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Completion Post - Week 5 for Super SixSpot 32
Michelle
Book and Author: Eruption by Roland Smith
Qualification: Storm Runners #3
Finished: 2/25/23
Rating: 2 stars
Review: Book 3 in The Storm Runners series was really sad. The series had been pretty good up until this book. If you're any ort of animal lover this is not the book for you. There is way too much death and destruction. I just thought the description of finding the animals at the bottom of the cliff with their heads bending in impossible ways was horrible. Add in the blood and gore and yeah, you get my drift. This one had a bit of a paranormal element that was missing out of the first 2 books that honestly was not needed.
Meg
Book - Murder at Wedgefield Manor
Author - Erica Ruth Neubauer
Qualification: #2 in the Jane Wunderly series
Finished: 02/25
Rating: 4
Jane is an American widow currently visiting Wedgefield Manor with her aunt, and is enjoying learning to how fly a small airplane. Lord Hughes has other family and friends visiting, as well, and all is going swimmingly until someone dies under suspicious circumstances. Everyone at the manor is immediately considered a suspect, and Jane takes a turn investigating with the help of a recent and competent acquaintance.
This was a great second book in this series, with an exciting finale. The setting of a big country house post-WW I was perfect for this story, and all the characters were well fleshed out and easy to envision. Happily Jane, as the main character, was intelligent and not prone to stumbling about in her investigations, as sometimes amateur sleuths tend to be portrayed. I'm ready to get into the next installment, this time set on another one of my favorite venues, which is a cruise ship
Pallavi
Book - The Well of Ascension
Author - Brandon Sanderson
How it fits:#2 Mistborn series
Pages:763
Ratings: 5 stars
Review: I got GoT vibes throughout the series. Brandon Sanderson has the magic of creating larger than life scenes so well that I couldn't focus on anything else from start till end of the book. The plot was mind-blowing. The twists had me screaming and cursing out loud in disbelief. Action is magnificently written. Incomparable.
The Well of Ascension is the second book of the Mistborn series. Though it is made for a make-believe world, I could relate it with everyday life. This book focuses mainly on political drama and is a little bit slow. The character arc is brilliant.
This book has become one of my favourite fantasy series.
Krissy
Book - Web of Lies
Author - Isla Olsen
Pages: 200
How it Fits: The Goode Life #2
Date Read: 3/02
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I am really enjoying this series and kind of breezing right thru them all. They are short and sweet without a lot of angst. I was anxious to get to this book after meeting Web and Jesse in book 1. I just had to know what happened to cause them going from best friends to enemies. Plus as a demisexual myself I really liked the representation. Kale Williams is an amazing narrator and he is doing a fantastic job with this series.
Nikki
Book - Tunnel of Bones
Author - Victoria Schwab
Qualification: Cassidy Blake #2
Finished: 2/2/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I wasn't sure how i would go with this as it's been at least a year and a half since I read book 1 but apart from a, few small things, it could almost read as a standalone. In this instalment, Cassie and her parents are in Paris to film her parent's ghost hunting tv show. I loved Paris as the backdrop of this spooky story as a city with so much history and i thought the author used the setting well. I found the ghostly mystery they solved interesting as well. I have always loved a paranormal type story and I will definitely be reading on in this series
Week 5Spot: 32
Tunnel of Bones by Victoria Schwab
Qualification: Cassidy Blake #2
Finished: 2/2/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I wasn't sure how i would go with this as it's been at least a year and a half since I read book 1 but apart from a, few small things, it could almost read as a standalone. In this instalment, Cassie and her parents are in Paris to film her parent's ghost hunting tv show. I loved Paris as the backdrop of this spooky story as a city with so much history and i thought the author used the setting well. I found the ghostly mystery they solved interesting as well. I have always loved a paranormal type story and I will definitely be reading on in this series.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 5, Roll 4, Spot 32
My Choice: Web of Lies by Isla Olsen
Pages: 200
How it Fits: The Goode Life #2
Date Read: 3/02
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I am really enjoying this series and kind of breezing right thru them all. They are short and sweet without a lot of angst. I was anxious to get to this book after meeting Web and Jesse in book 1. I just had to know what happened to cause them going from best friends to enemies. Plus as a demisexual myself I really liked the representation. Kale Williams is an amazing narrator and he is doing a fantastic job with this series.
[*book:Web of Lies|57726367]
Week 6Previous Spot - 32
New Roll - 5+5=10
New Spot - 42
Series Book # 2
Series Book # 4
Series Book # 42
Alternate - 42. Cover Item: Furniture
SELECTION POSTWeek 6, Roll 10, Spot 42
Book:
Murder at the Village Fete, Catherine ColesPages: 172p
How it Fits: #2 in the the Tommy and Evelyn Christie series
SELECTION POSTWeek 6, Roll 10, Spot 42
My Choice: Two Men and a Baby by Isla Olsen
Pages: 206
How it Fits: Alt - crib on cover
[*book:Two Men and a Baby|54854611]
Completion Post - Week 6 for Super SixSpot 42
MICHELLE
Book and Author: Wayward Spirits by Wendy Wang - 3/8/23
Qualification: Witches of Palmetto Point #2
Finished: 3/8/23
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Charlie Payne is a psychic/medium that helps out the police at times with some of their cold cases. Her newest case is a woman found impaled on her own fence, It's apparent this is not a falling accident. Based on the projectory it appears that she was pushed off the roof. Charlie and Jason investigate into the case to see who or what could have wanted this woman dead. Meanwhile Charlie is also being visited by some ghost children who disappeared many years ago. While doing all this she also woks a full time job and she is battling her narcissistic and controlling ex-husband for custody of their 11 year son.
There was ALOT going on in this installment. It felt like it could have been broken up into two books at times. I was hoping for the 2 stories to have some sort of connection to each other, but that never happened. The books are fun and at times a bit scary especially when you are driving at night on a very dark road and it gets to the part about the spirit crawling out of the mirror towards someone and trying to choke them. To be honest it made me a bit apprehensive to look into my own rear view mirror for fear I would see something there.
MEG
Book - Murder at the Village Fete
Author - Catherine Coles
Qualification: #2 in the the Tommy and Evelyn Christie series
Finished: 03/04
Rating: 4
Tommy Christie and his wife, Evelyn, are newly minted aristocracy in 1920's Yorkshire, and this week are hosting the local village at their property. They're also hosting her parents along with other dignitaries, for a few days' stay. One, a local Member of Parliament who was obnoxious and demanding, was discovered the following morning face down in the stream. Was his death politically motivated or personal? The Christies, previously employed by the police department, have the experience to assist in the investigation, and don't hesitate to jump in. Even feisty Aunt Em offers her observations.
I enjoyed this installment as much as the first, with its historical setting and likeable characters. I was not doing well guessing the culprit (typical for me!), and was quite surprised with the unveiling at the end. Well done
PALLAVI
Book - To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Author - Jenny Han
Rating:4 stars
How it fits: Alternate list: Cover item: furniture
Review: A very cute and light read.
The plot and the writing style were alright.
The author has the power to suck you in the world with her adorable characters.
Lara Jean writes letters to all the boys she has loved, and hides them in her room.
Her normal life is upturned when her letters are mailed to her crushes, one of them is her sister's ex.
To hide her feelings, she gets into a fake relationship with a handsome lacrosse player, Peter Kavinsky. Amidst the funny, quirky routine her feelings change.
Such a cute read coming of age read
NIKKI
Book - With Scream and Sugar
Author - Erin Johnson
Finished: 3/7/23
Rating:3 stars
How it fits: Vampire Tea Room Magical Mystery #2
Review: I first discovered this series about a year ago but for what ever never got around to moving on with the series after the first book. The main premise of the series is that mina, an American witch has moved to Bath in England after a messy divorce where she does marketing for a Vampire Tea house by day and is attempting to get back to writing however pesky murders keep getting in the way. In this instalment, a guest is murdered whist the tea house is running a regency afternoon tea and Mina needs to solve the murder in three days or else her vampire boss will be arrested by the vampire council. overall I thought the mystery was reasonably clever. I guessed a lot of it buut i still had fin with the story and found the characters coloourful and engaing. i will definitely read further in this series.
KRISSY
Book - Two Men and a Baby
Author - Isla Olsen
Pages: 206
How it Fits: Alt - crib on cover
Date Read: 3/08
Rating: ★★★★
Review: So far this whole series has been cutesy low angst high fluff stuff. I've enjoyed it. This one did not disappoint. The unexpected baby was a bonus. Tho I did kind of hate the mother of the kid. She was unnecessarily a complete bitch at times for absolutely nothing. Watching Conner warm to the baby was so very sweet ❤️
Week 6Spot: 42
Book and Author: Wayward Spirits by Wendy Wang - 3/8/23
Qualification: Witches of Palmetto Point #2
Finished: 3/8/23
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Charlie Payne is a psychic/medium that helps out the police at times with some of their cold cases. Her newest case is a woman found impaled on her own fence, It's apparent this is not a falling accident. Based on the projectory it appears that she was pushed off the roof. Charlie and Jason investigate into the case to see who or what could have wanted this woman dead. Meanwhile Charlie is also being visited by some ghost children who disappeared many years ago. While doing all this she also woks a full time job and she is battling her narcissistic and controlling ex-husband for custody of their 11 year son.
There was ALOT going on in this installment. It felt like it could have been broken up into two books at times. I was hoping for the 2 stories to have some sort of connection to each other, but that never happened. The books are fun and at times a bit scary especially when you are driving at night on a very dark road and it gets to the part about the spirit crawling out of the mirror towards someone and trying to choke them. To be honest it made me a bit apprehensive to look into my own rear view mirror for fear I would see something there.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 6
Spot: 42
Book and Author:
Murder at the Village Fete, Catherine ColesQualification: #2 in the the Tommy and Evelyn Christie series
Finished: 03/04
Rating: 4
Tommy Christie and his wife, Evelyn, are newly minted aristocracy in 1920's Yorkshire, and this week are hosting the local village fete at their property. They're also hosting her parents along with other dignitaries, for a few days' stay. One, a local Member of Parliament who was obnoxious and demanding, was discovered the following morning face down in the stream. Was his death politically motivated or personal? The Christies, previously employed by the police department, have the experience to assist in the investigation, and don't hesitate to jump in. Even feisty Aunt Em offers her observations.
I enjoyed this installment as much as the first, with its historical setting and likeable characters. I was not doing well guessing the culprit (typical for me!), and was quite surprised with the unveiling at the end. Well done.
Completion postWeek 6 Roll 42
Book:To All the Boys I've Loved Before
by Jenny HanRating:4 stars
How it fits: Alternate list: Cover item: furniture
Review: A very cute and light read.
The plot and the writing style were alright.
The author has the power to suck you in the world with her adorable characters.
Lara Jean writes letters to all the boys she has loved, and hides them in her room.
Her normal life is upturned when her letters are mailed to her crushes, one of them is her sister's ex.
To hide her feelings, she gets into a fake relationship with a handsome lacrosse player, Peter Kavinsky. Amidst the funny, quirky routine her feelings change.
Such a cute read coming of age read.
SELECTION POSTWeek 6, Roll 10, Spot 42
Book:
With Scream and Sugar by Erin JohnsonPages: 172p
How it Fits: Vampire Tea Room Magical Mystery #2
Completion postWeek 6 Roll 42
Book:
With Scream and Sugar by Erin JohnsonFinished: 3/7/23
Rating:3 stars
How it fits: Vampire Tea Room Magical Mystery #2
Review: I first discovered this series about a year ago but for what ever never got around to moving on with the series after the first book. The main premise of the series is that mina, an American witch has moved to Bath in England after a messy divorce where she does marketing for a Vampire Tea house by day and is attempting to get back to writing however pesky murders keep getting in the way. In this instalment, a guest is murdered whist the tea house is running a regency afternoon tea and Mina needs to solve the murder in three days or else her vampire boss will be arrested by the vampire council. overall I thought the mystery was reasonably clever. I guessed a lot of it buut i still had fin with the story and found the characters coloourful and engaing. i will definitely read further in this series
COMPLETION POSTWeek 6, Roll 10, Spot 42
My Choice: Two Men and a Baby by Isla Olsen
Pages: 206
How it Fits: Alt - crib on cover
Date Read: 3/08
Rating: ★★★★
Review: So far this whole series has been cutesy low angst high fluff stuff. I've enjoyed it. This one did not disappoint. The unexpected baby was a bonus. Tho I did kind of hate the mother of the kid. She was unnecessarily a complete bitch at times for absolutely nothing. Watching Conner warm to the baby was so very sweet ❤️
[*book:Two Men and a Baby|54854611]
Meg wrote: "Can I go ahead and roll?"Yes, please do.
Sorry..I was stuck at a doctor's appt. today.
Michelle wrote: "Meg wrote: "Can I go ahead and roll?"Yes, please do.
Sorry..I was stuck at a doctor's appt. today."
No problem, I'll brb
Here we go!Week 7
Previous spot 42
New roll 3+6=9
New spot 51
Series book #1
Series book #5
Series book #51
Alternate - Cover: Red
SELECTION POSTWeek 7, Roll 9, Spot 51
Book:
Dark Witch by Nora RobertsPages: 368p
How it Fits: #1 in the Cousins O'Dwyer series
COMPLETION POSTWeek 7
Spot: 51
Book and Author:
Dark Witch, Nora RobertsQualification: #1 in the Cousins O'Dwyer series
Finished: 03/13
Rating: 3*
It's been awhile since I've read a Nora Roberts novel (other than the great J D Robb procedurals), and couldn't wait to get into this one. Paranormal + Ireland + family = a great read, or at least it normally does. This one just didn't work for me, unfortunately. The main characters of Iona and Boyle were kind of flat; I just couldn't warm up to them. There was no chemistry between them, either, though they were supposedly in love. The paranomal aspects of the story were intense, though; the first couple of chapters about the ancestor, her kids, and the evil one was really compelling, as were the present-day scenes with the villain. I haven't decided if I'm going to continue to the second in the trilogy.
Meg wrote: "COMPLETION POSTWeek 7
Spot: 51
Book and Author:
Dark Witch, Nora RobertsQualification: #1 in the Cousins O'Dwyer series
Finished: 03/13
Rating: 3*
..."
I struggled with this trilogy also and I love Nora Roberts paranormal trilogies normally but this one felt more obviously formulaic than normal I think and so though i eventually read all three books, it took me a lot longer than normal and to be honest I can't remember much from it
SELECTION POSTWeek 7, Roll 9, Spot 51
Book:
Dark Whispers by Helen HarperPages: 274p
How it Fits: Firebrand #5
COMPLETION POSTWeek 7, Roll 9, Spot 51
Book:
Dark Whispers by Helen HarperPages: 274p
Read: 15 March 2023
How it Fits: Firebrand #5
Review: I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this series. A little darker and grittier than my usual paranormal cozy fare, my liking for these characters keeps me engaged. I really enjoyed the mystery too. I liked the pace and natural way that the story flowed. I only initially stopped reading this series because I caught up and had to wait for the next one to be published so I am so glad to have found it again and even happier that there is at least one more book in the series so far.
Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Meg wrote: "COMPLETION POSTWeek 7
Spot: 51
Book and Author:
Dark Witch, Nora RobertsQualification: #1 in the Cousins O'Dwyer series
Finished: 03/13
..."
I felt quite sad after I read this one. There was so much potential. It lacked heart and intensity. I'm glad I'm not the only one who found it lacking.
SELECTION POSTWeek 7, Roll 9, Spot 51
My Choice: The Boyfriend Comeback by Lauren Blakely
Pages: 450
How it Fits: Winner Takes All #1
[*book:The Boyfriend Comeback|61298800]
Meg wrote: "COMPLETION POSTWeek 7
Spot: 51
Book and Author:
Dark Witch, Nora RobertsQualification: #1 in the Cousins O'Dwyer series
Finished: 03/13
Rating: 3*
..."
I've read this one and the 2nd one. The first one is much better than the second one. The second one is lacking even more. I'm almost afraid to read the 3rd.
Week - 7 Spot: 51
Book and Author: The Enemy by Charlie Higson
Qualification: The Enemy #1
Finished: 3/14/23
Rating: 3
Review: I think I need to be done with zombie novels for awhile. I've read so many of them that I'm beginning to be burnt out by them. Although I rated this a 3, it was more like a 2.5, maybe even a 2 if I'm really honest with myself.
The premise is that everyone over the age of 14 succumbed to a deadly virus and died, but came back as some sort of zombie type monster they call "grown ups". The males and females are called mothers and fathers depending on their gender. After the uprising a bunch of kids took up shelter in a grocery store. A strange kid comes around one day and tells them that their is a safe place at Buckingham palace. Thus everyone sets off for the palace and from then on, it's one battle after another.
Most of it is unimaginable and a bit forgettable. It's kids being ripped apart every other second that you really never had a connection with any of the characters because they were there one minute and gone the next. It got to the point when you lost a character, you didn't really feel anything. Honestly this was such a let down.
Completion Post - Week for Super SixSpot 51
MICHELLE
Week - 7
Spot: 51
Book and Author: The Enemy by Charlie Higson
Qualification: The Enemy #1
Finished: 3/14/23
Rating: 3
Review: I think I need to be done with zombie novels for awhile. I've read so many of them that I'm beginning to be burnt out by them. Although I rated this a 3, it was more like a 2.5, maybe even a 2 if I'm really honest with myself.
The premise is that everyone over the age of 14 succumbed to a deadly virus and died, but came back as some sort of zombie type monster they call "grown ups". The males and females are called mothers and fathers depending on their gender. After the uprising a bunch of kids took up shelter in a grocery store. A strange kid comes around one day and tells them that their is a safe place at Buckingham palace. Thus everyone sets off for the palace and from then on, it's one battle after another.
Most of it is unimaginable and a bit forgettable. It's kids being ripped apart every other second that you really never had a connection with any of the characters because they were there one minute and gone the next. It got to the point when you lost a character, you didn't really feel anything. Honestly this was such a let down.
NIKKI
Book - Dark Whispers
Author - Helen Harper
Pages: 274p
Read: 15 March 2023
How it Fits: Firebrand #5
Review: I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this series. A little darker and grittier than my usual paranormal cozy fare, my liking for these characters keeps me engaged. I really enjoyed the mystery too. I liked the pace and natural way that the story flowed. I only initially stopped reading this series because I caught up and had to wait for the next one to be published so I am so glad to have found it again and even happier that there is at least one more book in the series so far
MEG
Book - Dark Witch
Author - Nora Roberts
Qualification: #1 in the Cousins O'Dwyer series
Finished: 03/13
Rating: 3*
It's been awhile since I've read a Nora Roberts novel (other than the great J D Robb procedurals), and couldn't wait to get into this one. Paranormal + Ireland + family = a great read, or at least it normally does. This one just didn't work for me, unfortunately. The main characters of Iona and Boyle were kind of flat; I just couldn't warm up to them. There was no chemistry between them, either, though they were supposedly in love. The paranomal aspects of the story were intense, though; the first couple of chapters about the ancestor, her kids, and the evil one was really compelling, as were the present-day scenes with the villain. I haven't decided if I'm going to continue to the second in the trilogy
KRISSY
Book - The Boyfriend Comeback
Author - Lauren Blakely
Pages: 450
How it Fits: Winner Takes All #1
Date Read: 3/16
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Excellent audiobook. This author is extremely talented. She writes very addicting and snarky books. They are always a lot of fun. On that note they tend to start to all sound the same. This book was no different. Snarky and fun and I had a good time listening but it is like every other book by this author. I just wish it was a tad shorter.
PALLAVI
Book - Off to the Races
Author - Elsie Silver
Page: 388
How it fits: Gold Rush Ranch series #1
Rating:3.5/5
Review: A cosy romance novel with small town enemies to lovers theme.
Absolutely loved this book.
The writing style, the setting and the spice!!
Quirky leads constantly poke fun at each other, but are always there for each other.
Billie and Vaugh drive each other crazy. They suffered losses which makes them difficult to open up. Add in a snarky horse that needs them as much as they need him and you will get a fun, homey small town magic.
Can't wait to read the best one in series
I have to pick up my daughter from college tomorrow so I will be goe most of the day. I will be back towards the later evening to post our completion posts.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 7, Roll 9, Spot 51
My Choice: The Boyfriend Comeback by Lauren Blakely
Pages: 450
How it Fits: Winner Takes All #1
Date Read: 3/16
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Excellent audiobook. This author is extremely talented. She writes very addicting and snarky books. They are always a lot of fun. On that note they tend to start to all sound the same. This book was no different. Snarky and fun and I had a good time listening but it is like every other book by this author. I just wish it was a tad shorter.
[*book:The Boyfriend Comeback|61298800]
Completion postWeek 7, Roll 9, Spot 51
Book: Off to the Races by Elsie Silver
Page: 388
How it fits: Gold Rush Ranch series #1
Rating:3.5/5
Review: A cosy romance novel with small town enemies to lovers theme.
Absolutely loved this book.
The writing style, the setting and the spice!!
Quirky leads constantly poke fun at each other, but are always there for each other.
Billie and Vaugh drive each other crazy. They suffered losses which makes them difficult to open up. Add in a snarky horse that needs them as much as they need him and you will get a fun, homey small town magic.
Can't wait to read the best one in series
Previous spot: 51Roll: 11 (5+6)
New spot: 62
Series #6 or #2
Alternate: Cover item: one person
SELECTION POSTWeek 8 , Roll 11, Spot 62
Book:
Classified as MurderPages: 294p
How it Fits: #2 in the Cat in the Stacks series
Week 8Spot: 62
Book and Author: The Dark Winter by Flint Maxwell -
Qualification: Whiteout #2
Finished: 3/19/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: During the 4th of July holiday it started snowing, the snow did not stop and the temperatures plummeted to below zero with no end in sight.. The weird part is that this was in Ohio..in the summer. When we last left Grady and his friend Stone they had holed up in a cabin on the lake owned by an older lady named Helga, and a brother and sister that Grady saved, Elanor and Mike, Helga secretly tells Grady that their food supply is lower than what she originally told them. Grady then decides it is up to him to find supplies.
The scary part of all this is that, it's not just the snow they have to deal with. What comes with the snow, are shadows that they call wraiths. These wraiths take on the form of your biggest fears, The only thing that gets rid of them is bright light or fire.
We had a lot of action packed scenes between the characters and these wraiths while trying to survive in the snowpocolyptic nightmare. Some parts were pretty comical and some were downright horribly sad. All in all, this was an excellent read and a much more put together book that the first one was.
Completion postWeek 8, Roll 62
Book:The Hero of Ages
by Brandson Sanderson Pages: 788
How it fits: Alternate- Cover item: One person
Rating:5 stars
Review: One hell of a series. It has become my top 3 favourite fantasy series. Plot twists were enough to make or break me. In public. Crazy plots with a subtle sense of philosophy and realism. I would like to bow down to the author for creating such a masterpiece.
In this final book of the series, Vin fights against an impossibly strong force of nature Ruin. One thing that Kelsier taught her is to trust in one's abilities and one's team. Elend,the king and Vin's husband has proven to be her greatest strength. With fantastical action filled chapters and page turning suprised, this book becomes a must read for every fantasy lover
COMPLETION POSTWeek 8, Roll 11, Spot 59
My Choice: Prince of Flowers by Nazri Noor
Pages: 304
How it Fits: Alt - 1 person on cover
Date Read: 3/19
Rating: ★★★
Review: This was just okay. I've been reading a lot of mm fantasy lately. Some have been downright amazing. Compared to those this book wasn't that exciting. Where was the big villain twist at the end? Even the battle scenes were a let down. But it was still a cute little story.
[*book:Prince of Flowers|62323814]
COMPLETION POSTWeek 8
Spot: 62
Book and Author:
Classified as Murder, Miranda JamesQualification: #2 in the Cat in the Stacks series
Finished: 03/21
Rating: 3.5
Volunteer librarian and rare book cataloger Charlie is hired by a dapper library customer to catalog his collection of rare books. He is seriously concerned that some books have been stolen and wants to see what is missing. On his first day on the job Charlie finds his employer dead, and the race is on to find which of his nasty or quirky live-in relatives or employees has done the deed.
After initial sniping Chief Deputy Sheriff Berry asks for Charlie to continue his book inventory so he can keep an eye on the household. Another death complicates matters, and it takes the additional assistance of Sean, Charlie's attorney son, and Maine Coon Diesel, to break the case.
This was a good mystery with a tinge of gothic feel (to this reader, anyway) and a good mix of secondary characters.
running behind but will be done in time :-)
Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "running behind but will be done in time :-)"No problem. Thanks for letting us know.
Completion Post - Week 8 for Super SixSpot 62
MEG
Book - Classified as Murder
Author - Miranda James
Qualification: #2 in the Cat in the Stacks series
Finished: 03/21
Rating: 3.5
Volunteer librarian and rare book cataloger Charlie is hired by a dapper library customer to catalog his collection of rare books. He is seriously concerned that some books have been stolen and wants to see what is missing. On his first day on the job Charlie finds his employer dead, and the race is on to find which of his nasty or quirky live-in relatives or employees has done the deed.
After initial sniping Chief Deputy Sheriff Berry asks for Charlie to continue his book inventory so he can keep an eye on the household. Another death complicates matters, and it takes the additional assistance of Sean, Charlie's attorney son, and Maine Coon Diesel, to break the case.
This was a good mystery with a tinge of gothic feel (to this reader, anyway) and a good mix of secondary characters
KRISSY
Prince of Flowers
Author - Nazri Noor
Pages: 304
How it Fits: Alt - 1 person on cover
Date Read: 3/19
Rating: ★★★
Review: This was just okay. I've been reading a lot of mm fantasy lately. Some have been downright amazing. Compared to those this book wasn't that exciting. Where was the big villain twist at the end? Even the battle scenes were a let down. But it was still a cute little story.
PALLAVI
Book - The Hero of Ages
Author - Brandon Sanderson
Pages: 788
How it fits: Alternate- Cover item: One person
Rating:5 stars
Review: One hell of a series. It has become my top 3 favourite fantasy series. Plot twists were enough to make or break me. In public. Crazy plots with a subtle sense of philosophy and realism. I would like to bow down to the author for creating such a masterpiece.
In this final book of the series, Vin fights against an impossibly strong force of nature Ruin. One thing that Kelsier taught her is to trust in one's abilities and one's team. Elend,the king and Vin's husband has proven to be her greatest strength. With fantastical action filled chapters and page turning suprised, this book becomes a must read for every fantasy lover
Michelle
Week 8 - Spot 62
Book and Author: The Dark Winter by Flint Maxwell -
Qualification: Whiteout #2
Finished: 3/19/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: During the 4th of July holiday it started snowing, the snow did not stop and the temperatures plummeted to below zero with no end in sight.. The weird part is that this was in Ohio..in the summer. When we last left Grady and his friend Stone they had holed up in a cabin on the lake owned by an older lady named Helga, and a brother and sister that Grady saved, Elanor and Mike, Helga secretly tells Grady that their food supply is lower than what she originally told them. Grady then decides it is up to him to find supplies.
The scary part of all this is that, it's not just the snow they have to deal with. What comes with the snow, are shadows that they call wraiths. These wraiths take on the form of your biggest fears, The only thing that gets rid of them is bright light or fire.
We had a lot of action packed scenes between the characters and these wraiths while trying to survive in the snowpocolyptic nightmare. Some parts were pretty comical and some were downright horribly sad. All in all, this was an excellent read and a much more put together book that the first one was.
NIKKI
Book - A Killer's Kiss
Author - Helen Harper
Pages: 273p
Read: 23 March 2023
How it Fits: Firebrand #6
Review:
I really enjoyed this instalment and in fact couldn't put it down for the latter half of the story. I thought the mysteryu was clever and while I did guess some aspects of the solution, i still enjoyed the journey and the twists we had within it. I really enjoying these characters also as as the books go further in, i feel like we are really getting to know them better. I think this might be the best instalment so far and can't wait to see what comes next for DC Bellamy
COMPLETION POSTWeek 8, Roll 10, Spot 62
Book:
A Killer's Kiss by Helen HarperPages: 273p
Read: 23 March 2023
How it Fits: Firebrand #6
Review:
I really enjoyed this instalment and in fact couldn't put it down for the latter half of the story. I thought the mysteryu was clever and while I did guess some aspects of the solution, i still enjoyed the journey and the twists we had within it. I really enjoying these characters also as as the books go further in, i feel like we are really getting to know them better. I think this might be the best instalment so far and can't wait to see what comes next for DC Bellamy.
Thank goodness, it was a good book as that helped me finish quicker LOLLet me know when I can roll :-)
Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Thank goodness, it was a good book as that helped me finish quicker LOLLet me know when I can roll :-)"
You can roll Nikki.
Where can we find the progress of all the teams? I'd like to see where everyone is on the board.
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Denise wrote: "You can check the Post Your Spot thread to see where all the teams are."Thanks, I'll check it out
Dice roll:Previous spot: 62
Roll: 3 + 4 = 7
New Spot: 69
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69. Oceania
SELECTION POSTWeek 9 Roll 7 Spot 69
Book:
Seeing a Large CatPages: 435p
How it Fits: #9 in the Amelia Peabody series
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Spot: 32
Book and Author: Eruption by Roland Smith
Qualification: Storm Runners #3
Finished: 2/25/23
Rating: 2 stars
Review: Book 3 in The Storm Runners series was really sad. The series had been pretty good up until this book. If you're any ort of animal lover this is not the book for you. There is way too much death and destruction. I just thought the description of finding the animals at the bottom of the cliff with their heads bending in impossible ways was horrible. Add in the blood and gore and yeah, you get my drift. This one had a bit of a paranormal element that was missing out of the first 2 books that honestly was not needed.