September 2015 Finish What You've Started (Series) Challenge

[Marla]

I can't believe that I missed the FWYS cutoff again.

Could someone PLEASE pick for me...I can't not read a FWYS book 2 months in a row:

Alex Cross (10-21):


Eve Duncan (9-19):


Robert Langdon (3-4):


Dragonfire (2-10):


Odd Thomas (4-6):

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Marla wrote: "I can't believe that I missed the FWYS cutoff again.

Could someone PLEASE pick for me...I can't not read a FWYS book 2 months in a row:

Alex Cross (10-21):
[bookc..."

I'm sorry dear but you'll have to wait until next month.

[Elizabeth]

Will this time around I won't be finishing any of my book series for this challenge,because I've tried to read series and it's not my cup of tea at all, so I'm DNF all of the books that I have of this series and won't be picking them up again.the first book I 'm gave it a 1 star
So disappointed in myself as well as the book series.

[⚜️XAR]

Elizabeth wrote: "Will this time around I won't be finishing any of my book series for this challenge,because I've tried to read series and it's not my cup of tea at ..."

Elizabeth, it sounds to me as if you're pretty bummed about not reading this series, but I gotta say, don't be! Look at it as making progress on your TBR anyway. I've had the same thing happen to me, where I read the first book in the series, than abandon the rest because I've despised that first book. I look at it like this: There are too many good books waiting for me to find them to waste my time reading a book I'm not enjoying.

If Ezi says it's ok, I'd be happy to pick another series for you to read this month, if you'd like.

[Elizabeth]

Trea wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Will this time around I won't be finishing any of my book series for this challenge,because I've tried to read series and it's not..."

It fine, and your right about that ,thinks for the offer
But I still got plenty to read on my September TBR to read. Known me after I finish all the books on my September TBR , I'll probably be added more to it, besides this gives me a chance to go get more books to add to my TBR.once thinks

[Roxy the Fury]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Louise wrote: "Roxy I pick for you Divergent . Enjoy"

The Hotness aka Four




Enjoy that book and then get the movie"

Can't wait!

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Armi wrote: "Donna, I pick the (Dead)ish & (dead)ish All Sorts series for you. It looks like fun."

Thanks, Armi!! I finished reading the (Dead)ish & (Dead)ish All Sorts series and they were very enjoyable. I should have read them sooner!

[☀Rachael☀]

Well I just couldn't get in to The Red Plague Affair (Bannon & Clare, #2) by Lilith Saintcrow it didn't hold my attention and I was bored! I also hate when male characters have female names it's just confusing! I didn't love book 1 either so I'm going to call it quits on these! They were just overly complicated for no reason! But that's another series off my pile so I'm happy!!

[Kay (Brigidsmomma)]

Danie wrote: "I'm going to pick the Hetta Coffey series for you, Kay. The author and I have the same last name, so it must be fate, haha. Hope you enjoy! "

Thanks Danie, I've finished the series for now, although it looks like she adds a new book about once or twice a year, so I should be able to continue to enjoy what has been a 5 Star series for me. Just loved the whole series!

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Finished 2 of my picked series, so I am slowly getting them read. I really like them, but I just have so many books to read and the series is so long, I just can't justify it to myself to binge read them instead of others.

[Danie]

Giving up on my series for now. Not sucking me in like I had hoped.

[Esther]

I've read two of my series so far:

and

and I'm busy with a third. Really enjoying it. And it's been the perfect fit for a super-busy time at work because it is so easy to sink into. Definitely will keep reading for October and then see where I am with regards to the umpteen other series on TBR list. ;)

[Colleen]

Jenne wrote: "Colleen I pick the Ruby Red Series for you."

I finished both Sapphire Blue & Emerald Green this month and really liked the series. It's a light, fun adventure full of time travel and teenagers, egomaniacal bad guys and snarky pet demon-ghosts.
Thanks for pushing me to finish it! :)

[K~Terror]

Holli wrote: "K-Terror (love your avatar name), I pick for you the October Daye series. It got my attention because my birthday's in October and the first book in your TBR list of them sounds interesting. Have f..."

I was able to read 2 of the October Daye series this month ~ and really hoping to get another one in before Thursday. **fingers crossed**


This series definitely picks up the more books I read. The first couple of books were a bit tough for me but now I'm finding them quite enjoyable and well worth the investment!

4☆ Reads for Both!

[~Melissa~]

~Melissa~ wrote: "~Melissa's~ Sept FWYS
I pick for Joyce: Dresden Files
Joanne picks for me:Midnight Breeds




"


Joyce I finished up and the next novella
full book - was just ok. Novella - Mathias was a big enough secondary character that I felt he should have gotten his own book. Anyway - thanks for helping me get them off my TBR and I'm that much closer to being caught up with this series!!

[⚜️XAR]

Turtlecollector, thanks for picking the She Can series for me! I made the push and finished it out this month. Overall, it was a pretty good series, some more so than others, but I'm really glad I read it!

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

I only ended up reading 1 book from my picked series this month, but the book I did read was a good one. And I read a lot of other books from other series.

❤Stephanie's Finish What You Started Challenge

September Picks

I pick for Lou: Assassin/Shifter Series by Sandrine Gasq-Dion

Kristin K-Terror picks for me:

Brides of Kindred series by Evangeline Anderson
Divided (13/09/15) ♥♥♥♥

(view spoiler)[
Devoured
Enhanced
Cursed
Enslaved
Targeted (hide spoiler)]



FAILED

Other books read from series
Ervin's Dilemma by Stephani Hecht (03/09/15)
North's Complication by Stephani Hecht (03/09/15)
Off-Season by Carol Lynne (03/09/15)
Run, Alger, Run by Stephani Hecht (05/09/15)
When Tatum Got Bit by the Spider by Stephani Hecht (06/09/15)
Shane's Inner Anger by Stephani Hecht (07/09/15)
The Odds Maker by Stephani Hecht (07/09/15)
A Christmas for Ava by Stephani Hecht (07/09/15)
Braxton's Salvation by Stephani Hecht (09/09/15)
Numbers by Laurann Dohner (11/09/15)
Hades by Larissa Ione (14/09/15)
Ackley's Savior by Stephani Hecht (15/09/15)
Justice's Little Nibbler by Stephani Hecht (15/09/15)
Doc Featherstone's Return by Stephani Hecht (16/09/15)
Forbidden Freshman by Carol Lynne (16/09/15)
He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis (17/09/15)
The Angry Dove and the Assassin by Stephani Hecht (19/09/15)
Kallen's Atonement by Stephani Hecht (19/09/15)
The Leopard Who Changed His Spots by Stephani Hecht (19/09/15)
Skye's Limits by Stephani Hecht (20/09/15)
The Omega and the Assassin by Stephani Hecht (20/09/15)
The Trials of Gregg by Stephani Hecht (20/09/15)
Mutegi's Sweet One by Charlie Richards (21/09/15)
Catlin's Appaloosa by Charlie Richards (21/09/15)
In Plain Sight by Stephani Hecht (22/09/15)
Werewolf at the Zoo by Charlie Richards (22/09/15)
Alpha's Prerogative by Charlie Richards (23/09/15)
Accepting His Animal by Charlie Richards (23/09/15)
Accepting His Human by Charlie Richards (24/09/15)
Wayne County Holidays by Stephani Hecht (24/09/15)
Finding Balance by Charlie Richards (24/09/15)
Goading the Enforcer by Charlie Richards (25/09/15)
Through Dagus's Eyes by Charlie Richards (25/09/15)
Loving the Enemy by Charlie Richards (27/09/15)
Casey's Love Bite by Charlie Richards (27/09/15)
Hope for a Buffalo by Charlie Richards (27/09/15)
Dominating the Wolf by Charlie Richards (28/09/15)
The Wolf Biker's Mate by Charlie Richards (29/09/15)
Kyle's Valiant Hunt by Charlie Richards (30/09/15)
Spider Sense by Charlie Richards (30/09/15)
A Cajun in Colorado by Charlie Richards (30/09/15)
Catching A Bit Of Irish by Charlie Richards (30/09/15)

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Lothaire Dacianoღ♥ღ wrote: "I only ended up reading 1 book from my picked series this month, but the book I did read was a good one. And I read a lot of other books from other series.

❤Stephanie's Finish What You Started Cha..."

I am on book 2 of this silly series. I got the audio last week and will try to get to it next month.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "September 2015 FWYS - Series List
Grace chooses for me: Masters of Shadowlands."

I read and really enjoyed and I hope to begin at lunch today.

I will finish it by this weekend though. I will keep on it Grace :D

[Theo]

Finished , which I liked better than #2, but the epilogue was a bit melodramatic for me. I have the next one ready to start. I won't finish this series in September, but I should be able to mark another series off my list soon enough.

[☘KathyD☘]

September
Picked for — Marty
Picked by — Theo

Thanks for the push Theo! I love this series and am thrilled to be up to date! :)

Wild Invitation — ★★★★★ 9/10
Beat of Temptation — ★★★★★ 2/16
Tamsyn and Nate are the first changeling couple we meet in this series, so it is a gift to be able to see where their story started!

Stroke of Enticement — ★★★★★ 9/9
It was nice to meet this couple! Annie and Zack are a great couple...so adorable and playful.

Declaration of Courtship — ★★★★★ 9/10
This is the first time I recall seeing a SnowDancer den outside of the usual Sierra Nevada area. I liked seeing how the pack works with Cooper in charge. He is a strong personality, but somehow manages to win the heart of a true submissive.

Texture of Intimacy — ★★★★ 9/10
This is my least favorite story of this anthology, but it doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it! Having seen Walker and Lana court in Kiss of Snow, I enjoyed watching them navigate the beginning of their life together. There was a little too much repetition throughout, which is what took a star away, but it's awesome to see how far the Lauren family has come since Slave to Sensation.

Play of Passion — ★★★★ 9/2
Each book in this series adds such an interesting and intricate layer to the overall story. I liked Indigo’s and Drew’s story, but there was too much of the same dialog over and over. The duplicate dialog is the only thing that took away a star from this story...overall, this book provided an immense of ammo for what's coming in the next books...and I...can’t...wait!

Kiss of Snow — ★★★★★ 9/12
What an amazing story! If I could give this book more than 5 stars...I would! I’ve enjoyed the foreplay between Hawk and Sienna since the beginning of this series. They are both so passionate there was no chance this story would be dull...and it wasn’t! So many intricacies throughout this book...I also enjoyed Lara and Walker’s story. With so much going on in this book, I am very impressed that—in my opinion—the main romance didn’t suffer. I look forward to seeing this alpha pair working together in the coming books!

Tangle of Need — ★★★★ 9/21
While I really enjoyed this book, it wasn’t the main story of Riaz and Adria that added to that enjoyment. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy their story, but I much preferred the additional insight into Hawk’s and Sienna’s story, as well as the craziness going on in the Psy population. Things are definitely heating up and I look forward to seeing where my favorite characters go from here!

Heart of Obsidian — ★★★★★ 9/22
I don’t know if there are any words to truly convey how amazing this book is. In the 11 previous books, the many layers within the three groups have been shown on many levels. The political strife began as an underlying tone, but quickly gained momentum. This book just blows the whole political structure to h*ll with such an unexpected method, as well as unexpected characters. I absolutely love this series...but of all the books I've read so far, this one just gutted me! It was so powerful and heartbreaking, making the redemption that much sweeter!

Shield of Winter — ★★★★ 9/28
Vasic has been such an interesting character in the past handful of books, so it was great to get to know more about the mysterious Arrow. His unique Psy ability put a bulls eye on him from the cradle, and it seems life didn’t get a whole lot better from there. Ivy Jane is a great addition to the empath camp. Her quirkiness is a delight coming from a Psy and I love how deadpan Vasic’s responses to her are...seriously, I cracked up, out load a few times! The only reason I couldn’t give that last star is because the ending seemed too rushed. There was so much going on, and while some of it wrapped up in what I felt was an appropriate pace, other story lines just wrapped up...too fast. But it’s still an awesome book!!!

Shards of Hope — ★★★★★ 9/30
While I knew I’d enjoy Aden’s story, I didn’t expect to love it! In the books leading up to this one, Aden seemed to be a fairly straightforward character. Not that he was one dimensional, but I didn’t expect to be so blown away by his character. He has such a passion for his people, his Arrows. I think having the opportunity to really know the Arrows in the past few books have given them a dimension and a heart. I’ve never felt the Arrows were the “bad guys” just because they were the elite Psy military presence. Seeing Judd grow over the course of the series so far, as well as Vasic and Aden, truly shows the genius of Ms. Singh’s ability to weave a complex world, but still allow it to be attainable. Zaira is another amazing addition to the cast of characters in this series. I wasn’t sure I’d like her. She is so ruff around the edges that she’s jagged. She hold so much anger and a seriously unhealthy amount of possessiveness. But at the end of the day, she is an amazing woman with such a capacity to show compassion and love, even though she doesn’t see it.

This book had so much going on! Still it didn’t get so unruly that I couldn’t keep up. I’m so excited to be caught up on this series, but so freaking upset I have to wait for the next installment!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

♥KathyD♥ wrote: "September
Picked for — Marty
Picked by — Theo

Thanks for the push Theo! I love this series and am thrilled to be up to date! :)

Wild Invitation — ★★★★★ 9/10
Beat of Temptation — ★..."

Way to go

[Zuzana]

This month was a failure for me. I managed to read two books from my assigned series (so far so good) but I read only 3 books from my other FWYS series. :(

Zuzana's FWYS Challenge Progress - September 2015

FWYS September 2015 thread

Assigned series: Hercule Poirot.

✔ ✔

Books Read: 2/2
1. Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot #3) 9/7/15 ♥♥♥ (265 pages)
2. Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie (Hercule Poirot #32) 9/10/15 ♥♥♥ (352 pages)

Books Read from other FWYS series: 3
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #3) 9/16/15 ♥♥♥♥ (228 pages)
Pečeť smrti by Vlastimil Vondruška (Hříšní lidé Království českého #11) 9/20/15 ♥♥♥ (301 pages)
Podivná svatba na Lichnici by Vlastimil Vondruška (Hříšní lidé Království českého #15) 9/23/15 ♥♥♥ (301 pages)



Series finished in September: 0

[Chelle_Rydz]

Chelle wrote: "Chelle's September 2015 FWYS - Series List

Debbie (Doc) chooses for me: Odd Thomas Series by Dean Koontz

So, I didn't finish the series in september, but I did finished two out of the series.
Finished 10/04/15 and Finished 10/05/15

[Roxy the Fury]

Louise wrote: "Roxy I pick for you Divergent . Enjoy"

Finished . Thanks Louise!

[Joanne]

Managed to finish the next two in the Thursday Next series (one a little late) so now I only have one more to read to catch up.

(09/15) ♥♥♥♥ (10/05) ♥♥♥♥