R12: SS Team 1 - Alices in 1derland

[Geri]

Thanks, Melissa! Feel better soon!

[Geri]

Week 8 dice roll is 7. Current spot is 67. Alternate option is Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible).

[Louise]

Perfect I need to read Let Me Be the One by Sunday

[Steph]

Selection Post
Week 8
Cinder

Qualification: Foot on cover, no other body part

[Geri]

Week 8 Tracking Post
Current Spot: 67

✔️Melissa’s Review Post
✔️Steph’s Review Post
✔️Talia’s Review Post
✔️Louise’s Review Post
✔️Plethora’s Review Post
✔️Geri’s Review Post

[[deleted user]]

I'll be choosing one of these books tonight, all #6 in a series.

[~Melissa~]

Week 8: Spot 67
Selection Post


Dungeon Games by Lexi Blake
185 pgs/GR
#6.5 Masters and Mercenaries series


[ book:Dungeon Games|19443238]

[Geri]

Talia - That is funny. I plan to read this week. And I know Plethora read it last week too.

[[deleted user]]

Geri wrote: "Talia - That is funny. I plan to read this week. And I know Plethora read it last week too."

That’s the book I ended up choosing! That is funny.

[Plethora]

Completion Post
Spot 67


Book: A Midwinter's Tail
Author: Sofie Kelly
Pages: 336
Fits: #6 in Magical Cats Mystery series
Read: 11/08/2020
Rating: 4
Review: I love the cats in this series. Like all cats they have serious personality, topped with their abilities they always bring a few chuckles to the series. Kathleen's big night turns deadly as she is hosting a fundraiser gala for a reading project to benefits the kids of Mayville. The dead guest is someone that hasn't been seen in town for over 20 years, what brought them to town on this evening to attend this event and who knew they were coming to inflict death. Multiple secrets and past history are discovered as Kathleen attempts to not get involved in investigating.

[Geri]

Completion Post

Week 8

Spot: 67
Book: French Pressed
Qualification: book 6 in Coffeehouse Mystery series
Finished: 11/9
Rating: 4 ⭐️

Review:
I’m glad to get back to this series. I really enjoy the New York atmosphere and talk of food and coffee. There was plenty of family drama in this one. But it was nice to see Clare’s romance with Quinn finally start to heat up. In this one, Clare going undercover was fun and things did get exciting, with Clare’s daughter being accused of murder. I look forward to reading more in this series.

[[deleted user]]

Completion Post
Week 8, Spot 67

Book: French Pressed by Cleo Coyle
Qualification: #6 in the Coffeehouse Mystery series
Date read: 11/10/20
Rating: ★★
Review: Clare puts on her amateur detective hat again as her daughter Joy is arrested for murdering her former boss and lover after being found with the dead body with her knife used as the murder weapon. I don't know if I'm just not in the mood for this series right now but everyone was annoying me in this entry. Joy was ridiculous for dating a man who was much older than her, married with children, and her boss. She even got expelled from her culinary school once they found out about her relationship with her supervisor. And the guy seemed sleazy as he proved when he told Clare that he wished he'd met her before he met Joy so he could have dated her. Yuck! And then Quinn gave Clare an ultimatum that she had to find a new place to live or he wouldn't date her. The nerve! Just because he's insecure she has to find and pay for a new place to live? Ugh. And Matt is annoying as usual but I haven't liked him since book 1. I was just so annoyed by everyone, so I was glad to finish the book. I might give one more book in the series a try to see if I am less annoyed in the future.

[Steph]

Completion Post
Week 8
Spot 67
Cinder
Qualification: lone body part on cover
Finished: 11/10
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
The little snippets where this book really related back to Cinderella were clever and well placed. I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns that kept stringing me along until the end. The main twist was predictable, but the whole book was very enjoyable nonetheless. Would highly recommend and I cannot wait to finish this series.

[Geri]

Talia wrote: "Completion Post
Week 8, Spot 67

Book: French Pressed by Cleo Coyle
Qualification: #6 in the Coffeehouse Mystery series
Date read: 1..."

Yep, Joy’s married older lover was a creep! And Mike’s insecurities a little too childish. I did enjoy it. Hopefully, the next is better for you. The author gave us a hint what it will be about.

[[deleted user]]

Geri wrote: "Yep, Joy’s married older lover was a creep! And Mike’s insecurities a little too childish. I did enjoy it. Hopefully, the next is better for you. The author gave us a hint what it will be about...."

Yep, I had mistakenly read #7 already before this one, so I know what happens with Madame and Matt and that wedding. So I'm aiming to read #8 when we roll into the 80s. I like the coffee info, so hopefully there will be more interesting coffee facts in that one too.

[[deleted user]]

Steph wrote: "Completion Post
Week 8
Spot 67
Cinder
Qualification: lone body part on cover
Finished: 11/10
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
The little snippets where this book ..."

Glad you liked Cinder! I enjoyed this series. Book #2 was my favorite.

[~Melissa~]

Week 8: Spot 67
Completion Post


Dungeon Games by Lexi Blake
185 pgs/GR
#6.5 Masters and Mercenaries series

Finished 11/9/20 3 stars
Review: Derek has been sniffing around Karina at Sanctum, but unwilling to do anything with her out of his own whacked out insecurities that of course get pushed onto Karina. However, someone is targeting submissives and Derek (Dallas Detective) has been brought in to be 'pose' as the Dom at the club where this has been happening........and Karina (Private Investigator) has been picked to be his sub. It always surprises me when these alpha males act like teenagers. Granted Derek's ex wife did a number on him and she is a bitch. Karina is able to hold her own - loved what she did to the ex.

[Louise]

Completion Post - Week 8
Spot: 67

Let Me Be the One by Bella Andre
Pages: 227
Date Read: 11/10
Rating: 4*
How It Fits: #6 The Sullivans

Review

This is the sixth installment in the sullivans series where each book centre's around the love match of one of the Sullivan siblings. This time is the turn of Ryan and Vicki, when Vicki finds herself in an uncomfortable situation she calls on the only person that will drop everything for her, her best friend Ryan. I really enjoyed this as we saw both Ryan and Vicki try and battle their attraction to each other and admit that they have loved each other since they were in high school. I enjoy this series, there is enough angst and turmoil to make it believable and the HEA is a long fought battle to get there.

Need to get back to #4 and #5

[Geri]

Thanks, Everyone! All reviews are in. 🙂

[Plethora]

Yep Mateo has always stayed in his hound dog ways....

Oh Joy.....so typical to have a young girl get swept up by a creepy older man thinking she is the apple of his eye.

Mike and Clare have a lot of footwork left to get their relationship on solid ground.

[[deleted user]]

I’m still awake, so I rolled for us.

Week 9
Previous Spot: 67
Roll: 1 + 4 = 5
New Spot: 72

[Steph]

Talia wrote: "Steph wrote: "Completion Post
Week 8
Spot 67
Cinder
Qualification: lone body part on cover
Finished: 11/10
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
The little snippets wh..."

Yeah I would love to continue the series this week, but the second one is a bit long and I have a ton to do this week, so a shorter book would be better.

[Steph]

Selection Post

The alternate is a book published 2001-2010

I chose
The Glass Castle

Published in 2006

[Geri]

Talia wrote: "I’m still awake, so I rolled for us.

Week 9
Previous Spot: 67
Roll: 1 + 4 = 5
New Spot: 72"

Thank you, Talia! I’ll check us in now.

[Geri]

Week 9 Tracking Post
Spot: 72

✔️Melissa’s Review Post
✔️Steph’s Review Post
✔️Talia’s Review Post
✔️Louise’s Review Post
✔️Plethora’s Review Post
✔️Geri’s Review Post

[[deleted user]]

I’ll be reading Avenged (Ruined #2).

[~Melissa~]

Selection Post: Spot 72


Cherished by Lexi Blake
164 pgs/GR
7.5 in Masters & Mercenaries series

[ book:Cherished|22882419]

[Louise]

Completion Post
Space: 72

White Hot by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 389
Date Read: 11/15
Rating: 5*
How It Fits: #2 Hidden Legacy

Review
I forgot how much I enjoy the writing of Ilona Andrews. This is the 2nd in The Hidden Legacy series where Nevada and Rogan join forces to search out the killer of the wife of one of Nevada`s clients. There is an ice mage on the loose and someone is targeting Nevada and her family. The growing attraction between Nevada and Rogan leads to some electric scenes especially as both are trying to protect each other from harm in their own way.

[Geri]

Completion Post

Week 9

Spot: 72
Book: A Rogue of One's Own
Qualification: Book 2 in The League of Extraordinary Women series
Finished: 11/15
Rating: 4 ⭐️

Review:
This was a good enemies to lovers historical romance. I enjoyed the banter between the MCs. And there was plenty of heat between them. There’s some history here about the suffragette movement as well. I will read the next book in the series.

[~Melissa~]

Completion Post: Spot 72


Cherished by Lexi Blake
164 pgs/GR
7.5 in Masters & Mercenaries series
Finished 11/15/20 4 stars

Review: so this was fun, took me a bit to remember who Bridget was since we met her in Serena's book (book #2) in the series. She and Chris were Serena's side kicks in her book. Bridget is a hoot. Will was a bit of a dumb ass mixed with arrogant c*ck as he thought it was a good idea to make it that he was her only hope for a date for her sister's wedding. Her dad is a piece of work and I definietly want to know more about Bridget's sister and her new husband. Ian as always provides comedic relief.
BTW - that is a terrible cover

[Plethora]

I'll post my completion tomorrow, still finishing up

[[deleted user]]

I’m still reading too. Should be done by Thursday afternoon.

[[deleted user]]

Completion Post
Week 9, Space 72

Book: Avenged
Author: Avenged
Qualification: Ruined #2
Date read: 11/19/20
Rating: ★★★
Review: After the huge battle at the end of book 1, both sides are regrouping and seeing who is left alive. Olivia is free and ready to wreak some havoc on Cas's kingdom, but Em tries to hold her in check as she still has hope for peace now that Cas is the new king. Back on Cas's side, his attempts to convince his advisors that the Ruined are not a threat land him imprisoned in his own castle. It was interesting to see if Cas and Em could convince their people that peace was possible, but by the end I found myself a little on Olivia's side, especially after Em gets kidnapped and held against her will in Oslo. I think Em might be a bit too lax on people who want to do her and her people harm. It will be interesting to see how everything ends in the next and final book of the trilogy.

[Plethora]

Completion Post
Spot 72


Book: Faux Paw
Author: Sofie Kelly
Pages: 336
Fits: #7 in Magical Cats Mystery series
Read: 11/19/2020
Rating: 4
Review: Still love the cats in this series, lol read book 6 last week. And hm.... Marcus seems to have a new special cat as well. I think the antics between Owen and Hercules could stand on their own. They have their own high jinx like a couple of siblings that are really just fun to read.

[Geri]

We are still waiting on Steph. This is my first time playing. How long do I give Steph before using our free pass? I will message Steph now as well.

[[deleted user]]

Geri wrote: "We are still waiting on Steph. This is my first time playing. How long do I give Steph before using our free pass? I will message Steph now as well."

Since she hasn’t posted an update with an eta on finishing her book, I’d be comfortable with you using the free pass if you haven’t heard back from her in a few hours.

[Geri]

OK. Thanks! If I don’t hear from her, I’ll roll the dice this afternoon and use the free pass.

[Steph]

Hey guys sorry for the delay! I've had a migraine since yesterday and I didn't even think to post my review. It'll be in my next post

[Steph]

Completion PostThe Glass Castle
Spot 72

How it fits: published in 2006
Finished: 11/19/20
Rating: 4 stars

Review
This book was raw and so real. It was heartbreaking to read about a childhood with no roots and such hardship. I can't imagine growing up with parents that mistreated their own kids so much and had such lack of concern for their wellbeing. I am looking forward to watching the movie as I've read very good reviews about it!

[Geri]

Steph wrote: "Hey guys sorry for the delay! I've had a migraine since yesterday and I didn't even think to post my review. It'll be in my next post"

Thank you, Steph! Feel better soon!

[Geri]

Steph wrote: "Completion PostThe Glass Castle
Spot 72

How it fits: published in 2006
Finished: 11/19/20
Rating: 4 stars

Review
This book was raw and so real. It wa..."

I’ve seen the movie. It is great!

[Steph]

Geri wrote: "Steph wrote: "Hey guys sorry for the delay! I've had a migraine since yesterday and I didn't even think to post my review. It'll be in my next post"

Thank you, Steph! Feel better soon!"


Thanks 😊

[Geri]

Week 10 dice roll is 11. Current spot is 83. Alternate option is 83. Published between 1950 and 1999

[~Melissa~]

oooh what good timing - I came on to check what our roll was, lol :)


Week 10 Selection Post: Spot 83


You Only Love Twice by Lexi Blake
360 pgs/GR


[ book:You Only Love Twice|22851306]

[Geri]

Week 10 Tracking Post
Spot: 83

✔️Melissa’s Review Post
✔️Steph’s Review Post
✔️Talia’s Review Post
✔️Louise’s Review Post
✔️Plethora’s Review Post
✔️Geri’s Review Post

[Steph]

Selection Post
Spot 83


The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Published in 1950

[~Melissa~]

Hope you feel better Steph - no fun not feeling well

[Steph]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Hope you feel better Steph - no fun not feeling well"

Thank you!

[[deleted user]]

Selection Post
Spot 83

Allied
Ruined #3
409 pgs

[Steph]

Completion Post
Spot 83
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Finished: 11/22
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: Published in 1950
Review:
This was such a fun read. I've seen the movie so I knew what happened, but I finally got around to reading the book and it certainly didn't disappoint. I plan to continue with the others in the series.