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Selection PostRoll 6, Spot 35
Cress by Marissa Meyer
How it fits: book 3 in The Lunar Chronicles series
Allison Ann wrote: "If Fridays are busy for you Lindsay we could always just have the last person to post their book review roll - then you can do the official stuff when you have time."It should be ok! Usually I try to do it in the AM before school but I ended up forgetting last time. I think we will just stick with if I don't get it up by 2pm someone else can do it! Past few weeks have been a bit crazier with exams but after tomorrow I am done with tests for about a month so it should be better.
Completion post:Tides of Hope by Irene Hannon
Finished: 10/09
Rating: 3.5 stars
How it fits: Author's first name starts with I
Review. I really enjoyed this sweet story about second chances. Kate is a charter fishing boat captain, with a young daughter, whose husband died from a heart attack. She's a long time resident of Nantucket and doesn't think anything needs to change. She believes that her belated husband was the only love she'll ever find in her life. Lt. Craig Cole is the new Coast Guard Commander. He's moved to Nantucket from his post in Hawai to get away from the memories there. He lost his wife and son in a boating accident, leaving him the single parent to his own daughter. He has no interest in risking going through the pain of loss again but he and Kate are just right for each other and make a wonderful family, despite a rocky beginning.
Rosina wrote: "steph ann...I've been thinking of starting this series...is it good"Sorry, life has been crazy this week, and I just saw this. I really loved the first two books. Finished the last one last night, and it was kind of a let-down. I would say it's still worth it to give the series a shot, but I would definitely approach book 3 with caution, unfortunately.
Completion Post - Spot 35 
by Amanda BouchetHow it fits: Book 3 Kingmaker Chronicles
Read: 10/9/19
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review
I've really enjoyed this series, but I have to admit, this was a bit of a let-down. I was still involved with the plot, wanting to know what would happen next. But it really felt rushed towards the end, and a lot seemed to be left hanging, considering this was the final book. Like, what the heck happened to (view spoiler)? As far as I can tell, there are no new books planned, and that spoiler seems like a big plot thread left dangling. I just finished the book wanting more, and not in a good way.
Completion Post - Spot 35
Cress
How it fits: Book 3 The Lunar Chronicles
Read: 10/10/19
Rating: 4 stars
The series keeps getting more and more intense. There was a lot of adventure all across the universe. I am enjoying this series so far and look forward to reading book 4.
Completion Post - Spot 35
by Ivy AsherHow it Fits: Author's first name starts with I
Read: Oct 10 2019
Rating 5 stars
Oh my Gosh!.....Love this book. A new author to me. I love her writing. Reminiscent of Ilona Andrews or Anne Bishop works. The story is about Vinna who was a teenage girl living on the streets who became a cage fighter. When she was 16 something happened to her physically where markings appeared on her body. They were runes and if she touched different things would happen like a weapon would appear, or her hearing would increase. She always wondered who her family were and what happened to them. She was in a fight with some Lamia (vampires) in an alley and was rescued by a group of men who whisked her off to a compound called Solace. This was a colony of casters and shifters. While here she finds out more about her heritage.
The writing is awesome, a great heroine. The last couple of chapters had me shedding tears. Check this series out, Book 4 releases in November.
Completion Post - Spot 35
by Isabelle BroomHow it Fits: Author's first name starts with I
Read: 11th Oct
Rating: *****
Review:
This is the first book I have read by the author and it definitely won't be the last. It was a lovely book, set in beautiful Lake Como. The author has a great talent for descriptive writing.
Getting over a traumatic heartbreak MC Taggie returns to Lake Como where she spent a lot of her childhood hoping it will heel her heart, as she starts falling for the beautiful, charming Marco her past returns and threatens to destroy her all over again. At times heartbreaking but who doesn't love a happy ending. It is filled with funny, interesting and wonderful characters.
Week 7Roll: 1 + 2 = 3
Current Spot: 38
-Read book 3 in a series
-Read book 8 in a series
-Read book 38 in a series
-Read a book originally published in a language other than English
Lindsay: Spring Garden (Review)
Jade Aka. Mrs. Tosh: I Heart Paris (Review)
Allison Ann: Skein of the Crime (Review)
Tiffany: Summoned (Review)
Adriana: The Heartbreaker (Review)
Rosina: Bonds of Justice (Review)
Steph Ann: Library of Souls (Review)
Selection Post - Spot 38
by Ransom RiggsHow it fits: Book 3 Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
Pages: 465
Selection PostRoll 6, Spot 38 - book originally published in a language other than English
Book:
by Maggie SeftonHow it fits: A Knitting Mystery #8
Pages: 320
Completion PostWeek 7, Spot: 38
Book: Skein of the Crime by Maggie Sefton
Finished: 10/13/19
Rating: 3 stars
How it fits: A Knitting Mystery #8
Review: The mystery was good, twists and turns and an unexpected ending, but the characters were annoying me again. The MC's boyfriend is stressed about money, which apparently means it is okay for him to treat her like crap. Just because he used to be a good person, everyone just gives him a pass. How about no. Oh and a cliffhanger? In a cozy? Are you kidding me?
Completion Post Book Read:
The Heartbreaker
How it fits: Book 3 in The Hunter Brothers Series
Date finished: October 14, 2019
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This book was a cute read and I liked the characters. It was a nice light read but no real depth or plot beyond the typical cute and simple reads. I did enjoy the book but not enough to give it more than 3 stars.
Completion PostWeek 7, Spot: 38
by Nalini SinghHow it fits - #8 in Psy-changeling series
Read: Oct 15 2019
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:
You cant go wrong with a Psy-Changeling novel. This time we get to have Max and Sophia's story. Max is a human and a NYC Enforcement cop, Sophia is a Justice-Psy. This story is so very sweet and touching. Both have been abandoned emotionally by their parents. Max had a younger brother River who his mother doted on because he was so like her. Max didn't know his father and also what happened to his brother River - well in this story he will find out. Sophia tells her back story and it is so touching how loving and protective Max is of her. It's fun reading about the different branches of Psy, but I'm ready to get back into snow dancer or dark river territory. I just love the shifters! This one could be read as a stand alone.
Completion PostWeek 7, Spot 38
Book: I Heart Paris
How it fits: 3rd book in the I heart series
Read: 15th Oct
Rating: *****
Review:
Oh how I loved this book. Lindsey Kelk is fast becoming one of my go to authors, this series so far has been hilarious. This book takes place in Paris and as usual disaster strikes for the MC Angela Clark and her friend Jenny and nothing goes according to plan. The books remind me of Sex and The City meets friends. They are so funny and I have found myself laughing out loud throughout. He relationship with her musician boyfriend Alex is on the rocks again and she has no money and no job. She is a walking disaster and trouble follows her. I am looking forwards to the next book in the series.
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Completion PostWeek 7, Spot 38
Book: I Heart Paris
How it fits: 3rd book in the I heart series
Read: 15th Oct
Rating: *****
Review:
Oh how I lov..."
This series looks like a good read. Last week at the library sale I picked up I Heart London Can they be read as stand alones?
They are hilariously funny! I would say in order as her life is a constant saga from book one. I don’t know if your library has an online system or not but I managed to borrow the first three ebooks via the online BorrowBox app. They are well worth a read :)
I'll have my book finished tonight. I'll make sure to post the review before I go to bed so we can roll in the morning. :)
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "They are hilariously funny! I would say in order as her life is a constant saga from book one. I don’t know if your library has an online system or not but I managed to borrow the first three ebook..."My library doesnt have them...i ll have to keep an eye out for them at the used book sales...
Morning allHope everyone had a good weekend. Getting close to having all our reviews done for this week.
I have another busy two work weeks coming up. Sure takes some juggling to get my daily reading in.
Completion Post - Spot 38
by Ransom RiggsQualification: Book 3 in Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
Read: 10/17/19
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review
This one is hard for me to rate/review. Most of the time, the pace felt really slow. It finally picked up around the 70 to 75 percent mark, and from there on, it moved really quickly. But that couldn't make up for the slow pace of the rest of the book. All in all, I felt it was a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, no real loose ends that left me frustrated. I just wish it hadn't had such a slow pace! That being said, I will look for more from this author, as I did enjoy the series as a whole.
Rosina wrote: "Morning allHope everyone had a good weekend. Getting close to having all our reviews done for this week.
I have another busy two work weeks coming up. Sure takes some juggling to get my daily rea..."
I know how you feel! I'm working full-time and helping a friend with some work for her dissertation. The part-time work for my friend has really ramped up, so finding time to read has become a struggle!
Completion post:Summoned by Tricia Barr
Qualification: Book 3 of the Siren Prophecy series
Completed: 10/17
Rating: 5 stars
Review: The final installment of Tricia Barr’ Siren Prophecy series really is action packed and exciting. A lot of questions are answered about Myreen’s relationship with Kol and with Draven, as well as about Juliet’s and Kenzie’s powers. This book was impossible to put down once I started.
Selection Post - Spot 38
Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki
How it fits: Read a book originally published in a language other than English
Completion Post - Spot 38Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki
Qualification: Read a book originally published in a language other than English (Japanese)
Read: 10/17/19
Rating: 1 star
I always really want to love Japanese books. I grew up enjoying Japanese shows, music, food, and culture. But I find most of the books difficult to get into and this one was no different. I'm glad it was fairly short page-wise. It just felt like nothing was really happening. This book also didn't have separate chapters which makes it feel like it drags on more when nothing is happening.
Week 8New spot: 46
-Read book 46 in a series
-Read book 4 in a series
-Read book 6 in a series
-Cover: White
Lindsay: Sadie (Review)
Jade Aka. Mrs. Tosh: I Heart Christmas (Review)
Allison Ann: Angel Among Us Dark in Death (Review)
Adriana: Light Up My Life (Review)
Rosina: Little Girl Lost (Review)
Steph Ann: Ashes of Honor (Review)
Selection PostRoll 7, Spot 46 - white cover
Book:
by Katy MungerHow it fits: Dead Detective Series #4 and last in a four book series I intend to finish for a bonus point
Pages: 224
Selection Post Spot 46Little Girl Lost by Carol Wyer
How it fits - cover is white (58% from tin eye)
Pages 412
Completion PostWeek 8, Spot: 46
Book: Angel Among Us by Katy Munger
Finished: 10/18/19
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Dead Detective #4
Review: Another great book although I'm sad that the series doesn't seem to continue. I don't think things were wrapped up well for the series, though the book doesn't have a cliffhanger. I figured out the mystery fairly early, but continue to enjoy being baffled by the paranormal aspects of the author's ghostiness. :)
BONUS POINT EARNED - One point can be earned for starting and finishing a series. There must be at least 4 books in that series. Series + spin-off totalling ≥4 books also counts. No re-reads on this one.
4 book series, last published in 2012, no others listed as upcoming
Sorry guys, I have been away for a couple of days. Will get searching :)
Rosina wrote: "steph Ann my fave series....enjoy..."I adore this series! This one's technically a re-read for me. I've gotten a few books behind in the series and wanted to do a full re-read before reading the most recent ones. :)
Completion Post Spot 46Little Girl Lost by Carol Wyer
How it fits - cover is white (58% from tin eye)
Pages 412
Read: Oct 21 2019
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This was a new to me author and this was her debut novel. Wow this was really good story. This is the start of a British series. Very well written and worth the read if you like British police solving crimes. The story is one of revenge, a family that's torn apart and the consequences of not supporting a person who has been harmed.
Completion Post Spot 46Book Read: Light Up My Life
How it fits: Book 4 in the Forbidden Heat Series
Read: October 21, 2019
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
I picked up this book just for this challenge and probably would not have been interested in reading anyways but was still hoping for at least a 3 star book. This book just fell super short for me and I did not like the characters or how the plot developed, it felt super cliche. And seemed super unrealistic to me.
Completion Post Spot 46
by Seanan McGuireHow it fits: Book 6 in October Daye series
Read: 10/22/2019
Rating: 5 stars
Review
I have been looking forward to this book since I first started my reread of the series because I knew this was the one where (view spoiler). This was just as good the second time around. The pace is on point, never feeling like anything's dragging and with plenty of action. Tybalt is very present in this one, which is always a good thing. I was left feeling very happy and ready to read the next one!
Steph Ann...i love Tybalt so much and so glad about the spoiler....i really should do a re read of this series....
Should be finished with mine later Selection Post:
Book 6 in the series
Completion post:Dark in Death by J.D. Robb
Pages: 384
Read: 10/24
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: book 46 in the In Death series
Review: A killer begins to use a series of crime novels as the basis for their murders and it’s up to Eve to stop them, with the help of Peabody and the rest of their team. It amazes me that after this many books, JD Robb still has stories to tell, that she still manages to hold my attention. But I love this series as much as I did when I started reading them.
Rosina wrote: "Steph Ann...i love Tybalt so much and so glad about the spoiler....i really should do a re read of this series...."I have been loving my reread!
Completion Post
Sadie by Courtney Summers
Roll 7, Spot 46
How it fits: White cover
Pages 308
Read: October 24, 2019
Rating: 5 stars
My friend at school recommended this book to me and I must have been waiting for it from the library for 3 months or so. I listened to it as an audiobook and I am definitely glad I did. It reads like a podcast with a full cast of characters which really immerses you into the story. This story really kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time through all of the crazy twists and turns. Highly recommend it.
Completion Post Spot 46
Roll 7, Spot 46
How it fits: Book 6 in the I Heart Series
Read: 25th Oct
Rating: 5 stars
Review
I am still loving the series, it has me laughing out loud from the first page. If something can go wrong it always will for Angela and her bff Jenny. The situations they gets theirselves in are hilarious. This together with her still new and complex relationship with her new husband rock star Alex it makes for a another very amusing read. Also I love a good Christmas book and this one left me feeling the Christmas spirit and warm inside :)
Week 9New Spot: 53
-Read book 53 in a series
-Read book 5 in a series
-Read book 3 in a series
-Author R
(Review)
Lindsay: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Review)
Jade Aka. Mrs. Tosh: Under Currents The Prophet (Review)
Adriana: Torch (Review)
Rosina: Valiant (Review)
Steph Ann: A Necessary Evil (Review)
Tiffany: The Memory House (Review)
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