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Week 3Roll: 6-4
Move from 16 to space 26
Book 6 in Allie Beckstrom series
Read: 2/25/14
Rating: 4 stars
Review
I really need to start reading the books in this series closer together so that I don't constantly have to play catch up. I love how complicated everything has become, with never knowing who's truly good or truly bad, but it makes it very hard for a series hopper like me to remember what's going on. That being said, once my memory was refreshed, the book was non-stop action. It seemed like Allie never got a chance to just sit down and take a break. So much is going on, including the search for Sedra, three convicts escaping from the Authority's secret prison, and an investigation of the Authority's leadership. Needless to say, Allie has a lot on her mind. I loved that this book included a lot of Shame and Terric, as I absolutely adore both of them. The ending left me a little worried about the future for Zay and Allie, but I'm very interested to see what happens next!
Week 3
Roll: 6-4 (26)
Second book in a series or sixth book in a series
Alternate: Author-S
-Second in the Unwind Dystology
Finished: 25/2/14
Rating: 5/5
Review:
SO SO SOOOOO GOOD. I was a bit worried I wouldn't love it as much as I did the first one, but I needn't have. It was awesome! I really liked the inclusion of a certain character the had a minor part in the first book and the three brand new characters were really interesting. I'm dying to read the next one.
Roll: 6-4 (26)
Second book in a series or sixth book in a series
Alternate: Author-S
-Second in the Unwind DystologyFinished: 25/2/14
Rating: 5/5
Review:
SO SO SOOOOO GOOD. I was a bit worried I wouldn't love it as much as I did the first one, but I needn't have. It was awesome! I really liked the inclusion of a certain character the had a minor part in the first book and the three brand new characters were really interesting. I'm dying to read the next one.
I'll be done with my book tonight, y'all. Sorry it's taking me so long this week.
Darkbound
Rating: 3.5 stars
Read: 27 Feb 2014
Review:
I didn't like this one as much as the first but it was still a good read. It's a little weird though, i liked Justin much more when we were in his head in the first book than I did seeing him through Mal's eyes in this book. However, I liked Mal more seen through Justin's eyes in the previous book than I did in his own POV in this book. Anyways, I'm wondering if every book will have a different narrator. I'm not really looking forward to Jenna and Cole's turns but I would like to hear from Bailey's point of view.
Updated & ready to roll in a few hours!
Week 4 roll: 2 & 5Moving from 26 to space 33
I'll be finishing Rhiannon's Law this week:
I'll be reading
Ohhh!!! There's some good choices there ladies!!!
Belinda wrote: "I'll be finishing Rhiannon's Law this week: "I still need to read #2 before I can get to #3....
The third is so so so good! Rhiannon goes all super kick butt.
Awesome! I didn't like no 2 as much as no 1.
Belinda wrote: "Awesome! I didn't like no 2 as much as no 1."oh..that doesn't sound good,lol
I loved all 3 but 2 was my least favorite and the 3rd was my fave. She's releasing all 3 with extended content starting later this year and then the 4th will be out.
I found the second was almost a 'filler' book. Not much happened & things seemed to go in circles. Didn't realise there was a fourth book in the works!
Jenne wrote: "I loved all 3 but 2 was my least favorite and the 3rd was my fave. She's releasing all 3 with extended content starting later this year and then the 4th will be out."Ok - must finish this so I'll be ready for 4 :)
Just an FYI
is 0.99 on B&N, Ibook and I think Amazon
Week 4
Move from 26 to space 33
) Sawyer Bennett
Book 3 in the Off series
Finished 3/2/2014
REVIEW
****
I'm up to book 3 in this series and this one is my 2nd favorite so far (#1 is just my all time favorite SB book). I love that the series gives us a new romance with each part and that it's about a character that we at least got to meet in the prior book and I especially love that we also get to see glances of the previously featured couples within the book as well.
Ever and Linc's story was very well written and so realistic that you could envision things happening as they were going on and you couldn't help but hope that all of their underlying issues would be resolved so the book could end on a good (and happy) note.
Week 4 - space 33
book 3Finished: 5/3/14
Stars: 4
Review:
What a wild ride! Started a little slow, picked up & finished with bang. It's amazing how much trouble Rhiannon managed to get herself into and then tortured herself only to discover she has the tools to get out of it all along! There were a couple of bombshells along the way and a couple if moments when I thought 'why?!' but overall a great read.
Week 4: Space 33
Book # 3 of Black Ops, Inc
Finished 3/4/14
Rating: 3 - 3.5♥
Review: This is the third in the Black Ops,Inc (BOI) series by Cindy Gerard. Revolves around Crystal (Abbie's friend from book 2) and good time playboy Johnny Duane Reed.
Crystal is working the pit for a coworkers break at the casino she works at when she is approached by an asian man who tells her his boss is interested 'in having her for the night'. Things go downhill from there when she turns down Yao Long's "gracious" offer of being his whore. She ends up in jail when counterfeit money shows up on her watch at the casino and is then abducted from her apartment after she is bailed out by none other than Yao.
Johnny goes racing off to Jakarta to save her only to find that after he saved her - Yao has a high up general's daughter who has been missing for six months. Crystal of course will not be ordered home and wants in on the action of saving Dina. She always wanted to be a cop ~ she passed all the tests with flying colors but she couldn't pass the vision test (I thought this was odd to say the least)
Can the BOI boys save the day??
This one was just ok for me - I felt like it dragged in some spots ok in others. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for romantic suspense. Anyway - didn't hate it/ didn't love it. My last issue was at the end of the book - cops are sent to her house to check on her but they don't tell her why or what the danger was that they were checking on her was??!? Really seems crazy - "Hi ma'am - I was told to check and make sure you were ok" "Well have a nice day" Really - what the hell is that?? And this women who never shuts up or stops asking questions for the entire book - nope not one question of this officer....
Week 4
Roll: 2-5 (33)
Third book in a series
Alternate: Black
-Third in the Legend trilogy
Finished: 4/3/14
Rating: 5/5
Review:
Oh my God it was absolutely amazing. An incredible ending to the trilogy. I am completely blown away by how much I loved it. And the ending! I nearly died from the feelings it gave me. And as always I absolutely loved June and Day, but I felt like the other characters were written REALLY WELL in this one too. It was just amazing.
Roll: 2-5 (33)
Third book in a series
Alternate: Black
-Third in the Legend trilogyFinished: 4/3/14
Rating: 5/5
Review:
Oh my God it was absolutely amazing. An incredible ending to the trilogy. I am completely blown away by how much I loved it. And the ending! I nearly died from the feelings it gave me. And as always I absolutely loved June and Day, but I felt like the other characters were written REALLY WELL in this one too. It was just amazing.
Hi, everybody. I've already let Jenne know this, but I wanted to also let you know as well, I've had a lot of real life stuff come up in this last week or two and am unfortunately not going to be able to continue in the challenge. Work is getting increasingly crazy and not showing any signs of letting up. Most of my reading lately has gotten done over my lunch hour because pregnancy-related fatigue has me collapsing on the couch as soon as I get home, with no energy to do anything. It's looking like I might have to start working through lunches with how busy things are, so my reading time is going to drastically decrease. I hate having to drop out, but I don't want to let the team down either. I'm going to be cheering for you guys from the sidelines! :)
That sucks Steph, but you need to take care of yourself and your wee one first and foremost. We will miss having you on the team but I hope that things get better for you soon with work and everything.
Bummer Steph Ann ~ we'll miss you. Hope things calm down for you soon at work. I totally remember passing out s soon as dinner was done during my pregnancies. Take care of your self!
Thanks, Christal & Melissa!As much as I'm not enjoying the fatigue, I'm very thankful to not be nauseous 24/7 anymore, lol.
I'm sorry you have to drop out Steph Ann but take care yourself!! I hope work settles down soon & you'll be able to enjoy your lunch breaks. We'll miss you! When are you due?
Belinda wrote: "I'm sorry you have to drop out Steph Ann but take care yourself!! I hope work settles down soon & you'll be able to enjoy your lunch breaks. We'll miss you! When are you due?"I'm due September 7, so I'm just getting into my 2nd trimester now. Had my OB checkup today, and everything is looking great. :)
I ended up switching my book to the alternate choice, a black cover. I already had it cleared by Jenne too. I can't post the image from my phone app so I'll come back and add it later. 
Book: The Line by JD Horn
Read: 6 March 2014
Space: 33 Alt Choice: Black cover
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I loved this book! It was such a great read and a very unique take on witches. I loved the Savannah setting and the twisty family drama. I am super surprised this was indie pubbed through Amazon instead of one of the big six; it was that good. I can't wait for the sequel.
Week 5 roll: 6 & 3 Moving from space 33 to space 42
This week
book 4 in the living with zombies series. I've been trying to get to this for ages!!
I'm going with the alternate (K title) this time. I need a K book to finish up a challenge I should have finished in January so this will give me the kick I need to just get one read!! Will decide which K book today!
Nice roll Belinda!! I have three different #2's in series I can choose from. Waiting to see if any will work for my other team challenges. I'll let you know by tomorrow at the latest what I go with. Have a great day!!
I'll be reading
The sequel to Angelfall
The sequel to Angelfall
I'm not sure what I will be reading just yet but I am leaning towards
.
Good morning teamies!! I finished up
#2 in the series. Will post my rating/review hopefully tonight.
Week:5Space:42
by Julie Ann Walker 2nd in seriesFinished: 3/9/14
Rating:4♥
Review: We met both Becky and Frank in book 1. Verbal sparks fly whenever they are together. Frank refuses to do anything about it as Becky is 'too young' in his eyes due to circumstances in his past. Then there is the lady who lives in Lincoln Park behind the red door that stands in Becky's way as well. I enjoyed this book - Frank and Becky are pretty funny together. The whole explanation for the girl behind the red door. hmmm- didn't work for me but I'm not the author..
Week 5Move from 33 to space 42
Alternate: K Title
Sara H. Ney Finished 3/10/14REVIEW
****
I enjoyed this book, even though it was so not angsty like most of the books I've been reading lately. Weston is your typical high school jock not really ready to admit that he's looking for a good solid relationship and then there's Molly who's so far been able to keep guys at a safe distance.
Molly and Wes are so much fun to watch grow closer together, even though so many time Wes's jerk attitude threatens the chances of them being together!
Week 5: space 42
Finished: 11/3/14
Stars: 4-4.5 (still undecided)
Review:
Tossing up between 4 & 4.5 stars for this. I love, love, LOVE this series! The interplay between the characters is hilarious and they are flawed in real world ways. The conclusion to this series sees Sarah and dave trying to enjoy the quiet life but that's never going to happen! We see the return of many characters from previous books which I found 'convenient'. Can they cure the zombie plague from outside the government wall?
No kidding! I really wish that series had more than 4 books. It was too good to stop!
Week 5Space: 42
4th in series, 2nd in series, or Title:K
Book:
by Jenn BennettSeries: #4 in Arcadia Bell
Finished: 3/11/14
Rating: 3.5 - 4 stars
*******
Review: This one was pretty slow until the 70% mark or thereabouts... Surprisingly so for a series ender. There was a lot of running around that didn't really pay off much in the end. I still enjoyed it, but I didn't quite get the wow factor this time. It's probably just me though; everyone else seems to have loved it so far. I just expected more after the doozy that was the third book. I did really like the epilogue though. I need to think on this one some more. It just didn't feel like a series ender.
Week 5
Roll: 6-3 (42)
Fourth or second book in a series
Alternate: K(title)
-Second in the Penryn and the End of Days
Finished: 13/3/14
Rating: 4/5
Review:
I really enjoyed this one. It was kind of weird because I didn't really remember what happened in the first one, but once I started reading it, things came back to me. It helped that we were given some ideas as to who the characters were in the previous book. So I really enjoyed it and I found some of the things in this books kind of disturbing, what with the whole Scorpion thing. And that one scene at the party. Yeesh.
Roll: 6-3 (42)
Fourth or second book in a series
Alternate: K(title)
-Second in the Penryn and the End of Days Finished: 13/3/14
Rating: 4/5
Review:
I really enjoyed this one. It was kind of weird because I didn't really remember what happened in the first one, but once I started reading it, things came back to me. It helped that we were given some ideas as to who the characters were in the previous book. So I really enjoyed it and I found some of the things in this books kind of disturbing, what with the whole Scorpion thing. And that one scene at the party. Yeesh.
Hi my name is Tia and Jenne had mentioned that you were looking for a new player . I love these group challenges it really focuses me to finish the books I'm reading at the moment instead of fluttering around throughout the month. I'm looking forward to jumping in and getting to know you all.
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Finished: 25/2/14
Stars: 3.5
Review:
I really enjoyed being in Peyryn's head listening to her thoughts and observations unfold. It was amazing how quickly the book progressed even thought not alot seemed to happen. I found the scorpions freaky and Beliel's treatment of children, particularly Peyryn's sister, horrifying. Once again there was the cliffhanger ending leaving us all waiting for book 3!