R7: Team #8 ~ Octing Up

[Midu]

Thanks Steph!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats Octing Up!

[Carlyn]

Finished: 24/07/13
Rating: ★★★
Shelf: Dystopian

It took me a little to get into this one but I did like it. I liked the concept and the different sort of characters. It was good to see something a little different. I liked Karou as a main character but the plot unravelled for me very quickly. I will be reading the next instalment.

[Daffodil]

Yeah! Off to request another stamp.

O22 Dystopian 5/5
Stamp Received: Requested
Daffodil Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh, 7-14-13, 5 stars, Review
Vilda Revived by Cat Patrick, 7-17-13, 3 stars, Review
Midu 1984 by George Orwell, 7-14-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor, 7-24-13, 3 stars, Review
Danie Hollowland by Amanda Hocking, 7-13-13, 4 stars, Review

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Octing Up!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'dystopian'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Daffodil]

Thanks!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome :) WTG, ladies!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats Octing Up!

[Midu]

thanks,Sandra!

[Danie]

Woohoo! This shelf is supernatural. All we need is Reader's Choice to win!!! Hurry guys!

[Midu]

will be reading

[Midu]

Shelf: Supernatural
Book:
Date Read: 28-07-13
Rating: ★★★
Review:
* Neil Gaiman can make the simplest of stories sound magical and this one was no different.
* You feel how lonely Bod must be and yet you crack up at the humor in the story.
* Silas reminded me of Mr. Crispin from the Darren Shan novels, dunno why.
* Jack, all of em, were terrifying!

[Carlyn]

Finished:27/7/13
Rating:★★★★★
Shelf: Aliens

What can I say Sherrilyn Kenyon is one of my favourite authors and she very rarely misses for me and this one was no exception! Great characters and great story. Tortured heroes is something that Sherrilyn excels at and she did it again in this book although what I like best about the characters in this book is the dry sarcastic humour. Loved this book and of course I will be reading the next one.

[Carlyn]

For supernatural I will be reading

[Daffodil]

Great job everyone, we're ready for another stamp!

N11 Aliens 5/5
Stamp Received: Requested
Daffodil Cinder by Marissa Meyer, 7-17-13, 3.5 stars, Review
Vilda Bad Taste in Boys by Carrie Harris, 7-20-13, 3 stars, Review
Midu The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, 7-16-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 7-27-13, 5 stars, Review
Danie Obsidian by Jennifer L Armentrout, 7-18-13, 4 stars, Review

[Daffodil]

And here's an update on open shelves:

I10 Paranormal Mix or Paranormals 1/5
Stamp Received: Still Reading
Daffodil Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
Vilda Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Midu Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson, 7-22-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
Danie The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting



B5 Supernatural 1/5
Stamp Received: still reading
Daffodil Silence by Michelle Sagara
Vilda Wake Me Up Inside by Cardeno C.
Midu The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, 7-28-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter
Danie

TBD

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Octing Up!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'aliens'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:D Welcome!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats Octing Up!

[Midu]

Thank you, mods!

[Danie]

Okay, so I'm kind of an idiot. Just realized I finished and never wrote anything.

So, yeah...


3.5 stars
Finished 7/27/2013
Shelf : Paranormal

Really unique idea in YA, which is a rarity since so many of them tend to be in the same range. Really liked Jay, liked the mystery. It bothered me though that it was pointed out repeatedly how sarcastic Violet was.

I'll probably be continuing with the series, but borrowing from the library, not buying the rest.





Looking through my stack of library books to see if any of them are on the supernatural shelf, will post if I've found one.

[Daffodil]

Just a real brief review for now, so I can get caught up:

Paranormal Mix/Paranormals
Lover Mine, J.R. Ward, 7-30-13
Rating: 5 stars
Review: It was wonderful to finally read John Matthew's story. The book had a interesting weave of past and present, revealing how some ties are echoes/mirrors of others: John and Xhex, John and Tohr, Darius and Tohr ...

I'll definitely be continuing on to the next book

[Daffodil]

Ditto:

Supernatural
Silence, Michelle Sagara, 7-31-13
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I really loved this book. Admittedly, I'm a big fan of Sagara's Sun Sword Series and Chronicles of Elantra, but you still never know with a new series and new world. The characters were interesting, the ghost of Drew was heartbreaking and I'm interested to see where the next book takes Emma.

[Daffodil]

Here's where we stand.

I10 Paranormal Mix or Paranormals 3/5
Stamp Received: Still Reading
Daffodil Lover Mine by J.R. Ward, 7-30-13, 5 stars, Review
Vilda A Reason to Believe by Diana Copland
Midu Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson, 7-22-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
Danie The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting, 7-27-13, 3.5 stars, Review



B5 Supernatural 4/5
Stamp Received: still reading
Daffodil Silence by Michelle Sagara, 7-31-13, 5 stars, Review
Vilda Wake Me Up Inside by Cardeno C., 8-2-13, 4 stars, Review
Midu The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, 7-28-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter, 8-3-13, 5 stars, Review
Danie

TBD

[Daffodil]

If by some chance Reader's Choice is called today, we will be competing against team 2 for the BINGO. We would have to finish both Supernatural and RC in order to win. Team 2 would have to finish 1 more Aliens book, 1 more Supernatural book and the RC books. Good odds for either team.

Crossing my fingers. If it is RC, I'm all ready to start .

[Midu]

go us!!

[Carlyn]

Rating: ★★★★★
Finished: 03/08/13
Shelf: Supernatural

As a big Gena Fan I'm glad this latest book didn't disappoint. Poor Kane He had an awful time in hell and you just want him to be okay but he found a good match is Josephina who certainly had her own issues to deal with. I loved her conversations with herself at the beginning and the fact that the Fae treat the lords like celebrities. William was again one of the big highlights of this book and I can't wait for his story to come out!

[Daffodil]

Unfortunately our shelf wasn't called and it is a winning shelf for another team. Our only hope is if they don't all finish their picks this week and we get one more announcement.

Tortured Hero

[Danie]

Im just about finished with my supernatural book. Maybe 50 pages left, it will be done tonight, then ill spend all day tomorrow reading the next book

[Midu]

reading

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Ooh, interested in what you think of that one Midu, someone read it last round of bingo, and I got it but haven't read it yet ;)

[Midu]

I like this series cuz each book has a happy ending. Reassuring lol

[Daffodil]

I'm debating between: &

[Midu]

Shelf: Tortured Hero
Book:
Date Read: 06-08-13
Rating: ★★★
Review:
* Cute romance-a lot like the first two books.
* Made me think if I'd want to read about Wentworth getting a HEA-probably not lol
* The heroine was too innocent and the hero too tortured.
* Had fun and finished it in no time!

[Danie]

Sherrilyn Kenyon was having an ebook sale a couple days ago, and I bought a bunch of the Dark Hunter series that I haven't read. I started reading , and it's on the tortured hero list.

Finished my supernatural book, and will post a review when I'm not on my phone.

[Danie]

3 stars
Shelf : Supernatural
Finished 8/5/2013

Really don't understand how this was on the supernatural shelf, it was more science fiction, but meh, it helped us so oh well.

I really liked the idea behind the story, but there was a LOT that was just randomly thrown in to advance the plot, and never explained. Example - the idea behind the story was that a pair of twins were separated at birth, and one was taken to a government facility and tortured, under the excuse of "running experiments". Then it's briefly mentioned that the reason she was taken was because there was a law that said there could only be two children per family (they already had an older brother). I just felt that a brief mention wasn't enough for such a MAJOR point of the story. Just in my opinion.

I probably will continue with the series, because it ended up on a cliffhanger, and I'd like to know what happened.

[Daffodil]

Yeah, another stamp!

B5 Supernatural 5/5
Stamp Received: requested
Daffodil Silence by Michelle Sagara, 7-31-13, 5 stars, Review
Vilda Wake Me Up Inside by Cardeno C., 8-2-13, 4 stars, Review
Midu The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, 7-28-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter, 8-3-13, 5 stars, Review
Danie Linked by Imogen Howson, 8-5-13, 3 stars, Review

[Daffodil]

Update on 2 shelves in progress:

I10 Paranormal Mix or Paranormals 4/5
Stamp Received: Still Reading
Daffodil Lover Mine by J.R. Ward, 7-30-13, 5 stars, Review
Vilda A Reason to Believe by Diana Copland, 8-5-13, 4 stars, Review
Midu Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson, 7-22-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn Vampire Vacation by C.J. Ellisson
Danie The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting, 7-27-13, 3.5 stars, Review



I7 Tortured Hero 1/5
Stamp Received: still reading
Daffodil Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione
Vilda Warrior's Cross by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban
Midu Defiant by Pamela Clare, 8-6-13, 3 stars, Review
Carlyn TBD
Danie Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Danie]

I posted up there ^ what my choice was for the Tortured Hero shelf, . I've already started it.

[Daffodil]

Sorry Danie. Got it!

[Daffodil]

Tortured Hero
Rogue Rider, Larissa Ione, 8-7-13
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Pestilence did a lot of horrible things in the first three books. While your mind may tell you Reseph had no control over Pestilence and should not be punished for it, emotionally it's difficult for his family and friends to handle. Even Reseph cannot help but blame himself for every evil action Pestilence took. Reseph's struggle was heart touching and Ione did a wonderful job bringing the situation to a satisfactory conclusion.

I'm definitely looking forward to Reaver's book.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Octing Up!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'supernatural'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome :)

[Danie]

No worries, Daffodil! I should have it finished tonight/tomorrow depending on work craziness. Just 2 more days until a new shelf announcement, does everyone have a book picked for our winning shelf, just in case? One that we can bang out in a day?

[Danie]

Just checked the team who is in the running this week to win. One person hasn't picked a book yet, and hasn't been on in 4 days, and another person hasn't finished their book yet. So we might still have a shot! Keep your fingers crossed!!!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats Octing Up!

[Midu]

thanks,Sandra!

[Daffodil]

Danie wrote: "Just checked the team who is in the running this week to win. ... So we might still have a shot! Keep your fingers crossed!!!"

I've been obsessively checking their thread like a stalker. LOL. I'm taking a short 200+ page book with me this weekend, just in case *Readers Choice is called and we have a chance at the win.

[Midu]

hehehe i'm keeping a short book close by as well

[Danie]

5 stars
Finished 8/10/2013
Shelf : Tortured Hero

Quick review because I'm on my way out to run errands. This was my favorite Dark-Hunter book so far. I loved Zarek. Plus Simi was a really great character and this is the first book she makes an appearance.