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R14: Team #1 ~ Reading Aces
Tracking:Team 1 - Reading Aces:
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Week 10:
Next in Series - 4/4
Tracked here
Week 11:
5 Stars - 4/4
Tracked Here
Week 12:
Series Finished - 3/4
Tracked Here
Week 13: Assassins - 4/4
Katie - Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh - Review - ★★★★
Regina - The Chosen by JR Ward - Review - ★★★
Natalie - Blood & Betrayal by Lindsay Buroker - Review - ★★★★
Sam - Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep - Review - ★★★★
I'll read Archangel's Enigma. It may take me awhile to get to this unless we're getting close to the end, in which case, I'll bump it up.
Katie wrote: "I'll read Archangel's Enigma. It may take me awhile to get to this unless we're getting close to the end, in which case, I'll bump it up."A few of the teams had Assassin's as helping them win, but I think everyone is still two weeks away minimum from finishing. I'll wait for Sam's analysis as usual :)
Perfect. I'll definitely have it in sometime next week.
Weekly Status update (since we are getting so close):We are 3 away from bingo.
We need UF, kickass heroine, and series to start.
We are one shelf behind.
Team 2 is 3 away from bingo.
They need shifters, science fiction and series to start.
They are 4 shelves behind.
Team 3 is 5 away from bingo in all directions.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 4 is 2 away from bingo.
They need magic and owned not read yet.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 5 is 3 away from bingo.
They need UF, series to start, and available at library.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 6 is 3 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, UF and angels.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 7 is 4 away from bingo, twice
They need fae, kickass heroine, owned not read yet, and angels.
Or they need shifters, kickass heroine, science fiction and UF.
They are 4 shelves behind.
Team 8 is 4 away from bingo, twice
They need kickass heroine, shifters, steampunk and series to start.
Or they need angels, series to start, UF and magic.
They are 4 shelves behind.
Team 9 is 3 away from bingo.
They need UF, series to start, and owned not read yet.
They are 3 shelves behind.
Team 10 is 4 away from bingo.
They need kickass heroine, angels, magic, and fae.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 11 is 4 away from bingo, twice.
They need shifters, angels, kickass heroine and UF.
Or they need steampunk, UF, owned not read yet and kickass heroine.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 12 is 4 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, UF, kickass heroine, and magic.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 13 is 4 away from bingo.
They need fae, steampunk, available at library and science fiction.
They are 5 shelves behind.
Team 14 is 3 away from bingo.
They need available at library, series to start, and shifters.
They are 5 shelves behind.
Team 15 is 4 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, available at library, shifters, and science fiction.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 16 is 3 away from bingo.
They need shifters, science fiction, and owned not read yet.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 17 is 4 away from bingo.
They need kickass heroine, science fiction, shifters and magic.
They are 5 shelves behind.
Team 18 is 3 away from bingo.
They need steampunk, shifters, and UF.
They are 3 shelves behind.
Team 19 is 3 away from bingo.
They need series to start, owned not read yet, and science fiction.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 20 is 4 away from bingo, twice.
They need owned not read yet, angels, UF and series to start.
Or they need magic, owned not read yet, available at library and fae.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 21 is 3 away from bingo.
They need magic, science fiction, and shifters.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 22 is 3 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, steampunk and UF.
They are 1 shelf behind.
So we are in the running - thank you!
Thanks Sam! I have everyone updated above.
CONGRATULATIONS, Reading Aces!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'next in series' and '5-stars'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamps RA!
The Chosen by J.R. Ward is my Assassins book. Can't wait to see if I hate it like so many people! I am going to troll other groups for an idea on Finished Series. I just can't find a book, I swear to goodness I have been looking for 10 days now.
Completion post:Book: Thirteen- Kelley Armstrong
Shelf: series finished
How it fits: on page 8 of the shelf
Date read: 4/17/17
Rating: 4 stars
This is the final book in the Women of the Otherworld series. Giles is determined to tell the world about supernaturals and he doesn't seem to care how this occurs. Savannah and company are trying to stop him. His goal is to use Hope to summon Lucifer and get him to help with Giles' plans. Along the way, we discover that someone who is thought dead really isn't and someone who is a bad guy gives his life for a good cause. I enjoyed the ending of this series. I liked that it was left open so there can be further adventures in the future. A little romance, a lot of action, a good story.
Week 13: AssassinsArchangel's Enigma
4/17/17
4 stars
I'm loving this series right now. It started out so lukewarm for me, but it's gotten better and better and I really enjoyed this book. I've honestly really enjoyed the past few books and I'm really looking forward to the next one. Naasir is one of my favorite characters ever. I love Andromeda for him, though, I wish there might have been more detail about her. Though they haven't been written yet, I can't wait to read about Illium and Aodhan.
Regina wrote: "The Chosen by J.R. Ward is my Assassins book. Can't wait to see if I hate it like so many people! I am going to troll other groups for an idea on Finished Series. I j..."I checked out your shelves and found a few ideas from books I've enjoyed. I'm not sure what you are in the mood for:
In the Hand of the Goddess - Looks like you've read the first book and haven't continued. Tamora Pierce is one of my absolute favorite YA fantasy authors and this series is where I started. I also saw Wild Magic on your shelves. It takes place after Lioness quartet so you will get some spoilers for the fate of people, but it can be read on its own.
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms - NK Jemisin is a great fantasy author and this was her first series.
The Thief - I don't think the series is complete, but it's shelved that way. Really fun fantasy book. I keep meaning to read more in the series but haven't gotten to it yet.
Red Rising - I saw you had this in DNF, and I'm not sure how far you got. It does have a very slow start, but it picks up and is a good book. The audiobook for this is particularly great.
You are amazing!! I am going to do
I had such a block, I am not sure why.
Regina wrote: "You are amazing!! I am going to do
I had such a block, I am not sure why."
Glad it helped :)
Excellent team work!
Week 13: AssassinsBook: Blood and Betrayal
Date Read: 4/19
Rating: 4/5
The Emperor's Edge series has been a favorite of mine since I started reading it a few years ago and find myself slowly moving along. This book marks the halfway point, and I'm going to try finish this year.
Amaranthe was an enforcer until she gained the notice of the wrong people and was sent on a suicide mission. She got out of that and created a rag tag group of people to help the Emperor, but from the shadows.
The last book ended with a cliffhanger, the first for the seires, and this book opens up right where we left off with Amaranthe being kidnapped and the rest of the group shot down. The group splits up with Sicarius to track Amaranthe down and leaves Maldynado, the former aristocrat and current ladies' man (with questionable fashion tastes, particularly when it comes to hats) in charge of the group, which now includes the Emperor who definitely doesn't trust Sicarius and is not sure he trusts Maldynado.
Maldynado is one of my favorite characters and I loved having his POV and learning more about his past.
This book was a fun read with a lot of funny moments and I look forward to continuing and eventually finishing the series. And then reading one of the connected series :)
I am listening to (because I already owned both the audio and kindle version, lol!) The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (for Finished Series) and reading The Chosen (for Assassins)
Doesn't help us, but it also doesn't help the team that is only two shelves away either :)I have a lot of library books out, hopefully someone shelved them that way.
Tracking:Team 1 - Reading Aces:
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Week 12:
Series Finished - 3/4
Tracked Here
Week 13:
Assassins - 4/4
Tracked Here
Week 14: Available at Library - 4/4
Katie - Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh - Review - ★★★★
Regina - The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis - Review - ★★★★★
Natalie - Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews - Review - ★★★★
Sam - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - Review - ★★★★
I think I'm going to read The Iron King- Julie Kagawa for my available at the library book. It is on page 7 of the list.
Weekly Status update (since we are getting so close):We are 3 away from bingo, twice.
We need UF, kickass heroine, and series to start.
Or we need science fiction, magic and angels.
We are two shelves behind.
Team 2 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need shifters, science fiction and series to start.
Or they need angels, shifters and kickass heroine.
They are 5 shelves behind.
Team 3 is 5 away from bingo in all directions.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 4 is 2 away from bingo.
They need magic and owned not read yet.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 5 is 2 away from bingo.
They need UF and series to start.
They are 3 shelves behind.
Team 6 is 3 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, UF and angels.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 7 is 4 away from bingo, twice
They need fae, kickass heroine, owned not read yet, and angels.
Or they need shifters, kickass heroine, science fiction and UF.
They are 5 shelves behind.
Team 8 is 3 away from bingo.
They need science fiction, shifters and UF.
They are 5 shelves behind.
Team 9 is 3 away from bingo.
They need UF, series to start, and owned not read yet.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 10 is 4 away from bingo, twice.
They need kickass heroine, angels, magic, and fae.
Or they need shifters, owned not read yet, fae and series to start.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 11 is 4 away from bingo, twice.
They need shifters, angels, kickass heroine and UF.
Or they need steampunk, UF, owned not read yet and kickass heroine.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 12 is 4 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, UF, kickass heroine, and magic.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 13 is 3 away from bingo.
They need fae, steampunk, and science fiction.
They are 6 shelves behind.
Team 14 is 2 away from bingo.
They need series to start, and shifters.
They are 4 shelves behind.
Team 15 is 3 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, shifters, and science fiction.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 16 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need shifters, science fiction, and owned not read yet.
Or they need owned not read yet, fae and angels
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 17 is 4 away from bingo, twice.
They need kickass heroine, science fiction, shifters and magic.
Or they need owned not yet read, steampunk, UF and fae.
They are 5 shelves behind.
Team 18 is 3 away from bingo.
They need steampunk, shifters, and UF.
They are 3 shelves behind.
Team 19 is 3 away from bingo.
They need series to start, owned not read yet, and science fiction.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 20 is 3 away from bingo.
They need magic, owned not read yet and fae.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 21 is 3 away from bingo.
They need magic, science fiction, and shifters.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 22 is 3 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, steampunk and UF.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Week 14: Available at LibraryBook: Hissy Fit
Date Read: 4/21
Rating: 4/5
I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book. I picked it up because I needed a book with a decorator. I love when I choose for a random reason like that and end up really enjoying it.
Keeley Murdoch just walked in on her fiance screwing her maid of honor, and former best friend, at their rehersal dinner. She throws a "hissy fit" (rightfully so) throwing everything she can get her hands on at the pair.
The wedding is off, her father loses his membership at the country club, and business at her and her aunt's interior decorating store dries up after her scene.
Luckily there's a new resident who just purchased a historical mansion and wants it restored within six month in order to impress a woman he hasn't even met. Also, Keeley's recent breakup has prompted her to start looking into what happened to her mother who left 25 years ago.
I will say the book was fairly predictable and has its share of cliches, but it was a fun read and kept me interested. The one big thing I would change is the table of contents had the first line as each chapter as the title and one gave a pretty big spoiler for the last chapter. I will have to look into the author's books for some more fun reads.
Shelf: AssassinsWeek: 13
Book: The Chosen by J.R. Ward
Date Read: 4/21
Rating: 3/5
I both listened and read this book. I don't hate it like many other fans, I note the problems and I note that J.R. Ward changed characters and world building to achieve the story she wanted. But J.R. Ward has done this before. I stopped reading her books for years because of this, but now I have no expectations from her but a fun story. I am no longer emotionally invested in the story line I just enjoy the romance and the characters. But yeah, she played fast and furious and known/loved characters are no longer recognizable.
Enjoyable if you are able to not get upset about trashing loved characters! LOL.
Lots of good books on this shelf call, too bad it doesn't get us a bingo -- just fun reading.
Looks like from Sam's great analysis this week doesn't get any other team closer either.
Week 14: Available at LibraryArchangel's Heart
4/21/17
4 stars
And I'm finally caught up with this series. This is the first book featuring Raphael and Elena that I really liked. The others were ok, but this one was definitely enjoyable. I'm so excited to read the next one and sadly, now I need to wait like everyone else.
I am looking at for this week's shelf:
Shelf: Available at Library Week: Week 14
Book: The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis
Date Read: 4/25
Rating: 5/5
This book blew me away. I read a duology by this author that while it was also YA was post-apoc. I had bought this audio when it came out and then never listened. Big mistake. It is so good. Wonderful character development, beautifully drawn plot lot and very serious tension. There is friendship, violence and romance. This is ultimately, a critique of our rape culture. It is so well done. I can't wait to read this author's new book.
Shelf call today! I will be traveling so I likely will not be online to post when it's called so if you see please post it over here and I'll have the tracking post up when I am able.
Sorry I'm behind again, ladies. Baseball season has started and I've been watching games almost every night. Have started my assassin book and hope to get it done by tomorrow and then start my library book.
And I happen to be on my phone when it's called. Kickass Heroines!
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Tracking:Team 1 - Reading Aces:
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Week 12:
Series Finished - 4/4
Tracked Here
Week 13:
Assassins - 4/4
Tracked Here
Week 14:
Available at Library - 4/4
Tracked Here
Week 15: Kickass Heroine - 4/4
Katie - Semi-Charmed by Isabel Jordan - Review - ★★★
Regina - Late Eclipses by Seanan McGuire - Review - ★★★★
Natalie - Lady Knight by Tamora Pierce - Review - ★★★★
Sam - Smoke & Mirrors by Jess Haines - Review - ★★★★
I'm not sure what I'm going to read yet. I actually just finished one of the series that's on the first page yesterday so that was bad timing on my part. There are a lot of books I want to read so I'll find something.
Weekly Status update based on spreadsheet (since we are getting so close):We are 2 away from bingo.
We need UF and series to start.
We are 3 shelves behind.
Team 2 is 2 away from bingo.
They need angels and shifters.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 3 is 4 away from bingo, twice.
They need steampunk, angels, series to start and magic.
Or they need fae, UF, owned not yet read, and science fiction.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 4 is 2 away from bingo.
They need magic and owned not read yet.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 5 is 2 away from bingo.
They need UF and series to start.
They are 4 shelves behind.
Team 6 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need owned not read yet, UF and angels.
Or they need shifters, steampunk, and angels.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 7 is 3 away from bingo, twice
They need fae, owned not read yet, and angels.
Or they need shifters, science fiction and UF.
They are 6 shelves behind.
Team 8 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need science fiction, shifters and UF.
Or they need shifters, steampunk and series to start.
They are 6 shelves behind.
Team 9 is 3 away from bingo.
They need UF, series to start, and owned not read yet.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 10 is 3 away from bingo.
They need angels, magic, and fae.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 11 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need shifters, angels and UF.
Or they need steampunk, UF and owned not read yet.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 12 is 3 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, UF and magic.
They are 3 shelves behind.
Team 13 is 3 away from bingo.
They need fae, steampunk, and science fiction.
They are 7 shelves behind.
Team 14 is 2 away from bingo.
They need series to start and shifters.
They are 3 shelves behind.
Team 15 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need owned not read yet, shifters, and science fiction.
Or they need steampunk, magic and series to start.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 16 is 3 away from bingo in all directions.
They are 3 shelves behind.
Team 17 is 3 away from bingo.
They need science fiction, shifters and magic.
They are 6 shelves behind.
Team 18 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need steampunk, shifters, and UF.
Or they need series to start, magic and science fiction.
They are 4 shelves behind.
Team 19 is 3 away from bingo, twice.
They need series to start, owned not read yet, and science fiction.
Or they need steampunk, angels and fae.
They are 2 shelves behind.
Team 20 is 3 away from bingo.
They need magic, owned not read yet and fae.
They are 1 shelf behind.
Team 21 is 3 away from bingo.
They need magic, science fiction, and shifters.
They are caught up.
Team 22 is 3 away from bingo.
They need owned not read yet, steampunk and UF.
They are 2 shelves behind.
There are 5 teams who are 2 away from bingo and they are all at least 2 shelves behind.
We're getting close to the end. From Sam's analysis Fae, Science Fiction, and Steampunk do NOT help any of the two away teams, so if one of those is called next week, we will still be at least two weeks away from finishing. The other six shelves will get at least one team a week away.
Completion post:Book: Tangled Threads- Jennifer Estep
Shelf: assassins
How it fits: on page 1 of the shelf
Date read: 4/27/17
Rating: 4 stars
An assassin is in town to kill the Spider. While there, she plans to kill Bria Coolidge and Gin Blanco as well. Of course, Gin can't let that happen. So in addition to disposing of the assassin, she must also rescue a kidnapped child, experience Christmas with the Graysons, deal with her developing feelings for Owen, and decide if and when she's going to tell Bria her secret. It's a busy, busy time for Gin. I am greatly enjoying this series and look forward to the next book.
Week 15: Kickass HeroineBook: Lady Knight
Date Read: 4/28
Rating: 4/5
When I think of Kickass Heroines, I think of Tamora Pierce. I picked up her first book Alanna: The First Adventure when I was 12 and she has been one of my favorite authors ever since. I fell off of reading a few years back and one of my goals when I did restart was to do a full reread of all her books. I started in 2015 and unfortunately am still working on it, but I'm well over halfway done.
Lady Knight is the last of the Protector of the Small quartet. Kel is one of my least favorite heroines. Which isn't a bad thing because I do love them all. But she's one I could never really relate to as much or had as much fun reading about.
She is noteworthy because she becomes a female knight openly (the first in over 100 years), has no magic, but does possess a strong sense of justice to protect everyone. Whereas I have no magic and only a few close friends who I would help dispose of a body for.
The final book in her quartet follows her commanding a refugee camp in her first year as a knight. While initially upset at the command as she wanted to fight for her country, it displays the strong confidence in her abilities that she has won from her superiors and her peers over the previous three books.
I'd say it's a smaller scale final book than the two previous Tortall finale books (Lioness Rampant and The Realm of the Gods). But it is also an interesting read and tells a different side of war.
I am sad we likely aren't getting more in Kel's story, but this is a good ending.
Onto Trickster's Choice!
Kel was actually my favorite of Pierce's heroines and I've re-read her story multiple times. I liked the fact that she cared for everyone, rich or poor, which is not something that can be said of Alanna. And Daine cared more about animals than people for the most part. I will be reading Smoke and Mirrors by Jess Haines for my kickass heroine book.
Sam wrote: "Kel was actually my favorite of Pierce's heroines and I've re-read her story multiple times. I liked the fact that she cared for everyone, rich or poor, which is not something that can be said of A..."I do admire her, but I don't relate to her as I am also on the prefer animals to people side. I am curious about her future and where she goes. I know Tamora Pierce was thinking about writing a book about Kel and her squire, but not anymore. She may write another short story book so maybe we'll get something there.
Have you read The Deed of Paksenarrion? I think the main character is very similar to Kel.
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Book: Frostbite- Richelle Mead
Shelf: 5 stars
How it fits: on page 2 of the shelf
Date read: 4/11/17
Rating: 4 stars
This is the second book in the Vampire Academy series. Rose and Dmitri are still fighting their feelings for each other and both try to find love elsewhere. The Strigoi are becoming organized, which makes them more dangerous. We meet new people and lose old friends. I look forward to finding out what happens to Rose next.