehan
#2 Vengeance Road 5 stars

Shane Schofield - Matthew Reilly AA
#4 Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves 5 stars


Long, Tall Texans Series - Diana Palmer
#1Calhoun 4 stars
#2Justin 4 stars
#3Tyler 4 stars
#4 Sutton's Way 4 stars
#5 Ethan 4 stars
#6 Connal 4 stars
#7Harden 3.5 stars
#8Evan 3.5 stars
#9Donovan 3.5 stars
#10 Emmett 4 stars
#11Regan's Pride 3.5 stars
#12That Burke Man 4 stars
#13Coltrain's Proposal - Pinangan Coltrain 4 stars
#14A Long Tall Texan Summer
#15The Princess Bride 4 stars
#16Beloved
#17Callaghan's Bride 4 stars
#18Matt Caldwell: Texas Tycoon 4 stars
#19The Texas Ranger 4 stars
#20 A Man of Means
#21Desperado 4 stars
#22 Lawless 4 stars
#26 Renegade 4 stars
#28Boss Man 4 stars
#32 Winter Roses 4 stars
#33 Iron Cowboy 4 stars
#37 The Maverick 4 stars
#43 Protector 4 stars
#44 Invincible 4 stars
#46 Untamed 4 stars
#49 Unbridled 4 stars

Woodlea Series - Alissa Callen AA
#2 The Red Dirt Road 4 stars
#3 The Round Yard 4 stars

Brenda wrote: "Congratulations Jennifer :) What did you think of Lethal White? You haven't marked it and I wondered what you thought :)"

I forgot to change it out I actually read Reckless by Andrew Gross.