R4: Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14)

[K~Terror]

True. I guess that's another good reason to have buddies on GR to help you navigate those differences.. Haha

[Jenne]

For sure helpful :D
I'd never have picked Kate Daniels back up if it weren't for my friends here, or tried Harry Dresden on audio....

[JoAnne]

Started my book tonight. About 1/3 way in - so far only okay

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Week 4: Spot 36


Series Book #3: In The Afterlight
Author: Alexandra Bracken
Completed: 12/07/2014
Rating: ★★★★★
Review..."

that was fast - great job!

[Steph Ann]

This is going to be another slow week for me, as I'm continuing to have cat issues. My book will be done on time though!

[Jenne]

Oh no! Hope your kitty feels better soon.

[JoAnne]

Steph Ann wrote: "This is going to be another slow week for me, as I'm continuing to have cat issues. My book will be done on time though!"

So sorry to hear. I have a cat too and wouldn't want anything to happen to her.
Hope all goes well.

[K~Terror]

So sorry to hear your kitty is still having trouble, Steph Ann :(

[K~Terror]

JoAnne wrote: "that was fast - great job! "

Thanks JoAnne! It was such an enjoyable series for me, that last book just wizzed by before I knew it. I miss it still... LOL!

I hope you are liking your book too!

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "that was fast - great job! "

Thanks JoAnne! It was such an enjoyable series for me, that last book just wizzed by before I knew it. I miss it still... LOL!

I hope you are liking ..."

Almost done. If I finish it tonight I'll write my review here and then tomorrow night my review that needs to be submitted to RomanceJunkies.com

Waiting to see if we get a rain, sleet, snow mixture. Tomorrow is supposed to be heavy rains and winds but only hitting about 40.

[K~Terror]

Sounds like you'll be done with time to spare as well. :)

Ugh on the weather... We've been getting a lot of rain and cold, but not cold enough for sleet/snow at least. (yet) I haven't actually been watching the weather reports though because I don't really want to know how gross the weather is going to get.

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Sounds like you'll be done with time to spare as well. :)

Ugh on the weather... We've been getting a lot of rain and cold, but not cold enough for sleet/snow at least. (yet) I haven't actually..."

I like to prepare myself. I get weather alerts for the area we live in on my computer plus I usually listen to local radio back and forth from work.

[JoAnne]

week 4 Roll 8; space 36 - Read book 3 in a series

Believe (True Believers #3) by Erin McCarthy

Read 12/9/14

Rating 4 stars

Review - A little slow getting into it but once the pace picked up it gripped me more than I expected. Phoenix and Robin had explosive chemistry from the beginning but neither knew what to do about it since they came from very different backgrounds and had experienced totally different things in life. Nice closure and a happily ever after in the offing. Looking forward to reading books 1 and 2 in the series since I've already read book 4!

[Jenne]

Spot 36:
Read: by Vicki Pettersson
Set in Las Vegas
Finished: 12/9/14
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review:
So these books are not fast reads, even though it's not a high page count. Now that being said the build up to the "big thing" at the end is interesting. But once you get to the last 20% or so it goes from an ok read to a holy crow read. And that is my reason for my love/hate relationship with Vicki Pettersson's writing style. Now some major bombs were dropped at the end of this one and I do want to read book 3 soon rather than later but I know it will be a chore to get through to "the meat of the story". I think if I cared more for the characters it would help. Don't get me wrong I do like them, I just don't love them. As usual though Ms. Pettersson's world building is unique, very unique I just wish I was more sold than I am.

[K~Terror]

Look at you girls go! I'll link them up tonight after work.

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Look at you girls go! I'll link them up tonight after work."


Just two more to go. Let me know if you want me to roll Friday morning if all are in or if you're good to roll.

[K~Terror]

JoAnne wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Look at you girls go! I'll link them up tonight after work."


Just two more to go. Let me know if you want me to roll Friday morning if all are in o..."

Thanks JoAnne! If you want to roll Friday morning, that would be awesome! Hopefully that means you are still feeling well. :)

If you end up falling asleep, I can roll when I get up in the morning (which will be about 5 hours later at 6AM my time)....

[JoAnne]

I will be up. Feeling much better. Even my cold seems to be clearing up. I'll plan on rolling. Hoping for another good one.

[K~Terror]

So glad you are well! :)
Thank you for rolling! I'll be sending good roll vibes your way Thursday night.
(But no pressure if you zonk out. )

[Suzanne]

Roll 4: Spot 36



Read: Cress by Marissa Meyer
Rating: ****
Date: 12/10/2014
Review: So this series is growing on me. I didn't care for book 1, then I read book 2. Book 2 was more interesting and now I've read book 3 and seem to enjoy it more. It's like Hogwarts in space. Or Serenity only with teenagers and lots of ANGST. I'm not sure how to describe it but it's ok. I may try to read the first one again to see if giving it a second chance makes me like it more.

[K~Terror]

Suzanne wrote: "Roll 5: Spot 36
Review: So this series is growing on me. I didn't care for ..."

Thanks Suzanne! I'll link this up in a few!

[K~Terror]

Suzanne & JoAnne - I'm not sure if this matters but can you edit your post to show your reviews are for week 4 instead of 5?

[JoAnne]

Only one more to go before tonight's roll.

Been snowing here since yesterday afternoon. All is white except part of the street but so far only about an inch. Surprisingly school is open - not even a delay. So unlike the school system.

Off to start my day.

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Suzanne & JoAnne - I'm not sure if this matters but can you edit your post to show your reviews are for week 4 instead of 5?"

yep - I thought it wasn't right when I was typing it.
Going in now to change it.

[K~Terror]

Thanks! I know you guys were just thinking ahead... :)

Our schools have been hesitant to call a delay or snow day so far this year too. I think it's because there were so many school closing last winter. Hopefully you don't get too much more!

[Steph Ann]

Week 4
Spot: 36



Read: 12/10/14
Rating: 4 stars

Review

I was not prepared for that. I love that this series is dark and gritty, but dang, poor Rhiannon went through a lot in this book. One thing in particular made me incredibly sad, and I can only hope that somehow, something can be done to change it. While this one didn't end as cliffhanger-y as the previous books (book one in particular), it still ended in a way that leaves me hungry for more. It looks like I'll have a bit of a wait for book 4 (I think last I saw, 2016 was the projected year), but I'll be ready for it when it gets here!

[Suzanne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Suzanne & JoAnne - I'm not sure if this matters but can you edit your post to show your reviews are for week 4 instead of 5?"

Done!

[Jenne]

I was so sad too SA :(
I read that when it was released like 2 years ago maybe? I've been waiting forevvvvvvver for the next one. She's already re-released #1 with deleted info included and will do the same with the next 2 next year.

[K~Terror]

Wonderful job Team getting all reviews in early this week again!

JoAnne - all reviews have been linked to Post 284 so we are good to go tonight!

WOO-HOOOOOOO!

[Steph Ann]

Jenne wrote: "I was so sad too SA :(
I read that when it was released like 2 years ago maybe? I've been waiting forevvvvvvver for the next one. She's already re-released #1 with deleted info included and will do..."

I've had the book for over a year, but kept putting off reading it because at the time, she wasn't sure if she was going to continue due to piracy. I'm glad I finally read it!

[K~Terror]

Steph Ann - Hope your week has gotten better.

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Wonderful job Team getting all reviews in early this week again!

JoAnne - all reviews have been linked to Post 284 so we are good to go tonight!

WOO-HOOOOOOO!"


YAY - thanks team! Hoping for a good roll. Blowing on the dice already.
I have so many series books to read. Can't wait to see which ones I'll be debating on to read next!

[K~Terror]

LOL! You & me both! I've been wrapping books up yesterday / today so tomorrow I can properly dig into whatever fits the roll the guardian dice angels bestow upon us!!

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "LOL! You & me both! I've been wrapping books up yesterday / today so tomorrow I can properly dig into whatever fits the roll the guardian dice angels bestow upon us!!"

:) guess we're on the same wavelength!

[Steph Ann]

Unfortunately, it's been a really awful last week and a half or so. I ended up having to put one of my cats down last week and the other one has been really sick this week as well and the outlook is not looking good. It's just been rough.

[K~Terror]

Steph Ann wrote: "Unfortunately, it's been a really awful last week and a half or so. I ended up having to put one of my cats down last week and the other one has been really sick this week as well and the outlook i..."

I'm so sorry - that is lot to go through in two weeks. I hope your second kitty's health improves - sending well wishes your way..

[JoAnne]

Steph Ann wrote: "Unfortunately, it's been a really awful last week and a half or so. I ended up having to put one of my cats down last week and the other one has been really sick this week as well and the outlook i..."


So, so sorry to hear. We hurt when our fur babies are hurting. Sorry for your loss Steph Ann. Sending hugs!

[Steph Ann]

Thanks, Kristin and JoAnne!

[Jenne]

So sorry to hear that! It's so hard having a pet put down. I hope your other kitty bounces back.

[JoAnne]

Week 5 Roll 3+4 = 7; Space = 43
Read book 4 or 3 in a series or book 43 in a series
Alternate is Washington, State

Happy choosing and reading all!

[JoAnne]

This is an easy week for me although I have lots that would fit I will read book 4 in a series since I need it for a review but also since I've just read books 1, 2 and 3 in the last few weeks. I'll be starting it when I get home tomorrow night!

The Mistletoe Melody (Brookhollow #4) by Jennifer Snow

FYI - Melody is a person

[K~Terror]

Good roll JoAnne! So excited that we have a "4" to choose from because I was hoping to be able to read this book this week:

[K~Terror]

✔ Week 5: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14)
rolled a 3+4=7 moving us to Spot 43

Book Choices:
★ 3rd in a Series
★ 4th in a Series
★ 43rd in a Series
★ Alt Book: Washington Location

Books & Reviews:
✔ Kristin ------> Series Book 4: Magic Bleeds and Review
✔ Suzanne-----> Series Book 4: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night and Review
✔ JoAnne -----> Series Book 4: The Mistletoe Melody and Review
✔ Jenne -------> Series Book 3: You're the One That I Haunt and Review
✔ Steph Ann --> Series Book 4: Summer Knight and Review

[K~Terror]

JoAnne wrote: "This is an easy week for me although I have lots that would fit I will read book 4 in a series since I need it for a review but also since I've just read books 1, 2 and 3 in the last few weeks. I'..."

Looks like a nice Christmas book!

[Jenne]

Morning! Good roll, gonna go see what I have :)

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Good roll JoAnne! So excited that we have a "4" to choose from because I was hoping to be able to read this book this week:
"

Glad it worked. I was hoping for a 4 too so I could finish my series.

[Jenne]

K that one is really good!!!!

[JoAnne]

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "This is an easy week for me although I have lots that would fit I will read book 4 in a series since I need it for a review but also since I've just read books 1, 2 and 3 in the last..."

Love Christmas books any time of year but especially when it's really the holiday season. Plus I can use it for two other challenges.

[JoAnne]

Jenne wrote: "Morning! Good roll, gonna go see what I have :)"

Happy Choosing.

[Jenne]

I'll probably do the right thing and finish my second FWYS book lol, it's a #3