Meet & Greet Challenge Round 7 (Dec/Jan): READING!

[~Melissa~]

What I finished this round....more than I thought I would :) Thanks all for the rec's some I'd already commented on within the thread and others I forgot to - sorry ....so here it goes

Jennifer -Counterpoint - 12/15/14 4♥
Emelie - Dark Horse12/18/14 2.5-3♥
Roger - All Fired Up 12/20/14 4 ♥
LIZZ - Lothaire 12/27/14 5♥ -woohoo Kresley Cole rocks - loved loved loved Lothaire
Courtney - The Darkest Touch 12/24/14 3.5♥ - didn't love Torin as much as I wanted to - loved Keeley
Logan - Revenant 12/28/14 4♥
Sallie - A Shiny New Toy 12/23/14 3♥ - a short story novella - enjoyed it - always want more when it's a novella
Dana - MacRieve1/17/15 5♥ - loved loved loved!!
Che-che - A Walk on the Wild Side 1/30/15 3♥ - this was a short story novella - would have liked more but enjoyed what I read
siriusward: Jabril 1/29/15 3.5♥ - what to say - Cyn and Raphael's story is resolved in this one - this was just ok for me. I loved Duncan and really liked the sisters. I will read #3 in this series to see if I want to continue

[Cathy]

Well I didn't finish them all but I didn't do terrible either.

The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 7
1 December 2014 - 31 January 2015
Group 2
Completed 11/17

Ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) -Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig 12/12/14
MKat -The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 12/9/14
Mary -Ever by Gail Carson Levine
~Leslie~ - An Unsuitable Bride by Jane Feather 12/26/14
Christina -Seducing the Heiress by Olivia Drake 1/19/15
Ramneek -A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Ana -Just One Taste by Louisa Edwards 12/4/14
Poongothai – Care and Feeding of Pirates
Gigi -Fangs for Nothing by Erin McCarthy 12/6/14
Sassafrass -Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 1/9/15
Katie -Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Shelby -Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy 1/16/15
Hadley -Lost in You by Lauren Dane
Penney -How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper 1/25/15
Jane(PS) -The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 12/15/14
Grace -Upon a Winter's Night by Pamela Clare 12/19/14
julia -Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Even though I didn't finish I did a pretty decent job in my list of books.



The Meet & Greet Challenge Round 7
December 01, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Group 4


Completed 14/17

Laurla - Raid Finished 12/2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
beppy - Broken Pieces Finished 12/15 ★ ★ ★ ★
Shannan - Captivated by You
Lily - Keep Me Finished 1/18 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Kathy - SladeFinished 1/26 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Kristy - Games of the Heart Finished 1/6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Tara Jo - Make Me, Sir Finished 12/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
Diane - At Peace Finished 12/29 ★ ★ ★ ★
Sunshine - The Master Undone Finished 1/10 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Nichole - Revealing Us
Melissa - Deacon Finished 12/4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jojo - Breathe Finished 12/7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Toka - Rebecca's Lost Journals Finished 1/10 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Becky (Fibrobabe) - A Christmas to Remember Finished 12/26 ★ ★ ★ ★
Doruntina - My Body-His Finished 12/25 ★
Celeste - Jagged Finished 12/18 ★ ★ ★ ★
Jasmin - Betting on Grace


Thank you for all the great picks ladies.

[LaurLa]

Not too bad - finished 11 of 17 from Group 3 and 11 of 24 from the Bonus Group. Thanks everyone for all the picks - most were excellent and a stinker in the bunch :-D

Meet and Greet Round 7 – December-January

Picks from Group 4:
✔Beppy: Flirting with Disaster - Ruthie Knox - 12.27 ★★★★
✔Shannan: Destiny - Maggie Shayne - 01.31 ★★★★
✔Lily: The Keeping - Nicky Charles - 12.27 ★★★★
✔Kathy: The Thrill of It - Lauren Blakely - 01.19 ★★★★
✔Kristy: Fatal Jeopardy - Marie Force - 01.29 ★★★★
✔Tara Jo: Inking Him - Cora Carmack - 01.18 ★★★★
✔Diane: Infinity - Maggie Shayne - 01.22 ★★★★
Sunshine: Breaking Free - Cherise Sinclair
✔Nadine: Hot Ticket - Olivia Cunning - 01.09 ★★★★
✔Nichole: In Your Dreams - Kristan Higgins - 01.18 ★★★★
Melissa: Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell - R.L. Mathewson
Jojo: Maverick - Lora Leigh
Toka: Seeking Her - Cora Carmack
Becky: Making It Last - Ruthie Knox
✔Doruntina: Borrowed Billionaire: Complete Collection - Mimi Strong - 01.24 ★★★
Celeste: Unbreakable SEAL - J.M. Madden
✔Jasmin: Mini Shopaholic - Sophie Kinsella - 01.23 ★★★



BONUS Picks from:
Jane(PS): Meant for Love - Marie Force
Sassafrass: Buckhorn Ever After in Animal Attraction - Lori Foster
✔Katie: Nowhere to Hide - Terry Odell - 01.16 ★★★
Roger: Dark Citadel - Cherise Sinclair
✔Sunshine: Scandal And The Duchess - Jennifer Ashley - 12.26 ★★★★★
✔Karla: All Summer Long - Susan Mallery - 12.05 ★★★★
✔Beppy: Loving Luke - Jenny Andersen - 01.30 ★★★
✔Nichole: Willow Springs - Toni Blake - 01.06 ★★★★
Grace: Playing for Keeps - Emma Hart
Raine: The Other F-Word - M.K. Schiller
Becky: Feel the Heat - Cindy Gerard
Joyce: Simon Says Die - Lena Diaz
✔Sadie: Summer Nights - Susan Mallery - 12.01 ★★★★
✔Breann: The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter - 12.31 ★★★★
Melissa: Close to You - Kate Perry
✔Debbie: Against the Wild - Kat Martin - 12.31 ★★★
✔Shelby: The Darkest Lie - Gena Showalter - 12.28 ★★★★
✔Julia: Betrayed: Days of the Rogue - Nicky Charles - 01.03 ★★★★
Penney: Rock Chick Revenge - Kristen Ashley
LIZZ: Don't Cry for Me - Sharon Sala
✔Catherine: Bedding The Bad Boy - Virna DePaul - 12.25 ★★★
Jennifer: Saving the Sheikh - Ruth Cardello
Ezinwanyi: Rise of the Billionaire - Ruth Cardello
Gea: Rock Chick Renegade - Kristen Ashley

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I did it! I finished my last book today! I wasn't sure it would happen, but I did it! So here is my final update. =)

julia - Tempted by Midnight (1001 Dark Nights, #10) by Lara Adrian - great addition to one of my favorite series!

~Leslie~ - The Back-Up Plan by Mari Carr - loved the interplay between the H and h!

Ezi - Azagoth by Larissa Ione - I really enjoyed this!

Cathy - Hillbilly Rockstar by Lorelei James - This one totally worked for me, like most of LJ's books!

Mary - He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis - I love visiting Lucky Harbor and this was no exception!

Jane (PS) - Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux - boy was this a wild ride - love it!

Sassafrass - Inside Out by Lauren Dane - Practically perfect!

Thanks for all the wonderful picks! Bring on February and the next round!!

[Catherine]

finished :) great read :) thanks

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

Group 3 (Bonus picks) - Last update for the Round!
Finished: 17 of 43

I'm way under my usual total, but what I've read I enjoyed!

Breann - It took a bit to get into The Highlander's Touch but once I did it was really enjoyable. Circienn was a wonderful hero (unlike the guy in the first book...blech). He was really kind to Lisa and had such a big heart. I loved the twist at the end. This book had an extra fluffy HEA, but it was fun to imagine. I gave it four stars.

Karla - What can I say? This series just doesn't seem to go wrong. This time we have a hunky Navy SEAL medic falling for a career focused local nurse. Loved the chemistry between them and as usual, the townsfolk provided tons of humor and entertainment. It was a fun 4 star read!

Thanks for the picks! I'm looking forward to round 8!

[Ezi]

MountainKat wrote: "I did it! I finished my last book today! I wasn't sure it would happen, but I did it! So here is my final update. .."

I loved Azagoth as well.

[Ezi]

Here is my current book list but as you all know, I keep reading until I read ALL of my books even if it takes me a year!

The Meet & Greet Challenge: Round 7 ~ December 2014- January 2015:
Read 12 of 16

Group 1
Amie : The Darkest Seduction
Cristal: Let Love Stay
☑ Dee: Knight of Desire (Done 1/19) ★★★½
Donna: Cerulean Sins
Joyce: Stolen: ☑BP: A Touch of Midnight(Done 1/14) ★★★½
☑ Karla: Street Game(Done 1/1) ★★★★; ☑BP: DarkhouseDone 1/30) ★★★
☑ Larissa: Shadow's Claim (Done 1/15) ★★½
☑ Macwolf01 (Elise): Home Front (Done 1/17) ★★★★
R~wka: Taken by Fire
☑Raine: Claimed (Done 1/25) ★★
☑Kai: The Heiress Effect (Done 1/26) ★★
☑Runell: Semper Fi (Done 12/6) ★★★★½
☑Sadie: Christmas on Mimosa Lane(Done 12/31) ★★★★ BP: Sinner (Done 1/19) ★★½
Skandia: Transcendence
☑ Tina "coffee & books": Upon the Midnight Clear (Done 1/27) ★★½
Zara: What Happens At Christmas



Bonus Picks:
Read 16 of 23
Aarati: Gone Girl
☑Catherine: Devil of the Highlands (Done 12/21) ★★★★
☑Becky The Bookworm♡: Burn for Me(Done 1/2) ★★★½
beppy : Nevermore
☑Breann: Cowgirl Up and Ride (Done 12/28)
Debbie W.: Rack & Ruin; BP: Sisters in Love
☑Gea: The Guardian (Done 1/2) ★★
☑Grace: Dirty Laundry (Done 12/10) ★★★★
Jane(PS): Made
☑Jennifer: Primal Bonds (Done 12/5) ★★★½
☑Julia: How to Train Your Dom in Five Easy Steps (Done 12/28) ★★★
Katie: With Caution
☑Laurla: Wizard's First Rule(Done 12/30) ★★★★
☑~Leslie~: Murder Game (Done 12/25) ★★★★
☑Lizz Neill: Predatory Game (Done 12/13) ★★★★
☑Logan Daeris the Shadow Queen: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (Done 12/29) ★★¾
Melissa: Forever His
☑Nichole: Bold Tricks (Done 1/5) ★★½
Roger: Shaking the Sugar Tree
☑ Sassafrass: Running Barefoot(Done 1/4) ★★★½
☑Shelby: Choices and Changes (Done 1/17) ★★★½
☑Sunshine: Heart (Done 12/27) ★★★

[☘KathyD☘]

Meet & Greet — Round 7
Completed — 17/17!

thanks for all the great recommendations!!

Reaper's Legacy — Tara Jo (Nichole) — ★★★★★ 12/4
Ho hum....what can I saw...I so love the Reaper's! And oh my Ruger....ya....he had me long before he told Sophie the story about her fingernail tattoo, but man that one pushed me over the edge! I really liked being able to see how their story began with Ruger's a** of a brother.

Entwined — Diane — ★★★★★ 12/12
I really love how this series works...the melding of contemporary time with mythology! Even though there were a couple of different stories going on, Zander and Callia were the main focus...theirs is a complicated history and I enjoyed seeing it unfold. So much passion between these two!

Own the Wind — Kristy — ★★★★★ 12/2
So...I know there are a ton of Kristen Ashley fans, and after (finally) reading this book I can see why! I loved how this story unfolded from both sides...loved seeing how both Shy and Tabby grew up and grew in love. This was my first KA novel, but certainly not my last!

Under the Mistletoe with Me — Toka — ★★★★ 12/2
This was a sweet, short holiday story! I like Stacy and Issac's story...being married, some of the shiny, new passion can start to tarnish, but a weekend away helps them reconnect. And I seriously loved how it ended...their Christmas gifts to each other....so...fricking...awesome!

Tangled — Beppy — ★★★★★ 12/17
So...I listened to this book...for the most part at work...and it seriously should have a warning! I kept cracking up and had such a difficult time keeping it down at work! I really enjoyed this story...even though Drew could be kind of a jerk, I appreciated his bluntness and how the story unfolded. So looking for to the next in the series.

Hard and Fast — Becky — ★★★★★ 12/19
I really loved Ty and Imogen's story! I also loved them as individuals...Ty with his good ole' boy swag and Imogen with her bookish dry humor. They are a very sweet, yet real feeling couple. It was nice to see Elec and Tamara, as well as Suzanne and Ryder.

Lick — Sunshine — ★★★★ 12/20
What a fun book! I was glad that David and Evelyn weren't all goo goo for each other. They had some big obstacles to overcome related to their hasty nuptials. I've had this book on my radar for a while and am glad I finally met the boys of Stage Dive!

The Courage to Love — Nadine — ★★★★ 12/22
This book was definitely hot! Having read the very short story with Jason and Tony, it was interesting to see their relationship grow in a different direction. Kate wasn't a bad character, but she kind of annoyed me most of the time. Now, her niece Veronica was something else! I do hope to see more of that young lady in future installments!

Becoming Sir — Doruntina— ★★★★ 12/24
When I started this book, I felt like I had missed some of the story since it seems to follow after another couple's story. While I'm sure it would have been nice to to know more of the backstory, I was able to follow just fine and enjoy Sawyer's journey. It was fun to see how he dealt with his training to become a dom, especially since his personality screams alpha/dom male. Still, watching him grow into his role while forging new connections was awesome...and seriously HOT!

Lover Reborn — Becca (extra pick) — ★★★★ 12/30
Let me start by saying that I have enjoyed seeing Tohr's story unfold over the course of the series thus far. That being said, I really liked this book, but felt like it dragged a bit too much. There were parts I absolutely LOVED...and there were parts I was really frustrated with. Overall, however, I think the story stayed true to the path Tohr was on and I was very pleased with how the story wrapped up. On a complete side note...what was with the constant description of Jane/Manny's doctor bag...seriously...the old-fashioned bag with a cross on it was mentioned at least three times...it just seemed an odd detail to me to be repeated.

Raw — Nichole (Lily, Sunshine) — ★★★★★ 1/25
The title certainly lives up to its name. This book was definitely "Raw." There was an edge from the first page straight on through to the end! I certainly hope there is more to come!

Wild Card — Laurla — ★★★★ 1/10
This was a good adventure romance. I wish there was a bit more Nathan/Bella before it went to Noah/Bella. I think it could have pushed this to a 5-star book. That being said, I loved how the story of Noah and Bella...how they fell in love (again).

Shattered Valor — Jojo — ★★★★★ 1/2
I really liked Ty from the first book...of course, who am I kidding, I really like all of Red Team! I loved Ty and Eddie's story. The story had a good amount of action and "action." And being the doggie and pittie lover that I am, Tank just rocked!

Club Mephisto — Shannan — ★★★★ 1/1
This has been on my radar for a while, but I haven't had a reason to read it...It was a different twist on the master/slave stories I've read. Typically, the story is around the couple, but in this case the master (husband) is out of the picture for almost the entire book. Seeing how Molly handles her time with the master she has been left with temporarily was interesting.

Soul Scars — Lily — ★★★★ 1/31
I really appreciated how well the author handled, not only Vince's PTSD, but also Lulah's struggle to not become codependent. Both are really difficult topics to address and I think both were given their due in this book. As for Vince and Lulah's story, I really enjoyed seeing it blossom in this book. There were hints in Saving Justice, of course, so I was happy to see these two get their own book!

Gabriel's Rapture — Celeste — ★★★★ 1/10
As much as I enjoyed this book, it wasn't as good as the first. It felt a little stilted.

Possessed by You — Melissa — ★★★★ 1/29
This was a fun, hot book with one smoking hot alpha male! I can't wait to see what comes next for these two!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Well done on reading all of them Kathy!!

And congrats to everyone on finishing up at least the required 5 books!! I'm hoping to update my list in a couple of days :)

[Dee]

my final count was 13 finished; 1 in progress and 3 DNF's (but hey, it got them off my shelf)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Nice Dee :) Even if all that happens is that you remove them from your book lists, that's a win IMHO!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats also to MKat for a full complement of her chosen books! (Sorry, I was on my phone earlier and couldn't see all the posts ;)

And so pleased you enjoyed Ball & Chain, Kat. I've decided to make my way through the series again over this year - slowly but surely getting ready for the final installment! (At least I think it's the last book we are waiting on ;)

[Logan]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "@ Logan: Listened to No Good Duke Goes Unpunished and gave it ★★¾ because Mara (the heroine) was the worst!"

Boo! What a disappointment to hear. Sorry it wasn't better for you. Now I'm scared to read it!

[Ezi]

Logan (~Daeris the Shadow Elf Queen~) wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "@ Logan: Listened to No Good Duke Goes Unpunished and gave it ★★¾ because Mara (the heroine) was the worst!"

Boo! What a disappointment to hear. Sorry it wasn't ..."

I liked the prior book A LOT, so I will try book 4. But Sarah MacLean is hit or miss for me,

[Logan]

I haven't read a single thing of hers I haven't liked, so maybe this heroine won't be so bad for me. :)

[Ezi]

Logan (~Daeris the Shadow Elf Queen~) wrote: "I haven't read a single thing of hers I haven't liked, so maybe this heroine won't be so bad for me. :)"

some HR authors don't do it for me, like Margaret Mallory. I am going to try one more Eloisa James before I toss her over the deck as well

[Ezi]

Skandia: I finished and gave it ★★★★. It was very different and creative. It reminds me to go finish the author's other series. I am on book 2 Bastien's stomr.
Thank you.

[Karla]

I did really well this round! Thank you, all, for your picks!

Group 1
1. Skandia - Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys 1/12/15
2. Cristal - Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson 12/17/14
3. Dee - Fifteen Days Without a Head by Dave Cousins
4. Donna - The Help by Kathryn Stockett 1/20/15
5. Amie - The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks 12/7/14
6. Debbie - Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie
7. Runell - Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
8. Sadie - In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes 2/1/15
9. Zara - Love Comes Softly
10. Ezinwanyi - Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich 1/4/15
11. Raine - Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
12. R~wka - Bewitching: The Kendra Chronicles
13. Joyce - Poison by Bridget Zinn 1/8/15
14. Tina "coffee & books" - The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 12/29/14
15. Kai - To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han 1/25/15
16. Larissa - Where the Lilies Bloom by Vera Cleaver
17. Macwolf01 (Elise) - Four to Score by Janet Evanovich 2/12/15

Bonus picks:

18. Katie - Sheriff Needs a Nanny by Teresa Carpenter
19. Laurla - Rainbow in the Mist by Phyllis A. Whitney
20. beppy - Room by Emma Donoghue
21. Sadie - I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella 12/12/14
22. Debbie - Yellow Star by Jennifer Roy 12/11/14
23. Shelby - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling started in January finished 2/5/15
24. julia - Persuasion Jane Austen
25. Ezinwanyi - Pop Goes the Weasel
26. Gea - Deadly Little Lies by Laurie Faria Stolarz 12/9/14
27. Sassafrass - Welcome, Caller, This Is Chloe by Shelley Coriell
28. Nichole - A Holiday to Remember by Jillian Hart
29. Roger - Roxanne by Jane Claypool Miner
30. Sunshine - Demon in My View by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
31. Jane(PS) - UnEnchanted by Chanda Hahn 2/2/15
32. Grace - Dead Is a State of Mind by Marlene Perez
33. Raine - The Golden Mask by Robyn Donald
34. Becky - Cat and Mouse by James Patterson
35. Joyce - Wish You Were Dead by Todd Strasser
36. Breann - Marry-Me Christmas by Shirley Jump
37. Melissa - Paper Valentine
38. Penney - Beauty by Robin McKinley 1/16/15
39. LIZZ - The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt 12/18/12
40. Catherine - Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier 12/21/14
41. Jennifer - Dead Is the New Black by Marlene Perez 12/30/14

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Great work Karla :)

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

i haven't post books that i've finished because...well, partly really busy and partly laziness. i'm just going to post my list from the participants thread.

group 4

read: 14/17

1. laurla - Year of Wonders
2. shannan - Grave Mercy
3. lily - A Matter of Time, Vol. 1 4 stars, 01/22
4. kathy - Zane 2.5 stars, 12/24
5. kristy - Animate Me
6. tara jo - Worth the Weight 4 stars, 01/12
7. diane ~firefly~ - Banishing the Dark 5 stars, 01/05
8. sunshine - Making Promises 5 stars, 01/20
9. nadine - Cutters vs. Jocks 1 star, 12/02
10. nichole - Yvette's Haven 3 stars, 12/05
11. melissa - Charmed 4 stars, 12/19
12. jojo - Jungle Heat 3 stars, 12/06
13. toka - The Queen's Man 3 stars, 12/15
14. becky (fibrobabe) - From Out in the Cold 4 stars, 01/08
15. doruntina - You Again 2 stars, 12/23
16. celeste - Girl with Guitar 3 stars, 12/05
17. jasmin - The Zillionaire Vampire Cowboy's Secret Werewolf Babies 2 stars, 12/25

bonus picks
read: 19/25

1. jane(ps) - Zack 4 stars, 12/27
2. sassafras - Barging in 4 stars, 02/02
3. katie - Fair Game 3 stars, 01/12
4. laurla - Zylan Captive 1 star, 12/23
5. roger - No Place Like Home
6. sunshine - The River Knows
7. karla - Marriage by Mistake 3.5 stars, 12/17
8. nichole - Off Sides
9. grace - A Quick Bite 3 stars, 12/25
10. raine - Scrumptious 3 stars, 12/07
11. becky ~bookworm~ - Vamps and the City 3.5 stars, 12/20
12. joyce - Alien Tango
13. sadie - The Quiet Storm 3 stars, 12/22
14. breann - Daylight Again 4 stars, 01/21
15. melissa - Kitto 4 stars, 12/28
16. debbie - The House on Hancock Hill 5 stars, 12/06
17. shelby - Gravitational Attraction 5 stars, 01/13
18. julia - Two Lips, Indifferent Red 2 stars, 01/25
19. penney - Flowers from the Storm
20. lizz neill - Vengeance Born 5 stars, 12/20
21. catherine - The Wedding 5 stars, 01/27
22. jennifer - Unlikely Hero dnf
23. ezinwanyi - Going Home 4 stars, 01/01
24. gea - Kiss of Fire 4 stars, 01/01
25. becca - Daughter of Smoke & Bone

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

i do want to update this, because although i didn't finish all my books before the end of january, i have since read a few more.

shannanGrave Mercy 4 stars. i liked the world building, and i really like ismae and duval. i liked that she was still faithful, just not blindly obedient.

kristy Animate Me 4 stars. this was so cute. i liked the story, and i really, really liked the little cartoon drawings throughout the book.

roger No Place Like Home 4.5 stars. the final chapters of this book left me a sobbing mess. it was so good, and i really liked the recipes at the beginning of the chapters.

nichole Off Sides 2 stars. there was too much insta-love going on for me.

joyce Alien Tango 4 stars. i really like kitty et al. my only (tiny) quibble is reader calling kitty "girlfriend" all the time as her nickname.

penney Flowers from the Storm 4.5 stars. i really liked the story and i liked the frustrations maddy and jervaulx had in understanding each other. i also liked maddy's struggle to reconcile her faith and what she knew was right.

becca Daughter of Smoke & Bone 4 stars. i liked the world building and karou has the potential to be a very interesting character, especially now that she knows who/what she is.

that's all that i'm going to get read for this round. i ended up reading 16/17 in my group, and 24/25 for the bonus picks. i think that's the best that i have ever done.

thanks for the picks, everyone!