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R25: Team #8 ~ Shelf Indulgence
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Completion Post~ Shelf #3 ~ 22 May: M - "Mardi Gras" or magic 
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
Pages: 317 pages
Read: 05/28/24
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
How it fits: dark green cover and shelved as magic 323 times
I almost put it aside after very dull first half of a book. Emily's diary entries were academic and boring. Hated the footnotes when listening in an audiobook format.
I just didn't enjoy Emily's character. I understand that she was written purposely as neurodiverse character but she was just so dull.
What kept me reading were the fantastic side characters and the overall setting of remote wintery scandic village at the end of the world. And the fairies of course. Poe was just adorable.
Also, didn't get the romance between Wendell and Emily at all. Fortunately, this was a very minor side plot.
Overall an OK read. Maybe I just had high expectations as the book has got very much praise lately.
Im going to change my books for the recent book choice and the free space. I can't get into either of them. :(
Shelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For "green", read a book with "green" in the author's name, title or series or a book with a green cover
* For gargoyle(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR gargoyle, GR gargoyles or SOS gargoyle
I finished both books and will post them tonight as well as pick a book for Shelf #4
Book Selection ~ Shelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s) Requirement ~ For gargoyle(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR gargoyle, GR gargoyles or SOS gargoyle
Heart of Stone by Christine Warren
Pages: 320 pages
How it fits: shelved as gargoyles 63 times
Selection ~ Shelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)Requirement ~ For gargoyle(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR gargoyle, GR gargoyles or SOS gargoyle
The Gargoyle Gets His Girl/ Kristen Painter
Pages:356
On GR Gargoyle list
Selection post#3 ~ 22 May: M - "Mardi Gras" or magic
For "Mardi Gras", read a book with a purple, green or yellow cover; 'carnival' in the title or series name; or author's initials M.G
The Quiet Ones/Betsy Reavley
50% violet cover
Pages:227
5/31/24
4 stars
Review:
This was my first book by this author. It is one twisted tale with surprises. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it for readers. As a warning it might not be best for sensitive people. I really liked that the twist near the end, I did not see it coming. I would recommend this book for a certain audience.
Completion PostShelf: Free Space
Book- Of Moons and Monsters
Date Finished : May 30, 2024
Pages- 335 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review- So, so good!
This book is so great! I absolutely loved it and will begin book 2 as soon as possible! I was and am hooked! I need more! 😫 This storyline is so different from most books I have read, and I have read a lot of them! The world building is spot on, and the character building is as well! The main character is a BA, and she is very intelligent and self-aware! The male characters are absolutely great and very respectful! I highly recommend this book!
Completion PostShelf #3 ~ 22 May: M - "Mardi Gras" or magic
Book- Evermore
Pages- 324 pages, Kindle Edition
Date Finished: May 29, 2024
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review- Awesome story
Awesome story! I don't think I have read a look like this one. It is pretty unique beginning to end. The story building was well-thought-out And the character building was awesome! I will definitely be reading more by this author in the future. The entire way you are kept on your toes, the main character is Living in a world filled With mental and emotional chaos. And by the end You feel at peace for the main character.
Selection postShelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
Book:
Author: Randi Cooley Wilson
Pages: 327 pages, Kindle Edition
How it fits: shelved 17 times as gargoyles
Hi Stephanie, could you please add completion date to your last reviews posted.
Skandia wrote: "Hi Stephanie, could you please add completion date to your last reviews posted." Sorry! Yes ma'am!
Completion PostShelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
Book- Revelation
Pages- Kindle Edition, 327 pages
Finished: June 1, 2024
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review- Love ❤️
I love this book! I love how protective Asher is of Eve! I just love the characters all of them! This book is so very good! Every character had very different personalities and were very unique to themselves. The world building was good as well! I'm very excited to read book two! I am going to have to read more books by this author! If this book is anything to go off of, then I am in for some good reading!
Stephanie wrote: "Skandia wrote: "Hi Stephanie, could you please add completion date to your last reviews posted." Sorry! Yes ma'am!"
Stephanie, you need a date on your Free Space review as well :)
Completion Post~ Shelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s) Requirement ~ For gargoyle(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR gargoyle, GR gargoyles or SOS gargoyle
Heart of Stone by Christine Warren
Pages: 320 pages
How it fits: shelved as gargoyles 63 times
Read: 06/02/24
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
In order to fight the evil taking over the world, a Guardian must be awaken. Ordinary and socially awkward museum docent Ella accidently does just that while fighting off an assault and releasing the magic she really doesn't want to use.
So together they go on a quest to banish the evil.
Good old school paranormal romance with some serious spice and gargoyle shifter. Quick and easy read.
CONGRATULATIONS, Shelf Indulgence!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'M'.
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Completion Post~ Shelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
Requirement ~ For gargoyle(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR gargoyle, GR gargoyles or SOS gargoyle
The Gargoyle Gets His Girl/ Kristen Painter
Pages:356
On GR Gargoyle list
6/1/24
2 stars
Review:
This is the 3rd in the Nocturne falls mysteries. This was not my favorite. I did not care for the 2 main characters. They both seemed flat and not at all charming( the reason I read these books). The plot seemed to drag, it did pick up towards the end. Frankly if it wasn’t for this challenge, I wouldn’t have finished it. I may try the next in the series, but not for awhile.
Congratulations on the stamp Shelf Indulgence!
Sandra wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Skandia wrote: "Hi Stephanie, could you please add completion date to your last reviews posted." Sorry! Yes ma'am!"
Stephanie, you need a date on your Free Space review as well :)"
Sorry life is busy and my brain is scattered! I fixed it :)
No worries Stephanie :)
Selection postShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
Book: Spiral of Need
Author: Suzanne Wright
Pages: 322 pages, Kindle Edition
How it fits: shelved 321 times as shifters
Shelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For "Spring Break", take a break from the last genre you read and read something different (try to stay within the fantasy genre with an appropriate sub-genre)
* For shifter(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR shifter, GR shifters, SOS shifter or SOS were-shifter
Book Selection ~ Shelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s) Requirement ~ For shifter(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR shifter, GR shifters, SOS shifter or SOS were-shifter
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Pages: 410 pages
How it fits: shelved 236 times as shifters
Completion PostShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
Book- Spiral of Need
Pages- 322 pages, Kindle Edition
Finished: June 6, 2024
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐
Review- Good book just not my cup of tea.
Spiral of need is good 👍 if you're into a book that is about constantly having Turmoil and a relationship that is obvious where it's going by the 2nd character, and can't get behind themselves enough to see it. This book isn't my favorite. I have read a lot of books that are similar. This book felt very much like all the others and just had different fillers. As in the same stenciled outline ,but the shirt color was different. I'm just reading way too many books that are not this way recently for me to give it more than three stars. I recommend this book to those who like the typical shifter book.
CONGRATULATIONS, Shelf Indulgence!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'FS' and 'G'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamps Shelf Indulgence!
Shelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s) Requirement ~ For shifter(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR shifter, GR shifters, SOS shifter or SOS were-shifter
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Pages: 410 pages
How it fits: shelved 236 times as shifters
Read: 06/09/2024
Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
First fantasy / PNR book by romance author Ali Hazelwood and she did very well.
I don't think I have ever read a story about arranged marriage between vampire and werewolf. Such an interesting setting with great leading couple. Misery is probably one of my favorite PNR heroines lately and deserved her happy ending.
Shelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or faeRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)
* For fae, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR fae or SOS fae
Book Selection ~ Shelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or faeRequirement ~ For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)
The King's Queen by K.M. Shea
Pages: 446 pages
How it fits: Gate of Myth and Power #3
Book Selection ~ Shelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or faeRequirement ~ For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)
Pineapple Mystery Box
Page 284
#2 Pineapple Port Mysteries Series
I will post my next book tonight! sorry, we have been going nonstop !
Completion PostShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
Requirement ~ For shifter(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR shifter, GR shifters, SOS shifter or SOS were-shifter
Soul Taken/Patricia Briggs
6/15/24
389 pages
Shelved 128 as shifters
4 stars
Review:
I really enjoy these Mercy Thompson books. She is a badass. I love all the characters even Bonarata, he is definitely going to be trouble. In this book we learn some of the back story of some of the characters and I really enjoyed that. I will definitely read the next one Winter Lost.
Selection postShelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
Book:The Warrior Midwife
Author: E.P. Bali
Pages: 335 pages, Kindle Edition
How it fits: shelved 78 times as fae
Completion post~ Shelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
Requirement ~ For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)
The King's Queen by K.M. Shea
Pages: 446 pages
How it fits: Gate of Myth and Power #3
Read: 06/19/2024
Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Last book in series, problems solved, threats to all supernaturals living in Magiford eliminated and a predictable happy ending to Chloe and Noctus story.
I liked Chloe as a character. She came to accept and learn her abilities step by step not suddenly turned from the shy bookstore clerk to superhero. Her self doubt and learning her magic through mistakes was more plausible.
I really like the world author created and happy to discover there are many more series taking place in the same universe.
Completion PostShelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
Book-
Pages- 335 pages, Kindle Edition
Finished: June 17, 2024
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review-Amazing book
This is the best book I have read in a long time! I was captivated from the beginning ! The main character was a bad a** I absolutely loved her ❤️! Her character building was absolute perfection! The story building was top-notch! This book will keep you hooked from the first word to the last and make you want the next! I very much recommend reading this book!
CONGRATULATIONS, Shelf Indulgence!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'S'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Shelf Indulgence!
Shelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacketRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For "Jasmine", read a book with a white cover; author or character named Jasmine; or jasmine in the title or series name
* For jacket, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR cover love or SOS cover-leather-lace
Selection postShelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacket
Book: Fallen
Author: Lauren Kate
Pages: 466 pages, Kindle Edition
How it fits: shelved 81 times as cover-love
Selection postShelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacket
Book:Fangirl
Author: Rainbow Rowell
Pages: 483 pages, Kindle Edition
How it fits: on the GR cover love
Book Selection ~ Shelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacketRequirement ~ For jacket, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR cover love or SOS cover-leather-lace
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Pages: 320 pages
How it fits: Shelved as Cover Love 3 times
Completion Post~ Shelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
Requirement ~ For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)
Pineapple Mystery Box
Page 284
#2 Pineapple Port Mysteries Series
6/20/24
4 stars
Review:
This book, second in the Pineapple Port series was enjoyable. The characters are wacky and fun, I do enjoy them. Charlotte, age 26, lives in the retirement community named Pineapple Port. She has decided she wants to be a private eye and Seamus is mentoring her. He is Uncle to Declan (Charlotte’s boyfriend) and is becoming one of my favorite characters. I love this wacky book and will be continuing on with the series.
Completion PostShelf Shelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacket
Book- Fallen
Pages- 466 pages, Kindle Edition
Finished: June 23, 2024
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review-Great book!
Great book! This was a slow burn kind of read. The kind where it starts out alright and is great by the end. The main character thinks she is crazy. The people around her are hiding a lot! Buy the end, some things are answered, and others are not. This book was a really good read an I recommend it!
Completion Post ~ Shelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacketRequirement ~ For jacket, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR cover love or SOS cover-leather-lace
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Pages: 320 pages
How it fits: Shelved as Cover Love 3 times
Finished: June 24, 2024
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmospheric , haunting, beautiful and confusing. What a beautifully written time-travel fantasy. I am a sucker for books that make me see the story roll like a movie in my head. This one played out in colors and emotions that were so real like I was in the movie theater watching the film.
I did guess the twist and the ending pretty early on but that didn't interfere with the enjoyment of June's journey. The confusion about the time travel threads and how it came together took away the star from my rating as I am confused still.
But it was so well and beautifully written book that I don't even mind that much.
CONGRATULATIONS, Shelf Indulgence!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'F'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
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You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'V'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
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