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R15: Team #12 ~ Random Readers
I had a hard time deciding which book to read for this shelf call.. I had about 11 on the list that I was really wanting to read! I ended up deciding on a book that I already own but haven't read yet. (Being a good girl...) :)
Selection Post=====================
Book: The Last Breath by Kimberly Belle
How it fits: Listed on page 14 of Debut-Author Shelf | Tagged 1x
Twist wrote: "Choice for Shelf #3:Space: Shelf #3 ~ 8/23/17: Debut Author - Top of pg 3
Book: The Strongest Steel
by Scarlett Cole"WEEK THREE STATS ... UP TO DATE
Completion Post=====================
Book: The Last Breath by Kimberly Belle
How it fits: Listed on page 14 of Debut-Author Shelf | Tagged 1x
Read: 8/24
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review:
I'm still on a (very long) phase of reading psychological thrillers which helped make this book quite the pleasant surprise since the first page was not tagged as such. The story was from Gia's POV and followed her return home to take care of her ailing father who was previously incarcerated for murdering her stepmom. As you can imagine, there was a lot of character development and interesting dynamics between Gia, her 2 other siblings and their father. The main premise of the mystery was trying to determine if their father actually committed the murder. I enjoyed the twists and turns the story traveled and found the conclusion satisfying. I gobbled this one up from start to finish and look forward to reading more books by this author!
Twist wrote: "Please tell me I did it right this time, Art! LOL, I don't know why I keep messing up."It looks fabulous!!!! Glad you enjoyed your book too! :)
Twist wrote: "Please tell me I did it right this time, Art! LOL, I don't know why I keep messing up."Purfect!
... but in all actuality, I found out PMing that the author name is all that is required, ... not a link ...
tho the link is helpful to Sandra when she compiles round-finished stats like these!
... and since you have already got the book looked up, it's just as easy (for me at least) to link it as to type the author's whole name out ...
... I'd been reading me some "In Death", so, finished up the couple I'd already bought before getting down to bizness ...Completion Post
Week Three ... Debut Author Shelf, Page 23
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
Rated: ★★★★☆
Read: 8/25/'17
Review:
This was an action-filled romp thru a mid-1800's world fraught with thousands years old monster faerie folk, humans immured in "society" rules and mores, and the first glimmerings of steampunk technology, as evidenced by tallow candles, gaslights, and clock-work generated electric lights in various parts of town. The engineering was not too believably thought out, i.e. push a couple buttons, pull a lever, and within seconds, your steam powered ornithoptor was in the air.
So, tech a little off, but the characters, human,fae, and monster were fairly well drawn ...
Barely rated 4, tho, because of the abrupt one-short-paragraph cliff-hanger ending!
We've got our first competitor, Team 14 ~ Saperlipopette Reading Xpress, also with 3 in a row, and like us, UF will make 4 ...SHELF
Art (Posting elsewhere as Whistler Reads) wrote: "We've got our first competitor, Team 14 ~ Saperlipopette Reading Xpress, also with 3 in a row, and like us, UF will make 4 ...SHELF"
Oh, boy! I assume they are keeping up with their stamps pretty well then, right? I've been reading a few novellas for the Bout of Books read-a-thon this week, but I'm almost done with my book.
I have to say, The Night Circus has been a fantastic read! The prose is gorgeous and since I'm also listening to Jim Dale narrate the audiobook, this is one of the most visually beautiful stories I've read this year! It's going to be a five star read for me, unless something really weird happens in the next few chapters. : 0
b>Becky's Completion Post For...WEEK 3: Debut Author Shelf
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
How it fits: Book is #26 on Page 1 of the Debut Author Shelf (shelved 4x).
Series: N/A
Pages: 400
Finished on: Aug 25, 2017
My Rating: ★★★★★
My Review :
This book is the perfect example of artistry in words. The prose is absolutely gorgeous and painted pictures in my mind that were as magical as the story itself. I loved Celia and Marco's story, a tale of unexpected and forbidden love. They each have childhoods filled with magical training and loss, which gives them a lot in common. As the story progressed, things took surprising turn after turn. Celia is brilliant, as it Marco, neither willing to let anyone else dictate their futures. As for the reason behind their love being forbidden, I'll leave that to you to discover by reading the book.
If you can get the audiobook, I would highly recommend it. Jim Dale does an exceptional job and makes reading along a pure delight!
From the very first page to the very last, I was thoroughly enchanted with the happenings at the Circus, as well as Celia and Marco's personal growth. Their magical gifts were fascinating and blended seamlessly into the story without disrupting the beauty of the prose. I've only read one other books in my life where the words fit together so beautifully that I've gone back to re-read passages simply for the enjoyment of it. I'm pleased to add this book to that very elite list.
I won't even try to elaborate further on such a beautiful work of art, so I'll be keeping this review short and to the point. I highly recommend this book to all readers, especially fans of the Fantasy and Magical Realism genres. Brew a pot of tea, block out an afternoon, and let the author take you into the magical world of Le Cirque des Rêves, the Circus of Dreams.
I had to go through the usual red tape to get to Kit’s office. Metal detector. Pat down. Strip search, but only because I’d asked for one. Guy was hot.
Jones, Darynda. The Curse of Tenth Grave: A Novel (Charley Davidson Book 10) (p. 72). St. Martin's Press. Kindle Edition.
LOL
... and Team 14 is the only other (so far) to have 3-in-a-row ...
... and now for the "STATS" ... and the joys of side-by-side 1/2 windows ...
Don't forget Teams #16 & #17 either Art :)
Sandra wrote: "Don't forget Teams #16 & #17 either Art :)"None are read, reviewed, or STAMPED yet, Sandra, (at least as far as the SS shows). (^_~)
Anyway, Stats are up-dated, Logged, and our Stamp is Requested, with all links checked between "request" thru to "reviews"!
... sorry it took so long, I'll do better next week ...
... still reading ... LOL ...'My decision-making skills closely resemble those of a squirrel crossing the street." —MEME
Jones, Darynda. The Curse of Tenth Grave: A Novel (Charley Davidson Book 10) (p. 250). St. Martin's Press. Kindle Edition.
Art (Posting elsewhere as Whistler Reads) wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Don't forget Teams #16 & #17 either Art :)"None are read, reviewed, or
STAMPED
yet, Sandra, (at least as far as the SS shows). (^_~)
Anyway, Stats are up-dated, Logged, and o..."
It's all about the potential Art :)
Art (Posting elsewhere as Whistler Reads) wrote: "... still reading ... LOL ...'My decision-making skills closely resemble those of a squirrel crossing the street." —MEMEJones, Darynda. The Curse of Tenth Grave: A Novel (Charley Davidson Book 10..."
That series is hilarious! Sadly, I'm only on book 4, or maybe that's happily I'm only on book 4 and have the whole series to enjoy? Anyway, it's a lot of fun!
Morning, Teamies!Just a quick update...
I'm having surgery on Thursday, but I'll make sure my book is posted Wednesday night. It will be closer to the first of the week before I get my book done, but I don't expect any problems. The surgery is fairly minor and I should be home the next day. It's nothing major. Just didn't want you to worry if you don't hear from me for a few days! I'll be back!
Hope everything goes well for you Becky!!
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "Morning, Teamies!Just a quick update...
I'm having surgery on Thursday, but I'll make sure my book is posted Wednesday night. It will be closer to the first of the week before I get my book done..."
LUCK BECK !!!!
Good luck Becky! 
My son just found out he's having a small surgery on Wednesday. What's going on with this week?!
Thanks for the well wishes, everyone! This should be my last surgery for a loooong time, God willing! I've had 2 this year, plus two knee surgeries in 2015. I'm almost back to normal again, which will be nice.K-Terror...I hope your son is okay and all goes well for him on Wednesday!
It must just be an odd week. One of my favorite YouTubers is also having surgery on Wednesday. It'll take her awhile to recover and I'm really going to miss her and her videos! She's so personable and her regular followers all get together on FB or Instagram to try her hair tutorials, or talk about hair & girl stuff. She has about 5 feet of gorgeous hair compared to my waist length hair, but we still have to get creative with it to keep it healthy or up out of the way in the summer! She's even given us tips on a hospital style that will stay up and tangle free for several days! HAH! I'm going to use it myself this week!
Does that sound weird to anybody else? Lol!
CONGRATULATIONS, Random Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'debut author'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Steph wrote: "CONGRATULATIONS, Random Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'debut author'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D"
THANKS, Steph ...
Thank you, Steph!Great job, Teamies!!
WOOHOO!!!!
Congrats on the stamp Randoms!
Becky's Selection Post For...WEEK 4: Action Packed Shelf
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Endless Knight by Kresley Cole
How it fits: Shelved 9 x as "Action Packed" (Pg 5, #48 on the list)
Series: Arcana Chronicles #2
Pages: 336
Taking my book with me tomorrow and will do my best to read. What else am I gonna do? LOL!Talk to ya'll sometime Saturday! : )
Good luck for tomorrow Becky!!
Choice Post ... Week #4 ~ 8/30/17 ... Action Packed
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
located on page four, 28 down
398 pages
... and again, Becky beats me to the LINK ...
Selection Post: Week #4 | Action Packed========================================
Book: The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
How it Fits: Tagged 8x | Page-7 of Action Packed Shelf
Completion Post ... Week #4 ~ 8/30/17 ... Action Packed
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Rated: ★★★¾✩
Read: 9/1
Review:
** spoiler alert ** "Rock Chick" is truly worthy to be included on the action packed goodreads shelf. Our heroine suffers thru getting shot at, kidnapped two or three times (I lost count), stunned/tazed at least twice, a couple of car wrecks, and so much more, snarking constantly all the way through. A fast, easy, FUN read.
The two main drawbacks to this Kindle edition;
The FORMATTING ... Seems to me, with over 55 titles listed for this author at the beginning AND end of this book, the author could have found someone to do a better job of preparing it for publication ...
And there are also inevitable COMPARISONS to a few of the characters in the "Stephanie Plum" series by Janet Evanovich.
... So I shaved the rating, ¾ for the format, ½ for the comparison ...
Twist wrote: "Choice for Shelf #4:Space: Shelf #4 ~ 8/30/17: Action Packed ~ 3/4 of the way down the list on pg 9
Book: Soulless
by Gail Carriger
Twist wrote: "oops. sorry. i fixed it."see how easy it is to get the author if you already have looked up the book???
LOL! So many challenges ~ so many rules ~ It happens!
COMPLETION POST: Week #4 | Action Packed========================================
Book: The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
How it Fits: Tagged 8x | Page-7 of Action Packed Shelf
Read: 9/2
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review: Wow. I'm typically a Kristen Ashley fan when I read her in moderation. Typically, I love what she has to offer in her stories.. Her quirky characters, humor, interesting story lines ~ and especially all the warm fuzzies. Recently I've been reading her Hero's series which has not been my favorite so it was a very pleasant experience to come back to a story line that was back to giving me all I love of Kristen Ashley. The beginning of the story captured my interest and then it slowed a bit in the middle ~ however the last half was definitely a 5-star read. I enjoyed the parallel universe journey to a more primitive time and what Circe was able to contribute to the primitive people. The differences in the King's belief's and how woman should behave was vastly different than Circe's that it made me chuckle quite a few times. I couldn't help picturing Khal and Khaleesi in these roles. I'm looking forward to continuing on with this series.
K~Terror wrote: "Selection Post: Week #4 | Action Packed========================================
Book: The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
..."
COMPLETION ...ROFL... 😆😅😭
Posted to "Stats"
Oops! Cut & Pasting error for sure! Fixed!
LOLOLOLOLOL------Pasting a TEMPLATE always works great ... just as I started doing each week on our "stats" post ... The "👺" is in the "Clean-up" ...
Becky's Completion Post For...WEEK 4: Action Packed Shelf
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Endless Knight by Kresley Cole
How it fits: Shelved 9 x as "Action Packed" (Pg 5, #48 on the list)
Series: Arcana Chronicles #2
Pages: 336
Finished on: Sept. 2, 2017
My Rating: ★★★★
My Review :
This series is really something special! We first met Evie and Jack in Poison Princess and boy howdy they made an incredible couple. Together with a small group of refugees, Evie and Jack managed to survive the devastated world that came after the flash (or AF). The AF killed most of the population, especially the older adults, and brought out magical powers in most of the young teens and new adults. In the second book, we learn far more about Evie's role as the Enchantress, as well as others who have become part of the Arcana. I'll be grabbing the next book ASAP because I have to know how the author is going to work out the various plot lines!
Normally, I would stay far, far away from love triangles, but the dystopian elements of this world are so interesting that I keep coming back for more. I like Jack very much, but I think the author shows true talent in the creation of Death. Whatever choice Evie makes, if she survives to make one in the first palace, I'm confident that I'll be highly entertained.
These books are clever, exciting, romantic, mysterious, full of suspense, and (my personal favorite) unpredictable. The writing is nicely done, the characters are unique, and the magical properties are very creative. This is one of the best dystopian series I've read this year. If you haven't checked out The Arcana Chronicles series just yet, I highly recommend that you give it a try.
Hey Teamies!!!How is everyone? I'm back home and doing great. Just struggling to stay awake long enough to read anything. Hah! Sorry it took me so long to get the review out on my book. I would type along and next thing I knew, I'd have three paragraphs of JJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ..............................
Looks like we've blazed through the action packed square now, right? Woohoo!
Thanks, Art! The completion posts look fabulous! : )
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "Hey Teamies!!!How is everyone? I'm back home and doing great. Just struggling to stay awake long enough to read anything. Hah! Sorry it took me so long to get the review out on my book. I would t..."
So glad you are home and feeling great, Becky! I can believe it! My son was zonked for about the next day and a half after his surgery. Sleep is good for the healing though. :)
We did crank through this shelf pretty well! Yay Team!!
Twist wrote: "NEW Choice for Shelf #4:Book: Born in Fire by K.F. Breene
"I read her "warrior chronicles" earlier this year ... and found her writing excellent...
K~Terror wrote: "So glad you are home and feeling great, Becky! I can believe it! My son was zonked for about the next day and a half after his surgery. Sleep is good for..."Thanks, K-Terror! I guess I really needed the sleep and you're so right. It's just what our bodies need to heal.
How is your son doing now? I remember all the trips to the emergency clinic, etc. My two oldest boys played baseball and we had at least one injury per season between the summer and fall. I recall two broken noses, broken fingers, twisted ankles, and one time we had severe ligament damage.
My youngest son rode drill team routines on horseback at rodeos. He fell off once at practice when he was messing around and didn't have a bit on his horse, just a halter and rope, but he was in the arena where the dirt was real soft. He was fine!
Murphy's law... LoL!
Art (Posting elsewhere as Whistler Reads) wrote: I read her "warrior chronicles" earlier this year ... ..."Her name sounds familiar, but I don't recognize any of her books. I may have to check her out anyway!
My TBR keeps growing.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend!
CONGRATULATIONS, Random Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'action packed'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamp Randoms!
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Week Three ... Debut Author Shelf, Page 23
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
... ... and a "Thank You" to Becky, for beating me to the shelf link for this week ... and GO TEAM!!! ...