R25: Team #11 ~ We11-Read Be11es and a Cat ~ Winning Team

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo Selection Post ~ Shelf #9 ~ P is for PNR


Book: Reaper by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 374
How it fits: shelved on GRs 63x for ‘paranormal-romance’

[Lis]

Sorry for the delay in the review just having a difficult time reviewing the book because I really wanted to like it and parts of it were really good. Other parts just disappointed… This is the first NetGalley arc I may not submit a review for because the author writes good books and this may be my personal take on the dark romance genre. Who knows… it could have just been my mood at the time of reading this one.

[Marisa]

No need to be sorry, Lis, and I totally understand about dark romance gnere (not my cup of tea...)

[Marisa]

Lis wrote: "SOS R25 Bingo Selection Post ~ Shelf #9 ~ P is for PNR


Book: Reaper by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 374
How it fits: shelved on GRs 63x for ..."

I hope you like it, I'm eagerly waiting for the next book in the series, that is published this month.

[Marisa]

Selection Post
Shelf 9: P
Book: String of Tears by Dale Mayer
Pages: 326
Pruning: Read 2 books in the series and there are 23 books pending (I'm a bit behind)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sarah don't forget to request your Q stamp :)

[Lis]

Completion Post ~ SOS R25 Bingo Shelf #9 ~ P is for Paranormal Romance

Title/Author: Reaper by Suzanne Wright
Series: Dark in You #8
Date Read: 7/10/2024
Shelf: 9 ~ P is for PNR
How it fits: shelved on GRs 63x for 'paranormal romance'
Pages: 374
Rating: ★★★★☆

Review: Not sure how it happened, but I somehow got behind on this series and I really missed it. This is one of those snarky character series with tough female characters, where everyone banters but has each other's backs when it counts. The species of demon also plays into their personalities and characteristics are written in fun. This book follows Piper, a Nightmare demon who discovers that Levi, one of Knox's enforcers, is her anchor and maybe could be more. Problem is Levi is the ex-boyfriend of her nasty a$$ stepsister and that brings a whole lot of drama to play into their budding relationship as they get to know each other. The other problem is a serial killer that targets mothers is back from Levi's past and he and the team are hunting it down before it kills again. Like the world that SW has created and being back with all the zany players. The Imps are especially quirky. Nothing that I really disliked about this book other than Celeste, the evil stepsister got too much page time that really does not add much value to the story. Good news, there are two more books ready to read in the series. Listened in audio and the narration is good.

[Lis]

I think we are racing for Bingo! Shelf C. Yikes!!

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo Selection Post ~ Shelf #10 - C is for Cleanup



Book: The Noose of a New Moon by Helen Harper
Pages: 210
How it fits? TBR book published Feb 4, 2021 over 2 years ago

[Marisa]

Yes, we're racing for bingo! But... we have to fill all our stamps

[Marisa]

Completion Post
Shelf 9: P
Book: String of Tears by Dale Mayer
Pages: 326
Pruning: Read 2 books in the series and there are 23 books pending (I'm a bit behind)
Read: 07/07/2024
Rating: ★★★★½



Review

I've enjoyed deeply this book, and I've kept on reading eagerly to know what happened next. I couldn't imagine the end for sure, but it fit quite well to the book and the series. You don't really need to have read the other books in the series, because the only connection are a couple of characters which appear from time to time. This is a paranormal book, but not due to mythical creatures, but psychical powers (as could be, for example, Kay Hooper's Bishop series). So yes, I'll read more in the series.

[Sarah]

Sorry for the belated updates! Work has been a mess and I've been exhausted once I get home.

I'll request our Q stamp now and post the shelf announcement.

[Sarah]

Shelf #10 ~ 10 July: C - "Clean" or cyberpunk
Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...

* For "clean", clean off your TBR shelves and read a book published 2 or more years ago

* For cyberpunk, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR cyberpunk or SOS cyberpunk

[Marisa]

I hope you're better now at work.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Be11es!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Q'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Marisa]

Thank you, Steph

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congratulations on the stamp We11-read Be11es and the Cats!

[Lis]

Completion Post ~ SOS R25 Bingo Shelf #10 ~ C is for Clean up


Title/Author: The Noose of a New Moon by Helen Harper
Series: Wolfbrand #1
Date Read: 7/13/2024
Shelf: 10 ~ C is for Clean up
How it fits: TBR book published 2/4/2021, over 2 years ago
Pages: 210
Rating: ★★★☆☆

Review: This is book 1 of a spin-off from Helen Harper’s Firebrand by Helen Harper series and follows one of the side characters Devereau Webb. Webb is somewhat of a shady character as he was more or less a kind of crime lord of an underground gang. When his niece was terminally ill with leukemia, he made several attempts to negotiate with supernaturals to bite to cure. This was a no go since biting underaged children and infecting them with Lycanthropy is not permitted. So he tricked werewolves into infecting himself 4 different times to become a werewolf. Flash forward to this book and he is a super lycan that is not a part of the 4 clans in the city. Trying to navigate his new place in the supernatural society with the help of Scarlet, a sexy vampire he crushes on. He comes across an illegally turned girl that has just brutally murdered two people. His protective uncle side kicks in as he tries to protect her and uncover who is responsible for her change and finds a much deeper plan beyond the girl at play. The good: really enjoyed Webbs perspective and his intention of trying to do good even though his way is probably not the best way. He really should have tried to enlist DC Bellamy’s help, but he’s a take charge/ the ends justify the means kind of guy. Overall enjoyed the read, and plan to read the next. I listened in audio.

[Marisa]

Thank you, Sandra

[Lis]

Thanks for the stamp!!

[Marisa]

Selection Post
Shelf 10: C
Book: At Any Cost by Andrea Kane
Pages: 375
Clean: Published in March 22, 2022

[Lis]

How’s the reading going?

Team 3 is still working on shelf Q & P so the race for Bingo is still on.

[Marisa]

I'm expecting to finish my book tomorrow, so I would have filled all the shelves then.

[Lis]

Happy reading!! I think we are looking at 4 shelves before bingo.

[Sarah]

I'm still reading and I apologize for being so behind. Waiting for those books from the library instead of just picking something new was my biggest mistake. Work is really making me struggle too. I'm hoping to catch up soon. I'm audiobooking Queen of Air and Darkness and I'm over half way through Gold.

[Lis]

Adding audio version so you can keep two going is smart. Keep going!! You got this!!

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo Selection Post ~ Shelf #11 - U is for UF



Book: Licence To Howl by Helen Harper
Pages: 246
How it fits? Shelved ‘Urban-fantasy’ 29x on GR shelf

[Marisa]

Completion Post
Shelf 10: C
Book: At Any Cost by Andrea Kane
Pages: 375
Clean: Published in March 22, 2022
Read: 17/07/2024
Rating: ★★★½



Review

I've liked this book although I've found some thing obvious and I felt to say: "But don't you see it?". It's more suspense than romance, although Ryan and Claire's story advance a lot. As usual, I find entertaining the author's writing, and I intend to keep on reading the series (not in order, of course, but...)

[Marisa]

Selection Post
Shelf 11: U
Book: Viper by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 428
Urban Fantasy: Shelved 2 times as urban-fantasy

[Lis]

Shelf U gives several teams 4 in a row, but no additional Bingos!

We are still just in a race with Team 3 for Bingo.

Happy Reading Be11es!!

[Marisa]

Good! Let's hope we can stay in the race.

[Sarah]

Hi! I think it would be best for me to step out of the challenge. Unfortunately I just don’t think I’ll catch up and I don’t want to hold the team back further. I have had such a wonderful time playing this game with you both and hope to team up with you guys again in the future!

[Marisa]

Hi, Sarah. Sorry to hear it, it has been a pleasure to play with you (and have you as captain), and I hope you work is less hectic soon (and you can enjoy your reading, and keep on the series you have started and wanted to continue).

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I've messaged Steph to let her know.

[Lis]

Sarah wrote: "Hi! I think it would be best for me to step out of the challenge. Unfortunately I just don’t think I’ll catch up and I don’t want to hold the team back further. I have had such a wonderful time pla..."

Sorry to hear this… I hope your work gets less hectic and you can enjoy reading again soon. Thanks for captaining our team. Take care! and

[Lis]

Completion Post ~ SOS R25 Bingo Shelf #11 ~ U is for Urban Fantasy


Title/Author: Licence To Howl by Helen Harper
Series: Wolfbrand #2
Date Read: 7/22/2024
Shelf: #1 - Urban Fantasy
How it fits: shelved 'urban-fantasy' 29x on GR shelf
Pages: 246
Rating: ★★★★☆

Review: Glad I continued with this Helen Harper Firebrand spinoff... Devereau is asked to become a secret member of Britain's MI6. First real assignment, he is sent to Rome to do some sleuthing. Lucky for him, Scarlet is also in Rome to purchase an antique ring supposedly with power to tell the future and the past. But he encounters a much larger problem when he doesn't pay proper respect to the residing pack and leader. With Scarlet in hand, they set off to meet Rome's society and uncover who is the terroristic threat. I think this series really hits its stride with this book. Devereau's unorthodox methods and intelligence actually start to shine. I know its been a couple of years since this book was released, but I hope HH plans to revisit this character and we get another edition in the Wolfbrand series. Listened to the audio and it was another good listen.

[Marisa]

Completion Post
Shelf 11: U
Book: Viper by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 428
Urban Fantasy: Shelved 2 times as urban-fantasy
Read: 21/07/2024
Rating: ★★★★



Review

A dark world, as usual, with a dark (due to the characters) and sweet love story. It's curious to see the involvement of some characters which appear in the Bible, but not in their usual role. Perhaps a bit slower than other books in the series, but entertaining anyway (if you like demons and fallen angels, of course). It's one of the few series I'm up to date, so I'm waiting eagerly for the next one.

[Lis]

Sandra wrote: "I've messaged Steph to let her know."

Hi Sandra, should we request a stamp for Shelf 11 - U? Or hold tight for now?

[Marisa]

Yes, please, that not only U we could claim.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hey ladies, sorry to hear Sarah has left. One of you can do that at your convenience. Since we're at the end of the game, we won't look for a replacement to cover the missing reads/reviews, we'll accept the request after the two of you have read and reviewed for each shelf.

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo ~ Team 11 ~ We11-Read Be11es and a Cat

Shelf #11 ~ U: Completed 2/2 Complete ~ Stamp Request

Marisa - Viper by Suzanne Wright 7/22/2024 ★★★★☆ Review

Lis - Licence To Howl by Helen Harper 7/22/2024 ★★★★☆ Review

[Lis]

@Marisa. Trying to request our U stamp. Something is missing from my coding so updating now. It’s been a while since I’ve been a captain

[Steph, Serious series addict]

No worries, hun, I've got ya covered.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, We11-Read Be11es!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'U'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo ~ Team 11 ~ We11-Read Be11es and a Cat

Shelf #10 ~ C: Clean up 2/2 Complete ~ Stamp Request

Marisa - At Any Cost by Andrea Kane 7/17/2024 ★★★★1/2
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Lis - The Noose of a New Moon by Helen Harper 7/13/2024 ★★★☆☆
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo ~ Team 11 ~ We11-Read Be11es and a Cat

Shelf #9~ P: Paranormal Romance - 2/2 Complete ~ Stamp Request

Marisa - String of Tears by Dale Mayer 7/7/2024 ★★★★1/2
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Lis - Reaper by Suzanne Wright 7/10/2024 ★★★★☆
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo ~ Team 11 ~ We11-Read Be11es and a Cat

Shelf #7 ~ J: Jasmine or Jacket - 2/2 Complete ~ Stamp Request

Marisa - The Waiting Game by Jayne Ann Krentz 6/23/2024 ★★1/2☆☆
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Lis - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas 6/27/2024 ★★★★☆
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lis]

SOS R25 Bingo ~ Team 11 ~ We11-Read Be11es and a Cat

Shelf #5 ~ S: Shifter 2/2 Complete ~ Stamp Request

Marisa - Mind Changer by James White 6/72024 ★★★★½
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Lis - Wolfsong by T.J. Klune 6/15/2024 ★★★☆☆
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lis]

Steph wrote: "No worries, hun, I've got ya covered."
Thanks. Think I got them all.

[Marisa]

Lis wrote: "@Marisa. Trying to request our U stamp. Something is missing from my coding so updating now. It’s been a while since I’ve been a captain"

Thank you! I was waiting yesterday (and sleeping when you've begun with stamps ;) )