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TART Challenge2 - Chase the Rainbow (2)
Here is Task 14:45. Read 6 books with 4 word titles.
Articles and ampersands count as words.
MountainKat wrote: "Amanda wrote: "This parts the worst, when I’m waiting for calls in four different challenges so really shouldn’t pick a book but feel weird not having something I’m reading!"It's so hard! Fingers..."
They don't 😂but that just means I get to read MORE books, so really a win either way
Selection Post Task 14 (4 Word Titles) Book 1
Screams of the Season by Hank Edwards
240 Pages
How it fits: See title above
Selection Post Task 14 (4 Word Titles) Book 2
The Dichotomy of Angels by N.R. Walker
327 Pages
How it fits: See title above
How come i havent heard of this series by Hank Edwards !!!!!!!!Thats another one on my list
Janeylou wrote: "How come i havent heard of this series by Hank Edwards !!!!!!!!Thats another one on my list"
Oh my god it's amazing! I'm very slowly working through them when they fit in with other challenges, but not because I don't love them. I've seen reviews compare them to Scooby Doo and it's totally apt (and Scooby was my favorite show growing up)
The first book in series only has 3 words or id read that ...just waiting for ptp before i decide I loved scooby doo as well 😁😁
TASK 14 SELECTION POST The Dragon Hunter's Son by Hanna Dare
184 pgs kindle edition
Got 4 words in title
Ill read an extra book this time ..doing a BR with wende tomorrow , just waiting for her to pick a book with 4 words 😄😄
Selection Post - Task 14#45. Read 6 books with 4 word titles
The Mating of Michael by Eli EastonPages: 242
How it qualifies: 4 word title - The Mating Of Michael
I'm going to try a few different titles and see what I'm in the mood for - I promise I'll post something asap :)
Selection Post - Task 14#45. Read 6 books with 4 word titles
by Annabeth AlbertLength: 280 pages
How it Qualifies: Four Words Tender with a Twist
Completion Date:
Rating:
Review:
TASK 14 SELECTION POSTThe Art of Murder by J.S. Strange
285 pgs kindle edition
Qualifies..got 4 words in title
Completion Post Task 14 (4 Word Titles) Book 1
Screams of the Season by Hank Edwards
240 Pages
How it fits: See title above
Completed: 10/9/2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: My favorite of the series so far. This series is a whole lot of fun, and this installment was no different. I absolutely love how completely settled into their relationship Demmy and Cody are, even when outside parties are trying to bring them down. And the monster this time around? An absolute classic, and always fun to read about.
Completion Post Task 14 (4 Word Titles) Book 2
The Dichotomy of Angels by N.R. Walker
327 Pages
How it fits: See title above
Completed: 10/10/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: I’ve had this one on my TBR for a while, but kept putting it off because for some reason I expected something completely different than what I got. This book was unexpectedly ADORABLE. Nathaniel has got to be one of the cutest characters I’ve read in a while. Sure he’s super grumpy and curmudgeonly, but he’s also so sweet with animals and kids and just completely clueless to everything and I loved him. And Chasan was so perfect for him (obviously) with his light-hearted and loving nature. There was some heart wrenching moments too, balancing out the overall fluffy sweet moments, and just making this an all around great book
Completion Post - Task 14#45. Read 6 books with 4 word titles
by Annabeth AlbertLength: 280 pages
How it Qualifies: Four Words Tender with a Twist
Completion Date: 10 October 2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: LOL, did I pick this one up because of the cover... well yes, yes I did.
I enjoyed the first audiobook in the series, performed by Iggy Toma and Marc Bachmann. Plus I'm always going to go for the age-gap reverse stereotype D/s relationship, and Annabeth Albert writing S&M.
Nice pretty low-angst hurt/comfort tale, a few pop-ins from the first novel, but definitely a standalone.
Completion Post - Task 14#45. Read 6 books with 4 word titles
The Mating of Michael by Eli EastonPages: 242
How it qualifies: 4 word title - The Mating Of Michael
Read: 11th October
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
A sweet and emotional story!
Michael, a nurse and part-time sex surrogate, uses his chance to meet his absolute favorite author during a signing hour at a convention. Sci-fi writer James sure sees the beautiful young man in the line of fans before his desk but when Michael tries to ask him out he outright refuses. James, depending on a wheelchair since a Polio infection in his early childhood, has zero confidence and is so sure that nobody could love him that he totally isolated himself. Luckily Michael is very persistent while also giving James enough time and space.
Michael is a beautiful soul and it was so wonderful to not only read about but actually feel their love growing and to watch James's walls slowly crumbling down.
My only criticism of this story is that the conflict ((view spoiler)) was entirely predictable and a plot ploy that I generally don't like.
And now I really would like to read "Sentimental Cyanide II" and get to know how Lamb survived.
Got both books on the go , but got nothing to do for rest of day sonwill get them finished. Been watching the BTS concerts as well ......anyone like them ???
Janeylou wrote: "Got both books on the go , but got nothing to do for rest of day sonwill get them finished. Been watching the BTS concerts as well ......anyone like them ???"
I don’t even know who they are 😂
This is their first english speaking single , but when i was at the concert couldnt believe all the young kids new all the words to every song.My daughter has been into them for years and wverything korean so thats how i got to like them ...some really great songs though
TASK 14 COMPLETION POSTThe Art of Murder by J.S. Strange
285 pgs kindle edition
Qualifies..got 4 words in title
finished 11 october
4.5 stars
This was sooooo good, set in the art world , so very informative as well, and i cant believe i actually got the murderer ..that never happens ..didnt guess why though.
If you like detectives, set in Wales and loads of action , this is for you .
Not much on the romance though ☹☹
The Dragon Hunter's Son by Hanna Dare
184 pgs kindle edition
Got 4 words in title
Finished 11 october
4 stars
I really loved Hanna Dares Machine Metal Magic series so was expecting big things from this , especially as theres dragons .
It was good but lakwd the humour from the other series and took me a while to like Elojer
Here is Task 15:86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover.
Any kind of hat can be used to qualify for this task and any edition's cover can be used. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count though!
ETA: Please let me know what kind of hat I'm looking for when checking your books! And where if it isn't obvious. 😊
Selection Post Task 15 (Book with hat on the cover) Book 1
Spellbound by Allie Therin
243 Pages
How it Qualifies: Top Hat on cover, see above
Selection Post Task 15 (Book with hat on cover) Book 2
Elf Defence by Lisa Henry
230 Pages
How it Qualifies: Umm...robin hood hat? on cover, see above.
Selection Post Task 15:86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover
Band Sinister by K.J. Charles
Length: 251 pages
How it Qualifies:
(bonnet and top hat)
I’ll be listening to Starcrossed today/tomorrow as well so we can use that for more pages if we need it.
WEEK 15 SELECTION POST
First Light by Christina Lee
269 pgs kindle edition
Hat/cap on only models head
If amanda counts her pages for starcrossed as well ..weve got 225 to find ........Caipi can you find a book with at least that many please then we'll be sorted 🙂
Selection Post Task 15 (Book with hat on cover) Book 3
Starcrossed by Allie Therin
282 Pages
How it qualifies: newsboy cap on cover see above
Was Spellbound any good Amanda ...not read any by this author but it does sound good
Selection Post - Task 15#86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover.
Better Not Pout by Annabeth AlbertPages: 288
How it qualifies: the right guy wears a beanie, see cover above
Janeylou wrote: "Was Spellbound any good Amanda ...not read any by this author but it does sound good"I really enjoyed it! The series gives me Charm of Magpies vibes (mainly the romance part), so if you like that series you'll enjoy it. Some of the reviews for Starcrossed stated that there wasn't enough backstory given from the first book (I didn't notice since I read them back to back), but you might want to wait until all 3 books of the series are out before starting if you don't want to do a reread.
If theres only 3 in series i may wait then..there was about 10 months between these 2 , so perhapsnthe same same before bk 3 comes out...ill wait till new year then thanks
Completion Post Task 15 (Book with hat on the cover) Book 1
Spellbound by Allie Therin
243 Pages
How it Qualifies: Top Hat on cover, see above
Completed: 10/11/20
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: I adored this. Magic and mayhem set in one of my favorite time periods, I can’t find a single thing to complain about. Even it being fade to black didn’t bother me, and that’s saying something! But I was so immersed in the story, I was eager for it to continue, and look forward to more.
Completion Post Task 15 (Book with hat on cover) Book 2
Elf Defence by Lisa Henry
230 Pages
How it Qualifies: Umm...robin hood hat? on cover, see above.
Completed: 10/12/2020
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Review: This book was even better than the first in the series. I was laughing from the start, and it honestly never let up. Benji and Calarian were so much fun, and all the unfortunate mishaps they got into made for a delightfully joyful fantasy romp. I liked Lars well enough, but do wish we had gotten the chance to see things from his POV, as I never truly felt like we got to know him. Overall a very fun sequel with an amazing cast and a guarantee to put a smile on everyone’s faces.
Completion Post Task 15 (Book with hat on cover) Book 3
Starcrossed by Allie Therin
282 Pages
How it qualifies: newsboy cap on cover see above
Completed: 10/12/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: An absolutely wonderful second book! I’m always weary of second books because I think authors often have a sophomore slump, but this book was just as fascinating as the first. The magical world is built upon even more, and the relationship development is perfect, making me fall even more in love with Ace and Rory. This book gives me serious Magpie Lord vibes (which is one of my favorite series), so if you like that series, I can’t recommend this one enough.
just fyi guys, I just started my book this morning so it will be late tonight at the earliest before I'll be done.
WEEK 15 COMPLETION POST
First Light by Christina Lee
269 pgs kindle edition
Hat/cap on only models head
finished 13 th october
4.25 stars
A very nice, low angst book about Oliver who recieves a new heart from a transplant (Lisa ) and then falls for the husband of Lisa when he goes to say thank you
Completion Post - Task 15#86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover.
Better Not Pout by Annabeth AlbertPages: 288
How it qualifies: the right guy wears a beanie, see cover above
Read: 13th October
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
Review:
Perfect start to the season of Christmas themed reads. :)
I greatly enjoyed reading/listening to how this grumpy Santa and the spirited Elf found together!
The audio was well done, except the voice for Teddy sometimes drifted off into a range I didn't like for him.
Completion Post Task 15:86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover
Band Sinister by K.J. Charles
Length: 251 pages
How it Qualifies:
(bonnet and top hat)Completed Date: 10/13/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
Just as delightful as everyone says! KJ Charles is always clever, but Philip is one of her best. Great chemistry between him and Guy and their exchanges are so funny and often poignant.
Friends have suggested that Cornell Collins' performance in the audio version is a bit too formal and staid. I can see that and I'll bet reading it would be twice as good. Hopefully I'll be able to make the time soon.
Task 15 Completion Post - Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the coverTotal pages read: 1563
Trio - post 589 (251 pages) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Caipi - post 588 (288 pages) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Janeylou - post 587 (269 pages) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Amanda - post 585 (755 pages) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
okay guys, I posted our completion link in the challenge thread :)
Great Trio...im off to bed now anyway so will find out in the morning
Here is Task 16:84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
As a team, select one category from October's Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Remember to let me know how you know the books qualify with links and other information as necessary. I need to be able to confirm that your books work for the category.
Here's the one we chose! October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
Im still awake !!!!I changed to the october one the other day and this looked easiest
🎃🎃5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)🎃🎃
Now, im off to bed ..ill pick in morning 😴😴😴😴
Selection Post Task 16 (Current RRRC Monthly Challenge Category-Category 5 World Smile Day)-Book 1
Trace by E. Davies
264 Pages
How it Qualifies: Person smiling on cover, see above
Selection Post Task 16 (Current RRRC Monthly Challenge Category-Category 5 World Smile Day)-Book 2
Witch Under Wraps by E.J. Russell
229 Pages
How it qualifies: I KNOW this book will make me happy because all the other books in this world have been adorable and have made me smile
LOL Amanda, I'll probably do Trace as well 🤣
Trio wrote: "LOL Amanda, I'll probably do Trace as well 🤣"Lol it was just such perfect timing! I wanted to use On the Wings of Wartoo because I read it and KNOW Wade makes me smile, but the code doesn’t deliver until the 15th 😭
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It's so hard! Fingers crossed they blend together well. 🤞🏼😊