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Jan 20, 2015 03:51PM
Ugh I'm so behind on my reading this month, it's pitiful!
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I just looked - 34 books so far but a lot were short reads. Jenne - You probably are, you were down for the count there for awhile! I'm sure you'll catch up... Starting with Ms Moning's new book.. LOL!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "What's your normal amount of reviews in a month? I've read maybe 30 books this month so far, but that's not normal for me. Stupid challenges. LOL!"
It varies. I reviewed almost 200 books last year and the year before 224.
Working full time and doing things around the house holds me back. This month I'm averaging just under a book per day. If you go to my goodreads page you can see the books I read/review.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Week 10: Spot 83
Book:Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
Read: 1/19/15
Rate: ☆☆☆☆
Review:
Finally I feel like Moning's Fae world is all coming together for me. Although I enjoyed the first two books, it was very heavy in the world building and getting to know Mac. Mac, the MC, is not the most likable and easiest to connect with but I really feel like this is the book where I'm starting to see what all the fuss is about. Mac's world is very dark, very disturbing, but full of some of the sexiest males ever - so it's a good balance. The story line was extremely intriguing and found it difficult to put the book down towards the last half. The ending really leaves you in a place where you have to download the next book in the series ASAP!
Spot 83
Read: 1/20/15
Rating: 5 stars
Review
This is going to be an extremely short review because I can't really say much about the book that wouldn't be giving away major spoilers. Suffice to say, Toby gets quite a few shocks in this one. As always, the characters are awesome. There are some really good Tybalt moments. I'm very excited to see where the series goes from here!
Spot 83 Smoke on the Cover:Read:
by Karen Marie MoningFinished: 1/20/15
Rating:★★★★★
Review:
Wow! What a crazy good book! And damn you KMM for ending it like that!!!!! But how I love it...always have :)
Absolutely fantastic to be back in the Fever world and yay tons of Barrons in this book vs the last one. As usual some OMG I didn't see that coming! Just please please please don't make us wait 2 years for the next one KMM! This was definitely a bunch of subplots feeding the big picture and it brought all of the major game players back together. The parts with Lor were hilarious too! He may just be my favorite of the 9 after Barrons. I devoured this book on release day because I just had to know what happens. *sighs* I feel a major case of book hangover happening. Fever fans go out and pick this one!
Favorite Quote:
“wanted to force you to face it, to want it, to want me, to be willing to fight for what was possible between us with the same single-minded devotion as you fucked. Well, Ms. Lane, you’ve got your precious memory back. Will you throw me away now?”
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I just looked - 34 books so far but a lot were short reads. Jenne - You probably are, you were down for the count there for awhile! I'm sure you'll catch up... Starting with Ms Moning's new book..."
wow - 34 and it's only January 21
what do you call short reads?
Wow it's only Wednesday and 4 of us have already sent in reviews!Suzanne - hope things are going well for you.
Are we only waiting on Suzanne's review before rolling at 1am?
Yep! We are only missing one. Anyone hear from the missy?
I haven't been able to peruse the thread like I usually can. Work is kicking my butt this week and I have a sick kiddo at home this week. I think it's like 58 days until spring though... :)
JoAnne wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I just looked - 34 books so far but a lot were short reads. Jenne - You probably are, you were down for the count there for awhile! I'm sure you'll ..."
I had two really good short reads this month:
&
They were around 120-140 pages
Spot 83
Read: Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Date: 1/23/2015
Rating: ***
Review: I liked the first and second books in this series but they're getting kind of complicated in a bad way. I'm starting to loose track of who is who and what is going on. Think this series would make a good graphic novel or manga. I need some visuals to keep things straight!
Thanks Suzanne.Since all reviews are in I'll roll in about 1/2 hour.
Hoping for another good one!
Week 11 - rolled 6 + 3; spot 92Alternate Canada
Read book 2 or 9 in a series
Not bad - we're in striking distance for next week when we've all got to rock and roll quickly.
Happy choosing and reading all!
I'm going to choose between
(Harvest Cove #2) by Kendra Leigh Castle and
(Wells Landing #2) by Amy LillardBoth are book 2 in a series
Yay! Great roll! I'm not sure it have a "9" but I know I have lots of "2"s!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Yay! Great roll! I'm not sure it have a "9" but I know I have lots of "2"s!"Glad you liked it. We're in position to go over 100 next week - only need a 9 or above. Let's hope for another good one.
Don't forget to post on the other thread.
I'm going to go with
since my sister was giving me a hard time earlier this week about not having read it yet lol. There are just too many books and not enough free time to read them all!
That's a good book SA!I think I'm going with
maybe....
Jenne wrote: "That's a good book SA!"I've heard good things about it, and I loved the first one, so I'm excited to start it!
JoAnne wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Yay! Great roll! I'm not sure it have a "9" but I know I have lots of "2"s!"Glad you liked it. We're in position to go over 100 next week - only n..."
Thanks, JoAnne - just linked us and posted our spot!
Loved the Angelfall series - can't wait for the next one to come out too.
Downside Ghosts was picked as my February FWYS so I'll get an early jump on it and read book 2 this week
Week 11: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14) rolled a 6+3=9 moving us to Spot 92
Book Choices:
★ 9th in a Series
★ 2nd in a Series
★ Alt Book: Canada
Books & Reviews:
Kristin ------> 2nd Book in Series: Unholy Magic and Review
Suzanne-----> 9th Book in Series: White Night and Review
JoAnne -----> 2nd Book in Series: Love's Revenge and Review
Jenne -------> 2nd Book in Series: Highland Guardian and Review
Steph Ann --> 2nd Book in Series: World After and Review
Week 11: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14)Spot 92
2nd Book in Series: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
Read: 1/24/15
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Review: Although I liked the first book in this series, I loved this one! It makes a big difference to me once I know the characters and have some of the background. It's like I can actually enjoy the story as it unfolds rather than trying to assimilate and process new information to make sure I'm keeping everything and everyone straight. The Downside Ghosts world is a dark one and Chess is a flawed character, but somehow Stacia Kane makes its so I want to live in their world and root for Chess. I'm turning each page wondering what's going to happen next. I was totally engrossed in this story - reading it in a day. There were times I wanted to smack Chess and I'm hoping she is able to make things right since it's only book two. But her background and mine are worlds apart so I'm going to cut her a break. ;)
How'd you like the scene at the graveyard lol? Next book is awesome and the next two are epic!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Week 11: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14)Spot 92
2nd Book in Series: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
Read: 1/24/15
Rating: ..."
Wow you're quick. Have one book I have to read first then I'll read my pick for this week.
Waiting for a blizzard to hit the Tri-State area plus points north. Should start as light snow during the day tomorrow and intensify tomorrow night and all day Tuesday. Not looking forward to possibly a foot or two of snow after about 5 or 6 inches yesterday!
Jenne wrote: "How'd you like the scene at the graveyard lol? Next book is awesome and the next two are epic!"That's where I wanted to smack her!!!!!! GRRRRRRR..... Really Chess??!!! I can't wait to read the next one.. It was picked as my FWYS for February so I sort of feel like I should try to wait... but I don't want to!!!! Maybe if I just save the last two for February???? That counts, right??! HAHAHA!
JoAnne wrote: "Waiting for a blizzard to hit the Tri-State area plus points north. Should start as light snow during the day tomorrow and intensify tomorrow night and all day Tuesday. Not looking forward to possibly a foot or two of snow after about 5 or 6 inches yesterday!..."UGH!!!! I don't blame you! We have some sort of storm warning today too but so far it's more rain/sleet... Temperature-wise we're right on the border 32-33 degrees. I'm already planning a WFH day tomorrow since I'm a baby like that.
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Waiting for a blizzard to hit the Tri-State area plus points north. Should start as light snow during the day tomorrow and intensify tomorrow night and all day Tuesday. Not looking f..."Now they are saying starting as light snow tomorrow afternoon about 1pm and not ending until Wednesday morning. Saying 50 million people could be in path of storm and lots of power outages expected. Doesn't seem like the next few days will be fun at all!
Oh no - that doesn't sound fun at all. I hope you guys stay warm and can stay inside until it blows over and roads are cleared.
Stay warm JoAnne!! Fingers crossed you don't lose power.
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Oh no - that doesn't sound fun at all. I hope you guys stay warm and can stay inside until it blows over and roads are cleared."We'll see what the district says since I work in a school office. Hoping my son gets home early tomorrow night or else stays put. He's going to take extra clothes in with him.
Jenne wrote: "Stay warm JoAnne!! Fingers crossed you don't lose power."Fingers and toes crossed plus saying prayers. We have a gas stove and gas "fireplace" in our porch so we can stay warm but dread loss of food and heat in the main part of the house. Hoping for the best. At least I have plenty to read!
How are you hanging in there JoAnne?Indianapolis just got a fairly light covering but they closed out NJ office for today and tomorrow. That RARELY happens.
thanks for asking!early dismissal today; no school tomorrow - my son got to leave his job to work from home at 12:30 I was home by 2:30 after driving my boss home - she lives a couple of miles up the road from me
some are saying we may not have school Wed either - town is already closed both days and governor has a driving ban on that began at 9pm tonight
still saying 19 - 30 inches
just hope they keep plowing the roads and my plow guy makes it here
frigid out and chance of thundersnow too
we're hunkered down - batteries and blankets at the ready if we need them
heater on in the porch in case we lose electricity - fingers crossed we don't
No kidding JoAnne - My fingers are crossed for you guys too! That's a crazy amount of snow! So glad you and your family were home at a decent time today and are all safe and snug now. Keep us posted!!! It's going north of us so even though they say we might get some tonight, I don't think it will be anything substantial.
Well I didn't go with either book I thought I would. Found I had to read this by the weekend and when I started reading it realized it was book 2 in a seriesWeek 11; Spot 92; Read book 2 in a series
Love's Revenge (Means of Mercy #2) by Terri RochenskiRating: 4stars
Date: 1/26/15
Review: Started off slow and didn't know if it was just because I hadn't read book one or not. As I got into the story and learned Anne's background it held my interest more. I liked that it was an historical romance that spanned from the East to the West of the United States. Great characters and interactions amongst them with a sadness and some darkness and fear throughout. Nice closure. I need to go back and read book one Love's Sorrow.
Rochenski is a new to me author and I look forward to reading other romances she's written.
Stay safe JoAnne and warm! You're in CT right? I know Boston is taking a beating with it too.
JoAnne wrote: "Well I didn't go with either book I thought I would. Found I had to read this by the weekend and when I started reading it realized it was book 2 in a seriesWeek 11; Spot 92; Read book 2 in a se..."
Awesome - gotcha linked up!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Well I didn't go with either book I thought I would. Found I had to read this by the weekend and when I started reading it realized it was book 2 in a seriesWeek 11; Spot 92; Read..."
Thanks!
Jenne wrote: "Stay safe JoAnne and warm! You're in CT right? I know Boston is taking a beating with it too."Yes about 1 1/4 hours from NYC and 2 1/2 hours to Boston. I believe from NJ to Maine is getting socked!
Spot 92:Read
by Melissa MayhueFinished: 1/26/15
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review:
3.75
While it was enjoyable it was very predictable. Not that there's that many unpredictable books any more lol. I did like the characters and Ian was pretty swoon worthy. It's been a very long time since I read book 1 but I don't think it really mattered. This could of just as easily been read as a standalone. I'm a sucker for the Scottish brogue and it's been a while since I had my fix!
Well a foot of snow so far and still coming down! Plowed out about an hour ago for the first time. I went out and shoveled behind my car and the driver's side. Will go out later and clear it off and do the passenger side. We have 3 cars and only a 2 car garage. My husband is supposed to pick up his new car tomorrow and then 2 cars will be parked on the driveway.Not sure if we'll be going anywhere since roads are not plowed and it's not supposed to end until maybe 1am. Still expecting about 2 1/2 feet total. Will keep you posted.
Hope everyone has a great day and no one else is in the path of this storm.
Jenne wrote: "Wow that's crazy JoAnne!"They just changed the forecast to the blizzard that wasn't. Still supposed to get 3 - 5 more inches with high winds, ending overnight.
I'm okay that it wasn't a blizzard!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Week 11: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14)Spot 92
2nd Book in Series: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
Read: 1/24/15
Rating: ..."
LOVE LOVE LOVE this series!
JoAnne wrote: "Jenne wrote: "Wow that's crazy JoAnne!"They just changed the forecast to the blizzard that wasn't. Still supposed to get 3 - 5 more inches with high winds, ending overnight.
I'm okay that it w..."
Whew! I live south of Indianapolis and it barely snowed when it passed over us. I'm surprised it picked up in intensity so much between here and there! I'm glad everyone is safe!
Week 11: Spot 92Read: White Night by Jim Butcher
Date: 1/28/2015
Rating: *****
Review: I love this series so much! Harry Dresden is officially my book boyfriend. I just love everything about him, he's funny and self-deprecating. Lots of action in this one.
Spot 92
Read: 1/26/15
Rating: 4 stars
Review
In a way, I'm glad I waited so long to read this because with the way it ended, I would not have wanted to wait a super long time to read book 3. It took me a while to get into the book, mainly due to the fact that it had been so long since I read Angelfall that I had forgotten most of what had happened except for the very end of the book. Once I got myself caught up though, I really sped through the book. I still love Penryn, and she continues to show what a strong person she is as she faces situations no one should have to deal with. There is some very powerful imagery throughout the book, and I may be forever haunted by (view spoiler) Suffice to say, I'm ready for book 3 to come out now please!
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