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Nov 04, 2013 05:58AM
I should be done with my KAH one tonight... :)
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You were right. I loved my dragon book. I will post my review a little later.
Yay!!!!Had to read book 2 of my KAH book yesterday, had to find out what happened, but I'm about 80 pgs into my dragon book now :)
Still waiting for Free Space book
to turn up in the post ;)
Shelf 2: Dragons
by Thea Harrisonread: Nov 4, 2013
rating: 4 stars
I loved this book. I did think the main characters went from enemies to romantic partners too quickly to be realistic at first, but the context of the book made that believable as I kept reading. I liked the confusion that Dragos had deciphering what he was feeling even though he was hundreds of years old and the juxtaposition of being the hard-hearted leader and tender protector.
I was surprised by the back story of Tricks and the animal side of Pia. I also liked the way the world was set up to be mostly on Earth with cities the reader recognized, but also a little bit separate to be able to incorporate all the magical beings. I will definitely be continuing this series.
Glad you liked it TC!I'm 60% into my dragon book, it's really good!
Yay! TC & Jenne.I've finished my Dragon book, review shortly & my Free Space book came in the mail today. Hooray!!!!!
Sandra, would you have to kill me if I said couldn't continue this round? :-)
Nope! RL happens to everyone. If you have to leave us, you can still cheer from the sidelines.Hope its nothing too serious :(
no, just work and studies (the usual) thanks! And yeah, i'll be cheering :-D
We'll miss you, Midu!!FINALLY! Glad Mr. Mailman came through today! (Actually, shouldn't put blame on his hardworking shoulders...but easiest target!)
Dragons Shelf:Read
by Katie MacAlisterFinished: 11/5/13
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Solid start to a unique and quirky series! I love it when a book combines a lot if elements, there's romance, mystery, fantasy, and tons of crass humor! Jim is like the dirty minded version of Oberon. There were moments that I lol while reading. I'll definitely be reading more of these in the future!
I just picked up my KAH and Free Space book and will be starting Magic Bites tonight. It looks like I will probably be done with it by tomorrow night. I read the first few pages in a slow moment at work and I think it will be a quick read for me.I also changed my first post in the thread to a list of the shelves and books read for them. Post 6
Kick Ass shelf:Read: Graceling
Finished: November 5, 2013
Rating: Four Stars
Review: I liked the whole story line. I also liked how some people were graced with one talent from anything to cooking to juggling (and everything in between). It was a good first book to a series I think. There was a lot of drama and action to keep it interesting. I didn't really like the ending, but I'll probably read the next book to see how it goes on.
Week 1: 3/11/13
Shelf 2: Dragons
5/11/13 ★★★★★
Sorry for the long review but this is actually 3 books in 1.
I read this long ago as an ebook and couldn't resist also getting it in print. For those who haven't read it, it also comes with a short, Chains and Flames which is the story of Fearghus the Destroyers' parent's romance. You can choose which one you want to read first, as Shelly said she wrote Dragon Actually first. The print copy also comes with a new story A Tale of Two Dragons, which is Fearghus's Uncle's romance, which is set before Chains and Flames.
Dragon Actually
Annwyl the Bloody, is human and leading the rebellion against her brother Lorcan and ends up fighting and losing in front of Fearghus's cave. He doesn't like the noise and comes to investigate. Fearghus becomes intrigued by Annwyl when she isn't afraid of him and he decides to heal her after polishing off the annoying soldiers who are fleeing in terror.
Thus the stage is set for much sword-worthy action. We see the rest of Fearghus's family and a right bunch of nutcases they all are. Dragon males love a mean female, of any species, and Shelly delivers mean in a good way.
Chains and Flames
Princess Rhiannon and Low Born Bercelak Cadwaladr, the Battle Dragon are thrown together by Queen Addiena in an attempt to mate/kill Rhiannon. The Queen is afraid of her daughter and has hated her for the past 125 years. Both of them are White Dragons, so are full of magic, but sadly Rhiannon doesn't seem to have the ability. The Queen forces Rhiannon to be human by magic in an attempt to weaken her so that she is easily killed. Meanwhile Bercelak has wanted the mean, very mean, Rhiannon for 55 years, so he's not letting her escape him.
A Tale of Two Dragons
More insanity of the Cadwaladr kind. Bercelak's older brother Addolgar the Cheerful and Lady Braith of the Darkness are sent on a quest to return Lady Katharina to her father, Lord Berg by Queen Addiena. Unbeknownst by everyone Braith's father, Lord Emyr, has betrayed the Queen, Braith & Katharina. The Queen, looking for a quick scapegoat intends to execute Braith and ignore the real culprit.
The Cadwaladr clan don't like that idea, so much scheming and planning goes into the rescue of Braith.
Love all the humour in these books and the characters. Also love that Eibbhear the Blue makes an appearance in the last story.
Fun! I have to pick up the third story! My copy only had the first two...great reads, aren't they!
I've always loved them. hehehe The third one is available as a separate ebook.
Sandra wrote: "I've always loved them. hehehe The third one is available as a separate ebook."Yay!
Just finished my KAH book. Will post a review soon.
Shelf 1: Kick-Ass Heroine
by Ilona Andrewsread: Nov 6 2013
rating: 3.5 stars
I enjoyed this book. As a mercenary with a lot of power, but very little recognition, Kate seems to be able to hide what she really is from everyone. As she tries to find the person who killed her guardian, she has to deal with several groups of people and manages to keep almost everything to herself. I am intrigued with learning who she might really be, there seem to be hints that her parents were not really hers.
I will definitely be reading the next one in this series too. I want to find out how her relationship with the Pack is developed and what secrets she is carrying around with her.
So, all four of us have finished the Kick-Ass Heroine shelf, but the stamp request thread is not open. Is there a certain amount of time before requests can be made? Do we have to have both shelves finished before requesting?
Nope, just means we forgot to open it. I'll go do that now if no-one else has done that already ;)ETA: OK it's open now :D
Got about 30 pages left in my FS book, loving it
Finished AL review in the morning ;)
I just submitted the KAH shelf for its stamp and we only have 1 book to go for the dragon shelf. Great job team!I just started reading my Free Space book and should have it done by Saturday morning so I can start fresh with the next two shelves.
Congrats on yours/the game's first stamp!
I should be done with my dragon book in like an hour! :)
I had to change my FS book to work for another challenge lol. I'm at 63% and hoping to have it done tonight.
Okay, I am getting into my FS book quicker than I thought. I will probably have it done by tomorrow morning.
Shelf: Free Space
7/11/13 ★★★★★
The reason I read Nalini Singh books apart from the great story and world building is for the romance. And this book delivers.
Raphael and Elena aren't just hawt together, they care about each other on a very fundamental level. The intimacy between Raphael and Elena has certainly grown over the past several books. Several times Elena says to Raphael that she doesn't plan on going on if Raphael gets killed, just like Raphael said to her when he made her an Angel. Together they battle their own demons; fathers, mothers and the new powers that the Cascade is bringing to all the Archangels.
Elena is very quickly assuming the role of Consort, decades ahead of the usual timeframe. Possibly due to the Cascade, or maybe just because Elena used to be human and is coming from a different perspective.
The Cascade is giving each of the Archangels a different power, and some of them are aligning with Raphael and some with Lijuan. In New York Angels are falling from the sky and vampires getting sick and dying. NY is under attack and Raphael, Elena and the Seven are preparing to defend the Tower.
For those of you who were disappointed in the battle over Beijing, fear not for this is an epic battle, rivalling even Lord of the Rings.
So looking forward to the next great book in this series.
Dragon Shelf: Finished: Firelight
Date: November 7, 2013
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I had already read the second book to this trilogy, but not the first. I liked it, but it was a typical YA love triangle. I couldn't stand how indecisive Jacinda was when it came to Will. It was annoying. I felt the ending was very rushed, but since I already read the second book I knew what was going to happen anyways. All in all, I think I will be reading the last of this trilogy very soon.
Yay! It looks like we are the first team to finish both shelves. I just posted for our dragon shelf stamp.
I'm going to read
for my free space book.
free spaceRead
by Chloe NeillFinished: 11/7/13
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
3.75
I'm very conflicted when it comes to this series. The writing is good, it has a lot of the elements I enjoy in a book, it keeps me turning the pages but there's something missing for me. I can't even pinpoint what it is but there's just something that keeps me from getting excited about these books. I'll continue on with the series, I'm just not in a hurry to do so.
We certainly do! LOL
I have 100 pgs left in my FS book. I will definitely be finished today.
CONGRATULATIONS, Two to Tango!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'kick-ass heroine' and 'dragons'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
I had to change books I was reading today for a scavenger hunt challenge. My team is in a race to win with one person left to post a review now. I will definitely be finished with my FS book before the new shelves are called though.
Thanks Steph!Hooray Team Two to Tango!!!!!!!
Free Space
by Gena Showalterfound on Sep 2013 New Release thread and group bookshelf
read: Nov 9, 2013
rating: 4 stars
Ali thinks her life is finally starting to improve again, but then her boyfriend starts avoiding her and she learns that her body is fighting itself. It is dangerous for her to be around those she loves. I liked that the relationships still had all the teen angst and didn't immediately become perfect, but grew and matured as the book progressed. I still think it is a little odd that the town doesn't really realize what is going on when there seems to be so many accidents and weird occurrences needing to be explained. I will be reading the next book when it comes out to see what happens next.
I know, I was beginning to think we would have our Free Space done before another stamp was requested. How does the 3 book rule work? Say you still have the dragon book to finish when the new shelves are called, do you have rest of that week to try to read all 3 books before you are considered to be 3 books behind?
I'm a little hazy on that too. I bet Sandra can answer that once she's awake lol. I'm ready for the new shelves!!!
Shelf #3 ~ 10/11/13: 'Romance Genre'* Romance Genre (Personal Shelf ~ ie: paranormal, contemporary, historical, sci-fi romance, etc)
Shelf #4 ~ 10/11/13: 'New2You Series'
* New2You Series (Personal Shelf ~ ie: first-in-series book)
As with all Personal Shelves there is no direct link, just read something appropriate
Turtlecollector wrote: "I know, I was beginning to think we would have our Free Space done before another stamp was requested. How does the 3 book rule work? Say you still have the dragon book to finish when the new she..."Actually, when the new shelves are called you would then be 5 reviews behind, so be in trouble. So 3 reviews behind plus the 2 new ones. You'd then have till the end of that week to get below the 3 outstanding reviews.
Yep, Mr R was being very co-operative :)For Romance I'll be reading
and for New2You I'll be reading
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