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October 2009 Reading Challenge
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Kelly wrote: "How did you like Lucinda, Darkly? I just picked that one up."
I'm just starting it but I'll let you know. If it's as good as the Mona Lisa books I'll be happy!
okay here is my list1. Orange -Harmony's Way-COMPLETED
2. Red- Covet
3. Brown- Darkness Everlasting- COMPLETED
4. Green- Stray-COMPLETED
5. Black- Darker Angles
6. Yellow- When Twilight Burns
7. Purple- Slave to Sensation-COMPLETED
8. Pink- Dawn's Awakening-COMPLETED
9. Blue- Seduce me in Shadows
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3/9 finished. Had to make some changes due to library availability. Hopefully I'll get to read the Hunger Games books next month!1. Orange - Fire Study
2. Red - Succubus On Top
3. Brown -
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5. Black - The Van Alen Legacy
6. Yellow - City of Glass
7. Purple - At Grave's End
8. Pink - Destined for an Early Grave
9. Blue -
Carpe Corpus is book 6 in the YA Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine. It was a fun fast-paced read. This series of books usually end in a frustrating cliff hanger, so it's best to have the next book in the series handy. Will be looking forward to reading book 7 Fade Out when it comes out in Nov.
Also finished City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare today. It is book 2 in the Mortal Instruments series. There were some surprises in this book, it is an action packed read with vampires, warlocks, faeries, werewolves, shadow hunters, and tragic love lives. I will be checking out the next book this month.
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Another book change6/9
2. Red:
Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe3. Brown: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
8. Pink: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Also read this month:
Dancing with Clara by Mary Balogh ****
Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart ****
heres my list i have been meaning to post1. Orange- Blood Bound by: Patricia Briggs
2. Red- Dark Lover By: J.R. Ward
3. Brown- The Historian By: Elizabeth Kostova
4. Green- Wicked Lovely By: Malissa Marr
5. Black- Iron Kissed By: Patricia Briggs
6. Yellow- The Hunger Games By: Suzanne Collins
7. Purple- Living Dead in Dallas
8. Pink- The Van Alen Legacy By: Melissa De La Cruz
9. Blue- Lover Eternal By: J.R. Ward
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Kelly wrote: "Cherra wrote: "6 OF 9 READ1. Orange - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank ***CURRENTLY READING***
2. Red - Lucinda, Darkly by Sunny 5 STARS
3. Brown - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
4. Green - Mona Lisa ..."
I actually order them from the library--unless I just can't wait for a copy to become available. We have an awesome library system here--there are about 15 libraries in the area. I go on line and order what I want and if my library doesn't have it, they have a courier transport the books from another library to the library closest to my house.
So, to answer your question, I don't have copies to swap or I would be happy to. The Mona Lisa series is definitely worth reading!
Kelly wrote: "Looloo wrote: "8/9 Read1. Orange -Storm Born read 10/4 ****
2. Red - Lucinda, Darkly
3. Brown - Dragon Actually read 10/3 ****
4. Green - [book:..."
Kelly--I saw your post to Looloo about Lucinda Darkly and I loved that series too--although there are only 2 so far. You may already be aware of this, but it is a spinoff of the Mona Lisa series. The Lucinda series references things that happen in the Mona Lisa books and it may spoil the first 3 books for you. Just thought I would let you know.
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7 OF 9 READI am not typically (lately at least) this generous with my stars. I have become more fickle--but I am really feeling these books, so I felt good about awarding 4 and 5 stars.
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3. BROWN - Bitten by Kelley Armstrong ***CURRENTLY READING***
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6. YELLOW - Vampire Beach Initiation by Alex Duval (reading 3 cups of tea & it has a yellow cover, but it is not PNR so I am not counting it.)
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6/9ORANGE - Nightkeepers by Jessica Anderson
RED - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow Currently reading
PINK - Dead End Dating by Kimberly Raye
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PNR-Reading Challenge: (With a quick change at Mel's suggestion, and because I wanted to read Thorn Queen, which displaced this book from it's original location)1. ORANGE: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
2. RED: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
3. BROWN: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
4. GREEN: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
5. BLACK: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
6. YELLOW: How Not To Make a Wish by Mindy Klasky currently reading (Last one before I start BDB!!)
8. PINK: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
9. BLUE: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
6 down, 3 to go5. Black The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
6. Yellow The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
7. Purple Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs
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2 down.
1. Orange - Lover Revealed
2. Red - Dark Lover**** 10/07
3. Brown - Lover Enshrined
4. Green - Lover Unbound
5. Black - Lover Avenged
6. Yellow - Kiss of Midnight
7. Purple - Slave to Sensation
8. Pink - Lover Awakened**** 10/12 - what can I say? Loving this series. This was the most intense of the books so far. Love Z's character although I thought his transformation was long coming, and then when it occurred it happened too quickly. Can't wait to read the continuing novella, but will wait til I finish the rest of the series first. Better writing, better book, but I think I'm still a Wrath & Beth fan. Some interesting plot developments I didn't see coming and look forward to the next installment.
9. Blue - Lover Eternal**** 10/09
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1. Orange - Lover Revealed
3. Brown - Lover Enshrined
4. Green - Lover Unbound
5. Black - Lover Avenged
6. Yellow - Kiss of Midnight
7. Purple - Slave to Sensation
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9/9 Read. I can't believe I'm finished already!1.
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I just finished Lucinda, Darkly and I liked it. I loved the Mona Lisa series and this was just another facet of it. Now I'm going to have to buy Lucinda, Dangerously.
3/9 down1. Orange - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
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3. Brown - Daughter Of The Blood by Nancy Holder
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6. Yellow - Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
7. Purple - Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
8. Pink - Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham
9. Blue - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
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4/9 read1. Orange: Blood Bound, by Patricia Briggs
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4. Green: Living with the Dead, by Kelley Armstrong
5. Black: Lover Avenged, by J.R. Ward
6. Yellow: Lover Enshrined, by J.R. Ward
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9. Blue: Lover Unbound, by J.R. Ward
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***It was a good read. It wasn't easy to get into though.
In this first book of the Kate Daniels series we are introduced to a near future where the world (we get to see Atlanta) alternates between 'tech' and 'magic'. The authors' world is original and quite different from what we're used to (vampires are not sexy!). Despite elaborate descriptions of the surroundings, the world itself is hard to understand in the beginning. I couldn't keep up with it all: the Guild, the Order, the People, the Pack, what?!?!
The heroine is likeable, and eventhough we don't really get to know her as readers, she does show an occasional vulnerable side.
On other boards the names Kate&Curran have been frequently named as being a 'hot couple'. Their relationship (if we can call it that) apparently slowly evolves throughout the series. Just like I love it. Slow but deliberate tension :)
The book could have used better editing though. There were some minor and some major continuity mistakes.
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And loving it. I love Karl Marsten. Who knew the sneaky bastard could have such a soft side?
I totally agree with you Mel. The first time I tried to read Magic Bites, I found the world so confusing I put the book down and didn't go back to it for a few weeks. Once I got a handle on it all though, I was completely sucked in. It's now one of my favorite series and Magic Strikes is my favorite new release of the year so far. =)
It was a major switch from Fantasy Lover, where the most obvious stuff are explained but there is little to no world building and descriptions of surroundings, to Magic Bites where the totally new world order gets explained little bit by little bit and every entered room, street or building gets described in every detail. Only like 60 pages in the book did we get to read more dialogues. But it did grab me after a certain point.I've read reviews of Magic Strikes and people have been raving about it. Apparently it's the best in the series and people can't wait for the 4th one to come out. And you too! And we have very similair taste so I know I'm going to like it too :) So I'm glad I found a new series to get hooked on :)
I will complete this challenge I will complete this challenge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1. Orange - What a Dragon Should Know @@@Oct5th@@@
2. Red - Must Love HellHounds
3. Brown - Servant The Kindred
4. Green - Born of Night
5. Black - Covet @@@Oct9th@@@
6. Yellow - Passion Untamed
7. Purple - The Mane Squeeze
8. Pink - Sweet Surrender @@@Oct11@@@
9. Blue - Hunting Ground
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I got some serious reading done this weekend! 5 down! Currently reading Shadow Game.1. Orange -
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4. Green - Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish
5. Black - Through the Veil by Shiloh Walker
6. Yellow - Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
7. Purple -
8. Pink - Dragon Heat by Allyson James
9. Blue -
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DarkHeart wrote: "I totally agree with you Mel. The first time I tried to read Magic Bites, I found the world so confusing I put the book down and didn't go back to it for a few weeks. Once I got a ha..."I second that. I struggled with the first book, even the second a little but I loved the third book.
It seems with a lot of authors who write series that it takes to book 3-4 to really hit their stride. When I think of most series I've read and recommend I usually say hang with the first couple of books cause it gets really good at book 3 or 4. It's not always the case but with a lot, at least at lot of UF/PNR series.
I totally agree. It's the same with my favorite series: the Cassie Palmer series by Karen Chance. The first book wasn't that great, the second got much better but the last two were just wonderful. It's hard though: not to stop reading the series if the first book didn't turn out to be all that appealing...
8 of 9. Finished book 3 (Seduced by Moonlight) in the Meredith Gentry series. The first half had me wondering if anything was going to happen. Didn't seem to advance the plot. However, once they arrived back at the Unseelie court, it piqued my interest. Started book 4 at 2am last night. Couldn't help it ;)1.
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9. BLACK: A Stroke of Midnight by Laurell K. Hamilton
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Congratulations, Looloo! You finished this challenge fast!!!! :)
1. Orange -Harmony's Way-COMPLETED 2. Red- Covet
3. Brown- Darkness Everlasting- COMPLETED
4. Green- Stray-COMPLETED
5. Black- Darker Angles
6. Yellow- When Twilight Burns-COMPLETED
7. Purple- Slave to Sensation-COMPLETED
8. Pink- Dawn's Awakening-COMPLETED
9. Blue- Seduce me in Shadows
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FlibBityFLooB wrote: "8 of 9. Finished book 3 (Seduced by Moonlight) in the Meredith Gentry series. The first half had me wondering if anything was going to happen. Didn't seem to advance the plot. However, once they..."i said the exact same thing about book 3 in the Merry Gentry series. although I liked the series, I was not in love with it. I felt that she over explained a lot and reiterated and reiterated everything--IMO I thought the series could have been condensed. At the end of the day, I wanted to know what was gonna happen so I continued to read despite my irritation with the redundancy.
Mel wrote: "Read: ***It was a good read. It wasn't easy to get into though.
In this first book of the Kate Daniels series we are introduced to a near future where the world ..."
i just started Bitten--pretty good so far!
Finished up The Darkest Whisper. It is my favorite of the Lords of the Underworld series so far.1. Orange -
2. Red - Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden
3. Brown - Dreams Underfoot (Newford Book 1) by Charles de Lint
4. Green - Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
5. Black -
6. Yellow -
7. Purple -
8. Pink - Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank
9. Blue - Spider-Touched by Jory Strong
4/9 done
Cherra wrote: "i just started Bitten--pretty good so far! ..."Oh so you're going to be meeting Karl! :)
But I must say, all the male characters in this book are overshadowed by One. Very. Hot. Werewolf: Clayton Danvers, rowrrrr...
Mel wrote: "Cherra wrote: "i just started Bitten--pretty good so far! ..."Oh so you're going to be meeting Karl! :)
But I must say, all the male characters in this book are overshadowed by One. Very. Hot...."
yum, yum gimme some!
9/9 Done
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Congratulations, Annvelwis! Another quick reader *grin*
Congrats Looloo and Annvelwis!Cherra wrote: "yum, yum gimme some! ..."
I swear: he's the sexiest sociopath ever!
I'm new to GoodReads and just joined the group. This challenge is amazing. I'll have to see if I can dig up some books for this challenge.
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9/9 done I FINISHED THE CHALLENGE!!!I am changing a couple of things on my list as I want to read a couple of books I got from the library before they are due to go back.
Elyssa wrote: "I'm new to GoodReads and just joined the group. This challenge is amazing. I'll have to see if I can dig up some books for this challenge. "Welcome! Let us know if you need any suggestions :-)
Orange: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts Red:
Brown: City of Glass
Green: City of Ashes
Black: Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
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Pink: Marked by PC Cast
Blue: The Hollow by Nora Roberts
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Im really upset about blue Moon i feel like i got cheated out of the other half of the book. i think that was a really bad way to end it...
Julieanne wrote: "10/12/91. Orange - Terrier
2. Red -Succubus On Top
3. Brown -The Forest of Hands and Teeth
4. Green -Stray
5. Black -[book:Blue Moon|6134..."
Ooh, you've got two really good books to read next. Which are you going to start first?
Julieanne wrote: "10/12/91. Orange - Terrier
2. Red -Succubus On Top
3. Brown -The Forest of Hands and Teeth
4. Green -Stray
5. Black -[book:Blue Moon|6134..."
I completely agree about Blue Moon! Ever (which, by the way, is the dumbest name in all of history) should have at least told him what happened with Roman. Speaking of whom reminded me all together to much of an evil version of Bones from the Night Huntress series.
Arcadi, Im not sure im going to keep reading, the next one is (due out in Nov) the first one had real promise but if the next one is like this last i think im done. I hate reading a book and feeling like iv been cheated... can i get thos few hours back? :)
Julieanne wrote: "Arcadi, Im not sure im going to keep reading, the next one is (due out in Nov) the first one had real promise but if the next one is like this last i think im done. I hate reading a book and feelin..."Yeah, the only reason I'll keep reading is that my thirteen-year-old brother buys them, so I might as well read 'em. And they're WAY easy reads, so it isn't as if I'm wasting a lot of time.
Mel wrote: "Heather, it does definitely get better! Keep reading. These series is my favorite. I must say Touch the Dark suffers a bit from first book syndrome: too much elaboration on the world building. After 60 pages you'll get into it and I'm sure you'll end up loving it. ..."
Thanks, maybe tonight I'll try it again!
Wow!! Looloo and Annvelwis - you just zoomed right thru this month! Congrats to you both!!
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1. Orange - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank ***CURRENTLY READING***
2. Red - Lucinda, Darkly by Sunny 5 STARS
3. Brown - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
4. Green - Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny4 ..."
Cherra- Do you trade books? I've been wanting to ge the Mona Lisa books. Do you owns the copies?
Maybe we can swap?