R4: Team ~ California Dreamers ~ San Diego

[Ashley]

Thats okay I just finished the book and was about to post. thank you though.

[Ashley]

Book: Vampire Kisses by Veronica Wolff
Letter: V
Finished: 07/26/13
Rating:3
Review: So usually I hate it when a main character has multiple love interests but in this one I dont really mind. I think it is because i havent fallen head over heels for any of them.

Bonus words
View: "The shadows
shifted, and Alcántara came into view....."
Page 28 in the ebook

Football: "But Mr. Football didn’t sound convinced."
Page 247 in the ebook

5(V) + 1 (WOW) + 1 (BOW)= 7

[[deleted user]]

No problem :)

[[deleted user]]

anyone know if Amy finished her book yet?

[Ashley]

I dont know. When is the deadline?

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Ashley wrote: "I dont know. When is the deadline?"

It's by 12 a.m. central time so I still have time. I live in the central time zone. Don't worry, I'll have it posted before I go to bed.

[Ashley]

Alright happy reading!

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Letter T



The Unnaturalists by Tiffany Trent
Finished: July 26th
Rating: 3 stars

Review:
Was confusing at first when I started reading this, but then it got better as I read on. The story kept my interest enough that I'll read book two when it releases! Overall, it was an okay book!

Words:

Nest: A strange machine rolled out with them, its black dome mounted over a nest of hoses and wiring. (Page 35)

Newspaper: And with a snap of his newspaper, he'd ended the discussion. (Page 140)

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Just posted in the points folder. I would've done it last night, but when I was going to post, my internet goes down. As you can see, it's back up this morning.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Jenne, do we get credit for those points? Since they were posted late? We all had read the books and our posts in on time but does it matter that the point thread post wasn't on time.

I saw Amy had posted in this thread last night, but now the post is gone. So I went to bed and didn't worry about it since it was here.

[Jenne]

There's no time limit on posting for points in the point thread just the individual reviews. Amy's post is saying 15 Hrs ago so that was within the time limit.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Yay.

[Jenne]

I don't expect any captain to stay glued to the computer on a Friday night waiting to turn in points.

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Jenne, do we get credit for those points? Since they were posted late? We all had read the books and our posts in on time but does it matter that the point thread post wasn't on time.

I saw Amy h..."

I didn't think we needed what I posted in the points folder here so I deleted it this morning. It was a good thing that I posted when I did because my internet went down around a little after I posted my book for points.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Not sure why I thought they had to be posted in the point thread on time.

My new puppy spilled water on my laptop I am letting it dry out for a few days, so I may be scarce. I have my I book and will be reading.

[[deleted user]]

Finally decided on my book, I'll be starting it when I go to bed tonight :D

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Puppy has been saved, my lap top still works.


Week 2: View
Letter: I

Evermore (The Immortals), by Alyson Noel
Rating: ★★
Review:
This book was ok, just not my cup of tea. I didn't really connect well with the main characters. Being one of the people that really liked Twilight this had all the elements of things that bothered those that didn't like Twilight: Self absorbed heroine, stubborn stupid heroine, creepy undead boyfriend who sneaks in her room, unrealistic supernatural creatures, and a psycho red head chick who in the end dies to easily. The book was a quick easy read, there was nothing really wrong, just not for me.


View: pg 2 concealing those ubiquitous white cords from faculty view, ...

Football: pg 36 Well, apparently Damen hates football as much as we do, ...

[Ashley]

Hey guys on August 16th I will be out of the country. Cam someone read my book that week? I can read double some week to make up for it.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

I might be able, but if some one else can it would be easier. My sons birthday is the 18 th and party is the 17 th so I probably won't be reading until monday.

[Ashley]

okay if noone can read it I can figure something out Ill just cut it close. we return on the 21st.

[[deleted user]]

I should be able to read for you Ashley, I'll go through my list of books and your letters to see if I have everything covered :)

[Ashley]

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I should be able to read for you Ashley, I'll go through my list of books and your letters to see if I have everything covered :)"

Thank you I can read your book any week you would like.

[[deleted user]]

No problem Ashley, I'll keep that in mind :D

[[deleted user]]

I'll be done with my book sometime tonight I'll post my review tomorrow afternoon when I get home from work :)

[[deleted user]]

Week 2: View

by Ilona Andrew(The Edge Series)
My Letter: E
Finished: 02,08,13
Rating: 4 stars

Review:This book really was more of a 3.5 but I gave it 4 just because I love the author so much. I'm not sure why but this book fell a little flat for me, it might have to do with the fact that I was reading the newest Kate Daniels book at the same time and it's one of my absolute favorite series out there. That being said I will definitely continue on with the series I may even re-read it at some point to give my self a proper chance at really enjoying this series.

WOW: View
Helena paced before him, tilting her head to get a better view...pg 81

Bonus Word: Football
and this one was of a good size,at least as large as a football field...164

Points Total: 3
1(WOW)+ 1(BW) + 1(E)= 3 points

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

FYI: My book is going to be posted later today, but here's what we have so far:

V: Vampire's Kiss/Veronica Wolff (Ashley-Post 102)
I: Evermore(The Immortals)/Alyson Noel (Dawn-Post 117)
E: Fate's Edge{The Edge series)/ Ilona Andrews (Kat-Post 125)
W: A Hoe Lot of Trouble/Heather Webber (Amy-Post 129)

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Week 3:

Jail

Bonus:
Chicken

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And here's this:

Jail
J:Amy
A:Ashley
I:Dawn
L:Kat

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Ha ha Now I am completely understanding why we passed out all the I's.

But hey at least they will be out of the way for me.

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Letter W



A Hoe Lot Of Trouble by Heather Webber

Finished: August 2nd
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
This was a nice light cozy mystery. I really liked it! I'm curious to see what the next case is about in this series!

Words:

View: A gazebo smack-dab in the middle of his backyard would give him an unfettered view of the backyards of everyone on the block. (Page 20)

Football: Dave had been my brother Peter's best friend since Pee Wee football. (Page 84)

[Ashley]

Book: Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom #1)
by Devon Monk
Letter: A
Finished: 08/07/13
Rating:2
Review: I thought this book was pretty average. The poor main character spent the majority of the book injured in one way or another and there was not nearly enough romance for my taste.

Bonus words
Jail: "I’d be stuck in the city, maybe even jail, for the next couple of weeks at the least."
Page 40 in the ebook

Chicken: "Chicken noodle soup. Eat."
Page 65 in the ebook

1(V) + 1 (WOW) + 1 (BOW)= 3

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Week 3: Jail/Chicken


Finished: 8/7/13
Rating: 5 stars
Letter: I
Kiss of a Demon King (Immortals After Dark #7)
Review: I loved this story. The ousted king and the misunderstood half sister of his enemy are thrown in and get a HEA. It was so well written I had know clue where it was going and loved that. I also loved how there was Sabines POV so you got to see inside her head that she wasn't really evil, there were "justifications" behind all her bad deeds. I really don't know why it is taking me so long to read this series I love it.

Words: JAIL- pg 69 he'd used this jail for political prisoners.
CHICKEN-pg 238 Chickens rarely try to murder me.

1(V) + 1 (WOW) + 1 (BOW)= 3

[[deleted user]]

Week 3: Jail & Chicken

by J.Lynn

My Letter: L
Finished:07/08/13
Rated: 5 stars

Review:Yet another Outstanding book by One of my favorite authors. Lynn aka Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to draw you in and make you fall in love with her characters and this book is no different. There was plenty of emotion and even a few funny moments that the story didn't feel so heavy all the time. A very enjoyable read. Check it out.

Words:

Jail: I did hear that Zach would be carted off to jail after making a pit-stop at the hospital...Sony Loc. pg 311

Chicken:"I didn't put enough chicken in the oven to feed you and your father"...Sony Loc. pg 316

2(L)+1(WOW)+1(BW)= 4 points

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Week 4:

Camp

Bonus:
Pancake

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Camp:
C:Kat
A:Dawn
M:Ashley
P:Amy

[Ashley]

Book: Stealing Parker (Hundred Oaks #2)
by Miranda Kenneally
Letter: M
Finished: 08/09/13
Rating:2
Review: What an annoying book. I wanted to slap the main character half of the time. She was so oblivious. On the bright side it was a very quick read.

Bonus words
Camp: "When I was eleven, I packed up my suitcase and went to sleep-away camp for the first time."
Page 52 in the ebook

Pancake: "As if you’d eat a pancake."
Page 43 in the ebook

4(M) + 1 (WOW) + 1 (BOW)= 6

[Ashley]

Alright guys I finished the book for this week right away so I wouldnt have to worry. I am going to pack now. I will be back on the 23.

Thanks again Kat. I owe you one when I get back.

[[deleted user]]

No Problem Ashley, have a great time :)

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Letter J



First Grave On The Right by Darynda Jones
Finished: August 9th
Rating: 3.5 stars

Review:
This started out slow, but picked up and got more interesting as I read on. I liked how mystery and paranormal was all rolled into this one book. I'll definitely continue reading this series!

Words:

Jail: "I couldn't let Uncle Mark go to jail for something he didn't do." (Page 241)

Chicken: Ever true to form, she was trying to graduate high school a semester early so she could start college full-time, but graduating early involved a class project she was too chicken to pull off by herself. (Page 44)

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

J: First Grave on the Right/Darynda Jones (Amy-Post 138)
A: Magic to the Bone(Allie Beckstrom #1)/Devon Monk (Ashley-Post 130)
I: Kiss of a Demon King(Immortals After Dark #7)Kresley Cole (Dawn-Post 131)
L: Frigid/J.Lynn (Kat-Post 132)

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

How ironic, I just got home from camping where we had pancakes for breakfast this morning.

[[deleted user]]

lol... that is ironic :) I found my book now I just need this weekend to be over so I can read it, there is a festival going on in town so work is super busy but it ends today so I'll be able to relax this evening and start my book.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Week: 4 Camp/pancake

, by Jennifer Ashley
Read 8/14/13
Rating 3 stars
Review: This was a different take on the shifter world from any other I've read. It was confusing at first but it was explained. I will probably give the second one a chance but I'm not rushing to get it.

Camp: pg39 The feral had made camp there, ...

Pancake: pg90 Make your damn pancakes if you want to ...

A-1 WOW-1 BONUS-1 = 3 points

[[deleted user]]

I'll be finished my book either tonight or first thing tomorrow but I work in the morning so it will be in the afternoon before I can post my review but I will have it done by deadline :)

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I'll be finished my book either tonight or first thing tomorrow but I work in the morning so it will be in the afternoon before I can post my review but I will have it done by deadline :)"

That's all right as long as we get it posted before the deadline tomorrow. I'll have mine up tomorrow as well sometime in the evening.

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Week 5:

Triple Word Week
Pork

Bonus:
Barn

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

Pork
P:Amy
O:Dawn
R:Kat
K:Ashley

[[deleted user]]

ok I'm reading the last 4 chapters of last weeks book and then I'll get my review up


I've got My letter and Ashley's letter covered and I'll be starting on one of those as soon as I'm done with the other one

[[deleted user]]

I gotta say I'm glad that this words combination has come up just so we can get it out of the way, these are the 2 words I had the hardest time finding :)

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I gotta say I'm glad that this words combination has come up just so we can get it out of the way, these are the 2 words I had the hardest time finding :)"

I know. I have a book but it isn't one I really wanted to read this week so I tried to find something else and decided it isn't worth it.

[[deleted user]]

Week 4: Camp & Pancake

by Kate Hawkings(Chimaera Chronicles)

My Letter: C
Finished: 16/08/13
Rating: 4.5 stars

Review: The Sphinx Project is Kate Hawkings debut novel of the Chimaera Chronicles. Set in the not to distant future, the Sphinx project centers around 4 young girls all around the age of 17. Born and raised in a secret government science facility, where they were genetically altered with different animal DNA. This is the story of how they figured out they were really prisoners and their escape and life on the run. Throw in some Zombie like creatures, gun fights and the hint of a budding romance and you have one heck of a story.

I really enjoyed this book it had a fantastic flow that allowed you to become totally engrossed in the story and the characters. The only reason this didn't get a 5 star rating was the cliffhanger ending other wise this was a excellent read and I can't wait to read the next book when it comes out.

WOW & BW items:

Camp: Jake slipped down the stairs to his little camp bed...pg 211

Pancake: Mouse and I ordered chocolate shakes with chocolate chip pancakes...pg 199

C(4)+ WOW(1)+ BW(1)= 6 points