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Sorry to hear that When He Was Wicked kinda stunk for you! I've never actually read any of her books, nor have I read any of Julia London's either, but both authors get mentioned a lot with Elosia James, whom I have read. Here's hoping your pick from the Part of a Series shelf will be better!
I really like Julia Quinn so this was more my dislike of heroine than anything else but it was strong enough to destroy the book. I see you're reading Harry Potter :) Prisoner of Azkaban was one of my favorites from the series.
Gea wrote: "I really like Julia Quinn so this was more my dislike of heroine than anything else but it was strong enough to destroy the book. I see you're reading Harry Potter :) Prisoner of Azkaban was one ..."
'Tis one of my favorites as well, though Order of the Phoenix is a close second!
Start space: Space 11 - St. Charles Place (Now Owned)Rolled: 1-3 -> 4 You rolled 2 dice:
1 3
Timestamp: 2014-10-09 23:44:19 UTC
Landed on: 15 - Pennsylvania Railroad – Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Books:
Minding Molly by Leslie GouldDates Read: 10/9/14 to 10/11/14
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
After reading the first two books in this series, I was so looking forward to reading this installment. However, I didn't enjoy it as much as those previous ones. It's listed as being inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, but I honestly couldn't see it. I also found myself hating how much the characters waffled amongst themselves as to whom to love. I really hated the character of Bea! Molly was also easy to dislike, though I could understand her reasons behind her actions. It just got very annoying just how much she jumped to conclusions. While this was an interesting read, I thought it wasn't as good as the prior reads, and I am now hesitant to read the final book in the series.
Space: 34 - Pennsylvania AvenueBook:
Read: 11-Oct-2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
When I first saw this book I really liked the blurb but the cover is so awful that it took me quite a while to get to the book. It was a bit different than my usual reading but overall it was a rather good book and I was sad to learn the author has passed away this summer and won't be able to finish the series.
Book:
Read: 11-Oct-2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This was yet another good book from the author and I liked it even more than her Until series. Her writing reminded me so much of Kristen Ashley books that I had to double check with my memory if Kai in this book was not Mace from KA Rock Chick series (they're both Hawaian and after reading so many books I got really confused). It's great that his book is next and I can't wait for it.
Start space: 34 - Pennsylvania AvenueRolled: 3-5 -> 8
Landed on: 2 - Community Chest
Rolled: 4-1 -> 5
5. Go Directly to Jail
Landed on: Jail - Read a book where a character is arrested or has been in jail. Book for this need to be 150 pages or more.
Book:
OR
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Gea wrote: "Start space: 34 - Pennsylvania AvenueRolled: 3-5 -> 8
Landed on: 2 - Community Chest
Rolled: 4-1 -> 5
5. Go Directly to Jail
Landed on: Jail - Read a book where a character is arrested or has bee..."
Bummer! I always hated the Go to Jail cards!
Updated this post to make Pennsylvania Railroad an owned property and giving me a monopoly on the railroads.
Start space: Space 15 - Pennsylvania Railroad (Now Owned)Rolled: 6-2 -> 8 You rolled 2 dice:
6 2
Timestamp: 2014-10-11 19:32:19 UTC
Landed on: 23 - Indiana Avenue - 5 Stars - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
Books:
Law Man by Kristen Ashley (found on page 7 of the shelf)Dates Read: 10/14/14
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
My review for this is very long, so in the interest of space, I put it behind a spoiler. (view spoiler)
Start space: Space 23 - Indiana Avenue (Now Owned)Rolled: 1-4 -> 5 You rolled 2 dice:
1 4
Timestamp: 2014-10-15 01:07:00 UTC
Landed on: 28 - Water Works – Read a book that makes you cry. Books have to be 150 pages or more.
Books:
Defying the Odds by Kele Moon (found on page 3 of the Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances list)Dates Read: 10/16/14
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I remember downloading this a while ago, for free or at most $1, not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. I read this for a tear-jerker element, but while I did get a bit misty eyed, no tears fell. I was, however, very touched by some of Clay's actions, and even Romeo's to a degree. I found it very easy to identify with Melody, and even Clay to an extent. While this is a shorter story, it is very much a completed story and an erotic one as well! I'm on the lookout for other books in this series!
Space: JailBook:
Read: 16-Oct-2014
Rating: ★★★
Review:
All of Catherine Anderson's books sound very good to me but it shows they were written quite a while ago and they are too long for my tastes. It would be perfect if I could read them in Slovene but as not one of them has been translated they don't receive high ratings from me just like this one didn't.
I was caught up in re-reading most of the books from my favorite author - Jamie Begley this week and it took me even longer than usual to read the required book :( I just remembered when I finished my book that one of hers has a hero who was in prison but it was too late to switch books - it would have saved me a lot of grief.
Start space: JailRolled: 5-3 -> 8
Landed on: 18 - Tennessee Avenue - 2012 Shelf Must read 1 book to own.
Book:
Read: 17-Oct-2014
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was yet another HP book that I'm happy to get off my TBR but it was nothing special. This was the first book from Maggie Cox that I read and it probably won't be the last one if I ever need a specific book for a challenge again.
Gea wrote: "I just remembered when I finished my book that one of hers has a hero who was in prison but it was too late to switch books - it would have saved me a lot of grief."LOL, I hate when that happens!
Gea, I think you missed this post where I made Pennsylvania Railroad an owned property, giving me a monopoly on the railroads.
Ups, sorry, I corrected the post. Thanks for noticing :)
Gea wrote: "Ups, sorry, I corrected the post. Thanks for noticing :)"Not a problem!
Updated this post to make Water Works an owned property. According to the Q&A for this, it can be a book that you get choked up on, a book that made you cry before, or a book that has made others cry. I found this book on page 3 of the Cry, tear-jerker romances list (link to list in above mentioned post).
Start space: Space 28 - Water Works (Now Owned)Rolled: 5-3 -> 8 You rolled 2 dice:
5 3
Timestamp: 2014-10-17 03:54:31 UTC
Landed on: 36 - Chance – there are 12 cards for each. If a player lands on one of those spots they will roll the dice a second time and then would “pull” the corresponding card and do whatever it says on the card. Once a card is used, it will be out of play unless needed to finish the game. Books for this would need to be at least 150 pages.
My roll for this: You rolled 2 dice:
6 6
Timestamp: 2014-10-17 03:55:25 UTC
12. Pay For School - Read a book that takes place in a school or where someone goes to school.
Books:
Monster High by Lisi HarrisonDates Read: 10/17/14
Rating: 1 star
Review:
I really hated this book and was thankful it was a short read! It read as if all the students in the school were rich and snobbish. I wasn't able to connect with any of them at all, even though I'm not really the target audience! Even my daughter, who is in the target audience, disliked the book! The story was uninteresting at best and was often very confusing, especially with the constant PoV changes. I did get a chuckle out of the "Monster World Lives Among Us!" situation, but it wasn't enough to save the book from a one star rating. My daughter recommended that I read one of the Ever After High books, as she believes they are much better than this is.
Finished my book, review in this postStart space: 18 - Tennessee Avenue
Rolled: 5-1 -> 6
Landed on: 24 - Illnois Avenue - Re-Read Shelf Must read 1 book to own.
Book: TBD
Start space: Space 36 - Chance (Pay for School now removed from play unless needed)Rolled: 5-6 -> 11 You rolled 2 dice:
5 6
Timestamp: 2014-10-18 19:13:34 UTC
Landed on: 7 - Chance – there are 12 cards for each. If a player lands on one of those spots they will roll the dice a second time and then would “pull” the corresponding card and do whatever it says on the card. Once a card is used, it will be out of play unless needed to finish the game. Books for this would need to be at least 150 pages.
My roll for this: You rolled 2 dice:
6 1
Timestamp: 2014-10-18 19:26:09 UTC
7. Sing A Long - Read a book with a musician
Books:
Lick by Kylie ScottDates Read: 10/20/14
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This book was recommended in Eloisa James' newsletter, and while I don't normally enjoy New Adult Romance, the premise of this book sounded interesting enough that I took a chance and spent more than I like to on a Kindle book and bought it. I found it to be a quick read, with an interesting start, but it does suffer from much of the angst that is typical of a New Adult Romance novel. The couple does some pretty stupid things throughout the course of the book, often times shoving the other person away, sometimes justifiably. What I liked about this story is that the characters, while sometimes acting stupidly, were very detailed and easy to connect to. Likewise, the supporting characters were also richly detailed, and I'm interested in seeing more of the band mates themselves. Their dynamic reminded me of Olivia Cunning's Sinners on Tour series, just a more angsty version of them. I liked the book enough to pick up the second one in the series, so hopefully it will improve!
Updated this post to remove the Read a Book with a Musician Chance Card from play unless needed to finish the game.
Start space: Space 7 - Chance (Sing A Long now removed from play unless needed)Rolled: 4-1 -> 5 You rolled 2 dice:
4 1
Timestamp: 2014-10-21 15:04:28 UTC
Landed on: 12 - Electric Company – Read a book where the characters have electric chemistry.
Books:
Jinx by Jennifer Estep (This is a re-read for me!)Dates Read: 10/21/14 to 10/23/14
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Original review:
This is by far my favorite Bigtime novel! I love how Bella really is an anti-hero, in part because she can't control the superpower she has. I loved how this book showcased heroes and villains that weren't that much more than a gadget based hero or villain, because their powers didn't allow for much more than that. The love story between Bella and Debonair was very sweet and poignant, as was the relationship between Joanne and Berkley. It also showcased that the series was growing into its own, from its somewhat rocky beginnings. I'm just sorry that the publisher decided to kill the series after this book! With the author's busy schedule, we haven't seen too many new books from this series, and this reader misses it greatly!
Re-read Review:
This book pretty much is an all time favorite read for me, one of those comfort reads that everyone has. Bella's luck superpower often manifests as static electricity, making it a perfect read for the Electric Company utility! I still enjoy reading about Debonair's devotion to Bella, and how Joanne goes from rich society wife to pissed off kidnapping victim, then to elegant and devoted widow. It is still my all time favorite to the Bigtime series and just a favorite read in general.
Updated this post to make Electric Company an owned property for me and giving me a monopoly on the utilities.
First roll was You rolled 2 dice: 3 4 Timestamp: 2014-10-23 18:08:31 UTC, which is a 7 and landing me on New York Avenue. I currently own that, so am re-rolling.
Start space: Space 19 - New York Avenue (Currently owned by Trea)Rolled: 2-6 -> 8 You rolled 2 dice:
2 6
Timestamp: 2014-10-23 18:11:32 UTC
Landed on: 27 - Ventnor Avenue - Library Books - Must read 2 book to own. Must read 4 books if the property is owned.
Books:
Cress by Marissa Meyer and
Rainshadow Road by Lisa KleypasDates Read Book 1: 10/26/14 to 11/2/14
Dates Read Book 2: 11/4/14 to 11/7/14
Rating Book 1: 2 stars
Rating Book 2: 5 stars
Review Book 1:
Finally, I'm finished! I wanted to say I hated this book, but the fact that it kept pulling me back in kept me from giving this a one star rating. I found it very boring, and the character of Cress was very lackluster. While I understand that she was raised alone, the fact that she wasn't attempting to overcome her fears was a major stumbling block for me. Her infatuation with Thorne also bordered on sycophantic and childish, not really a romantic bent to the story as I am sure it was intended to be. Thorne was supposed to be an anti-hero, and while he did do that to a small degree, he was mostly just scenery to me. It took me a week to read this, and I wound up reading several other books while reading this one. Short of challenges, I doubt I will continuing with the series in the immediate future.
Review Book 2:
This book was awesome! When I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it! I found it to be a very touching story, about how to move past betrayals of so many different kinds. Lucy was a very down to earth, no-nonsense character, and yet she had a bit of the magical about her as well. Sam likewise had a touch of magic to him as well, but he was very much a tortured soul at heart. The romance between these to was like watching something blossom or a good work of art take shape. The writing really drew me in and I truly enjoyed the book. I will be getting a copy of it for my Kindle asap, and I have already recommended it to others!
Start space: Space 27 - Ventnor Avenue (Now owned)Rolled: 5-5 -> 10 You rolled 2 dice:
5 5
Timestamp: 2014-11-07 23:05:01 UTC
Landed on: 37 - Park Place - Never Finished Shelf - Must read 3 book to own. Must read 5 books if the property is owned.
Books:
A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton (found on page 87 of the shelf),
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire (found on page 34 of the shelf),
Soulless by Gail Carriger (found on page 6 of the shelf)Dates Read Book 1: 11/16/14 to 11/19/14
Dates Read Book 2: 11/21/14 to 11/23/14
Dates Read Book 3: 11/25/14 to 11/27/14
Rating Book 1: 4 stars
Rating Book 2: 1 stars
Rating Book 3: 2 stars
Review Book 1:
This was a very interesting introduction to this series. Many times I heard that the author's other character series, Anita Blake, was getting to sexually motivated, and I got to the point where I was agreeing with it, but then this series debuted. Being a book about fae, I was immediately interested. However, this book is not for the faint of heart. The author takes all the sexuality of the Anita Blake books and magnifies it by a factor of at least 20. The entire plot is a sexually motivated one, making for an extremely erotic read. Yet, it is through this eroticism and sexuality that the readers learn about the characters and begins to identify with them. Meredith is a very strong willed character, and the men she surrounds herself with run the spectrum from being equally as strong willed as she is, to being very submissive to her. I found it interesting to see how she responded to each of them. This book was one that set up the themes and plots for subsequent books, so while interesting, does not give us much to go on plot-wise. There was a lot of world building done in this book, which was also intriguing to read about. I have a feeling that these books will build on one another heavily and will need to be read in order and not as stand-alones. I think, though, that the series is worth continuing with.
Review Book 2:
The premise of this book seemed interesting, and the writing was technically good, but I wound up just not enjoying this book! While written in first person, it did a lot of telling us what is happening, not showing us through dialogue and action. I also got disgusted with the heroine very early on, and that colored the rest of my interactions with her. Being a mother, I could not believe that she would be so callous as to not fight to be in her child's life now that she had been freed from her unwelcomed prison, no matter how much she felt that she didn't deserve to have her child. The fiancé I can see, the child? I'd fight tooth and nail to be in my kid's life if the same had happened to me, so why couldn't Toby? I had no respect for her after that. The mystery was mildly interesting, but with how boring the rest of the book was, I couldn't bring myself to care about it. This is a series and author I will avoid in the future!
Review Book 3:
I went into this with high hopes, as so many people I've met here on GoodReads have enjoyed this book, but in the end, I was disappointed in it. I enjoyed bits and pieces of the overall book, which has saved it from a one star rating, but not enough to really get in and care about the characters. In starting this book, we're given a very sketchy framework of the background of the characters. I wanted to know why this character was "soulless", and how she could be so moral without it. That nagged at me the entire time I was reading this, proving very distracting! I hated how the main heroine kept harping on being soulless, like we hadn't heard about it two pages prior. I did like the steampunk elements to the book, though they weren't very well developed enough to be called steampunk. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for the story, and I'll probably try to go and revisit it, but I was disappointed overall.
Gea, are you still able to play? I haven't seen you update lately, so am wondering if things have gotten too busy for you to play. If so, just let me know and we can call it done as is.
Updated this post to make Park Place an owned property.Gea, I haven't heard back from you about my post above, and you haven't updated your Illinois Avenue post in a month or so, so I'm going to assume life got crazy busy for you. As I'm having trouble finding as much reading time as I used to, I'm going to call the game finished. I'm going to suggest that you take all unowned properties currently available, giving you 13 total properties and me 14 with my completion and ownership of Park Place.
I had a blast playing this and hope that things slow down a bit for you soon so you can find time to read and relax!
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Books mentioned in this topic
A Kiss of Shadows (other topics)Rosemary and Rue (other topics)
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Eloisa James (other topics)Olivia Cunning (other topics)
Rolled: 4-4 -> 8
Landed on: 34 - Pennsylvania Avenue - Part of a Series Shelf - Must read 2 book to own.
Books: