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TART Challenge - Round 5 - Chase the Rainbow (9)
Okay, I'm done, I'll check us in for Task 3 :)
Here is your next task!Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
Pretty self explanatory. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count!
OMG..we couldnt have got a worse task 😭😭😭😭
Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longerCOMPLETION POST
Wormwood Summer by Kai Butler
366 pgs
22 April
Loved this , Parker was such a sweetheart, how could anyone not love him and im loving Parkers new responsiblites ..
What i found more unbelievable than the different worlds and magical cretures is that you can order a pizza & groceries and have them arrive in less than 5 minutes !!!
Im doing nothing all day so going to sit down and see how far can get
Completion Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
Tallowwood by N.R. Walker
376 Pages
How it fits: Over 300 pages
Date Read: 4/23/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I really liked this one! I already knew I liked Walker's romance but I really enjoyed the mystery as well. Great grumpy/sunshine dynamics and a really well done whodunnit.
I'm fishing a book today that's over 300... too bad I started it before the call :(My book's long, but it works for CREAM too.
Completion Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee
592 pages
How it Fits: 592 pages
Read: 23 April
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Marvelous!
What a fantastic adventure. And I loved how characters from the past stories find their ways into Adrian's tale.
The way Mackenzi Lee tackles Adrian's conditions is beautifully handled, as is the way his friends and family deal with his reactions throughout the novel.
Exciting and dear, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Trio wrote: "Selection Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by [..."
Ooh I'm excited to see what you think. I liked the other Montague Books a lot
Trio wrote: "Selection Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by [..."
You must be mad ...600 pgs !!!!!!
Janeylou wrote: "OMG..we couldnt have got a worse task 😭😭😭😭"Definitely not our usual length of books! 😂
I'm going to read Orientation from Amanda's recommendations shelf then. I already wanted to read it for our last task but decided against it because of the "high" page count.
Janeylou wrote: "Trio wrote: "Selection Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.[book:The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks|4..."
My thought! I'm still gasping for air..... 😂😂
Completion Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.Orientation by Gregory Ashe
Pages: 303
How it qualifies: more than 300 pages.
Read: April 23rd
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
Review:
Ah, I don't know why it took me this long to start this series, because I really enjoy this author's writing!
I was captured by the story right from the start. The mystery was interesting and the dynamic between Shaw and North awesome! I definitely need more of them!
And I also need to get back to Hazard and Somerset ASAP!
Caipi wrote: "Selection Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.Orientation by Gregory Ashe
Pages: 303
How it qualifies: more than 300 pages."
I hope you love it! I went on a Gregory Ashe kick not that long ago and am now a full blown addict
Finished mine and as much as i moaned about 300+ pgs , i loved it 😄
Yeah, I'm only halfway through The Nobleman's Guide so far, I'll finish it tomorrow - and it's my CREAM book as well. It is excellent though!
I have not started, but I will finish it tomorrow! I got sucked into a podcast that I can't stop listening to lol. If anyone has struggled with their weight I highly recommend the podcast Maintenance Phase where they basically just talk about how completely bonkers all the science we have on weight loss/dieting we have is. (It is not a "here's how to lose weight" podcast which I appreciate tremendously)
Amanda wrote: "Caipi wrote: "Selection Post Task 4 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.Orientation by Gregory Ashe
Pages: 303
How it qualifies: more than 300 pages."
I hope ..."
Totally enjoyed it! :)
I really like this author's writing. I actually read the first 4 books of his Hazard and Somerset Series two years ago and while I greatly enjoyed them I stopped reading them. With our challenges I rarely have the time and patience to read books this long.... 🙈🙈
I've got a couple hours left in mine so will update tonight. Sorry all!
Def no worries Amanda!How's your mom doing?
Checking us in now!And I think she's doing better! I'm driving down tomorrow and my sister is going to be staying to help as well so hopefully she has a stress free week
oh good, I hope you guys have a nice visit!
Here is your next task!Task 5 - 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.
I think with my bingo books I can probably do two books. Will have to check the tags!
Completion Post Task 5 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Without a Doubt by E.M. Lindsey
278 Pages
How it fits: MPG Contemporary Romance
Date Read: 4/25/2022
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: A little instalovey, but still enjoyable! I thought Nick Hudson did an amazing job narrating and really did a good job with these characters. The big twist was fairly obvious, but didn't take away from anything
Completion Post Task 5 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.Sinner's Gin by Rhys Ford
262 pgs
24th april
4 5 stars
MPG contemporary
Love this with our snarky Miki , hes like a wild cat and Kane knows just how to treat him .
Loads of action and heartfelt moments, but the next book is my favourite when miki & Damien come face to face
Completion Post Task 5 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.First You Fall by Scott Sherman
Pages: 266
How it qualifies: MPG Contemporary
Read: April 25th
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Funny and suspenseful, great first book to this to me new series. And wow, this ending I didn't see coming! Some parts of the mystery I did solve but definitely not everything.
Completion Post Task 514. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
Book 1
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
352 pages / GR
How it Fits: MPG Contemporary
Read: 25 April
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Oh my god, I'm gutted!
...and yes, it was worth it.
I really enjoyed the way Taylor Jenkins Reid crafts this story, it's simply beautifully done. I loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo so much (so I already know this author can write!), and I'm not surpised by how perfectly they pull this kind of story off. Just WOW.
Julia Whelan does a lovely job with the narration. There's so much emotion flowing, literally all the time, and she holds it together perfectly. Great performance!
Book 2
The King and Jai by Isla Olsen
152 pages / GR
How it Fits: MPG Contemporary
Read: 25 April
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: Cute and fun.
I've done so many deep and intense stories lately, it's kinda nice to get a break. Isla Olsen has a very dear way of writing, and Joel Leslie's style of narration is actually a really good fit for it. Easy humor, and a sexy little romance, makes for a solid and enjoyable Saturday afternoon romance.
Amanda - I think you're okay with just one book this time around :)
Finished and updated to completion.I also finished: The King and Jai, it's only 152 pages long, but I'll add it to my completion post just in case we need it.
Finished and updated to completion. 🙂👍🏻
Great , im going to update mine now as wellAmanda, not sure how.you getting on but we've got over 1,000 pgs if you would like a pass
I'm updating now! So will check us in a minute
Great ....how are things at home Amanda ?
Good. My mom hates asking for help though so actually getting her to just relax is very hard. I've taken over visiting my grandma so she doesn't feel she has to and my sister and her kids are here as well to help/keep her spirits up
That's going to be me Amanda... I'm just like your mom. I just really, really hope that my kids are 1/10th as great as you and your sister when I need them to visit me lol. I'm sure just having you there is making her feel better 💐!
Here is your next task!Task 6 - 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.
Trio wrote: "That's going to be me Amanda... I'm just like your mom. I just really, really hope that my kids are 1/10th as great as you and your sister when I need them to visit me lol. I'm sure just having you..."That's very sweet! Thank you!! And I'm the same way too lol. Everyone in my family does not know how they're supposed to let other people do anything for them
MountainKat wrote: "Here is your next task!Task 6 - 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..."
MM romance for us ...the only problem is that all my books for next few dates are shorts to finish Greek ..will have to do some changing around
Amanda wrote: "Trio wrote: "That's going to be me Amanda... I'm just like your mom. I just really, really hope that my kids are 1/10th as great as you and your sister when I need them to visit me lol. I'm sure ju..."I forget sometimes how big America is and how far apart people are , fortunatley my mom only lives 3 miles down the road
Janeylou wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Trio wrote: "That's going to be me Amanda... I'm just like your mom. I just really, really hope that my kids are 1/10th as great as you and your sister when I need them to visit me l..."Yeah we live in connecting states and it's a 4 hour drive. Corey was looking at a map where the UK was put inside the US and it's bonkers to me
Completion Post-Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.Team Chose MM Romance
Book 1
Sebastian by Sam Argent
324 Pages
How it qualifies: MPG MM Romance
Date Read: 4/26/2022
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: Like most other mediocre reviews for this one it just was too much. Too many characters mentioned and then dropped, too much going on, I was often lost. I still found myself mostly enjoying it for the banter and humor which kept me going
Book 2
Switch-Hitter by E.M. Lindsey
308 Pages
How it qualifies: MPG MM Romance
Date Read: 4/27/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: A start to another great series by EM Lindsey. It's a (former) enemies to lovers tale (they get over the enemies part really quick so it's pretty light), with two men who are just trying to get their lives together. Full of love and passion, I was rooting for these two from the start and really enjoyed their chemistry. It's definitely sports light, not a huge sports read, but just enough to get an alternate reality view into an athlete's life. I listened to the narration by John Solo and thought he did a phenomenal job. Even with the accents, everything was top notch and kept me fully engaged with the story.
Completion Post-Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.Team Chose MM Romance
Book 1
Dragon Ever After by Louisa Masters
231 pages / GR
How it Fits: MPG MM Romance
Read: 26 April
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: Very sweet story, and I like the Universe that Louisa Masters has built. I haven't read any of the previous stories from this world, but I think I kept up just fine. Solid three star fantasy romance.
Book 2
The Husband Gambit by L.A. Witt
489 pages / GR
How it Fits: MPG MM Romance
Read: 28 April
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: A fun fake boyfriend trope with a billionaire twist. There's plenty of humor, and some nice family drama. A solid four stars for me.
The dual narration by Michael Ferraiuolo and Greg Boudreaux is a nice touch, simply due to the wide variety of characters... but I think either guy could have handled it on his own.
Completion Post-Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.Team Chose MM Romance
Ride the Lightning by Aimee Nicole Walker
Pages: 284
How it qualifies: MPG MM Romance
Read: April 28th
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Interesting mystery, two great MCs and with Marla an amazing secondary character!
Looking forward to reading the next book in this series. 😀
Completion Post-Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.MM Romance
Three's Company by N.R. Walker
159 pgs
17 april
MPG MM romance
Technically, this is a MMM romance , but im sure I'll be let off 😄😄
Super, sweet , low angst , which is what you would expect with a NR Walker book
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