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PtP - Relax, Ride and Read (8)
April wrote: "Week 2 - Selection postOption 1
Book: It had to be Mason
Pages: 206 pages
How it qualifies: Got it from Kindle Unlimited"
Hi April please can you change your selection post to say week 3.
Thanks x
Suzanne wrote: "Well cool - the book I'm going to pick up tonight to read I got from the library- score! Now I'm glad I didn't get started on it earlier (although to be honest, I was waiting for this, just in case..."I’m so jealous of your elibraries in Scotland they are rubbish.
Selection post week 3 option 1Book:
Pages: 296 as per kindle edition in above link
How it qualifies: I got this free from NetGalley
Week 3 Completion post Option 1Book: It had to be Mason
Pages: 206
Date: 3/20/2021
Rating: 3⭐️
Review: This book was totally for young teens. Mason was the brothers best friend and wanted to learn how to dance so he could ask a girl a to the homecoming dance. Zoe wanted to be taught how to go on a date. They taught each other and ended up falling in love.
Week 3 completion postBook:
Pages: 296
Read: 21 March
Rating: 4⭐️
Review: Althea sets out to change the world and destroy the Titan Cronus and one of his officers who has tagged her as belonging to him. She vows to protect her sisters and follow her fate. This leads her to encounter many dangerous situations and uncover some important secrets.
week 3~Completion post book:
pages:335
read: 3/23/2021
rating: 3.5/5
review: okay, Harper is a girl that hasn't had much experience on love or how to love someone. So this entire book is based off of that. I really thought it was just going to be about Harper helping Ridley with school and him helping her with the basic's of teen dating. They fall in love, is met with some teen drama and then boom happy ending, Story over. Hahha I know it's so cliche. But exactly what I was looking for. But it wasn't that. I mean it was for like 30% of the book but the rest was just on her family drama.
The book was mostly on her trying to still fit into her family because she was adopted. But also the betrayal that she has set for her father. The book didn't really focus on much about Harper and Ridley but more on how her family was slowly falling apart an she was going with it.
Finishing the book I did look back to see if it had a part 2 of some sort but it didn't. The end of the book didn't feel like an end it felt like you were just simply turning the page to the next chapter. Which was a let down because of all the unanswered questions I had.
Completion Post- Week #3 Option 1 
Date read: 03-26-21
Pages: 266
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review: This is my first Rom-Com and I have to say it pulled me in. I am so glad I gave it a chance. Super cute!
Lucy is a "nerd", she is only 20 and has her doctorate degree and is working on a social experiment. She has little social skills and when she talks it is very elaborate in a scientific way. When she meets Jensen she begins to understand how her experiment should be laid out. Their relationship is the cutest thing ever, I laughed more times in the book than any other book.
Lucy, Freya, and Tom were fast friends and maintain a best friend relationship throughout the book. These are the type of friends I have and it is a breath of fresh air to know Lucy has these types of friends.
Suzanne wrote: "Completion Post - Week #3Option 1
Hard Eight by Janet EvanovichPage numbers 356
Date Read: 3/20/21
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I read boo..."
Suzanne, I have read 1 and 2 so far I really enjoyed this series but when we moved I packed them in storage! I need them out here soon lol Book 8 sounds pretty good and I love the humor put into this books.
Yes - sometimes it's nice to just have a good, silly read :)
Week 3 Selection Post
The Italian by T.L. Swan
Pages: 550 Kindle Edition
Qualification: Part of Kindle Unlimited
Amazon "The Italian" Page
Week 3 Completion Post
The Italian by T.L. Swan
Date Read: 3/25
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: A solid dark-light mafia romance, though I did have a few issues. Enrico tended to lean a little too much into alpha asshole hero for me (I tend to prefer my alpha heroes a little more along Aurora Rose Reynolds variety and not mean). Olivia was a little too doormat and I wanted her not to give in to Enrico as much as she did. My main issue though was Enrico's father and his actions. (view spoiler) I really wish goodreads would give half stars because this book would qualify. Not a 3 star read but also not quite a four star for me.
Week 4Option 1:
10. This is an adventure!
* Read a book tagged 'adventure'.
Qualification may be found in precis, main page, tag/shelf or list.
Option 2:
Key date - 25 September 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.
Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.
Week 4 Selection Post - Option 1" Note: I'm changing books - New Selection Post is belowBook:
A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis PetersPages: 213 per kindle link above (also on Amazon page)
How it qualifies: "Adventure" tag is on page two of top shelves:
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Selection post-Week 4~ option 1Book:The Hunger Games
Pages:386
Qualifications: It is tagged under "Adventure Books" https://www.goodreads.com/genres/adve...
Carri wrote: "Selection post-Week 4~ option 1Book:The Hunger Games
Pages:386
Qualifications: It is tagged under "Adventure Books" https://www.goodreads.com..."
I love this series! I hope you enjoy it Carri.
Selection post- Week 4Option 1: 10. This is an adventure!
Book:
Pages: 401 as per kindle edition in above link
How it qualifies: Tagged adventure by 31 people on page 2 column 1
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Completion post- Week 4Option 1: 10. This is an adventure!
Book:
Pages: 401 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 28 March
Rating: 3.5⭐️
How it qualifies: Tagged adventure by 31 people on page 2 column 1
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Review: A mother and son make the trek across Mexico to escape a cartel that has murdered their whole family. A good read but could have done with a bit more suspense for me.
Good Morning from Michigan!! I am having trouble finding "Adventure' TAGS. I've browsed and searched "Lists". I have clicked on books I have on my shelf already and can't find any tags on them. lol Can anyone help me out?
I'm okay with any of you sending recommendations.
Selection Post- Week 4 Option 1
Pages: 327
How it qualifies: two people have it on their adventure shelf.
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Nina wrote: "Good Morning from Michigan!! I am having trouble finding "Adventure' TAGS. I've browsed and searched "Lists". I have clicked on books I have on my shelf already and can't find any tags on them. lo..."
Hi Nina I see you found a book that qualifies. I use my phone which means I need to look through every page and column to see if I can find a tag. You could have gone into my post and the link where it says adventure, clicked on that and it would have brought up other books tagged with adventure. If you use a pc you can use control f to search for the word on each page of tags as well. There is another way to do it and I will see if I can find the link to the message post.
I've updated the tracking msgs. If I need any info I have sent you a PM.
I need to change my Week 4 book - sorry!! I just can't get into the Brother Cadfael book I chose last Friday, and I read a book Saturday/Sunday that is also tagged adventure, so I'm going to use that.Let me know if the above is a problem. I noted on my original selection post that it is being replaced.
Week 4 Selection Post - Option 1" Note: This is the book I'm switching to from my original selectionBook:
Devotedby Dean KoontzPages: 380 per kindle link above
How it qualifies: "Adventure" tag is on page one of top shelves:
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Week 4 Completion Post - Option 1 Tagged Adventure Book:
Devotedby Dean KoontzPages: 380
Date Read: 3/28/21
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is pretty typical Dean Koontz, which was what I was in the mood for (I guess I needed the easy read - this week Brother Cadefael was making me think too much :)) There is a monstrous man, an evil organization, a family being hunted, strangers that come to help (with a side of romance), and, importantly, a super smart dog. I really liked the autistic boy, Woody, and how he thought, and interacted with Kip the dog. I could have done with less time watching all of the bad people and things they did, but eh - that is also typical Dean Koontz.
Thanks Suzanne. I’ll get on the laptop and get it changed.
Thanks Hazel - sorry to give you extra work!
Week 4 - Selection postOption 1
Book: Veils
Pages: 336 pages
How it qualifies: Tagged Adventure
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Week 2 Completion Post
Sink or Swim by Tessa Bailey
Date Read: 4/1
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This had a very slow start and it took awhile for me to get into it. Once I was a third of the way in, it did pick up and I enjoyed it. It had a little too much angst and tragic love for me right now, part of the reason I had a hard time starting it.
If it's okay with everyone, I'm going to go with the pass for this week. I'm just not feeling the adventure tag this week.
Week 5Option 1:
9. Rediscover your own city.
* Read a book set on your continent.
Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand can combine to allow a greater book selection.
Please state your region in your post.
Option 2:
Key date - 2 October 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.
Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.
Week 4 - Completion PostOption 1
Book: Veils
Pages: 336 pages
Rate: 3 stars
How it qualifies: Tagged Adventure
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
It was an ok book. I would have never read this type of book before. When Noah first slept with Grace he did not know she was his Boss/ Friend little sister. He became close to her and they ended up adopting two children since she couldn't have children
Week 5 - Selection postOption 1
Book: Face Off
Pages: 370 pages
How it qualifies: Read a book set on your continent.
My continent is North America. Book is in Nashville
Week 5 - Selection postOption 1
Book: Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 359
How it qualifies. I live in North America. Book is set in Atlanta, Georgia
Week 5 -Completion PostOption 1
Book: Face Off
Pages: 370 pages
Rating: 4 stars
How it qualifies: Read a book set on your continent.
My continent is North America. Book is in Nashville
Review: Markus and Mekena dated a couple years ago. She thought this whole time he slept with he sister. Turns out her sister drugged him and made it look like they slept together. In the end Markus told her and got back with Mekena.
Week 5 Selection Post
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
Pages: 342 (Kindle Edition)
Qualification: Tagged "Massachusetts" 8 times on page 7
My continent is North America, book is set in Massachusetts
Week 4 completion post~ option 1book:
pages: 374
Qualification: tagged under "Adventure Books" https://www.goodreads.com/genres/adve...
Rate: 5/5
Review
Okay, since I watched the movie when I was a kid hundreds of times I wasn't at all surprise that I knew what was going to happen in the book. What really surprised me was definitely how different Peeta was. If I'm being honest as a young child Peeta wasn't my favorite character. But current me freaking adores him!! He always made jokes about how he knew he wouldn't survive but also always saw the light in a situation. But can we talk about how when Katniss had just found Peeta the first thing he talked about was kissing her. I was swooned!! The entire book with him. Cause man I love this guy. But even though it did take me a minute to get into the book
(Which I only think that was because I knew what was going to happen.) It was 100% still worth it!! I can't wait to read the second book especially if i heard Peeta will be in it more and also, it will be more of a surprise since I forgot half the plot to the other movies.
Week 5 selection post~ option 1Book:I Dare You
Pages: 254
Qualification: It is set in Magnolia, Mississippi.
My continent is North America.
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Week 5 - Completion postOption 1
Book:
Blood Heirby Ilona Andrews
Pages: 359
How it qualifies. I live in North America. Book is set in Atlanta, Georgia
Date Read: 4/4/21
Rating : 4.5 stars
Review: I really tore through this book - probably because I haven't had any new Ilona Andrews to read in awhile. Although this is the first in a series - I'd definitely recommend reading the whole Kate Daniels series first. This one is about Kate's daughter Julie, who comes back to Atlanta to combat a threat to Kate. Julie is now "Aurelia" and her powers and attitude are awesome. There was a lot of magic and other action, some humor, and it was quite satisfying. And now back to waiting for a new Ilona Andrews :)
Grace I enjoyed The Deal, hope you do as well. Carri I’m glad you enjoyed the hunger games I have the newest one to read. I Dare you is also a good book. I’m a bit behind with my tracking, I hope to update it all tomorrow. My dad was rushed to hospital very early on Sunday morning and I was trying to help my mum with him from Sunday afternoon as he lost the ability to sit, stand and walk. I’ve been to hers every day to help. Thank goodness I was off work for a couple of days. He got home this afternoon.
Selection post- Week 5Option 1:9. Rediscover your own city.
Book:
Pages: 417 as per kindle edition in above link
How it qualifies: I live in Scotland which is part of Europe and the main page setting states this is set in England which is also part of Europe.
Oh no Hazel - that's so scary! I'm so glad your mum had you to be with and help.
April wrote: "Week 5 -Completion PostOption 1
Book: Face Off
Pages: 370 pages
How it qualifies: Read a book set on your continent.
My continent is North America. Bo..."
Hi April, is Msg 135 your completion post? It is the same as your selection post except it says completion. Missing rating and review.
Hazel wrote: "April wrote: "Week 5 -Completion PostOption 1
Book: Face Off
Pages: 370 pages
How it qualifies: Read a book set on your continent.
My continent is North..."
Fixed it. Sorry. Yes that is my completion post
Completion post- Week 5Option 1:9. Rediscover your own city.
Book:
Pages: 417 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 8 April
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: I live in Scotland which is part of Europe and the main page setting states this is set in England which is also part of Europe.
Review: The first book in the Castles ever after series. Isolde Goodnight is penniless after the death of her father. She learns she has been left a castle by her godfather but when she goes to the castle she finds Ransom, the Duke of Rothbury who has not, to his knowledge sold his ancestral home. He has also been injured and left partially blind. The 2 try to cohabit the castle and undercover the truth of the situation while falling for each other.
Hazel wrote: "Grace I enjoyed The Deal, hope you do as well. Carri I’m glad you enjoyed the hunger games I have the newest one to read. I Dare you is also a good book. I’m a bit behind with my tracking, I hope..."
Hope your father is doing better now 🥰
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Option 1
Pages: 266
How it qualifies: I subscribed to "BookBub" and it sends you around 6 books each day that are on sale or FREE. So ..."
Nina my kindle is bursting and it’s all because of Bookbub or freebies from author newsletters!