TART10 - Who needs Rum when there's Wine (1)

[DeeNeez]

Jessica wrote: "Christmas Falls season 1"

Funny I thought we did this task already with the subpar heroes🤣

Ok, I can do this series. I pick book #6 Clausing a Scene

[Diane]

Maybe we could have read the same book last time??

[Diane]

Christmas Falls is good. I will start reading book 1 Grinch Kisses

[Jessica]

I'll read Get Frosted or Ready, Set, Glow! depending on what Skye chooses

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

I can read Ready, Set, Glow!

[Jessica]

It's funny how suddenly having to read 1 book in two days feels like a leasurely amount of time 😂
They're nice and short as well. Can finally catch up on Christmas bingo.

[Diane]

Jessica wrote: "It's funny how suddenly having to read 1 book in two days feels like a leasurely amount of time 😂
They're nice and short as well. Can finally catch up on Christmas bingo."

I know, I feel like I can almost take the evening off!

[DeeNeez]

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Task 21 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series

Team decided Christmas Fall Season 1 series


Clausing a Scene by Casey Cox
Pages: 200 GR (kindle first edition)
How it fits: book #6 from series chosen https://www.goodreads.com/series/3759...
Finished: Nov 21
Rate ⭐️⭐️
Review
Predictable, cheesy, lame.

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

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Task 21 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series

Team decided Christmas Fall Season 1 series
Ready, Set, Glow! Rye Cox
198pg GR
Completed 11/22/24
How it fits. Christmas Fall Season 1 series
rate 3 stars
Very cute Holiday book.

[Diane]

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Task 21 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series

Team decided Christmas Fall Season 1 series


Book: Grinch Kisses
Author: DJ Jamison
Finished: Nov 22
Pages: 212 GR (kindle ed)
How it fits: Book 1 of the series
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: When I picked this book in the series, I read the descriptions of the others and I feel like most of the MCs were mentioned, or made brief appearances in this one. I found that very interesting as it felt like the authors must have mapped out the whole thing before any of them wrote, for the sake of continuity. This one was a cute story of an ex-foster care kid finding a home.

[Jessica]

Completion post: Task 21 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series

Team decided Christmas Falls Season 1 series

Book: Get Frosted by Amy Aislin
Page count: 238 GR
How it fits: Christmas Falls series book 3
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: I liked this but not for the romance which I found lacking. Maybe the couple was too familiar to each other so I didn't feel the magic. That being said I did enjoy the story in general along with the side characters. The banter was fun and lots of Christmas feel good moments.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

You are set to get a new task tomorrow.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 22 - 80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.

Books selected for this task need to be initially published in different decades, though not necessarily sequential. For this task, decades will run 0-9, so 2010 through 2019 is one decade. Make sure to use the initial publication date. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use it, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification. Please include your selected decade in your completion posts.

[Jessica]

Okay not a great task for us. So you guys choose between:

2020 - 2024
2010-2019
2000 - 2009

I will take a different decade

[Diane]

I can read Embrace which is from 2009, would that help?

[Jessica]

I think that would, Thanks Diane! Dee said she's got some new books she wants to read so she'll be happy to have 2020-2024 then Skye do 2010-2019?

[Jessica]

I'm reading Persuasion

[DeeNeez]

Thank you for letting me have 2024!
Sorry for popping in late, but it’s been a very busy day.

I’ll be reading SOS Hotel: No Rest for the Wicked
I am so hooked on this series.

[Jessica]

Completion post: Task 22 - 80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.

Decade: 1810's

Persuasion by Jane Austen
Pages: There are over 7000 editions on this book, so I am taking the earliest published kindle edition visible on the first page of editions which was published October 4th 2009 and is 170 pages
How it fits: published in the 1810's
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Pride and Prejudice is probably the book I've read the most in my life. This book has a lot of similarities but whereas Pride and Prejudice has a plot and focus on romance, this book lacked a plot and instead was a bunch of people visiting each other and having amusing conversations. It felt like a gossip session and was so enjoyable, like sinking your feet into a pair of comfy slippers. There really wasn't any romance since the MCs had very little interaction until the end of the book. I think most people have been talked out of pursuing something we want because of peoples opinions and doubts, so I could really relate to Anne. She was a lovely heroin being smart and kind. Loved it!

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Oh, I didn't expect to get a new task until today. I'm sorry.
Un...
So taken is
1810's
2000's
2020's

so 2010's are okay for me? I can do that.

[DeeNeez]

Don’t forget team, Punk Posse exchange starts tomorrow

[Jessica]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Oh, I didn't expect to get a new task until today. I'm sorry.
Un...
So taken is
1810's
2000's
2020's

so 2010's are okay for me? I can do that."

No problem Skye! Remember we can all take 1 pass per game if we need it. (Though some tasks do require everyone to read at least 1 book.)

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Completion post: Task 22 - 80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.

My Decade 2010-2019
Silver Borne Patricia Briggs
351pg GR
Completed 11/24
How it fits. First Published March 2010
5 stars
I'm really enjoying this series. Nostalgic.
Samuel's wolf in charge, while Samuel is trying to commit suicide.
The romance angle has been it a snails pace, but finally feeling like there is good progress.

[Diane]

Completion post: Task 22 - 80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.

Decade: 2000 - 2009


Book: Embrace
Author: Megan Derr
Finished: Nov 24
Pages: 197 GR (Kindle ed)
How it fits: First published date Oct 2009
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a very different take on a vampire story, which was interesting. Some dark themes for sure, but wrapped up nicely as Megan Derr's stuff usually is. I quite enjoyed.

[DeeNeez]

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Task 22 - 80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades

Decade: 2020- 2029


SOS Hotel: No Rest for the Wicked by Adam Vex
Pages: 214 GR (kindle first edition)
How it fits: published 2024
Finished Nov 24
Rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
OMG… Now we know what Adam’s secret is. What can happen next?! It’s a rollercoaster ride. And I’m still laughing nonstop. It’s crazy, it’s wild, and I hope it never stops.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

You are good to get a new task tomorrow.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task.

As a team, select another team in this challenge. Then each teammate reads two books read by a member of the selected team on or after May 25, 2024 and rated a minimum of 4 stars. Please include a link to the selected team member’s review (preferred) or read shelf in your completion posts. Also include the selected team in your completion posts. No pass for this task.

[DeeNeez]

I vote team 3… MM Readers ☺️
Chase the Rainbow

[Diane]

I was just going to say the same thing. Let's go with them.

[DeeNeez]

And nothing says we can’t read the same book by the same person either🤔

[Diane]

I'm going to read from Amanda's list:

The Player
A Merry Christmas for Art... and His Tentacles

[DeeNeez]

I’m picking from Amanda’s list too.


The Whims of Gods ~ Rated 4, Nov 20

A Merry Christmas for Art... and His Tentacles ~ Rated 4, Oct 31

[DeeNeez]

Hey, Skye…. The Whims of Gods is a post-apocalyptic, dystopia book

"A Howl’s Moving Castle-inspired Science Fantasy M/M Monster Romance set in a post-apocalyptic world with giant monsters"

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

DeeNeez wrote: "Hey, Skye…. The Whims of Gods is a post-apocalyptic, dystopia book

"A Howl’s Moving Castle-inspired Science Fantasy M/M Monster Romance set in a post-apocalyptic world with giant ..."

Ooo, I like dystopia

I started with the first book I could find that I had loaded onto my phone already. Dearest Milton James

I'll take more care picking my second book.

I was saving my pass for one of the tasks during these next few days. I'm gonna be off work and cleaning house. Which would be fine to do audio, but the hubbs is gonna try to talk to me, and it will be stop and go, stop and go. No pass on this task. So I'll try to get them knocked out.

[DeeNeez]

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Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Team picked Chase the Rainbow

Book 1 - I picked from Amanda’s books


The Whims of Gods by Mell R. Bright
Pages: 168 GR (kindle first edition)
How it fits: Rated 4, Nov 20
Finished: Nov 25
Rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
Excellent! Amazing world building of a post apocalyptic Earth destroyed by the giant monsters. But the most amazing was the Beet. The AI that inhabits the mechanical beetle, the moving home of Griffin. Loved how the back history was told via the diary inserts. Overall, great writing, great concept, and a great romance. Looking forward to Jude’s story.

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

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Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Book 1 - I picked from Trio’s books
Dearest Milton James N.R. Walker
228pg GR
4 stars
How it fits: Rated 4, Nov 23
link to Trio's
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
review
Cute. No angst.
No agonizing does he like me. They just blurt it out. No confusion.
Love it.

[Diane]

I finished my first one too. Jessica hasn't checked in since we got the new task, should we be worried??

[Diane]

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Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Team picked: Chase the Rainbow


Book: A Merry Christmas for Art... and His Tentacles
Author: Amy Bellows and Shannon Mae
Pages: 162 GR (Kindle Ed)
How it fits: From Amanda's Read list, rated 4 on Oct 31/24: www.goodreads.com/review/list/6418247...
Finished: Nov 26
Rating: 4 stars
Review: There is just something about Amy Bellows writing that I find particularly charming. Art, the cephalopod shifter is so obviously on the autism spectrum, but Dean is so sweet with him. It's a very cute Christmas story with very low angst.

[Jessica]

Diane wrote: "I finished my first one too. Jessica hasn't checked in since we got the new task, should we be worried??"

No I'm here! I'm reading Awfully Ambrose from Amanda's list I believe. I'll then be reading All Wrapped Up, don't ask me who's list right now 😂

Took me ages to decide, trying to cover multiple challenges at once.

[Diane]

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Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Team picked: Chase the Rainbow


Book: The Player
Author: Lily Morton
Pages: 162 GR (Kindle Ed)
How it fits: From Amanda's Read list, rated 4 on Nov 21: www.goodreads.com/review/list/6418247...
Finished: Nov 26
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review: Lily Morton is an expert at making the clueless MCs seem fun instead of aggravating. Frankie was so sweet yet snarky and Con so loving and deserving. Sweet, sweet story.

[Jessica]

Completion Post: Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Team picked: Chase the Rainbow

Awfully Ambrose by Lisa Henry
Pages: 274 pages
How it fits: Read by Amanda on 3rd August 2024, rated 4 stars.
Finished: 26-Nov
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: This book felt more like a sad and lost boy finding a family to love him, than a normal love story, and it was so endearing. I loved both extrovert acting student Ambrose and introvert science student Liam, but the star of the show was definitely Liam's grandad. I think a bit more alone time between Ambrose and Liam would have made this perfect, but definitely one I could re-read and enjoy just as much, which is my only criteria for 5 stars.

[Jessica]

Completion Post: Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Team picked: Chase the Rainbow

All Wrapped Up by C.F. White
Pages: 252
How it fits: read by Trio November 11th 2024 and rated 4 stars
Finished: 27-Nov
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: This story and the characters felt very real. I'm not a huge fan of age-gap romance but these two were so perfect together and I loved their ending.

[Jessica]

Completions post I'll update as we go.

Diane book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Diane book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

DeeNeez book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
DeeNeez book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Skye book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Skye book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Jessica book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jessica book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Completion Post
Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Team picked Chase the Rainbow

Book 1 - I picked from Amanda’s books


The Whims of Gods by Mell R. Bright
Pages: 168 GR (kindle first edition)
How it fits: Rated 4, Nov 20
link to Amanda's
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...+
Finished: Nov 26
Rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really enjoyed this one, and it wasn't even on my radar at all.
I do really like post apocalyptic. So that was a plus going in.
But the characters were great. The world building was good, I've never seen A Howl’s Moving, so didn't know what to excpect. I look forward to the next book.

[DeeNeez]

Completion Post
Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task

Team picked Chase the Rainbow

Book 2 - I picked from Amanda’s books


A Merry Christmas for Art... and His Tentacles by Amy Bellows
Pages: 162 GR (kindle first edition)
How it fits: Rated 4, Oct 31
Finished Nov 26
Rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
Sweet, funny, adorkable! And some very hot tentacle smex!

[DeeNeez]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I've never seen A Howl’s Moving, so didn't know what to excpect...."

Skye! I can’t believe you’ve never seen it 😱 Howl’s Moving Castle is an anime classic. You need to watch it!

[DeeNeez]

Skye, you need to include a link in How It Fits so Berit can verify your reads

[Jessica]

DeeNeez wrote: "Skye, you need to include a link in How It Fits so Berit can verify your reads"

It might be best to add the review link like Diane has done. I'll still post the completion as soon I'm done with this second book

[Jessica]

To make it easier MountainKat, I'll link to the actual reviews.

The Whims of Gods https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

A Merry Christmas for Art... and His Tentacles https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Dearest Milton James https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

All Wrapped Up https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Awfully Ambrose https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

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