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Team #5 Xtreme Readers - Shelf #5 Shifter or Shifters ( + SOSs' Shifter) REVIEWSLis - Crush the King by Jennifer Estep REVIEW
Ophelia - The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong REVIEW
Sarah - From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout REVIEW
Completion Post ~ Shelf #5 ~ ShiftersTitle/Author: Crush the King by Jennifer Estep
Series: Crown of Shards #3
Date Read: 3/4/2022
Shelf: Shifter(s)
Pages: 416
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review: This is the third and final book in this series and follows Queen Everleigh and her entourage to the Regalia games where her gladiators compete against the best of each country. Evie's biggest nemesis is also present, the king of Morta and his bastard brigade. The good: Its all been building up to this book and Evie must outsmart and outlast multiple assassination attempts. and keep her crew safe from the threats, While she makes allies. The not so good: Its only a three book series and I wanted more of this world... Good news is there is a spin off and I have already jumped into the first book and waiting for the next release. Listened to this in audio and same narrator as her other series.
Shelf #6 - 9 March 22: Urban FantasyDIRECT LINK Urban Fantasy ( + SOS' UF & SOS'UF w/romantic elements )
Selection Post ~ Shelf #6 - Urban FantasySo excited that Crowbones by Anne Bishop fits this weeks shelf!!
>^..^< Happy Dancin’ >^..^<
How it fits? 72 people shelved as “Urban Fantasy” and 386 pages
Think that puts us one shelf away from Bingo too!!
Selection Post Shelf #6 - 9 March 22 Urban FantasyNeverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Located page 1 of Urban Fantasy
Pages: 370
Team #5 Xtreme Readers - Shelf #6 Urban Fantasy REVIEWSLis - Crowbones by Anne Bishop REVIEW
Ophelia - Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman REVIEW
Sarah - Peace Talks by Jim Butcher REVIEW
Completion Post: Shelf #6 Urban FantasyTitle/Arthur: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Series: Neverwhere
Date Read: March 14,2022
Pages: 370 pages
Rating: ★★
Review: Neverwhere did not catch or hold my attention. This is the second urban fantasy recently that I completed due to obligation and not for enjoyment (maybe this genre isn’t for me). The main character Richard Mayhew is a common guy living in London with a decent job and a girl he likes. As they are walking down the street he comes across a person he wants to help. His fiancé doesn’t want him to get involved but he does anyway. This ends his ordinary life and begins his adventure into London Below. The characters, dangers, and adventures that Richard faces in London Below are scary, grewsome, and challenge his intelligence. I will not be continuing this series.
Completion Post ~ Shelf #6 ~ Urban FantasyTitle/Author: Crowbones by Anne Bishop
Series: The Others #8
Date Read: 3/12/2022
Shelf: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 384
Rating: ★★★1/2☆
Review: This mystery storyline has us revisiting Lake Silence members and primarily the human Vicki DeVine and a large cast of crowgard, vampires, shifters, elders / elementals, intuits, etc. that are either infatuated with her, protect her, or want to cause her harm... Vicki decides to host a party to celebrate Trickster night, which sets off an investigation after someone poses as Crowbones and murders follow. The good: Liked being back in the others universe and following this group of characters. The not so good: So many characters to try to keep up with. Listened in audio, not sure if it was hard to follow due to listening vs reading... But had to rewind and repeat a few times to keep up. Also, not sure if the narrator or if the tone of the story really dumbs down the characters. Seemed to have a very "simple" feeling and not sure if writing or result of listening vs reading.
Lis wrote: "Completion Post ~ Shelf #6 ~ Urban FantasyTitle/Author: Crowbones by Anne Bishop
Series: The Others #8
Date Read: 3/12/2022
Shelf: ..."
I had no trouble with it reading. Maybe listening wasn't a good idea?
Sandra wrote: "I had no trouble with it reading. Maybe listening wasn’t a good idea?..."It was good. The delivery just seemed very childlike in audio. I think it was the same in previous books too. It might be her damaged damsel portrayal. Just resonated differently in this book for me this time.
Sandra wrote: "Lis wrote: "Completion Post ~ Shelf #6 ~ Urban FantasyTitle/Author: Crowbones by Anne Bishop
Series: The Others #8
Date Read: 3/12/202..."
That is disappointing. I have the audiobook but haven't started yet. I was waiting to see if it will fit on the next shelf.
The more you guys talk about Crowbones, the more disappointed I'm becoming. I wasn't a huge fan of Wild Country, but was hoping Crowbones would be better, because of the crow characters.
I think it’s more timing and mood, than the book... if you listened to the audio before in this series. Meg Corbyn feels childlike and fragile and Simon Wolfgard is there to protect and growl... :)With the same narrator it felt like Vicki became Meg is all. Not a negative just a reflection of my mood at the time. And audio.
Lis wrote: "I think it’s more timing and mood, than the book... if you listened to the audio before in this series. Meg Corbyn feels childlike and fragile and Simon Wolfgard is there to protect and growl... :)..."Okay that makes sense! I can understand where you're coming from. I believe I did the audiobook for the last one, however I physically read the others. I think I'll just skip the audio on this one and read it with my own eyes haha.
I am hoping to finish both books today, but for sure From Blood and Ash should get done today.
Team #5 Xtreme Readers - Shelf #7 Swoon-Worthy REVIEWSLis - Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover REVIEW
Ophelia - Wallbanger by Alice Clayton REVIEW
Sarah - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang REVIEW
Selection Post Shelf #7 - 16 Mar 22 Swoon-WorthyWallbanger by Alice Clayton
Located page 1 of Swoon-Worthy
Pages: 384
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Book: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Series: Blood and Ash #1
Read: 3.17.22
Shelf: Shifters
Pages: 613 pages
Rating: 5★
Review:
I've been a fan of JLA for a bit of time now, so I'm always excited to go into a book by her. I wasn't exactly sure what this was about, and I kind of prefer to go into some fantasys blind because the synopsis can be a little spoilery. I really liked this one! When we were getting close to the end I wasn't sure how much I was really going to like it. I almost rated it 4 stars, but the last 100 pages really got me!
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Book: Peace Talks by Jim Butcher
Series: The Dresden Files #16
Read: 3.17.22
Shelf: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 340 pages
Rating: 3★
Review:
It's been a little while since I read #15 in the series, same as most who waited desperately for this book. I think there was just an expectation for this one to be on a certain level and it just didn't hit that level for me. It felt like a "filler" novel, and didn't have as much excitement or movement as I wanted. I was just overall disappointed, but still enjoyed it. I do understand that originally #16/#17 were going to be one novel together, but the publisher wanted to split them (for an unknown to me reason). I haven't yet read Battle Ground which is the next book, so I can't say whether or not it would have made a difference. I'm expecting it to be better but at this point who knows.
Selection PostFor Swoon Worthy shelf I will be going with The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, shelved 16 times.
Selection Post ~ Shelf #7 ~ Swoon WorthyGreat shelf to take a UF / PNR break with... Going with a Contemporary Romance Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
How it fits? 37 people shelved as "swoon-worthy" and 385 pages
Completion Post
Book: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Series: The Kiss Quotient #1
Read: 3.19.22
Shelf: Swoon-Worthy
Pages: 323 pages
Rating: 5★
Review:
I really resisted this book. I am a sucker for a good contemporary romance, especially with steamy scenes. I don't know why I waited so long, except that I have a resistance to books that get a lot of hype. I really appreciated the diversity of the characters, and the plot. This isn't a great written book, but the plot and characters sealed it for me. More so the characters. I know the next books are about different characters in the series, and not a continuation of these same ones. I added the next to my TBR but I am still unsure if I'll read it.
Sarah wrote: "Completion PostBook: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Series: The Kiss Quotient #1
Read: 3.19.22
Shelf: Swoon-Worthy
Pages: 323 pages
Rating: 5★
Review:
I ..."
I really enjoyed them
CONGRATULATIONS, Xtreme Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'shifter(s)' and 'UF'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamps X-Readers!
Completion Post ~ Shelf #7 ~ Swoon Worthy
Title/Author: Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
Series: Maybe #1
Date Read: 3/19/2022
Shelf: Swoon Worthy
Pages: 385
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review: It's been awhile since I've read a Colleen Hoover book, but I'm glad I finally got a chance to read this one. This follows Sydney, a college student and music major that suddenly had her world turned upside down after discovering that her best friend and roommate was shacking up with her boyfriend behind her back. Enter her neighbor Ridge, a computer engineer and deaf musician, who becomes Sydney's hero more or less. The good: I thought the Ridge character was very unique and creative. A deaf songwriter, who'd of thought!! :) It was a good story that had a creative storyline and complementary songs and music that reflected the story which you can listen to a snippet on iTunes or buy if you like... Thought that was cool. The not so good: I hate love triangles, I despise cheaters and I realize without that angst there would not be a story, but ugh! This was good, but doesn't compare to her "It Ends with Us" which set a really high bar for me personally. I listened to this in audio which was good too.
Selection PostFor the Kindle Freebie shelf I am going with Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner. Shelved 23 times as Kindle Freebie. I'm not really looking forward to this, but I know I have a copy of it on my kindle and it'll at least get it off the TBR.
Completion Post: Shelf #7 Swoon-WorthyTitle/Arthur: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Series: Cocktail
Date Read: March 21, 2022
Pages: 384
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: This book kept me laughing and smiling. The main character, Caroline, has moved into a new apartment which she rents from her boss where she is familiarized with her neighbor and his nightly visitors. The storyline was cute. I didn’t like some of Caroline’s self-talk. It became as annoying as some of the sex scenes at the end of the book (too many grunts, groans, oohs, and ahhhs). Over-all I decided the lol’s outweighed the annoying.
Shelf #8 - 23 Mar 22: Kindle FreebieDIRECT LINK - Kindle Freebie ( + SOS' freebie discussion thread)
Team #5 Xtreme Readers - Shelf #8 Kindle Freebie REVIEWSLis - Delicate Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan REVIEW
Ophelia - Run by Blake Crouch REVIEW
Sarah - Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner REVIEW
Selection post - Kindle Freebie There seems to be a theme of YA and BDSM books that I have access to…. So I’m going to try reading Delicate Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan for my “chicka chicka bow bow” free read… If I’m not able to get in the mood or it gets too much, I may switch.
Selection Post Shelf #8 - 23 Mar 22 Kindle FreebieRun by Blake Crouch
Located on the SOS' freebie discussion thread
Shelved 5 times as kindle freebie
Pages: 331
Completion Post ~ Shelf #8 ~ Kindle Freebie
Title/Author: Delicate Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: Montgomery Ink#1
Date Read: 3/25/2022
Shelf: Kindle Freebie
Pages: 368
Rating: ★★1/2 ☆ ☆
Review: This is the first book in the Montgomery Ink series that follows Austin and the family members that work at their tattoo parlor. His love interest Sierra owns the boutique across the street and it goes from love hate at light speed. Common denominator they both like a little DS slap and tickle. The good: Big loving family and there are several possible storylines happening that show potential. The not so good: Every cliché possible was tossed into this book. Multiple story thoughts just jumped into the pages, several out of no where. Some were developed further and some didn’t. Sometimes it just seemed there was too much and too many folks that the story was chopped vs blended and transitioning smoothly. A little disjointed IMO.
CONGRATULATIONS, Xtreme Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'swoon worthy'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp X Readers!
Completion Post: Shelf #8 Kindle FreebieTitle/Arthur: Run by Blake Crouch
Date Read: March 24, 2022
Pages: 331
Rating: ★★★
Review: The novel starts with Dee in bed with her lover. He tells Dee to get away before he hurts her and she has no idea what has happened. Dee joins her husband Jack and their two children Naomi and Cole at their home. The community is in chaos as many people are on murderous rampages. Jack determines the family must run. The story journals their trip to find safety. The only point I found encouraging was that Dee and Jack learn to appreciate one another as they face the challenges together on their way to safety.
Happy Shelf day team!! It’s getting close to a read off already! Sam’s stats for today…. We only have competition from team 9 on “Series Read”. May the “shelf” be with us… OR May the odds be ever in our favor…. 😝Team #5: Xtreme Readers
1 away from bingo twice
Needs: Series Read OR 2021
Shelves/Themes Called (plus free space): 9
Shelves/Themes Stamped: 8
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Book: Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner
Series: The Reed Brothers #1
Read: 3.30.22
Shelf: Kindle Freebie
Pages: 201 pages
Rating: 2★
Review:
I did not find much enjoyment in this book. I think I just wasn't in the right mood for a smutty romance, I've been on a high fantasy kick lately. I don't want to bring down the book too much in case someone else really liked it. The characters weren't bad, and the plot wasn't terrible. I just didn't like it as much as I wanted to. I don't think I'll be continuing with the series either.
Selection Post ~ Shelf #9 ~ Paranormal Romance I’m going with Blackbird Rising by Keri Arthur shelved by 3 people as “paranormal romance” 338 pages
Hate to report it…. But I think this is a winning shelf for teams 4 & 10, so it will be a reading race but not for us. This seems like one of the fastest rounds I can remember playing.
It is the fastest Bingo we've played (standard bingo), next quickest was 10 shelves.
Wow! I wish both teams the best of luck! I felt like we didn't play for very long, and we were pretty close to a BINGO too.
Team 4 clinched the title this round. Nice meeting and reading with you!! Maybe we’ll meet again in another round and we’ll have enough time to get know each better!! Happy Reading!!And special thanks Ophelia for captaining us thru this round!!
Yes great round!!! I had hopes we may win until the shelf this week.
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Title/Arthur: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong
Series: Darkness Rising
Date Read: March 7, 2022
Shelf #5 3/2/2022 Shifter or Shifters
Pages: 359
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: I love this one. Sci-Fi meets shifter, action, adventure! 16 yo Maya lives with her parents who adopted her on a wildlife refuge. She cares for wounded animals along with her father. The ones she cares for heal quicker than the others. Lately she has been passing out and having strange dreams. She and her best friends carry on as all teens until things change. Maya and her friends don't know who could be trusted.