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R14: Team #5 ~ Read4Speed
How weird is that? On the spreadsheet, KHeroine is in the spot Linda said - bottom right corner.I'll mention it to Steph cause she'll need to edit the card. Her wifi isn't the best at the moment so not sure how long it will take to fix, but it hopefully won't be too long :)
Congrats on the stamp R4S!
I will read
shelved 3 times as kickass heroine.
Book: Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop
Read: 08. Apr. 2017.
Rating: 4 stars
Spot: Series Finished
How it fits: shelved 2 times for series-finished
The Others series was never on a best day fast-paced and Etched in Bone follows that tradition. Honestly, nothing big happens in this book. This is the book where we watch the dust settle after big catastrophes in previous sequels. If you are expecting to be swept of your feet with romance, drama and action, you are looking at the wrong novel.
But if you want one more (and maybe last) chance to hang out with Meg, Simon and other Courtyard residents, then this is it. Steady pace, a bit of character development, some laughs and a hint of HEA.
The Others series will never be one of my all-time favorites, but it was an OK urban fantasy series. I will read any sequels or spin-offs that are published in the future.
Book: Blade Song by J.C. Daniels
Read: 15. Apr. 2017.
Rating: 4 stars
Spot: Assassins
How it fits: shelved 12 times for assassins
Blade Song was crammed into a huge pile of Kindle freebies I have. Who knows when I would have picked it up if I didn't need a book for a challenge (and I was on vacation so my options were somewhat limited).
For a novel that was a freebie and is self-published, Blade Song was not bad at all. At the beginning I felt like the story wandered around and it took some time until the plot focused. But when I got into characters, the second half of the book was so much fun: action, mystery, kick-ass heroine, witches, shifters and a bit of romance to spice it all up.
While it can never compare to urban fantasy series from big-shot publishers like Kate Daniels or Mercy Thompson, Blade Song was a cute little uf that I will definitely continue reading.
Recommended for fans of lesser-known urban fantasy series like 'Rylee Adamson', 'Blood Destiny', etc.
Sandra wrote: "How weird is that? On the spreadsheet, KHeroine is in the spot Linda said - bottom right corner.I'll mention it to Steph cause she'll need to edit the card. Her wifi isn't the best at the moment ..."
Thank you Jennifer for noticing and Sandra for notifying Steph. :)
I was just hoping that the kickass heroine shelf was on the spot that would give us Bingo :)
Shelf: Series Finished
Book: Where She Went by Gayle Forman
Read: May 2, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Shelved 31 times as series finished
Review: I had trouble at first getting into this book. Once I figured out the way the book was written I was able to enjoy the story. This book is written in the present and past. You go back and forth between Adam in the present day and Adam remembering the past. This is the continuation of Mia and Adam. This book starts 3 years after the accident.
Mia went off to Julliard and left Adam back in Oregon. The ordeal that Adam went through when Mia left and he slowly lost contact with her was heart wrenching. Adam has anger and angst which does help him become an awesome song writer. Which than helps propel Shooting Star to stardom.
Mia is doing well for herself as a concert cellist. Adam happens to go to a concert in NY prior to him having to leave for a tour. Mia and Adam spend time together and things are revealed. They both have grown and changed. They are both keeping things because of a fear of hurting each other. Do they finally achieve the happiness with each other or with someone else?
I am glad I read this series and will actually look for more books written by Gayle Forman.
I forgot to post my Kick ass Heroine book. I am going to read:
by J.D. Robb
Monica, have you ever read the "In Death" series before? It is my favorite series of all time. :)
No this will be my fist time. Now that I have all my book separated and in boxes alphabetically by author I am able to find books to read.
Shelf #16 ~ 5/3: Owned, Not Read Yet
And the new shelf is Owned Not Read Yet. Here's the link to the shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
I am going to read
marked twice as owned-not-yet-read.
I am having a hard time finding a book for this shelf :( I have finished my Kickass Heroine book just need to review and post :)
Jennifer H wrote: "I am having a hard time finding a book for this shelf :( I have finished my Kickass Heroine book just need to review and post :)"
It was tough for me too. At the end I picked some random book by one of my favorite author. Never heard of it before, but hopefully it will not disappoint.
And another shelf done. :)SHELF #12 ~ SERIES FINISHED
Linda: Out of Time read on 7-Apr ~ review
Jennifer: Hollow City read on 13-Apr ~ review
Dragana: Etched in Bone read on 8-Apr ~ review
Monica: Where She Went read on 2-May ~ review
It is easy for me to list a book for each shelf now because I spent a lot of time finding an ebook and print option for each square when the list of topics was first posted. Because I was going on that long cruise and would not have access to anything but my kindle during that time I needed to be prepared. So I made sure I was covered for land and sea. A lot of work at the time, but now I can sit back and pull it off the list when the shelf is called.
Wow Linda. Those are some great organisational skills at work. :)I am a mood reader so I don't even try to plan my reading in advance. Just read what my mood or challenge demands.
Linda I always try to at least have a list going but this year with not having my books organize yet made it difficult in actually finding the book. Plus I am also a mood reader and sometimes what is required isn't what I am in the mood to read. I am planning to relax this weekend and get as much reading done as possible.
Well, I am also part of 2 other team challenges, so having one that I have already worked out helps me have time to find the books needed for the other two and still have time to actually read. And being restricted for 6 weeks to my kindle was a big factor in being that organized.
I'm choosing the same one as you, Dragana. I'm going to read
Shelf: Kickass Heroine
Book: Exit Strategy - Lena Diaz
Read: 5/4/17.
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: #1751 on the list
Review:Sabrina Hightower awakes to an assumed burglary but instead abducted and drugged. The man who takes her, Mason Hunt, is an enforcer for Exit, Inc. an undercover vigilante organization. He was supposed to kill her but was contacted by another enforcer, Devlin Buchanan, who left the organization, and claims she is innocent. While he verifies the truth of this and questions all his past work for the group another enforcer, Ace, is sent to eliminate both Mason and Sabrina. Someone in the organization has been issuing fake orders to cover up an earlier fake order and things have snowballed. Mason had joined Exit to take out the bad guys who had been proven to be unreachable under ordinary laws. Now he had to figure out who had gone bad and stop the death of innocents. This was a high tension thriller with a slew of dead bodies by the end. Really looking forward to the next in this series.
CONGRATULATIONS, Read4Speed!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'series finished'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamp R4S!
Jennifer I hope you are having better luck with The Eyes of the Dragon then me. I have hard time reading it because of the formatting..So I will switch my pick to something quicker: Joy Ride tagged one time as owned-not-yet-read.
I just started it yesterday. So, I really haven't got that far but I can understand what you mean about the format. It is kind of weird. I'm going to give it a little more time before I make a decision. I really don't have anything else that fits this shelf :(
I like the story. Especially since it's like a prequel to Dark Tower series that I love. But my ebook got no chapters. It's all one big hunk of text. Plus the same words are spelled differently. Like the name of the kingdom. Sometimes it's Detain sometimes Delain...
I didn't realize it was a prequel to the Dark Tower series. I haven't read any of them but my son has and he really likes the series. My ebook has the chapters (like 150 of them...lol). The style of writing kind of reminds me of The Princess Bride. Somebody from the present narrating a story from the past but just not as good as The Princess Bride. I haven't notice any of the spelling mishaps I'm going to have to pay more attention and see if there are any :)
Shelf: Owned, Not Read Yet
Book: 'Til Death Do Us Part- Amanda Quick
Read: 5/8/17
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: It is #685 on the list
Review: Calista Langley runs an exclusive 'introduction' service in Victorian London with the assistance of her brother investigating client backgrounds. An arrogant ex-suitor wrongly assumes Calista will take him back even though he is now married. Shortly after sending him on his way, Trent Hastings arrives to check her out. He is suspicious of her service, which his sister has joined. Both are intrigued by the other but the interview ends coldly. However, the next time they meet, when Trent comes to apologize, Calista is upset because of a third threatening memento she has received. Trent being an author of detective fiction offers his limited skills in finding out who is threatening her. This has all the hallmarks of a typical Quick intrigue. For me a very satisfying comfort read.
Jennifer H wrote: "I didn't realize it was a prequel to the Dark Tower series. I haven't read any of them but my son has and he really likes the series. My ebook has the chapters (like 150 of them...lol). The style o..."It seems it's the older Kindle version had those problems and they fixed it later. I just saw at Amazon people complain in reviews. I will have to check with their support if they somehow can switch me to newer version of the book.
Shelf: Kickass Heroine
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Read: 5/3/17
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
How it fits: Shelved 16 times
A refreshing take on a classic theme. The protagonist is an engaging young woman set on doing things her way with unexpected results. Paired with an old school wizard, fireworks ensue. I really couldn't predict where this novel would take me but I certainly enjoyed the ride.
I was really hoping this shelf wouldn't be called. I will have my book picked by tomorrow.
Linda C wrote: "Next shelf is Steampunk"Thank you Linda. :)
Here's the link for the lazy ones like me: Steampunk Shelf
I am going to read
shelved 21 times as steampunk.
I will be reading
shelved 1057 as steampunk
Shelf: Available at the Library
Book: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Read: 5/12/17
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: shelved 7 times Available at the Library
Review: WOW!! This book surprised me. I really didn't know what to expect when I started this book!! I loved the whole concept of there being multi-universes derived from our choices. I found myself remembering how I always wonder what would have happened if had chosen something else. Went down a different path, etc.
This book starts out with Jason, Daniela and Charlie in their house preparing dinner. Daniela makes her husband go to his friends party to celebrate his award. He does this reluctantly and that is when his whole life is altered.
To read a story based on a possibility of a physicist being able to create something that can take you down the different paths that could of happened if you had made a different choice, was just mind boggling. The ending leaves you wondering and I would love to see what happened.
Read: 23. Apr. 2017.
Rating: 3 stars
Spot: Available At Library
How it fits: shelved 5 times for available-at-library
I picked up Dark Places because I enjoyed the mystery of Gone Girl. But Dark Places failed to fulfil my expectations.
There were no unpredictable twists and surprises in plots that leave you shocked for days. No characters so abnormal they leave you struggling to understand them.
Dark Places was (for me) classic mystery about a young woman who investigates the murder of her family. One small unpredictable twist in the story and that's it. This is not a book that would entice me to read more from the same author.
Now I am left wondering which of Dark Places or Gone Girl was a fluke and should I give Gillian Flynn another chance...
And another shelf complete. :)SHELF #14 ~ AVAILABLE AT LIBRARY
Linda: The Boy in the Suitcase read on 23-Apr ~ review
Jennifer: Until Friday Night read on 26-Apr ~ review
Dragana: Dark Places on 23-Apr ~ review
Monica: Dark Matter on 12-May ~ review
CONGRATULATIONS, Read4Speed!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'available at library'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Shelf: Owned Not Read Yet
The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King
Read: 5/13/17
Rating: ♥♥♥♥
Tagged 2 times
Once you get past all the typos (like Dragana said there are many and once I started paying closer attention there were even more. The funniest being I'm pretty sure every time the word "faster" was supposed to be used the word "easter" was used instead.) the story and characters were very enjoyable.
Congrats on the stamp R4S!
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When I copied the card at the beginning of the game, Kickass Heroine was in the bottom right corner. Don't know what happened since then.