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R7: "Seven Wonders of the Reading World" (2)
Well done everyone. We're ready for the next roll :D
This week I'm really going to try and get my book read on time, I do have a move happening Sunday and Monday so hopefully that won't interfere too much. I won't have internet for a few days though so I'll try and check in on mobile.
Can't wait to start my next book!! High roll!!! lol
Good luck with your move Krystal! Come on roll time!! I need a new book to pick up.....
Should be easier to pick a book since it's the first of the month! I plan my reading out in advance and it's hard to add a book mid-month ☺ Looking forward to see what's on deck next!
I'm hoping the role coincides with the book I'm already reading
I just go with the flow for what to read. I have books to review, books I've downloaded for free for whenever I get a chance and books that are for me - favorite authors, series, etc.I'm currently reading See Me by Nicholas Sparks - for me and it fits a bunch of challenges some that had to be completed this month. Slow going though so far not as emotional as others I've read.
Krystal wrote: "I'm hoping the role coincides with the book I'm already reading"You have to start a new book that fits after the roll unless you start from page one again.
Krystal wrote: "This week I'm really going to try and get my book read on time, I do have a move happening Sunday and Monday so hopefully that won't interfere too much. I won't have internet for a few days though ..."Good luck with the move.
Week #3What We Rolled: 8
We are on Spot 19
What We Can Read :
#1 in Series
#9 in Series
#19 in series
1995
Louise Death By Honeymoon◆ #1 in series ◆ Review
Danielle Instant Attraction ◆ #1 in series ◆Review
Krystal Worst Laid Plans ◆ #1 in series ◆ Review
JoAnne Claimed ◆ #1 in series ◆ Review
Vi Mortal Ties ◆ #9 in series ◆Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli ◆ #9 in series ◆ Review
Belinda Obernewtyn ◆ #1 in series ◆ Review
Great roll. I need to read my last library book -
which is a first in series
Great roll. I think I'll go with
, which is #9 in series.
I'm going to read #1 in a series -
by Elle KennedyIt will finish one of my monthly challenges.
I have both 1 & 9 in series...Maybe Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli (9 in series) or one of my many first in series...lol
Joann, for some reason I forgot to add the going to that sentence it should have read I hope it coincides with the book I'm already going to be reading. I guess this is as good a time as any to start Cinder though as its the first in the series :) so I'll read that
Krystal wrote: "Joann, for some reason I forgot to add the going to that sentence it should have read I hope it coincides with the book I'm already going to be reading. I guess this is as good a time as any to sta..."whew - hate to have you have to read a different book
enjoy!
I'm going to read
which is a #1 in a book.
Everyone has there books listed now! Joann I will be interested to see your review since I have that book on my TBR.
Vi - I really like that series but the world building is so intense I have to be able to really concentrate when I'm reading it. Not a light read but very enjoyable.
Danielle wrote: "I'm going to read which is a #1 in a book."Love her books - I have the last book in the Animal Magnetism series to read and hoping for 7 to be one of the numbers. I was trying to save it for this challenge but if it doesn't come up the next roll will end up having to read it since it will be due.
Danielle wrote: "Everyone has there books listed now! Joann I will be interested to see your review since I have that book on my TBR.
Vi - I really like that series but the world building is so intense I have to..."
I'll be reading it this weekend - I've liked other books by her so I'm hoping it's a good read.
JoAnne it's looking like I need to find another book anyways since the book I was gonna read is being packed but luckily I was just asked to review a book coming out on the 1st of February and it's an eBook so it works out well. It's called Worst Laid Plans and it's also the first in a series :)
Krystal wrote: "JoAnne it's looking like I need to find another book anyways since the book I was gonna read is being packed but luckily I was just asked to review a book coming out on the 1st of February and it's..."Love when things fall into place like that.
Who do you write reviews for?
I've updated everyone's book choices; I've changed mine to
as I need an American author this week. It also fits into a couple of other challenges.There are some books that have made it onto my TBR this week, so much for my New Year’s Resolution, oh well c'est la vie.
JoAnne I review for a few different people. Simon and Schuster being one but this one is for a girl on my good reads friends list and I can't remember the company just now. I'll let you know tomorrow
Krystal wrote: "JoAnne I review for a few different people. Simon and Schuster being one but this one is for a girl on my good reads friends list and I can't remember the company just now. I'll let you know tomorrow"Sounds good. I review for RomanceJunkies.com and Romancing-the-Book.com
Several authors also ask if I'd read/review their books.
I'm on Susan Mallery's street team - was a Fool's Gold cheerleader for 2 years when she still had them - and named a character in one of her Fool's Gold books and the character was given my last name!
Week 3: Roll: 8 Spot:19Book:
Claimed (Outlaws #1) by Elle Kennedy Qualification: 1st in a series
Finished: 1/31/16
Rating & Review: 3.5 stars
I liked the Killer Instinct series by this author and the Outlaws series is similar that the characters live in a compound that can't be found, are self sufficient given their circumstances and are multifaceted and you have to dig deep to get to know them.
Claimed reminded me of The Giver by Lois Lowry but had too much sexual content much of it unnecessary. I would classify this book as erotica and no way a contemporary romance.
There was a lot of action, fighting and survival skills put to the test as a war had wiped out most of the world. It's good vs. evil; outlaws vs. Enforcers.
I will give the next book in the series a try and hope for less sex if it isn't necessary to the story line.
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Book:
Claimed (Outlaws #1) by Elle Kennedy Qualification: 1st in a series
Finished: 1/31/16
Rating & Review: 3.5 stars
I liked the Killer Inst..."
Your review was spot on! too much sex but the story has potential
Danielle wrote: "Everyone has there books listed now! Joann I will be interested to see your review since I have that book on my TBR.
Vi - I really like that series but the world building is so intense I have to..."
Agreed, Danielle. I can't read this series back to back for more than 2 books. But I like that the author does heavy bang world building and expect us to keep up with it. I'm about halfway into the book. I even sneaked a bit at work and got caught at it too!
I had a library run last week and picked up a number of books that I'm eager to get my hands on. I can't wait to sink into them.
ThatEzi wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Week 3: Roll: 8 Spot:19Book:
Claimed (Outlaws #1) by Elle Kennedy Qualification: 1st in a series
Finished: 1/31/16
Rating & Review: 3.5 stars
I liked ..."
I agree. I think a lot of authors believe sex sells. Not all of us this type of details and sex when reading. At least 50% of it could have been left out and the story would have been much better.
I'm about halfway done....will try to finish tommorrw :)
Glad I finished fast this week. Came home sick yesterday and am out today and tomorrow. I'm dizzy and really bad headache. Can't focus or read.Had to have someone drive me home from work and leave my car there!
I changed my book yet again, didn't realise I had leant my planned book to a friend. So I read
#1 in Caribbean Murder Series
Week 3: Spot #19 - 1st in Series
Death By Honeymoon by Jaden Skye
How It Fits: #1 Caribbean Murder Series
Date Read: 02/02/16
Rating: 3☆
Review:
This had everything about murder mysteries that I like. Cindy is left a widow, when her new husband drowns while on honeymoon. Everything is not as it seems and Cindy is soon trying to find out the real reason for his death. This was a relatively quick read with plenty of character development. I wish I could have rated it higher but the ending was rushed ax if the author wanted to tie up the loose ends quickly. Which was a shame given the build up of the story. We are however teased with the introduction of the second book in the series in the last few pages of the book. Definitely a way of getting you to read the next book, which I certainly will.
Updated.@Joanne I hope you're feeling better.
I'm done with my book.. Will post a review tomorrow.Joanne, hope you are feeling better now.
Thanks for asking. Still not 100%. If it doesn't get better won't be going to work tomorrow either. Still lightheaded and trouble focusing. Can't make fast moves - head or body - can't bend over to get something or it all rushes in. Haven't read since Sunday so you know I'm not feeling well!
Finished Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli3 Feb
9th in series
5 stars
Review....as per usual...Tara Holloway is up to her neck in shenenigans involving tax evaders!! This book, whilst predictable.. (I've read 8 before..lol )...still has the ability to catch you unaware...
I love how Diane Kelly..weaves the story...creating another story within to give you that much more of an adrenaline rush as things are all sorted.
I can't wait til the next book comes out :)
Week 2 - space 11
- 1st in seriesFinished: 4/2/16
Stars: 3
Review:
I got confused at the beginning, the story didn't unfold well. The 'info dump' and world building was disjointed. I actually had to read a synopsis/review to figure it out.
However about halfway through it started getting interesting. I couldn't put it down for the last quarter. I can see how this series is popular, I accept the author was young when she wrote this and it shows.
Updated. How are you all getting on with your books. Don't forget to post your reviews.
Sorry it took so long this week - it's been a busy week :)Week 3: Spot #19 - 1st in Series
Book: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis
How It Fits: #1 in Wilder Series
Date Read: 02/03/16
Rating: 4☆
Review: Jill does an amazing job of mixing humor, fun and just the right amount of emotion and depth to the story. They are two damaged characters who are helping each other heal. Their romance is paced just right and their problems aren’t just swept under the rug but instead we get to see them face their fears and start healing. The secondary characters are entertaining and you learn just enough to want to continue to read to get to their stories. Overall a wonderfully entertaining and moving story that will keep me coming back for more of the Wilders.
I will put my review tonight I can't link though as I am only on a mobile phone I do not have Internet yet
Krystal - use an Internet browser on your phone & it acts like the desktop version. The app is limited.
Only waiting on Vi and Krystal to post her review.We need another big roll this week!
Week 3: Spot #19 - 1st in Series
By Claire RobynsBook: Worst Laid Plans by Claire Robyns
How It Fits: #1 in Maddox Storm Cozy Mystery Series
Date Read: 02/04/16
Rating: 4☆
Review: This book was very well written and kept me guessing until the end. Maddox is a strong lead character who is cheeky and fun, she has a strong supporting cast of Characters on her quest to find out what truly happened. The only issue I had with this book is they kept using the term Home Ed which is actually called Home Economics or Home Ec. I had a hard time with that
Week 3: Spot #19 - 9th in Series
Book: Mortal Ties by Eileen Wilks
Date Read: 02 Feb
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is turning out to be one of the best UF series. A very strong world building that takes itself seriously and keeps you invested in following the world with the all the really sort of scientific explanations.
Character development is done well as always; had some unexpected twists that I didn't expect but I would say this book was more action packed rather than emotionally. Will defn be continuing the series.
Sorry for being late on the review. I was too lazy to power on the laptop at home. I hope we have two rolls in the twenties as I have a loooot of #2s that I need to continue :)
Well done everybody. I'm hoping for a 20s spot too. My FWYS challenge is getting longer!
Louise wrote: "Well done everybody. I'm hoping for a 20s spot too. My FWYS challenge is getting longer!"Here's to a good roll. We need a big one to catch up to some of the other teams! I'm good with skipping the 20's and going right to 30+
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Keeping fingers crossed that we get a high roll.
If I don't get to choose a book after you roll and post you may not hear from me until tomorrow night.
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