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Jade aka MrsTosh
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Feb 06, 2022 01:42PM
No sure what I will read this week, will get looking
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Completion:
Date Read: 2/9
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Wow did this one really take a turn for the dark! After my reread of the first one I was left wondering where Marie Lu was going to take the story, whether she was going to reign it in or really lean into it and she really leaned into it. Adelina is a fascinating and dark character and she's kind of actually just the villain of this series I think? Marie Lu also knows how to not pull the punches with the story she is telling in this series. Definitely looking forward to see how this series gets wrapped up!
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Book: One Night on the Island
Author: Josie Silver
Date Read: 10th Feb 2022
Rating: ***
Review:
For me this book was just ok, it as described as a rom-com, set in a lovely location, and who doesn't want to go for a trip to Ireland? it always sounds so remote and wildly romantic. But for me personally this book was just missing something. I don't know if it is because I have read quite a few romances lately, that I have just enjoyed them more. I just didn't enjoy this one quite as much as I thought I would...
I think I am having a hard time with Mac our MC, who is still married in the book and has two children. Whilst he and his wife have been separated for a while, he still seems to be very much in love with her and hoping for a reconciliation, them all of a sudden he is sleeping and falling for someone else. I think if I had been in Clio's shoes I would have backed off and let Jack and his family work things out. I think this keep me from investing in the characters more.
haven’t finished my book yet but i’ll have it in by the deadline!
Week 3Spot 21
Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti
How Fits: #1 in Scorpius Syndrom
Read: (2/5)
Rating: ★★★★
I've been meaning to get to this book for years as I've loved other series' by the author. Somehow this kept getting pushed to the back burner. While this doesn't jump to the top of my favorites by this author, I did still enjoy this book. World ending plagues are still a bit of a tough read at the moment, but this has all the elements of a fun action packed series to look forward to.
As a couple I do like Lynne and Jax. He's hard and tough, having had to cut himself off from emotions to function in the cruelty that the new world seems determined to push on people. He fights hard to keep his people safe, and his small couple of blocks of Los Angeles are about as safe as it can get, which isn't very these days. Lynne on the other hand wants to help people, but most people are scared of her and what trying to stop this disease has done to her. No one really knows why her heart turned blue or what can be done to find a cure, but she may be one of the only scientists left who can get a start.
The hardest part about this read was it's pretty brutal to people you start to like. The world isn't an easy place and Rebecca Zanetti doesn't shy away from killing off even those characters you wish would find away through. I look forward to reading more in this series. It's hard when even the so called government has been corrupted and no one has a safe place to turn.
Week 3 - Spot #21 Completion PostErin - The Rose Society Review
Shelby - Mercury Striking Review
Maddie - Year of the Reaper Review
Ariel - Midnight for Charlie Bone Review
Jade - One Night on the Island Review
Katelyn - P.S. I Still Love You Review
I'll have my review up in the next few hours!
Week 3 - Roll 3Spot 21
Book:
P.S. I Still Love You
How it Fits: Favorite Author, #2 in a book
Read: 2/7 - 2/11
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
My fifth time rereading this book! Upon this reread I found myself very upset with Peter. By the time Lara Jean comes around and forgives him, I'm still upset about him sneaking around with his ex. And I mean come on the way they flip it around as if it was all her fault and he's innocent?? These books are so cozy and fluffy. Truly the perfect YA Romance.
Team 8 - Reading 8 Days a WeekWeek 3 Reviews
Week: 4
Previous Spot: 21
Roll: 2 + 1 = 3
Spot: 24
Options: #2 in a series, #4 in a series, #24 in a series, Book to Movie/TV
Free Pass Earned
Bonus Points Earned: 1
✸ 2 in 1
I will probably got for Book to Movie/TV - I am making my way through the Sookie Stackhouse series again
Selection:
How it fits: #2 in the Scholomance series
Damn I just read Hating Game! Oh nooo
Week 4 (Option One) Selection
How it fits: #2
Pages: 377
Week: 4Previous Spot: 24
Book:Dead Ever After
How it Fits: Made into a TV series
Read: 12th Feb
Rating: ★★★
Review:
Dead Ever After is the last book in the Sookie Stackhouse series.
This series of books has got to be one of the best I have ever read, the books are entertaining and I always look forwards to the next one to see that is happening in Sookie's crazy world. But this one just seemed to be tied up a little too neatly and not in true Sookie style.
I also found the ending inevitable...(view spoiler)
Overall I think everyone should read these books whatever genre they are into romance, paranormal, humour or mystery books this series has it all. I would have loved to give this book 5 stars but I just couldn't, I feel like I am left with too many unanswered questions.
Week 4 (Option One) Selection Edit
How it fits: #2
Pages: 805
Changed my Week 4 book, let's see how this goes :p
Completion:
Date Read: 2/13
How it fits: #2 in the Scholomance series
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I loved this book, it was even better than the first one. I love following El's POV. It's kind of chaotic but her cynical voice is so fun to read for me. I loved how she unwittingly became the babysitter to a bunch of youngsters in this one and seeing her relationships (platonic and romantic) grow in this one was such a delight after the first one. And that ending. What the heck. I do not know how I can stand waiting until September to find out how it ends!
I'm 100 pages into CC2! My bf is going out all of Friday and most of Saturday so I'll be reading!
Maddie wrote: "I'm 100 pages into CC2! My bf is going out all of Friday and most of Saturday so I'll be reading!"How great is it when that happens ;)
I ended up changing my book because I'm struggling a bit with a reading slump and Harrow is difficult to get into. Finished the book though and I'll try to post my review and such after my workout. :)
i’ll probably finish my book friday night. school has been so hectic :/
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Maddie wrote: "I'm 100 pages into CC2! My bf is going out all of Friday and most of Saturday so I'll be reading!"How great is it when that happens ;)"
How shit is it when he changes his plans and no longer goes out AHHHH. I only read 60 pages yesterday, I've got 650 pages I need to read over today and tomorrow, which is 3 and a quarter hours of straight listening each day... THAT'S A LOT.
Let's see if I can find the due time haha I know we've talked about it
Okay so it's 7pm for me. And if my bf goes out on Saturday at 11am, that's PLENTY of time to finish. Phew! I'll just be last one on getting the post up again sorry!
Maddie wrote: "Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Maddie wrote: "I'm 100 pages into CC2! My bf is going out all of Friday and most of Saturday so I'll be reading!"How great is it when that happens ;)"
How shit is it whe..."
My husband has decided he is going out tomorrow I am picking though my kindle. I feel your pain! ;)
maddie there’s a time zone converter in the thread! i believe the reviews need to be in ~32 hours from now
I'll find what the time is and convert it
This was such a long week but I finally finished my review. Book: I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan
How it fits: Book to Movie
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
SELECTION POSTWeek 4
Spot 24
Book: London's Perfect Scoundrel
Pages: 372
How it Fits: #2 in Lessons in Love
Week 4Spot 24
London's Perfect Scoundrel by Suzanne Enoch
How Fits: #2 in Lessons in Love
Read: (2/17)
Rating: ★★★½
I enjoyed this story for the most part. I think my biggest niggle with it was I didn't really see the appeal of Saint for most of the story. Once he truly did start to reform he grew on me. I liked Evelyn and the fact that in spite of her nerves she was determined to make a difference and help those less fortunate than herself. She was going to make sure those orphans were taken care of.
I got really annoyed with Evelyn's obnoxious brother as well. He talks down to her so badly I wanted to smack him. Everyone's disregard from Evelyn's own brain was frustrating for me, so I know it has to have driven her crazy.
All in all though I still enjoyed my read and Saint's ego got knocked down enough pegs that I was accepting of his relationship with Evelyn.
the deadline is in the next 40 minutes! I’m rushing to finish!
yes! me too! I'll literally get my review in the last 10 minutes haha are you going to katelyn? otherwise use the free pass!
i will have mine in in time! not sure if i have to roll before the time is up or just get my review up?
Week 4 (Option One) Completion
#2 in series
Pages: 805
Date read: 19/2/22
Rating: 500000000 stars
Status Updates (these not finished as of right now as I'm quickly updating this before the deadline, but it'll be updated in a little bit!): https://www.goodreads.com/user_status...
Week 4Spot 24
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
How Fits: book to movie adaptation (not yet released)
Read: 2/11 - 2/18
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: Upon hearing the description of this book I knew that I would love it! I was so enthralled by the fact that these are real stories about real women. I love reading about flawed female characters. I find it helps heal my perfectionism and makes me feel more in touch with myself and other women.
Week 4 - Spot #24 Completion PostErin - The Last Graduate Review
Shelby - London's Perfect Scoundrel Review
Maddie - House of Sky and Breath Review
Ariel - I Know What You Did Last Summer Review
Jade - Dead Ever After Review
Katelyn - Three Women Review
Team 8 - Reading 8 Days a WeekWeek 4 Reviews
Week: 5
Previous Spot: 24
Roll: 5 + 3 = 8
Spot: 32
Options: #2 in a series, #3 in a series, #32 in a series, Title 'L'
Free Pass Earned
Bonus Points Earned: 3
✸ 2 in 1
✸A book with >500 pages.
✸ Valentine's Bonus
Bonus Points Earned: 3✸ 2 in 1
✸A book with >500 pages.
✸ Valentine's Bonus
What do these mean? Do we get more advantages with 3 bonus points?
Also with the L title, can we discard articles? Can I read
So bonus points are covered in the How To Play if you want to read up more on them! Let me know if you all want to wait until the end or if you want to use 1-3 for this roll to change our spot :)
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