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Doesn't book have to be more than 150 pages??
Diane wrote: "Doesn't book have to be more than 150 pages??"Diane I could kiss you. Yes it does!
I am reading Out of Time, Into You
Jessica wrote: "Diane wrote: "Doesn't book have to be more than 150 pages??"Diane I could kiss you. Yes it does!
I am reading Out of Time, Into You"
Jessica, that one has over 591 Ratings. I think that is what we are looking at correct? Not the Reviews? Or do I only need to worry about Reviews?
OOPS, nevermind, just re-read the category she gave us. All good!
Jessica wrote: "Im the spirit of Spooky season I'm reading The BayouOnly 149 pages so should be done by tomorrow"
Diane is right, this challenge requires a minimum of 150 pages (kindle 1st Edition pages)
I was really hoping to get NTY author before this category.But oh well, i'll have to pick a new NTY author.
I'm reading Secrets & Sake 299pg GR
Made Physical Therapy go by quickly. But I swear most of my hour and half PT appointment was spent listening to a long sex scene.
Completion PostTask 3 - 6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews.
Secrets & Sake 299pg GR
How it fits: 112 reviews
Finished Oct 1
Rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: Not a bad start to a series. I liked it.
I flagged once. Don't like the break up to realized what a mistake you made the next day. But it needed to happen for the credenda to work. Ended with the set up for another book.
I didn't know what to expect, as it was my first book by the author. I'll be reading more.
Just finished Out of Time, Into You and Jay Bell has me in tears yet again. Need some time to digest before I post
Completion PostTask 3 - 6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews
Book: A Taste of Danger
Author: Morgan Brice
Pages: 234 GR (Kindle Ed)
How it fits: 70 reviews
Finished: Oct 17
Rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: The story was good, even though it takes place in a series of hers I had never read before. The other characters were nice. I find, though that the MCs do a lot of inner monologue-ing, which I eventually found tiresome.
Completion Post Task 3: Fewer than 500 reviews
Out of Time, Into You by Jay BellPage numbers with source: 397 GR Kindle 1st
How book qualified: 130 reviews
Date Completed. 17/10/2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: Wow. I could gush about this book for ages but will try to keep it short. Reggie is black, queer and proud of both. Now in the 1950's, those things he is so free to be now could get him killed. He meets Daniel and their relationship is so magical. Jay does a really great job of talking about the issues of the times but still keeping the story light and heartwarming. The scene with the police raid on the gay bar truly filled me with fear more than any horror, and I'm so glad of how far we've come as a society. The ending to me was perfect and had me weeping but in a good way.
Sorry I over slept this morning. I have about an hour left on my book. 😉
Completion PostTask 3 - 6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews
Kapowie! by Marshall Thornton
Pages: 230 GR (kindle first edition)
How it fits: Under 500 reviews. ..only 6 reviews
Finished Oct 18
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Noah has a new love interest! Well, no Javier this time. Noah volunteers to help Louis cater a reunion TV show which Marc was a teenager in. So the whole gang is there, well not Leon. From the being of this filming things are fishy. And the weirdness abounds as the night progresses to the killing of the main star. And as usual, there are many twists to the plot. Great read, though I was disappointed no Javier appearance.
Completion links for Task 3Skye https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Diane https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jessica https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Dee https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Here is your next task!Task 4 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Every teammates reads a book numbered 1 or lower in a numbered series listed on GR. Teammates can read the same or different series. Please include the series and number in your completion posts.
Ooo. Maybe this task will give me motivation to read one of the books for my group at work. (They don't read mm, so it's not as easy for me to participate) Plus they get most of their rec's from TikTok. I try to do a book with them every 10th book or so.The Chase 368 pg GR
I'm gonna give it a try.
We've done amazing so far but don't worry if you can't finish books on weekends Skye. I doubt any team will be able to complete a task every two days for the whole challenge.
Completion Post Task 4: First book in a series
Where Foxes Say Goodnight by Sam BurnsPage numbers with source: 231 GR Kindle 1st
How book qualified: Sleeping Foxes #1
Date Completed. 19/10/2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: This was a light, feel good story though I think it could have been longer and more fleshed out. I also feel like the mystery element to this story was completely unnecessary. Even so, I loved all the characters and I had a good time.
Omg, Why didn't I think of that.I could have read Where Foxes Say Goodnight
which I'm going to read for another challenge.
I'm a bone head.
Oh well. I'm almost done with my pick. I'll finish before my hubby gets back from a football game.
Completion Post Task 4: First book in a seriesThe Chase by Elle Kennedy
Page numbers with source: 368pg GR
How book qualified Briar U #1
Date Completed. 10/19
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review It was good.
Narrator was really good.
It won't stick with me as memorable, but there were some really fun scenes.
I was entertained, and it was definitely worth the read, or listen as I did in this case.
Completion postTask 4 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
His Mate By Vengeance by Mel Aitchess
Pages: 156 GR ( kindle first edition)
How it fits: first book in the Lunetti Pack
Finished Oct 20
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Enemies to lovers, but more of Hate to Love. Full of hot chemistry and denial. An assassin vampire and a mafia enforcer wolf shifter. Interesting world building with New Trinity. A city territorially divided by werewolves, vampires, and witches. Overall I really enjoyed it. There are lots of unanswered questions to the mystery, but appears to be the story arc thread for this series. We will be learning more with the next book I’m sure. Nice start of the new series
Completion postTask 4 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task
Book: Nelson & MacIlwraith
Author: K. Sterling
Pages: 283 GR ( kindle edition)
How it fits: first book in the Moon Murder Mysteries
Finished Oct 20
Rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Review: I found this one really quite fascinating. Nelson and Nox are very different characters, but fit really well together. It was fast paced and exciting.
I've posted our completion so should get a new task later this evening
Jessica wrote: "I've posted our completion so should get a new task later this evening"We should get new task any minute now. Kat is currently reviewing teams
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Completion Post Task 4: First book in a seriesThe Chase by Elle Kennedy
Page numbers with source: 368pg GR
How book qualified Briar U #1
Date Completed. 10/19
Rat..."
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (374). Thanks.
So glad I stayed in bed and read this morning!Not sure if I can keep up this pace though, but I do enjoy this challenge.
Here is your next task!Task 5 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
You can do the recommendations however you wish - to the group, to each individual, to the person below you on the list or ?? - it's up to you. If you want to provide a specific shelf to pick from, it needs to have a minimum of 10 books on it. Please include a link to the message with the recommendations in your completion posts.
Lists in message 57.Funnily enough I did all my turf wars picks for round 7 this morning and had already planned to read The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings on DeeNeez list and Gary of a Hundred Days on Diane's list.
Copied for a quick find🌟12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
Jessica ~ TAR recommendations
Dee ~ TAR recommendations
Skye ~ TAR recommendations
Diane ~ TAR recommendations
I'm going to complete the trio and read one of Skye's for turf wars as well.@Skye, should I read Imperial Stout or A Beginner’s Guide to Death, Demons, and Other Afterlife Disasters?
Edit: Going to need to go with Imperial Stout as it works with another challenge.
Jessica wrote: "I'm going to complete the trio and read one of Skye's for turf wars as well.@Skye, should I read Imperial Stout or [book:A Beginner’s Guide to Death, Demons, and Other Afterlife D..."
Beginner’s Guide to Death Demond and Other Afterlife was a hoot!
Diane wrote: "I literally just finished the prequel, so going to read Jessica's recommendation Outrun the Rain"I really recommend the audiobooks, Glenn Lloyd does an amazing job. If you get a Kobo plus free trial, you can listen to all the series for free
Saying that, thats on the UK version but probably the same in Canada
Dang! I forgot how action packed Layla Reyne wrote. Loving this spin off of Agents Irish and Whiskey!
Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I think I'll go with Dee's rec SOS Hotel: For a Supernaturally Safe Stay!"Skye, You need correct your post for The Chase page count to be the Kindle First edition
See Kat post https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
sorry, fixed.Ever since they changed GR so the ISBN doesn't show on the page, I have a hard time selecting the correct edition.
Completion PostTask 5 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
Imperial Stout by Layla Reyne
Pages: 182. GR (first ebook edition, no first kindle available)
How it fits: Skye ~ TAR recommendations
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Intense, adrenaline filled non-stopped action kept me on edge the entire book. And the chemistry was sizzling between Nic and Cam. Loving this spin off of Agents Irish and Whiskey and seeing the whole gang again.
Completion Post: Task 5 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
Book: Outrun the Rain
Author: NR Walker
Pages: 190 GR (Kindle Ed)
Finished: Oct 21
How it fits: Jessica's list: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Rate: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Review: So fun! Unfortunately didn't have the audio, so I read it, but just loved Jeremiah and Tully. Both men of hidden depths and more layers than you think at first.
Can someone check that I got the link to Jessica's list right in my post?
Completion Post: Task 5 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case
AuthoA.J. Sherwood
306 pg GR
Ho it fits: On Dee's List https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Loved Donovan and Jon together.
There was a case that was the focus, but there were other cases that were interesting.
The world was very well formed. There weren't any other supernatural beings. Just psychics.
It was nice that it was explained there were many different types of psychics. They have consequences to using some of their gifts.
Love them as a couple and look forward to more stories in the series.
Diane wrote: "Can someone check that I got the link to Jessica's list right in my post?"You did.
Half way through Gary of a Hundred Days. Need to pop out but will have the completion posted in time for a new call today.
Completion Post Task 5: Recommended by a Team Mate
Gary of a Hundred Days by Isabel MurrayPage numbers with source: 159 GR Kindle 1st
How book qualified: Recommended by Diane
Date Completed. 22/10/2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review: There could have been a great plot here, but Isabel skipped it in favour of documenting a sexual awakening that could have ended 'and then he woke up'. That being said it was an entertaining and wild ride with steam factor 10.
Running out the door, will check your books when I get home later.Here is your next task!
Task 6 - 26. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books featuring shifters.
Books selected for this task need to feature shifters, shapeshifters or were-somethings. Don't forget to let me know how you know your book qualifies, be it title, precis, tags or lists. I need to know where to look to confirm your books! Please include any links or necessary information in your completion posts. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count!
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I’m gonna grab the lastest Pinx Video Mystery
Kapowie! only 4 reviews so far