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Week 6 - Selection Post
Book: Red by Kate SeRine
No. of Pages: 330
How it Qualifies: Popular Fairytale Retelling List - Page 5
Popular Fairytale Retelling
Hmmm.... So far everyone has chosen a book with a dark cover. Interesting seeing as this week's theme is Fairytales that are more traditionally happy. Elaine and Heather - you'll have to save us from being all dark this week :-)Happy Reading Everyone!
Amy, just to let you know, that I probably would like to use pass option next week because I'll be on vacation and I have very limited time to read.
Ooh boy... You're looking for me to save you?! I'm still deciding, as I'm at a craft show this weekend, but I'm leaning toward dark... Lol.:-) Elaine
Week 6 - Selection PostBook:
Letters to Zell by Camille Griep
Pages: 336/GR
How it fits: #224 on list - Mythologies and Retellings of Fairy Tales Classics
Sorry! I had no luck with finding a light cover either. Don't worry, I know I still need to finish last weeks book also but it will be done in a few days. :)
Halfway finished with my week 5 book will be done later today or early tomorrow
Skandia wrote: "Amy, just to let you know, that I probably would like to use pass option next week because I'll be on vacation and I have very limited time to read."Hi Skandia - I'm hoping everyone is OK with first come first serve. Which would mean the PASS next week is all yours. Enjoy your vacation!
Week 5 - Completion Post
Week # 4
Book: Where I Belong by J. Daniels
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was a sweet story about childhood enemies that get a second chance. I liked both characters but had trouble at times with Mia's indecision it seems a little at odds with the strong emotions she later confessed to having. This story also have a great supporting cast, with Ben's sister and best friend adding a little tension of their own. I also loved Nolan and how he added depth to both main characters.
Week 6 Selection postOption 2
3:AM Kisses306 pages
Rose's read list from Sept 8, 2015, rated 3 stars
Week 5 completion post
Title:Tangled by Emma Chase
Date Read: October 19
Rating: 3 stars
Review
I hated Drew through most of the book but I did have a few laughs. I liked when Drew and Kate argued it was too funny. I really don't know if I want to continue with the Series
Delitealex wrote: "Week 5 completion postTitle:Tangled by Emma Chase
Date Read: October 19
Rating: 3 stars
Review
I hated Drew through most of the book but I did have a ..."
I'm sorry to hear this book missed something for you. I hope you enjoy this week's book more.
Delitealex wrote: "Week 5 completion postTitle:Tangled by Emma Chase
Date Read: October 19
Rating: 3 stars
Review
I hated Drew through most of the book but I did have a ..."
Aww, I'm sorry you didn't like. Drew had me Laughing Out Loud.
Week 5 - Completion PostBook:
Kaleidoscope Hearts by Claire Contreras
Date: October 19
Rating: 5*
Review: I'm not surprised at all that I loved this book! After reading There is No Light in Darkness I knew Claire Contreras is a phenomenal writer! I love the idea of two ex's finding each other and falling in love again after years apart. A very lovely story.
Week 6 completion post
By Sarah Maase
5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It's a modern remake of Beauty and the Beast bringing in some fun paranormal stuff and lots of drama. I've never read this author before but will quickly remedy that! The story does resolve but a second book is due out in the Spring. I will definitely read that!!
Lynne wrote: "Week 6 completion postBy Sarah Maase
5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It's a modern remake of Beauty and the Beast bringing in some fun paran..."
I've got this one on my TBR pile so I'm very pleased you liked it.
Congratulations on being the first of us to get through their Week 6 book :-)
Week 6 Completion Post
4 stars
Wow. This is what the original story was like, dark, scary, gritty. I've never been a huge fan of peter pan mostly because I did the play 3 times in school and it was insane - but the story itself is great and this one blew open a whole new door.
If you enjoy creepy stories that involve kids and the fear of growing up this story is for you. If you're not into those types of stories I recommend you stay away, as there are some really terrifying pictures created throughout the story. Not bad, but gruesome.
I did not give this story 5 stars because it was long and at time I lost interest but I would say it was incredibly well written, but wordy and beautifully haunting. Highly recommend if this is your thing. Peter is creepy in this story and the story of him as a baby/child is heartbreaking. It's no wonder he became a child thief.
Week 7 selection post
By Jo Raven
243 pages
How it fits: title starts with the letter 's'
Week 7 Selection post
Title: Seaside Dreams by Melissa Foster
Pages: 300
How it fits: Title starts with S
Week 7 - Selection Post
Book: Serpent's Kiss by Theo Harrison
No. of Pages: 336
How it Qualifies: Book title starts with the letter S
Week 7 - Selection PostBook:
Sins of Sevin by Penelope Ward
Pages: 291
How it fits: Starts with an "S"
Lol...Never fear girls, I'm still here. Not that any of you were worried, I just couldn't resist. I'm finishing up last week's book and thinking about which I want to choose for this week's. I'll post for you soon. I'm in between a few, but I've narrowed down my list.:-) Elaine
This is funny! I almost picked several of these books.
Glad to hear you're still with us Elaine!I thought that this week's selection would be easy but it took ages to narrow it to just 1 :-)
Amy wrote: "Glad to hear you're still with us Elaine!I thought that this week's selection would be easy but it took ages to narrow it to just 1 :-)"
For me too! There's alot of great books that start with an S.
Week 6 - Completion PostBook:
Letters to Zell by Camille Griep
Date: October 22
Rating: 5*
Review: This was such a great little story! This wasn't on my tbr list I just randomly picked it up. Im so happy i did! I love the idea of Rapunzel, Snow White and Cinderella in modern times. This book was fun, exciting and the characters were adorable. For ONCE I wished a book wasn't a standalone because I want more of these characters. I would definitely read more by this author. A MUST read!
Skandia wrote: "Week 5 
by Karina Halle287 pages
#283 Best Second Chance Romance
I liked this book a lot. Karina Halle writes good contemporary romance. About friendship and falling..."
Need a rating here Skandia :)
Week 6 Completion Post
3:AM KissesRating: 5 stars
Review: Laughed so much at times, my sides hurt. I was worried when I had read what a man-slut Bryson had been. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to like him. The tally marks almost did him in. However, I've got to admit, he is now one of my favorite book boyfriends. I also really liked Baya. Her brother Cole was determined to not let her grow up, but she stood up to him on a couple of occasions. I liked reading this one so much I skipped a craft night to finish reading it.
Week 7 Selection Post
Sugar Kisses304 pages
How it fits: title of book starts with 's'
Let me know if I have this wrong:Outstanding completed books...
* Elaine - week 5
* Amy, Skandia & Delitealex - week 6
Oops, sry Jane, it's corrected now :)
Skandia wrote: "Oops, sry Jane, it's corrected now :)"Thanks :)
Post 141 is my week 5 completion post.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Let me know if I have this wrong:Outstanding completed books...
* Elaine - week 5
* Amy, Skandia & Delitealex - week 6"
We should only be missing completion posts from me, Skandia and Delitealex for Week 6.
Thank you Jane (PS) for reviewing the progress and making sure we'd not missed anything. Sometime the posts hide from me :-)
Week 7 Selection Post
274 pgs.
How it fits: title of book starts with 's'
Week 6 Completion Post
Title:The Rose and the Beast: Fairy Tales Retold by Francesca Lia Block
Date read: October 27
Rating: 3 stars
Review
This book was many short stories about various fairytales but in modern times and set around Los Angeles. It read like poetry with a dark edge with stark realities. I'm interested in reading more of Blocks work.
Amy wrote: "Sometime the posts hide from me :-)..."Yup - they hide from me as well!!
Thanks Elaine :D
Week 6 
by Sydney Landon360 pages
Option 2: Medavis66 read it 6/15/2015, rated 5 stars
My rating : 4 stars
As the first book ended in a major cliffhanger, I was looking forward to read next in series. Things about Lia's past caught up with her and in this book Lucien and Lia are dealing with aftermath of this drama. There are also bits and pieces revealed about Lucien's past that I was really looking forward to read about.
Week 7 Completion Post 5 Stars
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I LOVED this book. I LOVE Carter, Sincerely Me.
I generally don't like romance, in fact I usually find the women in romance novels to be annoying and needy - but Carter and Ari's relationship was wonderful and fun to read. I understood their dynamic and also knew they loved each other from the start, but sometimes it takes longer to figure that out. I loved them together, although they both were pretty stupid to get there.
All that said, there were a few things that annoyed me, but not enough to take stars away - "rough dirty sex" did not take place 1 in this story, despite Ari and Carter talking about it/watching it and I guess having it. I would consider their sex slightly naughty but dirty or rough, not a bit. I also wasn't a fan of Josh, I didn't understand why Carter was friends with him. Nicole was a terrible friend but became "useful" in the end.
The book is not perfect but I loved it
Rose wrote: "Week 7 Completion Post5 Stars
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I LOVED this book. I LOVE Carter, Sincerely Me.
I generally don't like romance, in fact I usually find the women in romance..."
This is on my tbr list. After your review I'm going to bump it up...it sounds like something I would love too. Maybe the next time I need to use Option 2? ;)
Week 6 - Completion Post
Week # 6
Book: Red by Kate SeRine
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
This book had a little of everything; mystery, fantasy, and romance. I kept thinking that rather than being a retelling of a fairytale that it was using a blend of all of them. But slowly, in a very subtle way the author wove the story around Little Red Riding Hood. Looking back on the book now - it's just plain obvious but it kind of snuck up on me. As usual, I had no idea "Who Done It" but then I'm usually clueless which makes the big reveal more enjoyable for me.
I've already put book 2 - Grimm Consequences on my TBR list.
Amy wrote: "Week 6 - Completion Post Week # 6
Book: Red by Kate SeRine
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
This book had a little of everything; mystery, fantasy, and romance. I kept thinking tha..."
I've recently read Red and The better to see you and loved both. I haven't read Grimm Consequences yet. Hoping to read Along came a spider soon.
Week 7 Completion post
Sugar KissesRating: 4 stars
Review: Good, fun read. I liked Cole, despite his score-keeping wall. I love Roxy! She is sassy and sweet. I found many of their exchanges to be quite humorous. I laughed a lot. The designer cupcake she creates sounds yummy...lol.
Week 7 completion reportStorm by Jo Raven
Rating: 3 stars
This story focuses on Raylin and Storm. Raylin is running away from dangerous thugs and Storm is running from something no one else in his life believes. The story was okay. My main concern was the insta-love to the extreme of the characters. I didn't buy it.
Delitealex wrote: "Amy wrote: "Week 6 - Completion Post Week # 6
Book: Red by Kate SeRine
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
This book had a little of everything; mystery, fantasy, and romance. I kept ..."
I'm glad to hear that the next one is good. I'm always sad when the series has a great first book and then declines.
Hi All - I had to change the format of our tracking posts. I ran out of room!!! Hopefully, everyone is OK with that.Enjoy your reading!!!
Week 8 selection post
By Kristen Ashley
409 pages
How it fits: cover is half blue
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Option 2: Medavis66 read it 6/15/2015, rated 5 stars