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Selection PostShelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
* For gargoyle(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR gargoyle, GR gargoyles or SOS gargoyle
by E.A. PricePages: 230
Fits: tagged gargoyle 13 times
Carmen, I think the word "green" has to be intact for the book to work not just all the letter present. See this post in the Q&A and the reply immediately after.
Oh ok. I’ll do another search. Thanks
Yes, Deanna is correct.
I've updated my post
Selection PostShelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
Green Cover
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
Selection PostShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
* For shifter(s), read a book found on one of these shelves:
Pages: 322
Fits: picked from the GR Shifter shelf
Completion Post Shelf #2 ~ 15 May: V - "Vernal Equinox" or vampire(s)
Read: 6/7/24
Rated : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Cat and Bone apart nearly five years but they’re feelings for each other hasn’t changed. Just Cat is working with a special agency that happens to kill the undead. Bones comes back and he isn’t planning on letting her go but there’s some definite explaining needed and of course some kick ass moments and sexy time. This was a great book!
Selection PostShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
* 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)
Previous read is Paranormal Steampunk
This read is YA Post Apocalyptic
CompletionShelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
Task: * For gargoyle(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR gargoyle, GR gargoyles or SOS gargoyle
Fits: Found on the GR Gargoyle shelf
Read: 6/1
Rated : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Grayson is a gargoyle who co-owns a security company. He meets Shelby when she brings a cloak for the bride of a wedding that he is running security for. After a picture of the two together, Shelby is targeted by the local wizard council, who want to use her latent witch magic to fuel a massive spell. Grayson then takes the job as Shelby's bodyguard and along the way discovers that she is his mate. The world was well thought out and interesting. The plot moved along at a good pace. Grayson and Shelby made a cute couple, and I enjoyed seeing them get to know one another. I'll continue with the next book in the series. 4 stars
CompletionShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
Task: * For shifter(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR shifter, GR shifters, SOS shifter or SOS were-shifter
Fits: Found on the GR Shifter shelf
Read: 6/10
Rated : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Bexley lost her memories and her ability to shift at 10 when her family was attacked and killed. She was taken in by the Bronzeheart dragon clan. Now old enough to attend the Dark Imaginarium Academy with their son Gage, she is enrolled with the hope that the Academy can help break the spell to return her memories and ability to shift. Gage, Jagger, and Breaker (Bexley's mates and childhood friends) are thrilled to be together with her again and do everything they can to both protect her and support her. I completely enjoyed the story and look forward to continuing the series. If I had to make one criticism, it's that the based on this book and some of the author's other series, she likes to end with some type of cliffhanger. 4 stars
CompletionShelf #3 ~ 22 May: M - "Mardi Gras" or magic
Task: * For magic, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR magic or SOS magic
Fits: Found on the SOS Magic shelf
Read: 6/4
Rated : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Meg is a blood prophet who escapes the compound where she is held and takes refuge in the Lakeside Courtyard working as the courtyard's human liason. What follows is a wonderful tale of Meg learning how to live in the world, the Others of the courtyard learning how to interact with a human, and the intrigue caused by the controller seeking to reacquire his missing asset. Amazing world with the perfect mix of action and humor with a large dose of amazing characters. A must read (and re-read) book. 5 stars
That catches me up. Just couldn't get into any of the magic options that I had, so I decided to use my reread for that option. How are your books going?
CONGRATULATIONS, Busy Book Bees!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'V'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Completion PostShelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
Green Cover
Read: June 10 2024
Rating: 3 stars
Review:This was an interesting read. A young girl pretending to be a boy so she could live on the streets as she had left home at 13 because he father disowned her because she was a necromancer and he was a vicar. The time setting was late 1880s in London. Interesting twist with Frankenstein. I really liked the side characters of Seth and Gus . The ending sets up for the next one in the story.
Completion PostShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
* 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)
Previous read is Paranormal Steampunk
This read is YA Post Apocalyptic
Read: June 11 2024
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review:Reread 12 years later and after watching the movie a few times. I really enjoyed this much more the second time around and it could very well be that I had the movie to draw from for the characters. There are scenes that stood out in both the book and movie for me Rue and the wildflowers, Peeta and the mud, the trackers nest. I was so impressed with how skillful Katniss was with hunting and being in nature and using all her senses to stay alert and alive. Well written and a great book for all to read.
Congratulations on the stamp Busy Book Bees!
Completion PostShelf #4 ~ 29 May: G - "Green" or gargoyle(s)
by E.A. PricePages: 230
Read: 6/12/24
Rated: 3.5 stars
Review: Wasn’t sure what to think but this was a good start. It was well written and enjoyable. I think less of the fat shaming I could do without. Hopefully the next book will give more insight to the forgotten or maybe lost ones and someone will stop being a jealous 🤬 hahaha
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
Selection Post
* For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)
#7 in series currently in progress of reading
Selection PostShelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
* For fae, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR fae or SOS fae
Qualifies: in the GR fae shelf
CONGRATULATIONS, Busy Book Bees!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'G'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Busy Book Bees!
Woohoo! Stamps! Thanks ladies :-)
Completion PostShelf #5 ~ 5 June: S - "Spring Break" or shifter(s)
Pages: 322
Read: 6/19/24
Rated: 4.5 stars
Review: Spiral mess!
Still love these shifters. They have such a great connection. There’s loyalty, protection, love and respect but also when someone tries to mess with that, then the a$$ whipping that comes is so much fun to read.
Ally was definitely a smart mouth but she was not taking crap from anyone. I really enjoyed her and Derren together. Their banter was fun but also hot. Not sure if they even knew what was coming. They both have pent up anger that is definitely understandable. If people love you they should believe you and protect you. Well some did learn that lesson the hard way.
Completion PostShelf 3 Magic shelf
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
found on GR Magic shelf
Read: June 19
Rated: 4 stars
Review: I enjoyed this reread. There was much that I had forgotten. I really like the idea of the vampires being piloted. Such a neat way of presenting vampires. Not typical shifters or shapechangers. A more gritty story, very enjoyable.
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 Post
* For jacket, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR cover love or SOS cover-leather-lace
on SOS cover-leather-lace shelf
Selection PostShelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
* For fae, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR fae or SOS fae
Found on GR fae shelf - tagged 3x
CONGRATULATIONS, Busy Book Bees!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'M' and 'S'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamps BBB!
Completion PostShelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
* For fae, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR fae or SOS fae
by Sharon Lynn FisherFound on GR fae shelf - tagged 3x
Read: June 23
Rating: 3 stars
Review
A retelling of Jane Erye. I cant really compare this to the original as I havent read it. This was an interesting story. Jane was a teacher at a orphanage. She taught young girls in witchcraft. I thought it was well done but yet the ending felt rushed. There were supernatural elements of ghosts & fae. Was interesting to reading about poison gardens.
Completion PostShelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
Read: 6/25/24
Rated : 4 stars
Review : Magic mess!
Well the deal wasn't what anyone excepted since Luella isn't easy to deal with because she's not one for keeping her mouth quiet. King Eldas for sure didn't think that he would get a future wife as Luella. She's just a good hearted person, smart and at times she's fiesty. Eldas and Luella become basically a team to help both sides their world. Things become twisted but some decisions need to be made. This was fun and also entertaining.
Selection PostShelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacket
* For "Jasmine", read a book with a white cover; author or character named Jasmine; or jasmine in the title or series name
Fits: Found in the shelf: GR cover love
Completion PostShelf #6 ~ 12 June: (Spring) "Forward" or fae
* For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)
#7 in series currently in progress of reading
Read: June 16
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Matti has found her mom, defeated her evil aunt, saved her future mil, and fallen in love with her elf assassin. Now she just needs to get rid of the pesky bounty on her head that has an entire assassin's guild out to get her. This was another fun adventure in the Legacy of Magic series. Matti and Saralevi make a great couple, and it is fun to watch them settling into their relationship with each other. As with the other books in the series, it is a good blend of action and humor. Definitely recommend the series. 4 stars
This week has been crazy for me, so I missed posting the call on Wednesday.Shelf #8 ~ 26 June: Q - "Quicken" or queen
Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For "Quicken", read a recently released book you've been waiting for impatiently or a quick, light read (a book with 200-299 pages)
* For queen, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR fantasy royalty, GR paranormal royalty or SOS fairytale
Also, Rosina, did you select a book for week 7 yet?
Completion Post - Shelf #8 ~ 26 June: Q - "Quicken" or queen* For "Quicken", read a recently released book you've been waiting for impatiently or a quick, light read (a book with 200-299 pages)
Pages: 238
Read: June 30 2024
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was a quick listen. Was enjoyable but I felt there was much for world building. Why are the shifter groups warring? How do the vampires fit in? Ari has been caged all her life and is a pit fighter. She has been abused and used all her life. She is rescued by werewolf M aximus and is thrown into a different world. This is a reverse harem with 4 males. The 4 males are hot, diverse and alphas from 4 different packs (wolves, dragons, bears & panthers). It is discovered that she is the last of the Silver Shifters, one is born every 100 years. Not sure if i will continue with the series at this point.
Selection PostShelf #7 ~ 19 June: J - "Jasmine" or jacket
* For jacket, read a book found on one of these shelves: SOS cover-leather-lace
Selection PostShelf #8 ~ 26 June: Q - "Quicken" or queen
* For "Quicken", read a recently released book you've been waiting for impatiently or a quick, light read (a book with 200-299 pages)
Pages: 279
CONGRATULATIONS, Busy Book Bees!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
Congratulations on the stamp BBB!
Shelf #9 ~ 3 July: P - "Pruning" or paranormal romanceRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For "Pruning", read a book in a series you've started, but let get away from you (more than 3 books in the series left TBR) or a book you put on your TBR list a year or more ago
* For PNR, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR PNR or
SOS PNR
I am about 50% done with my current read for shelf J and then will find one for the new shelf.Today I had major dental surgery and will be recovering over the weekend. I had IV sedation and it was 5 hours. 7 extractions, 2 fillings and a cleaning..
Also if Shelf L is called next week we will have a chance for 5 in line.... So will look for a book to have it ready to go...
Happy 4th of July to the US.
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