September 2009 Reading Challenge

[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

Mel wrote: "
Nichole, Amelia, Stav, you girls won ;)"

Tee hee. ::Doing the peer pressure wench dance::

[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

Tweaking my list a bit.

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (Kelley Anne)
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (DarkHeart) *9/3
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (Jess) *9/6
Lover Awakened by JR Ward (Amelia) *re-read
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Mel)
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Lenore)
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre (Amber)
A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (Michelle M.) *re-read
Where the Heart Is by Ally Blue (Lori) *9/9

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[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

With the aid of a few swapouts, I think I'll have a better chance of getting through this list. One more down...

1. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong (Lu)
2. Staked by J.F. Lewis (Judi)
3. The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason (Tricia)
4. Valiant by Holly Black (Shanon)
5. Witch Craft by Caitlin Kittedge (Lenore) 10 Sep ****
6. Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre (Shazzy)
7. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (Sarah) 06 Sep *****
8. Night Game by Christine Feehan (Judi) 03 Sep *****
9. Night Lost by Lynn Viehl (Uniquely Moi)

[Angie]

Succubus Nights - Richelle Mead (Josie)
Noah - Jacquelyn Frank (Stephanie)
Ectasy - Jacquelyn Frank (Barbara)
Damien - Jacquelyn Frank (Yz)
Another One Bites The Dust - Jennifer Rardin (DarkHeart)
Chosen - PC Cast (Shannon)
In Darkness Reborn - Alexis Morgan (Chills)
At Grave's End - Jeaniene Frost (Sarah)
Elijah - Jacquelyn Frank (Elli)

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[Jessica]

Just wanted to say that I heard everyone ranting about the Night Huntress series and now I'm totally addicted. Thanks everyone!

[The Flooze]

2/9

1. Eyes Like Stars / Shannon
2. Destined for an Early Grave / Her Majesty Mel
3. Ravenous / Jess
4. Red-Headed Stepchild / Shazzy
5. My Soul to Take, Rachel Vincent / Amanda
6. Dead Sexy, Tate Halloway / Ann
7. Glory in Death / Aussie Mel
8. The Accidental Vampire / Amelia
9. Dark Lover / Stav

Dead Sexy is the second in a series that has some great ideas, but doesn't push them to the extremes and suffers as a result. It's good poolside or rainy day fare, but the characters are nothing to obsess over.

[LooLoo]

Jessica wrote: "Just wanted to say that I heard everyone ranting about the Night Huntress series and now I'm totally addicted. Thanks everyone!"
Aren't they great!!!

[Michelle]

1. Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (Diana) 9/12**
2. Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Megan)
3. Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (Kyle)
4. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (Michelle M.) 9/7***
5. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Uniquely Moi)
6. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh (Yz)
7. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (Ann in VA) 9/6 ****
8. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Shannon)
9.Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead (Nita) 9/8****

I finally finished Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts this morning. It took me forever to read. It started out pretty slow, and stayed that way for most of the book in my opinion. With main characters such as a twin brothers (one a vampire and the other a sorcerer), a witch, warrior, and shapeshifter in a addition to time travel, and the threat of the apocalypse, I expected more action. For me, action was really lacking, and predictable as well. I understand that this is the first in the Circle trilogy and that the books get better as they go along. I will read the next two at some point, but I'd rather concentrate on the rest of challenge books right now. I gave it two stars for the plot.

Michelle in TN

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Ok Ladies and Gentlemen--you are supposed to tell us what you think of the book you just finished. How are we supposed to KNOW to rush to our keyboards and order that sucker if you don't tell us how great it is? Come on, give us at least a --it sucked or it was great.

[Mel W]

Looloo, congratulations on finishing all 9 books!

[Mel W]

Update time - September 11

So far we have 64 participants.

Shazzy - 1 book read
Michelle M - 2 books read
Melissa - 3 books read
Michelle in TN - 4 books read
Ann in VA - 7 books read
Shannon - 1 book read
Jo - 1 book read
Amber
Looloo - 9 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Angie - 6 books read
Tonya
Lucy - 2 books read
Jennie - 2 books read
FlibBityFLoob - 3 books read
Wendy - 3 books read
Amanda
Josie - 5 books read
Kelly - 6 books read
Mel W (me) - 3 books read
DarkHeart - 3 books read
K - 2 books read
Sandy - 2 books read
Felicity - 3 books read
Chris - 3 books read
Nita - 2 books read
Shanna - 1 book read
Valerie
Linda Grace - 2 books read
Evangeline
Cherra - 5 books read
Jessica - 7 books read
Lori - 5 books read
Barbara
Shannon
Yz - 2 books read
BJ Rose - 2 books read
Amelia - 5 books read
Token Female Gamer - 1 book read
Tricia - 2 books read
Kristel - 7 books read
Nichole - 3 books read
Jael - 2 books read
Tammy - 1 book read
Lady Ozma
Amy - 5 books read
Mel - 4 books read
Marilyn
Jan - 5 books read
Diana - 3 books read
Emoore0916
Vicci - 3 books read
Heather - 3 books read
Corrupt
Missk2u
Sam - 1 book read
Lu
Trish - 3 books read
Jennifer

The following have signed up since the last update:

Sarahy
BrandyS - 6 books read
Cathy - 1 book read
Carla
Samantha - 2 books read
Jo

Group's running total of books read: 154

To date, one participant has completed the challenge.

Signing up will remain open throughout the entire month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Enjoy your reading, everyone!

Next update will be September 16.

[LooLoo]

Okay, I forgot to tell everyone what I thought of these books so here it goes.


1.Raine by Elizabeth Amber (Reacherfan - although she gave it 1 star) 9/8 *** (really 2.5 stars) This was a bizarre book! Just don't know what to say, much weirder than the first book in the series. I'm still shaking my head.
2.Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (DarkHeart) **** I really enjoyed this. I'm not big on YA but this really roped me in and I've already order the next two in the series.
3.The Sword by Jean Johnson (Amanda) 9/11 *** This was okay. Not the best by far not the worst but I will keep reading the series to see if it improves.
4.The Becoming by Jeanne C. Stein (Jennie) 9/9 **** I really liked this book and think the series has promise. It was very easy and quick to read.
5.Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (Kyle) 9/6 **** I liked this. Of all 9 books this one seem to take the longest to read. I definitely will read the next in the series.
6.Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn (Jess) 9/1 **** This the latest in the series and I enjoyed it. Much better than the book before it.
7.Bengal's Heart by Lora Leigh (Willow Brook) 9/7 *** This was kind of let down. It was okay but it definitely wasn't as good as the last couple in the series and I had a harder time getting into it.
8.Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day(Kaleigha) 9/4 **** This one was pretty good. I think it's the third in the series and one of the better ones.
9.Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (Michelle) 9/3 ***** Loved it, love the series, can't get enough!!!! I'd recommend this book and series to everyone!

[Yz the Whyz]

Great job on completing the challenge, Looloo. Thanks for the feedback on the books too.

[Shannon]

2 DOWN, 7 TO GO!

1. Jen's Shelf: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
2. Shanon's Shelf: Storm Born by Richelle Mead - 9/4 - ★ ★ ★ ★
3. Jan's Shelf: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
4. Winnie's Shelf: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 9/12 - ★ ★ ★ ★
5. Jessi's Shelf: Stray by Rachel Vincent
6. DarkHeart's Shelf: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
7. Jessa Slade's Shelf: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
8. Jess's Shelf: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
9. Felicia's Shelf: Chill Factor by Rachel Caine

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Looloo wrote: "2.Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (DarkHeart) **** I really enjoyed this. I'm not big on YA but this really roped me in and I've already order the next two in the series."

Better order the next one too. There are 4 books so far in the series, and trust me, after reading book 3 "Shadow Kissed" (and in my opinion the best), you will want to read the next one "Blood Promise" straight away.



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[Amelia]

1-Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris(Stav)9/4
2-Moon Called by Patricia Briggs(Mel)9/7
3-Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells(Melodie)9/8
4-Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sans(Jess)9/9
5-Vampire Interrupted by Lynsay Sans(Michelle M)9/11
6-Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr(Samantha)9/12
7-Beyond The Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning (Kelly-Anne)
8-Halfway To The Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Jan)
9-Kiss Of Midnight by Lara Adrian (DarkHeart)

Ok so ..... Ink Exchange is still my favorite book to date. I tire over the Aislinn/Keenan/Seth triangle. This book brought some new and interesting characters and furthered the plot a bit. I like where things are headed. Overall it was decent.

::SPOILERS::

Aislinn should have had faith and known that Seth wouldn't leave her. Her trying to get with Keenan was beyond stupid. It irrtated the shit out of me.

Donia... glad she finally stopped being Keenan's doormat but WTF!? She stabbed Aislinn! Really? Bitch.

Seth ... he kind of annoyed me with his foolishness but I was so glad when he finally didn't just go along with whatever aislinn wanted. He did something for himself. You go boy!

Niall... I wished he were in it more. So far he remains my favorite character...... but who hasn't he slept with!? lmao

Keenan... Never liked him from the start HATE him now. I can't even bring myself to feel bad for his years of struggle and pain. He's a selfish bastard. Can't wait until the tables are turned on him!

Sorcha... I wasn't sure about her at first... I think I like her but it could change quickly. lol

[Ann aka Iftcan]

8 down, 1 to go.

Must Love Hellhounds (Michelle)

Bad Kitty (Shazzy)

Kissing Sin (Melissa Bryan)

Stakes & Stilettos YZ

Tempting Evil Bitten-by-books

Full Moon Rising (Crystal)

Wild Thing (Melissa)

Angels’ blood (Amanda)

Hunting Ground--- from Nita

I FINALLY managed to keep Angels' Blood on the list long enough to get it read. Ok, ok, so it was a last minute replacement for a book that I'm too far down the list on to get from the library (wouldn't have been too far down--except that whoever has it out is already 4 weeks over-due turning it in, and it STILL hasn't been turned in. That's just so annoying.)

I liked the story, event tho I KNEW that there would be a HEA--but I'd expected a slightly different ending to what happened, until almost the end of the story. By that time I'd figured that my first thoughts on how to over-come the difference in mortal/immortal love affairs was by actually BELIEVING the propaganda from the immortal creatures in the books. :o) But I DID like the way it ended--and not because she GOT her guy, but because she got something else that she'd always wanted as well as getting her guy.

Now, do I want to read my last book for the challenge--or go over to reading my OTHER books from the Riley Jensen series?? Sigh, so many books, so little time. (I think we need a 40 hour day--of which we are only required to do something other than reading for say--8 hours each day. :oP)
Maybe then I'd have enough time to get my reading done and still have time to indulge in a few other hobbies.

Ann in VA

[Chris]

4/9 done!

My list:
1. Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder (Yz's list)

2. Angels' Blood - Nalini Singh (Jennie's list) (9/1)
I liked this one...love Singh's writing. I was happy with the ending.
3. The Darkest Night - Gena Showalter (Michelle's list)

4. Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews (Melissa's list)

5. The Smoke Thief - Shana Abé (BJ Rose's list) (9/13)
LOVED this one. Very happy that I got to read it. Can't wait to read the next in the series and might swap it out with one of my other books if I get impatient to read the next one.
6. Grimspace - Ann Aguirre (Amber's list)

7. Halfway to the Grave - Jeaniene Frost (Flib's list) (9/4)
Realllly liked this one, and I can't wait to read the next one.
8. Succubus Blues - Richelle Mead (Josie's list) (9/4)
I actually liked this one a lot more than I thought I was going to half way through it. I liked the ending. And I couldn't figure out who the villain was, so that's always good. :)
9. Dead Until Dark - Charlaine Harris (Ann's list)

I have a trainee at work now that's seriously cutting into my reading time. :) (Yes, I am lucky enough to be able to read at work.)

I also read If Angels Burn by Viehl. I didn't care for it too much. I might swap it in toward the end of the month if I think I'm not going to meet my original challenge, though! LOL

[Wendy]

I've changed one of my books. My nephew bought Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill and had it autographed too. I have to put this into my list because of his thoughtfulness.

3 of 9 complete

1. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter from Felicity 09/02
2.Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sands from Jael
3.Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter from Shawna
4.Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands from Holly
5.The Vampire's Secret By Raven Hart from Cindy G
6.The Eternal Highlander By Hannah Howell&Lynsay Sands from Dreamer
7.City of Bones by Cassandra Clare from Tm
8.Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank from Tm
9.Some Girls Bite A Chicagoland Vampires Novel by Chloe Neill from Sue

[I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com)]

6 Down
The library is really mucking up my progress here...having to switch things around a little.

1. Swallowing Darkness(Meredith Gentry, #7) (Vicci)
2. Dreamfeaver(Sammy)
3. Fae Fever(Jennie)
4. Halfway to the Grave(Ann)
5. One Foot in the Grave(Sarah)
6. At Graves End(Michelle M)
7. Slave to Sensation (Stephanie Julian)
8. Ashes of Midnight (Wendy)
9. Addicted (Brandi S)

Magic Study (Jessica)--is on backup depends on what comes up at the library.

Tasting Fear (Texndahlin)--is very popular at library :-( but I am on the list!

also reading: Dune Road

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1. (Melissa's bookshelf) City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 09/02 ***
2. (Amber's bookshelf) City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare 09/03 ****
3. (Shazzy's bookshelf) City of Glass by Cassandra Clare 09/07 ****
4. (Michelle's bookshelf) One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 09/11 *** 1/2
5. (Michelle M's bookshelf)Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 09/12 ****
6. (Ann's bookshelf) At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 09/13 ****
7. (FlibBityFLooB's bookshelf) Destined for an Early Graveby Jeaniene Frost
8. (Lesley's bookshelf) Marked by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast
9. (Angie's bookshelf) Betrayed by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast


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[FlibBityFLooB]

Well, finally finished up 4/9. It took me a while to get through TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE. It was an interesting and unique read, though. Kind of depressing :(

1. The Time Traveler's Wife from Tonya - Sep 13, ★★★★
2. Magic Burns from Jennie
3. Magic Strikes from Looloo
4. The Hunger Games from Amber
5. Stray from Yz - Sep 6, ★★★★★
6. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) from Nita
7. Dead Until Dark from Lucy
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from Jess - Sep 8, ★★★★★
9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from Melissa - Sep 9, ★★★★★

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[BJ Rose]

4/9

1. Dina: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
2. Melissab: Rapture in Deathby J.D. Robb OR Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
3. Nita: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Sept. 14 5*****
4. Ann: Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik Sept. 4 4****
5.Texndahlin: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
6. Hms: Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
7. Danielle: Artemis Fowl The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer Sept 13 4****
8. Verity: The Dream Thief by Shana Abe
9. Josie: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8 3.5***

Also read this month:
A Light in the Storm by Karen Hesse 4.5****
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 5*****
Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart 5*****
The Scot and I by Elizabeth Thornton 3.5***
The Runaway McBride by Elizabeth Thornton 4****
Fiction Class by Susan Breen 4****
The Case of the Missing Books 3.5***
Mr. Cavendish, I Presume by Julia Quinn 4****
Black Powder War by Naomi Novik 4****

[Michelle]

1. Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (Diana) 9/12**
2. Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Megan)
3. Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (Kyle)
4. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (Michelle M.) 9/7***
5. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Uniquely Moi)
6. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh (Yz)
7. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (Ann in VA) 9/6 ****
8. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Shannon) 9/13*
9.Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead (Nita) 9/8****

I just finished A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole. I'm also reading a Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon, which is moving slowly, and I wanted to read something to break up some of the slowness of that; I know that like Outlander, it'll pick up. Anyway, back to a Hunger Like No Other. For me, it totally lacked any character/relationship growth or development. The hero came across as a lying deranged stalker/psycho abusive boyfriend type, and the heroine naive and indecisive. He hates/wants her, she hates/fears him, and then suddenly they're of the same mind willing to do whatever it takes to be together. I liked the secondary characters in this book much more than the main ones. I've heard that this series gets better with each book. I hope so because I also bought the first three in this series.

Michelle in TN

[Mel]

Wendy wrote: "I've changed one of my books. My nephew bought Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill and had it autographed too. I have to put this into my list because of his thoughtfulness..."

Jeez, that's sweet! I wish I had a nephew like that! :)

Michelle in TN, I have the Kresley Cole book on my list too. I hear such conflicting reviews about it. Some people love it, some people are on your page. I am really curious as to what I'll think of it, but I have Jim Butcher to get through first...

[FlibBityFLooB]

Changing my list again! I'm loving HUNGER GAMES so much, I have to read the sequel. Also, I have some library books I have to return before I go on a business trip in a week. Therefore, I'm playing shuffle :)

1. The Time Traveler's Wife from Tonya - Sep 13, ★★★★
2. The Hunger Games from Amber
3. Catching Fire from Jan
4. Tall, Dark & Hungry from Cindyg
5. Stray from Yz - Sep 6, ★★★★★
6. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) from Nita
7. Dead Until Dark from Lucy
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from Jess - Sep 8, ★★★★★
9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from Melissa - Sep 9, ★★★★★

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[Diana]

4/9

1. Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray (FlibBityFLooB) 9/8/09**
2. Storm Born by Richelle Mead (Mel)
3. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher (Looloo) 9/9/09***
4. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Heather)
5. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (Michelle)
6. Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (Carolyn) 9/14/09****
7. Demon Mistress by Yasmine Galenorn (Marilyn)
8. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning (YZ) 9/3/09***
9. House of Cards by C.E. Murphy (Lori)

Just finished Skin Trade and I have to say I enjoyed it more than some of the last Anita Blake books. There was more of a plot than just sex scenes, however I think she got a little lazy near the end and threw those in at the last minute. I would have enjoyed more background on the bogeymen like she used to do in the earlier books.

[Lucy]

Finally finished Halfway to the Grave - so good! Loved Shiver also. At this pace not sure I will get through my list. 4 books down, 5 to go:

1.Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Kristel)
2.Blood Promise by Richelle Mead (Josie)
3.Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (Alethea)
4.Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (Michelle)
5.Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (Michelle M)
6.Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine (Jan)
7.City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (Amber)
8.Stray by Rachel Vincent (Yz)
9.Guilty Pleasures by LK Hamilton (Kelly)

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[Valerie]

1. Heather Jones: Chosen by P.C. Cast
2. Jan Lewis: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
3. K: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
4. Nita: The Magicians by Lev Grossman 09/07/09
5. Michelle: DreamfeverKaren Marie Moning
6. Shannon: Storm of Visions by Christina Dodd
7. FlibBityFLooB: Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson 09/09/09
8. BJ Rose: Rebel Angels by Libba Bray 09/14/09
9. Yz: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts

Other books read:

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

[The Flooze]

3/9

1. Eyes Like Stars / Shannon
2. Destined for an Early Grave / Her Majesty Mel
3. Ravenous / Jess
4. Red-Headed Stepchild, Jaye Wells / Shazzy
5. My Soul to Take, Rachel Vincent / Amanda
6. Dead Sexy, Tate Halloway / Ann
7. Glory in Death / Aussie Mel
8. The Accidental Vampire / Amelia
9. Dark Lover / Stav

I didn't LOVE Red-Headed Stepchild. But it was entertaining.

[Amelia]

It was Michelle! I've never read that particular take on vamps either.

Stop avioding Dark Lover! lmao

By the by.... I'm currently reading Beyond The Highland Mist and I just have to say this book is cracking me up! :D

[Lori]

Seven down...




1. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Selah March - JenMcJ

2. Custom Ride by K.A. Mitchell - Kassa

3. Merge by Chris Owen - Daisiemae

4. The Center of Earth and Sky by Sean Michael - Akm Miles

5. Under My Skin by M.L. Rhodes - Tangerine_haze

6. Bent by Sean Michael - Lily

7. Entanglements by Fae Sutherland, Marguerite Labbe - Nichem

8. The Curtis Reincarnation by Zathyn Priest - Rossy ***FABULOUS BOOK***

9. Sunshine, Sex and Sunflowers by Carol Lynne - Tasha

10. Roughhousing by Laura Baumbach - Ashley

[Tammy]

Read so far

Undead and Unwed **
Sunshine **
Blood Bound ****
Poison Study ****
Need***
Succubus Blues****
Rebel Angels***

2 More to go

[BJ Rose]

4/9

1. Dina: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
2. Melissab: Rapture in Deathby J.D. Robb OR Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
3. Nita: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Sept. 14 5*****
4. Ann: Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik Sept. 4 4****
5.Texndahlin: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
6. Hms: Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
7. Danielle: Artemis Fowl The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer Sept 13 4****
8. Verity: The Dream Thief by Shana Abe
9. Josie: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8 3.5***

Also read this month:
A Light in the Storm by Karen Hesse 4.5****
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 5*****
Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart 5*****
The Scot and I by Elizabeth Thornton 3.5***
The Runaway McBride by Elizabeth Thornton 4****
Fiction Class by Susan Breen 4****
The Case of the Missing Books 3.5***
Mr. Cavendish, I Presume by Julia Quinn 4****
Black Powder War by Naomi Novik 4****

[Vicci]

4 down 5 to go.
I am switching out the following:

3. Hotter After Midnight from Nita to Magic Burns from Loolo
9. The Summoning from Jo to Magic Strikes from Shazzy

1. Magic Bites from FlibBityFLooB (AudioBook) 9/8 (****)
2. Forbidden Magic from Yz (Ebook)
3. Magic Burns from Looloo (Audiobook) 9/13 (****)
4. Curse the Dawn from Kristel Cambridge (Ebook)
5. Blue Bloods from Lucy (AudioBook) 9/5 (***1/2)
6. Undead and Unwelcome from Melissa (AudioBook) 9/2 (***)
7. Dead and Gone from Cherra (AudioBook)
8. Ghostland from Amber (Ebook)
9. Magic Strikes from Shazzy (Audiobook)

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

Having sat in several sessions with J.F. Lewis at dragoncon, I decided I could no longer put off reading his book. Loved it. An entertaining take on the genre and I look forward to reading the next title.

1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Lu)
2. Staked by J.F. Lewis (Judi) 15 Sep ****
3. The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason (Tricia)
4. Witch Craft by Caitlin Kittedge (Lenore) 10 Sep ****
5. Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre (Shazzy)
6. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (Sarah) 06 Sep *****
7. Night Game by Christine Feehan (Judi) 03 Sep *****
8. Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan (Paula)
9. Deadly Game by Christine Feehan (Shanon)

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[FlibBityFLooB]

I *Loved* the dystopian novel THE HUNGER GAMES. I throughly recommend it to everyone. I'm glad I pre-bought the sequel. Going to start reading it tonight :)

1. The Time Traveler's Wife from Tonya - Sep 13, ★★★★
2. The Hunger Games from Amber - Sep 14, ★★★★★
3. Catching Fire from Jan
4. Tall, Dark & Hungry from Cindyg
5. Stray from Yz - Sep 6, ★★★★★
6. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) from Nita
7. Dead Until Dark from Lucy
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from Jess - Sep 8, ★★★★★
9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from Melissa - Sep 9, ★★★★★

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[Heather]

Two more down, I don't know if I like where this Evernight series is heading. I really enjoyed the books I read outside of my challenge list though!

1.The Awakening -Amanda 9/1
2.Succubus On Top -Josie
3.The Forest of Hands and Teeth -Amber
4. Stargazer -Tammy 9/14
5.The Struggle -Melissa 9/1
6.Untamed -Sam 9/3
7.Storm Born -Michelle
8.Touch the Dark -Jennie
9. If I Stay -Lucy 9/11

Also read so far:
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[Sandy]

3 Done

1. The Devil's Due (Lenore)
2. Blood and Chocolate (Lucy)
3. Kiss of Crimson (Nita)
4. Eve of Darkness (Amber)
5. Some Girls Bite (Michelle)
6. Walking Dead (Michelle M) 9/8
7. Undead and Unwelcome (Lady Ozma)
8. Matters of the Blood (Looloo) 9/14
9. Obsidian Prey (Yz) 9/4

I just finished Matters of the Blood. It was OK but I don't have any desire to read the next book in the series when it comes out.

No way I'm going to finish the challenge this month. Too many other things going on.

[Michelle]

Mel wrote: "Wendy wrote: "I've changed one of my books. My nephew bought Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill and had it autographed too. I have to put this into my list because of his thoughtfulness..."

Jeez, th..."

Mel, as I'm seeing with the reviews, some people really love A Hunger Like No Other. For some reason, I've been extremely critical of the books I've read this month. I'm a diet, just ignore me :-)

[FlibBityFLooB]

Heather wrote: "Two more down, I don't know if I like where this Evernight series is heading."

Heather -- I didn't like the sequel to Evernight as much as the original. I'm not sure I like where the series is headed, either. I will read the next book, though...

[Michelle]

1. Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (Diana) 9/12**
2. Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Megan)
3. Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (Kyle)
4. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (Michelle M.) 9/7***
5. A Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (Cathy)****
6. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh (Yz)
7. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (Ann in VA) 9/6 ****
8. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (Shannon) 9/13*
9.Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead (Nita) 9/8****

I'm not sure if it counts as paranormal, but since it involves time travel, I decided to swap out Pleasure Unbound for A Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon. It's such a long book that I thought I'd apply it to this months challenge. Overall, I thought Dragonfly in Amber was great. It was an excellent follow-up to Outlander. I only subtracted one star because I thought the authour was a little long-winded for my personal taste. I'll definitely continue with this series. I'd like to suggest that anybody who reads the Outlander series be sure to always have the next book on hand. The ending for Dragonfly in Amber was a heart breaking cliffhanger, and I hear the rest in the series are like that as well.

Michelle in TN

[Trish]

Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Yz)
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs (Looloo)
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (Nita)
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Michelle M.)
Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (ChrisK.)
Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead (Josie)
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead (Shazzy)
Night World, No. 2 Dark Angel; The Chosen; Soulmate by L.J. Smith (Rosalia)
Night World, No. 3 Huntress, Black Dawn, Witchlight by L.J. Smith (Allison Erland)


My Reviews: Night World 2 and 3 were good, not great. There were 3 stories in each book. They all somewhat tied into eachother. I'm looking forward to reading the last book to see if everything gets tied up.
Blood Promise was great! I liked Shadow Kissed better than all of them, but this was an excellent addition to the series. Of course it still has the loose end that leaves you begging for more.
Moon Called was a good one. Like the rest of them it has that nice love triangle which would kill me to choose from the two guys. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.

[Mel]

Michelle wrote: "Mel wrote: "Wendy wrote: "I've changed one of my books. My nephew bought Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill and had it autographed too. I have to put this into my list because of his thoughtfulness..."..."

Diet? :S Good luck with that.

I'm planning on reading the book the last week of September. Figured I should read Jim Butcher and Adrian Phoenix first and leave Rachel Vincent and Kresley Cole to last week. I'll let you know if/how I like it :)

[Yz the Whyz]

Michelle wrote: I'm seeing with the reviews, some people really love A Hunger Like No Other. For some reason, I've been extremely critical of the books I've read this month. I'm a diet, just ignore me :-)
..."..."


I love Cole's Immortals After Dark series, but I totally dislike the first book. I didn't like both hero and heroine.

It's like her historical trilogy, (The MacCarrick Brothers). Again I hated the first book (for the same reason), but I enjoyed the 2nd one and loved the third.

Go figure!

[Mel]

Grrr I hate it when I don't like the hero or heroine. Makes you dislike everything they do and whenever something good happens to them,I find myself going: 'But you don't deserve that!'.
Hmmm I'm getting really curious about the book now! I did hear that the whole series is pretty good too. First book hiccups maybe?

[Yz the Whyz]

Mel wrote: First book hiccups maybe?
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Could be. The rest of the books are fun, and even have some of the more interesting hero/heroine pairings I've read.

I would still recommend the series if you can get past the first book.

[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

Yz wrote: "I would still recommend the series if you can get past the first book."

Me too! I really really didn't like A Hunger Like No Other, but fell completely in love with the rest of the series. It's probably my fav PNR now. So yes, anyone who didn't like it, at least read No Rest For The Wicked before you decide about the series.

[FlibBityFLooB]

I read the first 40 pages of A HUNGER LIKE NO OTHER and hated it so much I stopped reading it. Something about how the guy talked rubbed me the wrong way. However, I am determined to go back and read that book and the rest of the series sometime... It always seems to be raved about. I just figured I would put some distance between the book and myself for a few months before trying again :)

[Yz the Whyz]

Nichole wrote: "Yz wrote: "I would still recommend the series if you can get past the first book."

Me too! I really really didn't like A Hunger Like No Other, but fell completely in love with the rest of the se..."

I agree. Sebastian was just adorable!