The Lost Challenges discussion

Laura, already posted, so I think after you post, it will just be Megan left. Hopefully Megan's book was better than ours

Walking Dead:

Read by Stacia Kane
Rating: ★★★★★
Finished: 3/18/13
Review:
This was a reread for me. It's one of my all time favorite series. I picked up lots of little odds and ends this time. In Book 1 we really get to see more of Terrible's bad a$$ side and its obvious from jump street how he feels about Chess. Ms. Kane really is a creative mastermind. The Downside world is so unique and how I can love such "horribly messed up" characters is beyond me. But Ms. Kane makes it where you do!

points:
publication, 2010 = 6 pts
Plot, post-apocalyptic =3 pts
Shelf, UF = 1 pt

Total points: 10

I love that series!

Sighs yes I know there's just nothing else like it out there. Terrible is the best!

Week Two - Walking Dead

Read: Deadly Little Games by Laurie Faria Stolarz
Rating: 4 stars

REVIEW

Shelf (1 point): urban-fantasy
Title (4 points): Deadly Little Secrets
Name (5 points): Laurie (Lori)
Setting (6 points): Publishedin 2010

Points: 16

Posted the request for our points!
We got three bonus points this week - WAY TO GO TEAM!!! :D

Woo hooo!!!
Alright. Way to rebound. And our comeback begins!

I checked yesterday if a show is called that's based on a book you can read the book it's based on. That would give a perfect score!

I'm ready to go

Grimm 2011
Shelf: Fairy Tales
Cover:Scythe, Skeleton
Plot: has mythical creatures
Title: Grimm,Tale,fairy,or Reaper
Name: Nick Hank Juliet Monroe
Setting:Portland, OR or published in 2011-12

Grimm title Sequences

I've got one that'll get setting, title, plot, and shelf

I have one with Shelf, title & setting. i will begin tonight

I'm a chapter into my book and it seems like its gonna bite the big one! Oh well, maybe it'll change halfway through :-/

I'm really enjoying mine

Grimm Week:
Read: by Shiloh Walker
Finished: 3/23/13
Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Review:
2.5
Vanya is a demon killer who's turned into a Grimm (kind of like a warrior/guardian angel). Silence is her mentor and trainer. He trusts no one and has had a horrible past. He has a hard time letting anyone in. They both love each other but in typical PNR fashion lots of miscommunication. The last half was ok and like in typical PNR the HEA was sweet it was just getting there that was the challenge! The love scenes were pretty hot and the demon fighting was ok. This was just too cookie cutter PNR for me with a lack of depth. Not sure I'll read anymore of these books but book 1 sounded more interesting than this one. And that also may be my problem I jumped in the middle of the series but with books like these I'm not sure going in order is necessary.

Points:
Shelf, Fairy Tales = 1 point
Plot, Mythical Creatures = 3points
Title, Grimm's Circle Series = 4 points
Setting, published 2012 = 6 points

Total Points: 14

I'll start my book tonight and hope I'll finish it tomorrow :)

Looks like we're tied for first! We need another kick but week and keep it going! Good job ladies :)

I'm done with mine. Will post shortly

Btw, great job Jenne! Proud of you for sticking with that book!!!!

WEEK 3: Grimm


Book: When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
Read: March 23(
Rating & Review: 3-stars. I did like the story in the 2nd half much better. The plot was pretty good but I didn't click with the author's tongue -n-cheek humor.
Piers was prickly like the beast and Linnet was essentric like Belle. I did enjoy the story more than the rating would suggest but the delivery was not that entertaining.

Piers had an accident as a result of his drug addicted father's impairment that left him slightly disabled. He walked with a cane and with severe pain if he put much pressure on that leg. So for "the ton", Piers was unattractive though he was a future Duke. Linnet on the other hand who was a great beauty whose broken engagement to a prince coupled with some coincidences rendered her "soiled" in the tons eyes.

Piers dad attempted to match up his foul attitude/mouthed Doctor son with the great beauty with the bad reputation. Both were not interested but decided to humor the Duke and an alliance/friendship was formed.

You can guess how things progressed from there.

What I did love was Piers dedication to his profession. He was a great doctor. His bedside manners were beastly though. I loved Linnet's outspoken and honest disposition but her vanity was unseemly!
All in all,  it was a decent read.

Shelf: Fairy Tale (Point :1)
Title: Fairy Tales, book 2 (Point: 4)
Setting: Published in 2011 (Point 6)
Total: 11 point

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "WEEK 3: Grimm


Book: When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
Read: March 23(
Rating & Review: 3-stars. I did like the story in the 2nd half much ..."


Heh I'm reading the same book :D

Laura wrote: "Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "WEEK 3: Grimm


Book: When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
Read: March 23(
Rating & Review: 3-stars. I did like t..."

Are you enjoying it?

So far its quite funny :)

Laura wrote: "So far its quite funny :)"

Yea, I could tell I was supposed to be chuckling...except I wasn't. I kinda smiled, but not chuckling out loud like when I read Lisa Kleypas

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "Laura wrote: "So far its quite funny :)"

Yea, I could tell I was supposed to be chuckling...except I wasn't. I kinda smiled, but not chuckling out loud like when I read Lisa Kleypas"

I know what you mean...

Hey Megan,
how is your book coming?

Laura, did you finish? What did you think?
the 2nd half was more angsty/emotional, which is more of my style.

I am liking the book so far, but real life has been getting in the way of my reading time. :( I should be done with it by tomorrow, but I will try my hardest to get it done tonight.

Life does that!
I hope we keep up in #2 spot for now.

Week 3



4 Stars 26.03


It was quite entertaining book with good humor that made me smile many times. I loved how the beast (Piers) saved Miss Linnet in the end :) I alos like the fairy tale touch that the book had.

Shelf: Fairy Tale - 1 point
Title: Fairy Tales (series name) - 4 points
Setting: Published in 2011 - 6 points
Total: 11 point

Good job Laura!
I hate it Megan when RL gets in the way!

Next week, i am going for mega points.
Team Four reads like no other!

When Jennifer put in the post after all of the Walking Dead points were in we were tied for first. The last two weeks seemed easier to find a book with multiple points though with them being newer shows. I'm a little concerned about Rosanne and Tonight Show week.

Jenne wrote: "When Jennifer put in the post after all of the Walking Dead points were in we were tied for first. The last two weeks seemed easier to find a book with multiple points though with them being newer ..."

We just have to pick up points where we can. Team 4 had 3 members read --worth 16 point and they finished first as a group so they get those bonus points too

Cheers 1982
Shelf:Guilty Pleasures
Cover:Bar or drink/drinking
Plot: Main character owns a bar or restaurant....
Title: Cheer
Name: Sam, Diane, Norm, Cliff, Carla, Rebecca
Setting: Boston, Massachusettes or Pub 1982

OMG I need help! If anyone has any ideas on this one PM please!

I found one that has setting, name, and possibly plot if approved. It's not my typical genre though but it's the best I've found so far.

jenne, do you have some ideas...I guess what you predicted has happened. I am stumped. i have found 2 books for a possible 11 points, but not more than that.

I found a really cool website to help with setting I'll pm it anyone who's interested. Jennifer just approved my plot question. So the one I was looking at would be worth 14 points. I'll send it to you Ezi.

Well this is going to be difficult one :(

Yep :(

Laura do you want that website with book locations

Laura wrote: "Well this is going to be difficult one :("

Do you need ideas

Yeah, that would be great, thanx :)

Ezi can you send her that website if not I can in a couple if hours.

Jenne, Laura & Megan: got my book!

Umm, did Megan even post for the last book? It doesn't look like it or that she even requested our points?

I don't think so Ezi.

:(

@jenne: I was so disappointed in Serpents Kiss . It started off so promising and then it nose dived into the abyss.
So disappointed. I can't believe he cut off his dragon family including Dragos behind Carling--mate or not. That was too extreme and frankly unbelievable

It's boring! I have a couple more hours left. I'm real disappointed with it :(

Jenne wrote: "It's boring! I have a couple more hours left. I'm real disappointed with it :("

I did hear Oracle moon was way better. Part of my disappointment was that Tiagos book was really good. It exceed my expectations