R14: Team #6 ~ Hex Breakers

[Megan]

D.G. wrote: "Shelf #13 is Assassins

Sorry but can't post the link from my phone!"

Here's the link: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

[K~Terror]

D.G. wrote: "Good morning Hexxies!

Just FYI...I'll be going on Holiday from tomorrow to Sunday. I'll try to post the shelf but very likely I won't be able to. I'll request all stamps when I return. :)

Hopeful..."

Enjoy your holiday!!!

[K~Terror]

Megan wrote: "Completion Post

Book: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
Shelf #10: Next in Series
Date Read: 4/12/17
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
I was excited to start this series..."

I really ended up enjoying that series!! I was thinking there was no way I would like as much as Vampire Academy but I liked it more by the time I got towards the end of the series. :)

Sooooooo disappointed in the Vampire Academy movie..... (I just had to say that because it's a joke here at our house at how much we did not like it!)

[K~Terror]

From the Assassins shelf, I'm going to read this one since I have it:

The Innocent by David Baldacci
Tagged 34x

[Megan]

I'll read (page 39), my backups are (page 11), (page 88) or (page 23).

[Megan]

K~Terror wrote: "I really ended up enjoying that series!! I was thinking there was no way I would like as much as Vampire Academy but I liked it more by the time I got towards the end of the series. :)

Sooooooo disappointed in the Vampire Academy movie..... (I just had to say that because it's a joke here at our house at how much we did not like it!) "

That great to hear! I'm hoping that'll be the case for me too, especially since I already loved this first book so much. :)

I haven't seen the movie since reading the books, and don't really remember it all that much, but watching it did make me want to read the series so I guess it wasn't all bad for me at least. lol

[Kim]

For Assassins I'm reading

[Kim]

Week 13 Shelf: Assassins

Book: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
Date Read: 4/13/17
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
Another awesome book in this new-to-me series. The world of the Psy-Changeling is still being developed and it got a little confusing with the PsyNet, NetMind and Web of Stars. But still a very enjoyable read.

I love the characters that have been introduced so far and I'm really looking forward to learning more about the mysterious Dorion. Ready to start Book 3 - Caressed by Ice!

[Megan]

Completion Post

Shelf #12: Series Finished
Date Read: 4/14/17
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I'm reading the books in publication order and it's my first time read them. I thought this was a good story, but I didn't enjoy it as much as The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Peter and Susan weren't as much fun, maybe because they're older and are outgrowing being there, but Lucy and Edmund were a lot of fun. Caspian was okay, but I didn't really care for him all that much. Still, I enjoyed the journey back to Narnia and will hopefully read the next ones in the series sooner than later.

[Megan]

Switched my book for Series Finished and posted my completion post for it. I finished this yesterday and didn't remember until now that it worked for that shelf. lol Nice when that happens. :)

[D.G.]

I finished my Assassins book as well. Will post review when I get home in the afternoon.

Had a really great holiday even with a cold!

[D.G.]

I'm baaaack!!! :)

Just requested stamps for Next in Series and Series Finished.

[K~Terror]

Welcome back!!

I've read my assassins book and will post when I get to a computer. Have not been home much this weekend. :)

[D.G.]

R14 ~ Shelf #13: Assassins

✓ D.G.: The Hunter - 4/16 ★★★ review
✓ Kim: Visions of Heat - 4/13 ★★★★★ review
✓ K-Terror: The Innocent - 4/13 ★★★★ review
✓ Megan: Jackaby - 5/3 ★★★★ review

[D.G.]

Shelf #13: Assassins
Date finished/Rating: 4/16 ★★★
As a mystery reader, thoughtless suspense plots in romance always dim my enjoyment of the book, no matter how much I enjoy other parts. As much of a stretch for a woman to fall for a man who's paid to kill him, I would have let that go if we didn't have killers who seem to materialize when the heroine is by herself, or the inspector who just shows up as the hero is about to kill the bad guy. Enough!

The best part of the book was the narrator's voice for Arden - right on point! and the love scenes of course. These two are the reason why I'll continue reading the series.

[K~Terror]

Shelf: #13: Assassins
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The Innocent by David Baldacci
Date Read: 4/13
Tagged: 34x
Rating: 4-stars
I've had this book forever on my TBR and I'm not sure why it took me so long to read it. I enjoyed the suspense and trying to figure out "who did it". The main character, Will Robie, was an interesting guy to get to know. As one of the best assassins in the US, he was very cut off from everyone and seemed to like it that way. When a job he was hired for went wrong, he ended up feeling responsible for a 14 year old girl. The relationship that developed was very endearing as both of them had walls a mile thick. It was easy to connect with the characters and become invested in what was going to happen to them next and would they have a 'happy ever after' when all was said and done. There was also a little bit of a love interest with the MC and a co-worker that had me rooting for them. This may be my first David Baldacci book, but definitely not my last.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Hex Breakers!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'next in series' and 'series finished'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamps Hexxies!

[D.G.]

K~Terror wrote: "Shelf: #13: Assassins
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The Innocent by David Baldacci
Date Read: 4/13
Tagged: 34x
Rating: 4-stars
I've had ..."

I've never read any book by Baldacci either but this sounds good! I'll add it to my TBR.

[D.G.]

Woohoo!

I just wished all those stamps would form a second pattern!!

[D.G.]

Shelf #14 ~ 4/19: Available at Library
DIRECT LINK - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

No luck, I tell you...

[Kim]

We had it too good in the beginning.

[D.G.]

So true...

And this is not a very easy shelf either! I've spent a good chunk of time checking out the lists and so far everything I feel like reading isn't there...

[K~Terror]

I'm probably weird but I found 2 on the first page on my TBR and one of them works for another challenge....

I'm going to read:

The Light Between Oceans
Tagged 11x as shelved-at-library

[D.G.]

No clue what I'll read yet...sigh...

[Kim]

I'm going to read . It came available at my library this morning. Bless the 1 lonely person who shelved it "Available at Library".

[Megan]

I'll read (shelved 9 times as available-at-library).

[K~Terror]

Completion Post
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Shelf #14 ~ 4/19: Available at Library

Book: The Light Between Oceans
Read: 4/20
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: Tagged 11x (first page of called shelf)
This was one heck of an emotional roller coaster and had me sucked in at about 20% into the story. The book flipped back and forth from when Isabelle and Tom first met and "present day". It was a beautiful and heart-wrenching story. The characters were so well developed that I just felt like I knew them and was right there with them through it all. I'm so glad I was able to read this book and now wonder why I hadn't read it sooner.

[D.G.]

R14 ~ Shelf #14: Available at Library

✓ D.G.: Once Upon a Marquess - 4/23 ★★½ review
✓ Kim: Mine to Possess - 4/23 ★★★★★ review
✓ K-Terror: The Light Between Oceans - 4/20 ★★★★ review
✓ Megan: Beautiful Creatures - 4/24 ★★★★ review

[D.G.]

I've started like 3 or 4 books for "available at library" and haven't been able to settle on any one...I'm taking a break from books and just watching "Lucifer" on Hulu...maybe tomorrow I can find something...

[D.G.]

Shelf #14: Available at Library
Date finished/Rating: 4/23 ★★½
Can't say I liked anything about this book. Neither the characters, plot or narration seem to do it for me. I didn't get the mix of depressing subject and very inappropriate humor. I hated what the supposedly honorable brother did to his family and best friend. Not interested in continuing the series.

[Kim]

Week 14 Shelf: Available at Library

Book: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
Date Read: 4/23/17
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
Mine to Possess is not as strong of a story as previous ones in terms of the romantic relationship. Clay and Talin met as children and get together again after 20 years apart. What makes this book great is what it contributes to the overall story arc. Tally brings in the "human" connection completing the circle of Psy, Changeling and Humans living together in the same world.

We learn of even more corruption in the Psy, as well as several other characters with less than perfect Conditioning. We are introduced to a few of the "Forgotten", who are mostly human with varying strengths of abilities. Other Changeling species are being introduced as they join in the fight against the Psy.

The series can really go in any direction now. Dorian continues to have a huge presence and I'm really looking forward to learning more about him. Highly recommend the series.

[D.G.]

Anybody planning to read ?

[Kim]

I am as soon as it comes in to my local library.

[Megan]

Completion Post

Shelf #14: Available at Library
Date Read: 4/24/17
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This was a big book, almost 600 pages, and it did feel that way, but it was still a good story and I liked it a lot. My favorite part was probably the historical scenes, they were very interesting and gripping. I wasn't expecting the story to be told from a guy's point-of-view, I don't always like those too much but this one was quite enjoyable. I'm definitely curious to read the next books and hope to do that in the coming months.

[D.G.]

Requesting stamp for available at library!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Hex Breakers!
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

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp Hexxies!

[D.G.]

Shelf #15 ~ 4/26: Kickass Heroine
DIRECT LINK - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

No luck I tell you...

[D.G.]

For kickass heroine, I'll be reading

[K~Terror]

I'm going to read

shelved 18x as kickass-heroine

[Megan]

I'll read (page 10).

[D.G.]

R14 ~ Shelf #15: Kickass Heroine

✓ D.G.: The Highlander - 4/29 ★★★½ review
✓ Kim: Dark Lover - 5/3 ★★★★★ review
✓ K-Terror: Ruthless People - 5/1 ★★★ review
✓ Megan: The Vanishing Girl - 5/10 ★★★ review

[Kim]

I haven't decided yet on what to read. Will let you guys know soon.

[D.G.]

Shelf #15: kickass heroine
Date finished/Rating: 4/28 ★★★½
Liked the main characters but this author's suspense plots suck. How am I to believe that the bad guy survived a ship explosion? Who the hell saved him? Will continue reading the series because I really enjoy the narrations.

[K~Terror]

You're fast!

I probably won't be able to get mine in until Monday. :(

[D.G.]

I'm way faster with audiobooks...if I really like the book, I listen half the night!

By the by, the latest shelf made us 3 away from bingo for a second pattern! So now, we need either:
- pattern 1: owned not read yet, UF, angels
- pattern 4: shifters, steampunk, angels

Angels works for either pattern so I'm really hoping we get that one next week. :) Still nobody is closer than 2 stamps for the win.

Megan - How are you doing with your 'assassins' book? We need that for pattern 4.

[Megan]

I should have it finished this weekend. :)

[Kim]

Hi guys. I swear I haven't forgotten you. I went to a book sale at the library in a neighboring county and found out that I could get a library card with them for free. It's a bigger county and they are part of some program that connects like 30 other libraries throughout the state together and they have 2 other digital library applications beside Overdrive. I am so very excited!!
So needless to say I'm cruising through the new sites looking for a book that fits (preferably audio)....it's like finding a secret stash of books. I promise I will decide on one tomorrow. :)

[D.G.]

How exciting, Kim! I belong to 3 huge library systems and getting access to them has made such a difference! I get more than half my books through them.