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Book: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh
Series: Guild Hunter #6
Pages: 374
Read: 8.3.17
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I really liked this book. I love Elena and Raphael as a couple. Plus, I love this world! Singh has created something vivid and inspired. Raphael is facing something not very many archangel's have ever had to deal with. The Cascade is powering up Raphael and the rest of the Cadre. However, no one really knows who will get what, or how those powers will manifest (or how long it takes).
Other cataclysmic events are affecting Raphael and his territory. Angels are falling from the sky. There is an unknown virus killing immortal vampires. So who is this unknown enemy? While it could be any one of the Cadre, it is hard to pinpoint exactly who. Everyone is considered an enemy until there is absolute proof.
This was very exciting. I like to see, not only Elena growing into her new immortal body, but Raphael with his new Cascade manifested power. I like the politics and the world building. I won't lie the steamy moments are great too. The only problem I have with those, is that it seems like Elena and Raphael cannot keep their hands to themselves. An argument is punctuated with violent kissing, it can be awkward. I like their interactions but I want to see more for them than physical connections.
I´m so sorry I could´t finish my book on time/couldn't check in on GR. My friend was in a serious car accident (and her family is not in the country) so I have been at the hospital with her.
maria helena wrote: "I´m so sorry I could´t finish my book on time/couldn't check in on GR. My friend was in a serious car accident (and her family is not in the country) so I have been at the hospital with her."Oh no that's terrible! I hope your friend makes a speedy recovery. I think we will use our free pass this week.
Roll #10Roll: 12
Spot: 73
Standalone
Series: #3, #7, #73
Alternative: Suspense/Thriller
Reviews:
Donna - Twice Bitten (#3 in Chicagoland Vampires series) Review
Elaine - Baked (#7 in the Hammer series) Review
Eunice - The Body in the Library (#3 in Miss Marple series) The Highlander's Touch (#3 in the Highlander series) Review
Sarah - Archangel's Shadows (#7 in the Guild Hunter series) Review
I will be continuing the Guild Hunter series with Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh, 361 pages, it is #7.
I asked Ezi and there are no back-up players since we are so close to the end, you will just do the last few rounds without me. Good luck!
Sarah wrote: "Oh no that's terrible! I hope your friend makes a speedy recovery. I think we will use our free pass this week. "Thanks. My friend and the others involved were all incredible lucky. Lots of broken bones, but nothing that will not heal.
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Roll: 12
Spot: 73
Standalone
Series: #3, #7, #73
Alternative: Suspense/Thriller
Book:Twice Bitten
Pages:372
Qualification: book 3 of the Chicagoland Vampires
Date:8/6/17
Rating: 5 star
Review: I love this series. I love Merit and Ethan, although I wish Ethan would stop being an idiot. I am definitely looking forward to more from this series.
Completion Post: Week 10, Spot 73
Book: Baked by Sean Michael
Pages: 351 pages
Qualification: #7 in the Hammer Series
Date: 8-6-17
Rating: 3 and 1/2 stars
Review: I enjoyed this entry in the Hammer series. With two separate romances happening, along with a suspense twist at the end there is a lot going on. I definitely preferred one of the story lines over the other, although both were well written. I just was more invested in one rather than not liking the characters, etc. Clay is the older brother of Dare and Dev who fall for Bake. Bake's twin Bean falls for Clay. It is all very convenient although the five only interact all together at the beginning and the end. The middle chapters alternate between romances.
The Highlander's Touch8/8/17
4 stars
I like how much I can see this series merging with the Fever series - it's just little bits here and there, but the nerd inside me won't stop jumping up and down.
Overall, it's very similar to most of the paranormal romance books I've read - lots and lots of sex. Nothing overly different there, thus the only 4 stars. It would have been 3 if it wasn't for the little tidbits from the Fever series that make me squeal a little bit inside.
Eunice? Do you have a book for this week, and if so how's it going?
Book: Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh
Series: Guild Hunter #7
Pages: 366
Read: 8.10.17
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
Ash and Janvier's story has been a long time coming. We first heard of their possible romance in book one, and it was so satisfying to finally get into it. This book, in my opinion, is why I love this series! It was a slow burn. Their connection was felt from the beginning, but they didn't automatically just jump on each other. I like that there was a courtship of sorts.
The Legion is terrifying, and only more so in this book. No matter the kinds of connections Elena is trying to make with them. We get more and more information about Naasir, which I find him very fascinating! I think his book is next and I'm very excited! I want to know all of his secrets.
I have messaged Eunice and haven't gotten a response yet. I will be messaging Ezi soon.
I'm sorry. I haven't gone on Goodreads for a few days. Im adding my book to my read list and typing up a review right now.
Book: The Body in the Library by Agatha ChristieSeries: Miss Marple #3
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I haven't read any other books of this series aside from this one, though I have read other books by the same author. As expected, the plot surprised me. The premise of the mystery was strange as well. We got this outrageous murder in a colonel's house, but the victim is a stranger to everyone in the household. No one knew her, making everyone question why she was in the house in the first place. And of course, Miss Marple comes to the rescue. She was pretty amazing. I felt kind of stupid at the end of the book, but then I always do after reading mystery books like this one.
Roll #11Roll: 11 + 1 bonus point
Spot: 85
Standalone
Series: #5, #8, #85
Alternative: Friends to Lovers
Reviews:
Donna - The Devil's Own Chloe (Friends to Lovers) Review
Elaine - Have a Nice Guilt Trip (#5 in the Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman series) Review
Eunice - Princess in Pink (#5 in the Princess Diaries series) Review
Maya - Up to Date (#8 in the Better Date than Never series) Review
Sarah - Archangel's Enigma (#8 in the Guild Hunter series) Review
Completion Post: Roll 11, Spot 85
Book: Have a Nice Guilt Trip by Lisa Scottoline
Pages: 288
Qualification: #5 in The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman series
Date: 8-12-17
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Another funny book from this series that I have been enjoying quite a lot! Lisa (and her daughter Francesca) write with such openness and candor with the result that I feel I know them and would be their friend...while also laughing with (and at) them and their adventures that are both amazing and ordinary. Most of the short pieces in this book were quite funny but there were several that were more serious (always with a bit of humor, thankfully) and that caused me to be somewhat reflective. All in all, another enjoyable read. I believe I only have one more in the series left to get to. Bummer!
Completion Post:Up to Date
8/12/17
3 stars
# 8 in series
I love this series by Susan Hatler overall because they're short, easy, fun romances. This one was no exception. However, I definitely did not love this one as much as I have the others in the series. Hopefully the others in this series that I haven't read yet will be better.
Donna and Eunice, do ya'll have books for this roll?
Donna wrote: "Yep, I am half way thru The Devil's Own Chloe which is a Friends to Lovers book"Ok :) I'll update the review post
Mod
Roll: 11 + 1 bonus point
Spot: 85
Standalone
Series: #5, #8, #85
Alternative: Friends to Lovers
Book:The Devil's Own Chloe
Pages:190
Qualification: Friends to Lovers
Date:8/17/17
Rating: 4 star
Review: I really enjoyed this short but sweet story. I felt bad for Chloe for having such a rough time. I loved Hugo but Fabien was a bit creepy. Overall, it was a sweet story and I enjoyed it.
I will be late with my review, but it will be up tomorrow at the latest.
Completion Post: Week 11, Spot 85Book: Princess in Pink by Meg Cabot
Qualification: #5 in series
Rating: 3 stars
Review: And Mia's story goes on. She's pretty entertaining in how she narrates, as always, and I really adore Mia and Michael together. But I can't believe that after everything, she'd still believe her Grandmere's love advice because they sucked in the last book. Overall, it was a nice book, but it feels so stretched out by now.
Book: Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh
Series: Guild Hunter #8
Pages: 372
Read: 8.18.17
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
I'm keeping this short and sweet so we can roll. I love Naasir! I also love Andromeda. Again, this book reminds me why I enjoy this series so much. I love this series and I'm so excited to see where this goes!
Roll #12Roll: 11
Spot: 96
Standalone
Series: #6, #9, #96
Alternative: Cover - Gray/Silver
Reviews:
Donna - Guardians of Time (#9 in the After Cilmeri series) Review
Elaine -
Eunice -
Maya -
Sarah -
FYI there are three teams (that I saw) passed 100, so this is the last roll. Whoever finishes reading their books first wins. If you want to read for this roll you can.
Mod
Series: #6, #9, #96
Alternative: Cover - Gray/Silver
Book:Guardians of Time
Pages:375
Qualifies:book 9 in After Cilmeri series
Date:8/19/17
Rating:5 star
Review: This series has held my interest since I read the first book. I love following this family thru their trials and tragedies. Not only in modern times but in medieval times as well. I love that they decided to attempt to return the 21st century people that didn't want to stay. I also love that they always meet & accept new people into their diverse little group. I can't wait to read the next book!
Team 2 won! Congrats to Team 2! Thank you ladies for such a fun game! I hope to see you all in the next round. :)
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Book: The Time Hunters
Qualification: #1 in the Time Hunters series
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This book is about Becky and Joe and their granduncle, Henry as they time travel to find the Golden Fleece and keep it safe from people, other time travellers, who want to exploit for their own purposes.
I think my view of Greek mythology, specifically about the Argonauts and the Labyrinth just got smashed into ruin by this book. I was slightly cringing for them because they were practically whimpering the whole time!
But for the overall plot, the concept was interesting but not that complicated. It's cool that there's actually a guild for time travellers.
And there were many plot twists in the book, so it was kind of unpredictable. It was fun to read.