R11: Team #13 ~ Devil's Dozen ~

[Jenne]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend and you're feeling better Thenia. I think I may be over the hump with my cold. Now fingers crossed I didn't get my youngest or my hubby sick.

[Thenia]

Shelf #1 ~ 18 Feb 2015: Favorite

Fantasy in Death - J.D. Robb - ★★★★ (2/22/2015)

Review:

Another bizarre case for Eve, who manages to get to the truth with the help of her team.

The secondary characters are great, especially Peabody who is hilarious and adds an element of comic relief to the story, while Roarke plays the role of "superb manflesh", to quote Trina, to perfection.

Eve has grown a lot as a character throughout the books, but she remains an excellent detective. I look forward to her next case in Indulgence in Death.

[Mary X]

I just want to cry over my freaking math class. I had to be at my Business class for 7:30 in the morning. That was 5 hours long. Hit the drive thru for lunch and then except for a few 5 minute breaks, I have been doing math non-stop since shortly after 1pm. And I don't think I even finished it all. But I can't really tell with the way this online class is set up. It says this is what you left to do, then I do those things and then several more things pop up. All in the same chapter which is supposed to be done by 11:59 tonight. It's like a never ending math maze hell. I did the end of chapter test and got 87% on it and I just cannot do anymore. I can't tell if it just keeps giving me more to do because I got a few problems wrong during the exercise and it thinks I need more practice or if I really need to do this problems.

But I cannot do anymore. I just can't. I'm littering weeping over this. I just want a passing enough grade to get the credits.

[Mary X]

So sorry to say I have only managed about another hour of my audiobook. But it's only 8 discs long so I should finish before the next shelf is called even if I only manage to listen while getting ready for work in the morning and in the car.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

So sorry to hear that Mary. Maths was never my fav subject, so totally understand your frustration.

[Jenne]

(((Hugs))) Mary! Math sucks.

[Raquel (Rocki)]

That sucks I hate how a lot of colleges seem to be making you take math online now. It is so much harder I think online than if you go into a classroom.

At least you did well on your test congrats.

[Raquel (Rocki)]

Favorite Shelf:
Read: by Karen Marie Moning
Finished: 2/22/15
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This one was said to be a Dani book... mostly about Dani like Iced was... It is not. There is only a little told from Dani in this book. The rest is from Mac, Lor, and The Unseelie King, I think there was a couple with Christian also. Though I would have liked more from Dani and (view spoiler)[ maybe what she went through in that place that aged her 5 1/2 years. (hide spoiler)]

It was still a very good book and we even get the JZB scene in the beginning of the book which is a plus, had to reread that again! I of course can't get enough Barrons so I am all for more Mac. For some reason Ryodan just rubs me the wrong way for some reason, maybe he will grow on me down the road.

I did like Lor's scenes he is one guy that you want to hate but ultimately can't. He is a party guy and likes to have fun I see that changing in the near future if it goes the way I think it will.

Though I was expecting a bit more of Dani and her sassyness I did enjoy it and can't wait to read more. I hope there will be more Dani in the next book and I hope we don't have to wait as long to read the next book. There are to many unanswered questions.

[Mary X]

Does the quiet mean everyone is reading?

I should finish my favorites book today. I'm on the last disc.

So are we allowed to add a series to the group bookshelf and then read one for the free space? Or would that be against the rules? I've seen people mentioning adding books to the group shelves in the main discussion thread.

I'm asking because I might read the 1st of a popular mystery series for a different team challenge. And this is series themed group. No big deal if I can't but thought it was worth asking.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Is it PNR, UF, Fantasy, steampunk or scifi Mary?

You can only add it if its got elements of the above. No straight contemporary or historical series can be added to the group bookshelves.

[Jenne]

Raquel it's suppose to release this October *fingers crossed*

After iced KMM revamped the additional books to going back to Mac's POV and also nixed the idea of 3 from Dani, 3 from Fever.

[Mary X]

Oh no it's not any of those. No worries.

[Thenia]

Nightshifted - Cassie Alexander - ★★★ - (2/23/2015)

Review:

I don't know why I thought this would be a fun book, but I was sadly mistaken.

Dark and depressing, this is the world of Edie Spence, nighttime nurse in a supernatural hospital. Her outlook on life is grim, and I can understand why up to a point, but I felt like I could stop listening at any point and not wonder about the resolution of her problems or the ending.

It didn't help that there's barely any romance in the story, and the romance that's there left me mostly unmoved.

All in all, maybe it's bad timing, maybe it's just that this is not my cup of tea, but I don't think I'll continue with the series and the next book, Moonshifted.

[Thenia]

Hi Devils, quick update:

We've read two of the four books for our Free Space and three of the four books for our Favorite shelf. You can follow the links to see the lists.

Enjoy your books Mary and Raquel!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thenia, that was about what I thought of Nightshifted as well. I was disappointed and decided not to continue it either *hi five*

[Thenia]

Sandra wrote: "Thenia, that was about what I thought of Nightshifted as well. I was disappointed and decided not to continue it either *hi five*"

*hi five*

I was all about giving series second chances but lately I don't feel like doing that so much anymore... Especially with series like this one, where I don't really care about the heroine and what happens to her.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Let's face it, if the heroine doesn't do it for you, why bother reading the series. I didn't find any redeeming features so it was "thanks, but no thanks" from me :)

[Mary X]

Week 1 shelf: Favorites:



3 1/2 stars

finished: 2/23/15

So Heather Graham is a guilty pleasure author of mine. Her books aren't great literary masterpieces but I love them. I love a good romance/ghost story combo. This wasn't one of my favorites of hers or of this series. But it was entertaining and I joined the Poe aspect. My audiobook version needed better editing. I always wondered if ones with multiple voice actors were recorded in the same room at the same time or not. This one had lots of weird pauses where the 2 voice actors were having a conversation and it kind of felt like they were spliced together. But it wasn't so bad that I couldn't keep listening or enjoy the story.

[Thenia]

Congrats Devils! Our Favorite shelf stamp is on the way!

[Mary X]

Sorry to say I haven't made any progress on my Free Space book. I'm doing another team challenge and I wasn't able to make it work for that or that book work for the free space. That challenge is almost over though.

[Jenne]

^5's DDs :)

[Raquel (Rocki)]

Jenne wrote: "Raquel it's suppose to release this October *fingers crossed*

After iced KMM revamped the additional books to going back to Mac's POV and also nixed the idea of 3 from Dani, 3 from Fever."

Ooooo now I can't wait for October! Oh I didn't know she nix the idea for 3 Dani books but I still want more of Dani's POV in the next book along with Mac's. Maybe even some more Lor.

Yay one stamp down! I haven't gotten to my free space, I'll prolly get to it the beginning of next month if that is okay.

[Thenia]

That's fine Raquel, we're in no hurry. Mary, you too, don't stress over it.

Enjoy your books when you get to them. I (and I'm guessing Jenne) am looking forward to our next shelf.

[Jenne]

Lol yep! I purposely started one this morning that I should be able to finish by shelf time.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Devil's Dozen!
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

[Jenne]

Thanks Steph!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Welcome! Congrats, DD!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats Devils!

[Raquel (Rocki)]

Awesome Job everyone!

[Mary X]

I went out for a bit tonight and came home to a house smelling of brownies. My daughter baked and made spicy brownies. Yummy.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Lucky you Mary!

I wish I had a brownie making fairy living in my house :)

[Jenne]

Lol me too!!

[Raquel (Rocki)]

i dont know about spicy brownies but regular ones sound delicous.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I'll have 'em anyway someone else wants to make 'em :)

[Mary X]

She puts chipotle pepper powder in them. It's really good. They aren't super spicy. Just have a bit of zing.

So it's my Birthday today and one of my regular freight salesman brought in donuts. So much for plan to start my personal new year off with a new diet.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Interesting addition!

And, oops, but thanks on the donuts! Hope you enjoyed them...sweet day for you!

[Jenne]

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Jenne wrote: "Favorite Shelf:
Read: ..."


Nice review, Jenne. It was a great ending. (view spoiler)[I want a HEA for Holden, but I'm glad Secret choose Desmond. It was pretty sad with Keaty and Lucas, even though Lucas had done some horrible things in previous books. I didn't expect him to be killed. (hide spoiler)].

Are you looking forward to the spin off with Secret's sister an the MC

[Jenne]

*gasps* I didn't know about the spin off!

(view spoiler)[I was so team Holden, never was a fan of the Wolves as much as the vamps. Lucas really redeemed himself in this last book. It was always Desmond though so I wasn't surprised. I was surprised Secret ended up human though. (hide spoiler)]

I want a series about Sig!

[Raquel (Rocki)]

Hope you are having a great birthday!

[Thenia]

Happy birthday Mary! Donuts and cake today doesn't count ;)

[Jenne]

demons
This week ladies :)

[Raquel (Rocki)]

For the shelf Demons I will read

[Jenne]

I'm having one of those nothing sounds good moments so I'm gonna go with I think lol :)

[Raquel (Rocki)]

ooo good pick Jenne I love that series. I still have to read the latest book in that series.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Happy Birthday Mary, and I agree donuts and cake doesn't count!

[Jenne]

I need romance, I've OD'ed on UF the last couple of weeks.

[Mary X]

Hmm. demons. Not what I was hoping for only because I don't have a demons in my immediate upcoming reads. Other than the book I was going to use for Free Space. Maybe I will just pick a new free space book.

[Jenne]

That's what I'd do Mary.

[Mary X]

I guess it's a good thing I didn't start that book for Free Space yet.