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R7: "Seven Wonders of the Reading World" (2)
I finished
just a few minutes earlier. It is #4 in the Brothers Sinister series.
Week 6: Spot: 43
Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
Date Read: 22/02/16
Rating: 4☆
How It Fits: #3 Sookie Stackhouse
Review:
Once I finally had a chance to pick this up it was an enjoyable read. We see a different side to Sookie as she reflects on her chosen path. We also delve deeper into the politics of supernaturals. Sookie gets herself into the usual life or death situations, which she survives with a little vampiric help. There is the beginning of a possible love triangle which I hope will develop further in the series. Can't wait to start the next book.
Vi wrote: "I finished just a few minutes earlier. It is #4 in the Brothers Sinister series."Don't forget to write your review and rate it, etc. by Thursday midnight.
Two reviews in, one pending. How is everyone getting on with their books?
Snowing here in CT once again. Supposed to mix with freezing rain, sleet and ice. Early dismissal again and could be another delayed opening tomorrow.Happy Reading all. I'm reading the new Susan Mallery book that came out today. So far, so good.
Week 6: Roll: 8 Spot: 43 #4 in series
Book: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan
Date Read: 22 Feb
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I love this series by Milan. It's set in a different period with really different characters. I'm not sure how realistic it is but I like how it showed the gradual change that was happening during that period. I loved the MC in this one and the sort of role-reversal that happened. One of the better historicals I've read in a while.
I started
and I'm liking it so far. Some of the last few books have been hit or miss for me so I'm glad this is going good.
Vi wrote: "I started and I'm liking it so far. Some of the last few books have been hit or miss for me so I'm glad this is going good."She's an author that I have to catch up with. I'm so behind in her series.
Glad you're enjoying it.
I feel like a failure this week there is no way I'm getting done by tomorrow, this week has been hell with work and issues with my son I've barely had time to read and I'm only about 1/4 of the way through my book. :(
Krystal wrote: "I feel like a failure this week there is no way I'm getting done by tomorrow, this week has been hell with work and issues with my son I've barely had time to read and I'm only about 1/4 of the way..."We can always use our free pass unless you think it's doable before midnight Friday night. Tomorrow at midnight is earliest we can roll if all reviews are in. So far I think there are only 3 of us done.
I will try and get it done by Friday at midnight I'm assuming if I can get a solid good 2 hours tonight and tomorrow to read it that I can do it, it's only 350 pages long and I'm a quarter of the way through already so I'll try my damnedest lol
Krystal wrote: "I will try and get it done by Friday at midnight I'm assuming if I can get a solid good 2 hours tonight and tomorrow to read it that I can do it, it's only 350 pages long and I'm a quarter of the w..."Remember the challenge is supposed to be fun! Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
I won't be finished by midnight Thursday so we can roll straight away but I will be finished by the deadline
Belinda wrote: "I won't be finished by midnight Thursday so we can roll straight away but I will be finished by the deadline":)
Finished The Diamond Caper 4th in series24/2
Rate: 5 stars
Review: I absolutely love Peter Mayle....he definitely doesn't disappoint. He is humourous and witty. And he makes you want to theow caution ti the wind and move to the south of France. Whike it does take some time to get to the crime solving, the story takes you on an adventure throughout the region..an adventure including wine and food....something that the French are well known for. I am hoping that a new book will be under way soon!
Catherine wrote: "Finished The Diamond Caper 4th in series24/2
Rate: 5 stars
Review: I absolutely love Peter Mayle....he definitely doesn't disappoint. He is humourous and witty. And he makes you ..."
I've only read his book A Year in Provence and really enjoyed it. Will have to add his books to my TBR pile!
JoAnne wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Finished The Diamond Caper 4th in series24/2
Rate: 5 stars
Review: I absolutely love Peter Mayle....he definitely doesn't disappoint. He is humourous and witty...."
A Year on Provence is book 1 in another series....lol
I've read that series too...loved it!
Also read Hotel Pastis.... which is a one-shot mystery...(I'm pretty sure....)
Catherine wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Finished The Diamond Caper 4th in series24/2
Rate: 5 stars
Review: I absolutely love Peter Mayle....he definitely doesn't disappoint. He is humou..."
Good to know. Thanks for the info.
JoAnne wrote: "Catherine wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Finished The Diamond Caper 4th in series24/2
Rate: 5 stars
Review: I absolutely love Peter Mayle....he definitely doesn't disap..."
I love his writing style....I found him purely by accident....saw the title....and loving France....was immediately hooked!!
JoAnne wrote: "She's an author that I have to catch up with. I'm so behind in her series.Glad you're enjoying it. "
Me too. This book was satisfying. I can't believe how she is able to go on with 42 books in a series. That's seriously amazing.
Vi wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "She's an author that I have to catch up with. I'm so behind in her series.Glad you're enjoying it. "
Me too. This book was satisfying. I can't believe how she is able to go on with..."
That is amazing. Some authors can really weave a story, keep characters and plots straight from book to book to book.
Week 6: Roll: 8 Spot:43
Book: Amber Flame by Caris Roane
Date Read: 2/24/2016
Rating: &$9733 ★
Review: I had a hard time with this book. It was just so cheesey and repetitious to me. I keep hoping that the author will explain why random people are starting to share powers. It's kind of like "fated mates" except they never say that. You just have two people who are attracted to each other and suddenly start sharing their vamp/were/fae powers. If I read "her were side" or "wolf side" or "access your new fae powers" one more time I think I would have thrown my kindle across the room. Everything was just resolved way to easily.
How it Fits: 4th in a series
JoAnne wrote: "Vi wrote: "I started and I'm liking it so far. Some of the last few books have been hit or miss for me so I'm glad this is going good."She's an author th..."
I just finished that one and I enjoyed it which is great because the last couple of books just seemed predictable to me. At least this one was more emotional and we got to see Eve develop her relationship with Mr. Mira.
I agree, Danielle. I think I didn't really enjoy the last 4-5 books for the same reason. And while some of the same ground was tread in this book, it was handled differently showing Eve's growth of character.
I'm actually hoping for a big shake up like a major character dies or something! I know gasp but as long as it isn't Roarke I think that Eve having to handle the fall-out for something like that would be great. I thought that there was a great opportunity to do something like that when Nadine was attacked in the previous book. Something has to change though or else you just read about the same characters doing the same things and it gets way to predictable. This used to be a series that I would buy on release day and read that night. Now while I still like them I'm not in a big hurry to get them and actually thought about getting this at the library.
Wow. Finally somebody else like me. I read this 2-3 weeks after release. This wasn't how I used to be too. I don't think the author will kill off a major character.. I mean like 42 books into the series and when the people are completely invested, it will be a very bold author who can cut off a character. But I agree.. we need something big
I've updated everyone's reviews. Good luck Belinda and Krystal.
I've got 30 pages to go. I'm at work now so I'll definitely finish it tonight. I'll post a review in a few hours :)
Belinda wrote: "I've got 30 pages to go. I'm at work now so I'll definitely finish it tonight. I'll post a review in a few hours :)"Great! We'll see what Krystal has to say later today.
2am here - off to bed.
Hoping for a really high roll of the dice tomorrow!
Week 6: space 43
- 4th in seriesFinished: 26/2/16
Stars: 4
Review:
I almost gave up this series. I didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much as Mercy but this book gave me hope! I really enjoyed it. I'm not sure what was different about it? The Navajo? The horses? Fae? Another Pack? This really flowed and the side human characters were great.
*Gasps* You didn't enjoy the Charles & Anna as much as Mercy?!! Blasphemy!!
I know.....nothing compares to Mercy!
I think Charles & Anna have more romance than Mercy but I really enjoy both series. Although I do agree that Charles & Anna just get better as the series grows.
Week 6: Roll: 8 Spot: 43 : Text Item Computer
by Alma KatsuBook: The Reckoning by Alma Katsu
Date Read: 26 Feb
Rating: ★★
Review:
I absolutely did not like this book, by the second half it was so dry that I had a really hard time staying focused, and I'm so glad that I'm finished now. I don't think I will continue on with this series, it was very anti-climatic after Adair got free and very dry.
"It's called a computer" He gestured grandly at the rather plain sheet of black glass framed by dull silver metal - page 20
YAY Krystal. You did it!We're ready to roll!
It's 11pm ET; 10pm CT
since we have to roll before midnight and all reviews are in even if not linked I think it's okay we roll.
I don't want to overstep or step on anyone's toes but for the good of the team and moving forward I'll give it an hour to see if there's any activity otherwise I'm going to take it upon myself to roll for the team and Louise can then finish linking reviews and posting it on the proper site.
I'll keep checking back and hope I'm not annoying anyone!
Louise wrote: "Well done everyone!"Guess you'll be rolling?
Week #7What We Rolled: 11
We are on Spot 54
What We Can Read :
#5 in Series
#4 in series
#54 in Series
Cover Item: 2 or more People
Louise Crave ◆ 2 people on cover ◆ Review
Danielle Midnight Pursuits ◆#4 in series ◆ Review
Krystal Inferno ◆ #4 in series◆ Review
JoAnne Truly Sweet ◆#5 in series ◆ Review
Vi The Alloy of Law ◆ #4 in series ◆Review
Catherine Nightingale Way ◆ #5 in series ◆ Review
Belinda Nightwalker ◆#4 in series ◆Review
I'll have to check what I've got that fits, I've got a book that I have to finish before month end which unfortunately is a #2 in series.
I'm going with book 5 in a series. It also meets the alternative criteria of two or more people on the cover.
Sweet, Texas series, Book 5 by Candis Terry
Louise wrote: "I'll have to check what I've got that fits, I've got a book that I have to finish before month end which unfortunately is a #2 in series."Month end is Monday so you still have plenty of time to pick another one. There's not 2 people on the cover?
I have a few if both 5th and 4th in series..and a few with 2 people on cover as well...
I'll check when I get home from work but check all editions covers on goodreads too. Sometimes there are alternate covers that can work ;)
JoAnne wrote: "Louise wrote: "I'll have to check what I've got that fits, I've got a book that I have to finish before month end which unfortunately is a #2 in series."Month end is Monday so you still have plen..."
Unfortunately not its
in the fallen angels series
Just realised my book has two people on the cover, I also checked out the alternate editions and this one works too
:-D
I'll go with
by Dan Brown as it is the 4th in the series and I have been wanting to read it since I got it for Christmas unless my other book I want to read has 2 people then I'll read that!
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Qualification: text item computer
Finished: 2/21/16
Rating & Review: 4 stars
Jennifer Snow is a favorite author of mine and she gave me the three books in the series to read/review for an upcoming promo on Romancing-the-Book.com which I review for. The book is definitely different from my normal reads since it has the sport of fighting at its core but it's still a love story where the right man gets the girl! Lot of action, fighting terms and a quick read. Can't wait to start book 2 in the series, Fighting the Fall!
computer - Tyson didn't look away from his computer. Nook page 195