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SELECTION POST for Shelf 7 ~ Page 6 on Shifters 
Book: Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 336
Qualifications: It was shelved 88 times as Shifters
Completion Post - Motorcycle Club
Free Ride by M.N. Forgy
Pgs: 222
How It Fits: Tagged 2 times
Date Read: 10/25/18
Rating: 4*
Review:
This is an emotional roller coaster of a read as we follow Harley as she tries to earn the right to wear the colours of her father's club. Harley has multiple personality disorder and the story is told through the eyes of Harley and Farah. The author has done a great job of embracing this mental illness and shown a true understanding of the pressure that people with mental illnesses undergo each day and the fear that this illness can instill. Definitely an author I will revisit.
Completion Post - Shifters
Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 480
How It Fits: Tagged Shifters 113 times
Date Read: 10/29/18
Rating: 4*
Review:
This is the 2nd in the new series of The Edge from the creators of the world of Kate Daniels. It's been a while since I read the first instalment in this series but it didn't take long to be immersed in the world of the Edgers. The storyline was full of twists and turns and high intensity action. It was amusing to see Cerise's family play matchmaker in both subtle and not so subtle ways whilst preparing for battle. My only disappointment was in the final chapter's when Cerise's father is rescued, I would have liked a bit more depth here but nonetheless I will continue with this series to see where it leads.
COMPLETION POST for Shelf 7 ~ Page 6 on Shifters
Book: Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 336
Qualifications: It was shelved 88 times as Shifters
Read: 10/30
Rating & Review: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This audiobook was one of my favorite all year. The sounds for Kate and Curran's son were my absolute favorite thing to hear. I won't say anything about what happened other than Kate, Curran and the gang again united for face a great danger. There was a come to Jesus moment with Hugh. I just don't buy Hugh as a good guy but hey, the author is trying around to redeem him.
This book had everything I love about this series, humor, fighting, snarky remarks, love, family and power hungry Roland.
Another great installment but the growling, baby words by Conlan made me smile EVERYTIME
SHELF #8 ~ 31/10/18: Dragons
Book Choices:
☑ Ezinwanyi: Fury of Surrender by Coreene Callahan ~ (Review), 11/6, ✯✯✯
☑ Louise: An Apple for the Creature by Charlaine Harris ~ (Review), 11/3, ✯✯✯✯
☑ Ora: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister ~ (Review), 11/4, ✯✯✯
☑ Stacey: Fury of Ice by Coreene Callahan ~ (Review), 11/9, ✯✯✯
Completion Post -- ShiftersBook:
by Jennifer AshleyRating: 3 stars
Completed: 11/1/18
How it fits: Tagged Shifters 157 times
Review: I consider this series one of my second tier series -- I like them, but get them from the library rather than spending the money to keep them forever. And this one is the same. It's nice, the leads were likeable, and the HEA was easy to see. The plot in this one was a little crazy -- there was a lot happening, but it was often offscreen, so I had trouble figuring out where it was actually going. It will be nice to see Tiger in the future books though -- he has some interesting talents.
Selection Post -- DragonsBook:
by Coreene CallahanPages: 430
How It Fits: Page 1 of list, MPG Dragons
SELECTION POST for Shelf 8 ~ Page 6 on Dragons
Book: Fury of Surrender by Coreene Callahan
Pages: 354
Qualifications: It was shelved 8 times as Dragons
Completion PostWeek 8 Dragons
Book You Slay Me
Author Katie MacAlister
Shelved 374 times
Rating 3 stars
Date Read Nov 4
Aisling drove me crazy with sometimes, especially when she said “It’s time for walkies”. Don’t know why, and maybe it was popular slang in 2004, I just don’t remember it. I also didn’t like how she was working against Drake and avoiding him instead of giving him a chance, though in her defense, he did make it hard with saying as little as possible. I guess what really irritated me was that she doubted him when it seemed like she gave others the benefit of the doubt. Due to her ignorance of the paranormal world she became a part of, she was easily manipulated by others who wished to eliminate Drake and gain power. At least she was able to figure out what was going on and how to fix it so the killer would have expose herself. I wish she would have accepted Drake as her mate. Since there are four books in the series, I guess the author is going to just take her sweet time with Aisling accepting Drake.
Completion Post - Week 8 - Dragons
An Apple for the Creature by Charlaine Harris
Pages: 336
How It Fits: Shelved 5 times as Dragons
Date Read: 11/3/18
Rating: 4*
Review
This was a collection of short stories by differing authors surrounding school with a paranormal element, This was an enjoyable collection and a quick read. It was good to have a taste of different series and there are some series I may try based on the short stories.
• Playing Possum - Set in the World of Sookie Stackhouse we see Sookie attend an open day at her nephew's school. Hunter shares Sookie's telepathy gift, when the school secretary's ex attacks the school, Sookie and Hunter use their gift to overcome the attacker.
• Spellcaster - this was a very odd story about a group of college students who unwittingly unleash a demon during a demonstration of spell & mythology. The story builds layer upon layer with the twist coming as the demon explains how non-believers set him free.
• Academy Field Trip - This was the author's first venture into Paranormal and it was a good story. Set during a week long course at Law academy we follow one student and instructor on the trail of a vampire who has been leaving his victims to die. The scene building was good and the twist was unexpected. I would like to read more from this author.
• Sympathy For The Bones - Told from the POV of Clora we are taken through a tale of witchcraft and voodoo. The author created a tale of diversion, that when the ending comes out of the blue, the clues were already there. Definitely want to read more by this author especially during the winter nights.
• Low School - This was probably my least favourite of the stories, having been tricked by the devil Amy is forced to relive high school, facing all her worst nightmares. Think Groundhog Day in hell.
• Callie Meet Happy - Callie during a remedial wormhole class inadvertently finds herself trapped in another dimension when she calls up a wormhole to take her someplace happy. Callie lands in a desolate place where she meets Agatha and Happy who have been invited to Count Orlov's mansion but everything is not as it seems.
• Iphigenia in Aulis - This was one of my favourites and I would like to read more by this author. Set in a world where a virus has wiped out the majority of the population we meet Melanie a child who lives in a cell on an army base. Told from Melanie's POV we are given an insight into this limited world from a childlike perspective. When the virus threatens to overrun the base the children are evacuated bar Melanie and it is not until the end we discover why.
• Golden Delicious - Set in the skinwalker series we follow Rick and the rest of his PsyLed team as they try to become agents and graduate spook school. I loved the interaction between the team as they try to discover who is trying to get Rick kicked out and why. I'll definitely pick up more of this series.
• Magic Tests
Set in the world of Kate Daniels we follow Julie as she is tasked with trying to find a missing student. I love the Kate Daniels series and this look into Julie's world as she navigates the school system and forges friendship didn't disappoint.
• An Introduction to Jewish Myth and Mysticism - This read more like a ghost story as a lecturer tells the story of the Wondering Jew. A good story with a suitable twist at the end, which isn't quite spelled out.
• VSI - Claire is a forensics officer who is recruited to VSI to set up a sting to bring down a serial killer, her husband, who happens to e a vampire. The beginning was promising but it seemed to lose pace towards the end. With a bit more tweaking this potentially be a good series.
• The Bad Hour. Set within the Fallen series we meet Remy and his Labrador Marlowe as they attend obedience school to flush out the culprit behind the happenings at the school. I loved the interaction between Remy and Marlowe and the conversation that they had between them. Definitely want to read more about this delightful duo.
• Pirate Dave and the Captain's Ghost
On attending a seminar Joyce meets Captan Bob and Angie where although looks okay from the outside, everything is not as it seems. This was quite predictable and I worked out the twis about 3/4 of the way through. Overall this was a decent tale
Louise wrote: "Completion Post - Week 8 - DragonsAn Apple for the Creature by Charlaine Harris"
Hey Louise,
☀️Your review for Shelf 7 doesn't meet the rule requirements:
Anthologies are allowed, however all shorts within the book must be read and reviewed ~ See the Rules
☀️ And don't forget to post Selection posts so we can check before you read just in case your posts don't meet the requirements
☀️ You still have Shelf 5: Time Travel outstanding.
Will have time travel Read by the end of the week and will redo my dragons post
CONGRATULATIONS, 13 Reasons Why!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'motorcycle club' and 'shifters'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Louise wrote: "Will have time travel Read by the end of the week and will redo my dragons post"Thanks Louise!!!
Congrats on the stamps Why Would You Do That!
Sandra wrote: "Congrats on the stamps Why Would You Do That!"Thank upon Sandra and Steph
I'm going to be a few days late with my dragon book, but will have it done by Saturday.
COMPLETION POST for Shelf 8 ~ Page 6 on Dragons Book: Fury of Surrender by Coreene Callahan
Qualification: It was shelved 8 times as Dragons
Read: 11/6
Rating & Review: ★★★
It took me awhile to get into this story because I didn’t remember the specifics. I wish that authors would do some recap in the beginning if a new book just to remind the reader of plot thus far.
I was happy that we finally got to learn what was going on with Forge.
Forge and Hope happened a bit quicker than i would have liked but their chemistry was fire. The Irish Water dragon was definitely a good match for Hope, who was no stranger to loss. I was most intrigued by Ivan who was showing signings of not being a complete evil villain and that the author was laying the foundation for redemption.
I liked this addition to the series and hope there is more to come.
Stacey wrote: "I'm going to be a few days late with my dragon book, but will have it done by Saturday."Thanks for letting me know Stacey.
SHELF #9 ~ 7/11/18: Urban Fantasy
Book Choices:
☑ Ezinwanyi: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer ~ (Review), 11/12, ✯✯✯✯
Louise: Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews ~ (Review), 11/14, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
☑ Ora: Archangel's Prophecy by Nalini Singh ORA ~ (Review), 11/15, ✯✯✯✯ ✯
☑ Stacey: Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh ~ (Review), 11/13, ✯✯✯✯
I am so happy we have UF this week. I have no idea what I am going to read yet. I need to look in my library to see what new releases I have that will work for wheel also.
Ora wrote: "I am so happy we have UF this week. I have no idea what I am going to read yet. I need to look in my library to see what new releases I have that will work for wheel also."I already borrowed
but I don't know if that's what i am going to read. I am also thinking of
Diamond Fire doesn't have enough pages Ezi :) Pb 145 & kindle 188.
Sandra wrote: "Diamond Fire doesn't have enough pages Ezi :) Pb 145 & kindle 188."I just checked on that too since it was a novella. Thanks.
SELECTION POST for Shelf 9 ~ Page 6 on Urban Fantasy
Book: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer
Pages: 354
Qualifications: It was shelved 142 times as Urban Fantasy
I might finally have to get to
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Ezinwanyi wrote: "Ora wrote: "I am so happy we have UF this week. I have no idea what I am going to read yet. I need to look in my library to see what new releases I have that will work for wheel also."I already b..."
I loved both books!
Selection PostWeek 9 Urban Fantasy
Book Archangel's Prophecy
Author Nalini Singh
Page Count 372
Shelved 106
I am re-reading the series and need to read Archangel's Viper first.
Ezinwanyi wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Diamond Fire doesn't have enough pages Ezi :) Pb 145 & kindle 188."I just checked on that too since it was a novella. Thanks."
I knew cause I checked to see the other day when the kindle came in, so I could read it and not wait on a shelf. And also my pb copy came in the mail about half an hour before I saw your post. LOL
Sandra wrote: "Ezinwanyi wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Diamond Fire doesn't have enough pages Ezi :) Pb 145 & kindle 188."I just checked on that too since it was a novella. Thanks."
I knew cause I checked to see the..."
I have to listen to it though. I I love Ilona Andrew's work, their writing is always top notch! Are you reading it now too?
Already read it Ezi, thinking about re-reading it now the pb has come :DI loved it!! Catalina was great, Nevada as bridezilla didn't ring quite true but I know some women do turn into that so I just went with it.
I thought it was funny because you wouldn't expect it from her. I've heard heard horror stories about normally grounded women wanting ridiculous things and not wanting to compromise at all.
Sandra wrote: "Already read it Ezi, thinking about re-reading it now the pb has come :DI loved it!! Catalina was great, Nevada as bridezilla didn't ring quite true but I know some women do turn into that so I j..."
I CANNOT believe Nevada as a bridezilla. I won’t. Anyone who can love Mad Rogan can’t also be acting crazy. Nope! 👎🏾. She’s too level headed and thoughtful for that
She was barely in it so it was mostly hearsay anyway, so was easy to gloss over for me.
Yeah, I guess it's more of Catalina dealing with what Nevada wanted.
Completion Post - Time Travel
Waging War by April White
Date Read: 11/8/18
Rating: 4*
Review
This was the fourth in the Immortal Descendents series and continues shortly on from Changing Nature. Seth Walters is kidnapping mixed bloods and trying to overthrow the Council. Whilst Archer, Logan, Connor and Arman go in search of the missing mixed-bloods Saira and Ringo go back to 1944 London to find Tom Landers and prevent a time split. This story is full of twists and turns and we see how the actions of Saira in the past unlocks Archers memories. This book also ends with a cliffhanger that I wasn't expecting. This is a great series that encapsulates the trials of love and loss with a little history thrown in.
Louise wrote: "Completion Post - Time TravelWaging War by April White
Date Read: 11/8/18
Rating: 4*
Review
This was the fourth in the Immortal De..."
Please post Selection Posts before completion posts
Completion Post -- Dragons Book:
by Correne CallihanRating: 3 stars
Completed: 11/9/18
How it fits: Page 1 of List
Review: I liked this one, but it felt a little too derivative of the BDB for me to LIKE it. The slang, the world building, the brand dropping all struck me as ridiculous without the strong plot of Ward to make me want to look past it. Also the MCs were such a small part of what happened in this book that I didn't really buy the HEA, which is a killer for PNR. Probably I'll continue with the series the next time I need a dragon book for a challenge.
Selection Post -- Urban FantasyBook:
by Nalini SinghPages: 361
Tagged UF 236 times
I will be reading my book UF Monday night to Tuesday. With the 3 day weekend, I haven't wanted to start it and get annoyed with being interrupted a book I have been looking forward to reading.
Ezinwanyi wrote: "Louise wrote: "Completion Post - Time TravelWaging War by April White
Date Read: 11/8/18
Rating: 4*
Review
This was the fourth in ..."
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Louise wrote: "Selection Post - Urban FantasyMagic Binds by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 336
How It Fits: Urban Fantasy 748"
I love this series ❤️Curran
COMPLETION POST for Shelf 9 ~ Page 6 on Urban Fantasy
Book: A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer
Pages: 354
Qualifications: It was shelved 142 times as Urban Fantasy
Read: 11/12
Rating & Review:★★★★
There are very few series where vampires are just all bad and corrupt. This is one of those where I just don’t see how they can be redeemed.
Quinn Lennox has always had weird things happening to her like seeing portals or her eyes/hair glowing etc. Quinn has been tested for almost every disease and there seemed to be nothing physically wrong with her.
One day Quinn and her brother are sucked into a parallel world where vampires are at the top of the food chain and that’s when Quinn learned that her dreams weren’t a figment of her imagination.
In this parallel world, humans are auctioned for the pleasure and servitude of the vampire and Quinn was purchased by Arturo Mazza, a vampire whose feeds on fear. It was confusing for me at first to decided where Arturo's loyalty lay. He seemed to feel something for Quinn, but his master wanted Quinn for her dormant magically powers, so whenever there was any issues, Arturo never stood up for her.
I came to hate the vampires because they reveled in their power over humans and abused them mercilessly. It was disturbing and I found myself rooting for a rebellion to kill the vampires.
In the end, Quinn and her brother were able to escape back to Washington DC and away from the vampires with the help of Arturo. But the last few paragraphs let the readers know that all wasn't what it seemed. Arturo isn't all that he seems. After this book, I don't think I can ever trust the vampires. They enjoy feeding off people's misery way too much. But I will continue reading because I am hoping the humans will crush the vampires.
Ezinwanyi wrote: "Louise wrote: "Completion Post - Week 8 - DragonsAn Apple for the Creature by Charlaine Harris""
Hey Louise,
Don't forget to review each mini-story in the anthology so we can get our stamp. Louise's original review
Yes, only needs a couple of lines for each one, Louise :)
Completion Post -- Urban FantasyBook:
by Nalini SinghRating: 4 stars
Completed: 11/13/18
How it fits: Tagged Urban Fantasy 236 times
Review: I'm one of the few people who actually like the non- Elena and Raphael books in this series better, and this one was no exception. Holly was tough, but still goofy in her way and a great match for Venom who I don't really think I knew beyond a big bad vampire that had freaky eyes prior to this book. The big bad drama was interesting, although I have to admit that the ending and resolution of the issue was a little too easy in my opinion.
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