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R5: SS Space Monkey Mafia (11). ***2nd Place***
Are we still waiting on someone to finish?
hi jennifer, i still have to post mine. i'm running a bit late this week but will have it done in a couple of hours. sorry for the delay, its been a hectic week.
Week 7Spot 57
Options: Set in France
★★★
I enjoyed Anna and the French Kiss, but didn't love it. I liked the setting in France and seeing it through Anna's eyes as a newcomer to the city was great - it has certainly sparked an interest for me in going there some time. However, sometimes I felt that the story got a bit slow in parts and I felt my attention starting to wander.
I also find stories where the main characters suffer from endless mistakes in communication or the creation of misunderstandings because of a lack in communication tiresome, and this story certainly had its fair share of these two situations. I also didn't like the fact that Etienne having a girlfriend throughout this whole story and found it a bit unsettling.
However, saying that, I loved the friendship that did develop between Etienne and Anna and though this made their love story much more believable. I also liked the depiction of her friendships with other people in her life and thought they were believable, both through the good and bad times.
Anyway, although Anna and the French Kiss is not on my favourites list, it was enjoyable enough for me that I am definitely interested in continuing on with the series.
Week 7 Reviews - Spot 57
- #5 - Shannon's Review
- # 5 - Jennifer's Review
- #5 - TayaJay's Review
- Location: France - Petya's Review
- Location: France - Emma's Review
Hi Everyone,Sorry for the late post, I accidentally posted the below in the wrong SS thread hours ago and only just realised!!!
We rolled an 8 (5 + 3) this week, which takes us to spot #65.
This means we can read:
#6 in series
#5 in series (again!), or
Location: Australia
Also, although I will fine to compile the reviews and roll next Friday, the two Fridays after that I am away on holiday and may not be able to do it depending on my activities and internet access. I will still be able to read the required books but is there anyone who can take over the review compilation and dice roll for me on Friday 22nd and Friday 29th May while I am away?
I can do it Emma, just remind me when you're getting ready to leave. :)
Week 8Rolled: 8
Space: 65
Option: #2 - Australia
by NR Walker, 287 pgs
Shannon wrote: "I can do it Emma, just remind me when you're getting ready to leave. :)"great, thanks Shannon, will do :)
I will be reading
it is 6th in series.
I am going to read
for the alternative - set in Australia
Week #8Rolled: 8
Spot: 65
Option: 6th in series
by Sherrilyn Kenyon5/10/15-4♥
While this is nowhere near my favorite DH novel, it does a great job explaining more about Ash's past and the creation and evolution of the Dark Hunters. For one, I feel that it was an abrupt change in having it set in a totally different area than where most of the previous novels had taken place. I do like how it explaining more of the past, but did feel that parts of it were rushed and not written as deeply as it could have been.
I'm changing my book to:
Option: Australia
Spot 65 Option - Australia
Finished: 11/05/15
Rated: 4.5 stars
Review: I loved it. I the beginning it was a little boring and depressing but then things picked up and got interesting. I loved how Francesca made new friends and found her own little group and stopped depending on others decisions.
If it werent for all the little comedic breaks, this book would be a lot depressing.
One scene that broke my heart was when Francesca and Luca were in the library and she was repeating to him "Dont cry." Oh man, heartbreaking.
Overall, I really liked the writing and all the characters. The romance wasn't one of the great things about this book but the other characters compansated for that.
Week 8Space: 65
Option: #2 - Australia
Read: 5/14/15
Rating: ★★★★★
by NR Walker, 287 pgsAmazing! My favorite of the series so far. These guys are just so freaking perfect together yet complete opposites. It just works. This book was funny, heartbreaking, sweet and just everything I love in a book. And let's not forget little Nugget. I want a wombat of my very own!
Week 8: Spot:65| Series #5 Hands OnRating: 2.5 stars
This was breeze to read but had no depth. I could live with that if the MCs weren't apart more than they ever were together in the book. Bad communication skills killed the story for me. It could have gone there but everything was just falling in love with no real reason other than physical attraction. MC1 (Caleb) is a hooker and MC2's(Patton) mother was a hooker/drug addict. I don't understand why that information at no point in this book is addressed. It common sense that more people than not would have dislike for the hooker PROFESSION . He express his dislike of the profession one time and they never had a proper conversation before getting it in.
Week 8 spot 65Option: Australia
5 stars
This was a fabulous story. I think I laughed, cried and screamed inwardly with anger and frustration at the antics of the characters. There were many light, funny moments but there were some also very serious issues discussed as well. I enjoyed every minute if this book and can't wait yo try another one of this author's books.
Hi Tayajay, can you just change the spot number listed in your post to 65 for this week :)
Emma wrote: "Hi Tayajay, can you just change the spot number listed in your post to 65 for this week :)"Done.
- #6 - Jennifer's Review
- Location: Australia - Petya's Review
- Location: Australia - Shannon's Review
- #5 - TayaJay's Review
- Location: Australia - Emma's Review
Hi Space Monkies,We rolled and 11 (6+5) this week which takes us to 76.
This means we can read:
#7 in series
#6 in series
Any book from the following list: Set Aside
**If you choose a book form the list, can you include what page of the book the list is on - thanks :)
Happy Reading!
Week 9 Spot 76Option:#6 (Rock Chick series)
YAY !!! be prepared with Kleenex for that one Emma lol
Oh no! That can't be good! Rock Chick books aren't meant to make you cry... Hmmmn, I better assess whether I listen to it on the plane or not.... I don't want to scare the other passengers with my sobbing!
Lol no it's not an ugly cry one but still a bit of a weepie, you must download the songs in the book too, I listened to them and cried, I think that's what did it haha
Week 9Space: 76
Option: 7th in Series
(Assassin/Shifter #7) by Sandrine Gasq-DionPages: 223
I'll be reading
it is 6th in series
Hi Shannon, it will be this coming Friday and the Friday after that I will need you to help out with collating the reviews, rolling the dice and reporting the rolls. Thanks so much for helping out :)
Week 9Space: 76
Option: 7th in Series
(Assassin/Shifter #7) by Sandrine Gasq-DionPages: 223
Read: 5/16/15
Rating: ★★★★
Finally got to see James and General Derek together. Poor James has been waiting for 6 freaking years!! I adore James, like really love him. Tortured and beaten and all he wants is to finally get his man. It sure took Derek long enough to pull his head out. Lots of action and so many characters to remember and finally some good lovin'.
Emma wrote: "Hi Shannon, it will be this coming Friday and the Friday after that I will need you to help out with collating the reviews, rolling the dice and reporting the rolls. Thanks so much for helping out :)"Got it!
I'm going to change my book - it's too long on Audible and I probably won't finish it on time. So I'll go with
Option: Set Aside list (page 6)
Week 9Rolled: 11
Spot: 76
Option: 6th in series
by Erin McCarthy5/19/15-4♥
This is a sweet, uncomplicated, and oh so funny read. What else would you expect when you pair a tightly strung, smart ass, sarcastic, unhappy PR exec with a laid back, sweet, funny, well-built pit crew member? Eve and Nolan's banter is amusing and, at times, had me laughing out loud. The story is not deep, but definitely entertaining.
Week 9 Option: From that list - its on the 31 page
Finished: 19/05/15
Rated: 2.5 stars
Review: I liked it overall but there were some issues I had with this book. The writing style was beautiful and the plot was intriguing and kept me reading most of the time but there were a few places where it almost put me to sleep.
Another issue was that if Kestrel was the daughter of the general and, as it was said many times in the book, really smart and cunning, how could she trust some slave even if he had friendly relations with her. It was said that she was trained since she was a little child in battle and tactics and overall to become a soldier. Then how did she not see through Arin's lies. That time when she blabbed when the general was leaving with the army I was like "No girl don't do it, you are going to regret it."
Now, I did not like Arin. There were few moments where I kind of liked him but then "Nope." He was a treachers character. I did not trust him or sympathise him even a little bit. It frusturated me every time Kestrel made a decision based on her feelings for him.
The most heartbreaking scene was when Kestrel was taken to her home and she kept seeing people she knew dead or dying and when she realised her mistake in trusting Arin. It was really sad.
In general, I liked the plot and the most of the characters.
Spot 76Option: Set Aside list (page 6 of list)
Rating: 4 stars
I didn't really know what to expect going into this book but I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the setting in historical Amsterdam and was quite surprised at how oppressive it was, given how free and open the city is now in comparison. I thought the storyline was intriguing and I enjoyed the characters, both good and bad. I felt quite claustrophobic at times with the situation Nella found herself in but I am assuming that is exactly the way the author wanted the reader to feel. Nella is, after all, stuck in marriage that is very different than the one she hoped she would be in, and I felt very sad for her plight. I must admit I am really enjoying a lot of historical fiction lately and The Miniaturist is no exception.
Week 9: Space: 76 | Option: SERIES #5Flight of Fancy, 184pgs
3 stars
This is mostly m/f series with few mm mix in. I loved the fourth book. Since the previous book was a success. I thought I check out this book. This was good story. The love connection happened too quickly for my liking.I'm not into heavy BDSM theme books but this one wasn't too bad.
Week 9Space: 76
Option: "Set Aside" List
- 7th in Series, Shannon's Review
- "Set Aside" pg.31, Petya's Review
, "Set Aside" pg.6, Emma's Review
, 6th in Series, Jennifer's Review
(??), Tayajay's Review
TayaJay **3 stars means I like your book** wrote: "Week 9: Space: 76 | Option: SERIES #5Flight of Fancy, 184pgs
3 stars
This is mostly m/f series with few mm mix in. I loved the fourth book. Since the previous book was a success..."
I'm a little confused Tayajay. I'm doing the posting for Emma and I see your book is #5 in a series but we're on space 76. Am I missing something?
Oh no Tay, just go ahead and roll. Just make sure you don't do it again lol.
TayaJay **3 stars means I like your book** wrote: "I totally read the wrong book!FML!"lmao, you did that just to screw with me! :)
Rolling now....
Week 10 RollWe rolled 9 (5+4) this week which takes us to 85.
This means we can read:
#8 in series
#5 in series
or
Title "M"
Week 10 Picks & ReviewsEmma -
("M" Title), Emma's ReviewJennifer -
("M" Title), Jennifer's ReviewTayaJay -
("M" Title), TayaJay's ReviewPetya -
("M" Title), Petya's ReviewShannon -
(8th in Series), Shannon's Review
Jenne wrote: "Oh no Tay, just go ahead and roll. Just make sure you don't do it again lol."Thanks.
Week 10Space: 85
Option: 8th in Series
(Warriors of the Light #8) by AJ Jarrett151 Pages
[*book:Sayer's Savior|20685716]
Shannon wrote: "Week 10 RollWe rolled 9 (5+4) this week which takes us to 85.
This means we can read:
#8 in series
#5 in series
or
Title "M""
It is like the number 5 is mocking me.
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