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TART Challenge - Round 5 - Chase the Rainbow (9)
Caipi.id have been well impressed if that had worked for lemon drop as well. 😄
Janeylou wrote: "Caipi.id have been well impressed if that had worked for lemon drop as well. 😄"
Yeah, but I don't think that I could have sold it as a standalone read. I'm not persuasive enough with my argumentations. 😂😂
I tried Aimee Nicole Walker one time and didn't really like her, I'm going to have to give her another go.I'm not done with my task 10 yet, hopefully I'll finish it tonight.
I love ANW ...😍
yes, I've seen many reviews of her stuff pop up recently by GR folks I respect... I'm going to have to try again.
I'm just assigning tasks today, not checking books - I don't have any extra time today and my overtired eyes are giving me fits. So...Here is your next task!
Task 11 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
Books selected for this task need to be tagged 'magic' or 'magical'. Qualification can come from tags/shelves only. Variations of the words and combo tags will be allowed in context. Please include a link to the top shelves page with your qualifying tag along with how many tags and the top shelves page number in your completion posts. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Completion Post Task 11 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
Spell Bound by Jacob Z. Flores
216 pages
How it Fits: tagged "fantasy/magic" on the Main Page by 34 readers
Read 9 May
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Adorable!
I love Jacob Flores writing YA, and these are such great characters! He builds a complex and interesting world here, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I cannot get an EJ Russell book from GRR to save my life lol. They're like the only ones I'm guaranteed to get denied.
Completion Post-Task 11 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'Book 1
White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton
322 Pages
How it qualifies: MPG Magic
Date Read: 5/8/2022
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Review: This is like my third time reading this book (finally going to continue on to book 2), and I still enjoyed it just as much as the first! The romance was super light, but it's got the bones to be something really good and the magical world was really interesting.
Book 2
Trailer Park Trickster by David R. Slayton
295 Pages
How it qualifies: MPG Magic
Date Read: 5/8/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: THAT ENDING! Ugh I can't believe I have to wait for the next one. I'm very happy we got Vic's point of view, but I really wish there was more of Adam and Vic together. We finally found out who the Warlock is and he's the WORST. I'm having a hard time writing a review, I just want the last book so bad.
I'm reading that one because I can't remember what happened and am reading the second one for SH so will be able to do another 295 pages after if we need it
Im reading Swallow at moment for my dragon challenge but its too short for this one , so ill read Magpie after
Completion Post-Task 11 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magicalMagpie by Piper Scott
250 pgs
8th may
How fits ..tagged magic by 6 people P2 C2
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
I think ive read too many from this series close together and not enjoying as much and this one was the worst of the lot .
Im getting completely confused with whos who as well...too many secondary characters
Trio wrote: "Task 11 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.Spell Bound by Jacob Z. Flores
216 pages
How it Fi..."
Trio, can you just make a note that magic is MPG please
Finished a second book and updated mine to completion! Let me know if we need more pages
So far with amanda x 2 , mine and trio we have 1082 pgs So as long as Caipis is above 168 we should be ok
Completion Post-Task 11 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'
On a Midnight Clear by Lily Morton
Pages: 212
How it qualifies: MPG Fantasy/Magic
Read: May 9th
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
Well, knowing the story already and reading it now with adjusted expectations, I must say I enjoyed it more than the first time around. Lots of love and magic, and sometimes that's just what one needs. 😉
Completed mine so just waitig for trioWe have 1295 pgs altogether
LOL I'm last again! Okay, I'll check us in :).
Here is your next task!Task 12 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Books selected for this task need to be written by an author whose first or last name starts with the first letter of a teammate's screen name. Do not use your own screen name for this task. Please include the matching teammate's name in your completion posts. This is not a team decision. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
So Janeylou could read books by an author whose first or last name begins with A, C or T. And Caipi could read books by an author whose first or last name begins with J, A or T. And so on for the others.
I am current checking your books and have updated the tracking as well. 😊
Completion Post Task 12 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
The Barkeep and the Bro by A.J. Truman
293 Pages
How it fits: Author Last Name Starts With T/Trio
Date Read: 5/10/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I think this series just gets better with each book! I can't believe it's the first series I've picked up by Truman as his writing just absolutely clicks with me. It's the perfect blend of wit, humor, feelings, and just everything I'm looking for in a contemporary romance. If you're a fan of age gaps, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, bi-awakenings (without freak outs!!!) and low angst, this is a great one to pick up. There's a lot of character growth, and a sugary sweet ending that just left me with a smile. Definitely excited for the spin off series!
Ive got a SH i can read but i need to rlfinish my current book off first
I had a SH book that worked for A lol too bad we can't use our own intiial
Completion Post Task 12 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Liars by Lucy Lennox and May Archer
Pages: 330
How it qualifies: Author's last name begins with A like Amanda
Read: May 11th
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
As usual with books written by Lucy Lennox (I don't know about May Archer's) there are quite some funny moments which I greatly enjoyed. The characters, main as well as secondary, are all delightful. Now the romance itself, it is good but I honestly wish Diesel and Parrish would have been open to each other about their background, feelings and wishes way earlier.
The little town the story is set in, is a special one. Their festivals for sure one of a kind!
Looking forward now to Dunn and Tucker's book.
Completion Post Task 12 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen nameCowboys Don't Samba by Tara Lain
238 pgs
11th may
How fits ..authours first name initial same as Trios
Really enjoyed this ( makes a nice change from dragons ) and it was great to catch up with the MCs from the previous books ..would like another book thought , anout 10 yrs down the line to see how they all doing ..hint! hint!
Weve got enough pages that we only need the 1 book each 😊
Janeylou wrote: "Trio, dont forget to check into our Big Bang Teamhttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."
I popped in briefely yesterday morning, and other than this completion, I haven't been on the computer since! Hahaha, I'm so far behind now.
I did have a nice Mothers Day though, just busy.
Too bad it isn't titles... I've got something due tomorrow that I haven't started yet, but it won't work here. I'll put up my post so you can link it, but I'll have to see what else might work. J, C, or A.... hum.
Completion Post Task 12 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.Arctic Heat by Annabeth Albert
368 pages
How it Fits: Author's Name: Annabeth Albert / Amanda
Read: 12 May
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Wow, talk about forced proximity romances, this one should get an award. Annabeth Albert makes the most of squeezing these two men together to see how they survive.
Quill has a lot of growing to do, getting past his issues and insecurities. And Owen's patience is commendable. All the extra things Owen does to make their little life together special, it just warmed my heart.
Lotsa romancin' in Arctic Heat... well they do have all that alone time xo.
Iggy Toma delivers a wonderful performance.
Amanda wrote: "I cannot get an EJ Russell book from GRR to save my life lol. They're like the only ones I'm guaranteed to get denied."do you ask for US codes or UK?
Trio wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I cannot get an EJ Russell book from GRR to save my life lol. They're like the only ones I'm guaranteed to get denied."do you ask for US codes or UK?"
UK. I feel like there is no shot at US codes lol
I wonder if there's a method to how they hand out the codes, or if it's all pot luck.I do UK also.
Finished my book and updated to completion.
Sorry team, I'm letting you down! I'm still working on mine. I got to a super sexy part and was totally not in the mood, so I finished an outstanding book I owed for Bingo.I'll finish by tonight, and I'll check us in when I'm done.
Totally not letting us down! Take your time, we all said we're not playing super hardcore so I really don't think anyone minds
Yeah I got distracted by Stranger on the Shore I had started it last week and it fell by the way-side. Got them both finished now though, and I posted our completion on the main thread.
I did not check your books - again. I will get to that tomorrow. 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️Here is your next task!
Task 13 - 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
As a team, select a specific item and read 6 books with the selected item on the cover. Jewelry is not specific, but earrings are. Weapon is not specific, but gun is. (As examples.) You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Please include the selected item and the qualifying cover in your completion posts.
okay so we selected: White Topdoes this mean a white shirt?
I take it as a tshirt/vest / shirt ....
do you think this one works?
It's a very thin white t-shirt
there's another cover too
Trio wrote: "do you think this one works?It's a very thin white t-shirt
there's another cover too
"I would think so , im going with
oooh one of my all time favorite CC books!
Do we think a top under a suit works?
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Team decided May 2018
This Time Around by Aimee Nicole Walker
Pages: 218
How it qualifies: Published May 3rd 2018
Read: May 7th
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
Not one of my favorites of this series, but still I enjoyed the story. Especially listening to the awesome narration by Joel Leslie!