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Happy New Year Team!! No worries on anyone finishing. It's been a crazy two weeks. Have a safe evening!I am reading my second book right now and loving it! If anyone needs a new HR series - I highly recommend this one.
Ezinwanyi~the Troublemaker wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Week 6: Spot 484th book in a series
12/30
4*
I'm not sure if it's the plot or the narrator, but I listened to this in less than a day - very..."
I love the narrator! I am about to start book 5 and will be current with the series- BOO HOO I am not ready to be current - wish we did BR this one!
Ezi,How did you like the Ghostwalker series? I've been debating.
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How did you like the Ghostwalker series? I've been debating."
Love it!!!
I forgot my tablet at home yesterday, when I had a 3 hours train drive, so I didn't get to read anything yesterday. I'll try and have it finished sometime tomorrow though.
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Book: Street Game (Ghostwalkers, #8)
Read: 1/1/15
Rating & Review: ★★★½.
I didn't enjoy this one as much. Mack and his crew were a completely different Ghostwalker team than the one we had been following for the prior 7 books. I don't think the author eased me into the new group but threw me in. I also see the next book is still with this group.
I don't get it. There is no real connection to the group working with Lily Whitney and her Ghostwalkers other than similar origin (Peter Whitney's experiments) and they know Peter Whitney's experiment was too invasive and went over all ethical boundaries.
It's like starting the series all over. To make matters worse, I don't like Mack. I like Jaimie and was glad she left him, but of course they were engineered back together. I will have to work harder at getting over this bias of mine.
It gets better with the next one, Ezi. But that was exactly my reaction as well.I finished my second book and will post a review.
Week 7: Spot 57
1/1/15 5★
Review:
Absolutely loved this installment in the Pennyroyal Green series. Reverend Adam Silvain, cousin to the Everseas, is a very good man and beloved in the town. Along comes Eve, Countess of Wareham - who has not led an exemplary life and is not liked at all by the town. And they certainly don't want their favorite bachelor sucked in by a courtesan. But love has its own plan and its own power. The writing, characters and storyline are wonderful. I found myself re-reading sentences simply to experience them again. And Eve is one of my favorite characters in a very long time.
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Week 6 Spot 48: The Arrangement
Read: 12/31/14
4 stars
An interesting M/M/F book. Eric is a stereotypical type A Business Executive with political ambitions. So he marries Ally even though he is still in love with Nick. Ally catches Nick through going through Eric's Email. She makes an ultimatum. finish it off or Ally will ruin Nick. Nick goes to Eric and as Joke suggests they try to have a threeway relationship. Eric like the Idea and forces Ally to agree. If things are not complicated enough Nick and Ally are old friends and With Political ambitions this getting out into the public would kill Eric's dreams of becoming POTUS (President Of The United States). Eric tries to force the other to succumb to his will, but when he has a Heart Attack and refuses to slow down. Nick and Ally say they will leave him unless he takes care of himself. Eric refuses and they leave, they are all miserable. Scandal erupts and Eric the Senator is shunned by former allies in the Senate. making him realize who is important to him and He Publically resigns and Admit that he is in a threeway relationship while not mentioning Nick specifically. a lot take place in this fourth book of the Courtland Chronicles.
Week 7: Spot 57: Texas Hard
Read: 1/1/15
5 stars
Texas Ranger Connor and Doctor Riley (his last name, you have to read the book to find out his first and middle name because I am not revealing it) Get together in this sequel to Texas Rough.
We meet up with Gresh and Lane. Connor is very possessive of Riley and goes into a rage at the thought of Riley being with anyone else. not only do we have this drama, but Erick, Connor's work partner was Kidnapped by a cartel and held captive and tortured for information for about a year. He is rescued and then when he get back to the States moves into Connor's Houston Apartment when Bradley, Connor's Ex, tries to get back with him. Erick Declares his love and Riley is also there. Riley is the Sane on and get Bradley to leave and helps Connor to gently break it to Erick that while they are willing to help him recover that Riley and Connor are a committed couple.
Rolled A 10 so we are on Spot 67:Series #6
Series #7
Series #67 (if there is such a series)
Alternate: Listened
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I will read
and use the alternated listened. It's on the first page of the site.I will actually be listening to this one - not that it matters.
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Series #6
Series #7
Series #67 (if there is such a series)
Alternate: Listened"
I will listen to Book 7:
(KGI) or
(Eternal Guardians) or
(Dark Protector)
Question. do you still need my review for week 7?I'm a little more than halfway.
About the Alternative option for week 8, does it have to be on that list, or does it just have to be an audio? And if it has to be from that list does it have to be the audio version?
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I'm a little more than halfway.
About the Alternative option for week 8, does it have to be on that list, or does it just have to be an audio? An..."
1) Your chosen book HAS TO be on that list
2) IT doesn't matter for format, e-book, paperback, audio, etc. The format isn't important. As long as your book is on the list
Great thanks.I just bought
which is on page 2, almost at the bottom of that page, but it's not an audio. I'll be reading that one then :)
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Still post your review when you are done. Jenne is giving leeway because of the holidays but your review is still needed when you finish
Ok. I'll try and have it finished tonight, or at the latest tomorrow before midday (European time).
Thanks for answering the questions, Ezi!! And thanks for rolling, Roger!!Anita, post when you are done. thanks!
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Alternate: Listened
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/..."
Spot 67, right?
Week 7: Spot 57
Book: City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare #5 in a series
Finished: 01/03/15
Rates: ★★★★
Review:
Jace is now bound to Sebastian because of the mark of Lilith, which means that if anyone hurts Sebastian you also hurt Jace. Clary once again puts her life on the line as she travels with Jace and Sebastian, to try and find out his plans. All the while Simon and the Shadowhunters in New York, tries to find a weapon that can kill one of them without hurting the other.
I still like the pace of these books, but it gets a little muddled up with all the changing of POV all the time. It used to just be Clary's POV until the 4th book, but I do understand why it was necessary, it must just be able to do it in another way. I look forward to see how it all ends up, but I still think that it could have been better had it ended after City of Glass.
Yes - spot 67! thanks Ezi!!And thanks, Anita!
Good morning Team!! Mardi Gras season is officially here! I haven't started my book yet but hopefully some time today.
How is everyone else doing?
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I haven't started my book yet but hopefully some time today.
How is everyone else doing?"
i am half way into my book
and it's shaping up to be one of my favorites in the KGI series. though I am ready to get back to my ghostwalkers
Week 7: Spot 67:A Volatile Range book #6 of the stories from the range Series 5 Stars
Finished: 1/5/15
this book dealt with the gang from the stories on the range. Eco radicals want to release the Big Cats that are on the ranch. they first hire Gordon, an ex-marine down on his luck, to release them. he gets caught and then befriended by the people on this ranch when they find out why he did it and down he actually is. Mario is the Ranch Foreman and the on Gordon deals with the most. Mario is hung up on an ex boyfriend who dumped him and left with another man to a better paying job. when the new boyfriend of his ex-boyfriend dump him and steals al his money the ex come back to the ranch looking to get back with Mario and for work. the use the ex to infilitrate the Eco-radicals. things go a little wrong when at the same time as David meets with the radical a drug buy is taking place. David get shot and Gordon rescues him. Gordon and Mario get together and Gordon find out what he can't remember happening when his two best marine friends were the only two to die in an attack that ambushed their Marine patrol. A lot happening in this book the 6th of the series.
Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "~Leslie~ wrote: "Good morning Team!! Mardi Gras season is officially here! I haven't started my book yet but hopefully some time today.
How is everyone else doing?"
i am half way into my book [..."
I finished mine early this morning. I will post my review in the morning.
Great job everyone! Nice review, Roger!Ezi, I am so excited for the newest one in the series that's coming out soon. Though I am not crazy about her books set in Louisiana or featuring "cajuns". It's a pet peeve.
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Ezi, I am so excited for the newest one in the series that's coming out soon. Though I am not crazy about her books set in Louisiana or featuring "cajuns"...."
Gator's book was one of my favorites. I don't recall any other Cajun. I just met the new group in book 8 so I am cautious now
Week 7: Spot 67:Read the Alternate: Listened
Completed 1/6
3 Stars
I’ve had this on my TBR for a very long time. I am not a big YA Fantasy reader, but I wanted to compare the book to the movie. The basic premise is set in dystopian Chicago where the world is divided into five factions and 16 year olds much choose which faction that they want. They are then removed from their families and sent off to train in their respective faction. The story centers on Beatrice whose test results are inconclusive. This entire book reminds me of The Hunger Games, Matched, and The Giver all rolled into a huge ball of fluff. I will read book 2 and then decide if I want to continue with this series.
Debbie, I read book 1 and 2 and enjoyed them. I liked them a lot more than Hunger Games, though an English Teacher friend says I'm crazy! I have heard terrible things about book 3, so I never finished the series. Nice review!
Ezi, Gator is the only cajun in this series, though didn't she have another book set in La? But she has had other characters and books set in Louisiana in her Dark series. I actually have a pet peeve about any book set in New Orleans/Louisiana and gets it wrong - which they almost all do.
I liked the next one in the series and it continues with this same group.
I have changed my book.Week 7: Spot 67
#6 in the Elder Races series
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Week 7: Spot 67
#6 in the Elder Races series"My second favorite Elder Races book. I hated that harpy until this book.
I haven't read it in awhile. I disliked her until this book as well. Thea Harrison has a unique ability to make unlikable characters likable. I didn't like Carly from book 3 either until her book.
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Yes, Larissa Ione & Lisa Kleypas are other authors really good at redeeming really bad characters
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Book: Forged in Steele (KGI, #7)
Read: 1/6/15
Rating & Review: ★★★★.
this was Steele's book. There are 2 non-Kelly teams that work with Sam Kelly, Steele is the leader of a team and Rio is the leader of another team.
In this book, "Iceman" Steele decided that the best way to get over his dream girl Dr. Maren Scoffield was to have a weekend of passion with her. That way he can move on without her haunting his dreams. The problem was, once Steele had a piece of Maren, he found he wanted more.
This one was much better than the prior books. It was nice to see Maren thaw out Steele's heart. I also didn't remember Steele's first name until this book. The couple had great chemistry and it was a nice adventurous story. I honestly didn't get why the bad guy was obsessed with Maren. That aspect of the story was kind of thrown out there. I did love Maren's strength in character and desire to help others. She was definitely different from the prior Heroines in that manner. She was the closest to Sara, but Mara had much less baggage.
I enjoyed seeing PJ doing well with Cole as well as a reappearance of Hancock. I think Maya Banks did a good job in redeeming Hancock.
Week 7: Spot 67Book: The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (Alternate list: Bottom of page 2)
Finished: 01/08/15
Rated: ★★★★★
Review:
I'd seen a lot of people speaking well about this book, so when I saw it at the store last weekend, I couldn't help but buy it. I'm so happy that I did and got to know about Cormoran Strike.
When a frustrated supermodel, Lula Landry, falls from a third floor balcony into her death, everyone thinks it's suicide. Lula's brother has his doubts and turns to Private Detective - Cormoran Strike to seek help in finding Lula's murderer.
First I want to praise the author for the writing. I really loved it. She managed to build the story up perfectly, and her description of the characters were very thorough, I really still feel like I know them all.
I loved the professional bond between Strike and Robin, they just seemed like the perfect team. Even though Strike has been through all the things he had in his childhood as well as his time in Afghanistan, he still has an amazing humor, and I loved the way he viewed the super wealthy people.
I also want to say that I didn't have a clue about who was the killer until it was revealed in the last chapter. I was sure I knew but she had me fooled. I can't not give this book 5 stars and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
I should be finished with my book in the morning. Anita - I've seen that book around but didn't realize it was written by JK Rowling. Your review makes it sound really interesting. On the TBR it goes!
I know, I didn't know either, until recently, but I've had this book on my TBR list for pretty long. I understand why she did it, to maybe separate this series from Harry Potter.
I have to say though that I've seen mixed reviews of it. I just loved it.
Week 7: Spot 67
1/9/2015 4.5★
Review: This is a re-read for me and I liked it every bit as much the second time around as I did the first time I read it. Aryal is a different type of heroine but Ms. Harrison manages to bring some softness and vulnerability to the character without compromising her essential harpy self. And Quentin is awesome as well. The story takes the two of them to Numenlour and back to the Elves. But it is essentially a story about the two of them. And that's enough.
Week 7: Spot 67LeslieKinkedcompleted 1/9/15 Review Post
RogerA Volatile Rangecompleted 1/6/15 Review Post
EziForged in Steelecompleted 1/6/15 Review Post
AnitaThe Cuckoo's Callingcompleted 1/8/15 Review Post
DebbieDivergentcompleted 1/7/15 Review Post
Posted our reviews and rolled the dice (sorry Roger!).I rolled a 3 and we are on Spot 70.
Author Name C
#7 in a series
or a stand-alone
Please remember to put the date you finished the book on your reviews. It makes it easier.
We are doing great Team!!
Week 8: Spot 70
#7 in Elder Races series
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Book choice:
Book #7 in Dark Protector series
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1/9/2015 4.5★
Review: This is a re-read for me and I liked it every bit as much the second time around as I did the first time I read it. Aryal is a di..."
~Leslie~ wrote: "Week 7: Spot 67
1/9/2015 4.5★
Review: This is a re-read for me and I liked it every bit as much the second time around as I did the first time I read it. Aryal is a di..."
I liked this review. you are right, she added some softness to a bitchy harpy and make her likeable!
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4th book in a series
12/30
4*
I'm not sure if it's the plot or the narrator, but I listened to this in less than a day - very unusual for me..."
i wish we had BR'd this series. I just downloaded audiobook 2 to listen to when I finish my ghostwalker book tomorrow