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PtP - Five Little Peppers (5)
Finally able to get the tracking post the way I'm hoping makes sense to everyone.
Completion PostWeek 1
10. Artistic/Creative Romance
Book: Rocky Mountain Heat by Vivian Arend
Rating: ★★★
How it fits: read by Mai on Jul 03, 15 (4 stars)
185 pages (Ebook Edition)
Review:
I've had this book on my TBR for almost three years and never got to it so this challenge was a nice way to finally read it. Since I added it so long ago I didn't remember much why I added so I didn't have high expectations. It was a decent enough and quick read, but nothing overly exiting.
Proud of you ladies. Nearly all done for Week 1. And it's only Tuesday. Finally getting into the reading groove myself.
Been busy with other challenge books over the weekend. I'll be starting my book if not tonight, then in the morning. So should have it done by tomorrow night.
No worries, Danielle! I'm trying to get caught up with challenges and such since I've been in a reading funk lately.
Completion Post — Week 1Option 1 — 10) Artistic/Creative Romance
17/9
3 stars
It took some time getting into this book. I love this author so I didn't really take much notice that it wasn't a romance. The blurb makes it seem like it would be about Kismet and Mal. That is not the case, it's an Urban Fantasy that gives time to each of the Four Horsemen.
While by the end I thought it was a good, it wasn't a favourite of mine. It's an interesting world and there are questions left unanswered, so I do think I'll give the next book ago when it comes out.
Amy wrote: "Maritza wrote: "Completion Post:Week # 1 Option 1 Artistic / Creative Romance
Bookcover/link -Rock Chick Reckoning
pgs 484 finished 09/13/15*****
Rating - 5
How Book Qualifies - # ..."
i have loved everything by this author. i am hanging on to these books because once i finish i won't have anything more to read by her.
I'm going to have to check her out. I have a bunch of her books. I've been in such a reading slump lately though...maybe I need something different.
Completed 9/26/15Week 2 Bookcover-No people on the cover
Option 2 Key Date: 13 March 2015
Selections
Stacie Mass-D-
, 416 pages SelectionMaritza-
, 263 pages SelectionDanielle-
, 241 pages Selection (have to finish updating)Mai-
, 400 pages SelectionGea-
, 400 pages SelectionAmy (greenfairy)-
, 103 pages SelectionPam-
, 364 pages SelectionCompletions
Stacie Mass-D-Completion
Maritza-Completion
Danielle-Completion
Mai-Completion
Gea-Completion
Amy (greenfairy)-Completion
Pam-Completion
I'll look for book tomorrow, off to bed now. It was just my luck that I read a book today that would have fitted.
Week 2Option 1:
3. Bookcover - No people on the cover
Option 2 key date: 13 March 2015
3. Bookcover-No people on Cover
307 pages
UPDATE: Changing my selection. Will update shortly. Life decided to throw me a curve ball. A good one but one nonetheless.
Week #2Selection
3. Bookcover-No people on Cover
416 pages
Updated my book on 9/19
Week #23. Bookcover-No people on Cover
by David Lagercrantz400 pages
Week #23. Bookcover-No people on Cover
by Janet Fitch400 pages
Got everyone updated to this point. Nice, strong start, ladies. For the others, still plenty of time!
SelectionWeek 2
3. Bookcover-No People on Cover
103 pages
All updated! Thanks for letting me know, Stacie. I would have missed it otherwise.
Had a bad headache yesterday so didn't look for book. Have looked now.
Selection Post — Week 2Option 1 — Bookcover: No people on cover
241 pages
No people on cover
Edit: changed book choice.
Okay I am trying to finish some other team goals but have started my book and liking it so far. Oops I should leave my comments for my review :))))
Danielle, that's okay. I totally understand about headaches. Maritza, you can still include that in your review :) I usually make little comments like that myself.
CompletionWeek 2: Bookcover-No People on Cover
103 pages
3 stars
This wasn't too bad. A lot of room for improvement. But then for a book just barely over 100 pages, I can't be too hard on it. It wasn't strong on BDSM, but gave me the idea that as the series goes on there will be more elements. Jonathan was a dominant in the book. And Monica followed along like a submissive, though I'm not sure how submissive she really is. Just initial impressions.
CompletionWeek 2: No People on Cover
White Oleander
400 pages
Rating: ★★
While not necessarily a bad book, this just wasn't for me. I strongly disliked the MC and couldn't relate to her at all. Astrid is fourteen in the beginning of the book, her mother is a crazy and self-centered author who is sent to prison for murder of one of the men in her life. Maybe light spoilers, I tag it just to be save (view spoiler).
The prose didn't help. Full of similes and metaphors, the pace is slow and the style just isn't my cup of tea. I'm glad I got through with it. Still two stars, since this is more about me not being able to understand the MC.
CompletionWeek #2
Bookcover-No people on Cover
416 pages
Date: 9/21
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Up, down, up, down. This one was a roller coaster. It was slow at first but once I got into it, I couldn't put it down! Definitely kept me guessing on who the bad guy was and I'm ready to read #2!
I've not long ago finished
, so have edited selection post with this book choice. Will post review in morning.
Thank you for letting me know, Danielle. Stacie, got your completion posted!
Week #2 Option 1 Book without people on cover
364 pages
Sorry for the late posting. We have been invaded by a late summer sickness that flattened two of the three of us. My husband finally went to the doctor so maybe now we'll start on the upswing.
My daughter is determined to share that with me. I told her she is welcome to be selfish with it and keep it for herself. I think I'm losing the battle though. Hope you all recover soon!But it's not problem, Pam. I just wanted to make sure you saw it.
still working on my book enjoying it so much that i don't want to rush it.
Oh I know that feeling. It's been awhile but I went back to one of my go-to authors and series.
I'm the same - I rush with books I don't like much, because I want to get to the end ASAP (which means I can pick a better one soon^^), but books I love take me about twice as long because I want to linger and enjoy the reading :)
Certain authors, no matter how hard I try, I can't take my time. But then I'll re-read the book or series multiple times.
Completion Post - Week # 2
finished 09/22/2015No people on cover
Rating - *****
Review - oh my word I loved this book. It is rare that I am able to read a book where the man is so sure of himself that he can let the woman dominate him without feeling the need to take over. The only reason I finished so fast is because the book is due back at the library tomorrow. I Was really getting into the relationship between Vanessa a Domme and Holden a Submissive. I need to read the rest of this series and so do you.
Completion PostWeek 2
3. Bookcover - No people on Cover
Book: The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz
Rating: ★★
400 pages (Hardcover Edition)
Review:
I really liked Stieg Larsson's books when I first discovered them back in 2008. They were unique and good in a way all Scandinavian mystery books are. I didn't have any specific expectation when I saw they are trying to continue the series with new author and in a way that's a good thing. The book was so bad it actually hurt to read it and I kept reading just to see if it gets any better (sadly it didn't).
This book clearly shows sometimes it's better to leave things like they were and not tarnish another author's work with writing that is not worthy of the original work.
Good morning team. It is now 08:41 am in NYC. Getting ready for Church. Not to brag but I was on winning team last round and I loved this challenge. No pressure.oops i misspoke i was not on any winning team for this challenge. i did not brag for nothing. my conscious is now clear jajajaj
Afternoon, Maritza! Hoping the day goes faster so we can get a new category!
Just realise I didn't come back and post review. Will do so now. Another team challenge that is ending Sunday has been taking all my time.
Completion Post — Week 2Option 1 — Bookcover: No people on cover
21/9
4 stars
I was happy to learn there was going to be a sequel with Miro and Ian. They are partners in job and home life. They work well together and you can see that they love each other. I love that they work for Sam Kage. Plenty of action and fun along the way. I hope that there will be more from these two in the future.
Any particular category anyone is hoping is called tonight?
Week #3Option 1
Bookcover/link
Whatever Life Throws at YouPage numbers: 320
How the book qualifies - #165 on this list: Sports Romances
Week # 3 - Option # 1
Playing for Keepspages - 327
How Book Qualifies -# 163 https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
Week #3 - Option 2Bookcover/link Marrow
Page numbers: 286 pages
Name of the team-member, their star rating, the date they read the book: Stacie Mass-D, 4 stars, August 19th, 2015
This is perfect, I have to read it for another challenge anyway and was looking forward to it :) (sports romances are so not my favorite list ;))
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Week # 1 Option 1 Artistic / Creative Romance
Bookcover/link -Rock Chick Reckoning
pgs 484 finished 09/13/15*****
Rating - 5
How Book Qualifies - # 28 -https://www...."
I have this series. I just haven't gotten around to reading it yet.