FL1: Team #2 ~ 2 Read or Not 2 Read

[Ezi]

Sorry ladies. I have been outside all day with the kids as it was 72 degrees here.

[Ezi]

Book:
Finished: Feb 16
Card/Color: Blue
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Review: I knew I would love this book from the previous book. Zarek was this stone cold bad ass that was banished to Alaska by Artemis due to his anti-social behaviors (more like sociopathic behaviors). For some reason, Acheron refused to give up on Zarek and this book was Acheron's final attempt at proving Zarek was worth keeping alive and keeping as a Dark Hunter.

Artemis and Acheron agreed to have Astrid judge Zarek's fitness to continue to live because many believe he is danger to other DH and humans in general.
What we got in this book was an inner look into the heart of a man so severely damaged by many, and a woman with a heart and touch soft enough to soothe Zarek's pain.
what a ride. WOW. Zarek and Astrid were definitely a great match. It's not exactly the same as Zsadist and Bella, but the passion was similar to me because the Hero and Heroine were so different.
This book is a must read and I will read the next book ASAP

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No Problem Ezi you have to get outside when the weather is that nice, I'm just getting home from work I'll get our review link ready and then go pick or card for this week

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Week 3:

StephB:Unravel Me ~ Tahereh Mafi(Feb 14, 4★)Review
Ezinwanyi:Dance with the Devil ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon(Feb 16, 4.5★)Review
~♥ Kat ♥~:False Memory ~ Dan Krokos(Feb 15, 4.5★)Review
Josie:Storm's Heart ~ Thea Harrison(Feb 13, 4.5★) Review
Dragana:Bled Dry ~ Erin McCarthy(Feb 12, 3★)Review

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OK Ladies MR. R must be in a super good mood for us tonight! :)

Week 4:
Card: Queen of Clubs(Fantasy Forward: Wing)
Space/Color: 101 Free Read

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We just got a major jump up the board we still might be able to win this one yet :D

I'll be back later with my book choice once I look at my TBR.

[Ezi]

I will read .

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Happy Weekend, Teamies! Another free read, huh? I'll pop back later with my choice. Hope everyone is doing well, has a great weekend and enjoys their book!

[Dragana]

Mr. R. is definitely spoiling us. :)
Since it's free read, I'll just let you know which book I start read after I finish the current one.

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I'm going to read for this weeks draw :)

[Ezi]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I will read ."

I am 50% done with mine. I hope to finish today and maybe post review tonight or tomorrow.

I don't want to be last again (LOL)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I'm looking forward to your review, Kat. I enjoyed that one.

I'm 1/2 way through mine as well, Ezi. Though, I've had to put it down, get off my butt, and get to work. :/ Boo!

I'm reading: .

[Josie]

I've finished my book



Title/Author: Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
Date finished: 19th February
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Don't read this if you're looking for a fluffy love story. It is kind of but it has bigger, more uncomfortable issues within it as well. To be honest, I can't really say anything plot-wise. I did see quite a lot of it coming (apart from one thing) but it's definitely more focused on healing from horrible events. I liked the book though, it's the second good book that I've read by the author so I'd definitely buy more from her.

[Dragana]

Nice review Josie, I was wondering about 'Hopeless'...

Nice pick Ezi, I got that one on my tbr for ages, looking forward to your review.

For this weeks free read book I'm going to read .

[Ezi]

Book: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
Finished: February 18th
Rating & Review: 3.5 stars.
I enjoyed this one. It wasn't as dark as I thought it would be and there wasn't as much sex either. It was a about a woman who did something bad and decided accept a demon's offer to "fix" the mess she made if she would sell her soul to him, becoming a succubus.
But I enjoyed the story and it flowed well.
I enjoyed the mystery and I enjoyed the "love triangle".
I will read book 2.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

What?! You enjoyed the love triangle? LOL! Nah, J/K! They make me cringe most times. I need to get back to that series and finish it up.

I've finished mine, but will need to pop back later w/my review.

Hope everyone's having a great week!

[Ezi]

The love triangle resolved so it was good. I can't wait for our next card

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I just started my book yesterday I'm a quarter of the way through it and so far I'm really enjoying it, lots of action.

I can't wait for the next draw either, I'm really enjoying this team challenge so far.

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Also I need to ask if one of you guys will be able to do the card draw on March 9th and take over my captain duties for that week cause I will be leaving for vacation on the 7th. I'll be back on the 15th and be able to resume my captain duties then :)

There will be Wi-Fi where I'm going so I'll be able to check in and see the card for that week but I'll be on my tablet so posting links and such will be impossible for me, I hope this won't be a problem :)

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Finished my Book I'll post my review tomorrow :)

[Dragana]

I'm struggling with , I will have to change it (I think I will dnf it, but I want to give it another try next week).

So I'm going to go with something that I know that I can read quick:

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Book: Altered by Jennifer Rush
Finished: Feb 20 2013
Rating: 5 stars

Week 4 Review: Altered by Jennifer Rush was a non-stop thrill ride from beginning to end. The story is about Anna and the four boys that are part of a government experiment. I don't want to say to much more about the plot cause I don't want to give anything away, suffice it to say that this book, for me anyway was fantastic.

I loved all the characters the quiet and mysterious Sam, dark and brooding Nick, the sweet and funny Cas and of course the philosopher that is Trev, these boys together make a formidable group of Altered people, with skills that go beyond the norm.

Anna's part in the story is by far the most interesting and I never for a second would of figured out her roll in it all before MS. Rush divulged that secret.

All in all this was a no holes barred, action adventure story that left me wanting more immediately after I finished, my only complaint is I now have to wait until Jan 2014 for the next book!!

[Ezi]

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "Also I need to ask if one of you guys will be able to do the card draw on March 9th and take over my captain duties for that week cause I will be leaving for vacation on the 7th. I'll be back on th..."

Have fun on vacation.

whose gonna fill in for Kat?

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I'm starting to get excited about going with just under 2 weeks left before I leave, I have to start thinking about what to pack :)

[Ezi]

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I'm starting to get excited about going with just under 2 weeks left before I leave, I have to start thinking about what to pack :)"

As little as possible. Since you are on vacation, no one will notice that you wore the same outfit 2 days ago. if they do, what do you care since you will never see them again (LMAO).

you need room in your suitcase for your souvenirs.

I find that I never wear 1/3rd of the stuff i bring, so now I travel really light. you can use the same skirt with different tops etc.
the only thing you need in abundance is underwear and toothpaste.

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Very true, and as I'm going down to the dominican all I really need is shorts, tees/tank tops and swimsuits

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wow I can't believe it's almost time for a new card draw already, we are still waiting for 2 reviews but there is still lots of time left :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Glad you enjoyed ALTERED, Kat. I liked that one too. Very interesting story and it pulled me in quickly.

I'm sorry, but I will not be able to fill in for you. We're moving that week and I'm sure it will be chaotic.

Can someone fill in for Kat @ Mar 9th?

Back soon with my review.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Chicagoland Vampires #7 by Chloe Neill
Space: 101/Free Read
Read: 19 Feb
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review:

House Rules picks up three days before the house split from the Greenwich Presidium. The Cadogan House vamps are on the verge of becoming Rogues. Merit's life is as chaotic as ever. (view spoiler)[

She's fighting her jealousy of Lacey, who's back at Ethan's request, for the GP meeting. Although Ethan's asked her back for purely strategic reasons, she's still hot for Master. She does whatever she can to turn Ethan against Merit and convince Merit she's not good enough for Ethan. Her efforts are made easier when she spots Merit meeting with Jonas and scents a blood exchange between the two. Their exchange, done for the Red Guard initiation, was not romantic, but Lacey doesn't know that and she's able to sway Ethan with the news. Add to that Ethan's shock when he learns of Merit's commitment to the RG and you have yet another wedge between these two who just can't seem to get a break.

While I felt sorry for Merit, I was frustrated by her decision to tell Ethan about the RG. It's a clandestine group and after less than a day she's already spilled the beans about her membership. WTH? She couldn't think of something else to tell Ethan? She had to know that she'd have to lie people, including Ethan, to protect the secret. I get that she is trying to remain honest with Ethan. But, were that the case, wouldn't she have explained her decision PRIOR TO Lacey poking her nose in and causing trouble? Why wait? She knew she'd be joining and going through the initiation, but didn't say anything to him until forced to do so. For this reason, I cannot applaud her honesty. (hide spoiler)]

In addition to her house and heart issues, Merit is trying to help find out who is behind the death of vampire pairs. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the killings. She turns to each of her contacts, hoping someone can help solve the mystery, but each lead turns out to be a dead end (no pun intended).

I loved the Luc and Lindsey bits. And, I enjoyed the interaction, if brief, with Gabriel and his pack. I'm looking forward to Biting Bad in August. I love it when more than one book is released in a year's time.

[Dragana]

Steph wrote: "Can someone fill in for Kat @ Mar 9th?"

I can fill in although the same problem remains, since the card drawing time is middle of the night for me, I can post after 6-7 hours. But if you don't find anyone who can do it sooner/quicker I can help.

ETA: I finished my book, review a little bit later today. :)

[Josie]

Sorry I haven't been around much! My diss is in for Tuesday (wooo!) so after that I'll probably be around a lot more :D

I can probably do it - maybe if whoever is first here posts something like "about to pick a card" so we don't have two people do it at once, then the earlier people can get on with reading. Does this make sense? My brain is pretty fried lol ;)

[Dragana]

Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe
Date finished: 22.Feb.2013.
Rating: 4 stars

Abigail was sick as a child and as consequence is now deaf. Church preaches that it is a sign of demonic possession, so she must hide her affliction by reading from lips. Shunned by her parents, her only comfort and friend was her sister Emily, who got married tot the highlander in Moon Awakening, the first book this series. Now Abigail is also sent to Scotland because her marriage is arranged by English king himself and should seal the peace between English and Scottish people. But how is she going to hide that she is deaf in new unknown environment? And if English church labeled her as a demon, what are cruel highlander tribes going to do to her?

Children of the Moon series is highlander historical romance series with a little bit of paranormal (because highlander tribes have shifters living in them). Lucy Monroe, as usual, weaves a sweet and sizzling romance story between main characters and spices it up with romance between side-characters and murder/conspiracy plots.
I must admit Moon Craving is my favorite book in this series, I really liked Abigail who was just the kind of heroine I like: smart, resourceful, stubborn... IO will definitely come back for more. :)

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Dragana I think you miss typed your finished date in your review :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Good Luck for Tuesday Josie!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Woohoo! Good luck, Josie!! I'll be keepin' ya in my thoughts and know you'll do well.

maybe if whoever is first here posts something like "about to pick a card" so we don't have two people do it at once, then the earlier people can get on with reading. <-- Sounds like a plan. If anyone pops online and doesn't see a card draw has been done, please draw and let us know what ya get. We'll all go off of that, if that works for everyone.

[Ezi]

:goodluck Josie and job well done in advance!

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Week 4:

StephB:House Rules ~ Chloe Neill(Feb 19, 4★)Review
Ezinwanyi:Succubus Blues ~ Richelle Mead(Feb 18, 3.5★)Review
~♥ Kat ♥~:Altered ~ Jennifer Rush(Feb 20, 5★)Review
Josie:Hopeless ~ Colleen Hoover (Feb 19, 4★)Review
Dragana:Moon Craving ~ Lucy Monroe(Feb 22, 4★)Review

[Dragana]

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "Dragana I think you miss typed your finished date in your review :)"

Yep date and rating. Sorry I was sleepy. Fixed it. :)

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No problem, I just wanted to be sure.

Only a few more hours and we get our new card :)

[[deleted user]]

OK Girls I'm off to pick our Card for this week, I'm picking it a little early as I'm going to a family dinner and I didn't want to hold anyone up with finding there books for this week :)

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Week 5:
Card Drawn: 4 of clubs
Space/Color: 105 Yellow

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I'll make my book selection when I get home later :D

[Ezi]

Question: does this have sufficient yellow ?

[Dragana]

I never thought yellow would be such a tough color to find. o.O
I know I am stretching it, but does have enough yellow? What do you think?

[Ezi]

I think it should work Dragana!

[Dragana]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I think it should work Dragana!"

I don't know I'm going to sleep on it. :) But I think I'm going to change my choice in the morning.
I found some helpful lists on listopia. :)
- Yellowest Books Ever
- In Love With Yellow/ Orange Covers!

I am not sure about your cover I would say it's half black half yellow, so maybe it can work...

[Ezi]

Dragana wrote: "Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I think it should work Dragana!"

I don't know I'm going to sleep on it. :) But I think I'm going to change my choice in the morning.
I found some helpful lists on lis..."

I asked about mine in the discussion thread and got approval. You should too!

[Ezi]

Reading Faith Hunter's Blood Cross (Book 2, Jane Yellowrock)

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Ok my choice for this week is going to be , I think it has enough yellow in it :)

[Ezi]

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "Ok my choice for this week is going to be , I think it has enough yellow in it :)"

Aren't you going out of town?