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

Jenn’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

I'm in. Hard level for me.
Seasonal Spell-it-Out
Level: Hard - Spring. Floral, Bright
Book: 17/18
Aussie Authors: 8

September

S - Serpentine by Laurell K. Hamilton 4 stars
P - Nothing Stays Buried by P.J. Tracy 4 stars
R - Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars
I - The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa 5 stars
N - Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper 4.5 stars
G - Goldenhand by Garth Nix AA 4 stars




October
F - Liar Liar by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA 4 stars
L - Valiant by Laurann Dohner 5 stars
O - Obsidian by Laurann Dohner 5 stars
R - Rock Revenge: Alex's Story by Candy J. Starr AA 4 stars
A - Hunter Hunted by Keri ArthurAA 5 stars
L - Fury by Laurann Dohner 5 stars




November
B - Burnt BY Karly Lane AA 4.5 stars
R - My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent 4.5 stars
I - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa 4 stars
G - Lethal White by Robert Galbraith
H - The House on Jindalee Lane by Jennie Jones AA 4 stars
T - Tallowood Bound by Karly Lane AA 4 stars

I'm finished.
9/9

1. an entire person (showing head to toe)
City of Light by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

2. body parts - but no face
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly AA 4.5 stars

3. no people at all
Signal Loss by Garry Disher AA 4 stars

4. something edible
The Great Chocolate Scam by Sally Berneathy 5 stars

5. an animal, bird or insect
Lost Creed by Alex Kava 5 stars

6. only two colours (other than black/white)
Saving Grace by Jane Green 2 stars

7. flowers
Visions by Kelley Armstrong 5 stars

8. water
Virgin for the Woodsman by Eddie Cleveland 4 stars

9. a mode of transport (not feet for this one please
An Empty Coast by Tony Park AA 4 stars

All finished.

12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck AA 4.5 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Rush of Blood by Mark Billingham 4 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Betting on a Hot SEAL by Cat Johnson 3.5 Stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

I'm In going to try to do 12 books :)

12/12

Batman - A book that has a detective MC
NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson 4 stars

Wonder Woman - Read a book written by a woman
Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane AA 4 stars

Captain America - A book set in the USA
Desired by Alpha Bear by Sarah J. Stone 4 stars

Thor - A book that has a day of the week in the title
Six Ways to Sunday by Karly Lane AA 5 stars

Iron Man - A book that has something metal on the cover
Winter Halo by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

The Hulk - Read a book that has shapeshifters of some description (Werewolves)
Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper 4 stars

Superman - Read a book that has a male MC going through a crisis
Betrayal by Jamie GarrettAA 4 stars

The Flash - Read a novella (short book – less than 125 pages allowed in this ONE instance)
Father Mine by J.R. Ward 4 stars

Aquaman - A book that has a blue cover
A Place with Heart by Jennie Jones AA 5 stars

Spiderman - A book with an urban setting
The Black Tide / Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Black Panther - Cat on cover
Tiger Time by Marissa Dobson 4 stars

Elektra - Read a book featuring a kick-ass female MC.
Loved by Alpha Wolf by Sarah J. Stone 4 stars

Phrynne wrote: "Welcome Rob and Jennifer:) You are linked. Good books there by the way!!!"

Thanks Phrynne. I managed to get quite a few Aussie authors in this month :)

I'm in. 9/9

1. an entire person (showing head to toe)
City of Light by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

2. body parts - but no face
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly AA 4.5 stars

3. no people at all
Signal Loss by Garry Disher AA 4 stars

4. something edible
The Great Chocolate Scam by Sally Berneathy 5 stars

5. an animal, bird or insect
Lost Creed by Alex Kava 5 stars

6. only two colours (other than black/white)
Saving Grace by Jane Green 2 stars

7. flowers
Visions by Kelley Armstrong 5 stars

8. water
Virgin for the Woodsman by Eddie Cleveland 4 stars

9. a mode of transport (not feet for this one please
An Empty Coast by Tony Park AA 4 stars

I'm Finished.


1. The Frog King
Read a book with a green cover
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

2. Rapunzel
Read a book with long hair on the cover
Fool's Gold byFleur McDonald AA 3 Stars

3. Hansel and Gretel
Read a book where a journey takes place.
Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck AA 5 stars

4. The Three Spinning Women
Read a book that is third in a series
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 5 stars

5. The Brave Little Tailor
Read a book where someone sews something
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars

6. Cinderella
Read a book with a shoe on the cover
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

7. The Bremen Town Musicians
Read a book with a character who is a musician or character goes to listen to music
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars

8. Tom Thumb
Read a book with a character who is a young boy (12 or under).
Written in Red by Anne Bishop (Little boy named Sam) 5 stars


9. Mrs. Fox's Wedding
Read a book where the main characters are animals (shifters are ok)
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

10. Little Brier Rose
Read a book with a pink or blue cover
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

11. Snow White
Read a book with something to eat on the cover.
Murder, Lies and Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 4 stars

12. Rumpelstiltskin
Read a book that has a name in the title
Roman by Sawyer Bennett 4.5 stars

Finished 7/12 so far.

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop 5 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 5 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

Finished 7/12 so far.

1. The Frog King
Read a book with a green cover
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

4. The Three Spinning Women
Read a book that is third in a series
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 5 stars

5. The Brave Little Tailor
Read a book where someone sews something
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars

7. The Bremen Town Musicians
Read a book with a character who is a musician or character goes to listen to music
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars

8. Tom Thumb
Read a book with a character who is a young boy (12 or under).
Written in Red by Anne Bishop (Little boy named Sam) 5 stars


9. Mrs. Fox's Wedding
Read a book where the main characters are animals (shifters are ok)
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

10. Little Brier Rose
Read a book with a pink or blue cover
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

I'm in. Titles to come soon. 11/12

1. The Frog King
Read a book with a green cover
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

2. Rapunzel
Read a book with long hair on the cover
Fool's Gold byFleur McDonald AA 3 Stars

3. Hansel and Gretel
Read a book where a journey takes place.
Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck AA 5 stars

4. The Three Spinning Women
Read a book that is third in a series
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 5 stars

5. The Brave Little Tailor
Read a book where someone sews something
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars

6. Cinderella
Read a book with a shoe on the cover
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

7. The Bremen Town Musicians
Read a book with a character who is a musician or character goes to listen to music
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars

8. Tom Thumb
Read a book with a character who is a young boy (12 or under).
Written in Red by Anne Bishop (Little boy named Sam) 5 stars


9. Mrs. Fox's Wedding
Read a book where the main characters are animals (shifters are ok)
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

10. Little Brier Rose
Read a book with a pink or blue cover
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

11. Snow White
Read a book with something to eat on the cover.
Murder, Lies and Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 4 stars

12. Rumpelstiltskin
Read a book that has a name in the title
Roman by Sawyer Bennett 4.5 stars

I'm in. Will do the hard Challenge. Title to come soon.

Hard - 12 books ("a" PLUS "b" of the criteria) - minimum THREE Aussie Authors)

As an additional challenge to "b", read as many from series as you can :)

12/12

1a. Read a book which is 1st in a series.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck AA 4.5 stars

2a. Read a book which is 2nd in a series.
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which has a two word title (and yes -" a", "an" and "the" do count!)
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

3a. Read a book which is 3rd in a series.
Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read the third book on your TBR
Rush of Blood by Mark Billingham 4 stars

4a. Read a book which is 4th in a series.
Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which was published in April (any year)
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly AA

5a. Read a book which is 5th in a series.
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which a Goodreads friend gave five stars.
Betting on a Hot SEAL by Cat Johnson 3.5 Stars

6a. Read a book which is 6th in a series.
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

b. Read a book which is set in winter.
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

Brenda wrote: "Jennifer, your PART 2 is linked - and congratulations on being almost finished in your first full round!"

Thanks Brenda. :)

Mish wrote: Well done Jennifer!

Leaving the best to last ? ;) Lover Mine is so good.

Thanks Mish. I can't wait to read it. I love the whole series so far.

Mary wrote: I've never thought to break up the Favourite Genre into multiple genres. Why didn't I? I always agonise over the various genres instead. Thanks for the good example plus I'm loving some of your choices that I haven't read yet!

And congratulations!

Thanks Mary. I saw someone else do this and thought it was a great idea.

A - Z Challenge - Part 2
Duration: 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited
Judgment Road by Christine Feehan 5 stars

B - Read a book which you BORROWED
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 3.5 stars

C - Read a book with a CAT on the cover
The Delta by Tony Park AA 5 stars

D - Read a book which has DARK themes
An Empty Coast by Tony Park AA 4.5 stars

E - Read a book with an EMERALD cover
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop 5 stars

F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

G- Read a book from a GENRE you don't usually read
Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck AA (SciFi) 5 stars

H - Read a HISTORICAL book set in two different time periods
Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane AA

I - Read a book about an INTERESTING woman
Written in Red Anne Bishop 5 stars

J - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
Covert Game by Christine Feehan 5 stars

K - Read a book with a KNIFE on the cover
Goldenhand by Garth Nix AA 4 stars

L - Read a book which is your LATEST purchase
Fool's Gold by Fleur McDonald AA 4 stars

M - Read a book where MAGIC is a main part
Enchanter by Sara Douglass AA 4 stars

N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly AA 4 stars

O - Read a book with a ONE word title
Battleaxe by Sara Douglass AA 5 stars

P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Nothing Stays Buried by P.J. Tracy 4 stars

Q - Read a book with a QUEEN either on the cover or in the text
Tiger Time by Marissa Dobson 4 stars

R - Read a book which has been RECOMMENDED to you
Fuel the Fire by Jamie GarrettAA 4 stars

S - Read a book with one of the four SEASONS in the title
Winter Halo by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

T - Read a book which has lingered on your TBR for too long
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

U - Read a book with an UMBRELLA on the cover
Saving Grace by Jane Green 2 stars

V - Read a book with a VIVID cover
Fair Game by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

W - Read a book set in WAR time
Starman by Sara Douglass AA 4 stars

X - Read a book about music - finding a XYLOPHONE in the text would be good
Rock Star Returns by Candy J. Starr AA 4 stars

Y - Read a book with a YELLOW cover
White Gold by Rachel Amphlett 4.5 stars

Z - Read a book with ZANY characters
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 5 stars

I only have one title left so I will put up a new list soon :)

A - Z Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2018
Progress: 26/26

A - Read a book by an AUTHOR from a country you've never visited
Judgment Road by Christine Feehan (USA) 5 stars

B - Read a book which you BORROWED
Snapshot by Garry DisherAA 4.5 stars

C - Read a book with a CAT on the cover
The Amazing Maurice & His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett 4 stars

D - Read a book which has DARK themes (MC kidnapped and nearly sold into the sex trade in another country)
Burning the Past by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

E - Read a book with an EMERALD cover
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty AA 4.5 stars

F - Read a book which is FIRST in a series
Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

G- Read a book from a GENRE you don't usually read
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (Classics) 3.5 stars

H - Read a HISTORICAL book set in two different time periods
The Stockmen by Rachael Treasure AA (Jumps from present day to 1860's) 5 stars

I - Read a book about an INTERESTING woman
Flameout by Keri Arthur (Main character is a female Phoenix) AA 4.5 stars

J - Read a book where the main character goes on a JOURNEY
Cleanskin Cowgirls by Rachael Treasure AA 4 stars

K - Read a book with a KNIFE on the cover
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward4.5 stars

L - Read a book which is your LATEST purchase
Shadow Reaper by Christine Feehan 5 stars

M - Read a book where MAGIC is a main part (main Character is a witch)
Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

N - Read a book with a NUMBER in the title
Fifty Fifty by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA 4 stars

O - Read a book with a ONE word title
Eden by Candice FoxAA 5 stars

P - Read a book where the author uses a PSEUDONYM
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (Actual name Jessica Rowley Pell Bird Blakemore) 5 stars

Q - Read a book with a QUEEN either on the cover or in the text
King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist (Queen first mentioned in the prologue) 5 stars

R - Read a book which has been RECOMMENDED to you
Morgan's Law by Karly Lane AA 4 stars

S - Read a book with one of the four SEASONS in the title
Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald AA 5 stars

T - Read a book which has lingered on your TBR for too long
A Darker Place by Jack Higgins 4 stars

U - Read a book with an UMBRELLA on the cover
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 4.5 stars

V - Read a book with a VIVID cover
Fall by Candice Fox 4.5 Stars

W - Read a book set in WAR time
The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin 4.5 stars

X - Read a book about music - finding a XYLOPHONE in the text would be good
Too Many Rock Stars by Candy J. Starr 4 stars

Y - Read a book with a YELLOW cover
The Messenger by Markus Zusak 5 stars

Z - Read a book with ZANY characters
The Princess Bride by William Goldman 5 stars

Brenda wrote: "I'll link you up tomorrow Jennifer! Well done on your first set being almost finished!"

Thanks Brenda :)

My 2nd List

Level Three

35/36

Male Authors - Completed
1 Blood Moon by Garry Disher 4 stars
2 Whispering Death by Garry Disher 4 stars
3 Signal Loss by Garry Disher 4 stars
4 Beneath the Dark Ice by Greig Beck 5 stars
5 An Empty Coast by Tony Park 4 stars
6 The Delta by Tony Park 5 stars
7 Ice Station by Matthew Reilly 4 stars
8 Area 7 by Matthew Reilly 4 stars
9 Goldenhand by Garth Nix 4 stars




Female Authors - Completed
1 Dark Enemy by Jamie Garrett 4 stars
2 Dark Escape by Jamie Garrett 4 stars
3 Under Fire by Jamie Garrett 4.5 stars
4 The House on Jindalee Lane by Jennie Jones 4 stars
5 Tallowood Bound by Karly Lane 4 stars
6 Battleaxe by Sara Douglass 5 stars
7 12 Days at Silver Bells House by Jennie Jones 4 stars
8 Six Ways to Sunday by Karly Lane 5 stars
9 Poppy's Dilemma by Karly Lane 4 stars



2018 New Releases
1. Liar Liar by Candice Fox & James Patterson 4 stars
2 Hunter Hunted by Keri Arthur 5 stars
3 A Place with Heart by Jennie Jones 5 stars
4 Fool's Gold by Fleur McDonald 4.5 stars
5 Someone Like You by Karly Lane 4.5 stars
6 Unlit by Keri Arthur
7 Fuel the Fire by Jamie Garrett 5 stars
8 Whitsunday Dawn by Annie Seaton 5 stars
9 Betrayal by Jamie Garrett 4 stars



Favourite Genre - Completed
1 Too Many Rock Stars by Candy J. Starr 4 stars
2 The Trouble With Rock Stars by Candy J. Starr 4 stars
3 Rock Star Returns by Candy J. Starr 4 stars
4 Rock Revenge: Alex's Story by Candy J. Starr 4 stars

Fantasy
5 Enchanter by Sara Douglass 5 stars
6 Starman by Sara Douglass 4 stars
7 City of Light by Keri Arthur 5 stars
8 Winter Halo by Keri Arthur 5 stars
9 The Black Tide by Keri Arthur 5 stars

I have finished my first set. Level Three

36/36

Male Authors
1. The Windy Season by Sam Carmody 3 stars
2. The Dragon Man by Garry Disher 5 stars
3. St Kilda Blues by Geoffrey McGeachin 4 stars
4. The Diggers Rest Hotel by Geoffrey McGeachin 4.5 stars
5. Kittyhawk Down by Garry Disher 4 stars
6. I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak 5 stars
7. Chain of Evidence by Garry Disher 4 stars
8.Blackwattle Creek by Geoffrey McGeachin 4 stars
9. Snapshot by Garry Disher 4.5 stars



Female Authors
1. The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 4.5 stars
2. Morgan's Law by Karly Lane 4 stars
3. Cleanskin Cowgirls byRachael Treasure 4 stars
4. The Stockmen byRachael Treasure 5 stars
5. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 5 stars
6. Fifty Fifty by James Patterson & Candice Fox 4 stars
7. The Dry by Jane Harper 4.5 stars
8. Suddenly One Summer by Fleur McDonald 5 stars
9. Flameout by Keri Arthur 4.5 stars



2018 New Releases
1. The Secret Vineyard by Loretta Hill4.5 stars
2. Water Under the Bridge by Lily Malone 4 stars
3. Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur 5 stars
4. Dark Deception by Jamie Garrett 4.5 stars
5. Redemption Point by Candice Fox 5 stars
6. Force of Nature by Jane Harper 4.5 stars
7. Chaser by Kylie Scott 5 stars
8. Scales of Empire 5 stars
9. Fall by Candice Fox 5 stars





Favourite Genre
Paranormal\Fantasy
1. Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur 5 stars
2. Ashes Reborn by Keri Arthur 5 stars


Romance Stories
3. Trial by Fire by Jamie Garrett 4.5 stars
4. Fighting the Flames by Jamie Garrett 4 stars
5. From the Ashes by Jamie Garrett 4 stars
6. Burning the Past by Jamie Garrett 4 stars

Crime
7. Eden by Candice Fox 5 stars
8. Hades by Candice Fox 5 Stars
9. Crimson Lake by Candice Fox 5 stars

Brenda wrote: "Doing very well Jennifer!"
Thanks Brenda. I am waiting on my last book The Language of Flowers to be available from my library :)