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[Ashley]

Elspeth wrote: "Finished:

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Date Read: 29/6
Pages: 487
Tasks: Shelved as historical, mystery, fantasy, romance, contemporary, classics, young adu..."

Used for B6 Sci Fi - did you enjoy it??

[Skandia]

Ashley wrote: "Not yet Skandia - there is some basic info on page 1 of this thread. We'll let you know when it's released and where to look! Looks like it will come out tomorrow (Thursday)"

Ok, thanks!

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

have we used our 2 bonus guesses?

[Elspeth]

Ashley wrote: "Elspeth wrote: "Finished:

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Date Read: 29/6
Pages: 487
Tasks: Shelved as historical, mystery, fantasy, romance, contemporary, cla..."

I actually didn't think it was that good! I started out thinking I was going to love it as it was all about reading and loving books that have been forgotten by everyone else, but the mystery kind of sizzled out and the story behind the cemetery of lost books was never revealed so it just felt like some regular bookshop. All the magic that was teased in the beginning just withered by the middle. Very disappointing *sigh*.

[Elspeth]

I've started with And I Darken which is shelved as fantasy, young adult, historical, and romance. So far it is really good! Am hoping to finish in the *checks timer* 2 days and 11 hours we have left :)

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

I enjoyed And I Darken!

[~~~N~~~]

Oh, that's on my TBR. Maybe I'll read it next.

[Elspeth]

Kathleen wrote: "I enjoyed And I Darken!"

It's so good so far! How did you read it so quickly? It was just published yesterday :)

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

I had an ARC. haha. which reminds me i need to write the review now.

[Skandia]

Ohh, new fantasy series ! I need to TBR this. I know we have quite similar tastes in fantasy with Kathleen, so I'll probably end up liking it too!

Looking forward to your review, K.!

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

I gave it a 3.5 Skandia! I have no idea who Vlad the Impaler is so it might have contributed to why I enjoyed the book. Not my usual reads because well it's spoilery but suffice to say, it was intriguing! Send me a message if you want details hahaha! I might spill and ruin it for others.

but here's a peek... THIS IS A FORREALS SPOILER DO NOT CLICK.



(view spoiler)[ there's lgbt theme in there and i dont really read the genre so one of the reasons i deducted some stars (hide spoiler)]

[Elspeth]

Kathleen wrote: "I had an ARC. haha. which reminds me i need to write the review now."

Oh I see! I won't click on your spoiler because I am really engaged rn. I'm about halfway through despite just starting it today (which is quick for me)

[Skandia]

Yeah, I can't keep my fingers away from spoiler tags, ever :)

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

let's talk about it when you're down Elspeth!

Oh did you click on the spoiler Skandia? I'm like that too. I actively seek out spoilers! aha! I welcome them!

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I am so totally the opposite LOL! I hate spoilers with a passion. I sometimes won't even read the synopsis before starting a book. :-p

[Skandia]

Of course I clicked the spoiler ! I just have to read the book and see if this would be weird for me too. Not a usual theme in fantasy and I guess for me, it depends how important role this story line has comparing to world building and other characters.

There has been so many new and interesting fantasy series published lately that I just can't keep up!
And then there is new Laini Taylor's book coming out in September that I can't wait to get my hands on!

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

@Skandia: (view spoiler)[ I loved the sibling love/rivalry story in here though. And the lgbt does play a role in the grand scheme of things... it's just that i kinda cringed whenever scenes described his feelings etc (hide spoiler)]

@Nikk: haha well thank goodnes for spoiler tags!

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

I presume you clicked then Karishma? ;)

How are you finding Mistborn? I also recommend Warbreaker! I really enjoyed that one. I quite like the dry humor it delivered.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Anyone read Star Touched Queen? Thoughts?

[Rebecca]

Thanks for being so nice you guys!! Haha, guess it doesn't matter how fast I go.


I almost never read the synopsis in case I learn too much. Haha.

[Viji]

Completed:

Title:
Author: Holly Webb
Date Read: 06/28/2016
Pages: 259

This works for Fantasy, Historical Fiction and Mystery. Also works for the task:
I-8 - read a book where the author's first name is one of the top 100 female/male names in Scotland according to nameberry (http://nameberry.com/popular_names/Sc...)

[Skandia]

Completed :
RoomHate by Penelope Ward
6/30/2016
Pages: 281

Works for romance, contemporary

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

I have sworn off Karin Slaughter ever since Ive read Pretty Girls.

And about the app, along with spoilers they should enable linking too! I dont understand why they dont because am sure theyre pretty cqpable of doing it.

[Ashley]

Skandia wrote: "Completed :
RoomHate by Penelope Ward
6/30/2016
Pages: 281

Works for romance, contemporary"

Great! Used for B-9 - read a book shelved as romance by at least 10 people

[Ashley]

Kathleen wrote: "I have sworn off Karin Slaughter ever since Ive read Pretty Girls.

And about the app, along with spoilers they should enable linking too! I dont understand why they dont because am sure theyre pre..."

I liked pretty girls!! I feel like we read this as book of the month?

[Ashley]

Karishma wrote: "They should actually add a lot of features to the app."

Yeeesssss! I would love to be able to edit comments and delete things

[Ashley]

Karishma wrote: "Finished : A gentleman never tells by Eloisa James.
Dt: 30th June
Rating - 3 stars"

Used for J-10 - read a book where title has 4 words (all words count)

[Ashley]

Kathleen wrote: "have we used our 2 bonus guesses?"

Yes...but the spreadsheet hasn't shown a sunk ship so one was used on a miss. I let the mods know but didn't hear anything back - I'll check again

[~~~N~~~]

So many comments I've missed.

Okay, so I started And I Darken. I'm at 61%. (view spoiler)[ It's horribly depressing, but so intriguing. The issue is that I do sort of like my HEAs or HFNs if I care about the characters, but I just feel like everyone is going to die/end up alone/unhappy/broken apart. The sibling relationship(s) in this book sound so painful. I'm not sure if I'm happier or sadder that I'm an only child. (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[Like I've said before, I read a lot of MM romance and LGBT YA, so it was a happy surprise. Also, not really much of a surprise. (hide spoiler)]

I lost track because of the number of comments, but whoever doesn't really read blurbs, I'm the same! I only read reviews at this point (unless the book is not first in a series) and I stay away from spoilers (but I figured I was safe this time because I'm near the end of this book.

[~~~N~~~]

(view spoiler)[ Can somebody tell me who dies in the book? I have MC death triggers ;-; <-- that is me crying (hide spoiler)]

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Noa wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I liked the sibling relationship here because it felt raw- the thin line between love and sibling rivalry, jealousy, hate and all.

And no deaths! At least of MCs. (hide spoiler)]

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Ashley wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I have sworn off Karin Slaughter ever since Ive read Pretty Girls.

And about the app, along with spoilers they should enable linking too! I dont understand why they dont because a..."

Yup we did. 3 months ago I think? It was a hirrfying read for me. I have forgotten about ut because it gave me nightnares.

[~~~N~~~]

Thank you! *relieved sigh*

[Ashley]

They reset our sunk ship, reversed G10 gave us the guess back. Used it on B1 which was a hit. New hit goal;

B-1 - read a book shelved as mystery by at least 10 people

[Gillian]

Book: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Date: 30/6/16
Pages: 384
Fits tasks: choose whatever works
Young Adult 7,706 users
Science Fiction > Dystopia 5,177 users
Science Fiction 2,925 users
Fiction 2,094 users
Fantasy 1,837 users
Adventure 1,127 users
Apocalyptic > Post Apocalyptic 663 users
Mystery 618 users

[~~~N~~~]

R.I.P. My dear kindle. It broke. I've had it for two years. I'm.... in mourning right now. It dropped. Screen. Can't read books. IT EVEN HAD A NAME. IT WAS NAMED JEDIDIAH. I really loved that kindle.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do now?

I'm sorry. I might be out of commission for a while.

[Skandia]

Karishma wrote: "How did you like it Skandia?"

Weird book. It was so generic up until about 60% in the story and after that it really picked up. Decent writing, good romance, not much angst. Compared to other similar books that I've read , I gave it 3,5 rounded to 4 stars.

One thing that I discovered while reading this book - I probably don't want to read that much YA romance anymore. They are so similar and I guess my reading taste has changed while I was on pause.

I need a good fantasy book now or some mystery. I should be next in line in my library waiting for The Girl on the Train that everybody but me have already read.

[Skandia]

Noa wrote: "R.I.P. My dear kindle. It broke. I've had it for two years. I'm.... in mourning right now. It dropped. Screen. Can't read books. IT EVEN HAD A NAME. IT WAS NAMED JEDIDIAH. I really loved that kindl..."

Noa, I'm so sorry :( This is really horrible loss.

I'm like you - my Kindle is named My Precious and no one is allowed to touch it without my permission. I used to take it everywhere with me.

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I feel your pain! My 7th generation kindle paperwork that I bought just six or so months ago got lost on the train a couple of weeks ago. I was heartbroken. I do have an iPhone and ipad but I much preferred reading ebooks on the kindle and I know I won't be able to organise a new one any time soon :-(

[~~~N~~~]

Yeah! It was like my companion and I only just got a computer a couple of months ago after saving up for a year, so I actually had most my Uni papers saved on my Kindle (It was a Kindle Fire). I don't have a smart phone or a tablet, and I don't know if I can afford the replacement right now. And even so, shipping takes 3+ weeks out on this islands, so.... I'll try and read paperbacks, but that will be slower. A lot slower (I've become one of those people who treat paperbacks like precious babies that might break if you bend the pages).

I'm really depressed right now because all of the information I lost. Sorry I sounds so down.

[Kimberly]

On a plane now. Will finish FAKING NORMAL while I'm in the air. I'll update the details properly when I'm home.

The only other book I have at hand is NYPD RED 2. I'll start it - but not sure I'll finish it before challenge end. I'll sure try!

[Ashley]

Ooohhh no Noa!!!! That's so sad :(

[Ange]

Noa thats terrible. Did you have any other kind of back up for your uni papers? Maybe if you take it to a shop they might be able to extract the information somehow.

Sorry ive been quiet its been a very busy two days at work and Im completely buggered, will be very glad when tomorrow ends and the weekend is here. Im trying to finish off two books before the countdown ends.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Noa, so sorry to hear bout your loss. i hope you find good books while your kindle is resting. And like everybody else, my Kindle has become as precious as my wallet. it goes with me everywhere. i hope to finish all my current reads for battleship i have no more appts tomorrow but might be going somewhere. and oh boy, olympics is coming right up.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

So we have used up all our guesses?

[~~~N~~~]

Ange wrote: "Noa thats terrible. Did you have any other kind of back up for your uni papers? Maybe if you take it to a shop they might be able to extract the information somehow.

Sorry ive been quiet its been..."

Thank you, that's actually really, really helpful. I hadn't thought of it yet, but there is a place I can take it to. *fingers crossed*

[Elspeth]

Noa, I feel your pain. My kindle recently went out of commission too. His name was Stanley. Hopefully he and Jedidiah can be fixed and returned to us soon. *commiserating hugs*

[Elspeth]

Finished!

And I Darken by Kiersten White
Date Read: 30/6
Pages: 496
Tasks it fits:
B-9/A-3 - read a book shelved as romance by at least 10 people
F-5 - read a book where the audio version is narrated by a female
G-2/G-5/B-7/B-5/F-10 - read a book shelved as fantasy by at least 10 people
B-8 - read a book shelved as historical by at least 10 people
C-1/D-7 - read a book shelved as young adult by at least 10 people

Really liked it (view spoiler)[and I loved the ending. I was rooting for Lada to leave Mehmed and return to Wallachia with power of her own. I didn't really find Mehmed to be so amazing to deserve her or Radu's undying love. But then, maybe I'm just heartless :P (hide spoiler)]

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Elspeth wrote: "Finished!

And I Darken by Kiersten White
Date Read: 30/6
Pages: 496
Tasks it fits:
B-9/A-3 - read a book shelved as romance by at least 10 people
F-5 - read a book..."

I felt the same way!
(view spoiler)[Mehmed was a ninny haha. But then he is (incoming) king after all thus there ate limitations set by all the responsibilities he would need to shoulder. But still... a ninny.

Loved Radu's "harmless" image. He's such a wolf wearing sheep skin. Why the lgbt plot twist though lol. Sorry just personal preference a bit spoiled so... (hide spoiler)]

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Almost done with Life of Pi and Darkness Falls. I will try to finish 1 more book before Battleship ends.

Ash, where do we stand on books that need 1 more reader for us to claim points: A9, B2, F6?