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R4: SSS First Place Readers (1)
Our next roll potential spots :)roll a 1: spot 21
can read a 2nd
a 1st
a standalone
Author that's name starts with i
roll a 2: spot 22
can read a 2nd
book set in Australia
roll a 3: spot 23
can read a 2nd
a 3rd
cover that's at least 50% yellow
roll a 4: spot 24
can read a 2nd
a 4th
book published in 2010
roll a 5: spot 25
can read a 2nd
a 5th
a book off of the reviewed shelf
roll a 6: spot 26
can read a 2nd
a 6th
or a title that starts with E
Spot 20:Read:
Finished: 09/17/14
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Seven turns (Pernese years) have past since the Threads began falling on Pern. When Lessa went between times to bring dragonriders forward in time to help with the onslaught, all of Pern cheered, but now the Oldtimers demands and staunch traditionalism have caused deep divides between Weyr, Hold, and Craft. Can Lessa, F'lar, and F'nor ease these men from long ago into a new time, with new customs and relationships? Also, what secrets does the Southern Continent hold, and how can dragonriders use these discovers to possibly end the fall of Threads forever? The second adventure in the Dragonriders of Pern series delves even further into the world of Pern, as the characters discover more about the ancient past of their planet, even as they look forward to best manage their future.
Good job peeps! We're free to roll in an hour :)
Okay Folks we rolled a 3, and is on Spot 23
spot 23can read a 2nd
a 3rd
cover that's at least 50% yellow
I'm going with a 3rd
Great job, everyone!! I'm looking to see what I will read!
Spot 23: 50% Yellow.Going with
I haven't quite decided yet - I'm probably going to read
which is #3 in the Unfinished Hero series.Just a heads up - I have an event that I have to present at on Friday and all day Saturday - so I may be a little late with my book. I will try and get it done by Sunday morning. Sorry for the this!
Spot 23:
3 stars
9/19/2014
Review:
I honestly don't know how to rate this. On one hand I really liked the premise of the story. Loved the family issue, in the next I felt part of the writing had been disconnected. The dual pov easily was disconcerting because you never knew who said what. I'll have too think hard for a proper review.
Thanks for the heads up Leslie! Good job Mika! I'm starting mine today and should be done tonight.
Thanks Jenne, I needed that out the way, it was pretty long.
Spot 23:Read:
by Kate SeRineFinished: 9/19/14
Rating: ★★★
Review:
3.5
While this was good it wasn't great. Something was missing for me. The heroes in this series are so very drool worthy and Nicky Blue-eyes was no exception. What I enjoy most about this series is seeing what the tales are up to in the here and now. We get to meet Rumplestiskein in this one and he's a gay jeweler that will crack you up. And let's not forget the 3 little pigs who now are in the business of disposing bodies when they're not being sued for building shoddy houses lol. All in all an ok read it could of been better though.
I might be changing my book. Not feeling ready for another KA book yet. But unfortunately I won't be able to start it until this afternoon. Sorry about that, Team! But this one should be a pretty quick read. As soon as I am finished I will post and all the reviews and roll.Geaux Tigers!!!
Thanks for the update Leslie :)Nothing is worse than wondering when a review will be in and we can roll lol, so I appreciate you keeping us updated.
Training is over and I am headed to BN with hubby to get some reading in before game time. But I will keep reading while watching football. It's great to be a multi tasker!!And I agree Jenne!
I am reading
which fits for yellow cover.
Spot 23:Read:
by Gregory MaguireFinished: 09/20/14
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This is the story of Liir, a young man who may (or may not) be the son of Elphaba, better known as the Wicked Witch of the West. The story begins when a traveling party discovers Liir close to death. He's taken to a nearby mauntery (sort of like an Oz convent) where a young novice, Candle, plays music for him. The music seems to awaken the mind of Liir, if not his body, and the reader learns of the last ten years, from the death of Elphaba to the terrifying creatures that have been terrorizing Oz and have left Liir at death's door. Many of Oz's favorite characters show up (from L. Frank Baum's original world and Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West), as well as fascinating new characters. I wasn't in love with this book, but I'm interested enough to continue the series.
Spot 23: Yellow Cover
9/21/14 4★
Review:
This is #2 in the series and having read a few of them out of order is it's nice to start at the beginning and find out where everyone started. This one has a little creepy feel to it but it's very interesting storyline and kept me interested throughout. It's a pretty quick read and I really wasn't sure where she was going to go with it.
Good morning Team!! I posted our reviews and rolled the dice.I rolled a 3 and our new space is 26: Title E
So we can read a #2 in a series, a #6 in a series, a #26 in a series or a book with a title that begins with E.
Let the searching begin!
Fast reading Leslie! I'm gonna decide in just a bit what I'll be reading :)
I was so worn out after the training that I just came home and vegged. And then the football game was horrible so I stopped watching. All contributed to lovely reading time. I think I'll be reading
#6 in the Pennyroyal Green series
Going to go with #2 in a series and choose
I was so worn out after the training that I just came home and vegged. And then the football game was horrible so I stopped watching. All contributed to lovely reading time. I think I'll be reading
#6 in the Pennyroyal Green series
Sorry about your game:(At least your saints are winning!
I'm gonna go with the second in the breeds series.
So I have to change my book again - I realized that I haven't read #5 yet. Ugh.
Spot 26:
5 stars
9/22/14
Review: This is the second installment into the re-released edition. I absolutely loved this one. Hsin becomes extremely more human in this one. We see a while new side of him and he was a 28 yr old virgin. I seem that coming a mile away. Boyd, Boyd, sweet Boyd. He rocked Sin's live bad. The mission went all around, but spending a year in Mexico definitely changed them. It had me on the edge of my seat all throughout the book.
Glad you liked your book Mika!I started mine last night and hope to be finished tonight.
Spot 26:Read:
by Lora LeighFinished: 9/23/14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
3.75
These are good for when you're in the mood for a mindless and hot read. Kinda like junk food when you're slightly hungry lol. Will I ever adore this series, preorder it, no. But I will continue it when I've overdosed on heavier reads, yes.
Thanks, Jenne!! Yes - the Saints won!! Who Dat!!I'm reading
#2 in the Duchess Diaries series
How are y'alls reads coming along Theo and Leslie?
Spot 26:Read:
by Gennifer CholdenkoFinished: 09/24/14
Rating: 4 stars
Review: It's 1935 and Moose Flanagan lives on Alcatraz Island, just like Al Capone. Only Moose doesn't live on Alcatraz because he's a criminal. His dad is an electrician and prison guard, and like most of the men who work on the island, he and his family live there too. In the first book, Moose settles into this new world, and even gets Capone to do him a favor, but now Capone wants the favor returned. Moose has to learn to navigate a world that's getting increasingly tricky, not only because of the gangster, but also because his friends are all mad at him, and he's dealing with the guilt of enjoying having his mom all to himself (now that his developmentally-challenged sister is living at a special school in San Francisco). The author has clearly done her research, and includes a note at the end of the novel describing some of her sources of inspiration, including interviews with those who, like Moose, grew up on the island.
I just finished mine but my computer is nt working at the moment. Hubby is working on it. Can I write a review and just not have a link?
Finished How to Pursue a Princess. 9/24/14 4 stars.#2 Duchess Diaries
Review:
This was a sweet, fairytale romance with a sexy Prince for a hero and a dtermined Cinderella ish heroine. Easy to read, interesting side characters and a few laughs. Karen Hawkins is always enjoyable!
Love having the mod as our captain LOL!
We rolled a 6 team!!! We on Spot 32.
Spot 32I'm going with a second in the series with
What Leslie said :)The alternate is the 3 star shelf (on the app so can't link)
I'm going with the 3rd in the ever bound series.
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Finished: 9/16/14
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
4.5
So reasons you should read these books:
A) It's all sorts of awesome snarkiness, Malice anyone lol
B) How many times can a group of teens outsmart the military, a secret medical research group, and most importantly of all zombies!
C) Throw in a little dash of young love *sighs*
D) Next mix a little family drama into the story
And voila you have an awesome book that'll keep you turning the pages with a silly grin on your face!