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Spot 40 Rolled 2 New Spot 42Alternative #42~Author E
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Spot 42
by Emma Jean HoffmanFinished:10/13/14
Rating:1 Star
Review:I loved the concept of the story. But it was the lead female character that made me hate the book with passion. She was nothing but a whiny little baby. The secondary characters I liked but couldn't make up for lead character. I hate giving out low ratings but in this case I had no choice.
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Good night y'all.
Spot 42The Cold Room by J.T. Ellison (Taylor Jackson #4)
Finished: 10/15/14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Another good book in this series. I wasn't crazy about the first book, but I am beginning to enjoy them more and more as I read. I really like the protagonist, Taylor Jackson. While she does have a bit of baggage in her past, she doesn't go on and on about it like many female detectives in novels. I also like how her boyfriend doesn't keep trying to make her quit her job, which seems to be another common theme with female detectives.
In this book, we find out the name of the killer in the very beginning, and continue to learn more background information as Taylor tries to find him. Simultaneously, Taylor continues to be watched by another serial killer, the Pretender, who was featured in the second book. I don't mind having the Pretender in the background of these novels, but I have a feeling the author is building up to a big ending with this story line, and I'm hoping she finds a way to make him a little more interesting before devoting an entire book to him. I have the next novel, The Immortals, on my shelf and can't wait to read it!
Sorry to hear that your book sucked. I hate when that happens to me. Better Luck next time! Thanks Angie, luckily I am quiet easy to please so I don't read a lot of books I don't like. I needed a Q for my title A-Z challenge which is why I picked this book.
Standalones do NOT include 1st in series as I previously told the team. Standalones are just that-- Standalones
Sorry that you misunderstood that sentence about standalone Ezi but glad you had another book that fit.
Week 7 (Sunday roll): rolled a 2 ➜ space 42: I will read a #2
The Magician by Michael Scott (The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel #2)Date Finished: 10/12-14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This is my kind of book, though it is more than twice as long as my last book it felt shorter. The twins Josh and Sophie together with Nicholas Flamel and others are fighting mythical creatures. We know who the bad guys are but then again it is not all black and white. I am looking forward to continuing this series.
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Spot: 42
Book: Façade by Nyrae Dawn (Games, Book 2)
Finished: 10/12
Rating & Review: ★★★½.
18 yr old Delaney Cross and her older brother Maddox are still trying to regain their equilibrium after their father's car accident killed a 3 year old boy and their mother attempted suicide. They decided that redemption would begin by gaining the forgiveness of the family their father's accident affected.
When Delaney meets Adrian Westfall, he isn't what she expected. She decided to befriend him before revealing that she is daughter of the man who killed his nephew. The closer they got the harder the secret became and Delaney didnt know if Adrian would forgive her. Could she risk losing his love or could they move forward once she reveals her secret?
I have read 3 new adult books in a row where the MC blamed themselves for everything short of the sun rising every day. That whole martyr thing is starting to feel disingenuous and it overly dramatic.
The audiobook was good, the narrator kept me engaged and how the author told it kept me waiting for the other shoe to drop. It had some twists and certainly explained Adrian's pain. I really felt bad for Adrian, but Delaney's mother was a piece of work. I wonder why the kids never went to see their father in prison and ask him some questions regarding their mother. I hope that Maddox's book explains more about her abusive behavior but that woman was self-centered and horrid.
I am glad Delaney found someone who cared about her other than her brother and I hope Maddox finds peace too.
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Don't mind me just figuring out how to do new functions on my Nook."
Do you like the nook?
I've got Nook HD+ and love it but I never accessed all the features on my NookColor. I'm just pleased I figured out a feature that let's me copy links and then paste them. Which is what I was doing for when I'm away from desktop computer. I've had HD+ since February but I had my NookColor for almost 4 years before upgrading. I'm not as impressed with Amazon's Kindles though. I realize I'm in the minority but it always seemed clumsy to me even though it has many of the features that Nook's do. I've got the Kindle and Overdrive App. I absolutely adore the Overdrive App. It lets me borrow books from two different libraries in my state. Sorry for the long winded answer!
Spot 42 Rolled 1 New Spot 43Alternative #43~Illinois
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Spot 43The Killing Hour by Lisa Gardner (Quincy & Rainie #4)
Finished: 10/18/14
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
soooo good...definitely my favorite book in this series so far. I mean, I went to bed at 11 really tired and ended up finishing the last 200 pages. I'm sure my boyfriend is thrilled since he has to work in the morning! I needed to get to the end because it was literally painful reading about the trap set for the victim. Imagine being in a pit in the middle of a swamp in 100 degree weather with one jug of water...and snakes, mosquitoes and maggots everywhere...not to mention bears. It freaked me out but in a good way.
Spot 43
Finished:10/18/14
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Chace Keaton has been living in a shadow of past deeds some that haunt him and others not of his own making. Faye Goodknight is Carnal Librarian and has always had a thing for Chace. Faye is trying to help a boy living on the streets but has been unsuccessful in her attempts. Someone is murdering people just like Chace's wife Misty. Will the past and present and future collidade? Can Chace catch a killer? Will Chace allow Faye to help him with his past? Your answers await you in Breathe
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You've got Rebecca's book on my name
Alternate reads: Set in Chicago, Illinois
Rise of the Fallen by Donya Lynne Or The Brick Yard by Carol Lynne (both authors surname: Lynne)
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Week 7 (Thursday roll): rolled a 1 ➜ space 43: I will read a #3
Madman's Dance by Jana Oliver (Time Rovers #3)
Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker wrote: "Hey Angie, You've got Rebecca's book on my name
Alternate reads: Set in Chicago, Illinois
Rise of the Fallen by Donya Lynne Or The Brick Yard by [..."
Did you see #2 of Rise of the fallen was on sale for 0.99 at Amazon - might still be!!
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You've got Rebecca's book on my name
Alternate reads: Set in Chicago, Illinois
Rise of the Fallen by Donya Lynne Or..."
I was trying to see if anyone read Rise of the Fallen and enjoyed it. I don't want to buy book 2 if I didn't like book 1.
Thank you Melissa
Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker wrote: "Hey Angie, You've got Rebecca's book on my name
Alternate reads: Set in Chicago, Illinois
Rise of the Fallen by Donya Lynne Or The Brick Yard by [..."
Sorry Ezi, long day.
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You've got Rebecca's book on my name
Alternate reads: Set in Chicago, Illinois
Rise of the Fallen by Donya Lynne Or..."
I make them all the time, not a problem.
thank you for being on top of our group. I hope you have better dice skills in Vegas though, LMAO!
Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker wrote: "Hey Angie, You've got Rebecca's book on my name
Alternate reads: Set in Chicago, Illinois
Rise of the Fallen by [author:Donya..."
I haven't read book 1 yet either - let me know what you think if you go with it for your pick. I bought book 2 - can lend you if you like #1 - I think it's lendable
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You've got Rebecca's book on my name
Alternate reads: Set in Chicago, Illinois
[book:Rise of t..."
I went ahead and donated my $1 to amazon (as if they need it). thank you for the offer though
I am sorry but I will have to change my book. But I think you are still tired after your long day because you have A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with my name in the review post LOL
Week 7 (Thursday roll): rolled a 1 ➜ space 43: I will read a #3
Soulless by Robert J. Crane (The Girl in the Box #3)
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LMAO, Jane that was hilarious
Jane wrote: "I am sorry but I will have to change my book. But I think you are still tired after your long day because you have A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with my name in the review post LOL"Jane, your book is the correct book when I look at from my end. I'll look up a different addition later tonite because I thought it wrong myself. I got to fix the post because it's being wacky.
Post 212 is wacky, lol. I see A Christmas Carol and when I press it that is where I am sent. I like the book and will most likely both read it and watch the Patrick Stewart movie this year as usual. But I don't think it is long enough to count for this challenge :-)
Jane wrote: "Post 212 is wacky, lol. I see A Christmas Carol and when I press it that is where I am sent. I like the book and will most likely both read it and watch the Patrick Stewart movie this year as usual..."When I see it during the edit it's correct. I think GR has the wrong cover for it.
Jane~I figured out what was wrong with the bookcover not enough numbers that's why it was showing A Christmas Carol instead of Madman's Dance.
It is now showing Madman's Dance.But I am sorry to bother you like this as I in post 225 have changed to another book that I am reading instead.
Sorry.
Is looking around really embarrassed.I am so sorry Angie, I am encredible fickle at the moment and just can't make my mind up. I chose a book but then discover I am not in the mood for that book.
But I promise that this next choice will be my last as I have just started it and I never got that far with the other two.
Week 7 (Thursday roll): rolled a 1 ➜ space 43: I will read a #3
The Sorceress: Book 3 by Michael ScottDate Finished: 10/18-14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Another enjoyable book in this series. Nicholas Flamel has brought Sophie and Josh from Paris to London but they are of course still followed by John Dee and the Dark Elders.
Like they met Joan of Arc in Paris, it is Shakespeare they meet in London. I like the way famous people and mythological creatures are a part of this story.
No worries Jane it happens to me too.
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Spot: 43
Book: The Brick Yard by Carol Lynne Book (Set in Chicago, Illinois)
Finished: 10/18
Rating & Review: ★★★½.
Lucky Gunn was a 17 year old who had been so neglected and abused by his meth addict mother that the gym owner Brick invited Lucky to come and stay in one of the small rooms in the gym. At least he wouldn't be walking around with all those bruises and Brick could make sure Lucky would get a meal.
At the gym, Brick Yard, their prized boxer Drayton Cruz was just outted as a gay man, he was quickly losing sponsors. Brick tried to smooth everything over but eventually Dray went into hiding and the boxing community's treatment of Dray left a huge impression on the young Lucky.
6 years later, Brick was diagnosed with stomach and lung cancer, and he couldn't train Lucky anymore. Brick invited Dray to train Lucky and get him to the heights that Dray once achieved. However Dray and Lucky were attracted to each other and that wouldn't be good for Lucky's career. They knew it would boil down to a choice, boxing or Dray.
This story was full of people who wanted to matter to someone else and have a safe place. While it had a lot of sad parts but a lot of understated kindness. Brick's impact in their community was subtle, and yet so significant. I also like how Mac and the people Brick helped tried to pay it forward. Lucky's mother was a horrible mother and I really think if Brick hadn't rescued Lucky, he would have died. Dray prior to Lucky was naive, but he really grew up after the outing incident.
I really took away the fact that people took responsibility for others even though they weren't related. Family bonds were forged by need and love, not by blood. It was nice to see people from a bad beginning reach for and find a helping hand on the road to peace and safety.
My only issue was the characters were underdeveloped and we could have used more background information on the main and secondary characters.
Week 8 (Sunday roll): rolled a 4 ➜ space 47: I will read Alternative: Title B
Blood Faerie by India Drummond I am taking part in Dewey's Read-a-Thon and just 3 hours before the roll I started reading a #7 but unfortunately I guess that can't count.
Date Finished: 10/22-14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Okay I have a weakness for Scotland as I have lived there some years and my favourite genre is paranormal. Put these two things together and the likelihood of me enjoying the book is high.
I did like this book about Eilidh, an outcast faerie. She has been avoiding humans while living among them for the last 25 years. Now she has to prevent murders, comitted by another outcast faerie, taking place in Perth. Here she meets Quinton, a policeman, and things develop.
Space 47 Alternative: B TitleThe Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
Finished: 10/22/14
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This book had its ups and downs. The only Tess Gerritsen I have read so far is the entire Rizzoli & Isles series, which is soooo good. This one was completely different, and not what I expected.
First, it was a historical fiction novel about a series of murders in the 1800s. It began in present day with a woman finding a very old human skeleton in her backyard, and was supposed to follow two story lines simultaneously, the present day and the 1800s, but fell short because there were very few chapters focused on the present day story, and the chapters were much shorter. There was a romance going on in the present day, but I didn't care much because it was so under developed.
The main storyline was OK, readable but not up to Rizzoli & Isles standards. I gave it three stars because it was an enjoyable book, but definitely not my favorite from this author.
Spot 47
by P. A. LuptonFinished:10/21/14
Rating:5 Stars
Review:Special Agent Brianna Reece recently moved to Denver from Chicago to join the VICAP team. Brianna is hiding something about herself that she's pyschic. Nathan Donovan has lived a long time but something about Brianna sets his body afire. Someone is murdering young woman without apparent connections. It's up to Brianna and her partner Agent Todd Morrison to stop this crime. Your answers await you in Bound by Blood.
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Reading two books: Best Friends, Fantasy Lovers by Dicey Grenor
And The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes
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Spot 47: Title B
Book: The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes (Alternate read)
Finished: 10/22
Rating & Review: ★★★★½.
I really enjoyed this book despite the mixed reviews.
Alec was dumped by Tyler, his boyfriend of two years and he was depressed because they worked together and now Tyler has a new hottie. Plus Tyler and Alec were planning a charity fundraiser and Alec couldn't handle seeing Tyler and his new piece together. So Alec goes along with his mechanic's lie that Alec and Dylan were together. The problem is Dylan is straight.
But things between Alec and Backup boyfriend Dylan got complicated when a drunk Alec gave Dylan a wild ride in bed and now Dylan is quite curious about how Alec gets down. This begins a journey of exploration and a cute story.
I liked the writing, I liked everyone except Noah. I think he meant well, but he was annoying as a BFF. Dylan's recounting of his past with Rick made me like him even more. This was a really good one.
Spot 47 Rolled 2 New Spot 49
Alternative #49~Author L
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Spot 49
by Lorelai LaBelleFinished:10/23/14
Rating:5 Stars
Review:I really enjoyed this book as you can tell by the rating. The story blew me away with it's depth and how real it was. I was completely sucked into the story and characters from the get go. If you don't mind strong sexual content.
Spot 49Skin by Mo Hayder (Jack Caffery #4)
Finished: 10/25/14
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I'm liking this series more and more with each book. This one was interesting because it was an immediate sequel to the last book, Ritual, occurring just a couple of days later. The characters were developed really well, and I am excited that Jack Caffery has a cooler love interest because I really disliked his old girlfriend. This book also had much less gore than the past three, which is nice.
Week 8 (Thursday roll): rolled a 2 ➜ space 49: I will read Alternative: Author L
The Chosen One by Carol
L
ynch WilliamsDate Finished: 10/25-14
Rating: ★★★
Review:
I was really unsure how to rate this book but it ended on ★★★. It was easy to read but not an easy read. I don't like books about cults as it seems they are always ruled by men and full of abuse. It is not only the women that are ruled and abused in this book, some men might like to make a change but that either cost them their family or their life. It actually seems like the main character, who is 13, has grown up in a loving family albeit it consists of her father, his 3 wives and around 20 siblings.
This book to me doesn't have a happy end though it could be worse.
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Spot: 49
Book: Moon by Laurann Dohner (alternate: Author name: L)
Finished: 10/12
Rating & Review: ★★★½. Phew, I was worried that this one would be like Book 8 which was just a mess of unethical decisions, while this started similar to Obisidan. It was good to see Dr. Joyce "Joy" Yards had more morals and self control.
While 466 (Moon) clearly pursued Joy, she resisted the attraction and didn't return his advances while she was his psychologist. Their relationship started 1 1/2 years later when there was no doctor-patient relationship.
Spot 51
by Lauren N. SharmanFinished:10/26/14
Rating:4 Stars
Review:Gypsy Lance witnessed her mother's murder at the hands of her father Johnny Cooper. Gypsy has always known that her father is searching for her. She's hoping to hide in Hagerstown. McCassey's are known trouble makers around these parts but Gypsy doesn't see it that way. Rebel McCassey can't believe that Gypsy wants to be his friend. How else will Gypsy change Rebel? Your answers await you in No Worries.
Team 2 Tricky Foxes has passed spot 75. This means that the challenge is finished when they finish their books (and the first member has already done that). We can decide ourselves if we want to read our books for this roll or not.Week 9 (Sunday roll): rolled a 2 ➜ space 51: I will read #1
If we read my choice is:
Reckless by Cornelia FunkeDate Finished:
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