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I will decide today and post my book.
Week #6, Option 1 
Book: Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell
Rating: 3.5 stars, finished 17/10/2015
Review:
It was a quick, fun book. I liked Reid and his dirty talk and I really liked Lucie and her awkwardness. What I don't like in my books is when the guy screws up and then realize he was a dick and comes back and the girl instead of making him work for her love just forgives him instantly. And that's the reason this is a 3.5 stars book.
Week 6, Option 1:
Book: Scarletby Marissa Meyer
Pages: 452
How the book qualifies: 2nd book listed on Fairytale-retelling
Week 6 Option 2
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress #4)
355 pages per GR
Read on Marina reading One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress #2) on 8-2-2015 4 stars
Armi wrote: "Week 6
Cinder
4 ★s (10/18)
Although the story is not exceptionally fast paced, it is a quick read because, while the setting is product of the author..."
It's well written
COMPLETION POSTWeek 6, Option 1: Fairytales/myths retelling
Book: Slumber by Samantha Young
Pages: 374
Qualifications: found on page 9 of Popular Fairytale Retelling Books
Read: Oct. 19
Rating & Review: ★★½
I didn't enjoy this one but it was me. If you like Fantasy stories, this is a good one. It was set in a magical Realm Dyzvati with princess Haydyn and her BFF Rogan as the main characters. Haydyn had a disease and Rogan was on the quest to get a plant in order to save the last living princess of Dyzvati.
Rogan as the Handmaiden of Pheadra was a pretty strong character and heroine, but I guess I was expecting some of the On Dublin Street magic. But Rogan was a focused heroine, and so the story wasn't focused on attraction brewing between Rogan and Wolfe, the captain of the guard.
I really liked Wolfe and wanted him to find happiness with Rogan. But Rogan was very resistant to him because of Wolfe's father (Syracen) and what he'd done to Rogan's family. I was hoping for more fireworks and angst, but it wasn't really there. It was an okay story but it just didn't thrill me.
Week 6, Option 2: COMPLETION
Magic Shifts342 pages per GR
Read by: Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty on 8/6/2015, rated *4 STARS*
Date read by me: 10/18/15
*5 STARS*
Just fantastic! I love this series, and I love the way the story arc draws me deeper and deeper. I thought the way Curran was portrayed as the ex-Beast Lord was very well done. I loved the way everyone kept calling him a butt-hole (PG version) not knowing that it was him that they were talking about.
There were lots of moments I loved in this book. It made me laugh (like fighting over taking the "kids" to kill ghouls while trying to take down an army of supernatural lizards) and made me cry (not giving spoilers, but there was some really sad and poignant moments in there), but overall it had me hooked.
I've listened to this whole series on audio, and I have to admit, I can't imagine enjoying one of these books with Rene Raudman's interpretation. She's spot on every time.
I can't wait for this series to continue. There's a whole lot of story left, and I just have to see what the Gordons come up with next for this crew.
çompletion PostWeek 6, Option 1:
Book: Scarletby Marissa Meyer
Pages: 452
How the book qualifies: 2nd book listed on Fairytale-retelling
3 stars
While this was an easy and fast read, I didn’t enjoy it as much as I did Cinder. This book bounced back between Cinder and Scarlet’s POV. I didn’t like Scarlet as much as I did Cinder and much of the book was already covered in Book 1. I am coming to realize that fairytale retellings are not my favorite genre. I felt that this book was just lacking from book 1. I would have liked to see more world building and more character development. While this is YA, to me it read more like a children’s fantasy. I will continue with the series just to find out what happens. I also hate to leave a series undone.
Scarlett must locate her missing grandmother. This plot is retelling from Red Riding Hood with a twist. Cinder must escape prison but as soon as she does will be the commonwealth’s number one fugitive. Wolf is a streetfighter who has an encounter with Scarlett. The two meet Cinder and must avoid Lunar Queen Levana who wants Prince Kai to herself.
Week #6: Fairytales/myths retellingOption 2
Page numbers - 218 p.
Read by - Grace. on October 4. Rated 3 stars.
Finished: 2015/10/20
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Ellie’s life wasn't one of the best. The only family to her is Hope, her niece, but she loves her like a true daughter. Ellie’s mother sold her for money.
Jax, Cash and Lilly’s son (from Until Lilly), meets his Boom and tries to keep her safe.
Like all men from his family, he will get his woman, in his house, in his bed and in his life. And he will do anything for her.
Katherine wrote: "Week #6: Fairytales/myths retellingOption 2
Page numbers - 218 p.
Read by - Grace. on October 4. Rated 3 stars.
Finished: 2015/10/20
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Ellie..."
I have this one, would I like it?
Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Week #6: Fairytales/myths retellingOption 2
Page numbers - 218 p.
Read by - Grace. on October 4. Rated 3 stars.
Finished: 2015/10/20
Rating: 4 St..."
Don't know. I liked it, but I am not you. So I wound't know. But you can read it if you want it. :D
Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Week #6: Fairytales/myths retellingOption 2
Finished: 2015/10/20
Rating: 4 St..."
Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Week #6: Fairytales/myths retelling
Option 2
Page numbers - 218 p.
Read by - Grace. on October 4. Rated 3 stars.
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All the men in the series are alpha males on steroids. The books are big on insta-love and the heroes are in some ways like cavemen, (view spoiler). They can be way over the top at times and I do have moments where I'm thinking "Did I Just Read That?" or did he really say that? Her books are kind of like a cotton candy fix, a little bit goes a long way for me.
Forewarned, this is the second book in the series and it does start on a cliff hanger from the first. I had forgotten what happened earlier and I was confused for the first chapter or so.
Grace wrote: "Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Week #6: Fairytales/myths retellingOption 2
Finished: 2015/10/20
Rating: 4 St..."
Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Week #6: Fai..."
Is it like Kristen Ashley cavemen because I don't like hers. But I love JR Wards BDB alpha males
I understand what you mean, Grace. Sometimes you're in the mood for a little cotton candy...even if your stomach hurts afterward.
Definitely more Kristen Ashley than BDB alphas.
Updated to here. I'm the only one missing for the week and I'm planning to finish this week. Great job team!
Grace wrote: "Definitely more Kristen Ashley than BDB alphas."Cool. That makes a difference. I've read 5 KA books, and only one of those books was better than 2-stars. It was
and I freaking loved that book, 5-star loved it. But I didn't like anything else I've tried.
Week 7Option 1
11. Book title starts with 'S'
You may ignore 'The', 'A' and 'An' at the start of a title.
Option 2
Key date: 17 April 2015
Week 7 - Option 1: Book title starts with S
Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James
324 Pages
How book qualifies: Book title starts with a S
I don't know what I want to go. But I'll decided after I watch today's episode of the Young and the Restless
Week #7: Book title starts with SOption 1
Page numbers - 342 p.
How the book qualifies - Starts with S
Looking pretty good here - only one from week 6 outstanding :D
Missing. Week 4 - Armi
Week 6 - Grace
Week #7: Book title starts with S, Option 1
Book: The Siren and the Sword by Cecilia Tan
Pages: 228 pages GR
How the book qualifies - title starts with "S"
Katherine wrote: "Missing. Week 4 - Armi
Week 6 - Grace"
I have Armi's completion post here : https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jane (PS) wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Missing. Week 4 - Armi
Week 6 - Grace"
I have Armi's completion post here : https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."
Then Grace didn't corrected Selection Post, because I was looking there.
SELECTION POSTWeek #7: Book title starts with S
Option 1
Book: Surviving Ice by K.A. Tucker
Pages: 320 Pages
Qualifications: Title starts with "S"
Week 7: Starts with "S" -- COMPLETION
Suddenly One Summer304 pages/GR
how it fits: title starts with "S"
read: 10/24/15
*4.5 STARS*
I thought this was a really cute book, just what I would expect from Julie James. Both Victoria and Ford were very likable characters and I loved their interactions with each other...even with they "hated" one another.
The story was interesting and I liked the way it tied Ford and Victoria together. And I'm glad that the "bad guy" they were looking turned out to be something totally different. It was a nice addition to the plot.
I didn't realize that this was related to the US Attorney/FBI series, and I haven't even gotten to book #5 of that series yet, but this book was definitely a stand alone in that I didn't need to have read any of that series to enjoy this book. But, I will go back and read book #5 ASAP.
I listened to this on audio, and the narrator was great. I literally fell into the story and didn't even realize I listened to the whole thing until the read "the end". I'd definitely listen to that narrator again.
Week #7, Option 1
Book: The Siren and the Sword by Cecilia Tan
Rating: 2.5 stars, finished 25/10/2015
Review:
I recently read Carry On by Rainbow Rowell and I LOVED it. So I wanted to read a LGBT fantasy, but this was a disappointment, there were too many characters and there were not developed enough. I didn't like the ending and the whole story felt pointless in the end.
Week 7Sharp Change by Milly Taiden
Rating: ★★★
Just an okay read. I really enjoyed the first two chapters setting up the story, but then everything started to happen too quickly. I would have preferred a little bit more story. I still don't really understand why the villain did what they did. Not my favorite from Milly Taiden, but I'll continue to read her books.
Week #7: Book title starts with SOption 1
Page numbers - 342 p.
How the book qualifies - Starts with S
Finished: 2015/10/28
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
Mercy is pack and its female alpha, but the pack is broken. There are people that do not want Mercy as its alpha, because she is not a wolf, but a coyote.
But it’s not the only problem in Mercy’s life. Fae Queen wants the Silver Borne and she believes that Mercy has it.
Week 7 - Option 1: Book title starts with S - Completion
Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James
324 Pages
How book qualifies: Book title starts with a S
Finished 10/28/15
4 Stars
Review:
Although Harper is a former beauty queen, she is down on her luck with no job and no means to support her younger sister. The few remaining shops will not hire her thanks to her mother’s scandalous ways. Harper and her sister are stuck in Wyoming until her sister graduates high school. Harper’s close friend connects her to Bran who is in desperate need of a farm hand. Having no clue what a farm hand is, Harper immediately accepts the position. Although Bran is hesitant, he is left with few options since his right hand man suffered an injury right at the busiest time of the year.
As Bran and Harper connect, Bran realizes that there is more to this beauty queen and begins to wonder how he can lasso her into staying in the sleepy town in Wyoming.
Lorelei James is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. This is book 2 of Blacktop Cowboys series. This book was a little slow for me to get engrossed in but quickly became a hit. I will definitely read book 3!
I didn't finish my book. but I've listened to 2 other "S" books, should I switch? I am still reading my book but I won't be done until around Saturday-ish.
Ezinwanyi~Boo boo kitty wrote: "I didn't finish my book. but I've listened to 2 other "S" books, should I switch? I am still reading my book but I won't be done until around Saturday-ish."You don't have to switch Ezi, but if you want to just be done with it, you can. The next theme hasn't been called yet. Once it has, you won't be able to switch anyway.
Although, if you are going to be finished with your book tomorrow anyway, I think you are fine with waiting.
The only time we really have to hustle is the last week because we'll have to be fast in order to have any hope in winning.
Week 8Option 1
15. Bookcover is mostly white or mostly blue (2 options)
Book must have at least 50% of the color.
Option 2
Key date: 24 April 2015
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads.
Week #8: Bookcover mostly white or mostly blue, Option 1
Book: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
Pages: 328 pages GR
How the book qualifies - Cover is mostly blue
Week #8: White or Blue coverOption 1
Page numbers - 374 p.
How the book qualifies - Blue and White cover
Week #8 Bookcover Mostly white or mostly blue, Option 
Book: He's So Fineby Jill Shalvis
Pages: 368 Pages
How the book qualifies - Mostly White Cover
Week 8: White or Blue cover
Can't Shake You 326 pages/GR
how it fits: white cover
read: 10/31/15
*4 STARS*
I definitely loved the chemistry between Carissa and Josh. The story was good for the most part too, but I thought the reason why they "couldn't be together" was a little over the top. I kept rolling my eyes every time they brought it up.
The "mystery" was something you could see from a mile away, but I enjoyed reading this nonetheless. I got this as a freebie, and this author is new to me, but I think I will continue on with the series at some point.
Week #8: Bookcover mostly white or mostly blue, Option 1
Book: Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas
Pages: 384 pages
Qualification: cover is bluish and Mod JanePS
Week #8: White or Blue coverOption 1
Page numbers - 374 p.
How the book qualifies - Blue and White cover
Finished: 2015/11/1
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
Kim Harrison - Two Ghosts for Sister Rachel
Rachel betted with her brother, that she can summon her father. Her brother wanted her to ho study earth magic, but she wants to work for The I.S.
She summoned a different ghost. He helped her to find missing girl.
Lynsay Sands - Run, Run, Rudolph
Jill got zapped and now she can shift to any person she wants. Her brother and the crazy guy that zapped her created this machine. And now the crazy guy wants her as a guinea pig for his experiments.
Marjorie M. Liu – Six
Six is a police officer who was trained from a young age to be an invincible fighter. She has no life outside of her work. Her whole body is a weapon, and she knows how to use it. The hero is a necromancer, and they are fighting vampires that are straight out of Chinese folklore.
Vicki Pettersson - The Harvest
A story about Light and Shadows. Zoe Archer is trying to protect a premature baby. The baby disappears and Zoe must find her.
COMPLETION POSTWeek #7: Book title starts with S
Option 1
Book: Surviving Ice by K.A. Tucker
Pages: 320 Pages
Qualifications: Title starts with "S"
Rating & Review: ★★★★.
Ivy Lee goes back in San Francisco to work with her uncle Ned in his tattoo shop until the day when Ivy walked in on her the murder of her uncle and a client. Ivy quickly became a loose end that the murderers need to tie up. But first the perpetrators need to know what Ivy saw, and if she had any incriminating evidence. So they sent in an assassin extraordinaire, Sebastian Riker, to retrieve the evidence and clean up the unfinished business.
Sebastian began by befriending the loner tattoo artist to probe her awareness into her uncle’s affairs. He was quickly intrigued by the smart mouthed girl. They just seem to click and Sebastian quickly found that this assignment will require him to make hard choices and sacrifices he was unwilling to make.
I liked Ivy because she was both strong and vulnerable at the same time. She was rude, yet sweet. She seemed aloof but she was caring. She seemed like a loner but she enjoyed the company of those who accepted her. Most of all, she was true to herself. Ivy was a great match for Sebastian because he needed to be needed. This was his shot at redemption and he took it!
The story was about Ivy and Sebastian’s evolution as solitary figures into a unit. It was how they able to sow seeds of trust and eventually depend on it. It wasn’t insta-love, nor was this story a fast paced romance. It was the progressive growth of Sebastian and Ivy as they made peace with their past and decided what they wanted for the future. This was romantic suspense done right. The writing was really good. There was mystery and suspense; there was love and romance too. I really enjoyed this book and the series as a whole.
To change this week's book, is it okay if I just change my Selection post or do I need to make a whole new post?Thanks.
I am listening to
and reading
Mariana wrote: "I think you need to make a new post"Thanks.
NEW SELECTION POST (replacing Post 224)Week #8: Bookcover mostly white or mostly blue, Option 1
Book: Never Never by Colleen Hoover&Tarryn Fisher
Pages: 159 pages
Qualification: cover is blue
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Book: Fall from India Place by Samantha Young
Rating: 1.5 stars, finished 17/10/2015
Review:
I didn't liked this book. It was slow and boring. I really liked Marco the teenager but I hated him as an adult. He was a bully. And Hannah was sweet but she lost me when she let Marco in her life so easy. He left her!!! I think this will be my last book in this series that I will read or maybe I will give Cole's book a shot. I really like him, he was the only thing in this book that I liked.