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R14: Team #6 ~ Hex Breakers
I finished my book for Mythology,
, and will try to get my review posted tonight. :)
Kim wrote: "For Mythology I'm going to read 
"Great choice!!! I'm dying to read book #3but it fits lots of shelves so hopefully I can read it next week. :)
I don't know what to read in the meantime...maybe I should do the same as I did with the Innkeeper series...re-read the first in one of those series I started a while back and then catch up with the rest. Two good choices are
. It helps that they are both angel books so if we get the shelf, I'll have tons of choices.
Megan wrote: "I finished my book for Mythology, , and will try to get my review posted tonight. :)"Awesome, Megan!!!
Completion Post
Shelf #4: Favorite Series
Date Read: 2/27/17
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
Wow! This book had me on a roller coaster of emotions. I was so happy that Rose was getting better at controlling her impetuousness and that everything was just going so well...I should've known it wouldn't last. That ending was shocking and I can't wait to read the next one, even though I'm really sad at the moment.
Awesome! Requesting the Favorite Series stamp!
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Shelf #6: Mythology
Date Read: 2/25/17
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was an enjoyable story, but nothing that spectacular. I would've enjoyed more details about her early life as a siren. The ending seemed to easy, but I liked that it ended the way it did. All in all, it's a nice story if you're looking for a light read.
I think I'm all caught up - finally! :)
Week 6 Shelf: Mythology
Book: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews
Date Read: 2/26/17
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Very good beginning to a new series. Very strong character and world building. She hasn't really shown it yet but I know Dina has some hidden bad ass in her.
I love the chemistry and banter between Dina and Sean. I'm not sure about Arland but I'm looking forward to seeing if he and Dina develop a deeper connection. I think "House" is amazing and can't wait to learn more.
I love Ilona and Gordon Andrews. They create such wonderful stories and they are on my auto-buy list. They couldn't have picked a better narrator than Renée Raudman. Definitely continuing the series and highly recommend it.
CONGRATULATIONS, Hex Breakers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'favorite series'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Awesome, Steph! Thanks so much!!And now off to request the Mythology stamp!! We're caught up!! Woohoo!!
Welcome :D Off to grab your other stamp while I'm still online.
CONGRATULATIONS, Hex Breakers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'mythology'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
I cannot wait for the next shelf!
works for most of the shelves that are left to be called (with a few exceptions) so it's very likely that's the book I'll be reading tomorrow. :)
I loved that one; hope you do too!
Good to know!I hope I didn't jinx it and we don't get steampunk or the other few shelves that book isn't in!
Congrats on the stamps Hexxies!
Woo-Hoo! Great job hexies!!!! We rock!
One Fell Sweep is on that shelf (for anybody interested, all the books in that series are) but I have to read a time travel book for another challenge so I may just kill two birds and all that.I'll read
...this is one of those time travel books where people are coming from the future (instead of going to the past.)
R14 ~ Shelf #6: Futuristic✓ D.G.: Killing Time - 3/4 ★★★★ review
✓ Kim: Ceremony in Death - 3/5 ★★★★★ review
✓ K-Terror: Reunion in Death - 3/5 ★★★★ review
✓ Megan: The Archived - 3/15 ★★★★ review
This shelf might seem difficult but any book that's in the science fiction shelf is LIKELY to be in the futuristic shelf. :)I've also been meaning to share an easier way to figure out if a book is on a particular shelf instead of wading through dozens of pages individually. :)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Awesome!!! Thanks DG! I just got in bed so will likely use this handy dandy tool and let you know my book choice tomorrow!
Although.... I see the "In Death" series books are on there so I'm thinking I'll just plan to go with this one:
Shelf #7: Futuristic
Date finished/Rating: 3/4 ★★★★
The plot of this book was a bit out there but I really liked the hero, the heroine and their relationship. You know how most heroes are so similar they are almost indistinct but this guy had a distinctive trait that will make him stand out in my mind - he was super curious. He was always asking questions and that made him really good at his job.
He was tough and super smart but also low key and reasonable. Sometimes he would act protective but she would explain why she should do this or that and he would see reason. Both of them were really good investigators and they put two and two together fairly quickly once they had the pieces of the puzzle. They never got caught with their pants down!
I also loved the end. One of them had to give up something dear but it made so much sense.
I so sorry, D.G., but I need to change my book for Futuristic to
. I listened on audio and flew right through it. God I love this series! I'll post my review next.
Week 7 Shelf: Futuristic
Book: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
Date Read: 3/5/17
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
I can't get enough of this series. It is so hard for me to write a review on these books because all that comes to mind is "I love it, love it, love it" and "God, I need a 'Roarke' in my life".
Ceremony in Death takes us in a different direction than I expected. We are introduced to the darker side of religion. I don't know how much was actually true but with the evil rituals and human sacrifices it made for a really great story.
I'm not sure if I could handle Eve without Roarke. He always brings her back down to earth when she goes off-kilter and God knows she had some real bitch moments this time around. Peabody has really grown in her character. She is much better suited as Eve's BFF than Mavis is. Mavis just gets on my nerves.
I read it in 2 days - full of excitement and action. Can't wait to read the next one.
No problem, Kim! Isn't it marvelous when you find a book in a shelf you REALLY want to read?
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Week 7 Shelf: Futuristic
Book: Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
Read: 3/5<
Rating: 4-stars
Review: Like Kim, I have been devouring this series! Each of the books, I've enjoyed learning more about the characters. This book introduced Peabody's parents which really entertained me. Ha! And Peabody got to prove herself as she was tasked to work a cold case ~ complete with interviewing the suspect. This book showed a more vulnerable side of Eve Dallas which always endears her more to me, as they touched on her childhood trauma. The mystery, itself, was a good one this time too as it touched close to Eve and Roark which made it very intense and hard to put down. I can't wait until the next book in this series works for a challenge!
I'm hoping to be able to finish my book for week 7 soon, I'm really enjoying it but because it's not an ebook it's taking me longer.
Shelf 8: Snarky or Snarky Heroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Note from Mods: Due to short lists we've included both. Please remember to check that your book has at least 200 pages, as there are quite a few short ones on these lists.
As expected,
is on both the shelves so that's what I'll be reading. :)
R14 ~ Shelf #8: Snarky OR Snarky Heroine✓ D.G.: One Fell Sweep - 3/10 ★★★★½ review
✓ Kim: Sweet Ruin - 3/12 ★★★★★ review
✓ K-Terror: Shadow Bound - 3/9 ★★★½ review
✓ Megan: Spirit Bound - 3/17 ★★★★★ review
R14 - Shelf #8: Snarky OR Snarky HeroineI found this one to read!
Shadow Bound by Rachel Vincent
Tagged "snarky-heroine" 1x
R14 - Shelf #8: Snarky OR Snarky Heroine========================================
Book: Shadow Bound by Rachel Vincent
How it Fits: Tagged "snarky-heroine" 1x
Read: 3/9
Rated: 3.5 stars
Review: I ended up enjoying the second book in this series but it took me awhile to warm up to the characters. I think I enjoyed the first book so much, I was sort of bummed this one focused on a new couple. However, I did end up connecting with the male/female mc's and ended up flying through the last half. Both Kori and Ian were likable and, of course, came into the story with their own baggage. I appreciated that, although there were a few necessary secrets that had to be kept, there wasn't a lot of unnecessary lack of communications and assumptions that drive me crazy in books. I'll definitely move on to the next book in the series.
I haven't forgotten you guys. I'll either read
or
. Any suggestions on which one I should pick or which is better?
Gah! Can't see the covers in the app!!!
Oh I see them now!I've only read the KC one, which I thought was fine. I'm not very fond of all the new people she's introducing.
I'm leaning towards that one because I really want to read the new Dacians book
Ok, going to go with Sweet Ruin
for Snarky. It's on both shelves. Hopefully it will keep my attention and I won't have to switch :)
Kim wrote: "Ok, going to go with Sweet Ruin for Snarky. It's on both shelves. Hopefully it will keep my attention and I won't have to switch :)"I loved that one!!!
So glad to hear that you liked it K-Terror. It's been so long since I read Dark Skye (I binge read the whole series) that I kept convincing myself that I would do a reread from book 1....but of course that did not happen. There's just too many great books out there.I'm in Chapter 6 where Jo and Run have just met for the first time - and she's turned down his offer of unimaginable pleasures - how dare she??? LOL.
So far it's pretty good.
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✓ D.G.: Sweep in Peace - 2/24 ★★★★ review
✓ Kim: Clean Sweep - 2/26 ★★★★ review
✓ K-Terror: Interview with the Vampire - 2/23 ★★★★ review
✓ Megan: The Siren - 2/25 ★★★ review