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Week 9New Spot: 53
Selection Post:
- Author: R
Selection PostWeek 9, Spot 53 - author R
Book:
by Amanda StevensHow it fits: Graveyard Queen #3, works for bonus point for paranormal/urban fantasy tag
Pages: 347
Completion Post Book Read: Torch
Author: Roxie Noir
FInished: 10/27/19
Rating: 2.5 stars
How it fits: Author's first name starts with an R
Review: This book dragged on kind of long for me where nothing really happened. The ending was more of a 4 star read for me but I couldn't justify giving it a higher rating since the rest of the book I did not enjoy as much as I hoped
Completion Post - Spot 53
by Alex KavaHow it fits: Book 5 in Maggie O'Dell series
Read: 10/28/19
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review
I'm torn on this one. On one hand, it did keep my interest, even though I figured out eventually who was behind everything. It was also nice to see Nick again, who's been absent the last couple books. On the other hand, it felt very jumpy/choppy, especially the first portion of the book, because every chapter was usually from a different character's perspective from the previous chapter. So it felt very choppy and took a while to find its stride. Once everything started to come together, the book went much smoother and was much more enjoyable. Despite my issues with this one, I will be continuing the series.
Completion PostWeek 9, Spot: 53
Book: The Prophet by Amanda Stevens
Finished: 10/30/19
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Graveyard Queen #3
Review: Another good installment although I didn't love the open ending. I particularly like that the series will probably be moving on, now that some of the ghost issues are resolved. I'm sure the next book will introduce new problems, but at least the series is growing.
Bonus point for paranormal/urban fantasy classification
Completion Post - Spot 53
by Laurann DohnerRead Oct 30 2019
Rating 4stars.
How it fits- New Species #3
Review - Valiant is one of the New Species who looks more animal than human. He lives in a part of the Reservation where he can run and hunt and be left alone from the humans. Tammy is part of the catering crew and goes to the wrong house - Valiants. He takes her hostage and immediately claims her as his. She is returned and then later is taken hostage by an Anti New Species group and is roughed up but Valiant and others track her and rescue her. She once again is tricked and taken hostage by a doctor to try to have her breed with 971 - a caged New Species.
This is a very touching story and I love Valiant and how Tammy keeps him in line.
Completion post:The Memory House by Rachel Hauck
Finished: 10/31/19
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: author’s last name begins with R
Review: The story alternates between the points of view of two women who’s lives were destroyed by disastrous circumstances, who find healing while residing in a very special house. In the spring of 1953, Everleigh Applegate is happily married and expecting her first child. But, her happiness is short lived when a tornado sweeps through Waco, Te, taking her dreams with it. Seven years later, she’s widowed and childless. She’s given up hope until she crosses paths with Don Callahan, an old high school friend. Beck Holliday is an angry, hardened New York police officer, who lost her father on 9/11. She learns that she’s inherited a house in Florida from an Everleigh Applegate, a woman she apparently knows, but can’t remember. Since she’s currently on suspension from work due to her anger issues, it’s the perfect time to go check out her inheritance. I enjoyed this story and how Rachel Hauck’s books feature imperfect people who are redeemed. It’s definitely one of her strengths.
Completion PostMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Finished: 10/31/19
How It Fits: Author R
Rating: 4/5
I was nervous this book would feel too childish for me but it was actually very entertaining and had some subtle hilarious jokes within it. The book really takes you on an adventure and makes you sympathize with the main character for all he has been through.
Bonus point: Read a paranormal book on 10/25 roll
Completion Post
Finished: 31st Oct
How It Fits: Author R
Rating:****
Review:
The thing I love about Nora Roberts books is that as soon as I turn the page I fall right in to them. This one was no exception it had me hooked from the first page. The first part of the book was really good however the second part I felt was a little rushed. Especially MC Zanes Dad making a re appearance. I did enjoy the book, just not my favourite.
Week 10Roll: 6
Previous Spot: 53
New Spot: 59
-Read book 5 in a series
-Read book 9 in a series
-Read book 59 in a series
-Author H
Lindsay: Into the Water {Review}
Jade Aka. Mrs. Tosh: A Lie for a Lie {Review}
Adriana: Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part One {Review}
Rosina: The Night She Disappeared {Review}
Steph Ann: Blood Trade {Review}
Tiffany: The Warrior Maiden {Review}
Allison Ann: The Bone Tree {Review}
BONUS POINT EARNED: book over 500 pages
Week 10, Spot 59 - author H
Book:
by Amanda StevensHow it fits: Graveyard Queen #5
Pages: 384
Mod
Selection PostPreppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part One
How it fits: Book 5 in the King series
Tiffany wrote: "Selection post: Cress by Marissa Meyer
How it fits: book 3 in the Lunar Chronicles series"
Hey, I think we're actually at spot 59 so I don't think this book will work for this task.
According to the post above it worksWeek 9
Roll: 6
Previous Spot: 53
New Spot: 59
-Read book 5 in a series
-Read book 3 in a series
-Read book 53 in a series
-Author H
Mod
Week 10
Roll: 6
Previous Spot: 53
New Spot: 59
-Read book 5 in a series
-Read book 9 in a series
-Read book 59 in a series
-Author H
Completion post
by April HenryHow it fits: Author H
Read Nov 2/19
Rating 4 stars
Review: I really enjoyed this YA mystery. Once in you just had to keep reading till done. A girl is kidnapped but the wrong girl was taken. Her two co workers insist that she was not killed and was still alive. A psychic is brought in to help solve the crime. Suspicion is placed on another person. Great writing and story movement.
Completion PostBook read:
How it fits: Book 5 in the King series
Read: 11/2/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I've been reading this series lately and have really enjoyed it. I finished the book in less than 24 hours. I did enjoy this book slightly less than King's and Bear's stories but I am still super excited to continue to read Preppy's books.
Changing my choice for this week.Selection Post
Week 10, Spot 59 - author H
Book:
by Greg IlesHow it fits: Penn Cage #5
Pages: 804
Works for bonus point - book over 500 pages.
Allison Ann wrote: "Changing my choice for this week.Selection Post
Week 10, Spot 59 - author H
Book:
by Greg IlesHow it fits: Penn Cage #5
Pages: 804
Works for ..."
Holy smokes....are you reading or listening to it?
Reading and actually I'm done. I started it Friday for another challenge, not realizing it was a book #5. So yay, it's done. Just have to write my review.
Completion PostBook read: A Lie for a Lie by Helen Hunting
How it fits: Author H
Read: 04/11
Rating: ***
Review:
NHL team captain Rook escapes to Alaska for some much needed time out and meets cute, shy Lainey. The two gradually get closers and start to fall for each other when Rook suddenly has to leave due to family issues. Fast forward year and they meet again and both have secrets they need to share.
The book was just ok. Quite obvious what was going to happen. I might read the next book in the series but I won't be rushing.
Completion PostWeek 10, Spot: 59
Book: The Bone Tree by Greg Iles
Finished: 11/04/19
Rating: 3.5 stars
How it fits: Penn Cage #5
Review: You know it is a good series when I read the next installment immediately upon finishing. This one wasn't quite as good as #4, so I don't feel the need to grab #6 right away, but it was still a great sweeping story from Greg Iles. He writes family and heartbreaking situations so well. He ties the past and present together in very believable ways and he keeps you turning pages far into the night.
Bonus point for book over 500 pages (804 pages).
The Warrior Maiden by Melanie DickersonFinished: 11/6
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: book 9 in the Hagenheim series
Review: This is a retelling of the story of Mulan. New characters are introduced, while also including some favorites from previous books. This story had a lot of action and also included a lot of positive messages . I love Melanie’s gift for creating wonderfully flawed, relatable characters.
Completion Post - Spot 59 (Author - H)
by Faith HunterRead: 11/7/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review
This is another strong entry in the series. I honestly would love to give it five stars because it's full of action, there aren't a lot of slow moments, and the continued addition of the Younger brothers adds so much to the series. However, we still have the love triangle, and that honestly brings it down a full star for me. I have never liked Rick. In fact, the one thing that I was not looking forward to when I started my reread of the series was having to go back through all the Rick stuff again. I have never understood what Jane sees in him. So any time she would be mooning over him, I would read faster so I could get it over with. Scenes with Bruiser, on the other hand, I read slowly because I love him and any scene he's in. All that being said, this is still a strong entry in the series, and I'm looking forward to the next one!
Completion Post
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
Finished: 11/7/19
Rating: 2/5
I enjoyed Paula Hawkin's other books (like Girl in the Train) but this one was a lot more difficult to follow. It had a lot of different characters perspectives which made me generally confused in the beginning. I listened to the audiobook and they all had different voices but I had to think and remember how each character fit instead of it being apparent. The story was kind of interesting but it could be better.
Week 11New Spot: 63
-Read book 6 in a series
-Read book 3 in a series
-Read book 63 in a series
-Award winner (must state which/when)
Selection PostWeek 11, Spot 63 - Award winner
Book:
by B.B. HaywoodHow it fits: A Candy Holliday Mystery #3
Pages: 336
Selection Post
How it fits: Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) Nominee for Scotland-set Historical Romance (2011)
Mod
How it fits: Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) Nominee for Scotland-set Historical Romance (2011)"
Nominee won't do for the alternate, it specifies award winner.
Selection Post - Spot 63Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Two
How it fits: Book 6 in the King Series
Completion PostWeek 11, Spot: 63
Book: Town in a Wild Moose Chase by B.B. Haywood
Finished: 11/10/19
Rating: 3 stars
How it fits: A Candy Holliday Mystery #3
Review: First of all, moose be crazy. If there is one wild animal you should avoid like the plague and NOT follow into the woods, it is a moose. That said, the MC in the series has a serious case of cozy-mystery-stupiditis, so I'm not surprised. The mystery was okay, the story was okay, the peripheral characters were weird as expected. The big reveal has finally shown up in an overarching storyline that may or may not be interesting. I'll keep reading to see.
Completion Post - Spot 63Book Read:
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Two
Author: T.M. Frazier
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: Book 6 in the King Series
Review: Usually I find it hard to stay engaged for longer series with 4+ books but I have now finished book 6 of the King series and each book has not disappointed me. The author has managed to keep me engaged with plot twists and story lines that are not predictable. There is only a few more books in this series and I don't want it to end!
Completion Post - Spot 63River Marked by Patricia Briggs
Rating 5 stars
Read Nov 11/19
how it fits #6 in the Mercy Thompson series
Review: I so enjoy this series. Starts out with Mercy and Adam getting married and going on their honey moon. They go camping in a travel trailer. Mercy soon finds out that they are going there to check out some recent incidences that could be fae related. I so enjoyed the Native American aspect of this novel. The writing is just so good
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How it fits: Book 5 in Maggie O'Dell series