R12: SS Team 7 - Too Busy Reading ***Winning Team***

[Lexi]

I think we are just waiting on Annika? Correct?

[Allison Ann]

I have a terrible headache, so I'm heading to bed and I'll check in tomorrow for our roll. Have a good night all.

[Lexi]

Allison Ann wrote: "I have a terrible headache, so I'm heading to bed and I'll check in tomorrow for our roll. Have a good night all."

Allison, feel better. If we don't hear from Annika, should we use our free pass? Have I missed her review? It is the middle of the night where she is.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Probably should use our free pass

[Lexi]

I'm going to roll now and check us in with free pass.

[Lexi]

Week 8 Completion Post
Previous Space: 56
Roll: 5+6
New Space: 67

Can read a Series #6, #7 or 67. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)

Annika - Free Pass
Allison A - Inadvertent Disclosure- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Danielle Gypsy Soul - Oscar - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Lexi - The Cold Eye - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sunshine - Down by Contact - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon - Close Encounters of the Witchy Kind - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Allison Ann]

Thanks for taking care of us Lexi. Glad to read my #6 book, the O title finishes off tons of challenges for me. :D

Selection Post

Owls Well That Ends Well by Donna Andrews - 326 pages
How it fits: Meg Langslow #6

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Thanks for checking us in and rolling Lexi.

Apologies I was at a cheer competition all day and when i got home i was so wiped i didn't even think to look at goodreads. We are off again today for a dance competition so its looking to be another long day

[Lexi]

I lucked out with already having a #7 I needed to read today.

Completion Post
Week 9, Spot 67

Shards of Time by Lynn Flewelling
Pages: 432
Date Read: 11/14/20
How it Fits: Nightrunner #7
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is the last in the Nightrunner series. The large scale plots ended two books ago and these last two have been more contained and I enjoyed seeing everyone settle down after the war and continue to live life and fight demons, as you do. It was a ghost story adventure with a few ends left undone but overall fun.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Selection Post
Week 9, Spot 67

Ex Meridian by A.E. Via
How it Fits: #7 in Nothing Special

[Allison Ann]

Completion Post
Week 9, Spot 67

Owls Well That Ends Well by Donna Andrews
Pages: 326
Date Read: 11/15/20
How it Fits: Meg Langslow #6
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I think this might be my new favourite cozy series. Cadfael has been #1 for so long, but this series entertains me each and every book. Let's call it the favourite contemporary series. :D Meg and her crazy family are kooky and over-the-top but they never annoy me like several other series. Honestly, they remind me of my own family. I've never had 17 people staying in my house, but I'm sure I've broken double digits. And I could desperately use a relative with a man-lift. :D The mystery was great. The yard sale enough to give me hives just thinking of the clutter. I love the relationship between Meg and Michael. She's definitely difficult, but they communicate and he doesn't try to constantly change her. It's so refreshing for a cozy. Loved it. Looking forward to the next book.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Completion Post
Week 9, Spot 67

Ex Meridian by A.E. Via
How it Fits: #7 in Nothing Special
Date Read: 11/17
Pages: 237
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Review: I know this book is seriously OTT but I love it anyway. It's like going to an action movie you just know the action is going to unbelievable and the good guys will hit everything they shoot at and the bad guys will hit nothing even if they have automatic weapons but you love it anyway. That's this book - two badass guys taking out all the bad guys. Throw in some hot man on man romance/sex and that makes it even better. I really loved Ex and Meridian and the bond they had with each other. The overall plot wasn't as engaging as some of the previous books but I didn't care. I also loved that God, Day and crew played a pretty big role in this book. It was just fun and a great way to just enjoy and listen to the adventure.

[Lexi]

Annika, are you around? (You don't seem to have been active on GR since Nov 11 and just checking in since it is Thursday.)

[Allison Ann]

I hope she can check in before Friday. I sent a message too, just in case the challenge just slipped her mind. If not, we'll be sitting out the week. :(

[Annika]

Hey guys,
So sorry I haven't been checking in, RL is a bit of a mess at the moment.
I did send Denise a PM letting her know this and that I need to drop out so that you guys can keep playing.

Good luck and happy reading!

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

We still need a completion for Nikk and Sunshine

[Allison Ann]

Annika wrote: "Hey guys,
So sorry I haven't been checking in, RL is a bit of a mess at the moment.
I did send Denise a PM letting her know this and that I need to drop out so that you guys can keep playing.

Goo..."

Sorry about real life Annika. It's definitely a detriment to our reading. Hope things straighten out soon and we see you in another round. Thanks for contacting Denise though, hopefully we can continue on. Take care.

[Allison Ann]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "We still need a completion for Nikk and Sunshine"

They have 12 1/2 hours to post, so let's hope that's enough time for everyone. :D

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

I'm all out of back-up players, so it'll just be the five of you for the rest of the game.

[Lexi]

Thank you, Denise

Annika, I am sorry real life is a mess and I hope it gets better soon. Best of luck

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I am done with my book - will post my completion shortly

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Completion post -- spot 67

Dead Beat
Read 11/19
Qualification: 7th in a series
Rating 4 stars
Review:
I started this book of a little confused until I realised I had somehow missed reading book 6 LOL so after mostly remembering who was who, I very quickly got into the rest of the story. There was so much going on in this book and I loved the way the author weaved the threads to involve all the different factions, be it vampires, faeries, necromancers , wizards etc

Definitely my favourite of the series so far and I can't wait to continue on with the series

[Allison Ann]

Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Completion post -- spot 67

Dead Beat
Read 11/19
Qualification: 7th in a series
Rating 4 stars
Review:
I started this book of a little confused until I real..."

Definitely a series that I enjoy more each book. :D Can't say that about all of them.

[Lexi]

Just waiting on Sunshine now

[Sunshine]

Completion post -- spot 67Split: Coffin Nails MC
by Miss Merikan
Read 11/19
Qualification: 7th in a series
Rating 4 stars
Review:
Well the story is about the MC president's daughter. Astaroth. I don't read a lot a stories about demons and the occult, but the parts of the story that I did like were all of the twist.

[Lexi]

Nikk, I can help with the completion post and roll if you would like?

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

all good i am around today so will do now :-)

but thank you :-)

[Lexi]

You’re welcome, just updating SSs for the challenge I'm captain of so a very exciting Friday evening here

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I rolled a 10 taking us to 77 - Before I post our check in did we want to use 1 or more of our bonus points to take us off the double i.e. 1 to 78 or all 3 to 80?

[Allison Ann]

I have a #7 to read, so makes no difference to me. I have a #8 to read also. :D

[Lexi]

I would have to use an alt for either 7 or 8 as I read my only 7 last week but I am good doing that since others will get the bonus point.

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

We actually have 5 bonus points so i think we should use them now and take us from 77 to 82 which should give everyone something to read and keeps us in touch with the leaders as we go into the last couple of weeks

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Completions - Week 9

Previous Space: 67
Roll:6 + 4
New Space: 77 + 5 bonus points used = 82

Can read a Series #8, #2 or 82. Cover Item: Building

Allison A -Owls Well That Ends Well Review
Danielle Gypsy Soul - Ex Meridian Review
Lexi - Shards of Time Review
Sunshine - Split: Coffin Nails MC Review
Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon - Dead Beat Review

[Lexi]

Thank you, Nikk

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

I like going to 82 :)

[Allison Ann]

Selection Post

Twelve Angry Librarians by Miranda James- 273 pages
How it fits: Cat In The Stacks #8

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Selection Post
Raised in Fire by K.F. Breene
Pages: 432
How it Fits: #2 in Fire & Ice Trilogy

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Completion Post
Spot: 82
Book: Raised in Fire by K.F. Breene
Date Read: 11/22
Rating: 4 Star
Review: I liked this one although it took a bit for the overall plot to really get going. Reagan is a bit OTT and in your face but I still like her. She's brash and a bit crazy but fun to read about. In real life the things Darius does would wig me out but in fiction I can't help but like him as well. Reagan is really coming into her own and discovering how her powers work. I like that her relationship with Darius grew in this book and I like where it's headed. I look forward to the final book in the trilogy to see how it plays out and how Reagan is able to deal with her heritage.

[Lexi]

Completion Post
Spot: 82

Book: City of Stone and Silence by Django Wexler
Date Read: 11/22
Rating: 4 Star
How it fits: #2 Wells of Sorcery
Review: This was my longest running library book. I checked it out back in Feb before the pandemic shutdown and it was due when everything shutdown, so I felt like I should finally read it. It was a nice middle volume and Tori got developed as a character a lot more. This nice thing is I now have only until Jan for the final one.

[Allison Ann]

Completion Post
Week 10, Spot 82

Twelve Angry Librarians by Miranda James
Pages: 273
Date Read: 11/23/20
How it Fits: Cat In The Stacks #8
Rating: 3 stars
Review: A good mystery and I always enjoy reading about Charlie, Diesel and their life. The title made me think we were going into a jury situation, but nope, just a library conference. :D The murder kept me guessing, the side stories were interesting and not drawn out to the next book. All in all, a quick, enjoyable read.

[Sunshine]

Hi, is it too late to request a pass for this week

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Unfortunately, it is. The rules state clearly that such a request must be made before the team rolls for the week in question.

[Sunshine]

Thanks Denise
I’ll make the request for next week

[Allison Ann]

Hi Sunshine - Will you be able to finish a book by tomorrow night?

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Completion Post
Week 10, Spot 82

Rifts & Refrains
Pages: 288
Date Read: 11/25/20
How it Fits: Hush Note #2
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I discovered this series when I picked up book 1 for a reading challenge and i knew as soon as I was done with it, i would be moving on to book 2 so was thrilled it worked for this challenge. This was a really sweet book and I loved the main characters Quinn and Graham. Even though I kind of knew where this story would go, I managed to connect with the characters so i enjoyed the journey to get there as well as the conclusion to the instalment even if it was a little cheesy. I am really loving this series and will definitely be picking up book 3 very soon

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I am going to be out and about for most of the day so may not get back on goodreads in time to roll.

May I ask someone please to roll once Sunshine posts her completion?

Many thanks,

[Lexi]

Nikk, I'll keep an eye out this evening for Sunshine's post. She has 8.5 hours to go if I am remembering this correctly.

[Allison Ann]

Lexi wrote: "Nikk, I'll keep an eye out this evening for Sunshine's post. She has 8.5 hours to go if I am remembering this correctly."

You have the time right. :D Seven and a half hours now. I get up for work at 4 a.m. so I'm sadly unable to stay up until midnight to help. Bakers are definitely not party animals. Unless the party happens around noon. ;)

[Lexi]

No worries and have a good evening

[Sunshine]

Hi, posting my book in a few minutes