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Nov 01, 2023 11:56PM
Nice! I can continue this series! Lmao
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Selection Post =3rd Shelf ~ 1 Nov: Nat’l Boyfriend Day
Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs
# page: 389
Fits: Adam is a book boyfriend (1) Urban Fantasy ~ SOS shelves
Completion Post Free Space
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Pages: 298p
Fits: in SOS shelf
Date Read: 11/4
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Moon Called. Wow I loved it! I didn't expect it to be this good. I liked Mercedes Thompson, a coyote shape-shifter. Though I'm guessing she has more power than what she knew. Adam and Samuel love triangle. Though I'm team Adam in this one. Can't wait to read the next book! This book focused more on rescue mission as well as character introduction.
Moon Called is a good starter for a series it introduced the characters well and loved the world building. A world of Werewolves, Vampires, Witches, and Fae together! And a badass female protagonist
Glad you loved it Christene Paula, that series is a favourite of many of us here at SOS.
Yatta! Hooray! Turned in Stamp request for Free Space!Also, LOVE Mercy (and Adam...deep sigh)... The series just gets better!
Judithe, you'll also need to post in the Captain's Log thread, as we need somewhere other than the Master List to add the verified stamp :)
CONGRATULATIONS, Witchy Reading Bandits!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Free Space'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp WRB!
Completion PostShelf #1 ~ Category #1 ~ 18 Oct: Nat'l Food Day
Pages: 304
Fits: pies on the cover & (4) SOS Paranormal Mystery shelf
Read: 11/5/23
Rated : 4 stars
Review : Definitely kept your interest right from the beginning. Coming back home isn't always fun especially when your arch enemy is just as annoying as she always was and then being accused of killing a person you didn't really know, now that's ridiculous but finding out who did murder the doctor is quite intreging when there's other things going on in between. I couldn’t what for Ella Mae to find out who she really is and also those delious pies too. Pie are my favorite and reading about them sounded good too.
Completion Post 3rd Shelf ~ 1 Nov: Nat’l Boyfriend Day
Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs
# page: 389
Fits: (1) Urban Fantasy ~ SOS shelves
Date finished: 10/27/23 (M-D-Y)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
I cannot believe that I "forgot" this book...that speaks to the crazy in my life, and being so used to the February/March~ish release schedule that Ms. Briggs had for so long.
Mercy's series is one of my favorites, and not just because it's set in my hometown (I've been to concerts in Howard Amon park, too!)
Mercy and Adam have forged an incredible bond, and they need that to counter everything the supe-world continues to throw at them. This time, the Harvester...who is in possession of a very, very old sickle (or scythe...people want to call it that, but people in the know about weapons and farm implements corrected that). The sickle has an end-goal, and has taken control of a very powerful vampire.
No little monsters for Mercy to deal with, and this is one (another one!) with an uncertain outcome, plenty of danger, plots within plots and side twists. They reach the end, and as the next book has just been announced, it's not a spoiler to say they live through it. Mercy and Zee also help restore Warren's peace of mind.
I can't wait for
(next year....)
CONGRATULATIONS, Witchy Reading Bandits!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Nat'l Food Day'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp WRB!
Judithe wrote: "That's it...The Wilmington Years!!!!!"LOL that's where I'm going to next :-)
Selection PostCategory #3 ~ 1 Nov: Nat’l Boyfriend Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring your book boyfriend
Shelf #1 Urban Fantasy
Pages: 240
Fits: Curran is a book boyfriend
Completion PostCategory #2 ~ 25 Oct:
Requirement ~ Reader's Choice - Read a book found on one of the five shelves, 200+ pages, genre must be part of a fantasy subgenre (PNR, UF, PN-Mystery, Sci-Fi Fantasy, SFR, etc)
Pages: 335
Qualifies: (1) SOS Urban Fantasy shelf
Read: 11/7/23
Rated: 5 stars
Review: Kate & Curran Rock!!!
Well I wasn’t expecting some major fights but wow this was so much fun to read. Oh how I love little man Collan is an amazing child. He’s special child and with lots of talent too. Kate has definitely accomplished so much more than she probably thought she’d ever have. She’s got what everyone has wanted and more between the friends and family she’ll always protect and those who will do whatever they can to protect her as well because they know she will do the same for them. This was just a great end or new beginning. Love this series.
New Shelf/Category!Category #4 ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Requirement ~ Read a book you got as a freebie, a gift, a library or Kindle unlimited loaner
Selection Post =4th Shelf ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb
# page: 364
Fits: Library book! (1) Urban Fantasy ~ GR shelves
Hooray! Just requested our next stamp! Sorry for the delay on that!
Lots of teams getting close(r) to Bingo...we've got four 2/4 rows, and one 3/4 row. One of the 2/4 rows is fully stamped...and with your great reading choices (wish I could be reading those with you both...but there's that re-read issue!), I'm sure we'll be getting more stamps soon!
Judithe wrote: "Selection Post =4th Shelf ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb
# page: 364
Fits: Library book! (1) Urban Fantasy ~ GR shelves
hahaha
Selection Post Category 4 ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Pages: 336p
1st Shelf: Urban Fantasy (Page 1)
Fits: Avail in libby
CONGRATULATIONS, Witchy Reading Bandits!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Nat'l Book Month'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamp WRB!
Selection PostCategory #4 ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Requirement ~ Read a book you got as a freebie, a gift, a library or Kindle unlimited loaner
Pages: 356
Fits: Urban Fantasy (page 1) & available in KU
Hooray for our stamp! I've finished my latest, and will update stuff tonight. It was such a fantastic book....I can't wait for the next one!How are your reads?
Completion Post Category 4 ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Pages: 292p
1st Shelf: Urban Fantasy (Page 1)
Date Read: 11/11
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This series is addicting. Loved Adam and Mercy. After wolf problem on the first book now this book focused more on vampires. Stefan, the vampire friend of Mercy asked her for a favor to unveil the situation happening around vampire. They then discovered a sorcerer vampire who becames a demon ridden who has the power to erased memories and plant other things into it.
Another well written book. Just as good as the first one. Will totally read more of Mercy Thompson.
Up to date except category 3. Still waiting for my copy
Shelf's up!Category #5 ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a werecat shifter
Completion Post 4th Shelf ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb
# page: 364
Fits: Library book! (1) Urban Fantasy ~ GR shelves
Date finished: 11/11/23 (M-D-Y)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
I love Eve and Roark...and the whole cast of characters!
I can't afford to buy this series...got into from around book 40??? But am happy it is so popular that the library always gets many copies...even then, it's quite a wait.
This one starts with Eve and Roark enjoying a vacation....Greece, his family in Ireland, and is a beautiful slice of their romance.
Almost as soon as they get back to NYC, a case drops in Eve's lap, and this time it's a retired IAD officer. It's twisty and complicated, and absolutely satisfying! I don't know how J. D. Robb keeps it going with an incredible read each and every time, but it is a bi-annual (usually) highlight in my reads.
I'm just heading to the airport for a meeting in Yokohama...I'll probably not have time to post my selection & updates until Sunday night...Sorry!!!!!!Have a great weekend everyone!
Safe travels Judithe!
Oh hey! Found one!Selection Post
Tiger's Daughter by Jennifer Ashley
Category #5 ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a werecat shifter
Pages: 324 pages
Fits: Paranormal Romance (GR), Urban Fantasy (GR)
Completion PostCategory #3 ~ 1 Nov: Nat’l Boyfriend Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring your book boyfriend
Pages: 240
Read: 11/17/23
Rated: 4 stars
Review: I read both books and I have to say I still enjoy Kate and Curran but now they have there son, Conlan, which is definitely different because they have to worry about him too. I thought it was funny the they thought they were going to have a peaceful life. Not being part of the world they're use to. Now who would have thought that to be true, not me, hahaha. I still love these two. I think this is going to be another great Kate, Curran and Conlan. This is the life they know and which keeps them going and what they live for. I just hope there's more to come.
Sandra wrote: "Safe travels Judithe!"Thank you! It was fantastic...except for the too long flight delay coming home! LOL!
Judithe wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Safe travels Judithe!"Thank you! It was fantastic...except for the too long flight delay coming home! LOL!"
Glad to hear you're back safe & sound :)
Category #5 ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat Day
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
Pages: 287p
1st Shelf: Urban Fantasy (Page 1)
Fits: mc is a coyote shifter
Christene Paula, Mercy is a coyote shifter not a cat shifter. Coyotes are a little like dogs and wolves.And I don't remember any cat shifters in this one.
Please pick another book.
Selection PostCategory #5 ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a werecat shifter
Pages: 288
Fits: Paranormal Romance (GR)
New Shelf up!Category #6 ~ 22 Nov: Kindness To Animals Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind” in series name, title or author’s name
And Happy Thanksgiving to the US peeps...not sure where we're all from. This year, a national holiday, Labor-Thanksgiving Day in Japan, conveniently falls on the 4th Thursday...so! Thankful to have a day of rest from work. Off to the pottery studio to trim some pieces, then dinner at my daughter's this evening. In between, I'll get us all updated, and pick a book!
Thanks Judithe. Hope you have fun at your daughters. We will be having thanksgiving at my son’s house. I get a break from cooking this year. Hahaha
Shifting Dreams6th Shelf ~ 22 Nov: Kindness To Animals Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind” in series name, title or author’s name
# page: 260
Fits: (2) PNR ~ SOS shelves; shifter character(s)
Completion Post 
5th Shelf ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat Day
Tiger's Daughter
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a werecat shifter
Pages: 324 pages
Fits: Paranormal Romance (GR), Urban Fantasy (GR)
Date finished: 11/20/23 (M-D-Y)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
Sometimes you get caught up with a series, stop looking for new titles, and then something like BSB sends you out looking for a book...
That is the case here. It has been quite a while since I read in this series, so I was a little fuzzy on much of the "before"...but it was still a fine read.
Tiger-girl (and that IS her name) has found her place in Shiftertown, and her mate. She just has to wait for his transition. She's not the only one waiting, unfortunately. Connor has been attracted and protective...but after "nobly" pushing her away until he gains control (he worries he'll hurt her), she shows him she really is tough and he really won't hurt her. Put these two together against the bad guys...well, no doubt about who will win this round.
The question always remains though, what will come next.
I'm looking forward to catching up on a couple before this (they are currently on hold).
Back from non-traditional Thanksgiving (daughter wants to learn to cook a turkey next year! LOL...it is not so easy to find them!). It had the most important elements...plenty of good food and family!Off to read and digest.
How are you doing on your reads? And selections? I hope I didn't miss any!
Christene, if you're still looking for an alternative, I think many of the Kate Daniels work for cat shifter (Curran!!!)
Completion PostCategory #5 ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a werecat shifter
Pages: 288
Fits: Paranormal Romance (GR)
Read: 11/28/23
Rated: 3.5 stars
Review: Wasn't sure what I was going to get since it started strangely but then it became interesting enjoy to complete the story and find out what was going on with these characters. It had some twisted issues and some horrible people as well.
New Shelf up! I think it may be a winning shelf...sadly, not for us, but the game isn't over yet.How are your books going?
Category #7 ~ 29 Nov: Nat’l Mad Hatter Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring an author or character named Alice -or- "Alice" in series name or title
Completion Post
Shifting Dreams
6th Shelf ~ 22 Nov: Kindness To Animals Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind” in series name, title or author’s name
# page: 260
Fits: (2) PNR ~ SOS shelves; shifter character(s)
Date finished: 11/27/23 (M-D-Y)
Rating: ★★★★☆
Thoughts:
This was a surprising and fun find. The town is mainly from seven families, that escaped to the dessert early in US history. After drinking from one of seven springs, they gained the ability to shift. They have a first form, but can shift into a variety of animals. The families are mainly along cat, wolf and bird lines.
This story is a mystery and romance, and shifter Jena Crowe is a widowed mother who has returned home to raise her kids among family. The town is making efforts to revitalize, and one step is hiring its own police chief, Caleb Gilbert...human. Not a popular move among some of the residents, and then a rare, somewhat inexplicable, murder happens. Working together, Jena and Caleb find a chance at happiness together, but have to deal with lots of secrets and challenges first.
It was a really nice read, and I liked the characters and their realness, even with supe elements. There were some twists and turns and fun surprises, so I'll be continuing the series.
Selection Post =
Harmony of Fire
7th Shelf ~ 29 Nov: Nat’l Mad Hatter Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring an author or character named Alice -or- "Alice" in series name or title
# page: 416
Fits: (2) PNR~ GR shelves; character named Alice
Completion PostCategory #4 ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day
Requirement ~ Read a book you got as a freebie, a gift, a library or Kindle unlimited loaner
Pages: 356
Read: 12/1/23
Rated: 4 stars
Review: Have to say I wasn't sure what to expect from this book and this author but I have to say I enjoyed Jacky and her werecat shift. She stands for what she believes in. She as strong character and I will definitely will continue this series.
Selection PostCategory #6 ~ 22 Nov: Kindness To Animals Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind” in series name, title or author’s name
Pages: 266
Fits: Urban Fantasy & has a tiger on the cover
Selection PostCategory #7 ~ 29 Nov: Nat’l Mad Hatter Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring an author or character named Alice -or- "Alice" in series name or title
Pages: 338
Fits: Urban Fantasy & series Alice Worth
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