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Spot 15Stand Alone
by Tara SivecRating: 5 Stars
Finished: 3/27/2015
This book was an emotional roller coaster that I couldn't get off of...and I didn't want to. I have a soft spot for military romances and this one was perfect. Fisher and Lucy were amazing and I really loved getting to read their story.
I love Tara Sivec's hilarious side, but this side of her is amazing too. I am a forever fan of Tara's and now I need to get to the rest of her work that I own, but have not read.
Roll 3, Spot 15
370 pgs/GR. #1 in a series and author J
Congrats, y'all have earned your free pass. It's there if you need it.
Roll 3, Spot 15 
- standaloneFinished: 27/03/15
Rated: 2.5 stars
Review: I liked it. It wasn't anything special to me and I couldn't really connect with the characters. However I liked how the book was all about fixing family problems and re-connecting with family members. I liked the relationship between Delilah and Patrick and I loved their little stolen moments. But they got together too fast. They saw each other twice and the next time bam, they are kissing. Delilah annoyed me when after the first couple of kisses she ran away and hurt him.
Some of the moments in the book weren't described as well as I wanted and half the time I was wondering if Delilah was thinking and imagining something or that something was really happening.
Overall, I enjoyed reading it but wasn't that into it... 2.5 stars.
Roll 3 Spot 151st in series
Completed 3/27/15
4.25 stars
I have been putting this book off simply thinking that it would be contemporary fluff. Fortunately, I was completely wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I think that the title is misleading. If anything, it should be You before Me. I found both the hero/heroine to be very selfless. However, Lou’s sister was a piece of work! Lou, along with her parents, her younger sister, and her sister’s five year old son live in a small flat. Lou’s sister has decided to go back to college, expects her family to help her and her young son. Unfortunately, Lou’s employer closes his shop, and her dad loses his job. Lou has found employment as a caregiver to Will Traynor, who has a spinal cord injury and after two years has no desire to live. Will is rude but comes to highly respect Lou. Both Will and Lou help each other to find a little happiness and healing in both of their lives.
I listened to this on audible and really enjoyed all of the narrators. The author did not take pity on Will due to his accident and wrote around his disability. It was well written especially when discussing Will’s disability. My daughter has a mild disability, and people can be so rude and downright mean to a small child. When she was five, we actually quit going to church, because children and parents didn’t want her to attend children’s church. The church that we currently attend has special needs groups for children. It is amazing how much that disabled individuals need in order to just go out to eat. I can’t imagine what a quadriplegic and his/her caregiver must go through.
I did not give this 5 stars, because I felt that the secondary characters did not warrant as much time as they were given. Her mother infuriated me by how she showed favoritism to Lou’s sister who did not even work. Patrick, Lou’s boyfriend was a total ass, and Lou was 26 and before Will had no ambition and had always lived at home with her parents. Otherwise, I highly recommend this book!
I will finish later and be able to post before roll time. I am heading to a knitting class now so out for a bit!
I finished my book, but we're having family over, so I'll post my review before the roll tonight.
Jamie wrote: "I will finish later and be able to post before roll time. I am heading to a knitting class now so out for a bit!"I hope you had fun in your knitting class! I wish that I could knit but never have learned.
Roll 3, Spot 15
1st in series, Author J
Read 3/28
3 stars
I enjoyed this book. Eloisa James is always witty and entertaining. She says in an afterword that she took liberties with the language (and I would say with a lot of the action, too) because this is a fairytale, not a historical.
But I didn't love the book. Kate and Gabriel were a bit too brittle and it was a bit too farcical for me. But it is a fun book and I will always happily read more Eloisa James.
Alright ladies, I've got a headache, so I'm going to bed. I can't roll since Bouchra hasn't posted yet. I'll check when I get up in the morning, hopefully I'll be able to roll.
Has anyone heard from Bouchra? If we don't roll today, will we have to wait until Thursday to roll?
Hey guys, sorry for the delay. I'm having trouble with my Internet these couple of days. I was busy with work too, so I got delayed in finishing up the book. Here's the review:Roll 3, Spot 15
Option: #1 in a series
Book: Clockwork Angel
Date Finished: 29/03/2015
Rating: *****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Today I rolled a 6 putting us on spot 21Reading Options
~ Book 2 in a series
~ Book 1 in a series
~ Book 21 in a series
~ A stand alone book
~ Book with a title starting with W
Wow, I have awesome luck this roll. I'm already halfway through the second book of the Infernal Devices series, Clockwork Prince. .... I can use it, right? Or do I have to start something after the roll was done?
Bouchra wrote: "Wow, I have awesome luck this roll. I'm already halfway through the second book of the Infernal Devices series, Clockwork Prince. .... I can use it, right? Or do I have to start something after t..."
Sorry Bouchra, it does have to be something you start after the roll.
Bouchra wrote: "Hey guys, sorry for the delay. I'm having trouble with my Internet these couple of days. I was busy with work too, so I got delayed in finishing up the book. Here's the review:Roll 3, Spot 15
Opt..."
This one is on my TBR. It has been on there for a long time. Your review makes me want to move it up!
Oh, too bad. Nevermind, though, I'll find something else to read. Maybe Inkheart, which is #1 in a series ...
Oh, too bad. Nevermind, though, I'll find something else to read. Maybe Inkheart, which is #1 in a series ...
Debbie, you should! It's really awesome, I can't put the second book down!
Bouchra wrote: "Debbie, you should! It's really awesome, I can't put the second book down!"Thanks- I think that I will save it in anticipation of reading it for both SS and SSS. Hopefully, we will roll on a number that works!
I am going to read
. This is #2 in a series.
Oooh Debbie I love that series. I think book two is where it really started getting awesome. I hope you like it.
Paris wrote: "Oooh Debbie I love that series. I think book two is where it really started getting awesome. I hope you like it."I'm debating if I want to read or listen to this one. I heard that it was really good!
I did a buddy read of it where I read it and the rest listened to it and they loved listening to it. I just can't see to get into audio books. I wish I could though, I'd end up probably almost doubling my book reading.
Paris wrote: "I did a buddy read of it where I read it and the rest listened to it and they loved listening to it. I just can't see to get into audio books. I wish I could though, I'd end up probably almost doub..."I was the same way with audiobooks until last year. I realized that I could work while listening to books. I am seeing that I am reading more books now and hope to double my reading from last year.
Roll 4 Spot 21
- #1 in a seriesFinished: 30/03/15
Rated: 5 stars
Review: I knew it! I was spoiled from the beginning about the big plot twist in this book and saw from the beginning what it was. I did not want to believe it though. There were so many signs and quotes and warnings and they made me believe the other wasn't the good guy! Great job Victoria.
I really liked the setting and the whole silver/red blood thing. I want to see more people like Mare in the next book and them becoming like a little assassin group leading the revolution and taking back the throne. I want to see Cal and Mare forgiving each other for the... misleadings, and get together. I think that Kolier will be a contender and that really annoyes me.
It was sad when some people died and how they died. I hope we see more from her teacher. He was cool.
Overall, I really liked this book. I want to see where things will from here and what will happen with the whole country in the end. I think we'll find help in the other guys, the ones from the war. I can't wait to find out.
Spot 211st in Series
by K.L. GraysonRating: 4.5 Stars
Finished: 3/29/15
This book starts off with an emotional gut punch that I wasn’t prepared for, but that made me have to immediately keep reading this book. I couldn’t put it down and I’m so glad that I jumped in and read this when I did. I loved Harley. She was so strong and funny. Tyson was pretty great too, although there were some moments I wanted to punch him in the face. I also loved the secondary characters. I’m hoping that Harley’s two best friends will be getting their own books and maybe we’ll even get a book for one of the doctor’s at the hospital.
K.L. Grayson has a new fan in me and I cannot wait to read more by her.
Roll 4, Spot 21
#1 in a series
3.5 stars
I liked this story and I want to read more, but as others have noted the "telling" instead of "showing" was a bit irritating. It's also repetitive. I did really love the connection between Kevin and Hugo, it was palpable and I loved any scene where it was the two of them.
I will read the sequel but I'm not in a hurry.
Roll 4 Spot 21
Completed 4/1/15
4.5 stars
This is book 2 of the Others. If you have not read, Written in Red, I highly recommend that you do so before you begin this one. Murder of Crows picks up where Written in Red left off. Meg, who is a cassandra sangue, (blood prophet)is human and is protected by Simon since she saved his nephew in the last book. Meg’s first vision in Murder of Crows saves the Crows from a mass massacre. Her visions begin to come faster as Meg attempts to piece the puzzle together to help the Others. Simon’s and Meg’s relationship began to blossom as well as new characters being introduced.
I found the writing to be smooth and the story flowed well.
I enjoyed learning more about this world, but there is still something that I feel that I am missing. This was a quick read and I devoured this book! Looking forward to the next one in the series!
We're approaching 10 o'clock here and there's no sign of Bouchra. I'll PM her. Hopefully, she'll post before I go to work tomorrow...otherwise I might not be able to roll until after I get home from work since I can't post on Goodreads at work unless I use my tablet.
Paris, If you need me to roll during the day I can. I work from home so it's not a problem. Just let me know.
Debbie that would be great! If Bouchra posts go ahead and roll. Otherwise, I won't be able to roll until 6 or so my time tonight.Thank to so much!
Paris wrote: "Debbie that would be great! If Bouchra posts go ahead and roll. Otherwise, I won't be able to roll until 6 or so my time tonight.Thank to so much!"
I'll be glad to. Anytime that you need me to do something during the day, just let me know. It's the midnight rolls, I can't do since we get up at 4:30 AM.
Roll 4, Spot 21Option: standalone
Book: Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages
Date Finished: 02/04/2015
Rating: *****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sorry for the delay, I fell asleep early this morning trying to finish up the book before midnight US time, and couldn't get onto GR until now.
Debbie you have to change the dice to 1 die for SSS.
Jenne wrote: "Debbie you have to change the dice to 1 die for SSS."Yeah, I just realized that and was about to delete my posting. I am going to delete it so as to not cause confusion! Thanks for letting me know.
I knew that I would eventually get both challenges confused but didn't know it would be this soon - lol!
Today, I rolled a 5 so we are on space 26Book 2 in a series
book 6 in a series
Alternate: Orange
I am going to read
Book 2 in a series.
Thanks for rolling for us Debbie, although I have no idea what I'll read!
I needed my book for another challenge; otherwise, I would have not had a clue!
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