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WEEK 9, SPOT 70 - COMPLETION POST
Between Sinners and Saints by Marie Sexton
Read: 11/16
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review: Some may find the story a bit preachy with all of the Mormon references, but I really enjoyed it. I loved how the the trauma in Jamie's past was managed as well as how Levi's family came around and supported him. This is a story I won't forget.
Completion PostWeek 9
Rolled: 6
Spot: 70
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
How it fits: Standalone
Pages : 194
Rating: 5 atars
Read: Nov 16
Review: Rightfully known as a classic, Fahrenheit 451 is an excellent piece of literature. It makes one think and reflect. I didn't get a chance to read this before and I was hesitant at first because classics are usually a very slow read for me. This book hpwever was just short enough and fast paced enough to keep my attention. Granted I did get lost in the slightly complicated text sometimes and had to reread a few bits twice. But it was worth it all. The scenes wherever the burning of books was described were, I admit, made me a little sick to read them. But the reflections on us as a soceity seem very relevant in todays time.
Yay! I'll roll as soon as I get back from the high school. Picking up my daughter
Week 9 Reviews Spot 70
✓Krissy: msg 299
Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them
✓Sheila: msg 287
Jane Doe, Standalone
✓Carrie: msg 301
Kiss of Steel, ALT
✓maria helena: msg 290
Buried on the Fens, DI Nikki Galena #7
✓Sunshine: msg 302
Between Sinners and Saints, Standalone
✓GreenFairy: msg 300
Burned Promises, Standalone
✓Arshiya: msg 303
Fahrenheit 451, Standalone
WEEK #10Rolled: 8
Spot: 78
-7th in a series
-8th in a series
-78th in a series
-Alt: Cover Item: Water
Selection PostWEEK #10
Spot: 78
Qualification: 7th in a series
Finished:
Rating:
A Pattern of Lies by Charles Todd(Bess Crawford #7)
Selection PostWEEK #10
Rolled: 8
Spot: 78
-7th in a series
-8th in a series
-78th in a series
-Alt: Cover Item: Water
How it fits: Alt, water on cover
Completion PostWEEK #10
Spot: 78
Qualification: 7th in a series
Finished: 11/18/18
Rating: ★★★
A Pattern of Lies by Charles Todd(Bess Crawford #7)
Review: It is the fall of 1918 and we all know the War to End all Wars will soon be over but nursing sister Bess and everyone else doesn't realize that. Bess is home from France on a short leave and is stranded at the train station with no train to catch to London to visit her family. All the trains have been commandeered for troops. So she decides to see some of the sights and runs into a former patient she nursed 2 years ago and he invites her to his home with his parents.
Once she gets there she is told there is trouble. The soldier's father is under suspicion of blowing up his own munitions factory and killing 100 workers in the village. The family is being terrorized by the people around them including a fire in the home. Bess decides to use her investigative skills to get to the bottom of this and prove the innocence of her host.
WEEK 10, SPOT 78
Book: Thieves On The Fens by Joy Ellis
Read: 11/17/18
Rating: ★★★★
How it fits: #8 in series
Review
I'm liking this series more and more for each book I read. Each case brings something new and it never gets boring. I especially love how the dynamics of the group of characters developes from book to book. Definitely one of the best series I've read this year.
I definitely have to check out that series mh. I think I already have a couple of the books.
Sheila wrote: "I definitely have to check out that series mh. I think I already have a couple of the books."All 9 books are on Kindle Unlimited if you have that
Thanks. I actually just put the audiobooks on hold at the library
Sheila wrote: "Thanks. I actually just put the audiobooks on hold at the library"I listened to the audiobooks. The narrator is great.
COMPLETION POST:WEEK 10, SPOT 78
St. Nacho's by Z.A. Maxfield
Fits: Alternate... Water on cover
Pages: 228
Read: 11/22
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Review:
I loved the story and how the two MC got together. There was a lot jammed packed and the author did a great job with not only telling the story though Cooper eyes, but I could see how Jordan and Shawn felt, as well. I can't wait to continue with this series.
Hi guys. I hate to do this but I am officially withdrawing from the game. I have gotten more busier than I thought I would be by this time of the year and it's getting harder and harder to find time to finish my weekly book. According to the rules, as far as I can say, this shouldn't interfere with you guys being able to roll this week at all. I'll check back in later to be sure, just in case. So sorry for letting you guys down. Hope you have a good time the rest of the game! Good luck! Oh and Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate it!
COMPLETION POSTWeek #10 - Spot #78
The Girl I Used to Be by April Henry
ALT: water on cover
Completed: 11/20
Rating: ★★
Review: Well this was just okay really. It didn't really interest me enough to care about the outcome. The whole hypnosis thing was thrown in there for what purpose? She really didn't learn anything. At the end of the day it was fine but not memorable
Mod
Ok, no problem. Life just gets in the way sometimes. :) I hope you still had fun despite it getting a little too stressful to keep going. Thank you for doing the responsible teamplayer thing of officially dropping out rather than just disappearing.
We're nearing the finish line and with one team already on spot 92 this roll, it's possible we only have one more to go. I therefore won't be activating any more back-up players at this stage.
Mod
WEEK #10Rolled: 8
Spot: 78
-7th in a series
-8th in a series
-78th in a series
-Alt: Cover Item: Water
How it fits: Alt, water on cover
Read: Nov 25
Rating: 5 stars
Review:Can you imagine what it must have been like, alone for many years on a tiny island with only the wild dogs, the birds, foxes, and otters to keep you company? With out hearing the sound of another humans voice?
I can see how this book can stay with you through out the years. There is so much emotion to be felt when reading this. You get lost and enchanted. You feel the loneliness, the peace, the beauty and sadness. I smiled, I cried, oh how I cried.
Sheila wrote: "Roll tomorrow, right?"In about 5 hrs
Sunshine wrote: "Did everyone check in?"Now that you mention it, I don't see GF. I'll message her
Greenfairy is on another team with me in a different challenge but she's been missing from that one too.
Yeah she hasn't been heard from in awhile, in a few challenges, I hope she's ok.
Week 10 ReviewsSpot 78
✓Krissy: msg 318
The Girl I Used to Be, ALT
✓Sheila: msg 309
A Pattern of Lies, Bess Crawford #7
✓Carrie: msg 322
Island of the Blue Dolphins, ALT
✓maria helena: msg 310
Thieves On The Fens, DI Nikki Galena #8
✓Sunshine: msg 315
St. Nacho's, ALT
GreenFairy: msg ?
Sheila wrote: "Should we notify Denise?"I'll leave a message but we might be out of luck for this roll if GF doesn't show up. We've already used our Free Pass :(
I guess it's safe to say we are done round 10. It was great playing with you all. I hope GF is doing okay.
I think another team got 101 points before the past roll.
Mod
OK, Thanks Denise for hosting this game. Special thanks to you Krissy for being willing to be our faithful captain.
It was fun while it lasted :) Sucks we didn't get to finish though. GF is apparently experiencing internet issues which is why she went MIA for a while. Anyway, I'm sure I'll see most of you around in future challenges!
Thanks Krissy and everyone. It was fun playing with you.
Thanks Krissy for leading the challenge See you all around.... until the next challenge comes along
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A Pattern of Lies (other topics)Island of the Blue Dolphins (other topics)
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Week 9
Rolled: 6
Spot: 70
-7th in a series
-70th in a series
-standalone
-Alt: Cover Item: Hat
How it fits: Hat on cover
Rating: 4 stars
Read: Nov 16
Review: This book was great. I haven't read a good steampunk in ages, but in all fairness this was more of a historical romance with the paranormal in the mix. More vampires, secrets, sex then cogs and steam. But it is there. I like Blade, I love the accent he has, I can hear him speak and I think it's great. Both him and Honoria are stubborn and don't trust easy but that is something they have earned over their individual lives.