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Oct 07, 2012 08:51AM
Updated to here. Off to put in for our Urban Fantasy Stamp. :)
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Belinda wrote: "Ok. So I left the decision to my mr randomiser (hubby). I'm reading once burned by jeaniene frost :D"That was a good book! Loved both Leila and Vlad.
JenniferJ wrote: "Have either of you read any of this series? Do they get ANY better?"
Nope, but I tried reading another book by Cast and never got through it.
Finished my vampire book! Book: The Renfield Syndrome
Shelf: Vampires
Finished: 10/7/12
Rating: 4 stars
Minor spoilers from the first book, Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between.
This was a quick, engaging read. Continuing right from where book one ended, Rhiannon has just been screwed over by a demon and sent 101 years into the future. While I don't generally buy the time travel business in stories, this one worked for me.
Rhiannon finds herself in a post-apocalypic world where humans are going extinct and creepy crawlies run the place. She meets Carter, who decides in a non-attractive alpha way that Rhiannon is to be his mate, she needs to find Disco to fulfill the terms of her demon debt and if possible, find a way to go back in time to undo some damage. A lot to deal with in a short amount of time.
Disco is absent from a lot of the book, but we get to know Paine, his second in command a lot better. I like his character a lot, but not sure I like where the story went with him. Hoping we don't head into a love triangle situation with him, Rhiannon and Disco.
This series is on the darker side, there's a lot of violence and crappy people who have done terrible things to others. A good example is with Rhiannon's sister Jennifer, whose story is heartbreaking. I'm hoping Rhiannon gets some closure with her past at some point. It's not all depressing and sad though, the book is actually really fun and entertaining, despite the dark moments.
I'm a bit unsatisfied with the ending since so many storylines are left open. I almost feel like I stopped in the middle of a book instead of the end. But I guess that means book 3 will be read soon!
Shelf = Vampires
Book Read = Natural Instincts by S.J. Frost
Date Finished = 10/7/12
Rating = ★★★★½
Basic Review
This was a fun book with vampires that I would have had no clue about based on the cover. It certainly didn't make me think that this would be a paranormal book.
I liked the action in this book, and the unrequited love of an old friend of one of the heros. I loved that the author left me unsure in the story if he would be good or bad.
The reason I knocked off ½ a star was because I was a little frustrated that one of the heros got away with something I didn't think he should have...
Since I don't want to spoil the plot, I will substitute in my own story to convey my frustration :)
Teenager is asked by mother and father where the cookie jar has gone to. Teenager cooly tells mother and father that she surely didn't eat any cookies. How would she know? She's on a diet.
Later that night, mother and father walk into the kitchen and see cookie-bits scattered throughout the kitchen and the cookie jar laying on the floor. The teenager sits next to the jar with cookie-crumbs smeared all over her face.
Instead of the mother and father acknowledging that clearly the teenager knew the cookie jar was there, and has now caused all sorts of cookie-chaos, instead they thank the teenager and say: "It's a good think you remembered to buy the milk we asked for at the grocery store. Cookies deserve milk".
Yes, this story has nothing to do with the plot of the book, but I think you would understand why I would be wondering why the parents would not acknowledge that the teenager was sitting in a pile of cookies after outright lying a few hours earlier and saying she wouldn't deign to eat them.
Putting that aside, it was a great book and I plan to continue the series. :)
(ETA: This is about the PC Cast book/series that Jennifer J read...way out of orderOOPS!)I haven't...I've kind of been reluctant to pick it up for some reason.
Great reviews ladies! I may pick up Book 2 eventually but I'm in no hurry like with some series. :(Updated to here. Hope everybody had a nice weekend! :)
Wow! Can't believe some of you ladies have finished your vampire shelf reads already!! O.oYep, hubby is a great randomiser!! Although he may have been biased this time round as the night huntress series were originally his and I'm reading them after several recommendations.....
CONGRATULATIONS, Lucky 13!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'urban-fantasy'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamp Luckies!
Yay for a stamp!Belinda, Saturday was my first free day in weeks, so I sat home and just read. It was pretty fantastical :D
JenniferJ wrote: "Have either of you read any of this series? Do they get ANY better?I love P.C. Cast but I am not fond of this series...
I will probably be reading At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost for the vampire shelf, but that may change. I've been at my folks house all weekend with the girls, so I'll make more progress on my books this week! I'm hoping to knock out my 2 Patricia Briggs books by Friday!
Here's my review for the vampire shelf: Book: once burned by jeaniene frost
Finished:9/10/12
Shelf: vampires
Stars: 4
Review:
Not one of the best jeaniene frost novels. I'd heard so many good reports, maybe my expectations were too high. There were a few laugh out moments but they seemed to confined to one area of the book. A nice quick read and the cameo by cat and bones was oh so short. Overall a good read, I did enjoy learning more about vlad's past thou.
Death's Mistress by Karen Chance
Shelf: Vampires
Date finished: 10/9/12
Rating: ★★★★★
Thoughts:
I love Dory! There is no Pritkin, but Dorina, combined with L-C make up for it. I'm so tempted to just end this review right here by saying, "It's great. Read it." "NOW...unless you haven't read Midnight's Daughter, in which case, read it, NOW." End.
I have thoroughly enjoyed Karen Chance's novels since my arm got twisted into reading them (*whine* but I've got so many started series to catch up on...can't possibly start this one yet...well...I'm caught up on hers, except for the pretty-pretty copy of Fury's Kiss that's awaiting me...SHELF!) and kicking myself because I'm gonna be caught up real soon on Dorina, and then waiting....waiting...waiting.
Dorina is kick-*ss from the start...and when she's around, the action never, seriously~NEVER, lets up. Someone is going after senate members, and dhampir Dorina had better figure out who really, really fast or most of those she rather reluctantly cares about will end up dead. At some point in the book, you can't help but suspect WHO/WHAT is doing them in, but the trip to the unveiling is filled with nice little twists, hilarious moments and some touching points.
Many favorite moments, but this one has me DYING to read the next one (SHELF!)..."What are you saying? That I can't corrupt you?" Well...my vote is to give it 110% effort.
I'll be reading the next one. Just trying to decide if I can wait a bit, or will dive in tomorrow! (tonight?)
Judithe, I'm 88% done with Fury's Kiss and as Lethal says ~ Awesomesauce!! It is just that good!
*Updated to here.I'm about 3/4 done with my vamp book I forgot to post I was reading...
○Shelf = Free Space
○Book: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
○Completed: 10/9/2012
○Rating: ****
○Review: I love Merecedes, but I wasn't as impressed with this book than I was with the other ones. My favorite is still Iron Kissed, but I liked Sam's plot line in this book. Will definately start the next one ASAP.
I think I have Midnight's Daughter at home somewhere. Maybe I should read that for my free space book? I'm trying to read more off the piles in my closet...
Definitely, Viv! I kicked myself for not starting it sooner...and can no longer wait on the off-chance it might be on the shelf still days off!
I just started it today, but only a few pages in. All the hoopla over book 3 got me curious :)
I'm LOVING book 3! I have things I HAVE to do tonight...and can barely put it down...I'm hoping webpages will load slower so I can sneak in a paragraph while I'm being "responsible" (OK, checkin' in with my team is one of those responsible & fun things!)
○Shelf = Favorite Author
○Book: River Marked by Patricia Briggs
○Completed: 10/11/2012
○Rating: ****
○Review: I don't think I liked this book as much as the others, Adam gets in the way a lot. I like that she's married and happy now, but I felt like this whole book was nothing but Adam worrying about Mercy. I enjoyed it though, I'll definately read the next one. I read the first book from her other series and I liked that one a lot too. I hope her two series don't become so similar that they're predictable. I like how Mercedes was a loner and Alpha & Omega were a team.
For this week's shelf, Series Catch-Up, I'm going to read the latest Jane Jameson book by Molly Harper - Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors.
After having it waitlisted for about two months, Feast of Fools is finally on my reader....and the perfect choice for today's shelf.
BTW, here are the deets if you haven't been to the main page yet!Shelf #5 ~ 10/14/12: 'Series Catch-up'
DIRECT LINK: This is a personal shelf, not a Goodreads shelf.
This is a personal shelf, not a GR shelf. So, as long as the book is 200+ pgs, part of a series and book 2 or higher in that series it's acceptable.
Also, it is not a "winning shelf", and not really spectacular for us this week (but who knows what Mr. R will toss out next week!)
Yay!!! Shelf!!What a good one! I've got the new BDB calling so I'll be reading lover reborn by J.R. Ward
Lucky you!!Mine's on it's way...waiting..waiting..waiting!
Was just checking stuff...we're ready for our Favorite Author stamp! Hooray! And Free Space & Vampires are almost done! Go Luckies!
It's not the newest one Judith. Just new to paperback. And yay for the new stamp!!
Yeah, mine arrived the other day, but I'm only up to Lover Avenged.
New Shelf was announced: Shelf #5 ~ 10/14/12: 'Series Catch-up'
I'm going to read Insurgent by Veronica Roth.
I was thinking of reading Insurgent too! Been meaning to read it for awhile. Though I'm reading Midnight's Daughter right now and depending on the ending might go for book 2 after.
Belinda wrote: "It's not the newest one Judith. Just new to paperback. And yay for the new stamp!!"
Tohrment's book? That's the one that arrived today....
I finished my book, but haven't had time to write a review! Probably tomorrow night. In about 7 hours, I'm "single" for the next some odd months! Packing is done. Loose ends are mostly tied up, have a new address for spouse (and contacts just in case..he's going to do re-construction (diving-type) in an area devastated by the 3/11 earthquake/tsunami), and wishing he weren't such a technophobe...speaking is great, but some things I'd rather he just sent as cell-mail...and he's a little "challenged" that way! After the last few stressful months, this is definitely a CHEERS moment! So review will wait until the bottle of wine is finished and slept off!
ETA: He's headed to work...and we're quite happy about this job! If it works out well, there will be more, much more...whew.
Free space done and we're ready for our stamp!Midnight's Daughter
Finished 10.15.12
2.5 stars
Maybe my expectations were too high, maybe I just don't care much for Karen Chance. I read two of the Cassie Palmer books and only know that because I rated them. Since they left no lasting impression on me, I'm guessing this author isn't ever going to get on my favorites list.
Back to Midnight's Daughter. There was so much going on in this book, it was just too much for my simple brain. Dory starts off trying to find her missing roommate, gets coerced into hunting down Uncle Dracula by her father, and is forced to work with a well-sculpted vampire who scorns her for what she is. I was fine with that. Then came Fae drama, war with the mages, mutated animals, and an out of nowhere attraction between her and Louis Cesare. And the flashbacks, endlessly getting beat to almost death, and the blackout rages. No kitchen sink, but there was a bubble bath in a fountain followed by magical wine.
There was a lot going on, and I found myself losing interest and skimming paragraphs at a time. That's not usually a good thing in a book this short.
Some random thoughts:
Claire's return and story was a bit of a wtf moment.
The sudden attraction and feelings between Dory and Frenchie weren't believable.
Radu might be one of my favorite characters to come out of the book.
And I might have a soft spot for Stinky.
There was a lot of time devoted to a struggle between Dory and flying carpet chair thing.
Though it seems like I didn't enjoy this much, I am slightly curious to see if I would like the next one more. If I don't, I think my time with this author will be over.
Woohooooo ladies! Way To Go!!! I just put in for not 1 but 2 stamps! (Free Space and Favorite Author.)Updated to here. As always double check your progress behind me. Progress List
Yay for 2 stamps!! My series catch-up will be
. Though early in the game, I'm calling Rhiannon's Law my fun series find for this round.
CONGRATULATIONS, Lucky 13!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Free Space' and 'Favorite Author'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on both stamps Luckies!
My bad judithe. It is new to paperback but I thought another hardcover had come out in the meantime. So far it's slow going :( to much work not enough reading time...
Belinda wrote: "My bad judithe. It is new to paperback but I thought another hardcover had come out in the meantime. So far it's slow going :( to much work not enough reading time..."Not at all...ditto that, but there is another hardback out/coming out...can't remember!
But, which kind of "slow" is it... a "killing me cause things are interfering with my reading" or "no prob at all?
Trying to figure out what to pick up after the current read...
Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
Shelf: Series Catch Up
Date finished: 10/14/12
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
I quite enjoy Rachel Caine's series', but it is ALWAYS a good idea to have the next on hand. She seems to like cliffhangers, a lot. The action does pick up almost immediately in the next book, without too much background so it's not painful to read them back-to-back.
However, I've been reading Morganville vamps through the library. A couple of slow readers/months(!) later, this finally arrived in my bookreader. (I DID read it immediately, and quickly return it for the sake of the other 5 or 6 wait-listed people behind me). The next two are on-hold...still waiting.
This was a nice, twisty addition to Claire Danvers' vampire adventures. Amelie's nasty vamp dad has come to town, and set everyone on edge. The Long Game is in play, but Claire, with her very mortal viewpoint, is not so happy with what the vamps consider "acceptable" losses/sacrifices. She jumps in, and along with the usual gang, things go from bad to insane...and have to wait for the next book to find out how it will play out with Daddy-not-so-dearest.
That sounds a bit...hmmm...but I enjoy these reads quite a bit. They're quick and fun, and hard to put down. The bad part is waiting when you want to pick up the next one immediately!
I really want to sit and just read this - it's killing me that I don't have the time. I'm only 100 pages in and that's not nearly far enough for my liking!
Got it...so maybe bump it up, but start it when I have a nice block of reading time! Hope you find more reading time soon!
Hopefully you'll get more time to read soon!I read a little of my book during a break today and I decided 20 minutes of reading is NOT better than nothing. It's like a teaser and a little unsatisfying, lol. I much prefer to have an actual large chunk of time to read, even though that usually ends up late at night and cutting into sleep hours.
My best reading time is when I tuck in for the night but if it gets real good I hate to quit reading and hubby usually has to start complaining about the light before I quit. lol
Finished my free choice read last night, but need to think about my rating. I really enjoyed the second half of the book, but I had an issue with some stuff in the beginning that's bugging me more as time goes by. Will think about it and post a review :)
Going great guns on by book now. Just over halfway of the gigantic 600+ read :) it is really hard to put this down now and it reminds me of why I love the BDB and how much I love all the characters involved in this universe <3
Woo Hoo!
At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
Shelf: Vampires
Finished: 10/18/2012
Rating: ***
Review: I had a hard time getting into this one. I think the missions kept distracting me, so now that she's quit her FBI job and is going to focus on Bone's lineage will make the storyline better.
New shelf is up! Demons - sorry can't figure out the link while i'm on my phone :S
Got about 150 left of lover reborn for the vampire shelf and then I'll read succubus revealed by richelle mead for the demon shelf.
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