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Dec 07, 2013 12:47PM
Me too! I'll be done with my 123 book today.
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New Shelves - no winners yet, so happy reading this week ;)Shelf #11 ~ 8/12/13: 'Reader's Choice'
*Reader's Choice (Personal Shelf)
Shelf #12 ~ 8/12/13: 'Supernatural'
DIRECT LINK - Supernatural
I am going to read
for one of the shelves and figure out the other shelf later.
Jennifer, How are you doing with your books for last week's shelves?
I'm definitely reading
for Reader's Choice, not sure yet on Supernatural ;)
I'll gonna decide after I finish my 123 tonight.
Shoot that's another 4 in a row but still dependent upon UF so I guess no real advantage.
1,2,3Read
by Lauren StewartFinished: 12/8/13
Rating:★★★★
Review:
3.75
This is the conclusion to the Hyde trilogy. The last half was pretty good but it did take a minute to get there. Kudos to Ms. Stewart though for coming up with such a unique idea. Mitch has really come full circle since book 1 and I absolutely adore Landon. You couldn't ask for a better friend to have in your corner. I do feel things were left a little unfinished. Although the author has made it clear she'll write more from this world just not in Eden and Mitch's POV.
Week 6: 8/12/13
Shelf: Reader's Choice
9/12/13 ★★★★1/2
This one gets a 4 for the story and 5 for the emotional roller coaster. I was a sobbing mess!!!
Don't really want to say too much because you really need to read the story as it unfolds or it just won't have the correct impact.
The story begins as all Kitty Katt stories do, bad guys trying to take over the AC population and particularly Kitty's daughter Jamie, and the ACs fighting back. However, things take a turn for the worst, and keep going bad from there.
On a side note, we finally get the explanation for the AC Elves, known as the Operations Team.
The Mastermind is in full swing, can Kitty save the day?
OK, just Jennifer left for Shelves: 5 Stars and *First, Second, Third form last week.Does my Reader's Choice book need to be a paranormal book? I finished A Seaside Christmas last night(maybe early this morning, it might have been a few minutes after midnight)
I finished Angels' Blood just now, review to come in a few minutes.
Shelf 12: Supernatural
by Nalini Singhread: Dec 8, 2013
rating: 3.5 stars
A very good hunter, Ellie, is hired by the feared archangel, Raphael, to hunt down another degenerating archangel, Uram. She was born able to smell the differences between vampires and has been disinherited by her family because of it. During the hunt, she is both afraid and attracted to Raphael at the same time.
I liked the way the characters interacted with each other. Even though Raphael is stronger than her and could force her to do whatever he wants, he usually convinces her rather than using compulsion. I like that she can stand up to him in spite of her fear and attraction. She gradually wins over some of his protectors as well.
I really liked the twist at the end of the book. Although I think I enjoy the Psy-Changleing series a little more, I am looking forward to more books in this series as well.
I don't think it has to be paranormal TC. I'm planning on reading
for it.
Reader's choice can be anything that is at least 200 pages TC.
I think I've decided on
for the Supernatural Shelf, I'm 13% in and it seems interesting ;)
Has anyone heard from Jennifer lately?
Week 6: 8/12/13
Shelf: Supernatural
10/12/13 ★★★★★
This is a book with lots of books and libraries, vamps & a smart, compassionate heroine with no kick-ass abilities. I loved it. Who doesn't want to work in libraries, surrounded by books.
The story starts slow and there is a long build-up of sexual tension, that never really goes away. The love between the H and h is jumping off the page, but both of them are in denial.
The mystery is important but not all consuming and will be solved over the course of the series. The world building is great.
Really looking forward to the next book.
Sandra wrote: "Has anyone heard from Jennifer lately?"Haven't heard from her lately. She is usually quiet on the thread, but doesn't usually miss both books in the week.
I haven't either, has anyone sent her a pm?
I haven't but I will if TC hasn't already done so. Have you TC?
Sandra wrote: "I haven't but I will if TC hasn't already done so. Have you TC?"No I haven't. I have been having issues with my Internet the past couple of days.
OK. I'll PM her now.ETA: I've PMd her, so we'll wait and see ;)
I'm reading
for readers choice and will be done tomorrow.
Readers Choice:Read
by Jeff LindsayFinished: 12/11/13
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I don't think I would of enjoyed this as much if it weren't for the show. That being said I prefer the way the big "thing" went down in the book vs season 1. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the characters in their "rawer" form. Too bad Deb doesn't drop the f bombs in the book the way she does on the show lol. I will continue on though now that the show is over and I so love these characters. I did enjoy seeing a darker Dexter than on the show.
Shelf 11: Reader's Choice
by Julie Ann Walkerread: Dec 11, 2013
rating: 3.75 stars
The first part of the book has pirates kidnapping the heroine with her doing as much as she can to stall until her rescuers can show up. Then one of the injured kidnappers who gets away comes after her to get revenge. I liked that the heroine was strong and capable and could help protect herself. The relationship building between the hero and heroine could have been written better. It seemed to be very jumpy to me, but I did enjoy the book and am reading the rest of the series.
Shelf 11: *Reader's Choice called Dec 7/8Completed: 3/3
Stamp received:
TC: In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker, 3.75♥ read Dec 11, 2013; review
Jenne: Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, 4♥ read Dec 11, 2013; review
Sandra: Alien Research by Gini Koch, 4.5♥ read Dec 8, 2013; review
Shelf 12: Supernatural called Dec 7/8
Completed: 2/3
Stamp received:
TC: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh, 3.5♥ read Dec 8, 2013; review
Jenne:
Sandra: A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter, 5♥ read Dec 8, 2013; review
I'm reading Love is fear for the supernatural shelf I'm on the app so can't link the book. No word from Jennifer?
Nope, no word. If she doesn't respond by shelf call we'll have to consider her gone unfortunately.
Still no word, and she hasn't been on GR for some time. So, its possible she has computer probs or her RL is acting up.
I'm almost done with my supernatural book. In the event UF gets called today *hoping Sandra put the mojo on Mr. R* I have a uf book lined up and will start ASAP :)
OK, Jennifer hasn't been in touch so I'm offically removing her from the game :(Therefore TC needs to request stamps for shelves that Jennifer was the holdup for.
Off to post shelves.
So, Mr R must of been listening to you Jenne ;)Shelf #13 ~ 15/12/13: 'Magic'
DIRECT LINK - Magic
Shelf #14 ~ 15/12/13: 'Urban Fantasy'
DIRECT LINK - Urban Fantasy
Hot damn!!!!Reading kitty and the midnight hour. Let's bag this one ladies :)
I'll be reading either
or
both are on both shelves. Whichever I get stuck into will be UF.
starting
for urban fantasy as soon as I post for our shelves during this break at work.
Does Magic win for anybody?
Think so, think there's 3 of us that can :(
Jenne, looking at our Bingo Card, you need to read/review your Supernatural book as well as the UF book.
I have 20% left of supernatural shelf, and I'll be bouncing back n forth of the audio and kindle of my UF book. I'll be done with both late tonight or early tomorrow am.
Don't we have a 4 in a row in another direction without supernatural?
Posted for the 3 shelves completed without Jennifer and read the first chapter on my break. I hope to finish my book late tonight, but it depends how much I can get read in the 2 hours between work and when I have to leave to go to a play tonight. I am not sure how long I will be able to stay awake reading after the play before falling asleep. I will definitely be done by early tomorrow morning. I am an early riser (usually between 5 and 6) and like to lay in bed and read for awhile before getting up.
Jenne wrote: "Don't we have a 4 in a row in another direction without supernatural?"yes, straight up the middle, the N column.
BINGO SHELF!!!!!BINGO SHELF!!!!!
Shelf 15: Urban Fantasy called Dec 14/15
Completed: 0/3
Stamp received:
TC: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh, 4♥ read Dec 15, 2013; review
Jenne: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn, 3♥ read Dec 15, 2013; review
Sandra: Ill Wind by Rachel Caine, 5♥ read Dec 15, 2013; review
I picked up Ill Wind to check it out and already I'm on pg 43 so that is the one for UF for me :)
And yes straight up the middle, I didn't even look at it that way *slaps hand* ROFL
I'm halfway done, I'm gonna try to stay awake and finish!
I just updated, 74%!!!! Yay!!! Really liking it.
I'm so close to being done but I'm gonna have to go to bed soon. I'm nodding off lol. I'll have it done early in the am for sure!
I have to have mine done today (its 5.35pm here so plenty of time), the elec guys are doing maintenance tomorrow and my whole street will be out most of the day.
Just got back from the play. Hopefully, I will get at least another hour of reading in before I fall asleep. I'm at 52% right now.
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