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Finished Book 5
. It's been on my TBR list since last December. Well-written and interesting fantasy, but didn't hold my attention all the way through. 3 stars.Updated post #5
Kdbrand wrote: "Finished Book 5
. It's been on my TBR list since last December. Well-written and interesting fantasy, but didn't hold my attention all the way through. 3 stars.Update..."
Her next book,
, is amazing!!
So I can't count this one
because I read book 1
for this challenge, lol. However, Book 2 of this trilogy was so good, and I cannot wait to get book 3. Lada as a main character is not my favorite, but her brother Radu! Oh, how I love him.
Book 5 is done!
(TBR)4 stars. I loved the bisexual rep and the latinx representation, and the mythology of Los Lagos and the brujas and brujos. The MC, Alex, was a little much at times (and definitely deserved being called out for being whiney and spoiled), but overall it was a lot of fun and a really quick read.
Post #4 is updated :)
Jennifer wrote: "Kdbrand wrote: "Finished Book 5
. It's been on my TBR list since last December. Well-written and interesting fantasy, but didn't hold my attention all the way through. ..."Thanks, Jennifer! I've heard good things about Spinning Silver. Hope to read it in 2019.
Updating post #15I finished with
which good if not a bit confusing and
it bored me a bit so I would probably peruse the following books.
challenge completed ... early for a change!book 6
This is historical fiction which is not a favored genre of mine. It was on my TBR because it came highly recommended by my school's librarian. I was avoiding it because I wasn't in the mood for a depressing holocaust tale. I should have read it sooner because I loved it.
It had great characters and a great mystery that unfolded in delightful pieces. There was a part of the book where I thought the book would end, but I still had 20% left to read. What came after was surprising and delightful and sad in a way too. I definitely recommend it.
Completed book 6! Earlier than I expected!
(TBR/owned)(adult/NA)4 stars. This little gem surprised me a whole bunch. Think a better executed Of Fire and Stars but with dragons! F/F romance, although it was very slow burn in a will-they-won't-they way, with lots of intrigue and ballgowns.
Post #4 is updated
Melanie wrote: "challenge completed ... early for a change!book 6

This is historical fiction which is not a favored genre of mine. It was on my TBR because it came hig..."
I'm glad you enjoyed this book. I thought it was good as well. But then again, I do love historical fiction :)
I finished the last book of this challenge, plus book one of Round 2. I mean I still have a whole nother month left, so might as well do two right?!
- both are from the Mara Dyer trilogy that I read the first book, oh, 2 or so years ago.Updated post #6
Finished book #2 for Round 2
- This has been on my TBR pile for quite some time. I just finally found this illustrated edition that I thought was perty. So I bought it and gave it a go, and was not disappointed. I LOVED this book. I cannot wait to get the rest of this series and read them all at once! Updated post #6
I'm joining. Late, but better than never! It's been so long since I've done one of these, but getting some older books off my list is on my to-do anyway.Likely suspects:
Non YA:
OR
Amber wrote: "Finished #1. 
On my TBR since 2014! Whew. I loved it.
Original post #63."
Yay! I really enjoyed Fangirl too!
Jennifer wrote: "So I can't count this one
because I read book 1
for this challenge, lol. However, Book 2 of this trilogy was so good, and I cannot ..."I'm glad you liked it! Now I Rise is one of the strongest book 2 in a trilogy that I've ever read. Definitely no 'second book syndrome' going on w/that one :) Hope you like the finale!
I also just read
!Updating my post #11. Owned over 6 months. I liked it :)
aaand. . .I think I'm pau! (first time I've ever completed a challenge YAY!)
mich wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "So I can't count this one
because I read book 1
for this challenge, lol. However, Book 2 of this trilogy was so go..."I cannot wait to read the finale!! I need to know what happened with Radu!! And Nazira better be okay! Must go buy this book ASAP
mich wrote: "I also just read
!Updating my post #11. Owned over 6 months. I liked it :)
aaand. . .I think I'm pau! (first time I've ever completed a challenge YAY!)"
Woohoooooooooooooooo challenge complete!
I have been in my own world for the past week or so. Congratulations Melanie Laurel Jennifer and Mich for finishing. Way to go you rock. Extra snaps go to Jennifer for getting into round 2! Woo Hoo! Welcome Amber nice to have you aboard. I think I have updated everybody, if I missed someone let me know.
Finished the challenge with
. It's been on my TBR since Jan 4, 2018. Another gothic masterpiece--beautifully written by Carlos Zafón.Updated post #5
Finished books 3 & 4 of Round 2
- both have been on my physical bookshelf for a year or so.That's probably all the farther I will get in this challenge because I have found some new books that I am loving and am working my way through Gail Carriger's Parasol Protectorate and Custard Protocol books right now :)
Jennifer wrote: "Finished books 3 & 4 of Round 2
- both have been on my physical bookshelf for a year or so.That's probably all the farther I will..."
You know come January the New Years challenge will start so save those new books for the next challenge.. Congratulations on reading as much as you did in this finish it challenge.
Thanks for the reminder Dianne. The next challenge is posted here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... Happy Christmas and Merry New Year to you all.
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I had started this series but didn’t continue it. It does have great world-building, but I’m not crazy about the main character and I am just over love triangles. It was just an okay read for me, but I imagine others would like it it more.