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Selection PostWeek 3; Spot 25
Book: Immune by Shannon Mayer
Pages: 242
How it Fits: Rylee Adamson, #2
Week 3 Selection Post Spot 25
Garrett by Sawyer Bennett
278 pgs
How it fits: #2 Cold Fury Hockey series
Selection PostWeek: 3; Spot 25
Book:
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
Pages: 286
Qualification: Alpha & Omega #2
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And sure, I can change the team name! How do you want it? SMMACKL? SMMACKLe?
Week 3 - Roll 3
Number Rolled: 3+4 = 7
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Spot: 25
Book Choice:
Read 2nd book in a seriesAlternate Choice:
Read 5th book in a series.
Read 25th book in a series
Read a book published in 2015.Note the bonus points!
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Books Read (Alphabetically)
Apoorv | The Queen & the Homo Jock King | At First Sight #2 | Review | 19-Sep-2019
Carrie | Hunting Ground | Alpha & Omega #2 | Review | 20-Sep-2019
Karen | Claim Me Hard | Bridgewater County #2 | Review | 15-Sep-2019
Lanelle | Surprise Island | The Boxcar Children #2 | Review | 13-Sep-2019
Melissa | Garrett | Cold Fury Hockey #2 | Review | 18-Sep-2019
Michaelle | Transposition | Hazard & Somerset #2 | Review | 19-Sep-2019
Sunshine | Immune | Rylee Adamson #2 | Review | 13-Sep-2019
Denise wrote: "Free pass earned and added to the top post. :)And sure, I can change the team name! How do you want it? SMMACKL? SMMACKLe?"
Denise, SMMACKLe would be great.
Thank you for doing this! :)
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I enjoyed it quite a bit considering how long ago it was written and how much older I am from the intended audience! I've decided to read as many as I can for SS.
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Week: 3
Spot: 25
Surprise Island
Page Count: 188
How it Qualifies: 2nd in the Boxcar Children series
SELECTION POSTWeek 3
Spot 25
Claim Me Hard Vanessa Vale
Pages: 238
How It Qualifies: #2 in the Bridgewater County series
Selection PostWeek 3, Spot 25
Transposition by Gregory Ashe
Page Count: 350/GR
How it Qualifies: Hazard & Somerset #2
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Week 3
Spot: 25
Book: Surprise Island
Qualification: The Boxcar Children #2
Pages: 188
Date read: 9/13/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I was very surprised at the beginning of the story when the children's grandfather suggests that the children spend the summer on an island by themselves. But they really weren't by themselves. A caretaker and his assistant lived there as well, But the kids stay in an old barn! I guess times were different back then. *shrugs shoulders* There's some drama and a bit of a mystery. I can see how these stories were loved by kids back when they were published.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 3
Spot 25
Claim Me Hard Vanessa Vale
Pages: 238
Finished: 9/15
Rating: 2.5 stars
How It Qualifies: #2 in the Bridgewater County series
Review: For some reason this story didn't really grab me. It was okay but I never really felt invested in this triad. Hannah is running away from her ex and Cole and Declan fall instantly in love with her. There was just a short scene where her ex finds out where she is. No real suspense.
Week 3 Completion Post Spot 25
Garrett by Sawyer Bennett
278 pgs
How it fits: #2 Cold Fury Hockey series
Finished 9/18/19
Rated 3.5 rounded up to 4 on GR
Review: on the whole I enjoyed this addition to the hockey series. Once Garrett decided to be in he was really all in and a pretty nice guy even though all you hear about for the first part of the book are his man whoring ways and no second dates - unless more than one date was required to get you into his or your bed. These ways are pretty much in your face as the book starts with him waking up in bed with two chicks after a night of sex and he has no clue what their names are - just sayin'. So his turn around to good guy was slightly startling ( and if was true life - unbelievable). Olivia is truly given a raw deal but decides to live life to the fullest and not pass up opportunities as you never know what life has in store for you. No one knows this better than her. She is diagnosed with cancer right before she meets Garrett. Olivia decides it's the perfect time for a fling. What happens when Garrett falls in love with her and she feels like she is setting him up for heartbreak down the road?? Pretty sure you've guessed it and that is when I disliked Olivia. You really can't make unilateral decisions in a relationship - unless someone cheats on you - then by all means go ahead and make the decision that is best for you. Otherwise - you have to suck it up buttercup and allow the other person in on your thoughts and make their own decision - you can't make the decision for them. Otherwise this was really a fun read. I especially loved the epilogue. It also sets you up for next book - which I'm pretty sure is going to be a cry fest due to the happenings in this book. I'm actually kind of surprised about who the next book is about. We'll see if Ms Bennett can pull it off and make it believable ....unless there is a major time lapse between book 2 and book 3.
Completion PostWeek 3; Spot 25
Book: Immune by Shannon Mayer 9/18/19
Pages: 242
How it Fits: Rylee Adamson, #2
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Rylee gets a request to find a missing little boy, but before she can start she has to take care of the ice poison in her blood. A setback she is grudgingly dealing with. That comes with it's own set of problems as she needs the help of 4 shamans, 3 of which are missing.
This book is picking up the pace of the overall story arc. There were a few clues that are hinting at what Rylee is going to become. We finally get the Rylee/O'Shea romance (super excited!) and then poor O'Shea gets smacked with a giant obstacle he needs to work through on his own. I hope he's not missing too much in the next book. Alex is a hoot! Forever stuck in mid-transition from man to wolf, he also has a young mind. Even Rylee can't help but laugh at his excitement in the midst of tough situation. "Yuppy doody!"
Week #3 - Roll #3Number Rolled: 25
Book Read: The Queen & the Homo Jock King | T.J. Klune
Date Read: 19-Sep-2019
How it Fits: At First Sight #2
Rating: ★★★★
Review
Okay! There is a reason I LOVE TJ Klune! Yes, he is super hot, but we'll talk about that separately (because, phew!!). Anyway, he is one absolute crazy cookie! He has managed to create some of the most OTT characters here, that I've ever seen anywhere. I loved Sandy/Helena Handbasket in the first book - so when we were given his story in Book 2 - I couldn't wait enough for the fireworks!
... and fireworks they were! Sandy, Darren, and their slow-burning tension. I'm honestly exhausted (but in a good way!). SO HOT! Yes, the storyline was blah! and the nothing to write home about - but this series is probably not meant to analyze the narrative structure - it's a madhouse which will make you cackle with joy and absolute sheer cookieness!
Can't wait to tackle the third one!
P.S. It was SO SO SO GOOD to meet Kori/Corey from BOatK series! I miss my favourite family!
COMPLETION POSTWeek 3, Spot 25
Transposition by Gregory Ashe
Page Count: 350/GR
How it Qualifies: Hazard & Somerset #2
Date Completed: 19Sep2019
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Well...that was one convoluted mess of a case! Made it a little less enjoyable because it was so hard to follow; started out kinda Agatha Christie-ish and then for some reason began to remind me of a dinner theater production of Edwin Drood I saw as a teen (it's been 30+ years since then, I barely remember the plot but I'm pretty certain it's not this, so I am still not sure why). And then we get to the conspiracy/corruption part and I am HERE FOR THAT. Hope that arc picks up in the next book.
Also, Somers needs to stop being a cock-tease. I'm actually glad Nico punched him in the face and knocked him on his ass, especially given that ending.
Just waiting on Carrie, and then we should be ready to roll away! :D
Apoorv wrote: "Just waiting on Carrie, and then we should be ready to roll away! :D"I have 4 chapters left.
I have to get my daughter from school in about 40 min. So hopefully it won't be much long after that I get my review up.
Completion Post:Week: 3; Spot 25
Book:
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
Pages: 286
Qualification: Alpha & Omega #2
Read: Sept 20
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Book 2 of the Alpha & Omega series did not disappoint.
Bran wants to come out to the public and he is hoping to get the support of not just his wolves but of the those across the pond in Europe. So he sends Charles and Anna on his behalf to Seattle to discuss the game plan. But of course things don't go smoothly.
There is a lot of interesting characters in this book, we have Arthur who thinks he is The Once and Future king reincarnate. Dana the fae who is charge of the meetings but has more going on then it seems. Kidnappings and killings, and a hunt that helps Anna become more of who she is.
Patricia Briggs is one of my favorites and once again she has no let me down.
Hi all - just hopped on to see if we could roll and noticed Carrie finished YEAH :)I rolled a 1 and 3 for 4;
Puts us on spot 29
2 , 9 or 29 in a series
Alternate is Cover: RED
Happy Friday All!!
Selection PostWeek 4, Spot 29
Bound by X. Aratare
Page Count: 372/GR
How it Qualifies: Book 2 of Cursed series
Week 4 - Roll 4
Number Rolled: 1+3 = 4
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Spot: 29
Book Choice:
Read 2nd book in a seriesAlternate Choice:
Read 9th book in a series.
Read 29th book in a series
Read a book with a red cover.Note the bonus points!
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Books Read (Alphabetically)
Apoorv | I is for Innocent | Kinsey Millhone #9 | Review | 26-Sep-2019
Carrie | City of Ashes | The Mortal Instruments #2 | Review | 27-Sep-2019
Karen | Dirty Love | Dirty Girl Duet #2 | Review | 26-Sep-2019
Lanelle | Demonglass | Hex Hall #2 | Review | 21-Sep-2019
Melissa | The Fighter | Men of the North #9 | Review | 22-Sep-2019
Michaelle | Bound | Cursed #2 | Review | 24-Sep-2019
Sunshine | Witch's Cauldron | Legions of Angels #2 | Review | 24-Sep-2019
SELECTION POSTWeek 4
Spot 29
Dirty Love Meghan March
Pages: 242
How It Qualifies: #2 in the Dirty Girl Duet series
Week 4 Selection PostSpot 29
The Fighter by Elin Peer
292 pgs/GR
#9 Men of the North series
[ book:The Fighter|42781207]
SELECTION POSTWeek 4
Spot 29
Book:
453 pages
How it fits: Book 2 in a series
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "COMPLETION POSTWeek 3, Spot 25
Transposition by Gregory Ashe
Page Count: 350/GR
How it Qualifies: Hazard & Somerset #2
Date Com..."
You're in for a crazy ride :)
I'm in it for the long haul...kinda hoping we get a 30s roll spot next week to keep on with the series!
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "I'm in it for the long haul...kinda hoping we get a 30s roll spot next week to keep on with the series!"I think you'll get your wish. I'm waiting for 40's to get back to this series :)
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Week 4
Spot: 29
Book: Demonglass
Qualification: Hex Hall #2
Pages: 365
Date read: 9/21/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I read the first book of this series a couple of months ago, and so I thought that I would have troubles with book 2. I was surprised at how much I'd forgotten. That's not usually a problem for me. Beware: book 2 ends with a cliffhanger!
Selection PostWeek 4; Spot 29
Book: Witch's Cauldron by Ella Summers
Pages: 248
How it Fits: Legion Of Angels #2
Week 4 Completion PostSpot 29
The Fighter by Elin Peer
292 pgs/GR
#9 Men of the North series
Finished 9/22/19
Rated 4 stars
Review: well I think this might be the fastest I've ever listened to an installment in this series. From start to finish it was under a day. I didn't want to stop listening to it. Noelle Bridges and John Masterson have been fabulous narrators for this series. Raven wants to be the first women police officer of the Northlands - where 'the womans' place is in the home being protected by her strong husband. Raven was in the first group of children at the integrated school. She came from the Motlands with her teacher Kya. Raven is strong, outspoken and funny. Leo is her boss and made to be her quasi protector who puts her in the basement of the police department sorting cold cases. Little does he know that Raven will stumble upon an old case that will rock their world. So fun and lots of history brought up that will impact the future. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Looking forward to book 10 and then the prequel book as well. I'll be sad when this series is done.
Completion PostWeek 4; Spot 29
Book: Witch's Cauldron by Ella Summers 9/24/19
Pages: 248
How it Fits: Legion Of Angels #2
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
Leda has been working extra hard to advance up the Legion as fast as she can. As part of going to investigate the Witches, Leda is to advance to the 2nd level and get the power of the Witch’s Cauldron. I like Leda. She is definitely strong-willed but she is becoming a powerhouse player that is catching the attention of the higher ups. Especially Nix, the First Angel. I'm glad that there isn't going to be a love triangle, like it was being suggested in the first book. I like Nero, so can't wait to see how these two progress. Looking forward to the next book.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 4
Spot 29
Dirty Love Meghan March
Pages: 242
Finished: 9/26
Rating: 4 stars
How It Qualifies: #2 in the Dirty Girl Duet series
Review: This book continues the story from Book #1. Cav has kept secrets from Greer and she leaves him. Her brother has taken her away so that Cav can't find her. Of course, he does and their story continues on. Secrets are revealed and, of course, there is a HEA. I really love Meghan March's books. This was a really good duet.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 4, Spot 29
Bound by X. Aratare
Page Count: 372/GR
How it Qualifies: Book 2 of Cursed series
Date Completed: 24Sep2019
Rating: 3.65 Stars
Review: Not really a 4 but much better than a 3 so I can't see rounding down, especially as I am eager to get to the next installment because...Argh, another cliffhanger.
I'm a little reviewed-out from writing my last one, but I do have to type something since this is a challenge read. That said, I really did like the flashback to Dane's past, to seeing what happened to him, how he ended up with the Tiger Curse, and why he is so mistrustful of love...the thing that will eventually set him free if only he'd allow himself to feel it. Those sections were heart-breaking to listen to; even though the events were mentioned in the previous book, getting the complete story from his POV enriched the tale immensely.
I'm a little miffed at Nick, though. After that lunch with his family, he's still standing by them...and risks everything he has with Dane (the developing relationship, not the clothes/gifts/money - he could care less for all that) by asking him to set those assholes free of the agreement. I mean, I get it: It might be hard to love someone that puts your family out on the street & takes everything from them...but given their actions and attitudes (which have NOT changed), they're not learning from the opportunity Bane extended them. Aren't trying to be better people. IMHO, at some point, you gotta wash your hands of it all.
Still waiting for the Big Reveal and how Nick handles it. I think he's gonna be upset that Dane didn't trust him and that will lead to More Drama and/or a Big Misunderstanding...
But I gotta say that I am intrigued and engaged by the narration and story so I'm sticking with it to the end.
I have a little over a 100 pages left, I'll be done in time. Just thought I'd give an update.
Week #4 - Roll #4Number Rolled: 29
Book Read: I is for Innocent | Sue Grafton
Date Read: 26-Sep-2019
How it Fits: Kinsey Millhone #9
Rating: ★★★.5
Review
Sue Grafton is an extremely picturesque author. She always, always, always describes new characters. If Kinsey is meeting up with someone, she will describe their meeting place. She makes the story and the characters extremely relatable and for me that is the biggest win of this series.
Obviously, with a series that is slated to run for 26 books, it is natural that some would hit the mark and some would be a miss - this was right in the middle. It was sort of a transitional book, so I was certainly expecting the pace to drop a little as Kinsey gets her life together. And all of that happened, but this still is a great tale of how investigations were done in an era with no technological advancements as today, yet its not too old for Kinsey to use archaic methods to solve her case. Its a great time capsule and Sue definitely keeps the story interesting.
Week #4 - Roll #4Number Rolled: 29
Book:
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Read: Sept 27
Rating: 4 stars
Pages: 453
Review: First of all, book 2 much better then book 1 in my opinion.
City of Ashes picks up just after the events of City of Bones, Clary's mother is still in the hospital. Jace and her still fighting their forbidden feelings. Valentine still up to no good, or is it good, to him he thinks it's good. Magnus Bane is great as I assumed he would be. Simon, oh Simon, you gave me many moments of breath holding.
Alot goes down this book, another of the Mortal Instruments has been stolen (in the most brutal ways) and in order for it to work as Valentine wants he needs to the blood of 4 children. A child of the night, the moon, a demon and fae.
War is coming and this was just the tip of the iceberg.
How it fits: Book 2 in a series
Heading out of work. Will roll for this week and getting everything set up as soon as I get home. Yaaay! :)
Week 5 - Roll 5
Number Rolled: 5+4 = 9
Post Your Roll - Post
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Spot: 38
Book Choice:
Read 3rd book in a seriesAlternate Choice:
Read 8th book in a series.
Read 38th book in a series
Read a book originally published in a language other than English.Note the bonus points!
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Books Read (Alphabetically)
Apoorv | Until You | At First Sight #3 | Review | 02-Oct-2019 ✱
Carrie | City of Glass | The Mortal Instruments #3 | Review | 03-Oct-2019
Karen | The Billionaire Falls | Billionaire Bachelors #3 | Review | 03-Oct-2019
Lanelle | Aunt Bessie's Holiday | Isle of Man #8 | Review | 27-Sep-2019
Melissa | Zack | Cold Fury Hockey #3 | Review | 29-Sep-2019
Michaelle | Paternity Case | Hazard & Somerset #3 | Review | 02-Oct-2019 ✱
Sunshine | Raising Innocence | Rylee Adamson #3 | Review | 28-Sep-2019
✱ 3 from a Series -
Apoorv - Series: At First Sight #1, #2, and #3
Michaelle - Series: Hazard & Somerset #1, #2, and #3
Week 5, Spot 38
Beloved by X. Aratare
Page Count: 271/GR
How it Qualifies: #3 of Cursed Series
BONUS: Three or more books in a series
See Post 146 for new selection
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Week: 5
Spot: 38
Book: Aunt Bessie's Holiday
Qualification: Isle of Man #8
Pages: 251
SELECTION POSTWeek 5
Spot 38
The Billionaire Falls Melody Anne
Pages: 302
How It Qualifies: #3 in the Billionaire Bachelors series
Selection PostWeek 5, Spot 38
Paternity Case by Gregory Ashe
Page Count: 465/GR
How it Qualifies: #3 of Hazard & Somerset series
BONUS: Three or more books in a series
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Week: 5
Spot: 38
Book: Aunt Bessie's Holiday
How it fits: 8th in the series
Pages: 251
Rating: 3 stars
Review: The writing in this book seemed a bit smoother. I can tell that the author has had more experience. I really didn't care for the overall theme of marital fidelity. I also didn't care for the ending. It felt like there were missing pieces.
Week 5 - Selection PostSpot 38
Zack by Sawyer Bennett
295 pgs/GR
How it qualifies: #3 Cold Fury Hockey
[ book:Zack|24350214]
Selection PostWeek 5; Spot 38
Book: Raising Innocence by Shannon Mayer
Pages: 266
How it Fits: Rylee Adamson, #3
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The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, #1) by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Book: The Boxcar Children
Qualification: The Boxcar Children #1
Pages: 154
Date re ..."
I LOVED the Boxcar books when I was a kid. :-D