R10: Team Furious 5 (5)

[Marty]

Week 9, Spot 64


Book: The End of Oz by Danielle Paige
How it fits: #4 in the Dorothy Must Die series
Pages: 277

[Lexi]

Week 9 Selection Post

In Shining Armor by Elliott James
464 Pages
#4 in series Pax Arcana

[Tara]

Allison Ann wrote: "Tara wrote: "Allison Ann wrote: "Lily Bard is my favourite too. Harper Connelly almost had her beat until the "annoying situation" developed. Sookie is growing on me after 10 books and I'm rooting ..."

I do like Parker & Sandford ... having read the first 5 books in each series, I would also lean more towards preferring Spenser at this point.

[Joyce]

Selection Post
Week 9 spot 64

Book: Destined for an Early Grave
How it fits: #4 in Night huntress series.

[Kayla]

Selection Post
Week 9 Spot 64

Book: Lakeshore Christmas
Author: Susan Wiggs
How it fits: Lakeshore Chronicles Series #6
Pages: 384

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Completion Post
Week 9 -Spot 64

Book: Shakespeare's Trollop by Charlaine Harris
How it fits: Lily Bard #4
Pages: 288
Date read: 11/9/18
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I have read this book at least 4 times now. It's tough to express how I feel about it. I liked the new side characters, Joe C especially. He seemed to bring a bit of humor to the story. I also liked how the author seems to be wrapping up some loose ends for characters. A wedding. A girlfriend. One thing I don't like was how graphically the murder and mutilation was described. I could have done without those images.

[Allison Ann]

Lanelle wrote: "Completion Post
Week 9 -Spot 64

Book: Shakespeare's Trollop
How it fits: Lily Bard #4
Pages: 288
Date read: 11/9/18
Rating: 3 stars
Review..."

Lanelle - could you please add the author link to your review when you get a second. Thanks.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Allison Ann wrote: "Lanelle - could you please add the author link to your review when you get a second."

Done.

[Allison Ann]

Thanks! You made me want me dig out my Lily Bard books, but they don't work for this week's Wheelathon word and I'm not really a re-reader anyway.

[Allison Ann]

Completion Post
Week 9 - Spot 64


Lethal Letters by Ellery Adams- 11/10/18
How it Fits: A Books By The Bay Mystery #6
Pages: 304
Rating: 3 stars
Review : It's funny thinking back to the first book in this series, how much the MC annoyed me. Typical cozy mystery meddler and this one with a sense of superiority to beat all. Now Olivia is happy and (relatively) friendly and she belongs. The mystery was as ridiculous and over-the-top as usual, but I enjoyed reading the book. There are a few more in the series, but I don't have them yet and I'm too poor to buy books for another 6 months or so, so on the backburner they go. :)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Allison Ann wrote: "I'm not really a re-reader anyway."

Oh, I'm totally a re-reader. That's why I enjoy challenges so much. They make me read stories I wouldn't try otherwise.

[Marty]

Hey everybody, just an FYI - I'm having to wait for my book to come in at the library. It should be here by Tuesday. I'll be on a long flight on Wednesday, so I plan to binge read it then. All of the books in this series have been a quick read, so I will be done before the deadline.

[Joyce]

I had to change the book I am reading because I lost my kindle on my flight on Sunday and have to read a paper book. I am so made at myself for losing it. I am hoping it gets returned but I don't have high hopes. Of course it was not the cheap $49 dollar it was a birthday present from the hubby. I gave away my old one when I got this one. I might have to invest in a cheap one.

[Allison Ann]

Joyce that sucks, I'm sorry. Hopefully you'll get someone honest returning it.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Joyce, I'm so sorry. I hope you'll get it back.

[Lexi]

Week 9 Completion Post

In Shining Armor by Elliott James
464 Pages
11/12/18-****
How it fits: #4 in series Pax Arcana
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tara]

Oh Joyce that really stinks! I hope you are able to get it back.

[Lexi]

Joyce wrote: "I had to change the book I am reading because I lost my kindle on my flight on Sunday and have to read a paper book. I am so made at myself for losing it. I am hoping it gets returned but I don't h..."

That is no fun. My original e-reader died about a year and a half ago in a car accident. (It had survived both Indonesia and Mongolia). Thankfully, it and the car were the only things badly hurt. Have you heard from the airline at all about yours?

[Joyce]

Lexi wrote: "Joyce wrote: "I had to change the book I am reading because I lost my kindle on my flight on Sunday and have to read a paper book. I am so made at myself for losing it. I am hoping it gets returned..."

No not yet *sigh*

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Quick Reminder:

We'll be taking a break next week due to Thanksgiving.

Teams will roll this Friday, 11/16. No roll on 11/23. Reviews are due and the next roll will be on 11/30, at which point the game resumes its normal schedule.

For those playing both games, please note that the holiday scheduling works differently on SS and SSS.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it!

[Tara]

Completion Post
Week 9 - Spot 64



Book: Night Prey by John Sandford
How it Fits: Lucas Davenport #6
Pages: 384
Finished: 11/14/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Now that was a thriller! I really enjoyed it. It was fast paced and well written. The plot was really good in my opinion, totally believable. I enjoyed the character development, really liked seeing more of Weather in Lucas' life. Definitely glad I read this one and will be looking forward to #7 sooner rather than later!

[Allison Ann]

Week 9
Spot 64
Selections

Joyce - Destined for an Early Grave - Night Huntress #4 - Review
Marty - The End of Oz - Dorothy Must Die #4 - Review
Lanelle - Shakespeare's Trollop - Lily Bard #4 - Review
Tara - Night Prey - Lucas Davenport #6 - Review
Allison Ann - Lethal Letters - A Books By The Bay Mystery #6 - Review
Lexi - In Shining Armor - Pax Arcana #4 - Review
Kayla - Lakeshore Christmas - Lakeshore Chronicles Series #6 - Review

Looking good so far. Will everyone be done by tomorrow night?

[Lexi]

I'm out of town Friday-Sunday, so I may not get my selection post up until Monday. It depends on the wifi at where I am staying.

[Marty]

Completion Post
Week 9, Spot 64


Book: The End of Oz by Danielle Paige
How it fits: #4 in the Dorothy Must Die series
Pages: 277
Finished 11/15/18
Rating: Four stars
Review:
And the series is finished - but Oz is safe. Amy and Nox fall in love in the midst of trying to defeat Dorothy and the Nome King (who has decided to control Dorothy and her power giving shoes by marrying her - it complicated how that works). Dorothy does gain back a bit of humanity in this one, and ultimately chooses to vanquish herself. Good prevails and Ozma is back in charge of Oz. Amy is sent back to Kansas, but finds that Nox has followed her. The ending suggests that Oz is not quite finished with Amy however. This was a fun and creative retelling of the story. I think I'll check out Paige's other books too.

[Kayla]

Yep! I should be done. Ill be reading most of the day!

[Allison Ann]

I have a wretched headache, so I'm going to bed. If Kayla and Joyce both post their reviews tonight, whoever goes last can roll if they like. Otherwise I will catch up in the morning. Have a great night team.

[Kayla]

Completion Post
Week 9 Spot 64



Book: Lakeshore Christmas
Author: Susan Wiggs
How it Fits: 6th book in Lakeshore Chronicles series
Pages: 352
Finished: 11/15/18
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
Wow! What a cute story! Two people brought together to put on a Christmas pageant but they get so much more out of it. This book was so easy to read and I completely feel in love with the two main characters. Eddie Haven a child movie star works his way into Maureen Davenports life. This book also makes my heart happy as someone understands how important libraries are and are willing to do anything to save this beloved book sanctuary! I would absolutely recommend this book for a wonderful holiday themed read! :)

[Joyce]

Completion post
Week 9 Spot 64

book: Destined for an Early Grave
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Pages: 355
Finished: 11/15/18
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: 4th book in Night Huntress series

Review: There is a lot of development in this installment of Cat and Bones relationship. We find out that apparently she was married at 16 to another vampire Gregor whom they call Dream Snatcher. He wants her back and will stop at nothing to have her. At the same time the ghouls and vampires are upset because of rumors that Gregor is circulating. Bones and Cat have to work their differences out to come back together. Really good book. A lot of backstory added fleshing the relationships out even more.

[Joyce]

Since I am last I will roll

Feel better Allison I get migraines too. they suck

[Joyce]

Timestamp: 2018-11-16 03:21:01 UTC

5, 8

we are now on spot: 77

#7 in series

Purple cover

77. Title C

[Joyce]

Selection Post

Week: 10 Spot 77

Book: After Image
# 7 in Season 2 series of Buffy the vampire slayer
pages 272

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Joyce, you're too early. No rolling before Friday. Since all reviews are in, you can roll right at midnight central time, but no earlier. You'll have to re-roll when it's time.

[Lexi]

I will do our re-roll since I am up this early, and this way, I can pack an appropriate book before I head out into the freezing sleet in ten minutes.

[Lexi]

I got 5 and 6 = 11.

Our last spot was 64 so that puts us at 75.
Alt: Cover: Pink

(Probably good to re-roll anyways as I have no idea how we managed to get 8 on a die face).

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Excellent point, Lexi. How did I not notice that? XD Must have been half asleep...

[Tara]

Selection Post
Week 10 - Spot 75



Book: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
How it Fits: In Death #7
Pages: 308

[Allison Ann]

Thanks everybody. Sorry I wasn't more clear Joyce, I thought you'd finish on Friday. :) And I'm not sure how we rolled a 13 either? :D Special skill? Your chosen book still works, as long as you didn't start reading it before midnight. Thanks for re-rolling Lexi. And thanks Tara for choosing an In Death. I've never done a round of SS that didn't have at least one read. :D

Anyway ..

Week 10 Information
Roll: 6 + 5 = 1
New Spot: 75
Options: #5 in series
#7 in series
#75 in series
Alternate - cover pink

[Allison Ann]

Week 10
Spot 75
Selections

Joyce - After Image - Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season 2 #7
Marty - - Alternate pink cover
Lanelle - Shakespeare's Counselor - Lily Bard #5 - Review
Tara - Holiday in Death - In Death #7
Allison Ann - Blood Orange Brewing - A Tea Shop Mystery #7 - Review
Lexi - - Alternate pink cover
Kayla -

[Allison Ann]

Selection Post
Week 10 - Spot 75


Blood Orange Brewing by Laura Childs
How it fits: A Tea Shop Mystery #7
Pages: 304

[Joyce]

Allison Ann wrote: "Thanks everybody. Sorry I wasn't more clear Joyce, I thought you'd finish on Friday. :) And I'm not sure how we rolled a 13 either? :D Special skill? Your chosen book still works, as long as you di..."

Yes its a special skill LOL I guess it was so late I couldn't see clear or think clear. I think it was probably an 8 I guess I wasn't much help LOL. but I can still use my book at least.

[Joyce]

Tara wrote: "Selection Post
Week 10 - Spot 75



Book: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
How it Fits: In Death #7
Pages: 308"

great series

[Tara]

It's been over a year since I read the 6th book in the In Death series … oops!? And there's only like 40 more to go LOL!!

And you're right, Allison … I'm pretty sure an In Death book always makes an appearance in SS!

[Marty]

Selection Post
Week 10 - Spot 75


Book: The Pink Hotel by Anna Stothard
How it fits: Cover Pink
Pages: 288

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Selection Post
Week 10 -Spot 75

Book: Shakespeare's Counselor by Charlaine Harris
How it fits: Lily Bard #5
Pages: 240

[Lexi]

Selection Post week 10- 75

Book: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White
How it fits: pink cover (Tin eye and my housemate agree even though I can't quite see it).
Pages: 304

[Kayla]

Okay so quick question. Is this book due thursday the 22nd or not until the 29th?

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

You have two weeks to read this time. Official review deadline and next rolling day is the 30th - to be able to roll as early as possible, aim to have your book done by the 29th.

[Kayla]

Awesome!!! This week im traveling so glad to have the extra time. :)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Completion Post
Week 10 -Spot 75

Book: Shakespeare's Counselor by Charlaine Harris
How it fits: Lily Bard #5
Pages: 240
Date read: 11/17/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I didn't realize it but this book in the series gives a great example of two couples; one that is working together to deal with issues that occur during a marriage, and one that is bent on destroying each other. I like how the author resolved any lingering feeling the main character had for a side character. I have my fingers crossed that the author might one day write a few more books in this series. After all, she did for the Aurora Teagarden series :)

[Marty]

Ugh, waiting on my book to come in at the library yet again this week. Good thing that we have extra time this round. I hope everyone has a great week/holiday! I'm probably going to be on here very sparsely over the next few days - I have company coming in tomorrow.