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R10: Team #3 ~ Power of Free
Yes that works :)It also works on author name.
I did notice the 3 in a row. I need to change my ER book as the page count is too low. I will be reading
ER in title & eARC Freebie.
Shelf: ER
Free via author via Netgalley
Read: 6/11/14
Rated: 5 Stars
My Review: This is the fourth and final book in the Rogue River quadrilogy written by both Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot.
Melinda takes us back to Solitude and in turn back to Carly Taylor and her estranged husband Seth. Things in Solitude have been really heating up, with the murders and drug dealings still not being entirely solved. The tensions have been building and I found myself wholly invested in the story and eager to discover what was going on.
This has been a fantastic journey and although it was a great ending to the series, it is bittersweet. I am truly sad to see this story end, I have loved spending time in Solitude and I can't wait to find out what Melinda and Kendra have in store for us next. Here's hoping they join up again for another writing project!
I am really sorry but I am changing my LO book to
, I completely forgot I had this and I just got the 2nd one on Netgalley. I won the first one on a blog hop.
CONGRATULATIONS, Power of Free!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'B'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Thanks Steph :)
No worries Michelle. I've got
though not free, so I'm interested in what you think of it :)Everyone updated to here, so if you spot something not right, let me know :)
I'll be read
for the N shelf. Got it through an Amazon Gift Card.
Haven't decided on LO shelf yet.
for the N shelf. Got it through an Amazon Gift Card.Haven't decided on LO shelf yet.
Gift cards work!!!!!?????? Holy cow. That changes everything.I just recently finished Born in Blood. I liked it - started out a little slow but I liked where she was going with it.
And I am changing my N book to
It's a library book. sorry Sandra!!
Oh, and I am now a grandmother. Hannah Rose born last night at 5:21 pm. she is so beautiful!! Long day at the hospital!
Was just thinking it was about time we had a baby announcement :)Congrats to everyone involved, and welcome to Hannah Rose :D
Thanks, y'all!! She's beautiful!! So tiny and perfect.
Can we really use books that were bought on a gift card?
well, yes, since we don't actually spend any money on it. Am I right Sandra?
I think Sandra would have said something against when you told us what you will read Preethi.
that is awesome! I received $250 in gift cards to amazon for my birthday. I didn't think about it.
Absolutely, gift cards are OK, they are a GIFT!
Shelf 2: 5/11/14
N
Date: 9/11/14
Rating: ★★★★★
This is the 12th New Species and in some ways it is similar to others in the series, but in one important way it is totally unique.
Darkness and Kat fall in love without it being insta-love.
Looking forward to the next in the series, the first primate new species, Smiley.
Sandra wrote: "Absolutely, gift cards are OK, they are a GIFT!"I'm doing a happy dance right now as that opens up a huge number of books to read!
You might want to kill me at this point, but I'm changing my second book to
Author's name Ilona Andrews
Amazon gift card
If you loved Kate Daniels, you are going to love Burn For Me too, Leslie. It's awesome!
I just finished my ER and N books. I'll post the reviews tonight. Good choice, Leslie. I'm torn between
(Gift Card) and
(Library) for the LO shelf. I've been looking forward to read both these books. Any suggestions on what I should go with?
(Gift Card) and
(Library) for the LO shelf. I've been looking forward to read both these books. Any suggestions on what I should go with?
I'm so excited to read it! I love Kate Daniels!! And Preethi, I think you should read Burn for Me as well, of course!!
Shelf: Week #2 - N
Date: 08th Nov. 2014.
Rating: 4 stars
This series just keeps getting better and better. Second book was as much fun as the first one. Misfired spells, curses, vengeance, breaking coven rules, ... I didn't think Nikki Jefford would be able to keep up the tension (since everything got solved at the end of book #1) but she in just two chapters made another big mess that was interesting and fun.
If you like reading ya paranormal novels with witches, this series is really nice. And book #1 is Kindle freebie. ;)
Shelf: Free Space
Amazon Freebie. Shifters including Dragons & Wolves
Read: 9/11/14
Rated: 4 Stars
My review: This follows the tried and tested pnr formula with a damaged heroine and a possessive, arrogant alpha male.
The mythology is intriguing and unlike lots of first in series books that give you huge info dumps, this did the opposite. Candice shared just enough for you to enjoy the story but left huge gaps leaving you curious as to what exactly is going on and desperate to discover everyone's secrets. I didn't really identify well with the main couple, about half way through I started feeling for Caylee but Hayden just rubbed me the wrong way and it wasn't until the last quarter that I finally routed for them as a couple. The secondary characters however did gain and keep my attention and I am looking forward to getting to know them better.
The story had both it's good points and it's bad points but on the whole I liked it. I will be continuing with the series and I have a feeling I will enjoy the rest of the books even more than this one!
Preethi wrote: "I just finished my ER and N books. I'll post the reviews tonight. Good choice, Leslie. I'm torn between (Gift Card) and (Library) for..."I haven't read either so I'm no help. AMazon are still holding
hostage and I completely forgot
was even out! I am looking forward to both though and can't wait to read your review :)
I loved
but I don't know the other choice :)I'll be updating shortly :)
Okay, I guess it's Burn For Me then.
Yay!!!
I'm in love with this book!!! Can't wait for you to read it as well, Preethi!
I read it the other day and I'll be re-reading it soon as well :)
Shelf 1: 29/10/14
ER
Date: 11/11/14
Rating: 3.5★
This is billed as the prequel, but at over 300 pgs it really deserves to just be the first in the series.
We have 2 factions of demon hunter/good guys, Warders and Shadows, and our villains are Vorati demons who consume souls to survive. World building is subtle and well done, no apparent grammar mistakes.
Celeste, a Shadow, is living a very isolated life due to her problems controlling her electrical power and Gabe, a Warder, is tracking the demon who killed his brother.
Warders & Shadows shouldn't even be in the same room, however, Celeste & Gabe can't get enough of each other.
The demons are changing and so must the good guys.
Week 2: Shelf :N
Date Finished: 9th Nov
Rating: 3 stars
REVIEW:
I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but I was a bit disappointed. Compared to the Dark-Hunter story plots, this one was a bit .... just okay. The first scenes with Vane and Bride in her shop were totally unrealistic. But things started to get a bit better when Fury came into the picture. The whole Arcadians Vs. Katagians feud was more interesting, esp. the idea more than the actual story. I loved the Peltiers bear clan a lot! Looking forward to the next book.
Date Finished: 9th Nov
Rating: 3 stars
REVIEW:
I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but I was a bit disappointed. Compared to the Dark-Hunter story plots, this one was a bit .... just okay. The first scenes with Vane and Bride in her shop were totally unrealistic. But things started to get a bit better when Fury came into the picture. The whole Arcadians Vs. Katagians feud was more interesting, esp. the idea more than the actual story. I loved the Peltiers bear clan a lot! Looking forward to the next book.
Shelf: ER
Date Finished: 7th Nov
Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW:
This series keeps getting more and more awesome and weirder at the same time. This is not just Blue's book. It focuses on Blue, Adam, Ronan and Gansey equally. What makes this book shine is that all characters get equal importance. There a lot going on in this book - trying to discover Maura's whereabouts, the threat from Mr.Gray's ex-boss-Colin Greenmantle and of course, the ever present search for Glendower. A lot of feelings are abound here.... An important character dies!!!!! No.... No, I'm not going to tell if it is Gansey or not.
The story drags a bit somewhere around the middle, but picks up pace soon. One if the three sleepers also gets woken and things get even stranger after that. But Maggie does keep us on our toes. I really really can't wait to read the next book. Glad there are more books to come.
Oh , and, I have to add, I adore that cover. So gorgeous!
Date Finished: 7th Nov
Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW:
This series keeps getting more and more awesome and weirder at the same time. This is not just Blue's book. It focuses on Blue, Adam, Ronan and Gansey equally. What makes this book shine is that all characters get equal importance. There a lot going on in this book - trying to discover Maura's whereabouts, the threat from Mr.Gray's ex-boss-Colin Greenmantle and of course, the ever present search for Glendower. A lot of feelings are abound here.... An important character dies!!!!! No.... No, I'm not going to tell if it is Gansey or not.
The story drags a bit somewhere around the middle, but picks up pace soon. One if the three sleepers also gets woken and things get even stranger after that. But Maggie does keep us on our toes. I really really can't wait to read the next book. Glad there are more books to come.
Oh , and, I have to add, I adore that cover. So gorgeous!
I an currently on GR app. I will be able to add the covers for the above 2 reviews only when I get back on a computer. Which us not until next week.
No worries Preethi, just make it look pretty when you can or if you remember. LOL.Off to request stamp for ER.
Yay for Stamp!!Just finished my book and I had a total bookgasm while reading it. I want to read it again! I will post my review tonight once I finish processing.
LOL. That's why I'm gonna re-read soon as well, its just so interesting :)
Yes, Sandra - I totally understand. I often re-read the Kate Daniels books right after I read them the first time. I feel like I miss so much going on and need another round.
Yep, exactly! I would've read it again already but I haven't been able to make the time yet :(
I'm jealous! Mine is still being held hostage by Amazon. I'm running a little late with my reviews, had to make an emergency trip to the vet. Everything's going to be ok though so I should have at least one to post by shelf time tomorrow.
I got mine through Book Depository Michelle :)Hope your pet is OK and the visit doesn't break the bank.
I never even thought of trying there, if they don't post it out in the next few days I might. Caspar is doing ok, thanks. He had a bad mouth abscess and it's burst his cheek open. Poor kitty has antibiotics & anti-inflammatory medication for 2 wks then they'll reassess him for an operation to get some teeth out. He's 18 1/2 though, so they are worried about the damage it could do to his kidneys. It won't be cheap, that's for sure!
Wow! That's really old for a cat. I always had cats when I was younger, but we lived on a busy side road, so the longest I ever had a cat was probably about 5 yrs.
Both my cats are over 18 now, they don't get out much though. All they do is eat , sleep and cuddle. I'm just glad he came home.
Wow!! those are some old cats!! How wonderful that they are still around.
I never heard about a cat that old. My oldest was maybe 12 years... I hope Caspar feels better soon.I finished my LO book but feel to lazy to write a review today (or yesterday lol). Hopefully tomorrow...
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