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R13: Team #8 ~ The Walking Read
Okay, now I need to pick a book for Carnival Bingo. I just can't decide! 
The only one I've read is
(which you already know :)) I've started the Guild Hunter series I just haven't got that far.Btw, I added
to my TBR
CONGRATULATIONS, Walking Read!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'free space', 'aliens' and 'ghosts'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Thanks, Steph!Good job, Ladies! Too bad our stamps are all spread out :p
Jennifer H wrote: "The only one I've read is (which you already know :)) I've started the Guild Hunter series I just haven't got that far.Btw, I added
..."Well, Grave Peril is on hold. I think I'll watch some tv with the husband for tonight and see what I feel like tomorrow.
Congrats on the stamps Walking Read!
I'll be reading
for my strong heroine book.
Nichole wrote: "Okay, now I need to pick a book for Carnival Bingo. I just can't decide! [bookcover:Archangel's En..."Loved the Nalini Singh one.
Sandra wrote: "Sending healing vibes Sherri's brothers way also. Not much worse than hanging at the hospital."Thanks for the all the good wishes. He was discharged over the weekend and things are looking great. :-)
Yay Sherri, that's excellent!!!
Glad to hear that, Sherri!And as per my usual, I went with something completely different than my list, lol.
Shelf Announcement NewsShelf announcements will be one hour earlier for at least the next 2 weeks, starting this week.
If I can get out of Jury Duty in May, they will continue at the new time. If Judith has to do the announcements during May they will probably go back an hour.
We'll let you know of any changes, as we find out.
This is great! I'm going to read
but won't be starting it until Sunday so I can also use it for the Clash of the Carnies challenge! I'm so happy right now! :)
Yay!! I love it when things work out like that :)I have a good idea what I'm going to read but I'm going to finish my current book first. My mood might change before then, lol.
I'm actually going to change my book...going to read
instead.
instead.
Kelsi, you wouldn't happen to be playing Regular Carnival Bingo over at AMMP, would you?
Yes lol that's pretty much the reason for the change. I could probably fit both books in but am feeling a bit bogged down with reading right now.
I know how you feel :/ I actually got
to work for here, 10 in 1 and Clash of the Carnies I was so excited :D
Wow that is awesome! I am waiting for that one to come in at my library. Can't wait!
Completed Shelf #5: Urban Fantasy
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
Completed: 4/24/16
Rated: 4.5 stars
This book is, in my opinion, the best in the series so far. I enjoyed the first one but this one has left me wanting more! I might have to run out and get the next one lol. I really enjoyed the fae storyline. I like series like this that don't just have one type of creature like vampires or werewolves, but touch on many different creatures. It keeps me intrigued and always wanting to learn more about the world. Super happy to see the end of the Samual-Mercy-Adam love triangle too. I am not a big fan of love triangles in general. It is possible (even probable) that she will continue to have feelings for the other man, but at least she has made a choice now! Overall, I am really glad I decided to read this one now, it had me hanging on every word!
Iron Kissed by Patricia BriggsCompleted: 4/24/16
Rated: 4.5 stars
This book is, in my opinion, the best in the series so far. I enjoyed the first one but this one has left me wanting more! I might have to run out and get the next one lol. I really enjoyed the fae storyline. I like series like this that don't just have one type of creature like vampires or werewolves, but touch on many different creatures. It keeps me intrigued and always wanting to learn more about the world. Super happy to see the end of the Samual-Mercy-Adam love triangle too. I am not a big fan of love triangles in general. It is possible (even probable) that she will continue to have feelings for the other man, but at least she has made a choice now! Overall, I am really glad I decided to read this one now, it had me hanging on every word!
Shelf#5: Urban Fantasy
The Beast by JR Ward
Finished: 4/25/16
Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
As usual, JR Ward wrote a wonderful book and I loved it. I hate to get to the end of the book. I love her style of writing and anything BDB is tops in my book. I loved how Rhage showed his soft side and his love for Bitty. It was so sweet. I also love the sense of humor the boys have and how they can carry out a joke. Then there's the twins being born and the miracle of that. She left several thing open for her next book but then she usually does. Now I have to wait until Dec. for the next BDB book. She never lets me down!!!
Week #5Shelf: Urban Fantasy
Book:
by Faith HunterDate Read: 4/25/16
Rating: ★★★★☆
Jane is sent to North Carolina as bodyguard/security for a vampire parley between Lincoln Shaddock and Gregoire. Lincoln is applying to Leo to become Master of the City in Asheville. However, he left out a few details and Jane soon finds herself in a hotspot with weres, witches, vamps and the local police.
I heart this series, I really do. Each book is action packed with a few things happening at the same time and somehow Jane manages to be in the center of it all. At times, this drives me crazy because Jane takes on so much guilt for everything--even when it's completely out of her control or really has nothing to do with her. But then, I guess, it wouldn't be so satisfying when she/Beast decides to kick some butt!
Her co-existence with Beast is what makes this series stand out from others like it. Jane is a skinwalker and Beast is a part of her. Most of the time Beast lets Jane be Alpha and deal with day to day but when Jane is threatened Beast is glad to take over. Beast sees things more clearly sometimes, in a more basic light that Jane often overlooks. She's also a bit of a horndog (horncat?) when Jane crosses paths with a strong Alpha male. It makes for some pretty funny moments.
There was a whole lot going down in this installment and it seems like nobody comes out unscathed. What kind of repercussions will Jane and her chain of guilt face next? When will we learn more about Jane's past? What happens with Ricky Bo now? What about that healing, huh? I'm pretty sure something is up with that! It sets up nicely for the next book and I'm eager to read it.
SHELF ANNOUNCEMENTSAs many of you may remember I was facing Jury Duty for May. I've been excused on the grounds of pathetic public transport & the 2.3km (I think about 1.5 miles) walk to my nearest bus stop. Yay!
So, I will continue to post the shelf announcements and Judithe is off the hook.
Saying that, do you want them to be at this time or 1 hour earlier, in whichever time zone you are? Please comment either way in the discussion thread.
I'm going with
, and I would be happy to have an earlier shelf! :)
, and I would be happy to have an earlier shelf! :)
Shelf #4 - Strong Heroine
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Rating: 4 Stars
Read: 4/18/16 - 4/28/16
Review: The start of a new series from Julia Quinn, one of my favorite historical romance writers. This series appears to be about the previous generation of Bridgertons (Billie is Edmunds sister if you follow the series).
This story involves Billie (Miss Bridgerton) and George (Rokesby). Billie is likeable but impetuous, headstrong and a bit spoiled. George is responsible, conservator and always thinks before he acts. They are perfect opposites of each other and although they grew up together have always been antagonists of each other. Hence the perfect setup for a historical romance.
George's rescue of Billie begins the transformation of their relationship and along the way they slowly begin to develop feelings for each other. Throw in a house party and a wicked Pall Mall game (i.e. croquet to me) and the two begin to deepen their friendship.
Overall, this was a fun, light-hearted read that was just enjoyable to read.
Shelf #3 - Guilty Pleasures
Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Read: 4/13/16 - 4/18/16
Review: Vampire humor books are another favorite of mine and the Jane Jameson series is definelty a fun one. I'm torn about where to put this book in rlelation to the first book, Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs. I like Jane better in Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men than I did in Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs. She is more in charge of her life and her life as a vampire and that is what is best about NGDDDM.
What almost had me throwing in the towel on NGDDDM was the Zeb and Jolene drama; in particular Mama Joyce and her protestations that she knew what was best for Zeb and Jane was it - not Jolene. It was SO over the top that it adversely affected the book for me. I like a little crazy, but too much crazy is CRAZY!
There were a couple of loose threads that I'm assuming will be tied up in Nice Girls Don't Live Forever and with the nightmare wedding out of the way I'm hoping it will be better.
Guilty Pleasures & Strong HeroineShelf #3: Guilty Pleasures (April 6th)
Jennifer ~ November 9 by Colleen Hoover (4/8)
Kelsi ~ Unbelievable by Sara Shepard (4/7)
Nichole ~ The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey (4/12)
Sherri ~ Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper (4/18)
Shelf #4: Strong Heroine (April 13th)
Jennifer ~ Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (4/17)
Nichole ~ Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey (4/17)
Kelsi ~ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer (4/15)
Sherri ~ Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (4/28)
I'm OK with either time. Usually I can't check while at work.
Since I just started Shades of Treason yesterday, I am going to move that one to Shelf #6 - SciFi Romance and use Raphael for the Urban Fantasy Shelf (Week #5)
I'm going to have to change my SFR book so that it works with something else. I'll let you know when I've figured it out. I'm trying to get all caught up this week since we have another round of Carnie Clash *groans* LOL!
I know I am beginning to think I'm crazy because I'm actually looking forward to another round...LOL
Just let me know when you have decided. I hope you can get one book to work for a lot of challenges :)
Okay, instead of picking a book from a series I need to finish, I'm going to start a new one! Yay! Lol.For Sci-Fi-Romance I'm going to read
- Tagged 1 time :)
SHELF ANNOUNCEMENTSAll the comments have been either earlier shelf call or it doesn't matter cause you'll be asleep etc.
So shelf calls will now be 1 hour earlier, starting this week.
If in doubt, they will be 7.30am Thursday Sydney time.
Converter is here
Shelf #6: Sci-Fi Romance
This Shattered World by Amie Kaufman
Finished: 5/3/16
Rating: ♥♥♥
The audiobook had an annoying whisper/chant at the beginning of each chapter that didn't reveal why the whisper/chant was there in the first place. The premise of this book is that it is part of an obvious trilogy. The plot was decent once you could figure it out. Narration/sound was good, story was all right, character development was lacking, a little below average. Descriptive writing was above average. Wish the author could have done the same with the characters.
Sherri wrote: "Since I just started Shades of Treason yesterday, I am going to move that one to Shelf #6 - SciFi Romance and use Raphael for the Urban Fantasy Shelf (Week #5)"OK, I screwed this up. Instead of Raphael, I am reading Jabril. It is shelved as Urban Fantasy 44 times.
Jennifer H wrote: "Shelf #6: Sci-Fi RomanceThis Shattered World by Amie Kaufman
Finished: 5/3/16
Rating: ♥♥♥
The audiobook had an annoying whisper/chant at..."
I hate when they try and add sound bites to the audiobooks. It seems kinda cheesy to me.
CONGRATULATIONS, The Walking Read!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'guilty pleasures' and 'strong heroine'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamps Walking Read!
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Shelf: Strong Heroine
Book:
Pages: 1015
Date Read: 4/17/16
Rating: ★★★★☆
Phèdre nó Delaunay was born with a red mote in her eye known as Kushiel's Dart that marks her as a true Masochist. Phèdre was sold into indentured service as a young girl and is trained as a Courtesan as well as a spy. When she learns of a treacherous plot against the crown and those she loves, her life takes a dangerous turn that takes her far from home.
There is far too much for me to go into a long review without making a mess of it. Let me just say that it is full of political intrigue, religion, war, death, betrayal and everything that goes with these types of books. *Ahem, GoT*
I listened to the audiobook and it was very well narrated by Anne Flosnik. I'm not sure I would have gotten through it had I been reading it. Like I said, it's very long. For me, it took a little while to really get into it. Not to say that it wasn't interesting, it was, I was just ready for something to happen besides her assignations. And when things did start happening, I still had many hours ahead of me.
So, while I really enjoyed this, I think it will be a while before I pick up the next book. I like big books and I cannot lie... but I'm not ready for the next tome yet.