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January 2010 Reading Challenge
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Also read:
1.Changeling(Sisters of the Moon, #2)
2.Darkling (Sisters of the Moon, #3)
3.Kitty Goes to Washington (Kitty Norville, Book 2)
4.Kitty Takes a Holiday (Kitty Norville, Book 3)
5.Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1)
6.Dragon Wytch Yasmine Galenorn
Mod
As for writing reviews, I'm hopeless at them. Sometimes I will write a few words but honestly once I've read a book, I've pretty much forgotten it and am looking for the next one to r..."
Same here about reviews, but I promise myself I'll make an effort to at least say a few things about a book I've read. Let's say how long that will last. : )
Thank you Mel!Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hootrvil wrote: "How do I sign up for February's challenge? This is a neat idea and I'd love to get in on it!"
There is a separate thread for the February Challenge.
Here is the link: http:/..."
1. vampires 2. werewolves
3. shifters
4. gods/goddesses/immortals
5. demons/angels
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Nightkeepersby Jessica Andersen
7. fae/fairies
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
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Night Gameby Christine Feehan
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Hot Spell ("Falling for Anthony") by Meljean Brooks
Made a few changes. 6/10 Read1. vampires:
2. werewolves:
3. shifters: Storm of Visions by Christina Dodd
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: The Dream-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. demons/angels:
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries:TBD
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: TBD
6/10 4 more to go
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4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals- Divine by Mistake by P.C. CastCURRENTLY READING
5. Demons/Angels- Succubus Blues by Ricelle Mead
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7. Fae/Fairies- Wicked Lovely by Melissa MarrCURRENTLY READING
8. Aliens/Space Mercenaries- Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Yz the Whyz wrote: "Mel W wrote: "All done!As for writing reviews, I'm hopeless at them. Sometimes I will write a few words but honestly once I've read a book, I've pretty much forgotten it and am looking for the..."
I actually struggle to put words together on most days. I write small reviews but they are not very good and riddled with spelling mistakes. lol But at least I know that people read them I was kinda wondering about that
9 of 10 done! Ender's Game was amazing, one of the best books I ever read.5. demons/angels:Noah
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Lory wrote: "6/10 4 more to go
1. Vampires- Shaddow kiss by Richelle Mead★★★★★
2. Werewolves- Cry Wolf by Patricia Brigs★★★★☆
3. Shifters- Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris★★★★★
4. Gods/Goddesses/Imm..."
I read shadow kissed and was sooooo emotional that I woke up 3 or 4 times in the middle of the night thinking about it. I cannot bring myself to read blood promise just yet!
Paranormal Romance - January 2010 Challenge7/10
Vampires -
Werewolves -
Shifters -
Immortals -
Demons/Angels -
Witches -
Fae/Fairies -
Aliens/Space Cowboys - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Psychics/Ghosts/Special Humans - Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
Hunters/Slayers/Guardians - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead
Still To Read
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Wicked Lovely was beautiful and I'm looking forward to reading the other books. I fell for Seth, big time.
I spend a fair amount of time after a book, reading and proof reading my reviews. It's up to people if they want to read them or not. I've reviewed every challenge book I read, and actually I think I reviewed every book I've read outside of challenges too since I became active on GR in October.
Tara wrote: "I spend a fair amount of time after a book, reading and proof reading my reviews. It's up to people if they want to read them or not. I've reviewed every challenge book I read, and actually I thi..."Tara, I just went back to one of your posts (#787 on this thread) to try reading some of your reviews, but the book links are just book links and not links to your reviews. Did I miss something? I thought you said you were changing the book link to be a review link once you finished a given book.
try post 974, page 20, those all work... I was having trouble in the beginning and sometimes I would copy/paste the wrong thing. By the end of the challenge I had it all figured out.
message 1166:
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I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com)
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8/10 READ1. Vampires -
2. Werewolves -
3. Shifters -
4. Immortals -
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Mages - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
7. Fae/Faeries -
8. Aliens - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Human w/ Paranormal Abilities -
10. Hunter/Guardian -
Link to My Challenges & Lists
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Yz the Whyz wrote: "Same here about reviews, but I promise myself I'll make an effort to at least say a few things about a book I've read. Let's say how long that will last. : ) ..."I will try too but honestly they're going to get repetitive real quick ... "I liked/didn't like it. It was a funny/sad, great/awful, quick/slow read."
:)
Rebecca wrote: "Lory wrote: "6/10 4 more to go
1. Vampires- Shaddow kiss by Richelle Mead★★★★★
2. Werewolves- Cry Wolf by Patricia Brigs★★★★☆
3. Shifters- Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris★★★★★
4. Gods/..."
I love the whole VA Series, I cry like a baby with Shaddow Kiss and Blood Promise leave me wanting for more
Rebecca wrote: "I wanted to test this
10. Warriors/Guardians Lover Avenged By J.R. Ward 3rd Jan ★★★★★my Review
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Rebecca, when you're typing out your post, you can hit "(preview)" right next to the post button and it will show you what it's going to look like with the html code--I use it all the time to double check it all. :)
1. vampires: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper2. werewolves:
3. shifters:
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels:
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens:
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:
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ALSO READ
10/10 completed
1. vampires - Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/2
2.werewolves - Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh (wolf shifters - close enough) 1/28
3.shifters (not wolf) - Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 1/26
4.immortals - The Darkest Pleasure 1/20
5.demons/angels - Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick 1/7
6.witches/mages - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl 1/15
7.fae - Wings by Aprilynne Pike 1/28
8.aliens - Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank 1/23
9.humans w/paranormal abilities - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/13
10.warriors/hunters - The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 1/18
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Read 7/10. I guess that's it for me for this month- the book I'm reading now does not fit into my remaining categories. Soulless was great! 1. vampires:
2. werewolves:
3. shifters: Stray
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels:
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries:The Host
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Night Shift
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Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Oops, sorry, got distracted by Martina's post.Ok, last year, I kept track of the TOTAL number of books that we as a group read. Are you all interested in me doing that again?
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Ann, I would be happy for you to do it again ... if you want to, that is :)
UPDATE - January 29So far we have 119 readers participating in this month's challenge:
Abrown - 5 books read
Ahrcadia - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Allison Gambini - 8 books read
Allison W - 2 books read
Amanda (amandine) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Amelia - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Ammelia - 2 books read
Amy (Amy7897) - 5 books read
Amy or "Ames" - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Andrea - 8 books read
Angie - 9 books read
Ann aka Iftcan - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Anna in Greece - 1 book read
Anna (an_apple) - 3 books read
Annvelwis - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Archer - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Awesomevegan - 6 books read
Barb Mason
Barbara Van Cor - 7 books read
Barbsis - 6 books read
Benjamin
BJ Rose - 7 books read
Cali - 4 books read
Carla - 9 books read
Carolyn F - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Carrie - 2 books read
Cathy - 8 books read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 7 books read
Charlotte Gann-Parker - 2 books read
Cherra - 8 books read
Colleen - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Crystal - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Daisymay - 5 books read
Danielle "The Book Huntress" - 5 books read
Dannerys - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
DarkHeart - 5 books read
Delitealex - 2 books read
Ebonygold - 7 books read
Erin - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Felicia - 6 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Gem H - 3 books read
Gina - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Heather (Sparkleyturtle) - 4 books read
Iriana
Jael - 1 book read
Jan (janlewis77) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Jaime - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Jen (jlkish) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Jennie - 9 books read
Jennifer (in OK) - 7 books read
Jennifer (windfall) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Jessica - 9 books read
Jo aka Tehnacious - 8 books read
Karen
Kayla - 3 books read
Kelley Anne - 7 books read
Kelly (DemonLover) - 6 books read
Kim - 3 books read
Koula - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Kristel - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Kyle - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Laura - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Laurie - 9 books read
Leah - 5 books read
Leslie - 5 books read
Lisa - 6 books read
LooLoo - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Lory (Moty) - 6 books read
Lucy (lulureads) - 7 books read
Lynn - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Martina - 9 books read
Mary - 4 books read
Megan - 4 books read
Melanie - 4 books read
Mel - 2 books read
Mel W - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Melinda - 5 books read
Melissa - 9 books read
Michelle in TN - 4 books read
Michelle M - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Michelle N
Michelle (Shelli_m) - 5 books read
Miranda - 2 books read
Mollie - 6 books read
Mrs.soule - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Nichole - 4 books read
Nita - 9 books read
Quinnmc79 - 4 books read
Rachel - 7 books read
Rachele - 3 books read
Rebecca - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Rose
Sandy - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Sarah Horton - 8 books read
Saralyn - 1 book read
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) - 8 books read
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 8 books read
Shay - 6 books read
Shazzy - 9 books read
Stacie - 7 books read
Steph - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Stephanie in CA
Tara - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Telcy - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Tennille
Terri (TerriLovesCrows) - 1 book read
Tina
Token Female Gamer - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Toni - 6 books read
Tonya T - 6 books read
Tracy - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations
Trish (Boxiedoxie) - 1 book read
Valerie - 6 books read
Valorie - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Vicci - 1 book read
Wonder Woman! (Mel)
Yz the Whyz - 3 books read
We have had 1 new reader sign up since the last update:
Amanda (AmandaG3) - 3 books read
You can sign up anytime throughout the month.
We have had 35 readers complete all ten categories of this month's challenge so far. Congratulations and well done to you all.
Total books read by the group so far this month: 742
Note: For ease of tracking, please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
The final update will be February 1.
Happy reading, everyone!
Mel W wrote: "UPDATE - January 29So far we have 119 readers participating in this month's challenge..."
Hiya, Mel. Not to be a pain in the kiester, but I finished. Message 1145.
Thanks!
:)
MARTINA'S JANUARY LIST - 10/10 COMPLETE! FINISHED! YAY!!Just finished reading The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, Book 1) by Marjorie M. Liu which I give 3 stars.
The Iron Hunt is an urban fantasy that takes place in Seattle, WA. Maxine Kiss is a demon Hunter, the last in existence. She's decorated by tattoos that by day are her armor, but by night peel off her flesh to become little demons who are her protectors and her only family. She calls them her "boys". Together they are the only thing standing between the good people of Earth and the demons breaking out of "the veil" a metaphysical prison they were put in thousands of years ago.
There were a few things I really liked about this book. The original concept, definitely. Maxine's relationship with "the boys" - they're like very vicious, but endearing & highly intelligent talking pets. But there was a TON I didn't like. First of all, there's a lot of confusion on the part of Maxine. She doesn't have a grasp as to what's happening to her. What is she exactly? How is this person related to her? What is that person's loyalty, etc? And because SHE'S confused, the reader is confused, too - at least I was. It's okay to have a couple of things in question, but in this book it seemed like EVERYTHING was in question and it was just too much. I also just didn't care about Maxine or her romantic relationship with Grant. Maybe there just wasn't enough background written into them. Or emotion. Their relationship was too dry. I do think that, because of the concept, that this series has potential, but at this point I don't know if I'll buy the second book.
I normally like to give a couple similar series, but this time around nothing jumped out at me. Like I said earlier - it seems to be pretty unique.
1) Vampires -
2) Werewolves -
3) Shifters -
4) Gods, Goddesses, Immortals -
5) Angels & Demons -
6) Witches, Warlocks, Sorcerers, & Mages -
7) Fae & Fairies -
8) Aliens & Space -
9) Psychics, Ghosts, & Paranormals -
10) Hunters, Warriors, Slayers & Guardians -
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All Done!10/10 completed
I read some fantastic books this month!
I'm definitely in as well, and will post as I go along!Progress: 9/10
1. Vampires =
2. Werewolves =
3. Shifters =
4. Immortals = Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan
5. Demons/Angels =
6. Witches =
7. Fae =
8. Aliens =
9. Psychic =
10. Hunters =
9/10 READ1. Vampires -
2. Werewolves -
3. Shifters -
4. Immortals -
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Mages -
7. Fae/Faeries -
8. Aliens - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Human w/ Paranormal Abilities -
10. Hunter/Slayer/Guardian -
Link to My Challenges & Lists
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10/10FINISHED 1/29/2010
Finished
- it was great!That makes 9/10
Done! 10/102. werewolves: Marked By Moonlight by Sharie Kohler 1/26
3. shifters: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 1/30
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Divine by Mistake by P.C. Cast 1/17
5. demons/angels: The Devil You Know by Jenna Black 1/4
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland 1/2
7. fae/fairies: Tithe by Holly Black 1/14
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers: Slave by Cheryl Brooks 1/18
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Jinx by Jennifer Estep 1/20
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Rises the Night by Colleen Gleason 1/25
Well done to everyone that's finished so far - I don't know how you do it!!!!
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Well, I am not going to make this challange either. I think I will just take a break from the group.
It's not about finishing! It's just about trying! And finding new things to read along the way.:)
I won't be able to complete this month's challenge either - the library couldn't fill 2 of my requests in time. I'll finish the one I'm on, but that leaves me at 8/10. I admit I'm a competitor, and I like to be among the finishers, but I also find enjoyment in the conversations and camaraderie in the group - keeps me sane! Also keeps my TBR growing!!!And my February list is good-to-go; looking forward to trying again.
10 of 10 ReadDONE!!!!!
Also Read 8/8
On the Prowl By Patricia Briggs 5 Stars
Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs 5 Stars
Another One Bites the Dust By Jennifer Rardin 4 Stars
Biting the Bullet By Jennifer Rardin 4 Stars
Rogue By Rachel Vincent 5 Stars
Pride By Rachel Vincent 5 Stars
Prey By Rachel Vincent
Kiss of Crimson By Lara Adrian 4 Stars
Hey! I know it's not about finishing, I just hate to put up a post and fall short of the challange. I have read some incredible books these past 10 months. Many I know without all of you I would never have discovered. Thank you all!I guess I'll move onto Feb's challange. I go to say J. R. Ward Rocks!
1. vampires (undead, different species, spawned by aliens, even sparkly ones all accepted)
Darkness Unleashed (Guardians of Eternity, #5)
2. werewolves
(most popular of all weres, our lupine faves deserved their own separate category)
Moon's Fury (A Tale of the Sazi, Book 5) Adams, C.T. Done
3. shifters
(transforms to any kind of animal except for wolves...see category 2)
Cold Moon Rising Done
4. gods/goddesses/immortals
(doesn’t matter what mythology inspired them: Greek, Roman, Norse, etc)
The Darkest Whisper (Lords of the Underworld, #4)
by Gena Showalter
5. demons/angels
(demons: whether good or bad; angels: fallen or not, winged or not: any other denizen of either heavenly or hellish persuasion)
Holy Smokes (Aisling Grey: Guardian, #4)
by Katie MacAlister
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages
(all of the aformentioned plus any practitioners of magic)
Shadow Magic (Magic Series, Book 4) McCray, Cheyenne
7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)
Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul, Book #1)
by C.L. Wilson
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
(or any story set in space)
Dark Solstice O'Connor, Kaitlyn Done
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities
(telekinesis, mind reading, time travel, etc)
Souless
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians
(men or women who live to fight and/or protect)
Shannon Butcher, Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) Done
I did five but went on a Clamp and Adams binge and then a O'connor binge. LOL. Opps.
Challenge Completed1. Vampires Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 1/12/10
2. Werewolves Frostbitten by Kelly Armstrong 1/14/10
3. Shifters Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 1/7/10
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day 1/11/10
5. Demons/Angels City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare 1/4/10
6. Witches/Warlocks/sorcerers/Mages Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance 1/29/10
7. Fae/Fairies Night Huntress (Sisters of the Moon, #5) by Yasmine Galenorn 1/20/10
8. Aliens/Space Mercenaries Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/1/10
9. Physchics/Ghosts> Night Game by Christine Feehan 1/15/10
10.Hunters/Warriors/Slayers Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow 1/10/10
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Finally done [wipes brow:]I don't usually read so many in a month but was very happy to take part and discover some new series I would not have read for some time....thanks.
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4. Gods/Goddess:
5. Demons/angels:
6. Witches/warlocks:
7. Fae:
8. Alien/Space cowboys:
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10. Hunters/Guardians/Warriors:
Others read
*part of another groupread
1. vampires - All Soul's Night, Jennifer Armintrout2. werewolves - Broken, Kelley Armstrong
3. shifters -
4. gods/goddesses/immortals -
5. demons/angels - Come Hell or High Water, Michele Bardsley
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages -
7. fae/fairies - Divine Misdemeanors
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries - Born of Ice, Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Street Game, Christine Feehan
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - The Bleeding Dusk, Colleen Gleason
8/10 Complete1. vampires-
2. werewolves-Marked by Moonlight, Sharie Kohler
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7. fae/fairies-Atlantis Awakening- Alyssa Day
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1/30 UPDATE7/10 completed
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2. Werewolves - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
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4. Gods/Immortals -
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Witch/Sorcerer - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
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8. Space Cowboy - Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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As for writing reviews, I'm hopeless at them. Sometimes I will write a few words but honestly once I've read a book, I've pretty much forgotten it and am looking for the next one to read :) I always rate the books I've read though.
10/10 read - Completed 27/1
1. vampires: Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore25/1 ★★★★2. werewolves: New Moon by Rebecca York17/1 ★★★★3. shifters: The Wallflower (e-book) by Dana Marie Bell11/1 ★★★4. gods/goddesses/immortals: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter16/1 ★★★★5. angels: Covet by J.R. Ward22/1 ★★★★★6. wizards: Night Secrets by Cherry Adair19/1 ★★★★7. fae/fairies: She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren27/1 ★★★★New to me author - picked the book for the title not realising it was the second book in the series. Didn't feel confused about what was going on so I guess it didn't matter that I hadn't read the first one. It was a fun, quick read.
8. space mercenaries: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon8/1 ★★★★9. humans with paranormal abilities: Dream Man by Linda Howard (clairvoyant)10/1 ★★★10. warriors: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman13/1 ★★½