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R18: Team #15 ~ Better Read than Dead
Woooo hoooo! Alpha Male stamp requested!
Sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well, Rocki! Hope you can kick that cold soon!
I thought I was getting better i definitely sound better but I have this cough that wont quit.
Melissa wrote: "Steph wrote: "That’s a perfect description of how a book hangover can affect your thoughts/like-dislike of what follows. I’ve had some instances like that but never with such well-known and loved s..."I’m a Capricorn too 😁 I’ve yet to read any Dresden. I saw the show but hubby’s current and frustrated about the delay in book release. I know what ya mean tho about others not living up to a favorite and/or falling short when compared. I’m usually able to take each on its own but sometimes it’s hard not comparing to others more beloved.
Melissa wrote: "book 3 - that's a really good and really terrible one. There's the Midnight Games, like a supernat Fight Club; we find out some of Saiman's secrets that are particularly juicy, we meet a new player who is going to be super significant later on, one of our favorites gets damaged beyond repair ... it's pretty devastating"😩
Raquel (Rocki) wrote: "Sorry I haven't posted in a while this cold is beating me. So I haven't felt like getting on the computer to type everything. I love the Charlie Davidson books! They are sooooo goood. Yea I was sad..."Hope you’re feeling better soon! I 💕 Charley! And Cookie! And Reyes! Damn, I love the whole gang! 😆
Finished my book today. I’ll try to post my review soon. It was good but Abby continues to frustrate me. (Deadly Forecast) I might binge the last few just to catch up completely.
Deadly Forecast by Victoria Laurie
Series: Psychic Eye Mysteries #11
Shelf: psychic abilities (shelved by 2 people)
Read: 27 Apr
Rating: ✮✮✮½
Review:
After almost four years, Abby and Dutch are making it official and heading to the alter. Or are they? Deadly Forecast describes more than just the wedding day weather forecast. There's a bomber on the loose and the couple, together with the FBI and Abby's BBF Candice, are working hard to follow any clue that will lead to his/her arrest. The clues are few and far between, nothing much is making sense ... to anyone but the reader. While I didn't guess the mastermind, the intentions were clear to me.
“As a psychic forecaster, my dominant sixth sense is clairvoyance, which simply means that in my mind’s eye I “see” images that allow me to predict the future.”Another thing that was clear - why can't Abby, as a psychic forecaster, “see” more? This has always baffled me, but a bit more so in this installment. Moreover, Abby still hasn't learned to discuss her fears and concerns with her mate. Why? I've no idea and it's infuriating. When it comes to Abby, Dutch is beyond understanding, accommodating and loving.
In this installment, I met M.J. (psychic medium) and Gilley, best friends who share a ghostbusting business, the Ghoul Getters. I knew they sounded familiar and later realized they feature in another of Laurie's series Ghost Hunter Mysteries. I have a few of them and will have to check them out next as I enjoyed them both. I also spotted Coached to Death, which I'm guessing is a spin-off featuring Abby's sister Cat.
As frustrating as I find Abby at times, I enjoy this series. Each installment is a quick read with a mystery to solve. I've enjoyed getting to know these characters better and still believe Abby will one day, finally accept the unconditional support her mate offers her and learn the benefits of open communication. She'd certainly save herself some physical pain if she did.
CONGRATULATIONS, Better Read than Dead!We now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'alpha male'.
[Our updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Yay!! :D
Congrats on the stamp Peaceful Activists!
Shelf: Psychic Abilities
Book: Slave to Sensation
Author: Nalini Singh
Series: Psy-Changling
Date read: 4/29/19
Star rating: ★ ★ ★
Review: I actually really enjoyed this. I kept hearing about this series and I'm glad I decided to start it. I loved Sascha. I connected with her a lot because I could see myself reacting to things the way she did. I'm up in the air about Lucas. He wasn't bad but I found the surrounding characters in his pack more interesting then him. Especially Tamsyn. I think that is what stopped this from becoming a 4 star because I just did not really click with the male love interest. He wasn't bad or anything. I just felt meh about him. I will continue with the series though.
Sandra wrote: "Congrats on the stamp Peaceful Activists!"Thanks :)
Glad you enjoyed the start to Psy-Changelings, Jothany!
Completion Post
Shelf: Psychic Abilities
Book: White Hot
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Hidden Legacy #2
Date Finished: 4/29/19
Rating: ★★★★★
How it fits: Shelved 2x; 389 pgs
Review: I loved this one! All of the nit-picky things that I called out in book 1, were addressed in book 2. (view spoiler) Also, I am finally fully Team Rogan. So, yay me! for being late to the party!
I loved that the "bad guy" was more complex and multi-layered this time around. The ferret heist was one of the highlights in my opinion. And I am totally hiding under the covers from Victoria Tremaine. Can't wait to read the next one!!
Shelf: Psychic Abilities
Rating: ★★★
Finished: 4/29/19
Review:
What is this nonsense no I do not accept it I already see what is going to happen between Eric and Sookie and I just do not accept it. He better get his act together. I am glad she found out now though if this is the way he is going to act. I am still anti- Bill I fell I will always be that way, I don't care how nice he is to Sookie or if he ends up saving her a hundred billion times I just don't like him. I am still waiting for her to learn about her Faery heritage which you would think since she was living with some she would ask those questions, though they have their own agenda as well. So you never know with them and now she has this box that can grant her a wish. I wonder what she will use it on. I hope Sam and his bar makes it through these tough times. All in all of course it was good I just didn't like it as much as the others in the series so far.
Psychic Abilities stamp requested!! Happy shelf day!!
LOL
😆 yay! Stamp to come. Glad you enjoyed that one, Melissa, I loved it too!
I was never a fan of Bill either, Rocki. 😝
Oh good I am not the only one then that doesn't like Bill, sometimes I feel that way when talking to others about this series. For Series shelf I will be reading
which my husband has been wanting me to read this series for years! I hope I like it.
CONGRATULATIONS, Better Read than Dead!We now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'psychic abilities'.
[Our updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Yay!! :D
Week 8: Series
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Raquel (Rocki) wrote: "Oh good I am not the only one then that doesn't like Bill, sometimes I feel that way when talking to others about this series."Oh, you're definitely not alone. He bothered me in the books and I didn't like him any better when I watched the show.
New shelf, ladies!
For this shelf, I think I'll going back to Realm Enforcers with
Jinx ;) I'm gonna delete mine.
Not sure if you guys follow the main discussion board for this round of bingo, but one of my favorite things about it is Sam's weekly stats posts. I can't believe that every team is 2 away from bingo! 🤣🤣🤣
I'm going back to Kate and Curran for this shelf with
Oh and Melissa, I'm glad your team Rogan lol and yes Victoria is a scary lady. All I have left to read is the novella until the new book comes out later this year if I remember correctly.
Melissa wrote: "Not sure if you guys follow the main discussion board for this round of bingo, but one of my favorite things about it is Sam's weekly stats posts. I can't believe that every team is 2 away from bin..."I noticed that as well. Close game!
And, I spotted Lis' post on another team ....
is out next week. Might wait for it, it'd definitely fit this week's shelf ... can't decide. I'll let ya know if I choose to switch my book for this shelf.
I was thinking the same thing! I'm hoping it will work for next week's shelf! Going to go check to see what's left!
There are lots of shelves it could work for that haven't been called. I will add it to them tomorrow when I'm not trying to work only from my phone. Also, if something that doesn't work gets called next week, you could use one of your Alt Choice picks. Author's last name begins with B so it will fit ❤.
Jothany, I am so excited for you to start book 3!! I am almost done with #2!!
Congrats on the stamp Peaceful Activists!
Rocki, it's been forever since I read the Sookie books but I remember having very strong anti-Bill feelings. I think Quinn was my favorite, though.
You know how many people will read storm cursed if it fits the shelf for next week... this includes me of course so excited have been waiting forever I feel.
So, I went through all of the possible shelves to see where we stand with Storm Cursed for next week's shelf call.
Here's the scoop:
Urban Fantasy shelved 192x
Paranormal Erotica (doesn’t fit)
Next in Series shelved 33x
Series to Finish shelved 14x
Favorite Series shelved 10x
Auto Buy (I created an auto-buy shelf and added it but couldn’t find it when I used the search trick where you alter the link address at the end to search for: shelf=auto-buy. Not sure if I can’t see it b/c it’s my own shelf ??? but it should be shelved at least 1x by me. My Auto Buy Shelf)
Book Boyfriend (doesn’t fit - although, I think this is totally debatable because there are plenty of tasty side characters to choose from in this series.)
Kindle Freebie (doesn’t fit)
2018 Most Anticipated (doesn’t fit)
2018 Reads (doesn’t fit)
Strong Female shelved 1x
Shifters shelved 22x
Vampires shelved 28x
Soulmates shelved 1x
Supernatural Abilities shelved 1x
Paranormal Detectives shelved 1x
Shelf: Series
Book: Magic Strikes
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Kate Daniels
Date read: 5/4/19
Star rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Review: OMG!! Definitely glad I kept going with this series. So much happened and I love how all the characters came together and used their individual talents and strengths. Raphael reminds me of Bug from Hidden Legacy (I love them both) and I love little Julie. Andrea is growing on me and I'm hoping what I want to happen happens or I will be upset!!
DEREK!!! His whole story during this book hurt me. I love that kid and he had me feeling all kinds of emotions that I wasn't ready for. I wanted to fight Jim (still do lol) he is just so irritating but in a good way lol
Curran....what do I say about this man lol at first I was iffy about him but now I full on love him and his antics. I love how we saw a different side of him when it came to his pack. Plus his note to Kate at the end had me laughing so hard lol definitely picking up #4 very soon (longest review so far lol)
Awesome, thanks, Michelle!! 😁YAY Jothany! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it and will continue on. That one is a heartbreaker of a storyline (Derek). Each time I reread it still hits me hard.
Wicked Burn by Rebecca Zanetti
Shelf: series (shelved by 22 people)
Read: 4 May
Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮
Review:
Wicked Burn tells the story of Nicholai Veis, the strategic leader of the entire demon nation and Simone Brightston, a member of the Coven Nine, the ruling body of the witches. Their story is a sad one with a very deserving HEA. The book begins a century earlier when the course of Nick's life is diverted by a plea from one of the Prophets. Instead of claiming his mate, he sacrifices his plan, his love and devotes his life to a path that will hopefully save the immortal world as a whole.
“I let you go because I had no choice and figured I wouldn’t live to see peace. Yet I have, you’re unattached for a reason, and now, your time of freedom is up.”I'd been interested in learning more about Simone and her relationship with Nick since she was first introduced (possibly as early as Dark Protectors book 3, Hunted). It was obvious there was a lot of history between them, strong feelings, for sure. Simone's heart was broken all those years ago, so it's understandable that when Nick returns to her she's hesitant and won't risk being vulnerable yet again. He's quick to set the record straight and make his intentions clear.
“I want everything, Simone. And this time, I’m going to keep it.”One of the things I loved most about this couple's story is that Nick, while insistent, is understanding of Simone's hesitancy and is completely and openly honest with her about his reason for leaving her a century earlier, how that impacted him and his feelings now. Loved it! There was a lot to love in this installment. Aside from the pairing, Simone's heading to a fight-for-your-life trial and familial revelations abound.
“Everything I am or will ever be belongs solely to you.”
Kate Daniels captures another one!
Completion Post
Shelf: Series
Book: Wildfire
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Hidden Legacy #3
Date Finished: 5/5/19
Rating: ★★★★★
How it fits: Shelved 124x; 391 pgs
Review: I'm just gonna say this right off the bat. If (view spoiler) is freaking Caesar, I am going to throw whichever book finally reveals his secret identity across the room. Caesar better be somebody we haven't met yet. Somebody who is so nefarious and living in the shadows that we can't possibly know him. Since we're moving on to Catalina's story next, maybe he can be Count Kissy Face's dad. But NOT who I think that epilogue was trying to make me think it is. (grumble, grumble ... stupid epilogues ... )
Melissa wrote: "Completion Post
Shelf: Series
Book: Wildfire
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Hidden Legacy #3
Date Finished: 5/5/19
Rating: ★★★★★
How it..."
I didn’t even think about that person being Caesar. My mind instantly went to (view spoiler) because of the line about being bored. They also said it earlier in the book during the hospital scene
That drove me crazy, too. LOL!
The boredom line is exactly what made me think of who I thought because of something he said in the first book. Well, good. I must have missed the clue you caught. Also good that maybe there are possibilities. That makes me feel better.
Ilona did say in one of the blogs that it was pretty obvious who Caesar was from the epilogue. So ........... LOL
Well, I probably need to re-read the whole series again, this time slower because I know how I am ... speed reading because I have to know what happens next - that sometimes important details get jumbled. Darn, more time with Nevada & Mad Rogan ... what a hardship!
Shelf: Series
Rating: ★★★★
Finished: 5/7/19
Review:
A good start! My husband has been wanting me to start this series for a long time so it is about time. I am glad I got to it. Only thing is I wish we knew more about what was going on. They are on the run and even through they are on the run they are very innocent in the world. That will happen when you were taken from a baby till now in captivity and barely given the basics. Because of that I worry for Angel I see her being turned evil not because she wants to but because she is manipulated that way. Of course I love Fang he's quiet and brooding who doesn't like a good silent brooding type. For a good amount of novel I felt like i wasn't given enough information. Now to watch the movie that everyone seemed to hate. I have to see why this is such a low rated film.
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Shelf: Alpha Male
Rating: ★★★★★
Finished: 4/25/19
Review:
Omg I am so mad at myself for waiting on this book! I waited because I thought Charlie would change since she didn't remember herself. I thought it would read differently but noooo it was still all her it made me think of the earlier books when she was still so new to her powers. I am worried for Reyes in the future and for Charlie of course. I hope they make it through the battles to come. At first I was wondering why they were letting her find her way because everyone was there for her Cookie, Bob, Reyes, Angel, and some others. I still don't really know why they didn't push her to learn who she is. I know they were worried about pushing her since she had to give up something that traumatized her and they were letting her find her way but still. I feel like she had a lot of anxiety with out anyone to really help her.