R7: SS "Frog Squad" (6)

[Jamie]

Sally wrote: "Week 1
Roll: 10
Spot: 10

Book: Me Before You (Me Before You, #1) by Jojo Moyes
Qualification: 1st in series
Finished: 01/21/16
Rat..."

I agree with you 100% but I did like the book

[Heather]

Week One - Spot 10


Nocte by Courtney Cole
How it fits: #1 in Series
Pages: 277
Finished: January 21
Rating: 5*

Review: Wow this was a crazy book. And I loved every word of it! I had no doubt I would enjoy this book because everything I've read by Courtney Cole has been fantastic. Even though this was different than her normal romances I wasn't disappointed. I adored the bond between Calla a and Finn. Although, at times I felt their relationship bordered on weird. Dare seemed to be just what Calla needed to sort out all the crazy that Finn continuously brought to her life. But through it all, I KNEW that I was missing something. I knew at the end I would be surprised. I was.

Can't wait to start book#2!

[D.G.]

Good morning, Froggies! Our roll is 3 (not great but given that we had such a good roll in the first week, we really can't complain.) As we were in spot 10 last week that lands us in...

Week 2: Spot 13
Series #: 13, 1, 3 or a standalone
Alternate: Author J - The first, middle, or last name of the author is ok.

Completed: 7 / 7
✔ D.G.: The Pirates of Pacta Servanda (Alt) | 1/24 ★★★½ | review
✔ Sally: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Alt) | 1/24 ★★★★ | review
✔ Heather: Pedal to the Metal (#3) | 1/26 ★★★★ | review
✔ Jamie: Real (#1) | 1/24 ★★ | review
✔ Nichole: Rescue My Heart (#3) | 1/25 ★★★ | review
✔ Amanda A: The Closer You Come (#1) | 1/23 ★★★★ | review
✔ Mary: A Vision in Velvet (Alt) | 1/26 ★★★★★ | review

[Nichole]

Perfect! I just got my book from the library and it's the next in my FWYS series this month. I'm going with .

[D.G.]

Most likely, I'll read - Alternate. I have to read other stuff for challenges so I may change my mind. ;)

[Jamie]

I will read , #1 in a series, over 300 pgs

[D.G.]

I've decided to create a spreadsheet to help me create the links so I'm doing some random testing in this post. :)

Completed: 7 / 7
✔ D.G.: The Cursed (#1) |1/17 ★★ | review

D.G.: The Cursed (#1) |

[Heather]

I'm going to read which is the 3rd book in the series.

[Mary X]

All week I've been waiting for the new roll and then it's finally roll day and I completely forgot. Was just reminded when I came on to goodreads and saw the team thread.

[Mary X]

Not sure what I will read yet.

[Amy]

OMG guys I'm so torn on what I want to read!!!! It's like do I want to read something that I've wanted to read for forever and fits another challenge I'm doing. Or a library book that needs to go back soon and is shorter. Or a shorter one that I have the movie from the library that I don't wanna watch until I read the book. hahaha

(1st in series) - 387 pages/in another challenge
(standalone) - 198 pages/library book
(Jesse Andrews author) - 304 pages/library movie

HELP! haha can I read them all in a week? lol

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Sally wrote: "OMG guys I'm so torn on what I want to read!!!! It's like do I want to read something that I've wanted to read for forever and fits another challenge I'm doing. Or a library book that needs to go b..."

you could read the author's name and save your 1st in series for something else

[Amy]

Ok I'm for sure going with Me, Earl and the Dying Girl!

[Mary X]

I'm going to use the alternate option of a J author and go with:

[D.G.]

Lots of us going with the alternate! I'm almost done with mine. I listened to half the night!

[Amanda A]

Spot 13
(The Original Heartbreakers #1)
Finished 1/23/16
Rating: ★★★★
This is the first contemporary romance I have read by Gena Showalter and I enjoyed it. Jase was so tortured by his past and Brook Lynn was good for him to help him get a fresh start. It was sweet to watch their relationship develop. I loved the side characters, especially Beck and West, and look forward to their stories in the rest of this series.

[Nichole]

I'm going to change books, if you don't mind. I need this for another challenge!

#3 in a series-

[Mary X]

I haven't made much progress yet. Went out dancing last night and had a class today. After I finish my paper, we are going to watch a movie. But I'll have done in time.

[D.G.]

Week 2 - Spot #: 13
Alternate: Author J - Jack Campbell
Date finished/Rating: 1/24 ★★★½
Review: This book marks a transition in this story. Instead of only Mari and Alain, tons of people join in the fight against the guilds so there's a lot of the same talking to convince others. This was necessary but it made the book dragged a little, as if it felt as if the same conversations were happening over and over. Something else I liked was that Alain seemed more human somehow, as he was starting to show some anger and worry - it makes sense that after Mari woke up his feelings, that not only the positive ones would surface.

Anyhow, totally love this series and I'm really looking forward to the next one (if I could, I would pre-order it today!)

[Amy]

Week 2
Roll: 3
Spot: 13

Book: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Qualification: Alternate Author J -- Jesse Andrews
Finished: 01/24/16
Rating & Review: ★★★★

I have mixed feelings for this book. I've been putting it off for forever but I really wanted to see the movie. I finished it in one day. I loved the format of the book, the way the chapters were laid out and the dialogue, etc.

The actual story felt like there was so much missing from it. I mean I got the idea but I felt there was just plot details missing about each character. But I suppose that makes it easier to relate them to your own life. I was really really happy with the last chapter when Earl got real with Greg. It was everything I had wanted to say to him. I thoroughly enjoyed that it's not a super sad ending but it's definitely not a happy ending where everyone lives and the dorky guy gets the girl. I liked that it was a tad of an unpredictable story.

So all in all mostly loved, just wanted more :)

[Mary X]

I'm a slow poke this week. Had a paper due on HR's responsibilities after a fatality on the job. And a date. Plus a night out dancing with friends.
But I have managed about 3 hours of an 8 audio book. So on track to finish before Thursday night.

[Jamie]

Week 2
Roll: 3
Spot: 13


Real by Katy Evans
293 pgs/GR
#1 in series
Finished: 1/24/16
Rating: 2 stars

I did not like this book. I did not like the heroine. It was readable but barely. It was so repetitive. There was no organic reason for half of what happened and it was so over the top. The heroine constantly referred to various body parts responding to the hero, Remy but not in the way you'd imagine. There is a depiction of mental illness that was not well described at all. I can see why people like this book, Remy is very alpha and his attraction to Brooke, as described, is very appealing. But it was ridiculous.

I've had this book forever and I'm just glad it's off my TBR.

[Heather]

Jaime ~ if you thought Real was repetitive then you definitely wouldn't like Mine! In my review I said every other word is mine. "You're mine" "You are mine" "I am yours and you are mine" It was literally like that for the ENTIRE book! I did like Real but after Mine I decided I wasn't in a huge hurry to read another one by her.lol

[Nichole]

I made it to page 40? I think before I said "Nope!", lol. The whole beginning fight scene chase down was just ridiculous and then followed up by an interview. Strange. That's as far as I got, haha!

[Nichole]

I finished my book but I'm coming up blank with a review. I'll do it tomorrow. Maybe I can manage more than "it was pretty good" lol.

[D.G.]

If I didn't know it before, now I know for sure "Real" isn't for me.

[Jamie]

Glad to see I'm not alone!

And I like a little "Mine" but not a constant stream...

[Heather]

Week Two - Spot 13


Pedal to the Metal: Love's Drivin' but Fate's Got the Pole by Eden Connor
How it fits: #3 in Series
Pages: 561
Finished: January 26
Rating: 4*

Review: I have been waiting for long for this to be released. I loved the first two books. Unfortunately, this was only good. Still better than okay! Even though it's a book about racing cars, I felt it had too much of that. I enjoy the relationships much more. And of course, they were as dirty (in a good way!) as usual. I thought the love between Shelby and Caine was so sweet. Her love for Colt was pretty awesome too. I still have issues with Caroline but that's because I'm such a jealous person that it is hard for me to relate to her. Was it a bit disappointing? Yes. Would I recommend it anyway? Without a doubt!

[D.G.]

Awesome job ladies! We're almost done for the week!

[Mary X]

I should finish tonight.

[Nichole]

Week 2: Spot 13
Series #: 3
Book: by Jill Shalvis
Pages: 304
Read: 1/25/16
Rating: 3 Stars

After getting into some serious trouble, Adam left Idaho and Holly to join the military. A heartbroken Holly married her professor a year later. They both return home years later to heal and get back on their feet. The last thing either of them wants is to fall in love again. But when Holly's father goes missing, she needs Adam's help finding him.

This book was totally predictable but still a sweet 2nd chance romance. I especially like all the adorable fur balls! I always go for Jill Shalvis books when I'm in the mood for something simple, a little sexy and a little humor.

[Mary X]

I love Jill Shalvis. She's a favorite of mine. Just loaded Then Came You from that series onto Itunes.

I only have about 15 minutes left of my audio. Since it's only Tuesday, I will post my review tomorrow.

[Mary X]

Decided to go ahead and post tonight. Review coming up.

[Mary X]

Week 2: rolled 3, on space 13:

used alternate choice of J author:



1/26/2016

5 stars

First, I love the covers of these. Loved this book. Love this series. I was ready to hunt the author down and seek vengeance if Oscar wasn't recovered safe and sound. Really liked the story connection to the witch trials in colonial MA although it wasn't the Salem ones. Growing up so close to Salem, I was always interested in anything witch related. Already have the next book fired and up and ready to go.

[Amy]

Yay!!! Everyone finished so early this week! Great job guys! :)

[D.G.]

Awesome job, froggies! I'll update when I get home later today. :)

[D.G.]

We're all updated and ready to roll on Friday! Great job!

[D.G.]

Good morning, Froggies! Our roll is 8. As we were in spot 13 last week that lands us in...

Week 3: Spot 21
Series #: 21, 2, 1 or a standalone
Alternate: Title W - Only the first word of the title. A, An, And, and The do not count. So if the letter is B: The Best Day would be ok. Dear Betty would not be ok.

Completed: 7 / 7
✔ D.G.: Fool Moon (#2) | 1/31 ★★★½ | review
✔ Sally: Why Not Me? (Alt) | 2/4 ★★½ | review
✔ Heather: Misconduct (St) | 2/4 ★★★★★ | review
✔ Jamie: Like No Other Lover (#2) | 1/29 ★★★½ | review
✔ Nichole: Golden Son (#2) | 2/2 ★★★★½ | review
✔ Amanda A: The Drifter (St) | 2/1 ★★★★ | review
✔ Mary: Hard Evidence (#2) | 2/2 ★★★★ | review

[Mary X]

Good roll. Let me see what I have. I need to read a book by an American author or set in the US so let me see if I can combine these.

[Jamie]

Week 3
Roll: 8
Spot: 21


Like No Other Lover by Julie Anne Long
371 pgs/GR
How It Fits: #2 in series

[Mary X]

I'm going with a 2nd in a series as well:

[D.G.]

I think I'll read (1st in series) as it fits 3 other challenges I'm in.

[Mary X]

hubba hubba. I just googled the name of the narrator of my audio book and he is hot. I searched because I had never heard the name before and it's unique: Kaleo Griffith.

[D.G.]

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "hubba hubba. I just googled the name of the narrator of my audio book and he is hot. I searched because I had never heard the name before and it's unique: Kaleo Griffith."

Hahaha! Kaleo Griffith is very hot. ;) And MacLeod Andrews and Steve West are super yummy looking too!

[Amy]

Ahhhh so many possibilities!! I feel like every one of our rolls has been amazing! Great job!

I'm going with the Alternate title W
Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling

[Nichole]

I'm going to read (Red Rising #2).

[D.G.]

Good for you, Nichole! Advancing those series!

[Mary X]

and that name is right out of a romance novel.

[D.G.]

I wasn't feeling my first pick so I switched. I'm reading two books that work (one is a #2, another is a standalone) so I'll post whichever I finish first.

[Mary X]

I'm on schedule to finish well before Thursday. Having foot surgery next Friday morning so I want to get my house really clean before that. Then my daughter just has to worry about helping me move around, making some meals and taking care of the dog. Only expecting to be really laid up for a few days. Don't worry I can read the book for next week. It's not major surgery that requires hospitalization or anything.