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R14: Team #22 ~ Read Til You Drop
Completion PostShelf: Next in Series
Book:
Date Read: 3/24
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I guess I'm just tired of books where the guy is a jerk, but it's okay because he has reasons and the girl can totally fall for him even before she really knows those reasons. And we're supposed to just accept it because the author throws in some really steamy sex scenes. Don't get me wrong. I ended up really liking Bones. And Cat wasn't too terribly whiney. But, while the mythology of the vampires was a bit different, the formula was just not perfect this time. I will pick up the next one if I need it for a challenge, but I won't go out of my way to read it earlier.
Kickass Hero
Read: 3/24/17
Rating: 4 stars
Review
I really enjoyed this one! I haven't read the prior series that this is related to, but I really had no problem figuring out how the world worked and was able to jump right in. From the first chapter, my interest was hooked. There weren't really a whole lot of slow moments, and I often found myself pleasantly surprised with how the plot twisted and turned. I'm definitely looking forward to the next one!
Vilda wrote: "That sucks you didn't enjoy it so much, Laura. But I can see your point! It was one of the first vampire series I read personally as a teen, so it's always been a favorite of mine. But I can feel l..."Wow! I would never let my teen read this one. The sex was too explicit. It's one thing for her to read Written in Red or Mercy Thompson, where the sex is just mentioned in passing. But I wouldn't let her read this one (or even Kate Daniels). But I also know she wouldn't want to read it. I homeschool to help keep her innocent for as long as possible. :)
Don't get me wrong. I probably read books as a teen that I wouldn't let my teen read. :)
Yes! And she's setting the tone for younger sisters who love paranormal/UF. The oldest 2 have been reading The Others lately.
#10 Next in Series
Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake
Read: 3/28/17
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Number 2 to follow the infamous Anna Dressed in Blood.. I wasn't sure I wanted to read this one. The first one ended without a real cliffhanger, and I liked it but... it didn't GRAB me.
Well, I was pleasantly surprised with #2. I really enjoyed Girl of Nightmares! It moved along at a good pace and to boot we traveled to London! Maybe my recent visit there had an impact ;)
I enjoyed watching the characters mature and develop more into their roles of witch and ghost slayer. And we saw a their relationships grow as well.
A fun little action, paranormal, romance without all of the gooey lovey dovey stuff and definitely no sex. I liked it a lot! Simply said :D
Thanks Vilda! If you hadn't asked me about reading it I probably wouldn't have even thought of it. ;)
That's what we like ..... enablers!!!!!! LOL
Lol! That's the truth! I've read so many different books because of my friends on Goodreads :) <3
Too many choices !!! I'll post my pick tonight :D
I had a minor surgery on my "mouse-clicking" finger this morning, so I'm not using my computer today. I'll look for a book tomorrow morning.
Vilda wrote: "I know! I think I have it narrowed down to three now:
I need my au..."
OOh! I've been eyeballing Stolen: A Letter to My Captor for some time now! But they are all 5 stars! So hard to pick!!!!
I'm going to go with
Legend for my 5 Stars shelf.
Laura wrote: "I had a minor surgery on my "mouse-clicking" finger this morning, so I'm not using my computer today. I'll look for a book tomorrow morning."oh no! Hang in there ;D Feel better soon!
CONGRATULATIONS, Read Till You Drop!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'kickass hero'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
The Elemental Assassin series is good.
And once again my To Read List is Grooowwwwing!!! ;D
Congrats on the stamp Clumsy Readers!
I should have my next in series book done tonight!For 5 stars, I'm going to go with Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. It's about time for my annual reread of the series, and with how this past week has gone with sick kids, I'm going to need to read something that I know will move quickly!
That doesn't like much fun Steph Ann ... sick kids I mean. How's the new little one?
All 3 of them have colds, and the older two have pink eye. Thankfully, so far, the congestion hasn't affected my newborn's eating or sleeping! He's doing really well otherwise. He's very calm so far, which has eased the transition to three kids greatly! On a related note, putting eye drops in a toddler's eyes gives you quite the workout lol.
Steph Ann wrote: "All 3 of them have colds, and the older two have pink eye. Thankfully, so far, the congestion hasn't affected my newborn's eating or sleeping! He's doing really well otherwise. He's very calm so fa..."That sucks. I had a little one have to go back into the hospital when the congestion ended up making her lethargic. I'm glad your guy is handling it well! And I'm glad you're doing well, as well.
If something is tagged 5 Star, rather than 5 Stars with an 'S' on the end, does it work? I'm hoping so, but figuring it probably doesn't. If it works I'll read
, if not I'll go with
.
Vilda wrote: "Lol, aww, Steph Ann, sounds like a lot of work. Hope you're all well very quickly!Laura, from what I've gathered, it must be the exact shelf name. Mine Till Midnight is very good!"
That's what I figured. I was all excited when I saw the tag in Wood Sprites, and then I noticed it didn't have the S. :)
Hang in there Steph! Eye drops are never fun :(
Must have the S ladies :)And glad #3 son is calm Steph Ann, *fingers crossed* he doesn't get pink eye too. Can see wiggly little boys & eye drops not mixing well.
At least we can bribe the oldest with treats if he lets us put the eye drops in. Our 15 month old doesn't understand bribery yet though, so that's more of a wrestling match lol.
Shelf #11 ~~~ 5 Stars
by Marie LuRead: 4/1/17
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
I enjoyed this book much more than I expected! With so many dystopian YA books out there, they all get to sound alike. I found this book to be a quick read and for once, I liked the back and forth character narration. The book flips back and forth between antagonist and protagonist, which gives a good perspective on the story.
This was a well written book without a terrible obvious cliffhanger. And it had me wanting more!
We follow June and Day, opposites in every way. One a high level official of the Republic and the other one of the most wanted and elusive criminals in the nation. After a murder occurs we follow the characters along their paths which inevitably run into one another. Both soon realize that their opinions about the Republic may be more alike than they realize.
Yes! It was a nice surprise. Also, you have Ilona as the author on our first page, should be Marie Lu ;)
Lol, I figured that probably happened ;)
Completion Post - 5 Stars
by Lisa KleypasDate Read: 4/3
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is my first historical by Lisa Kleypas. I quite enjoyed it. The characters were engaging, the story was interesting, and the setting was a favorite of mine. I find myself wanting to get into the next one to find out if Leo improves. Also, I had Frost nailed from the moment we saw him in their house. :)
I don't know how close anyone else is, but it looks like with 4 more calls (if they're the right ones) we could have Bingo! Owned, not read, Steampunk, UF, Series finished.
Next in series
Read: 3/30/17
Rating: 3 stars
Review
While I did enjoy this second installment in the Soul Screamers series, I wasn't blown away by it. There's just something about the main characters that I'm not connecting with, perhaps the fact that they're teenagers and definitely act like it at times, which can be annoying lol. That being said, the storyline itself was interesting and kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen. I do enjoy the concept of the series and am intrigued enough to continue, even though I wasn't completely enthralled with this one.
I should have my 5 stars book finished tonight!
Unless I'm reading the airplane pattern wrong, which is possible. :)
The one I'm looking at is down the center vertical, across the 2nd row horizontal, and the 3 in the middle of the bottom row.
Awesome! The win is in sight! ;DI'm going to read
for the shelf Series Finished.
Vilda wrote: "I think I will re-read 
for this one! I've been wanting to continue the series for forever, but it was way too long since I read it back when it first came out. Perfect o..."I really enjoyed that series, and will have to re-read again one day!
CONGRATULATIONS, Read Till You Drop!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'next in series'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamp Clumsy Readers!
5 stars
Read: 4/4/2017
Rating: 4 stars
Review
I just love this series so much. There's definitely a reason I re-read it ever year! Even though I would say that this is probably the weakest book in the series, I still find it an entertaining and fast paced read. Andrews sets up the world and characters well, and the chemistry between Kate and Curran is already palpable in this first book. I'm definitely looking forward to continuing my re-read of the series!
I'm going to be reading
for this week's shelf. :)
I'm going to read
for this week's shelf.
Well, our middle child broke out in hives from head to toe due to the amoxicillin he was taking for an ear infection, and I've caught the family cold. Other than that, things are going well lol. Exhaustion is starting to catch up to me, but our newborn still sleeps better than either of his brothers did at this point, so,I'm counting my blessings!
Series Finished
by Elizabeth Wein
Read: 4/7/17
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
This book was difficult for many reasons...
I had a tough time getting through the first part of this book. Who is writing this (narrating)? , was forefront in my mind. Is she telling the truth? Not to mention the brutality of it all. I would like to re-read this one to understand the first part better. That is after I can control my tears...
I switched between by ebook and audiobook version, each had their own positive. Listening is great for pronunciation of the foreign words as the ebook version was good for spelling.
This story is intense, deep and complicated... well written and seemingly well researched.
During wartime, we meet 2 young girls who are fighting their own battles to help win the war, one a pilot and the other a spy. The first half-ish of this book is written from the perspective of one character and the second half written by her best friend. Each of the young women have struggles and as you can imagine are difficult to survive.
Heart breaking yet inspirational.
Trinia wrote: " Series Finished by Elizabeth Wein
Read: 4/7/17
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Heart breaking yet inspirational. "
I quite agree!
I've finished mine for this shelf, but we've got a busy day, so I'll try to get it posted tomorrow.
CONGRATULATIONS, Read Till You Drop!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on '5-stars'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
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Shelf: Kickass Hero
Book:
Date read: 3/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I love Andrea in the Kate Daniels books. But I don't think I would want to see her have her own series. One book is enough. I do like the book, but I think I could get tired of all Andrea. But the book does have other good qualities. Namely, Raphael & Roman. I would like to read a Roman book. I want him to find someone and be happy. :)