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Looking at our notes we had 3/4 decided on “Enemies to Lovers” as our trope - that thought still good for everyone?
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Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "I’m watching the Shadow & Bone series on Netflix right now that’s based of her book. It makes we want to read the book. It’s very good."yeah i started watching too on Friday. t..."
I only read the first 6 of crows and I felt like I knew the series because of that story line. So I agree.
I really need to get more into that world.
I should be good with enemies to lovers
yay got my book ready lol
problem is I can't get shelves up on mobile to check will do so on laptop when I get home
Laura,I'm reading your recommendation
for this one.
Sassafrass wrote: "Laura,I'm reading your recommendation
for this one."Fab i hope you love it as much as i did!!!!
Im gunna read
Tagged enemies to overs on first page
Completion postTask 16 - 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
Enemies to Lovers
They The Pretty Stars - Eden O'Neill
May 2nd
Tagged enemies to Lovers on first page
Pages 167
3.5 stars
Im rounding this to 3 starts as i think its the genre i adore thats giving it the extra 5.....
Its moreish and i want to carry it on... But characters feel a bit unrealistic... there is no stopping to question things, December just takes everything in her stride as it is....
My sister goes missing i would interrogate everyone who was friends with her.... December seems more concerned about fitting in and her new puppy.... the only real reason we think she remembers her sister, is her messages to her....
Still i love a bully Romance so.... a middle score
Will start on another book for this Task! love a good bully romance
I'm glad you are a fan. I'm having a hard time with this one. It doesn't help that I don't have my book on audio so I have to sit there and read. Like I have time for that! LOL
hahahaha.... yea I get you... I only read in the mornings for half hour if everyone still asleep and a.bit before bed... the rest I audio book
Completion post - Task 16 #79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. (Team choice: Enemies to Lovers)
Sixpence & Whiskey by Heather R. Blair
Pages: 152 (GR)
Date Completed: 5/3/2021
How it qualifies: tagged “enemies to lovers” by 1 person page 2 https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Rating: 1.5⭐️
No - just no.
Completion post - Task 16 #79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. (Team choice: Enemies to Lovers)
The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell
Pages: 513 (GR)
Date Completed: 5/4/2021
How it qualifies: tagged “enemies to lovers” by 26 people
Rating: 4⭐️
Task 16: Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. (Enemies to Lovers)
Cruel King359 pages/GR
How it fits: Enemies to Lovers x 76
Date completed: 5/4/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
This was not usual for me. I don't usually go the darker themed enemies to lovers trope. Usually I do the light and fluffy funny kind. This book was DEFINITELY not that. I was a bit uneasy with all the drug use, drinking and sex these high school kids were having especially because I have two teens at home (thank goodness for the pandemic, I know they aren't getting up to anything these days, LOL). But I thought the story was interesting, very twisted, lots of surprises. Loved the way it ended though!
I will probably get to more in this series at some point. I just have to gird my loins to be able to see what these high schoolers get up to!
If no one else has another, I can try to get another one so we can be done.
Im still reading my second 1 lol.... Glad you liked it yes i love the dark aspect....
I figured if I start reading another, then you will be done yours too and that will be our 6.
Sassafrass wrote: "I figured if I start reading another, then you will be done yours too and that will be our 6."sounds like a plan!
Completion postTask 16 - 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
Enemies to Lovers
Glass Sword - Victoria Aveyard
May 4th
Pages 448
Tagged enemies to lovers Page 3
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
4 stars
Mare is on the tightrope in this, will she fall and loose her humanity or will she keep pushing so she doesn't lose who Mare Barrow is.
I really didn't feel much of a connection between her and Maven in the previous book, But she seems to be holding on to a lost love in this who betrayed her even to the point of hurting Cal... and i just dont get it.....
Cal and Mare for sure will end up together but they seem reluctant to let love in and keep holding the Faults against each other.....
Mare is on the hunt for new-bloods, kiiling, Saving and losing some Major characters along the way... A great book apart from Cal And Mare.....
Task 16: Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. (Enemies to Lovers)
The Hunter394 pages/GR
How it fits: Enemies to Lovers x 189
Date completed: 5/4/21
Rating: *3.5 STARS*
This really should be *3 STARS* but I gave an extra 0.5 because I love Jason Clarke.
I don't think I could get over the sex tape debacle. It wasn't that he made a sex tape (by mistake) it was just what made up the sex tape kept playing through my mind. It was the very thorough description that got me.
Now listen, I've read some racy stuff, multiple partners when done well can be great, but this was not that. It just because a recurring theme for me. I felt bad for Hunter, I really did. He got a crap deal and there was stuff that wasn't his fault. I'm glad that he grew and became a better person but I just couldn't get into things the way I usually do because of the way the beginning was sprung on us.
Anyway, Sailor's life wasn't a picnic either. I couldn't believe the betrayal! It was horrible! I really thought that the archery aspect was neat. Not something you read about every day in a romance heroine. And who knew that the competition could be so bitchy!
I liked the other characters. Even Hunters, pyscho brother. I think I will continue on with the series at some point because I know that there is more to him than meets the eye.
Task 16: Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. (Enemies to Lovers)Laura 1
CB
Nikk
Sass 1
Laura 2
Sass 2
Lockdown Librarians: Task 16 Completion
Here is your next task!Task 17 - 87. Read 8 books set in NYC.
Books selected for this task need to be set in New York City. Remember to let me know how you know your books qualify - title, precis, book details, tags or lists - I need to know where to look to confirm you book.
Will c what I got lol
Timing of this task was perfect, as I need to read a NYC book for another challenge. Yay, multitasking!
I just need to finish my current read and I will grab something . I have a couple of series I am in the middle of that are set in NYC :-)
Task 17: Read 8 books set in NYC.
Satisfaction Guaranteed298 pages/GR
How it fits: set in NYC (on book details)
Date completed: 5/5/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
This was cute. And I loved seeing so many characters from other Lauren Blakely books too! I hate thinking that things could have been so different if they had just been honest from the start, but alas, it was I guess things worked out the way they should have.
The audio was excellent and there was even a little album at the end. Jason Clarke has a great voice!
wow girlie!!!!Im finishing off another book tonight will start my nyc book tommorow
Completion Post - Task 17 #87 - Read 8 books set in NYC
The Billionaire’s Wake-up-call Girl by Annika Martin
Pages: 336 (GR)
Date Completed: 5/5/2021
How it qualifies: Set in NYC (series title is “Billionaires of Manhattan”)
Rating: 4⭐️
Ok starting
Close Liaisons - Anna Zaires
Main page setting New York city, New york
Im reading this one not Audio booking so may take a couple days
Task 17: Read 8 books set in NYC.
Huge Deal259 pages/GR
How it fits: set in NYC (on book details)
Date completed: 5/6/21
Rating: *3.5 STARS*
This was another cute one. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first two because it was so long before the H/h got together and it was frustrating! But I enjoyed it all the same.
I liked the ending but some parts in the middle just made me want to roll my eyes so hard then would be stuck permanently at the top of my head. LOL, stubborn people!
Anyway, it was nice to see the whole gang and see everyone in their HEAs. I'll miss this gang.
I've already started #3, should be done tonight.
Task 17: Read 8 books set in NYC.
Yours in Scandal231 pages/GR
How it fits: set in NYC (on book details)
Date completed: 5/6/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
This was another cute one. I was so happy with the way this one went. I think it was appropriate for how the story went. I loved these two main character and I loved Rosalie and Jane. I hope they get a story at some point because I want to see more of this crew.
While I think things may be a little bit unbelievable (but who knows we have a previous first lady who did nudes, so maybe not) but I loved the way the story developed. I wish there had been a little bit more of an epilogue.
Robert and Addie were awesome characters. They both had their scars and they both made themselves into great people because of those scars. I love seeing that!!!
It looks like the next book isn't really that linked and that makes me sad because I so want to visit this world again, and soon!
CB do you have another NYC book or no?
I just got home, so I haven’t started a new book yet. You are a faster reader than I am, so feel free to read another one if you’d like, or if you are done with NYC reads, I can find one, happy to do so.
we have 8 this time instead of 6 that's the only reason I was asking. Don't rush or anything. I just didn't want to be stepping on toes if you already had one in the works.
I think at this point we still have 4 more to do so there is plenty to go around!!!
Task 17: Read 8 books set in NYC.
Kiss and Spell by Shanna Swendson
204 pages/GR
How it fits: set in NYC (on book details)
Date completed: 5/7/21
Rating: *3.5 STARS*
do we need me to start another books as I am start to the next book in the series :-)
CB, should Nikk start a new book?I'll be finished my 4th book tonight. And then we've got Laura's book so that would put us at 7 so if CB hasn't started a book yet, then I would say yes, let's use your book.
*shrugs* I may read it anyway that way if we need it great, if we don't that's cool too :-)
Im about 70% In will post completion this time tommorow... Lockdown has been lifted.....So friday night went on Date Night for dinner with hubby that got hijacked by friends who were in same restaraunt as us, then another couple came in we know so 6 of us pulling tables together chatting, i ewas picking through my dinner while speaking and drinking too much... so saturday had me laying on sofa with my kids watching shadow bone after i had done housework...... The had to go to my brothers for dinner.... i did read a fair bit last night before bed though.
Task 17: Read 8 books set in NYC.
Someone Like You249 pages/GR
How it fits: set in NYC (on book details)
Date completed: 5/8/21
Rating: *4 STARS*
I had NO idea that Lincoln was hiding THAT all along. I really made me feel for him but I have to admit I didn't feel that much for him when he led Daisy on the way he did. He was so selfish I wanted to throat punch him! He didn't want her to be with anyone else but wouldn't give her everything she needed himself. It made me so mad even though I understood why he was the way he was.
I loved, loved, LOVED Daisy's character. Even though in the previous book I was suspicious of her, once we figured out what was truly going on with her, everything made sense. And she really was brave putting herself out there and taking chances. She deserved all the happiness!
So, as much as I loved the fact that these two got their HEA, I thought Lincoln's big move was just alright to tell you the truth. It just fell flat for me. I feel like he should have had to put in a lot more work on that. But, the epilogue was sweet and silly.
I will definitely be continuing on with this series. And I loved the fact that this book brought in the Wedding Belles series into the mix!
Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "Im about 70% In will post completion this time tommorow... Lockdown has been lifted.....So friday night went on Date Night for dinner with hubby that got hijacked by friends who were in same rest..."
Sorry for the hijack but it sounds like it was a good time anyway!
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