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R14: Team #5 ~ Read4Speed
Congrats on the stamp R4S!
Thank you Sandra and Steph. And yay for the team!
Completed Guilty Pleasures
Because of Miss Bridgerton - Julia Quinn
Finished: 2/5/17
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: #1084 on the Guilty Pleasures list
Review: The Bridgertons and the Rokesbys live 3 miles apart and have always seemed like one big family. Billie Bridgerton and 3 of the Rokesbys have run as a pack during childhood. Billie is 23 and a tomboy, partially running her family’s estate; Mary has wed and moved; Edward is fighting is America; and Andrew is home on leave from the Navy recuperating from a broken arm. Their older brother, George, the heir, has always stayed out of the fray being 5 years older. But Andrew’s return has changed things. The old camaraderie Is still there but George is finding himself jealous of his brother and seeing Billie in a new light. Billie is also becoming more aware of George. This is a quiet story of romantic discovery. Very enjoyable.
Julia Quinn is one of my favorite historical romance authors. I enjoyed this one too very much Linda. :)
Bookshelf ~ Guilty Pleasures
Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
Finished: 2/6/17
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
How fits: shelved 6 times as guilty pleasures
Declan is a Boston lawyer who falls in love with a run down New Orleans Mansion, buys it and vows to return it to it's original beauty. He has great building talent and goes right to work, His Law School buddy, Remy, lives in New Orleans and introduces Dec to Lena, a gorgeous Cajun who runs a trendy Bar and puts out untouchable vibes. Declan vows he can handle her, but, when trouble starts on the third floor at his new house and clocks chime and doors slam and he finds himself in a 100 year old mystery he wonders if he will live to love her. The story builds and builds to a marvelous climax with typical Nora Robert's ingenuity. This was a re-read for me and I enjoyed it as much as the first time.
Lovely review Jennifer. Can you believe it I never read anything by Nora Roberts. What would you recomend as a good introduction to her?
That is a good question...I really do enjoy almost all her stuff. The last two trilogies she as written weren't great IMO. My favorite stuff by her is written under her pen name J. D. Robb. The 'In Death' series is my favorite series of all time.
I think her stand alone romantic suspense are her best. I liked
of her current work. I am not as fond of her magic stuff. I think others do that better. And I didn't particularly care for the wedding trilogy.
I will read
- Ilona Andrews for favorite series. It is #54 on the listHeard great things about this series.
I will be reading
shelved 20 times as favorite-series
Linda thank you for posting the shelf. Sorry I didn't check in sooner. My kid got an ear infection so he is super cranky. Plus my mother came for a visit.
I finished the book for gulty pleasures shelf. I just need undisturbed time on a pc to write a review and browse the new shelf to find a book to read. If not today then tomorrow I promise.
I'll update the master list then too.
I sent a pm to Monica a couple of days ago to check how is she and on her book progress, but she didn't respond yet.
As for Nora Roberts. I will check out the books you recomended and see if something looks interesting. Who knows maybe even I fit it into favorite series shelf. ;)
Hey guys I am here. I am almost finished my books. I have been trying to spend less time online so I can read so I wasn't checking in on here regularly. Will post a review tomorrow after I finish my book.
Monica wrote: "Hey guys I am here. I am almost finished my books. I have been trying to spend less time online so I can read so I wasn't checking in on here regularly. Will post a review tomorrow after I finish m..."That's great news Monica!
I know that not everyone can read fast and don't have much free time for reading. I would hate to see all your hard work go to waste. (Because I don't know if you are aware but the rules say that individuals who fall 3 books behind will be removed from the team.)
Since I have powered trough ALL the books in Mercy Thomson series I will read Cry Wolf for favorite series shelf. (Tagged 35 times).
Bookshelf Hunters:
By Cassandra ClareBook: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Read: Feb. 3, 2017
Rating: 5 stars
Spot: Hunters
How it fits: shelved 29 times as 'hunters'
Review:
As soon as I started reading City of Bones I knew it was going to be a new series that I would like. It grabbed my attention from the very first chapter.
Clary starts seeing things and begins to wonder if she is crazy. As the book progresses she starts learning things about her mother, father and who she really is.
I really loved her friend Simon. He is like the comic relief in the story. All the characters were interesting. Now I have a new series to complete.
Monica wrote: "Bookshelf Hunters: By Cassandra ClareBook: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Read: Feb. 3, 2017
Rating: 5 stars
Spot: Hunters
How it fits: shelved 29 times as 'hu..."
Monica the book is not marked as read on your profile. It still shows like you are currently reading it. Can you please fix it?
ETA: And can you please let me know which book you will be reading for 'favorite series' shelf?
I'll be reading
by Gayle Foreman for the favorites shelf it is shelved 53 times
And we have another shelf completed. Yay! :)SHELF: HUNTERS
✔ Linda: Kitty and the Midnight Hour done on 23-Jan ~ review
✔ Jennifer: One Foot in the Grave done on 24-Jan ~ review
✔ Dragana: Blood Bound done on 23-Jan ~ review
✔ Monica: City of Bones done on 3-Feb ~ review
CONGRATULATIONS, Read4Speed!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'hunters'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Thank you Steph, that was quick. And way to go team. :)
Congrats on the stamp R4S!
Shelf ~ Favorite Series
Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec
Read: 02/10/17
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
How it fits: Shelved 20 times as Favorite Series
This book wasn't as funny as the original 'Seduction and Snacks' but still thoroughly entertaining. At the end of the day I was just happy to read more about the lives of Claire and Carter and their dysfunctional friends and family. Tara Sivec definitely has a unique writing style that makes you want to keep turning the pages even during the awkward and embarrassing moments!!
Book: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
Read: 3. Feb. 2017.
Rating: 5 stars
Spot: Guilty Pleasures
How it fits: shelved 21 times as 'guilty pleasures'
After 5 books read in less than two weeks, it's probably already obvious that I am addicted to Mercy Thompson series. But if you haven't already figured it out - yeah, I'm completely hooked up.
Silver Borne is a perfect example why I love this series so much.
+ Kick-ass snarky heroine
+ Healthy monogamous relationship between main characters.
+ Full of emotions: love, friendship, family, pack dynamics, ...
+ Different kinds of paranormal creatures (werewolves, fae, witches, ...) integrated in urban setting.
+ Multiple plot lines colliding in an intense ending.
I would not change a thing. :)
This is urban fantasy at it's best. Highly recommended!
Week 3 - FAVORITE SERIES- completion post
Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews
Finished; 2/12/17
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: It is #54 on the Favorite Series list
Review: Kate Daniels is a mercenary in a post-apocalyptic world where magic and technology alternate. She has a magic sword and hides her DNA. When her guardian is murdered Kate goes looking for the murderer. Greg, her guardian and the last of her 'family', was the Knight-diviner in the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid. She gets the Order to sanction her quest. The search brings her to the attention of the Pack (shapechangers) and its Beast Lord, Curran, as well as Nataraja, head of the People (undead). Along the way she is confronted by some truly horrific beasts.
This is the start of a very good series. I'm glad I finally started it. The creatures here are portrayed differently than in other series and make for a darker adventure. I really liked the magic waving on and off; it created some interesting situations.
Yay glad you loved it Linda!!!!! I loved it from the 1st book too :D
Sandra wrote: "Yay glad you loved it Linda!!!!! I loved it from the 1st book too :D"Ditto. :) This is one of my all-time favorite series. And it only gets better with each book.
Shelf 2: Paranormal Romance
by Patricia BriggsFinished: 2/15/17
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: shelved 469 times at Paranormal Romance
Review:
Wow!! I loved this book. I forgot how great Mercy is!! I love her attitude and how independent she wants to be. Mercy has a tendency to find trouble or trouble finds her.
Iron Kissed is about fae's being murdered. Mercy is asked to help figure out who is killing the fae on the reservation. When she does discover who the murderer is Zee and Uncle Mike decide to confront the suspect and happen to walk and find the man dead.
This ultimately leaves Zee holding the bag for the murder. This prompts Mercy into action to prove her friend and mentor is innocence. I loved the whole story and the ending was very traumatic and brought tears to my eyes. I know I will be continuing with this series.
I am going to read:
by PC Cast for the vampire Shelf. It is shelved 2082 times as vampire.
I am going to read
shelved 163 times as vampire
I will read
- Rachel Caine. #1501 on the Vampire list
We have another shelf completed. Yay! :)SHELF #2 ~ PARANORMAL ROMANCE
✔ Linda: Warrior done on 2-Feb ~ review
✔ Jennifer: The Curse of Tenth Grave done on 29-Jan ~ review
✔ Dragana: Iron Kissed done on 27-Jan ~ review
✔ Monica: Iron Kissed done on 15-Feb ~ review
For vampires shelf I am going to read
shelved 343 times as vampires.
I'm changing my Vampire book to
shelved 42 times as vampire
Book: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
Read: 12. Feb. 2017.
Rating: 3 stars
Spot: Favorite Series
How it fits: shelved 35 times as 'favorite series'
After I powered trough the Mercy Thompson series I was having bad case of series withdrawal. No more books but I wanted to read more about the characters I learned to love. I thought that series set in the same world would be the next best thing...
Well I guess I was wrong. Cry Wolf could not compare even to the weakest book in the Mercy Thompson series. Why?
- Heroine is very meek and doormatty. Anna was seriously abused and she usually covers in the corner. I think her recovery will take a long time.
- Charles is too cold and closed off to be an attractive hero for me. He's not your usually growly and passionate werewolf. And his Native American looks are nothing spectacular to me.
- The relationship between Anna and Charles didn't have any chemistry.
- It's more Paranormal Romance then Urban Fantasy, because they talk more about their feelings, their relationship etc. then about the world, paranormal creatures or action. The mystery plot was neglected.
On the other hand...
+ Book is well written as anything by Patricia Briggs I have read.
+ I loved finding out more about Bran and his pack.
Cry Wolf was very boring to me. (I gave it 3 stars but it's very very veryyy low 3 stars...)
I am not sure how much the book is to blame and how much it was due to me constantly comparing it to Mercy Thompson series. I will probably read second book in Alpha & Omega series to give it another chance, but I don't have high hopes.
Anna grows into her powers and Charles thaws out a bit :)
Did you read the prequel book, "Alpha and Omega", before you read "Cry Wolf"? It is probably one of the few prequel books that you really need to read before you read the first book.
Sandra wrote: "Anna grows into her powers and Charles thaws out a bit :)"Haha so basically you are telling me to be patient (like with Mercy Thompson series and the love triangle) and everything will solve out. ;) Good to hear that.
Jennifer H wrote: "Did you read the prequel book, "Alpha and Omega", before you read "Cry Wolf"? It is probably one of the few prequel books that you really need to read before you read the first book."Yes I read it. I don't know why it's not part of the Cry Wolf it's a must read. The book starts in the middle...
It's like that because PB wrote it as a short story for the anthology, then decided to turn it into a full story later on. I think it should have been added to the full story when it was published but maybe there was legal issues.
Shelf #3 Guilty Pleasures
by Kiera CassDate read: 2/17/17
How it fits: Shelved 59 times Guilty Pleasures
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I had picked this book up from the book store because I had seen it as a possible book I might enjoy. Well I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It is the story of a world after four world wars. The world is different and United States is now called Illea.
This is the start of the series. There is a Selection of 35 girls for Prince Maxon. America receives one of these letters to fill out an entry form. Every household that has a girl between the ages of 16 and 20 are sent a letter and a form to fill out.
The Singer household has one girl who is between those ages and her name is America. America has a secret boyfriend and does not wish to fill out the form. Her boyfriend Aspen makes her promise she will because he doesn't want to have what if in their relationship. So America fills out the form and has to wait to see if she will be one of the 35 girls Selected.
When the girls are announced America is among the 35. She is surprised. Before she leaves Aspen and her break up over the fact that Aspen doesn't feel he can support America like she is used to since he is a lower caste than her family. America is a Five and Aspen is a Six.
The first encounter with the Prince is an interesting one. America feels claustrophobic and decides to try and get out to the garden because she likes to be outside. She actually almost faints in the Princes arms but he makes the guards open the doors to the garden so America can get outside. That encounter is one of many entertaining ones.
This book ends with the Final girls chosen to become the Elite girls. This is a very interesting book and I feel the rest of the series will be just as entertaining.
And another shelf completed. Way to go team! Now we just wait for the stamp...SHELF #3 ~ GUILTY PLEASURES
✔ Linda: Because of Miss Bridgerton read on 5-Feb ~ review
✔ Jennifer: Midnight Bayou read on 6-Feb ~ review
✔ Dragana: Silver Borne read on 3-Feb ~ review
✔ Monica: The Selection read on 17-Feb ~ review
Hoping to finish another book today. Having bronchitis and not being able to do much is helping me with my reading time.
Shelf #4 - Favorite Series
by Gayle FormanDate read: 2/18/17
How it fits: shelved 53 times as favorite series
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was definitely a different type of book for me to read. I enjoyed this book. If I Stay is a book that looks at death and life.
The day starts with Mia and her family at the breakfast table and finding out that school is cancelled due to snow. So they decide to go out for a ride. Mia, her mom, dad and brother Teddy. They are going to go visit friends and their baby.
It was interesting to follow Mia around after the car accident. Is she going to live or die? Will Mia be the one to make the decision if she lives or dies? It was just an interesting premise and I do plan to read the next book.
Sorry to hear you are feeling well, Monica. I hope you feel better soon :)
SOS: Serious Overload of Series
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Good Job!! :D