Alondra's 12+4 Catch-Up Challenge - COMPLETED

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

So, here we are again. I must say, I have slightly high hopes for not only completion of this challenge, but enjoyment of this challenge. I always finish, but not always happily.

I think by having the 12 being books that I have already read and/or are a part of a series that I already love; then I should do fine...... hence, the word "should".... 🤦🏾

I hardly ever change my list once I create it; but this is definitely subject to change.

The Twelve:

- The Rook 5 Stars (REREAD)
- Stiletto 4.5 Stars

- Robopocalypse 3.5 Stars (REREAD)
- Robogenesis 3 Stars

- Dogs of War 4.5 Stars
- Dark of Night - Flesh and Fire 4 Stars

- The Bone Yard 4 Stars
- The Inquisitor's Key 3 Stars
- (Body Farm #8) -

- The Hanging Garden 3.5 Stars
- Dead Souls 4 Stars

- (Harry Bosch #6)

Alternate Reality:

The Sun Down Motel 4.5 Stars
The Terror
Lovecraft Country 5 Stars




**afterthoughts - Don't judge me! 😩😩

[Bill, Moderator]

Some series that I'm enjoying and others I want to start.

[Alissa]

Alondra you got your list in on DECEMBER 2 I'm SO proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::sobs::

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "Some series that I'm enjoying and others I want to start."

Well, many are at your recommendation.... so, there's that! 😂🤦🏾

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Alissa wrote: "Alondra you got your list in on DECEMBER 2 I'm SO proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::sobs::"

bwahahhaha..... I wasn't doing anything, and I knew that I had to get these books read, so this was easier.

[Alissa]

Alondra wrote: "Alissa wrote: "Alondra you got your list in on DECEMBER 2 I'm SO proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::sobs::"

bwahahhaha..... I wasn't doing anything, and I knew that I had to get these books read, so ..."

I'm reading The Rook for 2023 as well. Because of you! =)

[Lea]

Oh, this list is completely dangerous!!!! I haven't read a single book on it and it is all series I have been looking at/trying to squeeze in, (except for one series that I didn't know existed and now I'm down a rabbit hole!!) What a great set of books! I hope you really enjoy this list!

[Patricia]

Looks like a great list. Hope you enjoy!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Alissa wrote: "I'm reading The Rook for 2023 as well. Because of you! =)..."

I hope you really enjoy it. The blurb doesn't do it justice. It really is a different world. I have high hopes for this author; but this is an underrated story. I have to read book 2. *sigh*

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Lea wrote: "Oh, this list is completely dangerous!!!! I haven't read a single book on it and it is all series I have been looking at/trying to squeeze in, (except for one series that I didn't know existed and ..."

I hope it includes Joe Ledger. I am not as behind in that series as I thought; so I am almost caught up. I do need to start the Rogue Team international, because that is where the author takes Joe and ultimately into Rot & Ruin. Phew!

The Rabbit Hole has no end.....

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Patricia wrote: "Looks like a great list. Hope you enjoy!"

Thanks so much, Patricia! 🤗

[Ioana]

Some good series here, and I've only read a few of them. Dangerous list.
Loved The Rook, did not care for Stiletto.
You can't go wrong with Ledger or Bosch.
Wayfarers #2 is good, you should finish that series.
And please, don't add any more series to my poor TBR 🤣

[Madeline , Moderator]

Joe Ledger! My hero. Thanks for introducing him to me! 😜

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Ioana wrote: "Some good series here, and I've only read a few of them. Dangerous list.
Loved The Rook, did not care for Stiletto.
You can't go wrong with Ledger or Bosch.
Wayfarers #2 is good, you should finish ..."

Ugh, I was hoping Stiletto was just as good. Well; I may change it out if the reviews are bad enough.

I am not trying to add anymore series either; but I swear I have a bunch that I have forgotten about, especially the cozy mysteries.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Madeline wrote: "Joe Ledger! My hero. Thanks for introducing him to me! 😜"

You are welcome!! Its such a fun series!

[Ioana]

Alondra wrote: "I was hoping Stiletto was just as good. Well; I may change it out if the reviews are bad enough."

I think it was me. I read The Rook, and tried Stiletto as an audiobook, and I did not like the narrator. Also, a long time has passed between the 2 books, and trying to remember who and why was no fun. Let me know what you think.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Ioana wrote: "Alondra wrote: "I was hoping Stiletto was just as good. Well; I may change it out if the reviews are bad enough."

I think it was me. I read The Rook, and tried Stiletto as an audiobook, and I did ..."

That would definitely be a problem for me. There was and has been so much time in between books. I read Rook when it first came out; and the next book didn't come out for 2 more years; so I forgot a lot about it.

I will reread the first and then read the 2nd book right after. I'll keep my fingers crossed

[Lea]

Alondra wrote: "I hope it includes Joe Ledger. I am not as behind in that series as I thought; so I am almost caught up. I do need to start the Rogue Team international, because that is where the author takes Joe and ultimately into Rot & Ruin. Phew!

The Rabbit Hole has no end...."

I wasn't able to squeeze any of your series into my 2023 individual list. It's a good thing I'm already sketching out 2024. :-) :-) :-)

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Lea wrote: "I wasn't able to squeeze any of your series into my 2023 individual list. It's a good thing I'm already sketching out 2024. :-) :-) :-).."

There's always more room!!!! 😈😈

[Lea]

Alondra wrote: "Lea wrote: "I wasn't able to squeeze any of your series into my 2023 individual list. It's a good thing I'm already sketching out 2024. :-) :-) :-).."

There's always more room!!!! 😈😈"

If there is, Joe Ledger will come aboard. :-)

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Lea wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Lea wrote: "I wasn't able to squeeze any of your series into my 2023 individual list. It's a good thing I'm already sketching out 2024. :-) :-) :-).."

There's always more room!!!! ..."

MUahhahhahahhaaa.... 🥳😂

[Jackie]

The Rook is the only one that I have read from your list. Good luck!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Jackie wrote: "The Rook is the only one that I have read from your list. Good luck!"

Thanks so much, Jackie!

I'm thinking about reading it now, but I'm in a mood. 😑🤦🏾

[Jami]

I haven't read any of these, but they look interesting! I hear faint whispers of "add to your TBR, a few more won't hurt" :)

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Jami wrote: "I haven't read any of these, but they look interesting! I hear faint whispers of "add to your TBR, a few more won't hurt" :)"

I think you're already familiar with the mystery/thrillers above; so, I highly recommend the Wayfarer series and the Expanse. I've only read the 1st of each book; but everyone says they are consistent in quality, pacing and plot. I am excited about both.

[Vikki, Moderator]

Good luck with your list. I actually need to continue the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connolly, it's been ages since I read one of them.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Vikki wrote: "Good luck with your list. I actually need to continue the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connolly, it's been ages since I read one of them."

Same here, Vikki. I think its been almost 2 years. Luckily, Bosch doesn't change much. He is a anti-hero that just refuses to change. He needs therapy, but makes for great reading! LOL

[Ioana]

LOL, good description Alondra. I need to go back to that series, too.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Ioana wrote: "LOL, good description Alondra. I need to go back to that series, too."

😂😂

Right?? So many series, and placing priority one over the other seems like betrayal; because, why haven't I finished The Dresden Files yet??? 🤦🏾

[Michelle]

A series challenge, cool! I can't wait to see how many new ones you make me start in 2023.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Michelle wrote: "A series challenge, cool! I can't wait to see how many new ones you make me start in 2023."

Right?? Heck; how many can I finish?? 😩😩

[Lindsey]

Well mark me impressed!!!!! You got your list up befoee I did. I knew it, you are a secret list person!!!! You had this list togrther months ago!!! Now, i will have to stay away from your list because I already have too many series I'm not making progress on. I have a bad feeling I will be adding more from your list.....

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Lindsey wrote: "Well mark me impressed!!!!! You got your list up befoee I did. I knew it, you are a secret list person!!!! You had this list togrther months ago!!! Now, i will have to stay away from your list beca..."

Lindsey!! I would never! LOL

No secret lists here. Just me being behind in every series I have. 🤦🏾

Each series I am reading, I highly recommend. Even if I am only on the 2nd book. These are really comfort reads; because you can go back after being away for so long, and fall right back into that world. I miss them all.

[Bonnie]

Alondra wrote: "So, here we are again. I must say, I have slightly high hopes for not only completion of this challenge, but enjoyment of this challenge. I always finish, but not always happily.

I think by havin..."

I have not read any of these, though I have read some by the authors . I will keep your list in mind when I get into the mood for more serious crime/thrillers or space opera again.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bonnie wrote: "I have not read any of these, though I have read some by the authors . I will keep your list in mind when I get into the mood for more serious crime/thrillers or space opera again...."

Thanks Bonnie. My list is your list!! ☺️

[Andrea]

FUN! Good luck!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Andrea wrote: "FUN! Good luck!"

Thank you Andrea! ☺️

[Jennifer, Moderator]

I love Connelly. Of course, he is a graduate of my college at my alma mater, so I'm required to, but still -- I love Connelly! Good list.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Jennifer wrote: "I love Connelly. Of course, he is a graduate of my college at my alma mater, so I'm required to, but still -- I love Connelly! Good list."

Oh wow! That is some fabulous trivia, Jennifer! I need to recap Bosch.

[Dee]

Good luck!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Dee wrote: "Good luck!"

Thank You

[Veronica]

I read the Rook. But I forgot what it was about.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Veronica wrote: "I read the Rook. But I forgot what it was about."

Exactly! By the time the 2nd book came out, I forgot a lot of stuff. Hopefully, I like it the 2nd time around.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Ooh, some series I'd like to continue, makes me want to buy more books!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Ooh, some series I'd like to continue, makes me want to buy more books!"

I always want to buy more books... LOL

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Update: I changed my alternates from more series books; to standalones.

I hardly ever change my list once posted, but I have been unsure about it since I posted it. Having all those series was overwhelming. Ugh

[Ioana]

The Sun Down Motel and Project Hail Mary are both very good, I think you will like them. Can't wait to hear more abut Terror.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Ioana wrote: "The Sun Down Motel and Project Hail Mary are both very good, I think you will like them. Can't wait to hear more abut Terror."

I had the terror on a list last year and just became overwhelmed with the size of it. I am going to tackle it a chapter at a time. I think I can do that.

[Denise]

Great list! My hubs just finished The Rook and liked it and he is the pickiest reader I know! I may read a few of these with you this year. I want to read The Sundown Motel and Project Hail Mary.

[Martha]

I love your list!! I still need to start the Joe Ledger series. Looking forward to your thoughts on Lovecraft Country. I'm still mad at HBO for canceling the series. The Sun Down Motel is on my list, too. I have a few BOTM selections on my list. LOL