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TART Challenge - Round 5 - Chase the Rainbow (9)
Amanda wrote: "Completion Post-Task 18 - 53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this taskTeam Chose E..."
Is it good amanda , i saw that it had come out
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Completion Post-Task 18 - 53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this ta..."It was good. Solid mystery at least, I feel like the end of cozies don't usuallly have enough romance for me since they are already an established relationship, but I liked it
Ill try and get round to it this month
Finished my book, so just caipi leftIm going round all my challenges now trying to update ..so behind
Have you all put everything on SS ( caipi & trio ) for big bang
Completion Post-Task 18 - 53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this taskTeam Chose England
Mud & Lace by Jay Northcote
Pages: 226
How it qualifies: set in Cornwell, England
Read: May 31st
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
Charlie and Simon's struggle to accept and be themselves was well done. Nonetheless I didn't enjoy this book much. Partly this might be caused by me listening to the audio and not liking the voice the narrator gave Charlie when being drag queen Lady Gogo.
Janeylou, I didn't read anything for the big bang SS since I finished my Dailies shortly before Gustaf.
Caipi wrote: "Janeylou, I didn't read anything for the big bang SS since I finished my Dailies shortly before Gustaf."Thats fine Caipi..it gets quite confusing when you waiting for others to check in when you all different time zones
Caipi wrote: "My post to link for our current task.I'm on my phone and will update it tomorrow morning."
Great..linked this post to first page
yes Turf Wars has officially blown my mind.I need to spend some time and add in all the SH items I found for Big Bang... I haven't added a single one yet!
Here is your next task!Task 19 - 93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
As a team select a Romance List from GR Listopia with fewer than 100 books on it - this task is limited to Romance Lists and therefore books. Please include a link to the selected list in your
The obe we picked now has over 100 , so looking for another
So we could do sept 21
july 21
dec 21
These are a few i found, its beginning of month so im easy going ..all the june books are over 100 as.i checked
My first choice would be the December on, because Here's to Us is on it, and I've borrowed it from the library. Second choice would be the Sept one, I've got a whole bunch on that one I'm interested in reading.
COMPLETION POST Task 19 - 93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task
team chose
dec 21...95 books on list
Metal Heart by Michelle Frost
161 pgs
# 7 on the list
Finished 2nd june
3.75 stars
Was so similar to something else which really put me off at first , but changed about 50% ..it was ok but needed fleshing out a bit more
Completion Post-Task 19 - 93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.Team Chose This list
The Mystery of the Spirits by C.S. Poe
235 Pages
How it qualifies: #9 on list
Date Read: 6/2/2022
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: HOORAY! Snow and Winter are back! As always it was a great and intriguing mystery featuring one of my favorite couples.
COMPLETION POSTTask 19 - 93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task
team chose
dec 21...95 books on list
Metal Heart by Michelle Frost
161 pgs
How it qualifies: #7 on the list
Read: June 3rd
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Review:
Nice story! Maybe a bit superficial but I actually enjoyed that the fighting and drama wasn't dragged out.
Definitely would read another book of this series.
Janeylou, I chose the same book. I'm on page 60 and so far I'm enjoying it.
You're further ahead than me then ..but i really reminds me of another book, just cant think which one 🤔
Janeylou wrote: "You're further ahead than me then ..but i really reminds me of another book, just cant think which one 🤔"The lab and the alterations of the humans reminded me a bit of Chrysalis, but otherwise nothing specific came to mind. But well, I've a memory like a sieve.....
Caipi wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "You're further ahead than me then ..but i really reminds me of another book, just cant think which one 🤔"The lab and the alterations of the humans reminded me a bit of [book:Chry..."
No it was a pnr that i read and the 'mate'who appeared had a rare magic and help mend the wards ., and his family turned out to live in a close world that no one could see ...it was exactly the same for the first half of book
Janeylou wrote: "Caipi wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "You're further ahead than me then ..but i really reminds me of another book, just cant think which one 🤔"The lab and the alterations of the humans reminded me a bit..."
Hmmm, maybe The Alpha's Warlock? 🤔
I got excited then Caipi..but its not it
With PTP ending (I feel like there's another one ending soon?) here's another challenge we might like: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...We can sign up as a team and pick how many books we plan on reading each week
Amanda wrote: "With PTP ending (I feel like there's another one ending soon?) here's another challenge we might like: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"LOL it's this one that ends soon (June 8)
I saw this Amanda , but i thought you'd all unfriend me if i sugguested another 😄😄😄I'm up for it ...just the.slow game though
If we sign up as a team I'd be in with 1-2 books/week. And no unfriending from my side. 😂 I love that you guys always look out for new challenges! 💕
Completion Post-Task 19 - 93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.Team Chose this list
Here's to Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
448 pages
How it Fits: 24 on list
Read: 4 June
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: I'm really glad I got around to finishing this series. (In case you don't know, What If It's Us has a bit of a downer ending...). So we know Ben and Arthur finally get their HEA, and with these authors, we also know it's not going to be an easy journey. But it's beautifully done, and cute and funny, and the side characters are terrific.
One of the best parts about the audio version of Here's to Us though, is the marvelous performances by Noah Galvin and Froy Gutierrez. These guys sound so much like what I picture in my mind for the characters. Simply wonderful!
Caipi wrote: "If we sign up as a team I'd be in with 1-2 books/week. And no unfriending from my side. 😂 I love that you guys always look out for new challenges! 💕"
LOL I'm in - and 100% agree: friendly only!
I'm still working on mine, I'll finish tomorrow though.
YAY I'll sign us up for 1-2 books per week. Luckily all the tasks seem pretty easy
Hi Janeylou - I posted our completion in the main thread, will you link my message #483?
Done it Trio 👍👍From Kat
....With the challenge ending on Wednesday, June 8th, there will a minor change to the last task. Beginning on Monday, June 6th, when teams post their completions and get a new task, they will all get the same task. For this task, instead of just completing it, you will continue reading to add to the total number of books read for your team
I was thinking that as we have no chance of winning , rather than rushing when we get our task tonight we could take our last task easy..what do you think
Here is your next task!Task 20 - 107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate.
Select one teammate and read 8 books initially published in the month of their birth, this is a team decision. Make sure to use the initial publication date for this task. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use it, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification. Please include the selected teammate and their birth month in your completion posts.
We not got anything for this one Janine..November
Trio ..August
Caipi ..October
Amanda ????
Ive got books for August/ october to read..but easy going with any
Just to let you know - there is one other team that could get Task 20 today and that is probably the team you are completing for placement with. They have not posted their completion and I don't know if they will. 🤷🏻♀️ But trying for more books for the tie-breaker is completely up to you all!
Sorry I don't know how I saw this earlier! My birthday is February.I don't really mind any, if one especially helps someone I'm good with that
Ok..we gonna go with february Im reading one now , but have a few others to read before i get round to the 2nd so will see how i go
COMPLETION POSTTask 20 - 107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate.
Team chose February for Amanda
Heart of the Dragon by Jamie Sullivan
170 pgs
Published 23th Feb 2018
Finished 5 june
Super cute book of a dragon who steals a baby thinking its gold and then raises him himself ..until 18 yrs later he finds his real family...so funny
Rescued by Susi Hawke
156 pgs
How fits , published feb 7th 2019
Finished 7th june
I didnt realise this was a spin off series, which i dont think ive read any of ( but will def look into )
Enjoyable shifter series with lits of younger shifters which was cute
Completion Post-Task 20 - 107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate.Team Chose February (My Birthday🎉🎉)
Book 1
Goal Lines & First Times by Eden Finley
316 Pages
How it qualifies: Published February 10, 2021
Date Read: 6/5/2022
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: I loved absolutely EVERYTHING about this book. It was one of those books that made me want to call in sick to work to be able to keep reading. It just made me so happy the entire time, and I loved Cohen and Seth so much. It does take a while for them to actually get together, but honestly, it wasn’t annoying and it worked so well with how the two of them are I think any other way would’ve been ridiculous. And their chat conversations were so amazing that I didn’t miss them being in the same physical space at all. If you’re looking for a sweet, slow burn leading to some pretty good steam with the most loveable characters and such good pan/Demi rep, this is the book for you! Plus there’s one instant of non communication and as soon as it comes to light guess what they do? They communicate! This review is pretty ramble-y and I’m sorry about that, I just am on an endorphin high with how much I loved this book. READ IT
Book 2
Cup of Joe by Annabeth Albert
159 Pages
How it qualifies: Published February 25, 2021
Rating: 4 Stars
Date Read: 6/5/2022
Review: Super sweet, extra steamy, and just a low angst fun time.
Book 3
Milo by Lily Morton
299 Paages
How it qualifies: Published February 15, 2019
Date Read: 6/6/2022
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: I think I just want to live in Lily Morton’s head. It’s filled with funny stories, beautiful locations, and dreamy men. This book was no exception. I didn’t like it quiet as much as Oz (probably because it lacked as much Oz himself lol), but I still really loved it. It started out so heartbreaking, but there was so much strength, growth, love, and of course the trademark witty banter that it quickly became so much more.
Book 4
Made Marian Shorts by Lucy Lennox
194 Pages
How it qualifies: Published: February 9, 2017
Date Read: 6/7/2022
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: I always love all the Made Marian characters, and Lucy sure knows how to make me laugh
Trio wrote: "Feb what Amanda? my daughter is Feb 23"The 16th!
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Team Chose England
Crown Court Killer by Dahlia Donovan
214 Pages
How it qualifies: MPG London, England
Date Read: 5/31/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: This was a good ending to the series! I enjoyed the mystery aspects and Dannel and Osian were as always rock solid.