SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

I'd feel bad for my bank account if I didn't read them eventually, lol. I had bought the first couple of them a few years ago. So I have to give them read at some point.

Vi wrote: "As a general interest, I suppose you all love Gena Showalter's the Lords of the Underworld series? I read the first but..."

I've not read any of those! I'll have to have a look at them, though... :-)

New shelf: Urban-Fantasy
Really good shelf for us:-)

Title: My Soul to Take (Soul Screamers #1) by Rachel Vincent
Shelf: Favorite Author
Date Read: 29 Sep 2012
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I really wasn't expecting some of the things that happened. I don't want to say things that will give things away. What I can say is, young beautiful girls are dropping dead. As the story goes on, my mind keeps on thinking oh it's this, oh it's that person. But each guess I have is wrong. There were a few hey I never saw that coming but a few 'I have a feeling' moments that I was right on.

Very vague review I know, lol.

I just caught up (finally) with Mercy Thompson series yesterday. I was planning on starting Fair Game hoping that it will fit today's shelf and it does! Yay! So I'm going with for Urban Fantasy shelf.

And we have a 3-in-a-row!

Done Destined for an Early Grave 9/29 4*
This entry in this series has a few sad points for me. I wondered what would happen with Gregor (don't get me started on those vampire laws). I liked how Cat and Bones were figuring out their relationship, but I felt the make-up was to fast and thought more explanation was needed. I think it would have been nice to read some of it from Bones' perspective. Looking forward to Spade's book.

Looking at the shelves and I almost always start at the back. On pages 525-532 these books look like they are shelved -1 and -2 times. Not sure if it's my eyesight (better not be) or Goodreads is being freaky. (I go with #2). Anyone else notice this?

I just had a look Rachel and I agree that is freaky!

I think I've settled on

Think I'll take the opportunity to read ...Once I've finished ...

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Looking at the shelves and I almost always start at the back. On pages 525-532 these books look like they are shelved -1 and -2 times. Not sure if it's my eyesight (better not be) or Goodreads is..."


I just looked, that is odd.

I'm still working on my fave author book (should be done soon) but I'll be reading for urban fantasy :)

Looking through the list I keep on seeing so many I want to read for this shelf.

That shelf has a loooot of books. I already had a book in mind and that helped. Otherwise, I'd be browsing through that shelf.

Book:
Shelf: Favourite Author
Read: 30th September 2012
Rating: *****
Review: Loved it! Spade is one of my favourite characters from the Cat and Bones books, and this is all about him...and Denise, of course! The story is full of action, with romance thrown in, and also links to the Night Huntress series. Yet another series that I must read...

Hey everyone...trying to get caught up on my reading...

Here are my choices for Free Space Hard Magic

favorite author Sins of the Soul

urban fantasy City of Glass

hope to have two of the three finished by the end of the week....

Title: The Raven Boys
Shelf: Favorite Author
Date Read: 30 Sep 2012
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: This was soooooo awesome!!! I love Maggie's writing style, but unlike her other books this has a really creepy undertone. I can't wait to get the next one.

I'm going to read for my Urban-Fantasy book.

Urban Fantasy
Done 10/1 4* Grave Sins

I really like Cin. I'm sad that there are only 3 (and 3 novellas) books in this series. I will add this- if you read this series- I highly recommend reading the novella in Strange Brew before this one. If you don't, I don't think it spoils anything, but you will understand things a little better. (And I wouldn't get into my rant about novellas either).
I liked the story line. I liked the growth in Cin and Micheal's relationship. Things aren't always perfect and I felt this showcased that well. Crazy queen (or is she?). I picked out the villain early on, but the how is the surprising part.

Carrie wrote: "I'm going to read for my Urban-Fantasy book."

Can't wait to hear what you think of it. I love the movie and I've had the book on my TBR for ages :)

So what is everyone reading?

I'm reading - I'm totally not liking the main character, Hawk and that is almost ruining my enjoyment. The only saving grace is the female lead who I can like very much.

I'm still reading Some Girls Bite which I am enjoying but my sister made some massive drama yesterday which trashed my reading time :(

Also I've decided the US cover is vastly better than the UK one .

That is another series that I've to start. I'll be looking forward to your review. I agree that the US cover is better - UK covers looks like a cheap photoshop job.

Is that the sister who got married earlier this year?

I agree the US cover is much better then the UK one, another series that I need to get my hands on.

I'm reading Night Watch still for this shelf pick, and I'm reading too.

Vi wrote: "That is another series that I've to start. I'll be looking forward to your review. I agree that the US cover is better - UK covers looks like a cheap photoshop job.

Is that the sister who got marr..."

Yep. Thankfully I only have the one. Any more and I couldn't cope. I've actually read and reviewed it before here but I'll post a quickie review here once I'm done, although so far it's just as fun second time round.

I am trying to get finished tonite...so I can review and then move onto one of my other reads for Bingo....

I might change my urban fantasy pick cause I am off again travelling this weekend and might need a smaller book to take on the plane instead of ...

Still considering for my free space read....

Nairabell wrote: "I'm still reading Some Girls Bite which I am enjoying but my sister made some massive drama yesterday which trashed my reading time :(

Also I've decided the US cover [bookcover:Some Girls Bite|444..."

Nairabell, I totally agree, and unfortunately I've got the UK cover. Yuck

Book:
Shelf: Urban Fantasy
Read: 4th October 2012
Rating: ****
Review: A great story, quite similar to BDB (with demons rather than vampires!), but I enjoyed it. Strong characters from different worlds usually make a good story, and the rest of the series will be enjoyable if they are as good as this one!

Sandra wrote: "Nairabell, I totally agree, and unfortunately I've got the UK cover. Yuck "

Ditto :( Sometimes the UK covers are okay, occasionally they're better and other times they just suck. This is a sucky one.

Book

Shelf Favorite Author
Finished 04/Oct/12
Rating ★★★★

Review This is the second in the Otherkin series. I loved the first one and it was the first time I had read anything by Eve Silver. She went onto fave author list. The first one had a cliffhanger of an ending. This story carried right on.

This story is about Alastor and Naphre. Alastor one of four sons of Sutekh, the Underworld god of chaos and evil. Naphre an Underworld enforcer who has a troubled past. She turned her back on the Daughters of Aset only to sell her soul to another demon and essentially ending up being what she so despised.

My problem was connecting with Naphre's character. I grew to like her more once her past was explained. Only wish that had been a bit earlier in the story.

Will defineitely continue on with the series. Its great writing. Quirky, humorous dialogue.

I have the first book of that series on my actual bookcase. Looking forward to reading it. I've only read by her and I loved it. On my favorites shelf, and made me want read all over stuff. I'm just a little slow at actually getting around to doing so as there are many other authors that I've want to do the same thing too. Lol.

Carrie wrote: "I have the first book of that series on my actual bookcase. Looking forward to reading it. I've only read by her and I loved it. On my favorites shelf, and made me w..."

ooohh that one looks interesting. i will add that to my TBR pile. i really like her style of writing.

I have some series on my keepers shelf but havent gotten around to them yet..

Title: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
Shelf: Urban Fantasy
Date Read: 1 Oct 2012
Rating: ★★★★ 1/2
Review: I loved this book! I liked Anna in this book so much. This book really highlights the difference between paranormal creatures and humans. And the way people perceive different races. Charles' conflict was resolved a bit tamely. And the ending - totally didn't expect. I can't wait for the next book.

Are we due for a stamp?

I believe so.

Requesting stamp
#2 FAVORITE AUTHOR Called Sept 23 6/6
Carrie: Sept 29th 4*My Soul to Take--Review
Lynn: Sept 30 5*First Drop of Crimson--Review
Nairabell: Sept 30 5*The Raven Boys--Review
Rachel: Sept 29th 4*Destined for an Early Grave--Review
Vi: Sept 25th 3*Kushiel's Mercy--Review
Zina: Oct 4th 4*Sins of the Soul--Review

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Hi ladies

changing my picks to

free space....Gentlemen prefer succubi

urban fantasy.....sins of the flesh

sorry for the changes

will check back in on monday ....have a great long weekend

Zina wrote: "Hi ladies

changing my picks to

free space....Gentlemen prefer succubi

urban fantasy.....sins of the flesh

sorry for the changes

will check back in on monday ....have a great long weekend"
I hope you like . I was disappointed and almost threw it across the room.

CONGRATULATIONS, La Nina Bonitas!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Favorite Author'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

Congrats on the stamp Ninas!

Thanks, Steph and Sandra!

Yay stamp!

It does help if I remember to tell you guys I finished the book doh!

Title: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
Shelf: Urban Fantasy
Date Read: October 4
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: I loved this just as much the second time round as the first. Merit is really snarky which is great to read and I loved Morgan. Ethan is more stuck-up than I remember, but that just makes it more fun when Merit mocks him :)

Also yay stamp!

New shelf: Vampires
Gives us 4 in a row (N column)

Need one more for free space:
FREE SPACE 5/6
Carrie: Sept 25th 5*Grave Witch--Review Group Bookshelf
Lynn: Sept 26 5*Kiss of a Demon King--Review Group Bookshelf
Nairabell: Sept 16th 4*Catching Fire--review Group bookshelf
Rachel: Sept 19 4*God Save the Queen--Review Group Bookshelf
Vi: Sept 24th 4*Bitten--Review Group Bookshelf
Zina:Gentlemen Prefer Succubi

*and*

2 more for Urban Fantasy
#3 URBAN FANTASY 9/30 4/6
Carrie:Night Watch
Lynn: Oct 4th 4*The Darkest Night--Review
Nairabell: Oct 4 5*Some Girls Bite--Review
Rachel: Oct 1st 4*Grave Sins--Review
Vi: Oct 1st 4.5*Fair Game--Review
Zina:Sins of the Flesh

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "New shelf: Vampires
Gives us 4 in a row (N column)"

My favourite type of book! Ooh...now do I re-read a book, or pick a new one..? Choices, choices! :-)

Lynn wrote:

My favourite type of book! Ooh...now do I re-read a book, or pick a new one..? Choices, choices! :-)"

I know!


Big question is do I want to start a new series or continue one I've already started.

Ooh, Vampires.. not my favorite kind. I wanted to be able to fit my next book into it but I don't think I can now.

Off to look for a book. I'll be back to post my selection.

ETA: Yay - one of my next books is on the list: . I'll be reading that for the vampires shelf.

I've chosen a new book...



Started reading it last night :-)