February Challenge - Twister Reading Challenge

[MichelleG]

Haha very good Phyrnne lol

[Valerie]

I've spent the afternoon on the couch finishing two books, so I am ready and excited to start the challenge tomorrow (or midnight as the case may be).

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yay Valerie!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I'm racing to finish my current book Ancillary Mercy. It is so good:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You'll finish it Phrynne:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And we're away! I'm starting with Stolen Sanctuary (Oxley College) by Stacey Nash which is my YA read :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I'm finishing Fall by Candice Fox before kicking off with Spirits of the Ghan by Judy Nunn :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my first - 4th Set- YA - "S" - Stolen Sanctuary (Oxley College) by Stacey Nash 4★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Liana]

I'll give this a go. It sounds like fun!

First: 1 & 4
Wild Reckless by Ginger Scott

Second: 4 & 4
The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth

Third: 2 & 2
Here We Lie by Sophie McKenzie

Fourth: 4 & 2
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

[Carolyn]

I've started my first book Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "I've started my first book Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett"

That one sounds interesting Carolyn.

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I've started my first book Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett"

That one sounds interesting Carolyn."

It does Jools, but it's had a mixture of reviews do I'll let you know!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I've started my first book Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett"

That one sounds interesting Carolyn."

It does Jools, but it's had a mixture..."

Look forward to hearing your take on it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 2nd - First Set - Mystery/"S" - Try Not to Breathe by Holly Seddon 4.5★s

Review to follow closer to publication

[MichelleG]

Brenda - 2 books in 2 days! You're on fire :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks Michelle:)

[Valerie]

Finished my first, Young Adult P Author
Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett
4 stars for this beautifully written very sad, and sometimes disturbing story

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Valerie wrote: "Finished my first, Young Adult P Author
Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett
4 stars for this beautifully written very sad, and sometimes disturbing story"

I liked that one too. I had to keep the tissues handy. It was sad.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I agree - an excellent story Valerie!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Finished my 3rd - Second Set - Contemporary "M" - Outback Promise by Maggie Bolitho 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosie]

Finished my first from my 4th set The Cherry Tree Cafe.

Now readingDead Heat. I am really enjoying it.

[PattyMacDotComma]

3,5★ for Aussie author Peter McAra's historical fiction (romance) Lessons in Loving.

First one for the Twister! C- 3/2 Historical, author M. And I found an Aussie writing Aussie historical romance. A nice read and none of the raunchy stuff - just fluttering hearts in New England in 1902.

My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Zoey]

Finished my 1st "spin"

4 = Contemporary & 4 = S Author

The Choice Nicholas Sparks 2.5★

Loved my last 2 Nicholas Sparks books but this one just didn't live up to the others IMO

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bad luck Zoey!

[Rosie]

Finished Dead Heat I really enjoy Bronwyn Parry.

I am now reading Dark Country

[Rosie]

I have finished reading Dark Country.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

What did you think of them Rosie? Would you mind putting a star rating in your post so we know how you liked them? Thanks!

[Anna]

update :

1st set
#1 - YA and #3 - Author "P":
Twelve by James Phelan
*currently reading*

2nd set
#4 - Contemporary and #2 - Author "M":
Paper Chains by Nicola Moriarty

3rd set
#3 - Historical and #1 - Author "B":
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

4th set
#1 - YA and #2 - Author "M":
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

[Stef]

Nope haven't managed so far to find the right genre teamed with the right initial. Will keep looking!

[Janine]

I have finished my 1st
3rd Set #4#3 Contemporary 'P' Author
Hold On To Me by Victoria Purman 4*

[Chloe]

I've just started my first book for this challenge!
Off to a slow start :/

Reading Wild Wood and loving it so far!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Great book Chloe! Enjoy :)

[Jenn]

Jennifer wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Good luck :)"
Thanks this book sounds like a great read I can't wait to read it."

Thanks for the book recommendation Brenda. Crucifixion Creek was a great story. i rated it 4 stars can't wait to read the next one.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Jennifer! The next is just as good, if not better!

[Elaine]

Finished my first for this challenege. YA and starting with B. Fahrenheit 451 . 3.5 stars.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Twister D 2/1 Mystery, author's name = B.

I liked Alafair Burke's new mystery, The Ex 4.5★s worth.

A bed-hopping lawyer is called in desperation to defend her ex on a murder charge. Nah. Not him. He's too nice . . . or is he?

My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

For the Twister square 2/4 Mystery, author's name S, I chose Alexander McCall Smith's classic The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Fascinating and entertaining and an excellent 5★ read.

Why DID I wait so long? I'm a bit concerned, though, because I understand the author's surname is really McCall Smith, and I noticed he was shelved as M, not S. ARGH!$# Maybe I have to find another one?

My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Renee V]

Finished my first.

2: Mystery, 3: P
The Broken Shore, Peter Temple

It took me a long time to get into this book, but I found it picked up about half way through.

[Janine]

I have finished my 2nd
#3 Historical #4 'S'Author
The Other Side of the World by Stephanie Bishop 2*

[Chloe]

Finished my first! And currently reading Shallow Breath

First set
#2 MYSTERY
#4 "S"
Always Watching

Second set
#4 CONTEMPORARY
#4 "S"
Shallow Breath {Aussie Author}

Third set
#2 MYSTERY
#2 "M"
Garnethill

Fourth Set
#3 HISTORICAL
#3 "P"
Wild Wood {Aussie Author} READ 4 stars

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yay! Chloe!

[MichelleG]

Hi everyone,
I finally finished my first book for this challenge - Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett. Rated: 3★ stars

February Twister Challenge- Completed: 1/4 books

1st set: #4 - Contemporary and #2 - Author "M": Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

2nd set: #3 - Historical and #1 - Author "B": Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett. Rated: 3★ stars

3rd set: #2 - Mystery and #3 - Author "P": The Bird's Child by Sandra Leigh Price

4th set: #1 - YA and #2 - Author "M": I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

[Janine]

After a slow start I have finished my 3rd
#2 Mystery #1 'B' Author
Back Of Beyond by C.J. Box 4*

[Carolyn]

Here's my review for my first #Mystery #1 B The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley 4★

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Here's the review for my second Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett 3.5★

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kerri]

I completed all my books for this challenge, added bonus, I enjoyed all of them. See original post #47.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Kerri!

[MichelleG]

Hi everyone,
I'm working on my second book for this challenge - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty... I know the book has some great reviews, but I'm feeling a really lacklustre start - I really hope it gets better.

February Twister Challenge- Completed: 1/4 books

1st set: #4 - Contemporary and #2 - Author "M": Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty ~ Currently reading

2nd set: #3 - Historical and #1 - Author "B": Rush Oh! by Shirley Barrett. Rated: 3★ stars

3rd set: #2 - Mystery and #3 - Author "P": The Bird's Child by Sandra Leigh Price

4th set: #1 - YA and #2 - Author "M": I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak

[PattyMacDotComma]

Fantastic February finish! 4/1 Contemporary-B. Fredrik Backman's remarkable A Man Called Ove. Wish I could give it 10★s.

Cranky old bugger in Sweden, dealing with melancholy and annoying neighbours with some hilarious consequences.

My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Fantastic February finish! 4/1 Contemporary-B. Fredrik Backman's remarkable A Man Called Ove. Wish I could give it 10★s.

Cranky old bugger in Sweden, dealing with ..."

Ahhh you found Ove Patty, brilliant! :D