SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

I need to change my book to: .

OK!

Does it matter how many people self the book as "demon"?

Awesome CaroB! I have seen that a lot of people have been reading that series and like them. I might have to give it a try.

Audrey wrote: "Does it matter how many people self the book as "demon"?

Awesome CaroB! I have seen that a lot of people have been reading that series and like them. I might have to give it a try."

No, it doesn't matter how many people shelve the book -- 1 or 1,000 - it still counts. :D

Thanks Christina!

Audrey wrote: "Thanks Christina!"

You're welcome! ;-)

Thanks Lady Jaye and Audrey. I'd recommend the series, but definitely something you need to start at the first one for. And if you don't like cliffhangers, you might just want to wait until the last one comes out and then read them all, because even though there are individual cases in each book, there is also a very important continuous thread to the story that leaves you hanging for the next book to come out. I know some people find that annoying.

I will diffidently wait until the all come out. I hate waiting a year or so for the next book in a series to come out. Unless for some reason I get my hand on #1 early. LOL

Hi Ladies. I finished today. Wrong choice. I didn't like it: not the plotting, not the characters. I especially disliked the main character. I don't know. I find that the earlier UF is not very good (this one was published in 2004), so mebbe it could just be that instead of being a bad book, this one just suffers from genre infancy syndrome. Perhaps if I'd read it in 2004-2006, I'd be rooting for Rachel instead of praying someone kills her. It still only gets ★★ from me. And I don't think I'll be reading more Kim Harrison anytime soon.

Perhaps if I'd read it in 2004-2006, I'd be rooting for Rachel instead of praying someone kills her.

That made me laugh!

Sorry you didn't like your book. Hope the next one is much better!

Hey Sandy - you have CaroB's review for this week for 2 stars instead of 4 :(.

I hope the next book is better too. I need an awesome read after all the ones I've been getting lately.

Thank you for letting me know! It's fixed now.

I am really enjoying my demon read, Pleasure Unbound. If you haven't already read it I would recommend it!

Oh, thanks! Will check it out from the library!

Sandy wrote: "Thank you for letting me know! It's fixed now.

I am really enjoying my demon read, Pleasure Unbound. If you haven't already read it I would recommend it!"

I really liked the Demonica series, too!

Lady Jaye - I also only read #1 in The Hollows series. I wasn't to crazy about it and I am not sure if I will read any more in the series. I know that normally the first book in some series are a little slow, so I try to read at least the second. Maybe someday I will.

Me too, Audrey - someday in the far future I might try her again. I read some other reviews, and it seems Rachel doesn't change. I don't know if I can handle that.

I finished my pick for the Demons shelf, Pleasure Unbound. Honestly, I didn't expect to like this book. I wasn't too crazy about the idea of demons, and many times I have picked up a PNR book with high expectations only to be disappointed by bad writing, annoying heroines, and cheesy dialogue. Thankfully, this book is well-written, action-packed, steamy, and at times, funny. I do have to say, however, that many elements reminded me of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Perhaps I am being too analytical, but there you have it. Bottom line is I will continue this series since the premise and characters are interesting, and a mystery remains to be solved.
★★★★

Nice review, Sandy. Glad you liked it. What elements reminded you of the BDB?

Let's see...

BDB:Beth is half vampire and doesn't know it, and she may or may not transition into full vampire; PU: Tayla is half demon and doesn't know it, and she may or may not transition into a full demon.

BDB: One of the vampires has been kidnapped and tortured which has caused him serious psychological damage; PU: Ditto (but it's a demon).

BDB: Rage shifts into a beast that can be soothed by Mary; PU: Eidelon shifts into a beastly demon that can be soothed by Tayla

In both worlds, the heroes spend most of the book trying to fight the urge to bond with the heroine; the language and banter are similar; the clothing and weapons are similar; one world has a hidden mansion, the other has a hidden hospital.

Anyway, maybe these are just characteristics of the genre and I just need to get over it! LOL

LOL ... It does come really close to the BDB books. I was having a hard time getting into #4. It wasn't bad or anything .... I guess the timing for me to read was off. I need to finish it. Sexy brothers vs. sexy brotherhood .... hmmmm .... they are just too darn sexy to choose. I'll take them all. LOL

I am done with . (Demon Self) I gave this book ★★★☆☆
I was kind-of disappointed with this book. I loved the whole concept of the book, but Betsy was more annoying than funny this time. Maybe it was just me. Oh .... and I REALLY hated the last chapter! How could she do that to *Sink Lair (he he Sinclair). It made me want to run in there a rescue him from the evil harpy. LOL I sure hope MaryJanice explains herself in the next book!

*Sink Lair is what Betsy calls Sinclair when she thinks is being too bossy. He HATES it. LOL

Lady Jaye - I have to thank you again for telling me how to do the stars. I LOVE THEM!

Welcome :D

How many more books are in this series, Audrey? Are you going to read all of them?

So far there are 10. I have really liked them. Betsy is funny and just a little annoying, this time it was more annoying. Also, she has this annoying shoe thing. I know women love there shoe, MaryJanice has Betsy annoying obsessed with designer shoes. That is the one thing I CAN'T stand about all the books, but in some places the little comments are funny .... I just wish it wasn't sooo much. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my shoes, but I don't want to read so much about them. I learned names of shoes designers I have never heard of. LOL Give my "Payless" any day ... cute and inexpensive, which Betsy hates. :-)
I would say give them a try. She does make me laugh out loud.

I just have to read #10, which I will be doing soon. I will let you know if MaryJanice redeems herself. LOL

I couldn't get past book 1 because I thought Betsy was annoying. :-)

I think what makes me like her, is that she so dumb, I can't help but laugh. LOL
In the first one she was very annoying.

Maybe I will try it again one of these days.

For the Demons shelf finished A Perfect Blood 3/3
I had more difficulty starting this one, even though the action starts right away. However, about 70 pages in or so it got better. In this one Rachel is more accepting of who she is now. Ivy and Jenks are moving on with their lives; I liked the dynamics of Ivy/Glenn and Jenks/Belle. (view spoiler)[ However with Glenn quitting the FIB and moving to AZ I don't think there will be anymore Ivy/Glenn. And on a couples note- I really, really like Trent now and want him to be with Rachel. Hoping it goes in that direction (hide spoiler)] Overall, I really liked this one and it ranks up there with Pale Demon as a favorite. 4*

Heh. At least one of us likes Kim Harrison's series enough to read more of the books. Glad you liked this one, Rachel. Did you like the first one when you read it? I thought Ivy liked women?....

Ivy is bisexual. I think the first couple of books were slower, things got really good with The Outlaw Demon Wails.

New shelf up: Paranormal Romance

Lots of choices for this one. Shall I finish off a series with ? Or continue the LOTU vs Psy-Changling series or ? It's been awhile since I've picked up either series. Choices, choices, choices! What to pick!

I am going to read . I've owned it for a while. I read the prequel first, and I wasn't wowed. So here's hoping I enjoy it and don't put up another grumpy review at the end of the week....or I might go with . It's here from the library waiting to be read.

I'm waiting for BoM from the library too, Rachel :). One of my GR friends says that even though it's not the mos interesting of the stories, it contains lots of useful info for the series and is still a good read.

I haven't read Nikki Styx, so no help there. And the one Showalter I read wasn't too riveting (the LOTU prequel :D) - so I'd go with BoM or the Nikki Styx book.

We earned another stamp! :-)

I have read The Darkest Night and wasn't at all wowed, however I did read The Darkest Kiss and thought it was a lot better.

I will read for paranormal romance, even though I wasn't crazy about the first (or actually it was the second ) IAD book.

I'll read this coming week. Am I right in thinking we can start reading straight away or do we need to wait for Monday?

i think so long as the shelf has been posted you can strt.

Lady Jaye wrote: "I am going to read . I've owned it for a while. I read the prequel first, and I wasn't wowed. So here's hoping I enjoy it and don't put up another grumpy review ..."

If you read this one , would you want to do a buddy read? We could both read for the shelf if you want....

The prequel is nothing like the series. The series is, IMO, great. I would highly suggest reading LOTU.

I will see what I can find. It will probably be whatever library books is due first. LOL

I have been stuck on teen books, lately. I have no idea why, but they are sweet, nice reads. The only thing that gets on my nerves is the sexual tension. I am a mother, but a realist reader too. I would love in my little world for all teens to wait until they get married, but I also know that isn't reality for most (not all) teens. I'm not saying get graphic, down and dirt or just to though it in just to ad a sex scene. Just make them a little more realistic on that account. Again this is just my opinion. LOL

CONGRATULATIONS, Second to None!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'demons'.

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

Good Job!! :D

YEAH!! WE ROCK! LOL

I have decided to read for the paranormal romance self.

Lady Jaye wrote: "i think so long as the shelf has been posted you can strt."

Thanks Lady Jaye!

Congrats on the stamp Seconds!

Thanks Sandra. It'll be good to have three in a line like some of the other teams :-)

For PNR shelf:

Done 3/4/12 3*
Where to start? I am pleasantly surprised that Sammy (after that last book, I had hoped he was gone for good) redeemed himself and made me like him. I felt Joe got off way too easy. He didn't seem sincere enough (to my tastes)in his apologies. A decent close to the series. My favorite remains book 2 A Match Made in Hell

Rachel, she couldn't get rid of Sammy because of the spin off series -

Dang, Rachel, you are FAST!

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Lady Jaye wrote: "I am going to read . I've owned it for a while. I read the prequel first, and I wasn't wowed. So here's hoping I enjoy it and don't put up anot..."

Oh sorry, I missed that post for some reason :(.
I'll be starting
tomorrow or wed. you still wanna do a buddy read? *sayyessayyessayyes*

Lady Jaye wrote: "Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Lady Jaye wrote: "I am going to read . I've owned it for a while. I read the prequel first, and I wasn't wowed. So here's hoping ..."

Sweet, let's do it:-) I'll plan on starting mid-week.