R7: SS "Frog Squad" (6)

[Nichole]

I'll be listening to #3 in series. I've been stuck on this one for about 3 years because I just don't care about Carling. I hope, after all this time, I end up enjoying it, lol!

[Jamie]

Power through!

[D.G.]

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I'll probably go for a 3rd in a series, leaning towards this:

"

That's the best in the series!

[Heather]

Week 6
Spot 43

(Alt. - Computer)


Dangerous Lies by Becca Fitzpatrick

[Mary X]

I'm enjoying it so far.

[Amanda A]

I plan to read for the alternate option.

[Heather]

Amanda A wrote: "I plan to read for the alternate option."

Love this series!!

[D.G.]

Week 6 - Spot #: 43
Series: #3
Date finished/Rating: 2/21 ★★★★
Review: There were some things about this book that left me unsatisfied. At the 95% spot, I thought this book was going to be closer than 3 stars than 4 but as the last hour of the audio played out and I thought about it half the night, I understood why some things were the way the went.

Anyway, this was my first series by Sanderson and I loved the experience so I'm definitely reading more of his stuff.

[Jamie]

Finished last night. I will write it up tomorrow!

[Jamie]

D.G. wrote: "
Week 6 - Spot #: 43
Series: #3
Date finished/Rating: 2/21 ★★★★
Review: There were some things about this book that left me unsatisfied. At the 95% spot, I thought thi..."

I have to try a Sanderson. I have heard good things

[Nichole]

Week 6: Spot 43
Series #: 3
Book: by Thea Harrison
Date Read: 2/22/16
Rating: ★★★☆☆

In the last book, Rune made a deal with Carling and now owes her one favor. Carling is sick and has decided to call it in. Honestly, that whole bit was totally lame. Rune decides to stay behind and help her try to figure out a cure. She goes into these fades and Rune ends up traveling back in time and meeting a young Carling. Every time he does though, reality is slightly shifted because they change things. That was actually the most interesting part. Unfortunately, there weren't that many of them.

So, umm, this was okay. I just found it rather dull. But I can finally move on!!! Yay! I'm actually looking forward to the next book. I think Grace will be animated and feisty! And of course I'm curious about Khalil and his reaction to meeting her.

[Jamie]

Week 6
# on Dice: 7
Spot: 43



Home Work by Kaje Harper
345 pgs/GR
How It Fits: #3 in series
Finished: 2/20/16
Rating: 4 stars

It had been awhile since I'd read Book 2 and it took me a bit to get back into the groove of Mac and Tony. But I loved Mac's work on the case and I thought it was suitably "mysterious". As always Kaje Harper's writing just brings you right into the middle of a scene and you can "see" the characters thinking and acting. I felt this book was a good mix of relationship development and an interesting mystery. There was one point where I felt it was a bit long but given what happens at the end I can see the merits of the length. The secondary characters are very believable and completely add to the story. I was glad to be able to pick up Book 4 as soon as this one ended because I had to know how it would turn out!

[Mary X]

I'm on track to finish by Thursday night if not sooner.

[Amanda A]

Spot 43

Finished 2/22/16
Rating: ★★★★
Alternate Option: "I glance at my computer screen on the bed." Loc 1281

In this installment of the Addicted series, Lily continues therapy for her sex addiction and Lo returns home from rehab for his alcohol addiction. Trying to navigate their relationship and fight their addictions is already challenging enough when they start receiving texts threatening to expose Lily's secret addiction to the tabloids. Lily fears what will happen to her parent's business empire if her secret is revealed. I enjoyed the dual POV from both Lily and Lo's perspectives. I love them as a couple and, while I did not like some of the demands that were placed on them by their parents, I loved the ending and how Lo made it all perfect. I grew to like Lo's brother, Ryke, more in this book and I cannot wait for his story. Looking forward to reading Rose and Connor's book next.

[Mary X]

Nichole, that book lagged for me too and was my least favorite of the series so far.

[D.G.]

Only 3 to go!

We already got an ETA from Mary...if we could hear from Sally and Heather that would be great! :)

[Heather]

Mine will probably be done before dinner time (6ish) but maybe earlier.

[D.G.]

Thanks, Heather!

[Mary X]

I'll have my review by tonight. Went to the movies and did schoolwork instead of housework last night so no real listening. But I don't have much left.

[Mary X]

Spot 43

3rd in series

2/25/2016



4 stars

Another winner in this series although I think book #2 is my favorite so far. Mostly because I've always found the ex-con hero not to my liking, even when they were wrongly convicted. Which is sort of the case here but not quite. Plus book 2 had Julian as it's star. Another thing was that I found it hard to believe that just by shaving his beard and clothes he would walk around in public with no one recognizing him when he was plastered all over the news.

[Heather]

Week 6
Spot 43


Book: Dangerous Lies by Becca Fitzpatrick
How it fits: computer is in the text, "I found a vacant computer that we can use. loc. 384
Pages: 400
Date Read: February 25
Rating: 5*

Review: Whether I'm in the mood for a YA book or not I can always count on loving a book by Becca Fitzpatrick. This one is no exception! It has everything you want in a great story... mystery, strong characters, fun and exciting conversations. Add in a little romance and you have a 5* read.

[D.G.]

Just waiting for Sally...

[Amy]

sorry guys I'm trying to plug away. I still have about 100 pages left but I keep waking my child up when I turn the light on to read. I'm in the midst of moving so I've been really busy this week. I also went out of town for work this week. I will finish but I don't know when.

[D.G.]

Sally - Do you think you won't finish today? If not, please let me know and I'll use the free pass.

[Amy]

I'm going to try and get it done this morning. if you guys want to roll early though I guess it's up to you. I'm sorry! real life is just more exciting than I thought it would be, right now.

[D.G.]

No, that's fine. We'll roll when you're done. When you said you didn't know when you would finish, I wasn't sure if you meant finishing today.

[Amy]

Sorry to keep you guys waiting...posting review now

[D.G.]

Great timing for me! I just finished my latest book this morning.

[Amy]

Week 6
Roll: 7
Spot: 43
by Stephen Chbosky
Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Qualification: Alt - Computer - Page 188 "the Community Day Bake Sale to start a new computer lab."
Finished: 02/26/16
Rating & Review: ★★★★

I really don't even know how to review this book. At first I was quite bored with it but as it goes on and delves more into their lives it really was just wow.

I thought the layout of the letters initially was annoying and weird but now I get it. I know they say they are letters to someone but it really could be anything you think. Was it even real? Was it just his imagination, how he organized his thoughts? I don't know, I feel like it's one of those books I will need to re-read.

I also have not seen the movie so that may be on my agenda for the year. I didn't give it a 5 stars because some parts were confusing/boring and I just didn't get the point of the book. It was a 200 page book that at times felt like 500 pages. Weird I know, but good, interesting, different.

[D.G.]

Ribbit, Froggies! Our roll is 10. As we were in spot 43 last week that lands us in...

Week 7: Spot 53
Series #: 53, 5 or 3
Alternate: Title R - Only the first word of the title. A, An, And, and The do not count

Completed: 6 / 6
✔ D.G.: Ravishing in Red (Alt) | 2/28 ★★★½ | review
✔ Heather: Reap (Alt) | 3/2 ★★★★ | review
✔ Jamie: Kings Rising (#3) | 2/29 ★★★½ | review
✔ Nichole: The Mane Attraction (#3) | 2/28 ★★★★ | review
✔ Amanda A: All He Ever Desired (#5) | 2/29 ★★★★ | review
✔ Mary: An Early Wake (#3) | 3/2 ★★★★ | review

[D.G.]

No clue what I'll read. I have two ARCs I need to read but they don't work with 53...either 52 or 54 would have been way better for me!

[Jamie]

D.G. wrote: "Ribbit, Froggies! Our roll is 10. As we were in spot 43 last week that lands us in...

Week 7: Spot 53
Series #: 53, 5 or 3
Alternate: Title R - Only the first word of the title. A, An, And, and Th..."

I was hoping for a 3!

[Jamie]

Week 7
# on Dice: 10
Spot: 53



Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat
385 pgs/GR
How It Fits: #3 in series

[D.G.]

Well, at least it worked for one of us. ;)

I can't believe how many books I have with red in the title!

Red
Red Rising
Red Sparrow
The Red Umbrella
The Red Knight
Ravishing in Red

[Mary X]

I am overloaded with #3 audio books so I will probably pick one of those. Not sure what I am in the mood for yet: historical romance, cozy mystery or some sort of paranormal.

[D.G.]

I think I'll read because it fits 2 other challenges I'm in. :) Of course, don't be surprised if I change my mind! hahaha!

[Jamie]

D.G. wrote: "I think I'll read because it fits 2 other challenges I'm in. :) Of course, don't be surprised if I change my mind! hahaha!"

That is a pretty Ravishing cover lol

[Amy]

I will be reading mostly because it's literally the only book I have not packed that fits the challenge lol

[Nichole]

Hmmm, or ...

I'll decide tomorrow after I've finished my current book and see what kind of mood I'm in :P

[Heather]

Week 7
Spot 53

(Alt - Title R)


Reap by Tillie Cole

[D.G.]

Heather wrote: "Week 7
Spot 53

(Alt - Title R)


Reap by Tillie Cole"

This series looks really interesting, Heather.

[Heather]

D.G. wrote: "Heather wrote: "Week 7
Spot 53

(Alt - Title R)


Reap by Tillie Cole"

This series looks really interesting, Heather."

I just finished reading Raze a few days ago and LOVED it. It's really a great story. You definitely should try it if you get a chance.

[Nichole]

Okay, I'll be reading , 3rd in a series.

[Mary X]

I started this ebook today:

But since print & ebooks take a bit longer to get through since I went back to school, I will also start an audio book that works for this week. Not sure what yet. I'll pick it tomorrow.

[D.G.]

Week 7 - Spot #: 53
Alternate: Title R
Date finished/Rating: 2/28 ★★★½
Review: Good 'enemies to lovers' story with an excellent, well researched mystery. Both main characters were good, brave people trying to do the right thing. I loved when the heroine's friend told her that we (women) were perfectly capable of having the hots for a man without love. :)

Continuing the series...

[Amanda A]

I have finally decided on the alternate option and I plan to read for this week's spot.

[Mary X]

I'm already on disc 3 of this so it's probably what I'll use for this week:

[Nichole]

Week 7: Spot 53
Series #: 3
Book: by Shelly Laurenston
Date Read: 2/28/16
Rating: ★★★★☆

Mitch Shaw and Sissy Mae Smith are just friends. Friends who like to torment each other and everyone else. However, Mitch has a price on his head and it won't be long before he goes under witness protection. To keep him safe, Sissy Mae takes him home to Tennessee until he testifies.

*Cue the banjos- Deliverance*

You can always count on Shelly Laurenston books to deliver a crazy, hilarious and sexy story that's just so ridiculous it leaves me with a big goofy grin on my face. I love it :D

[D.G.]

Great job, Froggies!

I had to start one of my ARCs, which is a 4 in a series. If we land on a 4 on Friday, I'll be pissed off!

[Jamie]

Week 7
# on Dice: 10
Spot: 53



Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat
385 pgs/GR
How It Fits: #3 in series
Finished: 2/29/16
Rating: 3.5 stars

I'm going to round this up to a 4 for my Goodreads rating because overall I think the series is great and well worth reading, for Book 2 alone. There were parts of this book that I loved, the prose is enjoyable to read, it has suspense and humor and characters that we care about. I loved the build of Damen and Laurent's relationship and their scenes together. But, the last 1/3 of the book lost me. There were a number of things that happened that made no sense and the ending just seemed a little rushed and flat. And there were some things that happened that stretched credulity, and it wasn't necessary. We already love these guys, they don't have to be super heroes. I am glad Pacat is putting out some epilogues/additional material not so much to clarify things but because I'd like my final experience with these guys to be slightly more jubilant.