SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

I really want to read this series, think I started it ages ago but didn't get that far into the first book. I'll have my review up later today.

Shelf: Series catch-up
Book: An Unsettled Range
Rating: ★★★★
Finished: 16/10/12
Review: I've been putting this one of for a while but and i'm not sure why now. I didn't think this would be as good as the first 2 as we the mc hadn't been mentioned in previous books. It was good that even though the mc's both had bad reactions/difficult choices when coming out but then got to see how the people on the ranch treat each other. Looking forward to the next instalment.

I am 90% done with my book and after I run some errands I will finish it and get my review posted.

Shelf: Series Catch-Up
Book: Sin Undone
Rating: 3.5/5
Finished: 10/16/12

This is the 5th book in the Demonica series. The main character this time is the sister Sinead (Sin), and the dhampire (half vampire, half werewolf) Conall (Con). Sin does not trust anyone, including her new found brothers, and this story centers on her growth. There is also a second story of Luc and Kar (sorry, I don't have the book in front of me and I don't remeber their full names) who are both werewolves as well.

In this book, we start up with a plague that Sin accidentally started in the werewolf community, from the last story. Her brothers are trying to find a cause, while the various sections of the werewolf community are using it as a way to start a civil war.

I think this is the last in the series, but it had an ending that left it open to another type of series written around this same world that was created in the Demonica books.

Shelf Series Catch-up
Book Hunter's Prayer
Date Read Oct. 17th
Rating 3 stars

Review
I waited too long to read this book from when I read the first book, so it took me awhile to remember some things about Jill.

Overall I liked the story, but some things felt off to me, such as Jill always talking to her self, and I felt it took awhile for the story to really grasp me.

I will be continuing on with the series and will not wait so long to jump into the next one.

Off to request our stamp!

Jackie M wrote: "Off to request our stamp!"

WHOO- HOO!!!

I am ready to start the shelf chant lol.
I have a few days off of work and should be doing some house cleaning, but I would rather be reading instead.

Totally understandable!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, Six Sirens!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Series Catch-up'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

Yay!! Thanks Steph!

Thanks Steph:)

Welcome, Sirens :)

Shelf is up it is 'demons'

I will be reading

:( I was sorry to see that series end. *Note to self: See what Jaye Wells' has cookin'. Enjoy!

Happy Reading, Sirens!

I'll be reading either OR, if I find it shortly,

Steph wrote: ":( I was sorry to see that series end. *Note to self: See what Jaye Wells' has cookin'. Enjoy!

Happy Reading, Sirens!"

It ended??? I haven't read but book 1 and 2...

i'm going to read

That's a good one Elishia.

Deidre it looks like there are 5 books in the series.

Yes, Deidre, last book came out this year.

I'll read

I will read

Very interested to hear what you think about that one Skandia. I bought it on the rec of someone from the previous Bingo round.

Shelf #6 'Demons' 10/20/2012
Stamp Request Date
4/6

Jackie M Green-Eyed Demon Oct. 22nd 4★'s review
Skandia Under Wraps Oct 23rd 4 ★'s review
Deidre Sins of the Demon Oct. 21st 2★'s review
Elisha Retribution
Sue Magic to the Bone
Sandra Blood of the Demon Oct. 25th 4★'s review

Jackie M wrote: "That's a good one Elishia.

Deidre it looks like there are 5 books in the series."

I'm hoping for my questions to be answered in this one because I refuse to believe they are brother and sister.

Shelf: Demons
Book: Sins of the Demon
read: 10/21/12
rating: **/*****

This book was as good as any she has written in the series, and I liked them all. But there is a reason this got two stars and I debated giving it one.

First, this is like 1/2 a book. No questions answered except (view spoiler)[ why Rhyzkahl was looking for on her computer, and even then, if he knew something why not help her? (hide spoiler)].

You could call this stand alone because you didn't have to read the others to be just as confused as someone who did. Not only were old questions not answered but she introduced a whole bunch more (view spoiler)[ Come on, Fuzzykins? How can that be a real cat when it is exactly the weird cat she made up and suddenly it exists? And Zach has to talk like a demon and not be able to tell Jill, his pregnant girlfriend, that he is a demon. And why hasn't she ever heard of luminol? Or why didn't Eilahan know, she is always reading and watching tv. And even though when learned what the blue marks were from the computer, so what? They didn't seem to matter. And on and on. (hide spoiler)]

And second, the major adult book crime in my eyes, not only didn't it answer the main new questions (view spoiler)[ why Tracy wanted to destroy the world, and who was trying to summon her (hide spoiler)] but it ended on a complete cliffhanger, where you don't know why she is there, who is there with her, and what is happening to her.

Although the writing was still good, I was very disappointed with the book. It was as though she wrote it in a hurry, hacked out the middle that explained anything and then cut off the end. Or insert the beginning of the next book that doesn't come out for six months.

Bah, humbug.

Sorry I'm a bit late posting my book. I'm going to read Magic to the Bone.

No big deal Sue, it's the weekend and I know I am usually busy.

I just bought Magic to the Bone on Wednesday.

Deidre wrote: "Shelf: Demons
Book: Sins of the Demon
read: 10/21/12
rating: **/*****

This book was as good as any she has written in the series, and I liked them all. But there is a reason this got two stars and..."

Deidre, at least is out in just over 2 months. I couldn't believe the cliffhanger when I read it and then had to wait the full time between books.

Sandra wrote: "Deidre wrote: "Shelf: Demons
Book: Sins of the Demon
Deidre, at least [bookcover:Touch of the Demon|10331050 is out in just over 2 months. I couldn't believe the cliffhanger when I read it and then had to wait the full time between books. "

I looked it up after I wrote this, and realized it was out in Dec. So I will read it, but if it is the same way, I'll stick a fork in it...

Shelf Demons
BookGreen-Eyed Demon
Date read Oct. 22nd
Rating 4 Stars

Review
Sabina is off to New Orleans to save someone and to murder someone.
She has her two sidekicks with, Adam and Giguhl otherwise known as Team Awesome.

Sabina does some growing in this book and is trying to learn how to bite her tongue and to take a minute and use her head. I really like how she trying to not do things solo and to give her partners some say in things. There were times when there were complete role reversals and that is a good thing.

I am looking forward to the next book to see the aftermath of Sabina's quest.

I'm just not into my book, so it will be slow going this week for me *sigh*. Can't change it as I've got it too many challenges.

So don't be surprised if you see me reading other books in between bouts of this drivel :(

Oh no Sandra that stinks.
I am a glutton for punishment because I make myself finish sucky books either that or I am just plain stubborn lol.
Maybe by some miracle your book will get better.

Fingers crossed, but I doubt it, even the secondary male characters have just been TSTL.

I am firmly of the belief, if it isn't good, don't bother, which is why I need to go cull my currently reading shelf and decide to finish or DNF quite a few books. LOL.

Sandra I'm struggling with books as well this week, not in the mood to read anything I'm meant to reading :(.

Sorry to hear that Elishia! Hope you didn't catch it from me. LOL.

Lol

Shelf: demons
Book: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
date read: 10/23/2012
rating: 4 stars

Sophie Lawson is the only non magical or paranormal employee at the Underworld Detection Agency. Her best friend and roommate is a vampire, her boss is a werewolf. She knows everything there is to know about creatures of the Underworld and when several murders happen her expertise is needed to catch the killer.
This was a fun book. Sophie is not exactly a fearless kick-ass-heroine, more like energetic and clueless PN version of Stephanie Plum. Throw in some colorful PN characters and you get not your typical urban fantasy book but lighter cozy-mystery'ish read with PN elements and some action in the end.
I liked it and the heroine was a change from Kate and Cat.
One more thing - the cover is totally not in accordance with the heroine and the storyline :)

Very glad you liked it Skandia, and I'm glad I bought it :)

Sandra wrote: "Very glad you liked it Skandia, and I'm glad I bought it :)"

I hope you enjoy it, Sandra! It is a bit different but fun!

Elishia wrote: "Sandra I'm struggling with books as well this week, not in the mood to read anything I'm meant to reading :(."
Feel free to switch your book Elishia.

OK. I couldn't stand it anymore. I'm switching my book now that I've rearranged all my challenges.

I'll advise new book when I've decided :D

Jackie M wrote: "Elishia wrote: "Sandra I'm struggling with books as well this week, not in the mood to read anything I'm meant to reading :(."
Feel free to switch your book Elishia."

I might have to but i'll post once i've actually got in to something.

Elishia wrote: "Sandra I'm struggling with books as well this week, not in the mood to read anything I'm meant to reading :(."

I felt that way a few weeks ago. It's such bummer to look at all of the good books I thought I wanted to read, and not feel like reading anything, or even finish the books I was reading! Hopefully you'll find a good book to pull you through this.

OK, I went with I'm doing a series re-read cause book #5 is due at the end of December.

Glad you found a different/better book Sandra.


I'll update in the morning.

Sandra I changed your book and hopefully correctly, I am tired only got a few hours of sleep.

Yep, its fine. I should have it done tomorrow :)

Then I HAVE to read the Patrick Swayze biography to give back to my friend Friday night, or I'll be the worst in the world. Already had it too long.

Hope you get a chance to sleep more Jackie, cause I'm just off to bed ;D

I love/loved Patrick Swayze. I read that book and thought it was pretty good.

This is the one that I read