TART Challenge2 - Bookin' It (17)

[Hayde]

November works for me!

[Katelyn]

I am so excited to get started! I already feel more motivated to read and I have been in a book slump for a while.

[Busy Right Meow]

November 2019 has so many books that's been on my TBR! So many choices....

[Katelyn]

I am going with...



Love a good hockey romance. 🏒

[Hayde]

I have decided on a book. Took a bit finding one that my library had available on ebook.

The Bromance Book Club


https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/sho...

[Busy Right Meow]

I remember really liking Teddy and Sara’s story so exited to hear what you think Katelyn!

Hayde, I saw that book too and it was one of the ones I was deciding on.

I am going with since I already have the book.

[Katelyn]

Hayde wrote: "I have decided on a book. Took a bit finding one that my library had available on ebook.

The Bromance Book Club


https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/sho..."

You will have to let me know what you think. I haven't gotten to that one yet.

[J]

Awesome!

I am planning on picking the first in list. L.J.Shen's and the premise is quite different.

In the Unlikely Event

[Hayde]

Jans, that one also caught my attention but neither of the libraries I subscribe to had the book.

[J]

I am guessing its quite a toxic relationship story. But I feel like reading.

The Bromance Book Club - I have no idea.

[Katelyn]

Alright team, just had dinner and now I am going to start my book! I will check in soon.

[Katelyn]

Hey! I wanted to share something with you all that I have found recently. There is this facebook page which I will link below. Every night she makes a post linked to an amazon wishlist where she pulls together free books from amazon for that day. I usually find 4 or 5 books each night that are free! I almost wish I didn't find this page because my kindle has so many books on it! This could possibly help you with some book choices for our later prompts.

https://www.facebook.com/NoseStuckInA...

[Hayde]

Katelyn, what have you done to me? 😂
JK, thanks for sharing!

[Busy Right Meow]

Lol seriously what are you doing to us haha Thank you so much for sharing! Going to finish a few more chapters and then check out the list!

[J]

That is so cool.
Thanks Katelyn :)

[J]

TASK 1 Completed:

Task : As a team select your favorite month of 2019 (because 2020 basically SUCKS!) and each player reads a book initially published in that month. No pass for this task. November 2019
Book/cover link : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Page numbers with source: 338 in Kindle GR
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. : Published November 17th 2019
Date Completed.: Sep 14, 2020
Rating/Review.:
4.5 stars

This had hit me on the head, and knocked me out that I forgot where I lived, moved and even existed.

I had only read Vicious from L.J.Shen before, and I could guarantee you that the author carves her male MCs with passion. They aren't perfect. Especially Malachy is far from perfect. There were times I wanted to slap him and yank his head for being such a grandeur asshole, but the beauty in the writing is, I ended up loving him.

He is one of the unique MCs who is raw, rough, different, yet leaves a taste on my tongue because there is a part of me that resonates with his heart.

And Aurora! She is devastatingly innocent. And for every minute she had been in the dark, being pushed and pulled by everyone she loved, waging a war against her morality and passion, she became true and close to life. I wanted her to get everything she wished for. From the moments she sets her foot on Ireland, till the end of the book, I wanted her to get everything she wanted.

Which is so much important because I need to love the MCs and root for them, however flawed they are. I don't want them to be helpless and hopeless shits. L.J.Shen knows that thin line, and the art to make us accept their flaws rather to rub it on our face.

In the Unlikely Event

[Busy Right Meow]

Great review Jans! Definitely adding to my tbr.

[Katelyn]

You are quick! I am about 28 % into my book right now. I have to work all day today, but I will get some reading done during my lunch hour.

[J]

@Kitty It is definitely worth a read. I would do it again, some days later. It is that good.

I blame the book, Katelyn. It truly kept me awake the whole night. Now, I am stuck in work, knee-deep and I have to extend my work time. Probably till mid-night.

[Busy Right Meow]

Oh no Jans. Good luck with work!

[Busy Right Meow]

Task 1 Completed

Task: As a team select your favorite month of 2019 (because 2020 basically SUCKS!) and each player reads a book initially published in that month. No pass for this task. November 2019
Book/cover link: Outmatched
Page numbers with source: 334 pages Kindle GR
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.: Published November 19th, 2019
Date Completed: 9/14/2020
Rating/Review: 5 Stars

This is my second Kristen Callihan book and actually my first Samantha Young book. I really enjoyed Dear Enemy by Kristen Callihan and heard so many great things about Samantha Young so I was intrigued and not disappointed at all! I basically devoured this Enemies-to-Lovers/Fake Relationship book in the course of a few hours with a smile on my face the entire time reading it.

Parker (h) surprised me in the best way. Usually, nerdy and/or rich heroines fall into a certain stereotype but she was the best combination. She is smart, feisty, and kind despite growing up in a privileged family. She is a people-pleaser but has a back bone. The banter between her and Rhys (H) was so amazing.

Rhys (whose name I just love) is so guarded and carries the weight of so much emotional baggage on his shoulders. Parker described him best when she called him a boxer with a gigantic heart and secretly gentle soul. Rhys is clearly a protector and feels like it is his responsibility to hold everything together and not worry others with his troubles. Parker is able to see through this and show him that he can be vulnerable and that she can be his perfect complement, protecting him in her own little way.

Besides the relationship, I loved how the authors touched on gender inequality in Parker's workplace. Despite Parker being extremely competent at her job, it made me so sad to see the blatant sexism that she had to deal with but sadly I'm sure it's a realistic portray. But, if you're planning to read this book (which I hope you strongly consider), the paintball scene was great and I'll just leave it at that.

I could do without the final conflict in the end but it was a minor blip and I can overlook it. Overall, I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a great enemies to lovers read.

[J]

Super Kitty! Definitely going into my tbr. I love unique and stereotype breaking characters. Thanks for your detailed review. It makes me want to read this book. :)

[Hayde]

So I changed books midway. I couldn’t continue with “The Bromance Club”. It was a great premise but execution not perfect. To be fair I was bias after the second page. The author has one of the characters speak in Spanish (a language I’m fluent in) and she completely messes the line. You can clearly see Google translated was use. After that, the book just couldn’t recover for me. I might try reading it later on.

Let’s move on to the book I read....”In the unlikely event”. And wow...FIRE! I started it last night around midnight and just like Jans I paid the prize at work for that. I had to exercise so much self control putting this book down. I wanted more of their story. I won’t give spoilers but I’ll say this, I can’t look at a chocolate bar the same way again!

Jans, your review was amazing!

[J]

Hayde wrote: "So I changed books midway. I couldn’t continue with “The Bromance Club”. It was a great premise but execution not perfect. To be fair I was bias after the second page. The author has one of the cha..."

Thanks, Hayde. I was stunned by the chocolate bar! Am in the same boat as you and haven't come out of it. Glad that you changed into "In the unlikely event". It is one of a kind.

[Hayde]

Task : As a team select your favorite month of 2019 (because 2020 basically SUCKS!) and each player reads a book initially published in that month. No pass for this task. November 2019
Book/cover link: In the Unlikely Event
Page numbers with source: Kindle Edition, 338 pages
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. : Published November 17th 2019
Date Completed.: Sep 14, 2020
Rating/Review.: 5 stars

Fair warning this book has many trigger topics. If I listed all of them it would be full of spoilers. I kept editing my rating on this book because I just couldn’t decide where I stood with it and guess what I came to realize is I’m just like Rory, I know I love this book but there are so many toxic relationships in this book that I feel I shouldn’t love it. So in the end I am giving this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, why because even with all the angst and manipulation in this book, I LOVE IT! I won’t be able to look at a 🍫 chocolate bar the same, and it’s for the better.

[Busy Right Meow]

So about this chocolate bar.... like am I not going to ever want to eat chocolate again after I read this book?!! Because I love chocolate and I’m not sure I am willing to give that up despite how good this book sounds lol 🥺

[J]

Busy Right Meow wrote: "So about this chocolate bar.... like am I not going to ever want to eat chocolate again after I read this book?!! Because I love chocolate and I’m not sure I am willing to give that up despite how ..."

Lol... You would definitely love it more and even crave for it :) It is just, you will look at it more passionately. Haha

[Busy Right Meow]

Jans wrote: "Busy Right Meow wrote: "So about this chocolate bar.... like am I not going to ever want to eat chocolate again after I read this book?!! Because I love chocolate and I’m not sure I am willing to g..."

Hahaha ok good to know! Got me worried for a second there.

[Katelyn]

Hey Ladies, sorry it is taking me a bit longer to get my book done. I should have it done today. As soon as I finish, I will post my review.

[J]

No problem, Katelyn. It is important that you enjoy the book. And let us know the details in review :)
I think there is time for the next task.

[Busy Right Meow]

Exactly, no worries and no rush! :)

[Hayde]

Gives me time to catch up on work :)

[Katelyn]

Task 1 Completed

Task : As a team select your favorite month of 2019 (because 2020 basically SUCKS!) and each player reads a book initially published in that month. No pass for this task. November 2019

Book/cover link : Trying to Score

Page numbers with source: 284 in Kindle (GR)

How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. : Published November 12th 2019

Date Completed.: Sep 15, 2020
Rating/Review.: 5 stars

I was actually very hesitant going into this one because I am not a big fan on the fake dating troupe, but this was so cute! I think I enjoyed it so much because TK and Sara had a past that they talked about often. I loved the bickering and seeing them come together again. The only thing that I missed was I wish it had more hockey. I like my hockey romances to have a few games, but the relationship was fun to watch grow. I look forward to reading the rest in this series.

[Katelyn]

I am finished!! Let's hope we can get task 2 tonight. I can't wait to see what we get next!

[Busy Right Meow]

I just posted our completion post to the main tracking thread so we'll see!

I'm so glad you liked TK and Sara's story. I remember thinking it was really cute given how much the previous books had hinted at their history too. I want to say Bailey's book (next one) didn't have that much hockey either though. :(

[Katelyn]

Busy Right Meow wrote: "I just posted our completion post to the main tracking thread so we'll see!

I'm so glad you liked TK and Sara's story. I remember thinking it was really cute given how much the previous books had ..."

I will probably still read it, but take a break and maybe read a different hockey series. Since my hockey team lost in the playoffs, I have wanted to read more hockey romances.

[J]

Superb...
Definitely going to my tbr.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 2:

3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.

Please include a link to your read shelf in your completion post. You can have other books by the author on your shelf, but only the one you choose for this task can be marked as read. If your profile is private, you will need to either open your profile for the duration of this task (or challenge) or friend me so I can confirm your completion.

[Katelyn]

Alright team,

I think I am going to read .

I own SOOOOO many of her books on my kindle, but I have yet to read one.

[Busy Right Meow]

@Katelyn

Interesting to see your thoughts on that book Katelyn. I've never heard of that author. Also sorry to hear about your hockey team losing. What team do you root for?


I'm going with . Mainly because the reviews says the hero has a pet raccoon named George Cooney...I MEAN how can I not haha

Plus just looking for something light given it's shaping up to be a stressful week at work. :)

[J]

So, for this, I am going to read,

Katelyn had given 5 stars for it. So, I will dig into it.

[Hayde]

I’ll be reading Darkfever

@Kitty, George Clooney! Really how can you not read it with that 😁

@Jans, let me know what you think about that book. I been thinking of adding it to my tbr.

@Katelyn, I never realized there were so many hockey series. I might have give one a try! Don’t really know much about hockey but sounds fun.

[J]

Definitely, Hayde.

[Katelyn]

Busy Right Meow wrote: "@Katelyn

Interesting to see your thoughts on that book Katelyn. I've never heard of that author. Also sorry to hear about your hockey team losing. What team do you root for?


I'm going with [book..."

Columbus Blue Jackets are my team. I also root for Vegas, but they just got kicked out too ☹

[Katelyn]

So of course I think I have changed my mind and the book I want to read definitely has more pages, but I was scrolling through my kindle and decided this sounded good.



Hopefully it is good enough to pull me in and the page count won't even be a problem lol

I believe both characters the guy and the woman are hockey players.

[Katelyn]

How have teams already finished task 2!?

[Busy Right Meow]

I think they're really strategic about their page counts. It looks like they're picking shorter books plus they got their task like a half day before us probably.

[Katelyn]

I have decided to read a shorter book. Why not knock out some of my shorter books why I have the chance. lol. I switched because the book I was reading felt like I was reading forever just to get 20 pages. I guess I will post what I finally decide to read when I do my completion post. How's everyone else doing?

[Busy Right Meow]

Haha yikes if it already feels long within the first 20 pages it's probably good to switch. I'm about 60% done so hoping to wrap it up later tonight or tomorrow morning!

[Busy Right Meow]

Task 2 Completed

Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Book/cover link: Hosed
Page numbers with source: 276 pages Kindle GR
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.: New to me authors Pippa Grant and Lili Valentine Bookshelf
Date Completed: 9/16/2020
Rating/Review: 4.5 Stars

This book doesn't take itself too seriously so neither did I. The premise itself is so ridiculous that it would be hard to take it seriously even if I tried. Cassie the heroine is a virgin who has returned to her small town, Happy Cat, in Georgia to help out with her sister's sex toy factory because her sister has fled the country after catching her (now ex) husband cheating.....(with not a person). Cassie is reunited with her high school crush who has become an extremely hot firefighter (pun intended).

Now to my favorite character George....oh George ❤️. George is the tricycle riding, always hungry, ladies man (raccoon) of my dreams. George Cooney (🤣) is the single best character/raccoon/trash panda. I mean his owner, Ryan aka the hero, is great too but has nothing on George. I hope George can find his raccoon mate in the next book. I am invested in George's love life and I need to know!!!

This book is not a literary masterpiece by any means but it never claims to be. It's just a charming book about a small town and its colorful residents. Everyone has a lot of character and all the side characters were great too. It sets the stage well for the next books on Ryan's brothers as well which I am excited to read.

Highly recommend if you are looking for light read that goes quickly!