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R22: Team #7 ~ 007 Readers
Sandra wrote: "OMG. Sounds very toxic to me; you need to run, very fast to your mothers' place."
It has been toxic, and has taken me way to long to get up my courage. But our house went into escrow and I realized that I just couldn't buy another house with him across the country from all my support. He's out of the house now, which he wouldn't be if we weren't selling, so we can finish up what we need to.
Good luck to you all Laura.
Completion PostShelf 1: Vampires
by Suzanne WrightDate Read: 10/15/22
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Imani is trying to live her life but she is constantly being bothered by her ex's women. She can tolerate a lot but when her kindle is broken, all hell breaks loose. Now her ex is wanting her back in his life and must pull out all of the stops to get her. But in the process, they must deal with legion issues and have to battle for their lives.
This is a good addition to the series and they always leaving you wanting more.
I'm going to request our vampire stamp. Sandra, when you get a chance can you look and make sure I do it right?
Looks good to me Laura *hi 5*Sorry it took so long, I've been ironing & walking most of the day.
Shelf ~ Free Space
by Hailey EdwardsDate: 17/10/22
Rating: ★★★★
On SOS Book Shelf
Review
Undead Waltz begins straight after Undead Heart, so Grier is still slightly devastated by the events of the previous book but is slowly coming to terms that she may have dodged a bullet with Boaz's betrayal, but still can't stand Amelie and may never get over her BFF's betrayal.
Linus moved to Wooly, so Amelie could move to the Carriage House, so Grier doesn't have to see her all day and night. And a Coming Out (as Dame Woolworth) Ball is recommended by Linus to find out more information about Grier's heritage and maybe what happened to Maud.
We have archers attacking both Hood & Linus, vamps attacking Grier, Lethe is becoming the new BFF, Neely sends dress & accessory info & makes a surprise appearance the night of the Ball, to do face & hair, Woo Hoo.
Is it the Vampires? Is it her family? Is it someone else? What happens at the Ball?
Loved how close Grier & Linus are becoming and how Grier is learning more about her magic.
CONGRATULATIONS, 007 Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'vampire(s)'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Thanks Steph :)
Shelf #3 ~ 22 Oct: Haunted HouseDIRECT LINK(s) ~ haunted, sentient or otherwise magical house; house on cover
There are no direct links with this week's shelf.
For Haunted House I'll go with
spooky with a house on the cover.
I’ve finished my witches book. When our house closes escrow, hopefully on Wednesday, I’m going out to buy myself a laptop. I’ll get everything updated then. Thank you for your patience with me!
No worries Laura!
Shelf: Witches 
by Eva ChaseDate: 10/22/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Rose is back home to start her life as a witch. But she is missing her boys and discover there is something more than friendship going on. But the drama from home is keeping her busy while she tries to uncover the secrets there.
Good start to the series.
Does our haunted house book have to have a house on the cover?Weird question, I know. But I’m listening to Order of the Phoenix, so my copy has the Ministry of Magic scene on the front, but Hogwarts is definitely haunted. If it works, this will be my re-read for this round.
No, it doesn't have to have a house on the cover, that is just another option.
Finished my Haunted Houses book, will review probably tomorrow or the next day.How's everyone else going :)
Completion PostShelf: Witches
Book:Embrace the Night
Date Read: 10/20
Rating: 3 stars
How it fits: Tagged Witches by 46 people
Review: The Cassandra Palmer series is entertaining. It's my current go-to audio for it's consistency and entertainment. The characters are engaging, the dialogue is witty, and the angst is a good level.
Laura, I read up to book 6 in Cassie Palmer
then there was a big time gap and whilst I bought the next 2, I haven't read them yet.I remember really enjoying them, but they get progressively more involved.
Have you read any of the Dorina Basarab series, set in the same world, some characters overlap, first one
?
Sandra wrote: "Laura, I read up to book 6 in Cassie Palmer then there was a big time gap and whilst I bought the next 2, I haven't read them yet.I remember really enjoying t..."
I haven't. My library has a bunch of the audios via Hoopla, and they've fit so many challenges so far!
Laura, on the Stamp Request thread can you please add our Team Number & Name. We need it to quickly id the team :)
Sandra wrote: "Laura, on the Stamp Request thread can you please add our Team Number & Name. We need it to quickly id the team :)"Will do!
I've requested our Witches stamp. I think I'm all caught up. I'm showing we all still need Haunted House, and Tatenisha needs Free Space.Have I missed anything?
That sounds about right :)
Completion PostShelf: Haunted House
Book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Date Read: 10/29
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: Hogwarts is haunted by multiple ghosts and at least one poltergeist.
Review: As I get older I find that I prefer the longer Harry Potter books (book 4 and on), even though they are certainly more series in nature. But of those last 4 books, this is my least favorite. Harry is very whiny in this one. I'm not saying he doesn't have reason to whine, but this is the book in which it most believable that he is a teenager. Someone with more maturity could have prevented many of the problems in this book simply by talking to people. So overall, while I enjoy the book, I don't care for Harry's attitude in this one. But Hermione really begins to come into her own starting in this book. She is maturing wonderfully, and showing bravery and steadfastness.
And I forgot to come back and write my review for Haunted House.I'll do so this morning.
And our new shelf announcement is Paranormal Romance :)
Shelf #4 ~ 29 Oct: PNR
DIRECT LINK(s) ~ https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
One of my favorite genres! I’m going to listen to Sookie Stackhouse #2, Living Dead in Dallas, this afternoon. It’s MPG Paranormal Romance.
There's just so many to choose from ... *sigh*I may have to try a few and see what I feel like.
Shelf #3 ~ Haunted House by Stephanie BurgisDate: 16/10/22
Rating: ★★★★
Review
This story was made up of previously published novellas & shorts, but made a consistent story of Miss Mia Brandt, Magical Metal Worker & Mr Leander Fabian, Necromancer (formerly known as Andrew).
Mia, has suffered trauma in the past, when townspeople burnt down her house, think pitchforks & flaming torches, and her father was seriously injured. So they moved across the country to somewhere they aren't known.
Her neighbour, in the big black castle, is a Necromancer and tries to engage her in discussion, but she is determined to hide away from people. Leander sends one of his "people" (sewn together like frankenstein) and Mia can't abide the poor way the person is put together so decides to redo the stitches. Next night a bunch of "people" arrive on her doorstep.
He wants more than she is willing to give, but he is prepared to bide his time.
Some adventures to a Necromancer's Ball; a trip to Larimont on behalf of her father; secret stairs in the Larimont Opera House; and the obligatory Purity bunch of Politicians & soldiers who want to do more than pitchforks & flaming torches. Things get even more interesting when the Larimont Purity group come to Mia & Leanders' town.
I really enjoyed this taste of Mia & Leanders' romance and this spooky book was a good non-horror read for Halloween.
Completion PostShelf 3 Haunted House
by Rose Pressey BetancourtDate: 10/30/2022
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
She bought a haunted house to flip and she is a ghost hunter. This book started off slow and got a little better. She found someone dead and the town gossip kept her up to date on what the police were doing because they were not paying her any attention and didn't seem to care about her or solving the case. There are a lot of crazy and strange characters involved in this story.
Sounds like a good premise Tatenisha, flipping a haunted house when you're a ghost hunter. :DI decided on
for my pnr book :)
Sandra, should I be posting somewhere that we haven't yet received our Witches stamp, or should I just be patient? :)
Patience, Steph has said she'll be posting stamps once a week, whenever she can make the time.When Steph stamps, there is a big red stamp on the Stamp Request thread. Till then patience, grasshopper :)
Had a lovely day out today at Sculptures by the Sea at Bondi Beach and around to the next bay Tamarama Beach.Lovely sunshine, BFF, sculptures ok, very windy, we go every year and make a day out for the 2 of us. The water looked gorgeous with green & blue, little to no waves though :)
Completion PostShelf: PNR
Book Living Dead in Dallas
Date Read: 10/31
Rating: 3 stars
How it fits: MPG Paranormal Romance
Review: I found this to be enjoyable, but not a "must read". I'll pick up the next one when it fits a challenge, but I won't go out of my way to read it. On the plus side, I do think the narrator does an excellent job and really makes the experience for me!
Sandra wrote: "Patience, Steph has said she'll be posting stamps once a week, whenever she can make the time.When Steph stamps, there is a big red stamp on the Stamp Request thread. Till then patience, grasshop..."
Holding my horses. For some reason I thought the stamps were done at the same time as the shelf call.
Sandra wrote: "Had a lovely day out today at Sculptures by the Sea at Bondi Beach and around to the next bay Tamarama Beach.Lovely sunshine, BFF, sculptures ok, very windy, we go every year and make a day out f..."
That sounds lovely!
Laura wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Had a lovely day out today at Sculptures by the Sea at Bondi Beach and around to the next bay Tamarama Beach.Lovely sunshine, BFF, sculptures ok, very windy, we go every year and m..."
It was a fabulous day :)
CONGRATULATIONS, 007 Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'witch(es)' and 'haunted house'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Completion PostShelf: Free Space
by Suzanne WrightRead: 11/2/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Havana broke it off with Tate and his cat realized that they made a mistake. Now he will go through all the stops to get her back. But in the process Havana is being hunted by someone who wants her no matter the costs. Her life is in danger and now Tate realizes that she is his even if she don't. They have ex's that are causing drama because they want what is no longer theirs. Good story and shows you that when you are meant to be with someone, you will work it out no matter what you have to go through to get there.
Thanks Steph :)
Tatenisha wrote: "Completion PostShelf: Free Space
by Suzanne WrightRead: 11/2/2022
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Havana broke it off with Tate and his cat realiz..."
Glad you enjoyed it Tatenisha, I really enjoyed this one of the series.
Steph wrote: "CONGRATULATIONS, 007 Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'witch(es)' and 'haunted house'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D"
Woo Hoo!
I've requested our free space stamp! Pumpkin is a winning shelf for us! I think we're the only ones that have that as a winning shelf, so we don't have to be extra rushed if that's the call this week. Just regular rushed. :)
Yay, another stamp!!!
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Sounds very toxic to me; you need to run, very fast to your mothers' place.