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R12: Team #12 ~ Double Dozen
Way to go, Carmen! Another stamp we can request :)
Yah!!! I'm working on Morrigan's Cross while I'm at the doctors and hoping to get to my Meow book next before the next shelf call.
Week 10 ~ Paranormal Romance
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
Finished: 9/21/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
I liked this one a lot better than the first one. This one had a very interesting plot line, and liked how there was more interaction between Anna and Charles. I just wish I could actually feel something between them. I really don't so far in this series, and I find it frustrating. Other than that I really thought the book was good. And I do look forward to read more in this series.
Shelf #10 ~ 16 Sept: Paranormal Romance page 8
Title: Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts
Pages: 326
Read: 9/21/15
Rated: ★★★★
Review:
I love Nora Roberts and this was a great start to a trilogy. I enjoyed her Blood Brothers trilogy and this is looking to be another hit. I can't wait to see what is going to happen next in this battle to save humanity. The battle between good and evil is always good but now there are witches, vampire, warriors and other supernatural being that I can see this is going to be another interesting read. What's not to like. So much to get through and I can't wait to see how these characters are going to get through this battle without losing or maybe being hurt in this trilogy. With Hoyt's powers from the goddess and the help of the other I wondering how they will be able to defeat Lilith. I guess I really have to continue the rest of the books so that I can find out. This was a really good start and can't wait to see what is going to happen next.
Glad to see that you enjoyed Morrigan's Cross, Carmen. I've got that series, along with Blood Brothers and a ton of the In Death books, that I haven't read yet. I've been wondering how good they would be. My TBR pile is obscene...lol.
I really enjoyed the Blood Brother Series and love the In Death series but I've been slacking on them :( I've started a BR in my group but have fallen way behind and really need to catch up especially since there are so many and a new one that just came out.
I have bought 22 of her In Death books. We have a couple of thrift stores where I live and I can buy them cheap and our library has a huge book sale in the Spring and Fall so that's how I get all my books (cost is generally from $.25 to $2.00 depending) so obviously I can't help myself. I have 14 of the 26 books in the Prey series by John Sandford that I haven't started and all the books in Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone series except for the last one - which I also haven't started...lol.
My closet is filled with nothing but books - it drives my fiance crazy...lol.
Maybe my brain just isn't working right but the stats that are being listed on the discussion thread are a bit confusing to me (as far as where we are versus the other teams). Anyway, I was looking back through our reads and we have completed our Favorite shelf and it's ready to be stamped. Since Steph went so long without stamping I'm not sure if it was overlooked or if we hadn't requested it yet. Sherri - can you check on or request our Favorite stamp whenever you get a chance?
I'm ready for shelf call - I need a book to read :)
Kim wrote: "I have bought 22 of her In Death books. We have a couple of thrift stores where I live and I can buy them cheap and our library has a huge book sale in the Spring and Fall so that's how I get all ..."I love it LOL. I got hooked on the In Death series well I won the first book and continued reading through them until something happened (don't remember what) and fell behind. My library as does the sales too. Hmm I'm going to have to keep an eye out for those books and start my collection. :)
Been super busy at work this week so I totally missed requesting the Favorite stamp. I've just updated the main post showing the Overall Status, so if you have a minute just check your info to make sure I have you up to date.
Requested Favorite stamp now and I will do my reviews as I have both my Meow and Paranormal books done. They will be short but at least then I can request our Paranormal stamp.
Way to go DD's!!
Kim wrote: "Maybe my brain just isn't working right but the stats that are being listed on the discussion thread are a bit confusing to me (as far as where we are versus the other teams). Anyway, I was look..."
Yeah they are kind of confusing. As for the stamp, I think it might be that the request wasn't put in yet because I just recently posted it and I don't think Sherri saw it yet.
Title: Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews
Rating: ★★★★★
Read: 9/13 – 9/18
# pages: 342 pages
Review: Absolutely one of my favorite books of the year. The dialogue is witty and swift; as well as the action. The series shifts from the Pack to Kate and Currian’s new suburban life; but the awesomeness of this series did not get left behind. My favorite scene is the “family” going to Applebee’s. Hysterical! If you have not started this series and love UF, you have to read this one. Trust me when I say that the series is like a fine wine; it gets better with age.
Title: Fireborn by Keri Arthur
Rating: ★★★1/2
Read: 9/16 – 9/19
# pages: 370 pages
Review: This was a new series for me; although I’m familiar with Keri Arthur’s other novels and have enjoyed them. Fireborn features Emberly a phoenix, Sam a “human” detective and Emberly’s life-mate Rory. This book had a lot of firsts for me; one a phoenix creature and the second a lifemate where the individuals only mate but don’t love each other. Talk about a curse that sucks.
Overall, the series has some promises. I like the phoenix plotline and I like Em’s “relationship” fire fae Jackson. The mystery with the dark and mysterious members of the vampire mafia called the Sindicati is interesting and why they need Em is a complete unknown. The book does end abruptly and is continued in Wicked Embers.
Looks good to me :)
CONGRATULATIONS, Double Dozen!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'PNR' and 'favorite'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Yes,yes,yes, stamp!!We have 3 spots that we could definitely use for a Bingo. I hope we get a good shelf today :)
Shelf #11 ~ 23 Sept: Cover LoveRead a book: that features cover art you love
Congrats on the stamps DD!
Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "I'll be reading 
for Cover Love"I was just looking at this book on someone else's shelf but it's had good and bad reviews so I wasn't sure if I wanted to add it. Hmm I might to think about this LOL
I originally thought I would read
if the Sci-fi Romance shelf got called but it is such a pretty cover I decided to use it for this shelf instead. Plus, I have other books that will fit Sci-fi Romance.
Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "I originally thought I would read if the Sci-fi Romance shelf got called but it is such a pretty cover I decided to use it for this shelf instead. Plus, I ha..."I'm thinking of usingit too. It is a pretty cover and I could use a sci-fi for another challenge too. :)
Yikes!! So the original thread was filled up with all the characters in the box. So I moved those shelves completed down to another one of my posts. Who knew I could use all 12,000 characters. LOL!
I'm having problems finding a cover love. I hate everything I have.
I'm having a problem finding one that I want to use too.
How is it possible to hate everything you have Sherri? Maybe you don't have enough books on your tbr. LOL
Sandra wrote: "How is it possible to hate everything you have Sherri? Maybe you don't have enough books on your tbr. LOL"Oh, I have enough!! LOL. I think I'm just sick of seeing the same covers over and over. My TBR pile is beginning to make me feel guilty for not reading them. They also only seem to have buff guys or kick-ass women on them. I think it is like my closet; I'm ready for a refresh.
I received
today. I am really looking forward to reading that one.
I'm going to go with
Hi Ladies. I haven't forgotten about you. I'm in such a reading funk...I haven't found a series that just wraps me up - which I desperately need...lol. I'm bouncing between 3 books and all will work for this shelf - it just depends on which one I finish first. I'm listening to
, reading
and reading
on my kindle. I'll keep you posted.
Kim wrote: "Hi Ladies. I haven't forgotten about you. I'm in such a reading funk...I haven't found a series that just wraps me up - which I desperately need...lol. I'm bouncing between 3 books and all will ..."Well they all look and sound good to me :)
Shelf - Cover LoveTitle: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Rating: ★★★
Read: 9/27/15
Review:
Honestly, I have to say I was disappointed with this book. It has such great reviews but to me it felt lacking. It was not anything in particular - Kate is a badass for sure. I like Curran but do not feel like he and Kate have made any real connection. Of course, they have not begun their romance yet as this is this first book and the only reason I know that they get together is from what I have seen about the rest of the series. It may very well be that this series is loved so much because it is not a whirlwind romance. I guess I was secretly hoping for another "Kat & Bones"-type couple.
I listened to the story on audio and with all the magic fluctuations and different organizations it just got confusing...I might do better reading the book rather than doing the audio - even though I think the narrator did a really good job.
I think the series really has potential and I know that oftentimes the first book of as series is not as good as the books that follow.
I have the MPB of Magic Burns that I have just started and I am hoping that it is able to draw me in as it has so many other people.
Kim I heard that you have to get passed the 3rd book before you start to really enjoy the series. I guess that's why I'm also taking my time reading this one but I need to get through it because people keep recommending it to me in other groups LOL
I'm so glad to hear that. It seems like forever since I read a series that could really keep my attention. Like I said, it's good - just not great (or as great as I thought it would be with how everyone has reacted to the release of her latest book). I'll keep at it at least through book 4. Thanks for letting me know :)
Hahahaha, I felt the same way. I didn't understand the big deal over the new book and then I asked and that's when I heard about the series getting better after the 3rd book. I guess since I put it as my pick for the Meow, I'll read it LOL
I had a similar reaction to the first book for Kate Daniels series. Keep reading the series gets much better.
I started
. I'm going to go with that one for Cover love.
Week 11 ~ Cover Love
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman
Finished: 9/29/15
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
These Broken Stars was a good book. It had suspense, tragedy, hope, action, and more within it's pages. Except for the short parts aboard ships, it felt like any other day in any other year. Not too futuristic like I'd feared, but enough of a glimpse into the future to make it exciting and give it a boost above other books. I enjoyed Tarver and Lilac immensely.
I recommend this book to readers of all ages.
Shelf #12 ~ 30 Sept: Itchy WitchRead a book: featuring a witch/warlock or any form of magic
This is the shelf I have been dreading. I don't seem to have any witch books. I'm going to have to do some searching for this one :)
Remember it includes Magic :)
I found
so I'm going to go with it
I will be reading
for Itchy Witch Shelf.It is shelved both under witch and Magic.
Also, I'm a little over 1/2 done with my Cover Love Book; its OK but the heroine is a bit naive and I have wanted to smack her senseless numerous times.
Week 11 ~ Cover Love
Title: City of Fallen Angels
Date: 9/26
Rated 4 ★★★★
Review:
I really am loving this series. I just wish Jace and Carly can finally be together and others would just give them a break. I even felt bad for Simon. He was so confused with what he is and which side he should be on. It wasn't like the poor guy wanted to be a vampire but I have to say I like the he's a vampire that walks in the sunlight. It really was an enjoyable book and can't wait to see how this series will continue and also how they would end it.
I started my Meow book,
and I'm going to go with
Harry is a wizard. I just love him :)
Hi Ladies. Sorry for the delay. I've been waiting for my book to come available. I'm listening to
for Itchy Witch.
Week 12 ~ Itchy Witch
Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
Finished: 10/6/15
Rating: ♥♥♥
This book was so-so. The characters are creative and engaging. However, the writer has a lot of extraneous material slowing down the action.For instance, all the teasing and sexual innuendo with Chase didn't seem to go anywhere. You could take him out and the book would speed up. In addition, the author uses a lot of abbreviations for the organizations such as OW for otherworld and and OIA (??). When I ran into them, I had to remove my attention from the story to try and remember what they stood for. That happens far too often. I will probably not continue this series unless I can use the next book for a challenge...lol
I'm still listening to Magic Strikes. The series is continuing to get better. I'm not going to have it finished by the new shelf call tomorrow. I started a new job last week and it has slowed my reading down but I will get it done as soon as I can. :)
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Title: Dead Beat by Jim Butcher
Rated ★★★★★
Read: 9/19/15
Review:
I think this series gets better every time. I really enjoyed this book. Harry learns so much about himself and other things in this. There was so much going on in this book especially with a war coming but other surprises coming into to play in this book. This was a relly good book and well written too. I can't wait to get to the next book and see what is going to come up now that Harry is someone of importance.