R21: Team #2 ~ 2 Many Good Books

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Team #2
Captain: Amanda

Members:
Suzanne
Marisa
Amanda

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Just a Hop, Skip & Click Away
Happy Reading!

Shelf Announcements ~ Check for the latest shelf announcement & review the requirements for each shelf
Captain's Log ~ Share team shelf stats prior to requesting a stamp
Stamp Me! ~ Request a stamp for your bingo card
Discussions ~ Throughout the game, head here to chat with other players & shelf chant til your heart's content
Bingo Rules ~ Rules of the game
Free Space Rules ~ Where to look when pickin' your free space book
Bingo FAQ ~ Don't hesitate! If you have a question, let us know.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hiya, Team Caps! Thanks for volunteering to guide your team through a round of BookShelf Bingo!

Your job, should you choose to accept it, will require a few things:
1 ~ Be our go-to person should we have any questions about your team
2 ~ Organize your teammate's weekly reads for each shelf/category so that the BSB Ninjas can quickly and easily verify and approve your stamp request(s)
2a ~ Create a master list in a post (preferably on the first page of your team's thread) and update it weekly or as often as necessary
2b ~ Post your team's stats on the Captain's Log prior to requesting a stamp
3 ~ Encourage and motivate your team (you may also ask to borrow Judithe's whip whenever necessary)
4 ~ Post regularly to ensure your team is communicating and on track each week
4a ~ Send them a PM and friendly poke if they haven't posted at least once a week, noted their book choice, and/or appear to have dropped out of webspace
5 ~ Send us a PM (Steph, Sandra or Judithe) should you need us for any reason throughout the game

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Link to print your own copy: https://imgur.com/qK9Rmok.jpg

[Steph, Serious series addict]

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[Suzanne]

Team 2 Many Good Books Master List

Free Space


Amanda - The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James Read 2/5/22 5 Stars Review
Marisa - Abandoned in Death by J.D. Robb Read 2/10/22 3 stars Review
Suzanne - Time of Death by J.D. Robb Read 2/15/2022, 4 stars Review


Week 1
Week 1 Team 2 Many Good Books Reviews
Shelf #1 Sci-Fi Romance



Amanda - Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews Read 2/3/22 5 Stars Review
Marisa - Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews Read 2/4/22 4.5 stars Review
Suzanne - Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik Read 2/6/22 4.5 stars Review

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hope y'all have a great round, y'all!

[Amanda]

Suzanne wrote: "the only thing that has come to mind so far is something like "2 many good books"..."

I like that name! :)

[Marisa]

Hi, I'm happy to begin too.

I'm Marisa, and I live in Madrid (Spain), so my hours will be a bit different ;) I love PNR and I like UF too (although I read less this genre too). My main genre now, however, is mystery, so this bingo will help me to be back to another branch of books.

And I like a lot "2 many good books", that's so real....

[Marisa]

Just a comment, do any of you want to be captain? I'll be happy (happier ;) ) if any of you want to be it, but, if not I can be.

[Marisa]

And I already have my Free book:



Option 2: Series found in audiobook series

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

And the name has been granted!

[Suzanne]

Thanks Sandra!

Marisa and Amanda - it is so nice to be playing with you both. Marisa, I'm impressed you have your free book - I looked a little bit yesterday for one but didn't choose THE one yet.

I'd be ok being captain, but I'd also be fine if someone else wants to.

I'm excited we get our first call today!

[Marisa]

Suzanne wrote: " Marisa, I'm impressed you have your free book"

Not really.... I'm going to get that book on next Tuesday (I think I put it on hold at the library on September, more or less...), so I checked to see if it fit any of the options ;)

[Suzanne]

I'm glad it fits! You've been waiting a long time. Does that mean you are all caught up in the series? I have lots to go, but I have really enjoyed In Death.

[Amanda]

I'd prefer not to be captain. Thank you both for offering. :)

I haven't read the In Death series yet, but I've heard so many good things about it!

I'm not sure yet which book I'll read for my Free Space book, but I'm considering The Iron Duke. But there are so many options and I'll probably change my mind when I go through the lists again today

[Suzanne]

I'll go ahead and plan on captaining - it shouldn't be too bad because the challenge leaders on this are so supportive!

I'll change my post at the first to a Team Summary post that links to our weekly read summaries.

[Marisa]

Suzanne wrote: "I'm glad it fits! You've been waiting a long time. Does that mean you are all caught up in the series? I have lots to go, but I have really enjoyed In Death."

Yes, I'm all caught up in the series (it's one of the few series that I've read all). And I reread some books from time to time.

[Marisa]

Suzanne wrote: "I'll go ahead and plan on captaining - it shouldn't be too bad because the challenge leaders on this are so supportive!

I'll change my post at the first to a Team Summary post that links to our w..."

Thank you!

[Marisa]

Sandra wrote: "And the name has been granted!"

Thank you!

[Suzanne]

Marisa wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "I'll go ahead and plan on captaining - it shouldn't be too bad because the challenge leaders on this are so supportive!

I'll change my post at the first to a Team Summary post tha..."

Oh no problem! And I think you are the first person I've met on Goodreads that has read that entire In Death series - you're my hero! That makes it extra exciting to get the latest book.

[Marisa]

BTW, I must confess something. I don't usually select a book to read for the theme... Because when I do it I tend to change it :(

[Marisa]

Suzanne wrote: "Marisa wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "I'll go ahead and plan on captaining - it shouldn't be too bad because the challenge leaders on this are so supportive!

I'll change my post at the first to a Team S..."

What really makes me is old 😉 I began to read them in 2002 (my gosh, 20 years reading it, I've just discovered it...) But yes, it's always exciting to find again these "friends".

[Amanda]

Suzanne wrote: ".I'll change my post at the first to a Team Summary post that links to our weekly read summaries.."

I'll delete my post before yours so that your master list is on the top.

[Suzanne]

Thanks Amanda - I'm sure it would have been fine - but now we look so planned!

[Suzanne]

Our First Shelf Call!!
Shelf #1 2 Feb 2022: Sci-Fi Romance

DIRECT LINK - Sci-Fi Romance(+ SOS Sci-fi romance)

[Suzanne]

Week 1 Team Reviews
Shelf #1 Sci-Fi Romance



Amanda - Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews Read 2/3/22 5 Stars Review

Marisa - Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews Read 2/4/22 4.5 stars Review

Suzanne - Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik Read 2/6/22 4.5 stars Review

[Suzanne]

For this shelf I'm going to read:

Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik
It is tagged on p. 1 of its top shelves as Sci-fi-romance

[Amanda]

I will read Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews.
It was shelved 21 times as Sci-Fi romance (on page 5 of the list)

[Marisa]

Selection Post
Shelf 1: Sci-Fi Romance

Book: Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 222
How it fits: Shelved 22 times as Sci-Fi Romance


(Let's see if I don't change my mind)

[Suzanne]

That's a good one. But I'm sure if you change your mind it will also be good :)

[Amanda]

Completion post:
Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews


Shelved 21 times as Sci-Fi romance (on page 5 of the list)
Date read: 2/3/22
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
This book was so good! I was a little nervous to start this it because it was the first time in the series that the main character was someone other than Dina, and I thought I would miss her and the Gertrude Hunt. But soon I was falling hard for Maud, Helen, and Arland. Maud is such a strong character. She impressed me because not only does she have the fighting skills to rival even the toughest vampires, she was also kind toward the "aliens" and wicked smart. And Helen is adorable. Arland was supportive and protective of Maud, but gave her the space she needed to make her own decisions. Perfect hero quality.

[Suzanne]

I'm glad you loved it!! I thought Helen was adorable as well.

[Marisa]

I love this book too. I'm very, very glad they are writing another one now.

[Marisa]

Completion Post
Shelf 1: Sci-Fi Romance
Book: Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 222
How it fits: Shelved 22 times as Sci-Fi Romance
Read: 04/02/2022
Rating: ★★★★½



Review

I got this book as soon as it was published, but it had been sitting in my ereader and I don't know the reason. This time, I've remembered why I liked the kinsmen a lot of years ago when I read them first time. It's totally fast-paced, romantic, and there are a lot of adventure in it. I like how they interact with the families, how they know they environment. And I like both MC, not struggle with old history, deciding to advance. I seriously hope they write more books in this series.

[Suzanne]

Awesome review/reading Marisa! I think that's a good point that they just decide to move forward - I like that too.

I'm about half done with mine- should finish it today or tomorrow. Then I can request our stamp.

[Amanda]

Completion Post:
FREE SPACE
Book: The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
Pages: 327
How it fits: Found on the SOS Group Bookshelf
Read: 2/5/22
Rating: ★★★★★


Review:
I picked up The Sun Down Motel because it was a listener recommendation on the "What Should I Read Next" podcast. This book kept me guessing the entire time. At first it seemed to be a horror story about ghosts, and there were parts that scared the hell out of me. And then that took a back seat, and suddenly I was in the midst of a complex mystery surrounding two courageous and compassionate women who are tired of seeing other women being victimized, murdered, and then blamed by the media for their fates. It's about women helping women when no one else gives a shit.
I highly recommend this one!

[Suzanne]

Nice job Amanda!

[Suzanne]

Completion Post
Shelf 1 Sci-fi-romance
Book: Hunt the Stars
Author: Jessie Mihalik
Pages: 428
Date Read: 2/6/22
How it fits: Taggedf sci-fi-romance 9 times (on first page of tags)
Rating: 4.5 stars

Review:

Several friends have told me how much they enjoyed Jessie Mihalik books, so I guess it is about time I read one. I will certainly read more!

This had science fiction, romance, and a mystery - and they were all nicely balanced. Tavia and her crew are hired by an old enemy to help retrieve a stolen item. I think what I liked most was watching the friendship among the crew, and seeing that friendship extend to the Valoffs on board the ship. The ship pet was also quite awesome.

Also, Octavia was a good character - she was smart and tough and also kind. I liked her from start to finish.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, 2 Many Good Books!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'sci-fi romance'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congratulations on the stamp 2 Many Good Books!

[Amanda]

Suzanne wrote: "Completion Post
Shelf 1 Sci-fi-romance
Book: Hunt the Stars
Author: Jessie Mihalik
Pages: 428
Date Read: 2/6/22
How it fits: Taggedf sci-fi-romance 9 times (on fi..."

Oooh, this sounds like a great book. One more to add to my overflowing TBR. :D

[Marisa]

Suzanne wrote: "Completion Post
Shelf 1 Sci-fi-romance
Book: Hunt the Stars
Author: Jessie Mihalik
Pages: 428
Date Read: 2/6/22
How it fits: Taggedf sci-fi-romance 9 times (on fi..."

Well. it has crawled its way to the top of my TBR, thank you.

[Marisa]

Thank you, Steph. Thank you, Sandra.

[Suzanne]

I hope you two enjoy that book - I did think it was really good! And thanks Steph and Sandra for the stamp!

[Amanda]

I'm so excited for the new shelf announcement today! :)

[Suzanne]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[Suzanne]

And here it is!!!

Shelf #2 ~ 9 Feb 22: Alternate Reality/Universe
Links: Alternate Reality
Alternate Universe
SOS Alternate Universe shelf

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Don't forget the Alternate Reality list as well :)


Alternate Reality

[Suzanne]

Thanks Sandra ! That would be an important list to forget.

Of COURSE the book I'm currently reading fits. But lots of other good books fit as well - phew. The hard part is deciding which!