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May 22, 2015 12:42AM
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Week 9: Spot #71 - #1 in Series
by Elle Jasper Date Read: 21 May
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This is an ok introduction to the series. The MC is a tattoo artist which I haven't really read much of. But, for me, the writing sort of let me down. The writing felt like it was bogged down with too many unnecessary details. It reads more like a typical UF/PNR and I'm already sure I can predict the things that will happen. I'm not sure if I'll continue for that same reason.
Can I roll also? I rolled 5+6 = 11. We are now at Spot 82.
Vi rolled and we are now at spot 82. Alternate is a yellow cover.
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New Space: 82
Read a book that is 2nd, 8th or 82 in a series OR Alternate Read Yellow Cover
Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, Book 2) Ezi's Review
☑ Joeera: Before the Scandal ( The Notorious Gentlemen, Book 2) Joeera's Review
☑ Lanelle: Major Lord David (Regency Trilogy, Book 2) Lanelle's Review
☑ Lauren: In Rides Trouble (Black Knights, Book 2) Lauren's Review
☑ *Nan*: Fusion (North Star, Book 2) Nan's Review
☑ Vi: The Mad Ship (Liveship Traders, Book 2) Vi's Review
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I'm going to read
, which is the 2nd in a series and has a yellow cover.
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, book 2 in the Love at Stake series.
I have sooo many #2 in series that it's not funny. I'm thinking maybe
. I'll confirm
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Major Lord David by Sherry Lynn Ferguson
Read - May 23, 2015
Rating - 3 stars
For being a regency romance, there wasn't much romance. It was more about families and their relationships. The book was also about Britain at war with Napoleon. The battle in the book was fascinating. I wonder if the author was using a particular real skirmish in the story. A solid 3 stars.
Week #10: Spot 82 - Second in series
In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker
Finished: May 24
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Better than the first book although there are still too many references to popular culture and unexplained military slang. While Frank and Becky have sizzling chemistry and there interactions are brilliant, his excuse for not wanting to be with her is ridiculous. The next book is Shell and Jake's and it looks good.
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Book: Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, Book )
Read: May 27
Rating& Review: ★★★.
I don't get the fascination with this series. I have tried this book 2 before I still fail to get the humor. I never connected with Darcy nor Austin. The idea of a Vampire reality tv show seemed like it would be funny, but it didn't get there for me. But I loved Book 5 of this series so I don't want to give up.
Week 10: Spot #82 - #2 in Series
by Robin Hobb Date Read: 27 May 2015
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was a really good read. There are so many plots that I can’t imagine how the author managed to track everything down. The world-building is so so detailed – I didn’t imagine what the Liveships introduced in the first book would turn out to be. It is very imaginative. Next is the character building – there is Malta a spoiled brat in the beginning of the book who you frankly want to smack her. But at the end of the book, she grows into this mature woman that you support. Or the Captain Kennit who on the paper looks to be a Bad Guy but doesn’t really behave like one. He’s complex, confusing. I can't wait to see how the last book ties all the plot points together.
I’m definitely picking up the next book in the series. There are so many books that I want to read. Most of it is >600 pages which is really telling of the author's ability.
Week 10 - Spot 82 - #2 in SeriesFusion- 05/26/15 - 4 stars
I really enjoyed the first book in the series and I was happy to see the continuation of Hugo and Kevin's relationship but I didn't love this book. I found it slow at times and wasn't pulled into the story like I am with other books. I will read book 3 because I hate to leave a series unfinished but I really hope it is better than this book.
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Waiting on one review and I hope we get a good roll tonight. I think this will be the second the last week of the game as we are fast approach Space 100
Who are we waiting for? I counted 5 reviews?
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Waiting on one review and I hope we get a good roll tonight. I think this will be the second the last week of the game as we are fast approach Space 100"
I think you mean "I hope we get a good roll tomorrow night". Or am I off by a day?
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Planning 2 kids parties, a co-worker's retirement party and then my hubby's party the following week.
All while working!
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Planning 2 kids parties, a co-worker's retirement party and then my hubby's party the following week.
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*grin* You forgot reading and sleeping on that list! Wow. Good luck.
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Planning 2 kids parties, a co-worker's retirement party and then my..."
I haven't been reading much NOT sleeping either
Weekk 10 Spot 82
( The Notorious Gentelmen #2 ) ( by Suzzne Ecnoch ) ( p 361 ) ( r -f-May 27-28 )Rated: 3.1/2
Review
The reason i love Suzanne Enoch is because of books like this. I throughly enjoyed reading this book. The two main charactetrs were very appealing, l enjoyed the plot and the book was very engrossing and easy to read. The hero and herione both suffered from mistakesmade from their youth.and they are both survivots
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New Space: 87
Read a book that is 7th, 8th or 87th in a series OR Alternate Read Author F
Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: Tall, Tatted and Tempting (Alt. Read: Tammy Falkner) Ezi's Review
☑ Joeera: The Stolen Bride (Dewarenne Dgnasty,Book 8) Joeera's Review
☑ Lanelle: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Alt. Read: Ian Fleming) Lanelle's Review
☑ Lauren: Darling Beast (Maiden Lane, Book 7) Lauren's Review
☑ *Nan*: Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela (Alt. Read: Felicia Watson) *Nan*
☑ Vi: Ice Cold (Rizzoli & Isles, Book 8) Vi's Review
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Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela - Author Felicia Watson"
Ohhhh. I did the audio of this book
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I'm going to read Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming."
Love this movie!
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I'm going to read Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming."
Love this movie!"
I can't wait to see how different the book is from the movie. I do know that Mrs. Potts is alive and well in the book. So I'm assuming there is no love interest with Truly Scrumptious :)
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Book: Tall, Tatted and Tempting (Alt. Read--Author "F": Tammy Falkner)
Read: May 29
Rating& Review: ★★★★.
This one of the best freebies I've read. A really good story featuring a wanderer named Kat who met Logan and his brothers when she came to their tattoo shop. Something about her called to Logan and even though he is deaf, he could hear Kat's pain. They began seeing each other but Kat was afraid to trust Logan with her secrets. He knew she was dyslexic and was was hiding from someone/something. Logan was dealing with his own family health issues but he knew he couldn't live without Kat, so he resolved to break down her walls. Thus began the journey of letting each other into their hearts.
Kat and Logan were sweet together. I liked the family, loyalty and general affection they portrayed. I hope book 2 gives further background information.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming
Read on June 1, 2015
Rating - 4 stars
This is a great story. I think it would be a good read-aloud book to kids. Ian Fleming wrote in that conversational style that some book's have. And of course it is VERY different from the Disney movie. No Truly Skrumshus.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming
Read on June 1, 2015
Rating - 4 stars
This is a great story. I think it would be a good read-aloud ..."
No Trudy Scrumptious, whose was truly truly scrumptious?
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming
Read on June 1, 2015
Rating - 4 stars
This is a great story. I think it would be a ..."
Nope. No Truly Scrumptious. There was a Lord Skrumshus who owned the candy factory, but he was the only Skrumshus in the book.
Edited to add - in the movie, the family name is Scrumptious, in the book it is Lord Skrumshus
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming
Read on June 1, 2015
Rating - 4 stars
This is a ..."
It's a family favorite. We have the VHS tape, but I think it's time to upgrade to DVD.
After deliberating, I've started
. I should be done by Friday.
Week #11: Spot 87 - 7th in series
Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt
Finished: June 2
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: One of the weaker installments in the series but quite entertaining nonetheless. Apollo is an amazing hero but then I have a weakness for the strong silent brooding and tortured hero. Unfortunately, I never managed to warm up to Lily.
Really looking forward to Phoebe and Trevellian's book.
Week #11: Spot 87 - 8th in Series
by Tess Gerritsen Date Read: 03 June
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This was an awesome installation in the Rizzoli & Isles series. There was many twists and turns that I didn't want to put the book down. I think I should check out the TV series too - just to see how they differ from the books.
Vi wrote: "I think I should check out the TV series too - just to see how they differ from the books. They are very different from the books. I lot more humor.
Week 11:Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela- Author F - 06/03/15 - 3 starsIt took me quite a while to get into this book but it got better the more I read. For some reason I didn't feel a connection w the MCs. It might have been the mood I was in but at some point in the future I will re-read it and hopefully I will like it better.
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It took me quite a while to get into this book but it got better the more I read. For some reason I..."
I had some issues with this book as well. I didn't like the fact that Logan never fully acknowledged that he hit Linda. It was always some remark of being sorry for things getting out of hand--but not sorry that I hit you.
Lauren wrote: "Vi wrote: "I think I should check out the TV series too - just to see how they differ from the books. They are very different from the books. I lot more humor."
And I hope more interaction between Jane & Maura? I feel that the friendship could be shown instead of told..
Vi wrote: "And I hope more interaction between Jane & Maura? I feel that the friendship could be shown instead of told.. "Yes, the focus in the show is on their friendship.
Week 11 Sopt 87
( Dewarenne Dgnasty #8 ) ( pages 398 ) ( r-f-Jue 2-3 ) ( by Brenda Joyce )Rated:
Review:
I loved it from the very beginning you're gripped by thehistoryof thesetwocharactersas wel as their undeniable connection. They both grew up togetherand i love how the author wrote in their memoriesand sharedmoments crom the past. It makws it more believable that these two xharacters are in love. The story's pace was perfect and it nwver felt rushed or draged out. Everyrhing about this bok was original
Are we still waiting for someone to roll?
It looks like Ezi had 5 reviews posted to her weekly msg and Jooera posted after that
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