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Mar 01, 2017 02:10PM
BTW - I changed my mythology book from Reaver by Larissa Ione to The Immortal Crown which I was able to snag an audiobook of.
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Sherri wrote: "Cheri - I haven't been able to get through Lover Enshrined. I've tried at least three times and it is just painful for me to read/listen to. I want to like Phury, but I really don't. I hoped it w..."
Yeah I really struggled with this book :( It made me sad. I'm glad I finished it though because so much happened with the other characters. Thankfully the whole book isn't about just one person otherwise I would have DNF it.
For the Futuristic Shelf I will be continuing on with the Psy Changeling books :) Loving this series!Week 7
Shelf : Futuristic
352 Pages and found on Page 3 of the Futuristic Shelf
Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
Hey ladies I just put a request in for our Favorite Series Stamp!!!
Lekeisha, you need to add the date to your review for Lead back in msg #145 No stamp for Favorite Series till that's done :)
Sandra wrote: "Lekeisha, you need to add the date to your review for Lead back in msg #145 No stamp for Favorite Series till that's done :)"
Sandra wrote: "Lekeisha, you need to add the date to your review for Lead back in msg #145
No stamp for Favorite Series till that's done :)"
I have added the date to my review.
Thanks Lekeisha :)
Week 6Shelf : Mythology
Date Read : 2-23-17 through 3-3-17
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
Rating : 3 Stars
This book is very obviously a Young Adult novel. I loved the Greek Mythology that was incorporated into our modern world. I read the Percy Jackson books years ago and I remember liking that about those too. These books take place in the same setting as the Percy Jackson novels. It even brings back some of the characters from that series.
Jason, Piper, and Leo are all friends who go to a school for troubled kids. They go on a field trip and chaos ensues in the form of Greek Mythology monsters attacking and trying to abduct them. They find out that they're demigods, the children of humans and Greek gods. They go to Camp Halfblooded and find out about this other world that they never knew they belonged to. Jason doesn't remember anything about his past.
The inner monologue was pretty immature, but the story starts right away with the mystery and action. The one liners are over the top and most of the time not that funny. I do not care for the catty junior high girl drama.
There is a lot of secret keeping during the plot between the characters. It was obvious that if they just came clean with each other it would help their quest and solve a lot of their problems. It sort of made the story drag. I found myself just wishing I knew how it ended so I didn't have to make it through the whole thing.
I bought the audiobook and listened along while reading the Kindle so I could get through it faster. When I read the Percy Jackson books I was much younger so maybe my tastes have matured since then. I thought this book was okay, but just too immature for me. I don't think I will read the rest of the books in the series because there are so many other book out there that I know I will enjoy more.
Week 7Shelf : Futuristic
Date Read : 3-3-17 through 3-5-17
Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
5 Steamy Stars <3
"Make him uncomfortable. Don't take no for an answer. Push. Push him until he loses control. Remember, fire melts ice."
Brenna is a wolf changeling who has previously been kidnapped and tortured mentally and physically by one of the Psy. She is deeply damaged by this and is struggling, but she is very strong. She is drawn to Judd for a reason she can't explain. She continually seeks him out for guidance and comfort.
Judd is a Psy defector. He escaped from the PsyNet when his brother and their whole family was sentenced to rehabilitation when their mother committed suicide. He and his family now live among the wolves. He is so deeply into Silence and he has no desire to break it. He was on the the Arrows that the Psy council used as assassins. He is as Psy as you can get. He has something called dissonance which is if he starts to break silence it causes him extreme pain and can be detrimental to his health. It was conditioned into him as a child.
"She awakened something in him that was raw, desperate, and violent in a way that sprang not from anger but from passion."
I really enjoyed this book just like all of the other Psy-Changeling books I've read. I like that this book was about a male Psy and a female changeling. It changed the dynamic of the relationship.
The mystery, intrigue, and suspense was very strong in this book. I couldn't wait to find out what happened and I had no clue who the villain could be. It took me completely by surprise. I loved the author's descriptions of the winter scenes and wilderness.
I had the same struggle with this book that I had with the others though. Some of the concepts of the Psy mind were hard to grasp. Some of the parts where he went into his own mind or others I had to reread. Also some of the interactions between the Council Members were vague.
I seriously love this series and can't wait to read more. Keep 'em coming Nalini!!!
I have racked up a lot of favs throughout the series but Judd is still one of my absolute favorite characters :)
CONGRATULATIONS, Reading Queens!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
Congrats on the stamp RQ!
For the Futuristic shelf i will read Claimed by Evangeline Anderson
Here is my Mythology Read. I'm still working on my Shelf #6
2/22: Mythology
Books: The Immortal Crown by Richelle Mead
Dates Read: 2/28 - 3/8
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: The Immortal Crown is the 2nd installment in Richelle Mead's "The Age of X" series. This is a newer series for me and although I am intrigued by the idea of this futuristic society, the "arrival" of these pantheonic gods and the main characters; I'm frustrated by the overall pace of the series which is slower than a snail.
The Immortal Crown takes place soon after Gameboard of the Gods and continues Justin and Mae journey of investigation supernatural events and the return of Gods, both in the Republic of North America (RUNA) and outside of it. As Justin and Mae dive deeper into these events they discover the "real" impact of the Gods and their servants and the affect that these have on their lives. However, the constant subterfuge, lies and hidden agendas were getting a bit old by the end of the book, along with Justin and Mae's total unwillingness to be open with each other.
Overall, I have loved Richelle Mead's adult series and that was the main reason for me picking up this one to read. Age of X is more YA than adult, but it has several very adult themes in it, so I'm not sure of the specific audience it was targeted for. However, the slow pace is killing me, along with notice from Richelle Mead herself that due to sales this series is not a top priority for her since she has to meet her contract obligations. If it can be wrapped up in a single book I may continue with it, but otherwise it may get left behind in pursuit of other frequently released series.
Sherri, you've already reviewed your Vampire book :)
Sandra wrote: "Sherri, you've already reviewed your Vampire book :)"oops, it is my Guilty Pleasure shelf. It is about vampires as well. :-) Thanks for the catch.
Shelf #8 (3/8) - Snarky Heroine + SnarkyDirect Link Snarky Heroine
Direct Link Snarky
The Snarky Heroine list only has a few pages and the Snarky list has a few more but not much. That is why they are lumped together. You can pick one from either.
Still working on the previous two shelf reads, will pick a snarky book in the next couple days. Sorry I've gotten a little behind!
Week 8Shelf : Snarky Heroine + Snarky
245 Pages
Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland
Okay Vivian and Sherri thanks for the update!! At this point in the game it isn't too important to keep up. Once we start getting closer to teams getting bingo we've got to buckle down. We only need five more specific shelves to be called to get a bingo. We've got a good card!
MYTHOLOGY SHELFBURN BY SUZANNE WRIGHT
READ 03/09/17
Review:
5 stars
Just as good the 2nd time around.
I have loved every book that I have read by Suzanne Wright. Burn is easily one of my favorites. She quickly draws you in to her world of demons. I could picture myself as a member of one of the demon lairs. I love Knox and Harper so much. Knox is the ultimate Alpha male. Harper is a strong, feisty, badass chick who constantly surprised Knox and could hold her own. Fast paced, well written story. I even enjoyed the secondary characters and look forward to them hopefully getting their own books.
For the snarky heroine + snarky shelf i will read Hero by Samantha Young
Week 8Shelf : Snarky Heroine + Snarky
Date Read : 3-9-17 through 3-12-17
Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland
3 Stars
I loved the first half of this book, but at about 50% the whole tone changed. The first half was a light and funny read, but then stuff gets heavy and complicated. I didn't enjoy the second half so much, so I gave it the three stars.
The first 10% of the book is exactly like the synopsis says, but reading it is laugh out loud funny. Soraya is living in New York and she works for an advice columnist. She rides the train every day to work and one day notices a very attractive and very angry man. She overhears his phone conversation and notices that he acts like a huge asshole. He unintentionally leaves his phone on the train and she picks it up. Instead of instantly returning it she keeps it and snoops on him. She is intrigued by what she sees, but I honestly didn't understand the fascination because he was just so mean. "You may also want to look in the mirror and consider the fact that an ugly personality is a far greater deterrent than an ugly face ever could be."
I wasn't truly invested in the story until Graham's POV came into play. I loved his character at that point, and I loved their relationship. I loved that Soraya was confident and didn't apologize for her being different. I really enjoyed their sexy and funny banter. Their chemistry was hot!! "I needed a glass of wine and an orgasm. Not necessarily in that order." Perfect description for my feelings about this book.
Then comes the plot twist that completely changed everything. Soraya became very wishy washy and insecure. I didn't understand her insecurity around Genevieve. Graham gave her no reason to feel that way and if anything he did the complete opposite. I felt myself getting very annoyed with the constant "if I wasn't in his life blah blah blah". Her resolution to what she perceived to be a problem in their relationship infuriated me. It's like the strong, confident woman that we met at the beginning of the book completely disappeared.
I don't know if I will be reading any more of this author's books. I just didn't enjoy the turn the story took. I understand there needs to be conflict, but the change in the MC's personality really disappointed me.
Shelf: FuturisticBook:Killbox
Date finished: March 12
Rating: 3 stars
*fingers crossed my laptop stays connected long enough to post a review. I have a whole rant about that but we'll save that for another day*
Killbox. Fourth in the series. It has been years since I read the previous installments and I thought the time in between may have been the reason I only gave this book 3 stars...then I looked at my reviews of the other books and my thoughts on the series really haven't changed much.
Best part of the book, the characters are written to make you feel the feels. Jax and March are still creating their own relationship drama. I understood the reasons and it made me feel like :( but I also thought it was stupid (view spoiler). I really like Jax as a character and I love the relationships she has formed with the other crew members and some of those goodbyes were heartbreaking!
These email-ish correspondences thrown in between two characters you don't ever really meet - I basically skimmed over them. They were annoying and distracting. It really really detracted from my enjoyment.
Still reminds me of Firefly.
Shelf: MythologyBook:One Fell Sweep
Date finished: March 13
Rating: 5 stars
I absolutely love this series! Every chapter brings excitement and action and it was easy to completely lose myself in the story. There is so much crammed into a couple hundred pages: new lovable characters, expansive world building, intense battles, and of course the witty banter and humor that I expect from an Ilona Andrews story.
Everyone has those simple things in life that brings them joy, reading an IA book is definitely one of mine. I initially thought the Innkeeper series was a trilogy and am so excited that Dina's story continues yet and can't wait to get answers to all the questions.
Hello ladies! I just requested a stamp for the Mythology shelf! Keep up the good work!
CONGRATULATIONS, Reading Queens!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
Congrats on the stamp RQs!
Yay stamp!My book picks:
snarky heroine: Shadow Kiss
kickass hero: Blood Promise
I wasn't in the mood for an emotional cry me a river story back when I started VA but going to give it a go again.
Hope everyone is having a good week :)
Sandra wrote: "Congrats on the stamp RQs!"Thank you Sandra!!!
Week 9Shelf : Kickass Hero
527 pages on page 4 of Kickass Hero Shelf
Lover Avenged by JR Ward
I am going to read the next BDB book. I read reviews and it said this one is much better than the last one. I figure I own all these books already so I'm going to go ahead and read something I've got instead of starting something new.
My book picks:snarky heroine: Obsidian shelved on page of the Snarky shelf
kickass hero: Silence Fallen shelved on Page 4
Week 9Shelf : Kickass Hero
Date read : 3-15-17 through 3-19-17
Lover Avenged by JR Ward
4.5 Stars
This book was really good. I only had a few things I didn't like about it. Rehvenge has been introduced in several of the BDB books. He is the owner of ZeroSum which is the place where lots of the brothers hang out. Rehv is the brother of Bella which is Zhadist's shellan. He is a vampire mob boss who is half Sympath, but he is very deeply hidden.
Elena is a nurse that works for the vampire hospital. She also cares for her father who is mentally ill. She is the only provider for them so they have very little money. She is intimidated by Rehvenge, but is also slightly drawn to him. They were the most imperfect match if there ever was one in the best way. She was the perfect, naive girl and he was the jaded drug dealer. They were complete opposites in every way.
One thing in this book that bugs me is Rehv's bacterial infections. I know that something so little shouldn't bug me so much but it honestly does. If, according to the books, the vampires have increased healing rates, how can they be susceptible to bacterial infections? If you can heal a bullet wound in a day, you should be able to heal an infection.
I did not like hearing about Lash and his storyline. I do not care hearing about the Lesser's stories. I understand that some of it is important to the storyline with the brothers, but I don't care for how much she focuses onto it. He is a part of the story that just adds something that I do not care about.
Another thing that I did not like was how long it took the MC of the books to get together. So much of the first part of the book was other people's stories or other parts of their lives leading up to them getting together. I understand that you want to introduce things that lead up to other stories, but you need to focus on what is happening in THIS story. It was honestly page 235 until they finally spent time together. It wasn't until this point that the story started really picking up for me. I honestly appreciate that she introduces stuff for the next story in the present one, but she takes it a little too far. One or two stories at a time should be enough. There is so much stuff going on that it's hard to get into it. There are so many side stories it's hard to get into who it's supposed to be about.
Once things started to pick up with their relationship it was a nail biter! I was on the edge of my seat wondering what in the world was going to happen and how in the world JR Ward was going to make it work.
Overall I really enjoyed this book but had a little bit of a hard time getting into it. There are so many other side stories going on.
Hi ladies,I'm trying to get into my futuristic pick but it's a slow go.
My kick ass hero pick is Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley
** changing my Kick-ass hero read to Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Lekeisha wrote: "Hi ladies,I'm trying to get into my futuristic pick but it's a slow go.
My kick ass hero pick is Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley"
Lekeisha, you already picked a futuristic! It's Claimed by Evangeline Anderson. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Week 10Shelf : Next in Series
397 pages on page 2 of Next in Series shelf
Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop
I love this series! One of my all time favorites. I read it from the online library and when I put this on my holds list there were 44 people ahead of me. I couldn't wait so I just went out and bough it lol I got it Sunday so it's fate that this is the shelf this week.
Cheri wrote: "Lekeisha wrote: "Hi ladies,I'm trying to get into my futuristic pick but it's a slow go.
My kick ass hero pick is Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley"
Lekeisha, you already picked a futuristic! It'..."
Hi, yes i was saying that the book is not pulling me in, it's a slow read
Oohhhh okay gotcha! I thought you meant you were still trying to pick on!
That was one that i already had, think i got it free, and it had been sitting in my kindle library. Kinda seeing why i probably haven't read it yet. So for now i have jumped to my kick ass hero. Will go back to it next and hopefully it gets better for me
Okay guys! It's time for another pep talk. We are entering into the 10th week of BSB, and it's time to get serious. There are only 11 shelves needed to win. I understand this is for fun, but we are very far behind. We have the least amount of stamps out of all the teams except we are tied for last with two other teams. We have a great card and we really have a chance of winning, but we have to keep up with the shelf calls. We should have nine stamps by now and we only have 5. I want us to have a real shot at winning! So it's time to buckle down and hit the books. Don't forget to write your reviews! I know some of you have finished books a while ago, but still haven't written your reviews. I looked at our tracking post and here is a list of what we still need to get stamps...Guilty Pleasures - Sherri
Vampires - Lekeisha
Futuristic - Sherri and Lekeisha
Snarky Heroine + Snarky - Sherri, Lekeisha, and Vivian
Kickass Hero - Sherri, Lekeisha, and Vivian
Please, please, please try to get in those reviews so we can whoop some BSB butt! That is all for now!
Thanks for the update and pep talk! I came on to say I'm trying to play catch up since I got no reading done last week. Goal is to finish snarky this weekend and kickass hero by next call, then catch up with next in series and new shelf next week. I may go with VA book 5 for next in series if it's on the list, can't quite think that far ahead yet haha.
Vivian wrote: "Thanks for the update and pep talk! I came on to say I'm trying to play catch up since I got no reading done last week. Goal is to finish snarky this weekend and kickass hero by next call, then cat..."Thanks for the update Vivian! I hope you are enjoying the VA books! That third book is what got me. That one was a tear jerker lol
Thanks for the update Cheri. I've been trying to catch up and have a couple of reviews to get done and will aim to do that tonight. I know I wrapped up Guilty Pleasures, Futuristic and Kickass Hero. I may have to pick another Snarky Heroine since I'm not getting into it. For the Next In Series I am reading A Scot in the Dark
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