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Week 2 Spot 14 
Book 1 Dance with the DevilRead 29th March 2015
★★1/2
Reading this I have discovered it is possible to like and hate a book at the same time. I liked the general storyline and most of the characters, in particular Doug the Imp. I preferred the pairing of Doug and Zach to Sable and Chris.
What I hated about it is that Chris is one of those truly annoying characters, he just grates on my nerves. I also have major problems with the way the story is set out. It is told in the form of numbered case notes and jumps around in random time frames.
I am not sure if I will read any more of this series or not, I did like the storyline but the style and Chris are very off-putting.
Week 2, Spot 14
Book:
Flight of the Sparrow: A Novel of Early America by Amy Belding Brown (standalone)
Date finished: 3/30/15
Rating: ♥♥
Review: This is the story of a Puritan woman in an early American settlement who is taken captive by Indians who attack her village. It was nice to see how Mary (the mc) changed her views of Indians after living with them, but I didn't really like her character, so it made it hard to like the book. It was okay, but it was a bit depressing to read because 90% of the people were jerks. I wish things ended more happily, but I guess that's not how things ended in reality since this is based on real people.
Book:
Flight of the Sparrow: A Novel of Early America by Amy Belding Brown (standalone)Date finished: 3/30/15
Rating: ♥♥
Review: This is the story of a Puritan woman in an early American settlement who is taken captive by Indians who attack her village. It was nice to see how Mary (the mc) changed her views of Indians after living with them, but I didn't really like her character, so it made it hard to like the book. It was okay, but it was a bit depressing to read because 90% of the people were jerks. I wish things ended more happily, but I guess that's not how things ended in reality since this is based on real people.
Jess I loved Hopless and virtually any other book by this author
PartialsWeek 2: 14 Book one of series
Finished: March 31, 2015
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I love this book even if i wish they had added more to the plot it just seemed incomplete, maybe the rest will be explained in the next books.
Ladies we rocked this week! Let's hope for a roll that will be awesome! No more strange book covers
We could land anywhere between 16 and 26 so only cover item on the alternate list is a hat which isn't too bad. More interesting are the text items of broom and ambulance.
I really want to make it to the twos.
That would be good I have a lot of second in series to read. and quite a few 3,4, 5 and 6. I really need to finish more series.
I won't be on the computer at all tomorrow as it's Good Friday. See y'all Saturday and I hope for a good roll!
Sorry Jess! I guess I will just watch the movie LOL
I know someone who saw the movie and really liked it. I will also stick with the movie!
Mary wrote: "Partials
Week 2: 14 Book one of series
Finished: March 31, 2015
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I love this book even if i wish they had added more to the plot it just seemed incomplete, ma..."
I'm glad you read this one, Mary! Partials has been on my TBR list for a while and I don't even remember how I heard about it because I don't know anyone who has read it! So I'm glad to hear that it's good!!
Week 2: 14 Book one of series
Finished: March 31, 2015
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I love this book even if i wish they had added more to the plot it just seemed incomplete, ma..."
I'm glad you read this one, Mary! Partials has been on my TBR list for a while and I don't even remember how I heard about it because I don't know anyone who has read it! So I'm glad to hear that it's good!!
Wow, I can't believe tomorrow is Friday already. This week flew by!
We rolled a 6 and 2 which put us on 22
Series 22 or 2 and Cover Item Hat
Talia Book 2
Review
Nika Book 2 
Review
Leslie Book 2 
Review
Mary Alternate (Hat on Cover) 
Review
Grace Book 2 
Review
Jess Book 2 
Review
Oh not sure what to do I have a hat one I want to read
and quite a few second in series. I will have a think.
Week 3 Spot 22
Bay city Paranormal Investigations 2
I will be reading
#2 in Transplanted Tales
~Leslie~ wrote: "I will be reading #2 in Transplanted Tales"
I really liked that one. I still have book 4 to read.
will this work for Cover Item Hat?
Mary you would have to ask Jenne
Week 3 Spot 22 
Book 2 Bay City Paranormal Investigations ★★★
Read 4th April 2015
It was nice to get back to the team after the tragedy of the last book. The story continues with an investigation of missing children from a local school.
The relationship between Sam and Bo moves forward in this one as does the storyline. I am looking forward to learning more about what they are dealing with. I am enjoying this series and will read the rest.
Mary that helmet will be ok, it's kind of gray area but it'll be ok :)
Week 3 Spot 22Book
rating 4.5 out of 5
finished 4th of April 2015
Review:I enjoyed this books lessons on teamwork and how it told about what people will go though for their country.It is amazing the dedication some people have for a cause they believe in.
I am almost finished with mine. This team has been busy!I hope everyone has a wonderful day today!
Week 3: Spot 22
4/6/15 3.5★
Review
Second in this fun fractured fairy tale series and another good one. In this, we meet Lavender who is a fairy godmother gone wrong. She ends up in a place where Fractured Tales go to hide out and meets up with Seth Wolf. The dialogue is amusing, the characters quirky enough to be fun but not overly so and the action is fast paced. There a few places that bog down occasionally but overall, it's a really fun read. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Congrats y'all earned your free pass last week.
I have to change by book! I am so sorry I made a big mistake.
I started a new book that's an actual number 2. My kindle is saying 5 hours but we know how sensitive they can be
Hi Team, just checking in. I'll be posting my review tonight.
Me too at least I'm trying then my damn MIL wants to have dinner ugh
Hey guys I'm so sorry my mistake stopped us from being able to roll tonight!
Week 3 - Spot 22
Book read: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley, Book #2
Date finished: 04/09/15
Rating: ♥♥♥
Review: Eleven-year-old Flavia is an interesting character (or maybe I just don't remember what it was like to be 11), and she is back in the lab conducting her experiments and playing "chemistry-related" pranks on her sisters. A famous puppeteer and his assistant come to Bishop's Keep, and Flavia is excited to see the show. But in the grand finale, the puppeteer drops to the stage, dead. Of course, Flavia is on the case! So far, this series is just middle of the road for me. It's funny to see what Flavia's chemical experiments are really for, so that is entertaining. But I don't know if I want to spend time wading through any more of these books.
Book read:
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley, Book #2Date finished: 04/09/15
Rating: ♥♥♥
Review: Eleven-year-old Flavia is an interesting character (or maybe I just don't remember what it was like to be 11), and she is back in the lab conducting her experiments and playing "chemistry-related" pranks on her sisters. A famous puppeteer and his assistant come to Bishop's Keep, and Flavia is excited to see the show. But in the grand finale, the puppeteer drops to the stage, dead. Of course, Flavia is on the case! So far, this series is just middle of the road for me. It's funny to see what Flavia's chemical experiments are really for, so that is entertaining. But I don't know if I want to spend time wading through any more of these books.
Nika ♥ I'm In Love ♥ wrote: "Hey guys I'm so sorry my mistake stopped us from being able to roll tonight!"
It's okay. We'll be ready to go whenever you finish!
It's okay. We'll be ready to go whenever you finish!
Week 3: Space 22Book:
Finished April 10, 2015
Rating 4.5 Stars
What a great POV story I loved reading about Landon and what he went through in his life. I kind of wish that we got his POV first. He is a great character that had a rough life.
We rolled a 4 and 2 Which puts us on 28 Read a 2 or 8 Alternate is Done Shelf https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Nika #2 in a series Twisted Review
Jess Alternate Done Shelf Page 3 Outlander Review
Leslie #2 in a series An Unwilling Bride Review
Grace #2 in a series Trust Me If You Dare Review
Mary Alternate Done Shelf page The Giver Review
Talia Alternate Done Shelf page 3 Shadow Kiss Review
I don't either. I am just so confused!
I am picking
done shelf page 10
Jess wrote: "I'm going with 
page 3 on the done shelf"Good luck with that.
Are you watching the series, Jess? I love it!I will be reading
#2 in The Company of Rogues series
I'll read
from pg. 3 of the Done list.
from pg. 3 of the Done list.
I think I might switch to
book 2 in a series.
Jess wrote: "I'm going with page 3 on the done shelf"I love that series although I still haven't read the latest one I got it on release day and because there are such long gaps between books I haven't read it yet.
There was so much choice on the done shelf but I am going with a second in series I am reading for another challenge
Book 2 in the Romano and Albright series.
Jess, I have a love-hate relationship with the Outlander series. The first and second time I read it I hated it. Then I read it recently and really really liked it. I've read the second one as well but can't seem to get through the third one. But I love the TV series! The acting is superb as are the visuals and it seems to condense all the problems I have with her writing. Also, I like Claire a lot better in the series than I do in the books.
Week 4 Space 28
Book 2 Romano and Albright
★★★★
Finished 11th April 2015
If you are looking for a serious mystery then don't bother reading this but if you want some light hearted and ridiculous slap stick then this is for you. It continues 6 weeks on from book 1 with Dan and Caesar still together and Caesar being his usual trouble magnet self.
The story is a fun, easy read, Dan and Caesar are likeable and Ce's friends and family add nicely to the chaos. It pretty hot in places with the boys' love of sex in public places. I hope the author writes more of this series.
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Week 2: 14- Alternate/Shoes on Cover
Finished: March 29, 2015
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
While I loved Hopeless Losing hope was just the story from his POV I wasn't as obsessed with Holder as everyone else was because I adored Sky. I did love reading the letters from him to his sister. Those were my favorite parts.