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Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: "Trea wrote: "Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: "Thanks Trea! Also alternate is a book that takes place in Italy"
Sure thing, Nan! Am I correct when I didn't add that we had earned a..."
Ah, ok, cool! I thought the books had to be read before Wednesday, and I thought Pat's review came in on Thursday, not Wednesday. I know she posted it on Thursday, but I just wasn't seeing that it was finished on Wednesday. I blame it on it being late at night and me not fully awake!
Someone asked about the free pass in the discussion and the answer was as long as we had all reviews in by midnight Thursday we were fine
Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: "Someone asked about the free pass in the discussion and the answer was as long as we had all reviews in by midnight Thursday we were fine"Ah, ok!
Just to make sure I'm on the right track...We are on space #15, so I can read a series book #1, series book #5, series book #15, or the alternate set in Italy.
Do I have it right?
I know you can read # 1 or #5 in a series but I am checking on #15 in a series
You can also read #15 in a series and anytime there is a 0 or a 1 in the space # you can read a stand alone book
Week 2=Space 15Task: Series Book #1, Series Book #5, Series Book #15 or Location: Italy
Task Chosen: Series Book #1
Book Read:
Haunted on Bourbon StreetDates Read: 9/5/14
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
I'm actually very conflicted about this book. Some parts of the book were very interesting, but others fell very flat. I disliked how dishonest the heroine was, as she created much of the relationship turmoil she dreaded because of it. Both of the main characters are like this though, and it makes for unnecessary conflict that is rather easily resolved, something that I didn't find authentic or believable. There were quite a few things that forced me to stretch the limits of what I was willing to believe for a book to make this one work, and it colors my perception of it. It seemed like every thing was crammed into the latter third of the book, and that is where we get much of the world building and explanations about the motivations of the characters. One thing I did quite enjoy about the book was the glass bead making scenes, and I wished there were more of them in the book! While this was a quick read for me, I'm not so sure I want to continue the series.
Week 2 - Space 15 
Book 1 in Series
Rating 2 stars
I was really looking forward to reading this book because it got such high ratings but I am in the minority that didn't like it. I had to push myself to finish the story, especially because I did not connect with the character or the plot. I'm not sure how much it has to do with being written in 1st person POV or how much I felt that this character was a self-centered train wreck, committing mistakes, especially the big one that we could see a mile away. THis was the first book I read by this author and I am not sure if I would try any of her other books.
Week 2 = Space 15
Task: Series Book #1
After the Kiss|Suzanne Enoch
Read from 09/05/14 - 09/06/14
Rating: ★★
Brief Review
This was somewhat disappointing. By day Sullivan Waring (better known as Sully) is a horse breeder/trader, by night a thief. He's made a vow of revenge against the father who shuns him to regain what he feels rightfully belongs to him. Lady Isobel Chalsey catches him in the act of stealing from her own home. An interesting plot, some twists and turns to make it interesting, but it just falls short. I had several problems with it, but the main two were: (1) the heroine borders on being a brat, and (2) the interaction between hero and heroine seemed forced and did not flow smoothly.
Overall, 2 stars. Maybe I'll get to book two at some point.
Week 2Space 15
Read:
#1 in seriesFinished: 9/8/14
Rating: **
Review: Brooke was hired to be a rehab specialist to Remington "Riptide" Tate, a fighter in the underground fighting circuit. Remy is a wound up, crazy fighter that Brooke comes to love. There is fighting, sex and mention of great songs in this book.
I had a hard time reading this one, there did not seem to be much character development at the beginning. The last 2 chapters is the reason I gave it a 2 star. I am not sure I will continue with the series.
It's interesting that none of us really liked our picks this week
Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: "It's interesting that none of us really liked our picks this week"That is weird, maybe everyone was in a different state of mind this past weekend. :) I was real tired this past weekend, I had to push really hard to get through the book, that is not normal for me.
Week 2Space 15
, #1 in a Series.Finished 09/08/14
Rating: 3.5*
Divergent is a young adult book, focused on a group of teenagers in a post-apocalyptic world. The world is divided into 5 factions, and upon completion of school, each teen is analyzed as to which faction they most would fit into, and then the student chooses a faction to initiate into. Beatrice's tests are inconclusive...in fact she is secretly labeled Divergent (falling into several different faction groups instead of one clear group). Beatrice decides to choose the exciting Dauntless faction, a clear opposite of her peaceful Abnegation faction she was brought up in. Beatrice is caught up with new competitors trying to get into the Dauntless faction. Failure is not an option, and can her new friends be trusted?
This story is great and will keep your attention, but the writing is stilted and actually more what I would expect a middle school student to be able to read. If you can get by the writing style you will enjoy the book. First in a series, and recently made into a movie I am interested in reading the follow up volumes not only for the story factor but to see if the writer evolves her writing style.
Glad to see someone liked their pick! Hopefully next week will be better for all of us : )
Dice can be rolled anytime after 1 AM eastern time !
Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: "Dice can be rolled anytime after 1 AM eastern time !"My alarm is set!
Yay! Getting excited, ready to pick my next read!
Me too. I will post my pick before I go out of town tomorrow but not sure how much reading I will get done until Sunday night. Having a mother daughter weekend w my 25 year old in Philadelphia .Next weekend is time with my 22 year old daughter : )
That sounds like fun Nan! Enjoy your weekend:)
Week 3 Roll
We started the week on space 15. Our Roll this week is: You rolled 2 dice:
5 6
Timestamp: 2014-09-12 05:02:27 UTC
15+11=26
We are on space 26 this week!
In week 3, we can read a book that is number 2 in a series, number 6 in a series, number 26 in a series, or a book that has a title that starts with the letter E.This week, I'll be reading
by Kristen Ashley. Another group I am in has it for their series read of the month, and I hadn't started it yet. I'm dreading it though, as some of the group already has, and they're hating it.
Week 3Space 26
, #2 in a Series. I bought this series last spring and am glad to have a reason to finish it up. The first book was very different, a fantasy time travel piece with kids and monsters - something that many middle school students like! What was different about it was that the book was peppered with real life very strange photographs from the Victorian era. It was one of those books that you wondered if the photos inspired the story or if the author took the time to sort through photos to fit the story. Looking forward to seeing if the same methodology is used in the second book.
Week 3Space 26
171 pgs (Kindle Edition)#2 in Broken Road Cafe Series
Week 3Space 26
I will be reading
#2 in a series.
WEEK 3 - SPACE #26
TASK: SERIES BOOK #2
In the Dark|Marliss Melton
Read from 09/12/14 - 09/13/14
Brief Review
Hannah Geary finds herself in a world of trouble. Waking up in a prison cell, disoriented, lost and no idea what is going on, she knows she must escape. Lucky for her there's an awesome SEAL just waiting on the other side to rescue her. Lt Luther Lindstrom does not have time for all these feelings he seems to have for Hannah. Having just ended one marriage, he's not really ready for a relationship right now.
This was a great story: a rogue SEAL selling weapons to the enemy, another SEAL's life waiting in the balance as his fate is decided, and a great love story. This is book two of the SEAL Team 12 series. I'm looking forward to book #3.
4 Stars
Week 3 Space 26
Read: 9/13/14-9/14/14
Rating: *****
This book was a great #2 in the series. I had to stay up late to finish. :)
This book started where #1 left off but with a different character. I am glad Alessandro got his own book especially with the end of book #1.
Hilary is trying to get on with her life, trying to make it on Broadway. But Alessandro shows up and makes her face their past. They both had a tough life and met while in foster care.
Alessandro needs to face their past just as much, so in this story they continue their friendship this helps them move on through the pain and hurt of their past. I loved this book even more than book #1. I will definitely read book #3.
Week 3=Space 26Task: Series Book #2, Series Book #6, Series Book #26 or Book that has a Title that starts with the letter E
Task Chosen: Series Book #2
Book Read:
Wild ManDates Read: 9/13/14-9/14/14
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This book was a pretty solid read for me. I chuckled several times throughout it, had tears welling up by the end of it, despite the rocky start to the book. Brock is a total jerk in the beginning, and Tess lives up to the stereotypical Kristen Ashley doormat heroine typecasting. But this book shows them growing, both as a couple and as individuals. It also is heavily interconnected with the previous novel in the series as well as the Rock Chick series, something I really hate about these books. I'm still on the fence regarding the author, but this book has redeemed the debacle that was the previous novel in the series.
Starting my book now that I'm home so I should be done by Wednesday
Jingles - In the Dark - ReviewJodi - A Little Too Much - Review
Trea - Wild Man - Review
Nan - Brothers in Arms - Review
Pat
Week #3 - Space 26Book #2 in Series
Completed 9/15/14
5 stars
T.A Webb has been one of my favorite M/M Romance writers. There's something about the way he writes that draws me into the story and the characters and leaves me wanting another story.
I loved the first book in this series, but the second one was even more amazing. I could hardly put it down and I had all these emotions going on. I got angry, happy, sad, worried all in one book. There's a wide range of topics in this story, from closet cases to hard bullying in high school. You can imagine that some of that is not pretty, - the topic, I mean- but the story is wonderfully written and believe me when I tell you that you have got to read this.
I loved how Nick and Dan's relationship evolved here. I learned to forgive Gary and Abe but I wish I had read a bit more of what happened with Charlie.. and Freddie.
Can't wait for book 3!!!
Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: " Week #3 - Space 26Book #2 in Series
Completed 9/15/14
5 stars
T.A Webb has been one of my favorite M/M Romance writers. There's something about the way he..."
WoW Nan! You read that quick. It helps when you have a story that is good.
I hope you had a good weekend with your daughter. :)
Pat - How are you doing with your book?Trea - I am going out of town tomorrow early AM so if Pat doesn't finish her book until then can you roll the dice and update the review section ?
Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: "Pat - How are you doing with your book?Trea - I am going out of town tomorrow early AM so if Pat doesn't finish her book until then can you roll the dice and update the review section ?"
Sure, I can do that. My alarm is already set for making the roll anyway.
Week #3 - Space 26Book #2 in Series
Completed 09/15/14
3.5 Stars
Hollow City is the second book in the Peculiar Children series. These are not fast paced books, rather ones that you linger in, to absorb the authors descriptions of whole new lands, inhabited by those creatures that only live in our pleasant dreams or nightmares. In this book we find our hero, Jacob, on the run with Ms. Peregrine's peculiar children, being chased through time loops, and daunting physical barriers by the horrid hollowghast's, and those who would destroy their world. The book is filled with much description so that we may fully realize the world the author has created, and peppered with black and white photographs from the Victorian era that help our minds see various landscapes and characters in the book.
I had a little more difficulty reading this book as I prefer books that move quicker. The story is good, making you want to know what happens in the third book, but I just had a hard time staying with it. This is a teen book, and the reading complexity was more on an adult level. I would recommend this book for those who like their fiction a little more on the literary side, not a quick read but satisfying in the descriptions portrayed.
Sorry that mine was the last to post. I will always get them done by Thursdays, but if I have a book that I have to wade through, like this one, then it very well may be Thursday before I am able to post it! Thanks for being patient!
Jingles - In the Dark - ReviewJodi - A Little Too Much - Review
Trea - Wild Man - Review
Nan - Brothers in Arms - Review
Pat - Hollow City - Review
Nan* doesn't have enough time to read* wrote: "Thanks Trea !"Not a problem!
Week 4 Roll
We started the week on space 26. Our Roll this week is: You rolled 2 dice:
5 1
Timestamp: 2014-09-19 05:02:02 UTC
26+6=32
We are on space 32 this week!
This means we can read the 3rd book in a series, the 2nd book in a series, the 32nd book in a series, or a book from the 3 star shelf.
This week's roll is giving me a much needed kick in the pants! On February 15 of this year, I got notified I won a copy of Scream For Me: A Novel of the Night Hunter from a GoodReads contest I had entered. I hadn't read the previous books yet, and I'm a stickler for reading books in order, so I set out to read them. I've had the first two read for some time now, so since this is a third book in a series, it is high time I read it!
I am going for the 2nd in the series Witching Savannah
I enjoyed the first book when I read it earlier this year, and have been looking for an excuse to pick up the latest release. That's why I love these challenges...keeps me motivated to focus on all those loose ends out there!
Week #4Space #32
I am reading
. It is on the 3 star shelf, page 7. This has been on my nook for awhile. I can't wait to get started!!
I'll post my pick tonight or tomorrow when I get home
Week #4Space #32
Read:
; 3 star read, page 7Finished:9/21/14
Rating:*****
I LOVE LOVE this book!
Caroline recently moved into a new apartment and her neighbors "friends" obviously have a good time, what with all the banging on the bedroom wall and the "Oh God's" The sad part of the book was Catherine had lost her O. :(
This story was filled with humor, sexual tension, foreplay and matchmaking.
A very delightful weekend read.
Jodi, I'm so glad to see you enjoyed Wallbanger. I read the audio version several months back and it was absolutely hilarious!Great book!
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Also alternate is a book that takes place in Italy"
Sure thing, Nan! Am I correct when I didn't add that we had earned a Free Pass to..."
We did earn it so I added a message in report your spot file. As long as we were done before 11:59 PM on Thursday,we earned the spot.