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TART Challenge - Round 4 - Rainbow Tarts (12)
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Sep 29, 2021 09:36PM
I’ve got a law enforcement I could read, but I can manage anything.
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Ok, sounds good to me. I will see what I have in the TBR for a law enforcement book.
I’m going to read Dead Silent by Pandora Pine for 270pg
Completion PostTask: Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Book/cover link: Dead Silent by Pandora Pine
Page numbers with source: 271 pages, per GR
How book qualified: from blurb: -"Detective Ronan O’Mara has been tasked by his boss with the chore of finding a more "sedate" cold case to investigate this time around."
Date Completed: 10/01
Rating/Review: 4 Stars
Character driven
Tennyson was definitely affected by the loss of his gift. I didn’t like that he lashed out but I was glad the hurt didn’t last long. The mystery was definitely on the peripheral and not very exciting but it worked with the more mellow vibe of this book.
Completion PostTask: Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession. Law Enforcement
Book/cover link: Cop Out
Page numbers with source: 200 pages per GR
How book qualified: MC is a homicide detective
Date Completed: 10/1
Rating/Review: 3 stars
This was ok - I ended up liking it more than I thought I would a short way in. The plot was ok, but it felt as though there was the potential for more story than we got.
Running page total: 271 + 200 = 471
Completion PostTask: Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession. Law Enforcement
Book/cover link: Hijinks With a Hellhound by Louisa Masters
Page numbers: 251/GR
How book qualified: tagged law enforcement
Date Completed: 02/10/21
Rating/Review: 3.5 stars
I liked it, but Alistair was a lot, and I felt like they spent more time planning the missions that actually executing them. I do really like the team though, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
Page total: 271 + 200 + 251 = 722
Sorry been running around with kiddo this weekend and am still away from my computer.I am posting from my phone so can not link anything.
Read Fish and Chips by Abigail Roux
How it qualifies: both MC are FBI agents
Date Completed: 10/3/21
Rating: 4.5 stars
Love this series it is one of my go to re reads. Love how the two come together and work through issues as the series progresses. Highly recommend.
I can post to the tracking thread. I'll add a link to your book.
Completion/Tracking Posts forTask 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession. Law Enforcement
Teresa
Truitt
Filipa
KellyJo
Here's a link to KellyJo's book: Fish & Chips
Just a reminder for tasks like this - I need to know how you know your book qualifies! Saying MC is... is not enough - I need to know where to look to confirm your books, be it from the precis, tags or lists. Ideally, including links to the top shelves page (or list) with the qualifying tag if necessary, along with how many tags and the top shelves page number. Those are both extremely helpful if the link is broken or the tags move and both happen frequently!I was able to confirm all your books easy enough so no corrections needed, just mentioning this for future tasks. 😊
And thanks Truitt_T for the link to KellyJo's book - that was very helpful!
Here is your next task!Task 6 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
To qualify for this task the selected books need to be tagged as ‘PNR’, ‘paranormal romance’, ‘paranormal’ or ‘fantasy’. Tags are the only qualifier for this task. Please include a link to the top shelves page of your qualifying tag in your completion post, also include the qualifying tag, the top shelves page number and the number of tags. If the tag is MPG, just say that it is as your qualifier.
That’s an easy task for me!! Lol. Pill pick after I see my bingo call today :)
To make one book work for multiple challenges, I’m venturing away from MM and have started Living Dead in Dallas. I should finish it tonight.😁
Completion PostTask 6 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
Book: Living Dead in Dallas
numbers with source: 289 pages per GR
How book qualified: MPG Fantasy (see link above)
Date Completed: 10/4
Rating/Review: 5 stars
I used to be a huge fan of this series (I didn't watch the tv show), but it's been years since I reread them all. I listened to the first book, Dead Until Dark, a while back, but was underwhelmed. Happily, I decided to reread Living Dead in Dallas (tuly read - not the audio version) because it worked for multiple challenges and I rediscovered the pleasure I always took in the novels. I imagine I'll work my way back through all of them.
Completion PostTask 6 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
Book: Dead Weight by Pandora Pine
pg numbers: 283 pages per GR
How book qualified: MPG Paranormal (see link above)
Date Completed: 10/5
Rating/Review:
4 stars
Not a light book
Exciting and nerve racking at times! It was an interesting juxtaposition between domestic happenings and paranormal danger. Maybe too much sex for all that was going on. The end was bittersweet though our MCs love is strong.
Truitt_T wrote: "To make one book work for multiple challenges, I’m venturing away from MM and have started Living Dead in Dallas. I should finish it tonight.😁"What other challenges are you doing, Tru?
Completion PostTask: Task 6 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
Book/cover link: Other Half by Jordan Castillo Price
Page numbers: 254/GR
How book qualified: MPG paranormal
Date Completed: 06/10/21
Rating/Review: 4.25 stars
Really enjoyed it. Bit sad this is the end of the series, Vic and Jacob are such a great couple.
Completion PostTask 6 - 4 Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
Book/cover link: Angel in Black Leather Pants by Lisa Oliver
Page numbers: 517
How book qualified: MPG Fantasy > Paranormal
Date Completed: 06/10/21
Rating/Review: 4 stars
Here is your next task!Task 7 - 28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf, no pass for this task.
Everyone picks a book off a teammate's 'to-read' shelf, or variation of that shelf such as 'read-next'. You can choose any teammate's shelf to select your book. Please include a link to the teammate's to-read shelf in your completion posts.
Teresa wrote: "Truitt_T wrote: "To make one book work for multiple challenges, I’m venturing away from MM and have started Living Dead in Dallas. I should finish it tonight.😁"What other challenges are you doing..."
Sorry it took me so long to reply, Teresa! For some crazy reason, at the last possible moment I decided to join Mythology Madness from the A Million More Pages Group. Each player is assigned to a Team - I'm Team Norse - for which they earn points (my team has about 35 players). What's nice is that many of the point earning options are solo activities, so during August and September when I was still trudging through SH, I wasn't responisble to anyone else for what I read. Now that SH is over, I've joined a few monthly or 2 month games with small teams (2-4 people),
The Genre of the Month this month includes Mystery-Suspense-Thriller tags or MPGs, so I'm leaning that direction when I can. There's also a Search for Atlantis game with higher points for books off a specific list, so I'm taking that into account, too.
If you're curious, here's my post on the optional Tracking Thread with links to what parts of Mythology Madness I'm participating in: My Post
With all that in mine, my Selection for TART is Dirty Kiss from KellyJo's tbr. I've been meaning to read this one!
I saw that on your tbr and I almost picked it, KellyJo! I’m looking forward to learning what you think of it.
LOL. I pre-purchased the audio of it when it was first announced. I have enjoyed most I have read by author so hoping this book is good too.
I’m still working through everyone’s tbr. I’m in a slump and nothing is appealing...You have so much going on Tru!! I thought about doing NBRC version of Wheel a thon but decided it was too much pressure. Lol.
I know my tbr is small and very mixed - not much help, I’m afraid.Mythology Madness has actually been very low pressure - you can be as involved, or not, as you like. I’m directing my reading a little more this month, but I’m definitely not pushing myself very hard. Mostly, what I read fits something without much effort. I’m a very self-indulgent reader.😁
Completion PostTask 7 - 28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf
Book:Deven and the Dragon by Eliot Grayson
pg numbers: 261 pages per GR
How book qualified: From KellyJo's shelf https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Date Completed: 10/8
Rating/Review:
4.5 stars
I loved Deven and Fiora! I liked that big bad dragon was small as a human and his soon to be loved was big and strong. Most often it’s the other way around. I liked that they had common interests and took time to get to know each other. I liked the other inhabitants of the castle and Deven’s family. There was a lot of humour and tender moments and a great happily ever after.
Completion PostTask 7 - 28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf
Book/cover link: Dirty Kiss
Page numbers with source: 323 pages per GR
How book qualified: From KellyJo's shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Date Completed: 10/8
Rating/Review: 4 stars
I've been meaning to read this for a while, so this was a wonderful prompt! I liked Cole and Jae and am curious to see how their relationship will develop in future books. The mystery was solid - and deeply personal for the two MCs. I don't think I've been disappointed by Rhys Ford yet.
Completion PostTask: Task 7 - 28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf
Book/cover link: King & Queen by Maz Maddox
Page numbers: 216/GR
How book qualified: KellyJo's TBR
Date Completed: 09/10/21
Rating/Review: 4 stars
Working on midterm exams, so have not finished book yet. Hope to finish it up tonight and will post tomorrow.
Completion PostTask: Task 7 - 28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf
Book/cover link: A Terrible Fall of Angels by Laurell K. Hamilton
Page numbers: 400
How book qualified: https://www.goodreads.com/user/compar...
Date Completed: 10/11/21
Rating/Review: 3.5 stars
This book reminds me of the early Anita Blake books. Lots going on beside the crime investigation. Has lots of world building and character history. Wish there was more on the investigation and little less relationship drama and marriage counseling scenes. Overall liked the book and will give the second book a chance before making a decision on the series as a whole.
Filipa wrote: "Completion PostTask: Task 7 - 28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf
Book/cover link: King & Queen by Maz Maddox
Page numbers: 214/GR
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Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (216). Thanks!
I'm not waiting for corrections yet, but I will be later in the challenge. So here is your next task!Task 8 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Books selected for this task need to be written by two authors. If both authors names are listed on the main book page/cover, then just list the authors as your qualification. If the two authors write under a pseudonym such as Ilona Andrews, then include a link to the pseudonym's profile page or a website showing the pseudonym is two authors. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
I think I'll read Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley and Saxon James, which is 275 pages.If we end up needing more pages, I can also read Changing Lines by R.J. Scott and V.L, Locey with 225 pages.
275 + 279 + 261 = 815We're in good shape - only 185 pages more.
Completion PostTask: Task 8 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Book/cover link: Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley and Saxon James
Page numbers with source: 275 pages per GR
How book qualified: 2 authors - see above.
Date Completed: 10/12
Rating/Review: 4 stars
This was a nice ending to the CU Hockey series. I enjoyed having MCs who weren't students!
Completion PostTask: Task 8 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Book/cover link: He Is Poison by K.A. Merikan
Page numbers with source: 279 pages per GR
How book qualified: 2 authors -
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Date Completed: 10/14/21
Rating/Review: 4 stars
Love this series. Dark, slightly taboo but very entertaining start to series.
Completion PostTask: Task 8 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Book/cover link: Eeli by Steph Marie & Bobbie Rayne
Page numbers with source: 261 pages per GR
How book qualified: 2 authors
Date Completed: 10/13/21
Rating/Review: 4 Stars
Dragons!
Cute! Though there were tragic backstories, and a little danger, everything worked out perfectly on the end. I’m looking forward to the last book to see if the Order gets taken down!
Completion PostTask: Task 8 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Book/cover link: A Light Amongst Shadows by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood
Page numbers: 344/GR
How book qualified:2 authors
Date Completed: 14/10/21
Rating/Review: 3.5 stars
Total_ 1159
Completion PostFilipa - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Teresa - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
KellyJp-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Truitt-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Here is your next task!Task 9 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
Books selected for this task need to be written by a male author. Please include a link to the author’s profile or website in your completion post.
It'll be Mahu Surfer by Neil S. Plakcy for me. I've been meaning to get back to this series, so this is perfect.
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