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Feb 19, 2015 02:52PM
Glad to hear that Deidre cause I bought it yesterday. I liked the premise of it when you posted and just couldn't help myself :)
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Sandra wrote: "Glad to hear that Deidre cause I bought it yesterday. I liked the premise of it when you posted and just couldn't help myself :)"And now you know how to get the sequel. Enjoy!
Yep, plus I saw that in a friends review as well. Its a real shame that her publisher didn't believe in it.
Shelf : Free Space - A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuireOption 3 - A book off of the group's bookshelf
Read - 2/19/15
Rating - 4 StarsIn this second installment Toby is at it again getting herself in all sorts of trouble . Her leige has sent her on an assignment to check on his niece and she encounters a bunch of dangerous fae along the way. We also see a few characters that have become a must in this series like Tybalt and Quentin. They get in all kinds of danger as usual but in the end Toby and the crew pull through and save the day the best they can. This is a great UF series that always gives me my fae fix when needed. I am excited to read more.
Breann wrote: "I have everything updated so far. I'll be keeping track in msg 7Happy reading!! :D"
Hi Breann, everything okay? Message 7 not updated yet.
Deidre wrote: "Hi Breann, everything okay? Message 7 not updated yet. "Yup. I just got home a bit ago :)
"I had forgotten that talking to you is like trying to let a cactus."Just got started with my favorites book. And I had forgotten how funny Ilona Andrews can be. :)
Shelf: Free Space
Finished: 2/20/15
Rate: 4 stars
Review: I stumbled upon the first book in this series by accident, but as soon as I began reading, I was instantly a fan. This second book to the series was just as entertaining. I love the family dynamic amongst Lon (single dad), Jupe (son), and Cady (girlfriend). Demons and witches are not usually my first choice of paranormal reading, but I definitely make an exception with this series. I find the description of the magic used, quite fascinating. The demon storyline took a little more getting used to, but now that I'm drawn into the story, it all makes perfect sense. The world is creative, but not too far-fetched, and the characters are quite intriguing and memorable. Jupe is still my favorite and I can't help but chuckle whenever he speaks. His 13 year-old humor is so spot on! Cady makes a great heroine, brave and caring, but vulnerable and not too over the top. I love that even though she has magical abilities, she is no superhero (yet at least). She is powerful, yet still continually learning exactly what she is capable of. And Lon has just the right combination of tough guy masculinity and sensitivity that is really appealing. I love that each book is a continuation of the next, yet each contains its own individual story. This one involved solving a mystery of sorts, and contained quite a bit of action, which I can always appreciate. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book in this series!
For the "Favorite" shelf I am going to read
A few years ago I got the first book of this series free for kindle...I've been hooked ever since!
Shelf : favoritesRead : 2/20/15
Book : Magic Rises
Rating: ****
This was one of her best. Lost a star because too much teen angst with Curran and Kate, didn't like that. Otherwise I couldn't put it down. And it was so funny, so awful, so sad, I can't believe who they killed off and who they maimed. Really sad in parts, I will really miss dead character.
Yes I was shocked and saddened by that Deidre, as well. I hate when major characters get knocked off :(
Deidre wrote: "Shelf : favoritesRead : 2/20/15
Book : Magic Rises
Rating: ****
This was one of her best. Lost a star because too much teen angst with Curran an..."
I DNF this one last year. I'm wondering if I just wasn't in the mood since I loved the others in the series. Maybe I'll put it back on my list. Hmm...
Breann, I had started it before, too. Not sure why getting into this one was so hard, maybe reading the story at the end first was too distracting. But it's worth the effort, so try again!
Deidre wrote: "Breann, I had started it before, too. Not sure why getting into this one was so hard, maybe reading the story at the end first was too distracting. But it's worth the effort, so try again!"Good to know! I won't write it off then :)
Shelf: Favorites
2/21/15
★★★★½
I started reading this series when I was in the middle of Kenyon's Dark Hunter series. If you've read them, then I'm sure you know about where I was when I just had to know all the things about Nick. All the things!
This series just gets better and better. It's funny, fast paced, full of quirky and fun characters, and there's cameos from the Dark Hunter-verse. Once I pick one of these books up, it's hard to put it down.
Nick and his friends find themselves in all sorts of shenanigans, once again. But, more importantly, Nick finds out more about himself and who he is. Oh lawdy, does he find out! Sheesh. Dude has some serious powers, now if he could just figure out how to use them better...
He also needs to figure out what the heck is going on with Kody and Caleb *gives them major side-eye* They're seemingly loyal to Nick, but... I don't know. I have a bad feeling about them.
The side characters are all kinds of awesome, I especially enjoy Kyrian (duh!) and Ambrose (double duh!), but my heart truly belongs to Nick. He's quickly becoming a top favorite character of mine.
Hey, we are really close to TWO stamps!!We could be the first, no one has put in for a stamp. Lisa? Breann?
I'm about an hour away from finishing my free space book! It's in audio and this app doesn't let me increase the speed. It sounds so sloooooowwwww.
Shelf: Free Space
2/22/15
★★★½☆
I've been doing a reread of this series in audio and I think it's even more enjoyable the second time around. I'm not having to focus on the world building as much as I did the first time through. I also really like Angela Dawe's narration. It took a bit for me to get used to her, but I especially like that she changes her tone for every couple. She doesn't do the same male and female voices for every book.
The romance between Tally and Clay was a bit slow for me. I wasn't really into it until about 50%. Other than that, I really enjoyed it. This is the only series where I really don't mind the POV changes. I'm just as interested in the Changelings as I am in the Psy and the council.
Plus! Kaleb is SO much better the second time through. I liked his scenes initially, but I loved (lovedlovedloved) them during the reread.
Now, onto Hostage to Pleasure!
Nice job ladies! Off to request our Free Space stamp!Free Space
Deidre: Precinct 13 2/19/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Lisa P: Summoning the Night 2/20/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Breann: Mine to Possess 2/22/15 ★★★½☆ Review
Jamie: A Local Habitation 2/19/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Deidre wrote: "Hey, we are really close to TWO stamps!!We could be the first, no one has put in for a stamp. Lisa? Breann?"
I just want to know how you guys read so fast :)
Breann wrote: "Nice job ladies! Off to request our Free Space stamp!Free Space
Deidre: Precinct 13 2/19/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Lisa P: Summoning the Night 2/20/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Bre..."
Whoo hooo we are the champions!
Lisa P wrote: "Deidre wrote: "Hey, we are really close to TWO stamps!!We could be the first, no one has put in for a stamp. Lisa? Breann?"
I just want to know how you guys read so fast :)"
I have always read really fast. I think maybe because i started reading around age 4. I can't tell how i do it cayse when i try to see hiwvi read, i start reading
v e r y s l o w l y. Always did really well on reading comprehension. Now math, not so hot!
Breann had an audio book, and i have some too, you can read while cleaning.
Deidre wrote: "Lisa P wrote: "Deidre wrote: "Hey, we are really close to TWO stamps!!We could be the first, no one has put in for a stamp. Lisa? Breann?"
I just want to know how you guys read so fast :)"
Breann had an audio book, and i have some too, you can read while cleaning."
I always considered myself a fast reader, but you ladies definitely have me beat.
I have a problem with audiobooks because the narrators usually read them too slowly, which really annoys me and I get impatient. I do listen sometimes, but never enjoy the books as much as when I read them.
I'm not really an audio reader either Lisa, but I've often heard them say they listen at 1.5 or 2 times normal speed.
Sandra wrote: "I'm not really an audio reader either Lisa, but I've often heard them say they listen at 1.5 or 2 times normal speed."I listen to audio books at night. It takes weeks since they lull me to sleep. If the book is good, i often end up reading it in paper so i can finish it this year ;-)
I always have an audiobook on deck. I usually listen on x2 speed when I'm using Audible. But when it's from the library or a different app that doesn't have different speeds, it does feel like it takes forever!
My reading speed depends on how much time I have to read. Last week I was off work all week so I got more reading time in than usual. On my slow weeks I can read 5-7 books a week. Good weeks 7-10 a week. As for audiobooks go I love them depending on the Narrators. I like being able to listen while I do housework.
I have never tried x2 speed I might have to do that.
You can start with x1.25 or x1.5 while your ears adjust. It sounds weird at first :)
I have always checked out my audiobooks from the online library. I was not aware that you could change speeds from Audible...I might have to try it sometime. However, the library is so convenient (and less expensive of course :)
Jamie wrote: "My reading speed depends on how much time I have to read. Last week I was off work all week so I got more reading time in than usual. On my slow weeks I can read 5-7 books a week. Good weeks 7-10 a..."I'm in awe!!!
CONGRATULATIONS, Notorious Nine!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'free space'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Team Notorious Nine ROCKS!!!
Congrats NNiners!
Lisa P wrote: "I have always checked out my audiobooks from the online library. I was not aware that you could change speeds from Audible...I might have to try it sometime. However, the library is so convenient ..."I try and go through the library if I can. Audio books are not cheap! But I read/listen to a lot of M/M and they don't have those in audio at the library. Well, they might and I just haven't found it yet :D
I checked audible for a book once and they wanted $24.95 for it. That is just a little pricey for me. Are most of their books that expensive?
Shelf: Favorite
Finished: 2/23/15
Rate: 4 stars
Review: So this series has always been a little corny, but in a fun way! I enjoy the change of pace from the more typical paranormal stories. In this book in the series Howard finally meets his mate (a home improvement tv show host). Howard has been around in this series for a long while, maybe from the very beginning (I can't really remember that far back, but I know it's been a while). And it is way past time for him to have someone meaningful to share his life with. The romance between he and Elsa was sweet and I think they fit well together. I enjoyed the introduction of the "Guardians" and hope we get to see more of Greta and Ula (the crazy aunts). Several more new characters also joined the story and the Dragon Nest family keeps getting larger and larger. Lots of new stories still to tell and I look forward to all of them.
We're ready for our second stamp!Week 1 ~ Favorite
Deidre: Magic Rises 2/20/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Lisa P: Wild About You 2/23/15 ★★★★☆ Review
Breann: Infamous 2/21/15 ★★★★½ Review
Jamie: Cooper 2/19/15 ★★★½☆ Review
Lisa P wrote: "I checked audible for a book once and they wanted $24.95 for it. That is just a little pricey for me. Are most of their books that expensive?"If you have a membership they're cheaper. M/M books aren't as expensive as M/F from big publishers. Also, some book are only $1.99 if you buy the ebook from Amazon with it (which is usually cheaper). Then you can switch from audio to print and both apps will keep your place. I always come by those deal by chance though, I don't know if there's a way to search for them.
CONGRATULATIONS, Notorious Nine!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'favorite'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Yay! We are so ready for the shelf tomorrow :D
Congrats NNiners!
I have a friend in the hospital in Arizona so will be going there soon. After i talk to the hospital this afternoon (7:30 am here). He swore he had broadband, but I will have my finger crossed. I'll take this week with me, if I leave tonight, and hope that next week is on my kindle.
Deidre hope your friend is doing well...safe travels to you!
This weeks shelf is Demons. I think I'll just continue on with the Arcadia Bell series and read
Deidre, sorry to hear about your friend, hope he makes a speedy recovery.
I'm going to read Succubus Revealed
which I've had since 2011, but just never read. I thought the others were funny and not bad, but just didn't get to this. So now I will.
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