R6: Team #5 ~ High-Fivers

[Kate]

Oohh... it's that good? Then I've decided:

My book for the Free Space shelf is: Some Girls Bite using option (3) A book off of the group's bookshelf: Any shelf or tag; No date restriction - books added at anytime may be chosen

It's on the vampire, first in a series, witches-magic shelves.

[Heather (Heatso)]

Eck! Now I really want to read it! I swear it was like $4 on kindle a few months ago, I should have gotten it then. I think I'm going to go with Angelfall for this category (since I could get it free from amazon prime lending library), and maybe try to find it at my library for another one.

I think I'm going to read for the free space, its on the young-adult shelf.

[Lina]

I'm not sure how this works as far as bundles go?
I have as an ebook, but I'd like to just read the first story Poison Study from that bundle. Would this still count as one book? Or would I have to read the whole thing as with anthologies?

[Kate]

I'm pretty sure you can just read the first one and it would count. It's over 200 pages and is on the list as a separate book.

[Lina]

Cool! Thanks Kate :-)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Definitely read just the one, in Study series case they are all more than 200 pages.

[Lina]

:-D Thanks Sandra!

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Alyssa may I make a recommendation :) I just finished reading Obsidian and Onyx by Jennifer Armentrout and Loved them both, it's a fantastic series :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I finished my Kick-Ass Heroine shelf today (9/16) and gave it 3 stars.

Review:
Another good book in a great, and long series. This time Eve and Peabody are looking for dirty cops. You are told who the bad guys are pretty close to the beginning so most of the book is about how to prove it. Eve takes a look at what it means to command/lead. I would have liked a little more pay off at the end.

[Kate]

That's a series that I'm always debating whether or not I should start it or not. It looks really good.

But then I always get intimidated by just how many books there are... Once I start a series I usually feel compelled to finish it.

[Lina]

I've read the first three of the In Death series, and I like them... but I don't love them like everyone else seems to. And I'm the same way, Kate, so it bothers me that it feels like hard work to keep going with them sometimes.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

I'm the same...like it but no undying love. I've started it, but going slowly~now up to book 3, LOL! Hopefully will catch up before I kick the bucket, but not too worried about it either way!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I get my In Death's from the library, so I've read all out of order, which hasn't stopped my enjoyment of the series, read just over half of them. Now going back and reserving the ones I've missed, but definitely don't feel any pressure. Just think of them as you would a homicide TV cop show.

[Cathy]

I'm going to read Poison Study for this shelf.

[Kate]

Week 1: Kick-ass Heroine

Book: Frostbite by Richelle Mead

Rating: ★★★★
Finished: 18th September, 2012
Review:I loved the first one book in the series and this was a great follow-up. Rose is just as feisty and strong. Lissa's entertaining and I liked the development of her powers, her relationship with Christian and her accepting her position amongst the Moroi as the representative for the Dragomir Royal Family.

This book is a lot more concerned with the politics of the race as well as their evil enemy, the Strigoi, with less attention paid to the dynamics of high school. I liked how the series is progressing and I can't wait to read the third book however I missed Rose interacting with the rest of the students at St. Vladimir's.

In terms of action - this book had a lot. There was a lot of violence, murder and a fantastic fight scene towards the end of the book that near broke my heart. I loved the new characters of Tasha and Adrian who were introduced and I can't wait to read the next book to see what we find out next - about the world of the Vampires and about just what happens next in Rose's life romantically.

[Lina]

Woohoo Kate! First off the bat for the team!

[Alyssa]

Thanks for the recommendation, Kat!

I ended up picking for the Kick-Ass Heroine shelf.

I'm definitely gonna try to get to some time soon though.

I have no idea what I'm going to pick for my Free Space book yet, but I'll figure it out soon.

[Alyssa]

Soo.... I think I've caught most of what everyone has said they're planning on reading so far. Check it out for me HERE.

I think one I was confused on was CaroB. Are you reading ? And if yes, is it for the Free Space or Kick-Ass Heroine shelf?

[Kate]

That's right with respect to my books, Alyssa :)

Now I just need to wait for the postman to deliver Some Girls Bite...

[Lina]

I'm reading Poison Study for this week's shelf, Alyssa. I'm still ummm-ing and ahhh-ing over the Free Space but I hope to have it knocked over by middle of next week :-)

[Heather (Heatso)]

I'm reading for this weeks shelf :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

CaroB wrote: "Woohoo Kate! First off the bat for the team!"

Huh?!?

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Alyssa wrote: "Soo.... I think I've caught most of what everyone has said they're planning on reading so far. Check it out for me HERE...."

I'm reading for the free space. :)

[Alyssa]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "CaroB wrote: "Woohoo Kate! First off the bat for the team!"

Huh?!?"

Oh yeah, I meant to say something yesterday. While Kate did an awesome job knocking out her Kick-Ass Heroine book, Diane was actually the first one to read her book. She finished it like the same day as the shelf announcement! (I'm sorry, Diane, we must have missed it because others were still picking their books. You just finished soo fast!)

Anyways, great job to both Diane and Kate for reading super fast. Enjoy your Free Space books!

[Alyssa]

Kate wrote: "That's right with respect to my books, Alyssa :)

Now I just need to wait for the postman to deliver Some Girls Bite..."

Waiting sucks....

[Alyssa]

Got us all updated again.

If you decide to change your book for whatever reason, no worries. Just let me know. I've done it too. Picked one right away and then found something better later.

[Lina]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "CaroB wrote: "Woohoo Kate! First off the bat for the team!"

Huh?!?"

Ohmygosh! Sorry Diane! I'm such a doofus!

[Alyssa]

It's pretty quiet in here.... *hears a cricket chirping in a corner* That means everyone is reading hard, right? :-P

I'm just checking on you all. I'm about half way through my kick-ass read. Hope to be done maybe tomorrow evening. (For once I don't have to work at 3:30AM on Sunday morning!! Party!!)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

CaroB wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "CaroB wrote: "Woohoo Kate! First off the bat for the team!"

Huh?!?"

Ohmygosh! Sorry Diane! I'm such a doofus!"

No problem :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I finished my free space (it is on the group's bookshelf) read today (9/22) and gave it 3 stars. Here's hoping for a shelf call today with Drink Deep on it because there better be some payoff.

Review:Well that was certainly some ending. (view spoiler)[Here's hoping for some miracle resurrect the dead from ashes cure in book 5. (hide spoiler)]. I like this series. I like that Merit tries to do what is best for her house and city, not necessarily what is best for her or the GP. I like the group she has around her, they all bring something to the table even in books where they stay mostly in the background. I'm not fond of the fact that every hot guy/supernatural seems to fall for Merit, but that is fairly common in UF. I like the bits of Chicago that come out in the books, like the food in this one. It will be interesting to see how human/vampire relations play out in the future.

[Alyssa]

Yay, Diane! You're kicking all of our butts! I still haven't even picked a Free Space read....

Almost new shelf time. I think there's probably a pretty good chance you'll get a shelf that has on it, Diane. I think that series is on a lot of shelves. Unless we get one of those wild card shelves where you have to pick a New2You author or the First in Series book.

[Alyssa]

*drumroll* And the new shelf is...... Favorite Author. (This is a personal shelf. Any book (200+ pgs) written by one of your favorite authors is allowed. Please let us know if you have any questions.)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

This shelf is always tough for me. I'm usually fairly caught up on my favorite authors, and unfortunately, Chloe Neill and Drink Deep don't qualify. I'm thinking of reading either or . Any recommendations?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I loved them both Diane, in fact I'm re-reading for my read this shelf.

[Lina]

I''ve finished for the Kick-ass Heroine shelf. I'll post my review shortly.
I'll be reading for my Free Space read and I'll be reading something from Kristen Ashley for this week's shelf. Probably

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Sandra wrote: "I loved them both Diane, in fact I'm re-reading for my read this shelf."

Hmmm, if it is worth a re-read so quickly, it must be good...

[Heather (Heatso)]

I know that PNR and UF are encouraged but I happen to have some library books of some of my fav authors right now so would Hide and Seek or Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim be ok? Or does it need to still have a paranormal theme?

If not no biggie, I have tons of other books to choose from :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Read whatever you fancy Heather, PNR/UF is encouraged just so others can add more to their TBR.

The shelf is favorite author and that is the only criteria, apart from the 200 minimum page limit.

[Kate]

I always find personal shelves harder to choose a book than the other ones...

I'll have to give this one some thought. Most of my favourite authors I have read all the books that have out because I can't help but read them the week they're released.

[Heather (Heatso)]

Sandra wrote: "Read whatever you fancy Heather, PNR/UF is encouraged just so others can add more to their TBR.

The shelf is favorite author and that is the only criteria, apart from the 200 minimum page limit."

Great thank you! I just wanted to make sure

[Alyssa]

I'm jealous of those of you who are reading .... Wish I had it, cuz I've been missing that world since I finished a few months ago. *whines* Now I have to hunt around for something.... Too many to choose from....

[Alyssa]

I finished my Kick-Ass book, but I'm too tired to right <---- (I couldn't even spell write right....) a review that doesn't solely consist of me squealing like a little girl about how much I loved . Somehow I don't think just saying "Squeeeeeeeeee!!!!!" counts as a review. (I don't need any ninjas with whips coming after me.) Lol.

[Kate]

Oh Alyssa... I know exactly how you feel :P

I often mind myself having to restrain my inner fangirl to keep from my reviews just being squeals of excitement when I finish reading books that I loved that much!

Glad you enjoyed Mercy!

[Alyssa]

I finished for the Kick-Ass Heroine shelf on 9/22/12.

Rating: ★★★★★ + ♥♥♥♥♥

Review: I loved it. I think even more than the others before it.... I read the whole second half of it in one sitting last night. It was just.... fantastic.

Adam and Mercy just made me go "Aww...." like the whole time.

It was cool to get some concrete information about Mercy's background. I thought all the new characters were pretty awesome.

Now, I'm all sad, cuz I wish there was another out that I could read. I'm definitely going to be pre-ordering the next one. Can't wait.

Squeeeee!!!! (I just had to squeal once....) :-D

[Alyssa]

And we're updated.

We've halfway earned our Kick-Ass Heroine stamp.

I didn't fill in anyone's choices for Favorite Author, because it seemed like you all were choosing between a couple of good books. So, I'll fill it in later.

I'm off to start on .

[Cathy]

I finished Poison Study for my Kick-Ass Heroine 9/21/12. A friend had recommended it and she was right. I loved it!! 5 stars! Wonderful strong female lead character with a great supporting cast. I don't like the whole deal with the commander, especially the way she pays back the great favor Yelena does for her. Can't wait to read the next book after the way things ended.

[Lina]

Shelf 1: KICK-ASS HEROINE

Book: Poison Study, read from


Rating: ★★★★
Finished: 21st September, 2012
Review: I must admit I'm not usually a fan of Young-Adult fiction, but having heard so many things about this series, I was curious to read it and this shelf gave me the perfect excuse to begin with the first book. What I found was a well-woven world of courtly intrigue, an intelligent but tortured heroine who is finding her strengths and her place in her new life, and an unexpected romance. The writing was great, the plot sucked me in and left me wanting to read further. I went straight into Assassin Study, and plan on starting Magic Study this week. As is often the case with a good book, I was left thinking, "Why didn't I read this sooner?"

[Lina]

Shelf 2: FAVOURITE AUTHOR

Book: Creed


Rating: ★★★
Finished: 24th September, 2012
Review: This was a 3.5 stars read for me, from an author who is usually a solid 4 star read. It's not that I didn't like the book. I did. Let's face it, Kristen Ashley even on a bad day knows how to weave a good yarn with some ass kicking of bad guys and some steamy sex scenes to boot :-) But it was less than I was hoping for.

I loved Sylvie's character. She. kicked. ass. And it's so novel to see a female lead in a Kristen Ashley book (apart from Jules in Rock Chick Renegade), who can lead. Who can be tough, who smokes, who can separate her heart from her body and who swears. Because she is meant to be a badass, through her job and through her own perceptions of herself, so for me, it worked. I found it refreshing to see a heroine who wasn't a cookie-cutter version of every other and whose history completely explained why she had become the way she was.

What disappointed me was that the plot (except for the backstory) and the hero seemed so much like others in the K.A. lineup... Don't get me wrong, there's an element of "if it aint broke don't fix it" going on here, because I have to say K.A.'s heroes are smokin' hot! But I felt that in trying to get these two characters together, they changed from the tough bad-ass H/h we meet at the beginning of the book into something too mushy. I loved the angst, loved the backstory, loved the characters at the beginning of the book. But when I finished, I was left flat and wondering if K.A. has started writing from a formula. I hope not.

[Cathy]

For this week's shelf, Favorite Author, I will read Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning.

For my free space I will read Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands.

[Kate]

Finally decided - I'll read by Kelley Armstrong as my book for Favourite Author

I always like when I can manage to finish a series :D