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I just got my thread for Tower teams!Mordor Seekers...sadly I didn't see any of you on my team...
Sadness!! However, that means that the rest of the PMs should be out shortly. Exciting exciting!!
Another thing that's exciting, is that I have a review for this book even before Friday (my time)*** Shadow and Bone
I spent too much of the early half of this book beating my head against a desk to say that I loved this book. It's not that this is a badly written book, so much, that it's not anything particularly special. I remember feeling the same thing when I was reading Throne of Glass #1. Particularly as Veronica Roth boasts this novel as 'unlike anything she's ever read'. However, there were many elements in the second half that were highly enjoyable. Enjoyable enough that I would consider reading the second book in this series.
Alina is an orphan who discovers an untapped well of magic within her at the point where she would otherwise die. As probably predicted, this changes her life. Suddenly, she is thrown from poverty and the army, into stately life among courtiers and royalty. And the Darkling.
For some reason, I never quite liked the Darkling. There were things about him, such as his manoeuvring of the amazing Grisha Genya that made me see him as conniving even before I had any reason to do so. It seems as though I'm in the minority here. However, I was very glad when it came to the middle of the book and Alina's childhood friend Mal came back into the fore.
Bardugo's descriptions of Ravka and the various powers that Grisha have was glossed over and fairly confusing very early on in the book. There was a lot of new information given in order to understand this book, and I think it could do with a second reading cause I felt completely lost for more than the first 50 pages. After that, particularly during the descriptions of Mal and Alina tracking the Morazova herd, descriptions of Ravka flowed freely and beautiful.
For whatever reason, I'm happy to go into the next book hoping the writing is more alike to that in the second part of Shadow and Bone.
:( none of us are together in th Tower teams challenge!
Ah, but that's okay, there is a lot of in talking between teams for this game. It goes on for ages.
For me, it's Wednesday, but yes, hard to believe! Although, I do have today off for an interview so extra reading time I wouldn't usually have ;)
...Nicole I did see you...River Sprites
Yes indeed. Found it in between our posts on this group!
Abbie wrote: "...Nicole I did see you...River Sprites"I only happened to see you name cause my friend Greta is in your group, and I clicked on my feed to see what group she got.
There are too many teams to hunt everyone down!
I use to love that show as a kid!
Oh I asked to be with Greta. I didn't know you were friends too. We tend to read historical fiction together.
Nicole wrote: "Oh I asked to be with Greta. I didn't know you were friends too. We tend to read historical fiction together."Yes, we are Mods together over at A Million More Pages Group.
I just signed up yesterday:) I will let you know my group name when I get assigned.
Great Ashley...I guess we pretty much cornered you...
Are we ready for our last roll in the morning? It looks like there are several contenders to finish this week.
Looks that way....but some times you never know!
Waiting for Catherine before I roll, I will try to stop by at my lunch today.
Finished
Stand alone
Rate: 5 stars
Review: very cute romance.....I love the fact that it takes place in Provence region :)
Abbie...is it ok how I have it? I'll expand on review...but I'm working all day today.
It should be. I will post. Thanks!
Rolled 4 &4 =8Moving to spot 68
Midnight Serial KillersRoll Nine: 8
Spot:68
Requirements:Read a Number 6, read a number 8, Read a number 68, or T title.
Books & Reviews:
Abbie:Three Wishes(T)
Sheila:Terrified(T)
-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Ashley(Temptation(T)
-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Catherine (TBA)
Nicole:Last Sacrifice
I'll go with the T title this week. I'm reading
Terrified by Kevin O'Brienso far really creepy, just in time for Halloween.
I'm going with T title :)either
or
..both T :)
Week 9: Spot 68: alternative T book5 stars Finished 10/25
Terrified by Kevin O'BrienKevin O'Brien has fast become one of my favorite authors in the last year and this book was no disappointment.
Lisa has fallen in love with the perfect man. A young charismatic doctor. 4 months after the wedding the dream has turned into a nightmare. Dr. Glenn Swann has a very dark side and Lisa realizes she needs to escape, to disappear.
A body is found and identified as Lisa and Glenn goes to prison for her death. Meanwhile Lisa has started a new life in hiding. 14 years later DNA proves that the body isn't Lisa and Glenn is out and on the hunt.
A great terrifying stalker story. I give it 5 stars
sounds good Sheila! I've been meaning to try one of his books.
I am a Balefire Dragon...RRROOOAAARRRR! lol
Haha! Good for you! We care both a FIRE team!
Congrats, Ashley!Sorry I was so late in checking in this week for what I'll be reading. I'm catching up on all my notifications right now.
I'll be reading Last Sacrifice which is a #6 in a series.
Here is a team challenge in one of my groups if anyone is interested, starts Jan 1st https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Finished
. ♥♥♥♥This was a fast and easy read, and it kept me interested. Alexis starts working for a hotel owned by a billionaire, Bryce. Alexis and Bryce immediately notice chemistry between them, but Alexis is married. She has to choose between the two. This was good for a romance/erotica book. I would read the next in the series.
Oh Abbie, you are a cruel temptress. I Zak thinking of joining your challenge.
Haha, I can't help it. I love group challenages! This one is almost over....sadly...seems to have gone by way too fast!
Abbie...you are an evil temptress!! I just added myself to the list...for more torture!!! lol
You've been a great fearless leader Abbie. Thanks
Thanks!You all have been great to play along side!
It looks like the game is officially over so I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all of you for being great teammates. It's been a pleasure meeting you all.
It was great meeting all of you! I'm sad we are not on each other's teams for team towers, but at least I know I have a few Allies out there lol. Hope to see you in a few buddy reads:)
really?!??! someone got past 75 already? :(
Aw fantastic. I loved that this challenge got so many books off my to read list. And it was great playing with you. Can't wait for the next challenge!
Yes, it has been great reading with you all, and I am sure we shall see each other around! And yes, maybe some buddy reads in Tower!
Hey Nicole..you like historical fiction? Check out my tbr list!! And my historical/historical romance/(some)mystery lists :) I have tons!
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It's always hard to get my family all together at once, we always seem to be missing one or two of us, when we try(I have 1 sister & 4 brothers, & numerous nieces and nephews).
And how great to see some old friends as well.
The picture is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy your family and the great outdoors!