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Jackie
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Mar 02, 2023 07:32AM
Krissy, if you don't object, we'll use a bonus point and go to Spot 40.
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CompletionWeek 5, Roll 2, Spot 36
Jackie: Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells - 3/1/23 - 4.5 stars - Review
Krissy: Down Low by Parker St. John - 2/28/23 - 3 stars - Review
Roger: Gideon by Lily Morton - 2/28/23 - 5 stars - Review
Kirsten: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon - 2/27/23 - 3 stars - Review
Kirsten, please add your rating to your completion post.
Week 6, Roll 1Previous Spot: 36
New Roll: 3, Using one of our Bonus Points
New Spot: 40
#4, Standalone, #40, or Alternate 40. Published 2022
Selection PostWeek 6, Roll 1, Spot 40
Pages: 124
How it fits: 4th in Mixed Messages series
Just a Bit Wrong by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 235
How it fits: 4th in Straight Guys series
Selection post Week 6, Roll 1, Spot 40Line Mates & Study Dates by Eden Finley and Saxon James
308 pages
How it fits: #4 in CU hockey series
[*book:Line Mates & Study Dates|57537914]
Sorry I wasn't here to reply but of course I am okay using the bonus. That way i can move on to book 4 i am reading to get the full series bonus. So I'm glad you all used it 🙂
Krissy wrote: "Sorry I wasn't here to reply but of course I am okay using the bonus. That way i can move on to book 4 i am reading to get the full series bonus. So I'm glad you all used it 🙂"Great! I didn't want to wait too long so we could pick our books. And I figured you'd be okay with it.
Kirsten wrote: "Selection PostWeek 6, Roll 1, Spot 40
Vow Maker by Lily Morton
Pages: 124
How it fits: 4th in Mixed Messages series"
Sorry, the minimum page count is 140.
Jackie wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Selection PostWeek 6, Roll 1, Spot 40
Vow Maker by Lily Morton
Pages: 124
How it fits: 4th in Mixed Messages series"
Sorry, the minimum page coun..."
NUTS! I'll find something else. Thank goodness I have team captains to keep me straightened out.
Selection PostWeek 6, Roll 1, Spot 40
Book: People We Meet on Vacation
Author: Emily Henry
Pages: 364
How it fits: Standalone
[*book:People We Meet on Vacation|54985743]
SELECTION POSTWeek 6, Roll 4, Spot 40
My Choice: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Charlie Adhara
Pages: 268
How it Fits: Big Bad Wolf #4
[*book:Wolf in Sheep's Clothing|53142062]
Krissy wrote: "SELECTION POSTWeek 6, Roll 4, Spot 30
My Choice: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Charlie Adhara
Pages: 268
How it Fits: Big Bad Wolf #4
..."
Can you change it to spot 40?
Completion PostWeek 6, Roll 1, Spot 40
Book: People We Meet on Vacation
Author: Emily Henry
Pages: 364
How it fits: Standalone
Date read: 3/3/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I really liked this light, romantic comedy. The MCs, Poppy and Alex, have been best friends for twelve years even though they are so completely different. Each summer except for the last during that period they have taken a summer trip together. Two years ago something happened that ended the closeness of this friendship. This year Poppy decides to try to repair the relationship with one more summer vacation together. Surprisingly, Alex agrees so Poppy has one week to try to return things between them to their former closeness. The story goes back and forth from the present to each of the former vacations so you get the full picture of what happens between them. The characters are highly likeable and I enjoyed the story. I will probably read more by this author.
[*book:People We Meet on Vacation|54985743]
New Selection and Completion PostWeek 6, Roll 1, Spot 40
Home & Away by Samantha Wayland
Pages: 402
Completed: 4 March
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: standalone (for 0)
Challenge Re-Read Review:
Bit fetishistic,
what with the butts and trauma,
but sweet, sexy, warm.
Original Review: Wow, this was a good book--especially if you're a sucker for gay hockey/ice skater pairings, like me.
I loved how very aristocratic and proper Rupert unbent to embrace fatherhood and his love for Callum. I loved how Callum became brave enough to love his family openly. This was my first Samantha Wayland book (it won't be my last), and I know that Alexei and Mike have their own stories, but they were so delightful here.
The book took its sweet time unfolding (and most of it was sweet, though I wanted Callum and Rupert to share their secrets a bit sooner) and was seriously sexy. I googled hockey butts (don't judge--I'm not a fan of hockey, just hockey romance) because the f-ass-cination in the book is off the charts.
Definitely a 4+ read, and I'm halfway through Poetry in Motion, which includes Callum, Rupert, and the rest of the Moncton Ice Cats family.
Roger and Krissy, how are your books coming?
Just Finished real life issues or I would have been done sooner.
Completion post Week 6, Roll 1, Spot 40Line Mates & Study Dates by Eden Finley and Saxon James
308 pages
How it fits: #4 in CU hockey series
Date read: 3/5/2023
Ratings: 4 stars
Review: Asher's life is a mess, his parents died leaving him to take care of his five younger siblings, he was drafted to the NHL but had to defer it,and courses are kicking him because he can't concentrate due to his Grief.He is pretending to be an assist so no-one sees how broken and fragile. Kole is Asher's coach only son. He is the equipment manager for the team because he lost a bet. Kole sees through Asher's facade, become friends and help tutor Asher. They soon find sex rewards work as the best motivation for learning. The f-buddies become boyfriends.
[*book:Line Mates & Study Dates|57537914]
Krissy when you are done can you roll for us?
COMPLETION POSTWeek 6, Roll 4, Spot 40
My Choice: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Charlie Adhara
Pages: 268
How it Fits: Big Bad Wolf #4
Date Read: 3/04
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: I am in love with this couple! The narrator has finally fully grown on me so I wasn't bothered by him at all. Cooper had a lot of growth in this one. I was really proud of him. Oliver was as sweet as usual. I'm so glad i finally picked these books up!
NEW ROLLLast Spot: 40
Die Roll: 5
New Spot: 45
•4th in a series
•5th in a series
•45th in a series
•Alt: cover item- animal
I'll make our reviews post since I was the last to get my review in.
COMPLETION POSTSJackie: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - 3/3/23 - 4 stars - Review
Krissy: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Charlie Adhara - 3/04/23 - 5 stars - Review
Roger: Line Mates & Study Dates by Eden Finley- 3/05/23 - 4 stars - Review
Kirsten: Home & Away by Samantha Wayland- 3/04/23 - 4 stars - Review
Thank you, Krissy!
Selection post Week 6, Roll 2, Spot 45Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley and Saxon James
282 pages
How it fits: # 5 in CU Hockey series
[*book:Puck Drills & Quick Thrills|114283196]
Selection PostWeek 6, Roll 2, Spot 45
Just a Bit Confusing by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 183
How it fits: 5th in Straight Guys series
Selection PostWeek 6, Roll 2, Spot 45
Book: Revelation
Author: Karen McQuestion
Pages: 430
How it fits: Edgewood #4
[*book:Revelation|33304327]
Completion post Week 6, Roll 2, Spot 45Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley and Saxon James
282 pages
How it fits: # 5 in CU Hockey series
Date read: 3/6/2023
Ratings: 5 stars
Review: I, to my surprise, loved this books. I didn't have a favorable opinion of professor Eckstein from his brief appearance in book 4. To me both character came off as asshats for different reason. Now I can understand a no extras credit policy, but it needs to be tempered with compassion. Storming into a professor's office without knocking because he refused to listen to the reason for the request of his brother is not productive behavior. The reason were well explained Andi can understand them. They were better when they helped each other out. Asher, from book 4, when being unhappy with the relationship of his older brother with the professor who wouldn't listen was being a jerk.
[*book:Puck Drills & Quick Thrills|114283196]
Completion PostWeek 6, Roll 2, Spot 45
Just a Bit Confusing by Alessandra Hazard
Pages: 183
Completed 6 March
1.5 stars
How it fits: 5th in Straight Guys series
Ugh. Love the later
books, but hate “a hole’s a hole,
bestie, let’s bang.” Blechh
I think this series improves as it goes along, and I’m not bothering to read them in order. But the books with the gay man pining for his straight friend until the straight friend has an orgasm and realizes all cats are gray in the dark are grossly offensive.
Completion PostWeek 6, Roll 2, Spot 45
Book: Revelation
Author: Karen McQuestion
Pages: 430
How it fits: Edgewood #4
Date read: 3/7/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a good conclusion to the 4-book Edgewood series. The four teenage MCs with super powers are persuaded to infiltrate the enemy group, the Associates, in order to find out what they're planning since they always seem to have the upper hand. Convincing the Associates that the MCs are changing sides is a tricky proposition especially since they are surrounded by people with powers as well. And they soon realize that the evil group is planning devastating attacks leading to world war. The kids must try to save the world and their lives. Very entertaining book and good ending.
[*book:Revelation|33304327]
How is it going, Krissy?
Sorry i have been late this last week. I've got something personal going on but my book is done and I'm about to post. I shouldn't be late again after this. I'm really sorry!!
SELECTION POSTWeek 6, Roll 5, Spot 45
**Bonus: Read entire series**
My Choice: Cry Wolf by Charlie Adhara
Pages: 324
How it Fits: Big Bad Wolf #5
[*book:Cry Wolf|53993608]
COMPLETION POSTWeek 6, Roll 5, Spot 45
**Bonus: Read entire series**
My Choice: Cry Wolf by Charlie Adhara
Pages: 324
How it Fits: Big Bad Wolf #5
Date Read: 3/07
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: This series was amazing. I really liked how this one ended with the start of Cooper's "pack". Cooper is finally going to embrace his Alpha-ness and be the best leader he can. I cannot be more in love with him and Oliver as a couple and I loved that we got to see more of Eli. Great addition to an even greater series ❤️
[*book:Cry Wolf|53993608]
I posted while on break at work so I don't have time to make the reviews post or roll again. Sorry again and I promise I won't fall behind again!
Week 7 Roll 1Current spot:45
Die roll: 6 Timestamp: 2023-03-09 19:08:30 UTC
New spot: 51
What Fits: #1, standalone, #5, #51, Alternate set on Island
Krissy wrote: "I posted while on break at work so I don't have time to make the reviews post or roll again. Sorry again and I promise I won't fall behind again!"No worries, Krissy!
CompletionWeek 6, Roll 2, Spot 45
Jackie: Revelation by Karen McQuestion - 3/7/23 - 4 stars - Review
Krissy: Cry Wolf by Charlie Adhara - 3/7/23 - 5 stars - Review
Roger: Puck Drills & Quick Thrills by Eden Finley - 3/6/23 - 5 stars - Review
Kirsten: Just a Bit Confusing by Alessandra Hazard - 3/6/23 - 1.5 stars - Review
Krissy has completed Bonus ✸ One point can be earned for starting and finishing a series. - Big Bad Wolf series - 5 books
Selection PostWeek 7, Roll 1, Spot 51
Book: Trial by Sorcery
Author: Richard Fierce
Pages: 168
How it fits: Dragon Riders of Osnen #1
[*book:Trial by Sorcery|50492676]
Completion PostWeek 7, Roll 1, Spot 51
Poz by C. Koehler
Pages: 200
Date completed 10 March
How it fits: 1st in the series
Rating: 2.5 stars
Simple, didactic.
Liked crew scenes better than MCs.
Too young and dumb.
I really wanted to like this. I love crew, so it's no surprise that worked for me. And I always want to read and champion own voices. But the MCs felt like teenagers in an after-school special rather than complex, interesting young men. Maybe I'm not the target audience? Maybe it wasn't well written? Maybe it was more interested in educating the youth about the dangers of unprotected sex AND that HIV isn't a death sentence? Regardless, it didn't work for me.
But it did knock out a hard to fill spot for another challenge AND got it off my TBR.
SELECTION POSTWeek 7, Roll 6, Spot 51
My Choice: Soul Eater by Lily Mayne
Pages: 329
How it Fits: Monstrous #1
[*book:Soul Eater|58114709]
Krissy wrote: "SELECTION POSTWeek 7, Roll 6, Spot 51
My Choice: Soul Eater by Lily Mayne
Pages: 329
How it Fits: Monstrous #1
[*book:Soul Eater|58114709]"
I'm slowly working through this series--I like it, but it's easier in small doses.
Kirsten wrote: "I'm slowly working through this series"Since I listen to audiobooks i can only read the first 2 books. I'm enjoying the first book so far
Krissy wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I'm slowly working through this series"Since I listen to audiobooks i can only read the first 2 books. I'm enjoying the first book so far"
The characters do cross over, and the books generally set up the next romantic pair, but I've not had any trouble reading them months apart. I hope you have the same experience.
Kirsten wrote: "Completion PostWeek 7, Roll 1, Spot 51
Poz by C. Koehler
Pages: 200
How it fits: 1st in the series
Rating: 2.5 stars
Simple, didactic.
Liked crew scenes better t..."
Need read date please. :)
Jackie wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Completion PostWeek 7, Roll 1, Spot 51
Poz by C. Koehler
Pages: 200
How it fits: 1st in the series
Rating: 2.5 stars
Simple, didactic.
Liked crew..."
God as my witness, I’ll eventually get this right the first time.
Kirsten wrote: "Jackie wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Completion PostWeek 7, Roll 1, Spot 51
Poz by C. Koehler
Pages: 200
How it fits: 1st in the series
Rating: 2.5 stars
Simple, didac..."
Lol. No problem, you're doing great.
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