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R21: Team #2 ~ 2 Many Good Books
Great review Marisa. I'm glad you found something that would work and wasn't too much of a chore!
I got our Favorite Couples Stamp requested. Good job team!
Thank you, Suzanne. I must confess that searching books I was a bit "desperate" 😉
CONGRATULATIONS, 2 Many Books!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'favorite couples'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Lots of Books!
Week 4 Team Reviews Shelf #4: Magic/Magic Users
Amanda - Fallow Read 3/2/22 ★★★★ Review
Marisa- Armed & Magical Read 2/28/22 ★★★★½ Review
Suzanne- Rise of the Mages Read 3/2/2022 ★★★½Review
I'm about halfway through my book - but thought I may as well be prepared for the week!
Completion PostShelf 4: Magic / Users
Book: Armed & Magical by Lisa Shearin
Pages: 304
How it fits: Shelved 62 times as Magic / Users
Read: 28/02/2022
Rating: ★★★★½
Review
I chose this book because I've read her other series (SPI files) and I've enjoyed it, and because I've read the last one in this series (yes, I'm a peeker, sue me).And I've thoroughly enjoyed it too. She is witty, brave without been stupid, aware that her best weapon is her brain. And there are a lot of funny situations and strange characters. I've definitely liked it and I'll read more in the series (and waiting for the next one in the SPI).
Thanks Marisa! That sounds pretty fun!
Completion PostShelf #4 Magic/Users
Book:
Rise of the Mages
Pages: 400
How it Fits: Shelved one time as magic
Read: 2March2022
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
I saw this book on a twitter link (and I'm now sorry I can't say who created it!) that briefly discussed some of the most anticipated fantasy books of 2022. This one sounded interesting to me, and I was excited to get to read a review copy from netgalley!
It's obvious that a lot of planning went into this world and it's politics and magic system. I love when as a reader I can sense a world depth that isn't all explained, but is responsible for events and choices. I also thought the pacing was good - the story never dragged for me and there was always something happening - usually involving fighting :)
I liked some of the characters - especially Ban and Jaina (the weaponmaster). I did get annoyed at the main character (Emrael) a lot - he's impulsive and makes snaps decisions, and doesn't listen much to the advice of teachers. Note: this may have annoyed me more than most because I AM a teacher, and I hate when students just think their way is better. Of course, Emrael often amazed his teachers after he went and did something forbidden so, maybe he was right! But from teacher perspective - annoying! :) That said, his character was consistent throughout the story, so I can't complain.
Great reviews, Marisa and Suzanne! :)
I had hoped to be done with my book already, but I had some extra things come up at work this last week. I should be finished by tomorrow, though.
Completion PostBook: Fallow by Jordan L. Hawk
How it fits: On Page 7 of the Magic Users Shelf
Pages: 213
Read: 3/2/22
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This was a very solid addition to the series. I loved seeing more about Griffin's hometown, even though there was a lot of pain and anger that he had to deal with. He was treated horribly by the residents of Fallow and it was heartbreaking to see.
I love that Christine and Iskander are now important characters in every book. I love stories about "found families" and each one of them is so supportive and caring of each other.
I was a little frustrated with Whyborne in this book because his "woe is me, it's all my fault and everyone should leave me" attitude was wearing very thin. He can't just unilaterally decide AGAINST ALL EVIDENCE that his husband and best friends would not choose to be exactly where they are, and then push them away. Come on, Whyborne, get it together man.
I hope you enjoy it, Amanda. I like Shelly's books a lot (and this is very funny from my POV).
I had never heard of those books/that author. Now I want to hear more!
Well neat! A huge benefit of challenges - a new author on my radar.
It sounds hilarious, so I'm really looking forward to it! 😆
CONGRATULATIONS, 2 Many Good Bks!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'magic/users'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Lots of Books!
Week 5 Team Reviews Shelf #5: Shifter(s)
Amanda - Hot and Badgered Read 3/13/22 ★★★ Review
Marisa- When He's Sinful Read 3/7/22 ★★★★ Review
Suzanne- Shadow Rites Read 3/6/22 ★★★★ Review
Completion Post - Week 5Shelf #5: Shifter(s)
Book: Shadow Rites
Author: Faith Hunter
Pages: 384
Date Read: 3/6/22
How it fits: Shelved as Shifters 55 times (p. 1 of top shelves)
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
Jane and her whole situation has changed a lot since book 1 of this series, and I've enjoyed it all the way. In book 10, a vampire/witch conclave is going to happen, and Yellowrock Security is in charge of keeping everyone safe. But Jane also has a big personal stake in it (see what I did there?) since people she loves are involved in the meeting.
Some bad magic is happening - and as she works through all the events, Jane learns a little more about herself, and also comes more to terms to those around her - vampires, witches, and humans.
I enjoyed this a lot - it was fast paced and I kept finding excuses to listen to it.
Well team #10 only needs Vampires for Bingo. We only need Necromancers and Vampires. Sooooo...lets hope necromancers gets called before vampires. Then it'll be a race! I hope you're both having a good week!
I'm crossing my fingers for necromancers! LolI've been enjoying my shifter book quite a bit. I should be done by tonight or tomorrow. :)
I'm too sleepy to link the new shelf tonight, but it is Urban Fantasy! I'll do an official shelf thing tomorrow :)
Thank you, Suzanne! So no bingo this week good (and I hope next week Necromancers 😉)
Completion PostShelf 5: Shifter(s)
Book: When He's Sinful by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 371
How it fits: Shelved 15 times as Shifter(s)
Read: 07/03/2022
Rating: ★★★★
Review
I've enjoyed this book although, perhaps, less than other books in the series because of the main characters and the trope (friends to lovers). I like that, even if a lot has happened to him, the hero doesn't brood a lot. I don't like that the heroine, although not apparently, broods a lot :D But, even with this MCs and a quite dark issue, it's not a dark book, something I like. There is a lot of fight and sex (a lot), and some twists in the way, so a good book in the end.
Nice review! I too don't like when the person in the book broods too much. A little is understandable. Haha I say that and I'm SURE sometimes I brood too much.
Shelf #6 - Urban Fantasy Urban Fantasy Woah I've read all by 3 of the books on the first page!
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Completion Post:Book: Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston
How it fits: Page #2 of the Shifters Book List
Date read: 3/13/22
Pages: 433
Rating: ★★★
Review: There was a lot of humor and silliness in this book, which I really enjoyed! I loved the sisters and their way of interacting with each other, which is sometimes supportive and other times fighting and maiming one another. The cast of characters was fun and I loved the feeling of "found family" and community.
I think the only reason I didn't rate it higher was because I'm currently preoccupied with other things and I'm not in my usual "inhale books like air" reading mood. And with Hot and Badgered being over 400 pages long, I did get a little impatient and wished things would move along faster. Which is more a me-problem than anything to do with the book.
I'm going to read
, which is on page 1 of the Urban Fantasy shelf. Luckily I already have this one on my physical book shelves, and it has been staring me down for a while. haha
CONGRATULATIONS, 2 Many Good Books!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'shifter(s)'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Lots of Books!
Well, goodreads is not going to win me 🤣 I've created my own script to find if a book is in a shelf (this week shelf was killing me) and I've found Sapphire Flames (page 39 in the book), that 1 person has labeled as "swoon-worthy". I'm ready to kiss that person ;)
Haha I'm so glad you found something. Their shelf search now is really a pain!!
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Shelf 3: Favorite Couples
Book: The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
Pages: 384
How it fits: Shelved 1 times as Favorite Couples
Read: 24/02/2022
Rating: ★★★
Review
I never have been much in historical romance, but there was a time when it was almost the only type of books I could get (I only read in Spanish and contemporary books were not published then, we are not going to talk about paranormal). Bridgertons' are some of the books I remember fondly (the first ones I only read, that is), but at this moment I wasn't much in the mood. I saw this book in the list and I thought: short tales, no angst (as they are happy couples), this is my cup of tea. Yes, I've enjoyed it, and I don't mind not knowing some couples. It's a tender and sweet book, what I was looking for. I doubt I read more book in this series, but I've enjoyed this.