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TART Challenge - Round 5 - SHAFT (5)
So the missing two hooks are covered? I started Nothing Special yesterday and will need a few days to finish that because it is so long and I'm not really keen on reading it at the moment. If I do need to read something else for this rask please let me know.
Helke wrote: "So the missing two hooks are covered? I started Nothing Special yesterday and will need a few days to finish that because it is so long and I'm not really keen on reading it at the moment. If I do..."
Think we are right Helke.
Up to 70% on mine, hopefully finish it tonight as won't have anytime tomorrow.
Thanks for letting me know. I am 30 % in. Won't get much farther today as I'm shopping with my daughter after I just finished work and we will go to the cinema this evening.
Completion Post - Task 10 - 69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.Covet Thy Neighbor by L.A. Witt
Kindle Edition, 154 pages
Published March 23rd 2013 by Riptide Publishing
Rating:3.5 stars
Literary Awards - Lambda Literary Award Nominee for Gay Romance (2014)
Not reread material. Felt like I was being preached to in some places. A bit of insta-love where I thought the 2 men would have been a bit slower before jumping each others bones.
For that review it is a fairly high rating F. ;)
Completion Post - Task 10 - 69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.Crashing Upwards by S.C. Wynne
Kindle Edition, 284 pages
4 stars
Literary Awards - Lambda Literary Award for Gay Romance (2019)
Sam has been handed the world, Harper is a loner who has fought for his place in the world since leaving home at 16. This is a sweet opposites attract story and while Sam is almost too sweet and trusting to be believable, this is the kind of feel good book that makes you believe in people again.
Two reasons this wasn’t a 5 star read for me: 1. when they first hook up, Harper is saying no and Sam goes for it anyway. Despite what Harper might had wanted, his words clearly said no and given his injured state I had a bit of an ick reaction when Sam ignored this. 2. The ending was more of a HFN v a HEA, the characters are young so it makes sense but I did miss the full HEA ending.
Ashley have you looked? Have we finished the task? Did you post completion on the thread?
I just finished blueberry boys. I am not good at using this app on my phone and can’t to links or check the page count. But I know the book qualifies. I can make an official looking post in about 3 hours or so. But just wanted to let ya know I finished
Oh. Looks like you all already finished all 6. Did anyone post it? I can not navigate on this app
I don't think so. But I can't post it either now. Am on my way to the cinema.
I'm sorry -I was out all day. I posted and then left and am only just back checking now. I should have posted it to the main page. My bad!
Ok, I'm not sure if I did it correctly but I posted on the main page
I'm running slow but I don't want you to wait for your task. I will check your books later. 😊So, here is your next task!
Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.
Books selected for this task need to have over 10,000 ratings (not reviews). You can find this info on the main book page under the title or you can add it to the settings for your shelves. Please include the number of ratings in your completion posts.
another 6 booker--ugh.This one is a little tougher.
I'm gonna go with Sticks & Stones
I'll probably be slow about it too...sorry.
I don't get much time on the weekends.
Helke wrote: "Completion Post - Task 10 - 69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.Crocus by Amy Lane
pc: 244
read: 05/12/22
rated: 4 stars
How it fits: Rainbow Award for Best ..."
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (258). Thanks.
PS - I loved this series and agree, another book would be wonderful!!
Other than that, the completions all looked good. 😊
MountainKat wrote: "Helke wrote: "Completion Post - Task 10 - 69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.Crocus by Amy Lane
pc: 244
read: 05/12/22
rated: 4 stars
How it fits: Rainbow A..."
Done
Completion Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.Sticks & Stones 322pg
how it qualifies 13,582 ratings
Completed 2/14/22
5 stars
re-reading is a different experience.
Knowing what's to come, it's nice to see all the smaller details. The ones that made me fall for these guys in the first place. I love when they fight, and give each other shit...but I also love the tender moments.
I think I liked this one, even better the second round.
Plus, Ty's family is pretty great. And entertaining.
Neither Ty or Zane are okay, but they are getting there. They've already lived though a lot. Not only their time together, but in their personal pasts. They both have some issues to work out.
I loved the ride the first time around. This time, I'm taking a little more time, and soaking it all in.
I was shocked I actually got that read this weekend.I couldn't sleep last night and got a lot of it read then.
If I can't sleep again tonight, I'll start another. I don't think I'll really get to read again til Monday though.
That was fast. I haven't even started my book. Went to a whisky convention with hubby and our oldest yesterday. The ticket was a birthday present. We went by train and bus so none of us needed to drive 😉.
Completion Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.Him by Sarina Bowen
Kindle edition 361 pages
Finished May 15, 2022
5 stars
reviews: 42,960
I've had this on my tbr for a while and was just waiting for an excuse to read it. It did not disappoint.
Jamie and Wes were roommates for years each summer at hockey camp, all the while Wes was harboring feelings for Jamie that eventually lead him to realize he's gay. After a brief encounter at the end of the summer of their last season of hockey camp, they go their separate ways as they head off to college. They are reunited at a championship game at the end of their senior years. As they both get ready for their new careers in hockey, their friendship is rekindled and they quickly realize the deep feelings they have for each other.
I love GFY and hockey so this book was everything I'd choose in a good read.
Helke wrote: "That was fast. I haven't even started my book. Went to a whisky convention with hubby and our oldest yesterday. The ticket was a birthday present. We went by train and bus so none of us needed to d..."Sounds so fun!
Helke wrote: "That was fast. I haven't even started my book. Went to a whisky convention with hubby and our oldest yesterday. The ticket was a birthday present. We went by train and bus so none of us needed to d..."That sound like a great day.
I'm sick.Went to my sons 30th birthday party yesterday. Was feeling something coming on.
This morning I felt bad enough to take a covid test...it's negative thatnk goodness.
But I feel like crap.
Just got back from Flea market and grocery shopping.
I tried to bow out after the flea market because I was feeling bad, but didn't work.
I'm gonna see if I can find another book that qualifes and see if they'll allow me to lay down and read.
I’m sorry you’re feeling sick! Hope some rest helps. I am almost done with another one for this category. If I don’t post it tonight I’ll post it first thing tomorrow morning.
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Helke wrote: "That was fast. I haven't even started my book. Went to a whisky convention with hubby and our oldest yesterday. The ticket was a birthday present. We went by train and bus so none of ..."It was. Had a great weekend. We went to a corean bbq and the cinema to watch Dr. Strange. Than the nice day yesterday and today I have been sewing for my daughter. And this evening a long zoom talk with Janeylou, Wende and F. So a nice weekend over all.
Helke wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Helke wrote: "That was fast. I haven't even started my book. Went to a whisky convention with hubby and our oldest yesterday. The ticket was a birthday present. We ..."Yes, was great to meet up with everyone and to see Wende happy and back home.
Completion Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
Kindle Edition, 210 pages
Published September 3rd 2013 by Samhain Publishing, Ltd
Reread 16 May 2022
Rating: still 5 stars
Fits: 16,315 ratings as when reread.
Review
Still magic. Loved everything about this book and can't wait to reread the rest of the series.
Completion Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.Damaged Like Us by Krista Ritchie
Kindle Edition, 401 pages
Finished May 15, 2022
3 stars
12,793 ratings
I nearly put this down when at about 40% into the book there was still nothing really happening. I thought the beginning was super boring and there were so many secondary characters that it was almost too much to follow along with. There was a lot of information and yet nothing was actually happening with the characters. And please explain how this family who has more money than anyone else and is constantly being hounded by photographers lives in a townhouse with only one bathroom?
Things did start to pick up though and eventually it got a bit interesting. I am somewhat interested in continuing with the series on the hopes that this book laid all the background/groundwork and the next one will be more interesting.
Completion Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratingsFatal Shadows by Josh Lanyon
pc:198 pages
read: 05/16/22
rated: 4,5 stars
10.704 ratings
Don't know how often I read this book but I still love Adrien. He is such a nice guy. I would love to see his bookstore and go browsing the shelfs for books for me or sit in one of the armchairs in front of the fireplace. Sounds like a place I really would like to have in my neighbourhood.
Completion Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratingsThe Marriage Bargain 212pg
Completed 05/16/22
3 stars
Yeah, I went MF. A MF romance at that.
It was okay. I liked 1/2 the trope. Fake marrage.
Not a big fan of miliane air MC trope, but it was pretty cute.
The MC asking for forgiveness was sweet.
The dog part was cute.
But really, it was nothing special. 108,846 ratings Wow.
I"m not checking completions tonight, very long day. Hopefully tomorrow. 😊Here is your next task!
Task 12 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
As a team select a sub-genre of romance and than read 6 books in that sub-genre. Please include the selected sub-genre in your completion posts.
Ashley wrote: "Is MM Romance a sub-genre?"I think no. That would be a genre but mm mystery is a subgenre imo.
Also BDSM, musicians, fantasy, historical (no option for me), humor (not an option I would like), horror, taboo (not mine if it is incest),
Ashley wrote: "Got it! So what should we do?"What would you like to read?
I like mystery, fantasy, paranormal, BDSM, mmm+.
I don´t like incest, daddy kink, historical, YA/NA and humor is a hit or miss for me.
All of those work for me. I feel like fantasy, bdsm or mmm+ would be a nice change for me after recent reads. All of my books this month have been pretty vanilla.
I should add that mystery is good too- especially if it helps anyone with overlapping SH.
All my sh books for this month are done. 😁
Helke wrote: "All my sh books for this month are done. 😁"Jealous! I have mystery, sports, and paranormal - if those are considered sub-genres - left for SH. But I'm good with anything really.
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I've made 0% progress. Hubby wanted to finish off the tv series we were watching.
So it will probably be noon my time tomorrow before I can finish, and have access to post that it's completed.