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I'm reading
but I might try to read a shorter book too to make sure I finish on time.
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Page 100. It's really good so far. I should have it done by Friday.
I finished my book and will post my review when Im back in front of the computer tomorrow.
Was planning on reading lots today. Doesn't look like I'm gonna be reading much at all :/
I started reading
today. It's on the Best Book Boyfriends list. I will make sure I put where it is located on my review post.
Week 5 Spot 22
2nd in Series
3 Stars
Finished 2/15/16
Review:
This book was better than the first in so many ways. I have to start out by saying I love Violet but this book may have taken my love to another life. She was such a strong heroine this time around and I loved it. I loved seeing her and Ash deal with the fall out from the first book and now they have other people relaying on them to get them all to safety. We got tons of revelations in this one too and once again another cliffhanger so now I can't wait for the next one.
Finishing this tonight or early tomorrow. I'll definitely have the review in on time though.
I'll be posting my review today.
Week 5 Spot 22Book
Completed Feb 18
Rating 4 stars
How it Fits 1520th on Best Book Boyfriend List
So this was a blind date book for me given to me in another group. I was actually surprised I liked it so much since I generally don’t read MC books. Nix and Kadence have an instant attraction that Nix wants to cultivate while Kadence is a bit more cautious. I think one of the things that appealed to me was that this MC worked to get out of their illegal dealings and became profitable by opening legitimate businesses for the community along with donating time and money to their community. Even though there was crude language, as with the MC books I have read, I didn’t feel like it was degrading and overused. This was a sexy and emotional read. I will definitely pick up the 2nd book in this series.
All reviews linked up to this point.
I'll be posting my review in the next few hours I believe.
Week 5 - Spot 22
Book read:
The Wrecker by Clive Cussler
Series: #2 in Isaac Bell series
Date finished: 02/18/16
Rating: ★★★
Review: Isaac Bell from the Van Buren Detective Agency is on another case, this time hunting down The Wrecker, a man who has been blowing up trains, tracks, and tunnels to drive a railroad line to bankruptcy. One thing I like about this series is how much I am learning about railroads and train travel! And Isaac is a very likeable character. But in this novel, he gets beaten to a pulp, shot, and stabbed, and yet he's still walking around? Wow, a little unbelievable, but I still like the series. This was another thrilling ride, and now I'm wondering if there will be a high-speed train chase in every book. I hope so!
Book read:
The Wrecker by Clive CusslerSeries: #2 in Isaac Bell series
Date finished: 02/18/16
Rating: ★★★
Review: Isaac Bell from the Van Buren Detective Agency is on another case, this time hunting down The Wrecker, a man who has been blowing up trains, tracks, and tunnels to drive a railroad line to bankruptcy. One thing I like about this series is how much I am learning about railroads and train travel! And Isaac is a very likeable character. But in this novel, he gets beaten to a pulp, shot, and stabbed, and yet he's still walking around? Wow, a little unbelievable, but I still like the series. This was another thrilling ride, and now I'm wondering if there will be a high-speed train chase in every book. I hope so!
Done with my book. I'll write the review and post it soon
Hey guys, my next read is
, and it has a #2 in the series. Does that mean I can read it, but just review the second part and count that? Or can't I because I have the first and second together?
Spot 22
How it fits: 2nd in series
Date finished: 19/2/16
Rating: 4.75 stars :p
Yet another book I read and really liked. Actually considered giving this 5 stars but I'm giving too many 5 stars lately. I guess I'm just liking all the books I'm reading. Suppose it helps that I'm taking longer to read, so I'm noticing more details about the books.
Anyway, about this book :p I loved the supernatural element, and how it carried on from the first without recapping too much. I mean, what's the point of recapping? You should've read the first book anyway. I liked how it was full of action, and how the characters developed nicely. I was shocked when (view spoiler) I couldn't believe it! I was so glad when she didn't actually inject him with poison. I like how everyone's powers are evenly matched, and that there were no weak ones. The two things I didn't like were the love triangles, as usual, even though that was to be expected, and the font. I kept getting distracted when trying to read it because the font was small, but overall I really really enjoyed the book.
Taya Jay how are you doing with your review for this week? We have to wait on yours before we do the next roll.
I won't be able to do the roll tonight, but we're on Spot 22 for anyone who does the roll. Still not sure if I can read that book though because no one's answered. This is what I posted before.Hey guys, my next read is The Initiation / The Captive Part I (The Secret Circle, #1-2) by L.J. Smith, and it has a #2 in the series. Does that mean I can read it, but just review the second part and count that? Or can't I because I have the first and second together?
Week 5 - Spot 22Book read: With Caution (With or Without#2) by J.L. Langley
Date finished: 02/18/16
Rating: ★★★
Review: I've been on re read of old favorites this month. I'd first read this back in 2011. But then I was big into shifters type books back then and boy how taste has change. I think this is reread # 3 and I didn't like it as much this go around. I generally don't like D/s theme book but it didn't bother me in the past. It is almost vanilla with the theme. It annoyed me this go around. Why is this character who never been in any form of D/s relationship and never was ask to in first place begin referring to his mate as "Sir' just all sudden accept this type of relationship with no question. May be I'm just feeling salty that I have been waiting for new book for nearly 5 years and no real news if it is even happening anymore.
Maddison wrote: "I won't be able to do the roll tonight, but we're on Spot 22 for anyone who does the roll. Still not sure if I can read that book though because no one's answered. This is what I posted before.
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Sometimes Ezi comes in here and answers questions, but you'll probably have better luck getting an answer in the help thread. That's where everyone asks questions about if a book will work. Here is a link to it: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Sometimes Ezi comes in here and answers questions, but you'll probably have better luck getting an answer in the help thread. That's where everyone asks questions about if a book will work. Here is a link to it: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Ah right thank you! :DSeeing as no one's been on to roll, I shall roll once again :)
Rolled a 2+2=4.Starting Spot 22
Ending Spot 26
Either read a book second or sixth in series, or read a book from the Science Fiction shelf. Not sure how to link it though, sorry.
Posted on the help thread. If I can't read that book, then I'll be reading
, which is second in a series.
I'll probably be reading both anyway, so I'll see which one I finish first haha.
Right now I will plan on reading
2nd in series and I believe tagged scifi. It's a POFM I need to still read.
I posted our spot. I will be back with what reading soon.
I'm reading
. Ezi says it counts. I'm so pleased :D
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. Ezi says it counts. I'm so pleased :D"Looks interesting, I will have to add it to my TBR.
Thanks :DYeahp the series is amazing! There's a tv show too which is just as amazing :D Send me a message when you read it.
39% through my book. Shouldn't take me too long to finish, but I'm reading at my friend's pace, so we'll see :)
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I've heard that's a really big book. Good luck getting it done!
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LOL I read pretty fast so I am sure I will. I have slowed down the last week or so but I have still been getting at least 1 book a day done.
Donna wrote: "It just so happens that the book I picked up at the library last week is on that science fiction list so I am reading
"
I've been wanting to read
too! If I can make a huge dent in that this weekend, I'll read that. Otherwise, I'll read either
(#2) or
from the Science Fiction list.
"I've been wanting to read
too! If I can make a huge dent in that this weekend, I'll read that. Otherwise, I'll read either
(#2) or
from the Science Fiction list.
I'll be finishing this book tomorrow.
I finished my book last night. I will be working on a review today.
Week 6 Spot 26Completed Feb 21
Rating 5 stars
How it Fits 2nd in series and also shelved science fiction 795 times
I absolutely loved this book. In the first book we found out who was the 5th wave. I was completely blindsided with some of the information that was revealed. I really wasn’t expecting that.
This book picks up right after book 1 with the destruction of the Wright Patterson. You get a deeper look at what the Others are doing and how manipulative they are. From studying humans, they learn how to use our instincts against us and slowly get us to not trust anyone and question ourselves.
I love most of the characters. A big part of the book was about Ringer. I really didn’t care for her too much in the first book, however I understand her better now and even starting to like her more. I am looking forward to see what role she plays in the third book. I can’t believe what Alex did to set her free.
I don’t think the Others expected Evan to fully embrace his human side. I love that he will do anything for Cassie and that he will always find her. He said she is the key, however it really didn’t explain how or why. So frustrating. I was not ready for this book to end.
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Spot: 26 or alternate: Science Fiction
Winter by Marissa Meyer
Qualification: science fiction
Finished: 2/21/16
Rating & Review: ★★★★★
The time for Luna citizens to revolt has finally come. Princess Selene is ready to take back her throne.
I loved this book. It really wrapped up the series nicely. I loved the little bits and pieces of the fairy tales that we all know and love. It doesn't seem like there is much left to do for this motley crew of cyborgs, androids, earthlings and lunars. There is one more book so I am looking forward to seeing what will happen next.
I'll be finishing this tomorrow. I'll put my review in then.
I started
for 2nd in series.
Week 6 Spot 26
Qualification: 2nd in series (anthology)
Read: 23/2/16
Rating: 4 stars
I gave this book 5 stars the first time I read it, but now I'm giving it 4. In my eyes, Cassie was way too whiny, and so selfish. Oh, I can't do this to Diana, and Oh, I can't do this for Faye. Blah blah blah, Cassie. You got yourself into this position! And the (view spoiler) Yeah right, I hate it when that happens. At least I got a slight surprise when (view spoiler) Well, the first time I read it I did. I still really like the book, though.
I'll be finished with my book by tomorrow morning. Reading both a #2 and a #6 book so I will use whichever one I finish first.
Roll 6 Spot 26: Shifting Gears (Crossroads #2) by Riley Hart, 320p/GR
Date Finished: 2/24/16
3 stars
I had to reread the first book to get in the mood to read this one. I'm going to say that I like the first book better than this one. I waiting for them to get together and they finally did and it kind of fell off with me for awhile. I can't explain why I t had happened. Overall I like this book but was not in love with it.
I really hope that tomorrow we roll something that gets us up in the 30s, because that way I can count a third book in a series for two different challenges.
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