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TART Challenge - Round 5 - SHAFT (5)
completion post Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this taskZero at the Bone 308 pg
Recommended by F.
Completed 04/22/22
4 stars
There was a lot to enjoy in this book.
D started off very closed off. Hey, he was an assassin, he's not going to be an open book, overflowing with feels. I enjoyed him opening up, and falling for Jack.
I liked Jack, and that he didn't just let D roll right over him.
The story did drag at points. About the time I'd think it was never going to end, something would happen, and it would pick back up.
Overall, I thought it was a pretty enjoyable story.
Ashley wrote: "Completion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this taskFrom Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (265) and repost. Thanks.
I am not waiting for corrections now, but I will be later in the challenge. So here is your next task!Task 4 - 21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
You can use any edition’s cover to qualify for this task, but remember to use the first edition Kindle page count. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.
MountainKat wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Completion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this taskFrom Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"
fixed, sorry I'm not used to the first edition rule.
Ooo I found one.Works for Bingo!
208pgIt has a night sky on the cover.
<-- Is that a night sky? If so, it's on the Royal list for bingo also.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: " <-- Is that a night sky? If so, it's on the Royal list for bingo also."Looks like the night.
How about this for night sky? Obviously night but is there enough sky?
Changed my mind, hopefully this alternative cover for
will count for night sky.About to start this for Uno so hope it is good enough. Great series, absolutely loved the first book and the second has started really well. A great fantasy series.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Completion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this taskFrom Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/..."
Ashley please copy your post and post it new as Kat doesn't have the time searching for your old post.
I will drive home today. Will be about 9 h on the road with a break at my daughters. So I will have to look tomorrow for a book. Sorry for the delay.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Completion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this taskFrom Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/..."
Thanks for fixing this for me Skye - I'll make sure I do the right edition from now on
Helke wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Completion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this taskFrom Skye Blue – Message 83..."
Sorry, I'm not totally clear on this one. I updated the page count to 265. Do you want me to repost it too? Just want to make sure before I do it.
Ashley wrote: "Helke wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Completion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this taskFrom Skye Blu..."
Ashley, Mountainkat would like you to repost your completion post with the updated page count. Just copy and paste, change the page count and put "REPOST" on top. We had to do this for the bachelor challenge when we got the page count wrong.
Like this
REPOST
Completion Post - Task 3.... etc
Ashley wrote: "Would this count for night sky? 
"Not sure about this one as not a lot of sky to see. Most of the dark is the trousers of the guys.
F. wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Would this count for night sky? "Not sure about this one as not a lot of sky to see. Most of the dark is the trousers of the guys."
Ok I'll keep looking
REPOSTCompletion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task
From Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A Friend in the Dark by Gregory Ashe
265 pages
Finished April 22, 2022
4 stars
I loved everything about this book until the abrupt ending that basically shattered me. I now HAVE to read the next one, which is perhaps the authors’ point, but still! I was not prepared. I liked both MCs, loved that they are a bit older and come with some baggage.
Ashley wrote: "How about this one: 
"Looks good!!
Ashley wrote: "REPOSTCompletion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task
From Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A Friend in the D..."
I think the link has to be this edition
B08FMPH6D7
Sorry...I'm not used to using the first kindle edition either....but if you search for
B08FMPH6D7 then it will give the correct link.
Completion postTask 4 - 21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
Freedom for His Omega by Crista Crown
158 pages
Finished April 24, 2022
3 stars
This book laid a lot of groundwork for the series but overall wasn’t particularly noteworthy. I didn’t hate it but even at 158 pages I was ready for it to end.
Completion postTask 4 - 21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
Unnatural
201pgCompleted 04/24/22
3 stars
For a stand alone, this was better than I was expecting...but I can't imagine it holding up to a series. Not a lot of plot.
But interesting.
Completion Post - Task 4 - 21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews
315 pages
Finished 26/04/22
Loved it!! The world building is brilliant and I feel as if I am there, in the inn watching everything unfold. I was irritated that RL intervened and I couldn't binge read this as I wanted.
Highly recommended.
I'm working my way through the threads getting the tracking posts updated and checking in with the teams while I'm doing that.Just a comment on the page count... I don't care about the link, I will be checking the editions page anyway unless the book is labeled as a Kindle first edition. I just want the page count correct. This is what I am looking for:
If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. The acceptability of other page counts will be made on an individual basis.
If there are multiple editions with the initial or earliest publication date, you are free to use any of them. 😊
As for reposting, I am not as strict about that in this challenge but ask for it anyway. My fingers almost type that by themselves! 😂 I have to be strict about it in Bachelor because all the teams run on the same time schedule and going backwards in threads to find corrections would take me forever!! Time I just don't have in that challenge.
Just to let you know I'm reading Zero at the Bone for night sky. Have had a nasty headache over the last two days and a lot of work kn my desk so am slow with reading. Sorry to be the stopper again.
Helke wrote: "Just to let you know I'm reading Zero at the Bone for night sky. Have had a nasty headache over the last two days and a lot of work kn my desk so am slow with reading. Sorry to be th..."No worries, this is a fun challenge. Hope the headache disappears soon.
Me too. I think they come from the time change. Have to get used to it.
Helke wrote: "Just to let you know I'm reading Zero at the Bone for night sky. Have had a nasty headache over the last two days and a lot of work kn my desk so am slow with reading. Sorry to be th..."No worries. This one's just for fun.
This month I'm feeling lucky to keep up in SH.
completion post Task 4 - 21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
Zero at the Bone by Jane Sevillepc: 308
read: 04/27/22
rated: 4 stars
How it fits: night sky on cover
I love this book but reading it this time was kind of a chore. Don't know why it was so dragging. At the halfway point I was ready for the book to end. Don't think it has to do with the book. It's more a matter of my state of mind. So if I feel better I will revisit the book.
Here is your next task!Task 5 - 23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
To qualify for this task, the selected books need to be marked as read by one of the RRRC moderators. There is no date requirement for this task, but the selected book must be marked as read and rated. Please include a link to the moderator's review or read shelf in your completion posts. To make your searching easier - Fran, Jane, Karen and I all read MM Romance, but Jane reads MM exclusively. Fran, Karen and I read both MF and MM.
Fran's profile is private, but I'm sure she will accept any friend requests. 😊
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Ashley wrote: "REPOSTCompletion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task
From Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A ..."
Sorry Skye, I'm only just seeing this now. This edition has 265 pages, is there something else I need to add to my repost?
Ashley wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Ashley wrote: "REPOSTCompletion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task
From Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www..."
I think I fixed it - let me know!
Selection Post~KarenH~ read Agent Bayne 294 pages
I can't find her review, but it says she rated it 4 stars.
Ashley wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Ashley wrote: "REPOSTCompletion Post - Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task
From Skye Blue – Message..."
Page count looks good to me.
Completion PostTask 5 - 23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
MountainKat read Pieces of You by N.R. Walker
185 pages
Finished 29 April 22
Rating : 5 stars
Straight on to Bk2. A great story that shows the struggle that comes with a brain injury.Sometimes hard for people to understand as the injury isn't on the outside.
Review by MK - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Completion PostTask 5 - 23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
Three Stupid Weddings by Ann Gallagher
pc: 160
read: 04/29/22
rated: 4 stars
How it fits: Read by Jane
Review:
This was the first book I've read where both MCs are ace. I really enjoyed both Vic and Dom and the sweet relationship they have. We get to see them realize their feelings are more than friendship as they attend 3 weddings as fake boyfriends. I also appreciated how the author subtly includes some thought provoking questions around how we define happiness. Vic's mother is pushing him to get married because she wants him to be happy, but isn't it enough that he got out of a bad relationship and is now happy. This was a fast read and I thought it was a nice friends to husbands story.
Completion Post~KarenH~ read Agent Bayne 294 pages
4/29/2022
5 stars
I love any chance to read about Victor.
This book is a new beginning. Victor is now with the FPMP. He's free to be open about his relationship with Jacob. Hiding how much he see's or how powerful he really is, is second nature by this point, but the people he works with now can handle it a lot better.
Things feel different. Victor is more secure. He's accepting himself more. A little change up in the side characters. Some I like, some I don't care one way or the other. Love Crash, don't ever get rid of Crash! But Ash was the only character that felt off. I don't know how I feel about him. I miss a couple of the missing side characters. It feels like this is the just the starting point of a whole new arch.
Victor and his phone cracked me up. I like the idea of Victor finally having a memory of a positive figure in his past.
Completion Post~KarenH~ read Agent Bayne 294 pages
4/29/2022
5 stars
I love any chance to read about Victor.
This book is a new beginning. Victor is now with the FPMP. He's free to be open about his relationship with Jacob. Hiding how much he see's or how powerful he really is, is second nature by this point, but the people he works with now can handle it a lot better.
Things feel different. Victor is more secure. He's accepting himself more. A little change up in the side characters. Some I like, some I don't care one way or the other. Love Crash, don't ever get rid of Crash! But Ash was the only character that felt off. I don't know how I feel about him. I miss a couple of the missing side characters. It feels like this is the just the starting point of a whole new arch.
Victor and his phone cracked me up. I like the idea of Victor finally having a memory of a positive figure in his past.
Completion PostTask 5 - 23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
The Locker Room by Amy Lane
pc: 252
read: 04/29/22
rated: 4 stars
How it fits: read by Jane https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
I was a bit sceptic about this book. The cover isn´t one I would normally go for. It looks to cheesy. But I was positive surprised. Xander is a guy I would like to meet. And I would like to strangle, quarter and feather the choach.
The end came to abrubt for me. I could have read on a bit more.
Helke, after seeing this so much in the SH, I now want to read The Locker Room!
Ashley wrote: "Helke, after seeing this so much in the SH, I now want to read The Locker Room!"It was a nice one.
Here is your next task!Task 6 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Contemporary and Romance do not have to be combined and may be combined with other words, MM Romance for example, but BOTH must be MPG (Main Page Genre)! Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
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From Skye Blue – Message 83
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A Friend in the Dark by Gregory Ashe
265 pages
Finished April 22, 2022
4 stars
I loved everything about this book until the abrupt ending that basically shattered me. I now HAVE to read the next one, which is perhaps the authors’ point, but still! I was not prepared. I liked both MCs, loved that they are a bit older and come with some baggage.