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TART Challenge - Round 3 - Chase The Rainbow (4)
COMPLETION POST TASK 1 team picked book with green cover
The Frogman and the Spy by Irene Preston
164 pgs kindle edition
finished 16th march
4 stars
Was a bit confusing at first as i hadnt got a clue who was who, and who was to be believed . But still enjoyed the journey into this magical world
Im watching James McAvoy 😍😍 on "celebrity bake off"..so thats my reading finished for the evening ...will do some.updating when hes finished
Selection Post Week 1Team selected green cover
Bitter Pill by Jordan Castillo Price
257 pages
How it Qualifies:
okay'd by Kat
I've got about 2 hours left in my audiobook.
Amanda wrote: "Selection Post Task 1 (Team Decided on Green Cover)
A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan
252 Pages
How it qualifies: [book..."
Amanda, can you change selection to completion please
Completion Post Task 1Team decided on green cover
The Boy with the Painful Tattoo by Josh Lanyon
242 pages
How it qualifies: green cover
Completed: 17th March
Rating: 5 (4.5) stars
Review:
Loved it!! 🥰
The mystery is great and kept me entertained, but in my opinion it is Kit and J.X.'s relationship that is the main focus of this story.
J.X. is a sweetheart and so patient with Kit. Now Kit is not an easy or perfect character, he's unsecure, self-pitying and stubborn but I absolutely love him for his sarcastic, quirky witt and that he's giving his best, willing to overcome himself for this relationship to work. The character and relationship development is wonderful.
Of course my personal highlight was their visit at Cloak and Dagger Books and the dinner with Adrien English and Jake Riordan! 😂😍
Fabulously narrated by Kevin R. Free!
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Selection Post Task 1 (Team Decided on Green Cover)A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan
252 Pages
How it q..."
Lol, yup done!
Completion Post Week 1Team selected green cover
Bitter Pill by Jordan Castillo Price
257 pages
How it Qualifies:
okay'd by KatRead: 3/17/2021
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
I hope the adventures never stop coming, I'll never get tired of Jordan Castillo Price's take on this universe - it's fabulous.
Caipi - I don't know if you've delved into more books performed by Kevin R. Free but his The Merman series by X. Aratare and Jay Bell's Something Like... series are both marvelous. He even narrates Eric Carle's books for kids and they're adorable.I love him too!
Trio wrote: "Caipi - I don't know if you've delved into more books performed by Kevin R. Free but his The Merman series by X. Aratare and Jay Bell's Something Like... series are both marvelous. He even narrates..."Thanks Trio! I read the first five books of the Something Like Series years ago and remember doing a "reread" of book one by listening to it and enjoying the narration. If I ever get back to this series I'll definitely listen to it! :)
Holding off on starting a new book is hard!!I also got fabulous news today and get to get the first dose of the vaccine on Friday 🎉
Amanda wrote: "Holding off on starting a new book is hard!!I also got fabulous news today and get to get the first dose of the vaccine on Friday 🎉"
This is great news, Amanda! Here in Germany we are way behind with vaccinations. And yesterday they have stopped vaccinating with the AstraZeneca vaccine for the time being! :/
Caipi wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Holding off on starting a new book is hard!!I also got fabulous news today and get to get the first dose of the vaccine on Friday 🎉"
This is great news, Amanda! Here in Germany we..."
I think a lot of countries have , but Boris continues to say how safe it is .
I think England are whizzing through vaccines at moment
I was just reading up on that this morning! That vaccine isn't widespread in the US, but here you can't go 5 minutes watching tv without seeing a medication advertisement where they name terrifying side effects so I think we're a little desensitized
Amanda wrote: "I was just reading up on that this morning! That vaccine isn't widespread in the US, but here you can't go 5 minutes watching tv without seeing a medication advertisement where they name terrifying..."You surprise me , no adverts like that over here
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I was just reading up on that this morning! That vaccine isn't widespread in the US, but here you can't go 5 minutes watching tv without seeing a medication advertisement where they ..."Not here either. There's only at the end of every medication advertisement the addition "For risks and side effects, ask your doctor or pharmacist".
I actually just got home from getting my first dose! I go back on April 13th for the 2nd one.I've got asthma which is why I qualified here in NY. I got an email from my healthcare group (which is NYU-Langone) and they said to use their app and schedule my appointment.
I was in and out in 25 minutes and that includes the 15 mins they required to rest after the shot! It was a breeze.
Hopefully they'll keep up the good work.
I totally forgot about posting the completion post in the Main Thread.If I'm the last to finish my completion, I'll remember in the future to create a completion thread in our group and link it to the Main Thread.
Sorry about that! *Mental Blank*
Tell me if this is a good idea or not When we do our selction posts i check and link them to tracking on pg 1 .
When we finish we edit our selection to completion and add ratings/review ..post a quick note thay we finished but then whoever lets Kat know we finished only has to do a link to that one post on pg 1
Does that make sense and what you think..igot in a right pickle tonight with C & P and adding links, it may be cos i do it on my phone , just thought it would be easier
Here is your next task!Task 2 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
The books selected for this task can not be listed in any series on GR! Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Sorry for the extra delay - our appointments were pushed two hours later after we got there. Totally worth the wait!
Yay Amanda, I was so excited to get my vaccine!
oh wow, you're a genius Janeylou! I'm totally down for that.
LOL - so I'm not going to be able to use Crossing the Touchline for this one Amanda 🤣
My fantasy group challenge should have finished a few days ago but we all behind so now got till end of march so im reading one for that
TASK 2 COMPLETION POST READ 4 STANDALONES
Christmas Spirit by Ali Ryecart
182 pgs
Finished 18th march
3 stars
I didnt particularly like this book, neither character appealed much and it felt as if they were forced to fall in love
Janeylou wrote: "Tell me if this is a good idea or not When we do our selction posts i check and link them to tracking on pg 1 .
When we finish we edit our selection to completion and add ratings/review ..post a q..."
Great idea! :)
Completion Post- Task 2#7. Read 4 books that are stand alones
Lace-Covered Compromise by Silvia Violet
Pages: 194
Completed: 18th March
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This time I listened to the audio and Nick J. Russo's narration is as great as always. It definitely improved my enjoyment of the story. Nonetheless I still missed some depth in the story and couldn't quite grab Adam's character.
Story 3.5 stars
Audio 4 stars
Trio wrote: "LOL - so I'm not going to be able to use Crossing the Touchline for this one Amanda 🤣"Lol of course that would happen!
Completion Post Task 2 (Read 4 Books that are Stand alones)
Arnold Falls by Charlie Suisman
253 Pages
Completed: 3/18/2021
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: I love quirky small towns and this one was funny and charming, but alas, it didn’t seem like there was much to it besides that
Completion Post Task 2Read 4 Books that are standalones
Out to Get You by J.P. Oliver
193 pages
Read: 3/18/2021
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
It's a cute story, but would have been better to read it. I had some issues with the audio quality. The narrator did a fine job.
All our selection posts have been linked to this post , so when you change them to completion posts, it will all be ready to post to Kat here
Amanda wrote: "Updated mine to a completion post!"I was hoping you'd give that one a higher rating ..it looked 'different' !!!
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Updated mine to a completion post!"I was hoping you'd give that one a higher rating ..it looked 'different' !!!"
That's what I was hoping for! And it was, but it was basically just a small town full of crazy people lol. There was other plots, but they seemed partially formed.
I finished mine and changed the selection to completion in my post.
Ive finished ..unfortunately, not the best book ive read lately Its in your hands to.post now Caipi
Oof it’s also up to you Caipi to have a book earn more than 3 stars 😂 this was not the task for us apparently
I read Caipi's book a few weeks ago and wasnt masively keen on it ..3.25
I'll try my very best! 😅👍🏻It's actually a reread for me and the first time I rated it with 3 stars..... BUT this time I'm listening to the audio and so far I've to say that Russo's narration improves the story.
Will post my completion tomorrow morning.
oh yes, I read Lace Covered Compromise as an arc and did enjoy it - but for Silvia Violet I was disappointed. I wondered if this one was ghost written?I bought the audio version awhile ago and haven't listened to it yet either. fingers crossed lol.
Updated and posted on the main thread. 👍🏻
Trio wrote: "oh yes, I read Lace Covered Compromise as an arc and did enjoy it - but for Silvia Violet I was disappointed. I wondered if this one was ghost written?I bought the audio version awhile ago and ha..."
Russo's narration definitely improved my enjoyment but of course it couldn't magically make the story awesome. Overall I bumped it up from 3 to 4 stars.
Caipi..can you change your selection to completion please
Caipi wrote: "Trio wrote: "oh yes, I read Lace Covered Compromise as an arc and did enjoy it - but for Silvia Violet I was disappointed. I wondered if this one was ghost written?I bought the audio version awhi..."
Im going to try and read another Silvia violet book as shes AOM ..may try Well-Tailored
I'll change it as soon as l'm back home, Janeylou. No chance to correct it with the app. :/
No probs, just not sure if it'll make a difference .I hated the app so now have the desktop version on my phone and i can do everything on it ..so much better
Janeylou wrote: "Caipi..can you change your selection to completion please"Done! 👍🏻
Janeylou wrote: "No probs, just not sure if it'll make a difference .I hated the app so now have the desktop version on my phone and i can do everything on it ..so much better"
Wise decision! Normally I'm only posting on Goodreads with the desktop version on my tablet. I seldom use my mobile for it.....
I cracked the screen on my tablet and its that old it wasnt worth fixing it, and as i can do as much on my phone i just stick to that now
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A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan
252 Pages
How it qualifies:
Completed: 3/16/2021
Rating: 4 Stars
Review; I think I read this book a couple years back before I started using goodreads. I don’t remember my feelings at the time, but I definitely enjoyed it this time around. There are some dark triggers, so I would proceed with caution, but at its heart there’s also a sweet love story between two men who think themselves broken, but find out they have more strength than they could imagine.